September 2nd: Part 5 (9月(がつ)2(ふつ)日(か)()()()()()()()⑤, Kugatsu Futsuka (Go)) is the 83^rd chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis

In a flashback with his Nen teacher, Kurapika takes the Water Divination test and learns that he's a Conjurer. The man tells him that it means he will be good at materializing things, and Kurapika says that he was hoping to be an Enhancer. He tells Kurapika that while he can't change what he was born with, he can still learn Enhancement techniques.

Back in the present, completely restrained by Kurapika's Chain Jail, Uvogin wonders how Kurapika maximized both his Enhancement and Conjuration proficiency since a Nen user can only achieve 100% mastery in the type they were born with. Kurapika says that he will explain it to Uvogin as a parting gift before he sends him to hell, removing his contact lenses and revealing that he is a Specialist.

In the flashback, the Nen teacher explains that as a Conjurer, Kurapika can achieve 100% mastery of Conjuration, 80% of Transmutation, 60% of Manipulation and Enhancement, and 40% of Emission. He adds that the further away a type is from his own, the more difficult it will be to master it. Kurapika asks why Specialization is at 0%, and the man explains that it's a trait that's inherited, not learned. He adds that Conjurers and Manipulators are more likely to turn into Specialists later in life, saying that Kurapika still has a chance.

His teacher then mentions that Kurapika had talked earlier about wanting to be able to fight to the end by himself, agreeing that Enhancement abilities should be a priority since they are useful for offense, defense, and healing. However, he stresses that since Kurapika is a Conjurer, he will only be able to master half of the Enhancement abilities at half their effectiveness. He gives an example of Kurapika fighting an Enhancer who has 100% mastery, saying that if they both had a strength value of 100 and the Enhancer reinforced his fist with all of his Nen, he would be able to output 200 points of damage (100 from the punch and 100 from Nen reinforcement).

He continues by saying that Kurapika would only be able to reinforce his body with 60% efficiency and defend with 160 overall (100 from physical defense and 60 from Nen reinforcement), causing him to take 40 points of damage even if he blocked. He stresses that he is simplifying things to make his point, adding that so many other factors must be considered in a battle involving Nen. He reveals that every emotion has an effect on a person's Nen and that it can enable something beyond 100%. However, he emphasizes that using power beyond one's capacity is never a good thing and could become a fatal weakness, saying that consistent power should be Kurapika's priority.

Kurapika asks if he would fare better against a master Enhancer if he were consistent as a Conjurer. His teacher replies that Enhancers are more balanced in offense and defense, but Conjurers can be difficult to deal with if they find their groove. He then poses a question, asking Kurapika if it's possible to conjure a sword that can cut anything. Kurapika says that it isn't since it goes beyond human capacity. The teacher confirms this and says that it would be preferable just to buy a high-quality sword to use, but adds that a conjured sword could be made to appear and disappear at will.

His teacher says that while it's pointless to conjure things that already exist, one also can't conjure things that are too supernatural, which makes it difficult for Conjurers to be effective in combat. He tells Kurapika to be careful in thinking about what he wants to conjure since it will take an enormous amount of concentration and training. Kurapika quickly answers that he wants chains, saying that it was the first thing he thought of when he learned that he was a Conjurer. His teacher wonders why he wants chains, and Kurapika replies that there are people who need to be chained to hell.

After his teacher says that he thought Kurapika was the one who was bound, Kurapika angrily scoffs at his remark and begins to walk away. His teacher then reveals that while he told him it was impossible to conjure an unbreakable chain, it is possible to come close to achieving that. Kurapika stops to listen and suddenly turns around at the revelation, asking if it's really possible. He asks what he has to do, and his teacher says that he needs to make a contract with self-imposed restrictions.

Back in the present, Kurapika reveals that he becomes a Specialist when his eyes turn scarlet. Uvogin suddenly remembers the Troupe’s attack on the Kurta Clan and adds that Chrollo was particularly fond of the eyes. He describes it as a difficult task because of the Kurta's power, guessing that Kurapika is the last member and asking if his grudge is stronger than himself. Kurapika insults him and sternly assures him that he can never break the chains around him. A confident Uvogin tries with everything he has, but Kurapika easily tightens the chains around his entire body.

In the flashback, Kurapika's teacher tells him that to create a contract, he needs to decide on a condition and swear that he will not break it. He adds that his ability will become stronger if the limitation is stricter. Using the equation analogy, he explains that applying Nen adds to one's power and making a Nen contract multiplies it. He warns Kurapika about the double-edged nature and tells him that if he breaks the vow, he could completely lose his Nen abilities.

Kurapika says that because he intends to capture the Spiders and to find the eyes of his clan, he wants his chains to hold only them and never allow them to escape. His teacher replies that only restricting his target is somewhat weak, but as Kurapika adds that he will stake his life on it and his eyes suddenly turn red, his teacher notices a spike in his aura and urgently tells him to take the Water Divination test again. Back in the present, as Uvogin wonders how Kurapika's chain is still restraining him, Kurapika reveals that his Specialist ability, Emperor Time, allows him to utilize 100% of all Nen types.

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