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Abengane (アベンガネ, Abengane) is a Nen Exorcist and a former player of the game Greed Island, hired by Battera at the same time as Gon and Killua.[2]

Appearance[]

Abengane G

Abengane's 2011 anime adaptation design

Abengane 1999 Design

Abengane's 1999 anime adaptation design

AbenganeFull

Abengane's manga appearance

Abengane is a tall, lean man. He has dark skin and black hair. His clothing consists of a dark blue, long sleeve shirt with light blue lines across it, and dark blue pants with light blue cuffs.

When trying to conceal his appearance, Abengane dons a beige cloak with a yellow poncho over it, covering everything but the bottom of his legs and his eyes.

Personality[]

Abengane is very taciturn and reflective, concealing his emotions and never losing his cool, even if his life is in danger. He is also logical and quite intelligent, as demonstrated by his ability to think quickly and from his conversations with other players. While not necessarily greedy, he is often concerned about money and gain.

Plot[]

Greed Island arc[]

HxH2011 EP61 Gon Killua meet other GI players

Abengane with the other alliance applicants

On September 10th in the Southernpiece Auction House, Abengane is one of the potential applicants in Tsezguerra's trial to have a chance to play Greed Island[3] He manages to pass the test along with 20 other applicants. At 5 p.m. he enters the game via a game console in Battera's mansion.[2] Sometime after entering the game, Abengane makes it to Antokiba and observes a billboard that details the events occurring that month.[4] Abengane is contacted by someone in Nickes' Alliance and waits with Puhat, Biscuit, and alliance members Genthru, Assam, Nomdieu, and Isaac for Nickes to arrive with Gon and Killua. The group is informed by Nickes and Killua that there was another Bomber incident involving a player that recently joined the game as well.[5]

Genthru then begins by explaining to the group that the incident was due to Nen, not a spell card, and he gives details about the various types of cards used within the game. Assam explains that there are three ways to obtain cards within the game, and Gon, Abengane, and Killua each respectively answer: find, trade, and steal. Assam continues his explanation about the difficulty of acquiring certain cards and the limit each card can be copied. Nickes proclaims to the potential new recruits that he desires to put an end to all of that and that he needs their help. Puhat slyly deduces how the alliance gets a majority of their cards, and Nickes reluctantly confirms that they steal them. Abengane claims that while one can use all three ways to obtain cards, the third is the most crucial. Puhat jumps to the conclusion that the alliance uses violence like everyone else, but Nickes denounces the claim.[5]

Puhat then asks they steal the cards, and while Nickes tries to explain, Abengane interrupts him and says that they use spell cards to steal other people's cards. Puhat asks if Abengane has played the game before, but Abengane claims that he hasn't and that he simply used logic to figure it out. Nickes confirms Abengane's statement and explains the alliance's plans to get a monopoly on spell cards. Abengane clarifies that the alliance desires to get a monopoly so that other players can't defend their specified slot cards. Nickes confirms this and goes on to explain more about the alliance and their plans in further detail, again asking the new players for their help.[5] Puhat then inquires about the payout, and Nomdieu explains that everyone in the alliance was hired by Battera as well. Nickes tells them that the Jenny Symbol 201150 billion payout will be equally divided amongst all of the alliance members, with 20 billion being split among the ten founders and everyone else receiving around 200 million each.[6]

Nickes also informs the potential new recruits that they should be able to complete the game within three months, intriguing Abengane. After Genthru mentions that they can undo certain spells placed upon them, Puhat agrees to join. Abengane joins as well after finding out that if he acquires an SS-rank card, he will get a bigger share of 500 million. Later on the outskirts of Greed Island near Antokiba, Abengane and Puhat hand over the cards in their free slots to Nickes so they don't lose them. Jispa arrives and after an explanation on how he got there, he uses a "Leave" to send them out of the game.[6] After reentering the game, Abengane along with the other new alliance members wait at the Shiso Tree until Jispa arrives and uses an "Accompany" to send them to someone named Kosofftro.[7]

Kosofftro welcomes the new recruits and introduces himself. He also details that they need to remember his name in order to return to the base. Abengane recognizes how careful the alliance is to take measures in order to keep the location of their base a secret. While leading the group to the base, Jispa informs the group that their first job will be buying packs of cards sold in Masadora. Abengane mentions that it's like a trading card game, and Jispa confirms the notion. He goes on to explain that they need all 40 spell cards in order to trade them in so they can receive the SS-rank "Angel's Breath", a card so rare that no player has yet to obtain it. Abengane asks how Jispa knows that, and he replies that he used a "List" and details its use. He then explains that the alliance has managed to collect all of the spell cards necessary to obtain the "Angel's Breath" card, amazing the new recruits. He goes on to explain that all they need is an extra "Fortress" to protect it. The members then arrive at the base and are immediately instructed to memorize a list of all of the spell cards and their functions within an hour.[7]

Abengane and Puhat both claim to have memorized the list, so an alliance member quizzes the two and has them whisper the answer in his ear. Abengane gets the right answer on his first try, and while Puhat boasts that he can take a tougher question, he instantly regrets it and gets his answer wrong much to his chagrin and Abengane's amusement.[7] As soon as the alliance comes close to completing the game, all of the alliance members gather in the base to celebrate their success. Genthru makes an announcement where he reveals that he is the Bomber and has placed bombs on all of the alliance members. Hearing this, Jispa tries to stop Genthru, but his face is destroyed by Genthru's Little Flower Nen ability. After dealing with Jispa, he calmly explains that he will reveal how to disarm the bombs.[8] Genthru explains how he activated his Countdown ability on everyone, making Abengane and Puhat remember when Genthru touched them and placed a bomb.[9]

After Genthru activates all of the bombs, Abengane claims that he activated them that specific day because all of the alliance members were all gathered together. Genthru proposes in exchange for their lives if they concede all of their spell cards and 90 specified slot cards to him. Genthru then uses a "Leave" card to flee from the hideout, leaving the alliance members in a panic. A senior member tries to calm the group down, but to no avail. Abengane then explains that Genthru is talented for being able to conjure more than 60 fatal bombs, how he's well versed in Emission, Manipulation, and Conjuration, and that it would be futile to retaliate against him when he's not only quick on his feet but also wields his Little Flower ability. As Assam curses Genthru, Abengane deduces that Genthru has had this plan for five or more years. Mikli then notices that all of the counters are going down at different rates, and Abengane believes that the countdown is linked to their heart rates, saying that it initially starts at 6,000 until it reaches zero. One of the alliance members tries to argue the use of knowing that now, but Abengane tells him to stay calm. He tells the alliance that they need to stay united and asks if they should fight Genthru or hand over their cards to him.[9]

After Killua leaves Greed Island to retake the Hunter Exam, Abengane uses a "Magnetic Force" to travel to Gon and Biscuit. The latter is concerned about Abengane after seeing something attached to his shoulder, and he answers that the Bomber got him, adding that he will explain everything.[10] Abengane tells Gon and Biscuit everything that occurred in the alliance base and who the Bomber is. The three try to work out a plan for how to confront Genthru, but come up with nothing. Running out of time, Abengane leaves and claims that he contacted them because he thought the two of them were the most promising of those he had met. He finally begs the two to warn others about the Bomber and also to avenge him and the alliance members. After using a "Return" to travel back to Bunzen, he confesses that Gon and Biscuit were the only ones he came in contact with, but claims that flattery does wonders. In a nearby forest, Abengane uses his Exorcism ability that conjures a long and large snake-like creature that eats the bomb off his body. The creature then wraps itself around Abengane and to conceal himself and the creature, Abengane puts on a large cloak that covers most of his body.[11]

Abengane catches the bomber

Abengane catching the Bomber

Abengane's name is mentioned in Gon's binder.[12] Thanks to Kalluto's ability, the Phantom Troupe locate Abengane and have Hisoka negotiate a deal with him to exorcise the chain around Chrollo's heart.[13] During Eta's Greed Island Quiz, Abengane approaches Genthru, touches him on the shoulder, and utters the necessary phrase ("I caught the Bomber") to dispel Genthru's lingering Nen, leaving Genthru perplexed. After Gon, Killua, and Biscuit leave for Limeiro, Abengane praises them but thinks that they are still weaker than Genthru, saying that they must have had a flawless plan. After using a "Magnetic Force" and saying that the group can have the prize money for clearing the game, he takes off the large cloak and meets up with Hisoka, planning to return to the real world to make a fortune on the exorcism.[14]

Chimera Ant arc[]

Having left the game, Abengane and Hisoka are seen approaching Chrollo as he reads an issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump.[15]

Succession Contest arc[]

Abengane has seemingly removed Kurapika's chain from Chrollo's heart.[16]

Abilities & Powers[]

Abengane is extremely perceptive. He was able to figure out the general principles of the tactics used by Nickes' group mere minutes after stepping into Greed Island. His deductions on how cards work prompted Puhat to ask him if he had ever played the game before.[5] He also realized that the countdown of the bombs set by Genthru was linked to the victim's heart rate. Despite having one of them on his own body, he did not show the slightest hint of agitation,[9] although it could be due to him knowing that he could remove the bomb using his own ability. That same reason may or may not be at the heart of his claim of being less proficient than Jispa in combat.[11]

Abengane also has an excellent memory, which allowed him to memorize the names, numbers, typologies, and effects of all offensive and defensive spell cards within minutes of reading them.[7]

Preternatural Perception: Abengane was able to sense that Gon and Killua had improved considerably after training under Biscuit. He also had a clear enough grasp of their power level to deem them weaker to Genthru overall.[14]

Nen[]

Abengane is a Conjurer,[1] and he is extremely skilled in his natural category.[11] His ability allows him to remove the effects of Nen from himself or others, thus qualifying as an Exorcist. According to Phinks, this type of ability is a rarity.[17] He is not one of the very best, however, since he cannot lift curses left by a deceased Nen user.[11] He is knowledgeable enough in Nen to be able to identify the categories used in Genthru's Countdown.[9]

Abegane's Nen Type: Conjuration
Type: Conjuration Exorcism*
Abengane Starts Fire For Exorcism
Wooden Effigy
Nen Beast
Abengane's ability requires him to first burn a campfire. He takes a wooden effigy and chants a prayer[note 1] to forest spirits. He takes a branch of leaves, weaves a netted decoration around the doll, and burns it in the fire. The campfire rages, amassing the aura of the flora and fauna of the forest alongside Abengane's own to conjure a Nen beast. The appearance and size of the construct depend upon the power of the curse to exorcise. The Nen beast is able to exorcise Nen curses by devouring them, though it will linger until the originator of the ability has died or Abengane satisfies the conditions to disarm the curse. However, Abengane is unable to lift Nen abilities left by the dead.[11] Aside from Conjuration, the ability may also make use of Manipulation.

Manga Appearances[]

Greed Island arc
120. September 6th: Part 1 Absent
121. September 6th: Part 2 Absent
122. September 6th: Part 3 Absent
123. September 6th: Part 4 Absent
124. September 7th: Part 1 to September 10th: Part 1 Absent
125. September 10th: Part 2 Debut
126. September 10th: Part 3 Appears
127. September 10th: Part 4 Absent
128. September 10th: Part 5 Absent
129. Antokiba, Town of Prizes Appears
130. The Reason for the Recruitment Appears
131. The Answer Appears
132. The Forty Spells Appears
133. How to Defend Yourself Without Spells Absent
134. The Island's Secret Absent
135. To Masadora! Part 1 Absent
136. To Masadora! Part 2 Absent
137. To Masadora! Part 3 Absent
138. To Masadora...? Absent
139. Are They Really Going to Masadora? Absent
140. They Got to Masadora, But... Absent
141. They Went to Masadora Already, So I'll Go With a Different Title Now Absent
142. The Bomber Appears
143. Countdown Appears
144. Release Absent
145. Janken Absent
146. Abengane: Part 1 Appears
147. Abengane: Part 2 Appears
148. The Exam Begins Absent
149. Encounter Absent
150. Embarkment Absent
151. Progress Absent
152. Contact Absent
153. Success Absent
154. Common Cause Absent
155. The Captain and His 14 Devils Absent
156. Face-Off: Part 1 Absent
157. Face-Off: Part 2 Absent
158. Two of a Kind +1 Mentioned
159. Aiai, the City of Love Absent
160. Face-Off: Part 3 Absent
161. Face-Off: Part 4 Absent
162. Face-Off: Part 5 Absent
163. Face-Off: Part 6 Absent
164. Face-Off: Part 7 Absent
165. Face-Off: Part 8 Absent
166. Face-Off: Part 9 Absent
167. Face-Off: Part 10 Absent
168. Face-Off: Part 11 Absent
169. Declaration of War Mentioned
170. Three-Way Struggle: Part 1 Disguised
171. Three-Way Struggle: Part 2 Absent
172. Three-Way Struggle: Part 3 Absent
173. Three-Way Struggle: Part 4 Absent
174. Three-Way Struggle: Part 5 Absent
175. Three-Way Struggle: Part 6 Absent
176. Three-Way Struggle: Part 7 Absent
177. Three-Way Struggle: Part 8 Absent
178. Three-Way Struggle: Part 9 Absent
179. Three-Way Struggle: Part 10 Absent
180. Three-Way Struggle: Part 11 Absent
181. Three-Way Struggle: Part 12 Absent
182. Three-Way Struggle: Part 13 Absent
183. Three-Way Struggle: Part 14 Appears
184. The Choice of Three Cards Absent
185. Chance Encounter Absent
Chimera Ant arc
186. The Queen Absent
187. The Beast Fodder Absent
188. NGL Absent
189. Infiltration Absent
190. The Hunt Absent
191. Pros Absent
192. Human Dog Absent
193. Scissors Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 Absent
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 Absent
198. Sudden Attack Absent
199. Light and Shadow Absent
200. Stipulation Absent
201. Reunion Appears
202. Duel Absent
203. Gyro Absent
204. Gyro's Story Absent
205. Time Remaining Absent
206. A Real Fight Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1 Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2 Absent
209. ? Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3 Absent
211. Loan Shark Absent
212. Water Breaking Absent
213. Birth Absent
214. Results Absent
215. Last Words Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau Absent
217. Meat Orchard Absent
218. Confession Absent
219. Awakening Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1 Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2 Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3 Absent
223. 10: Part 1 Absent
224. 10: Part 2 Absent
225. 10: Part 3 Absent
226. 10: Part 4 Absent
227. 10: Part 5 Absent
228. 10: Part 6 Absent
229. 10: Part 7 Absent
230. 9: Part 1 Absent
231. 9: Part 2 Absent
232. 9: Part 3 Absent
233. 9: Part 4 Absent
234. 9: Part 5 Absent
235. 8: Part 1 Absent
236. 8: Part 2 Absent
237. 8: Part 3 Absent
238. 8: Part 4 Absent
239. 8: Part 5 Absent
240. 8: Part 6 Absent
241. 8: Part 7 Absent
242. 7: Part 1 Absent
243. 7: Part 2 Absent
244. 6: Part 1 Absent
245. 6: Part 2 Absent
246. 6: Part 3 Absent
247. 6: Part 4 Absent
248. 6: Part 5 Absent
249. 6: Part 6 Absent
250. 6: Part 7 Absent
251. 6: Part 8 Absent
252. 6: Part 9 Absent
253. 6: Part 10 Absent
254. 6: Part 11 Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 Absent
256. 2: Part 2 Absent
257. 1: Part 1 Absent
258. 1: Part 2 Absent
259. 1: Part 3 Absent
260. 1: Part 4 Absent
261. Charge: Part 1 Absent
262. Charge: Part 2 Absent
263. Charge: Part 3 Absent
264. Charge: Part 4 Absent
265. Charge: Part 5 Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." Absent
267. Activation Absent
268. The King Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Absent
270. Indebted To Absent
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Absent
274. Solution Absent
275. Promise Absent
276. Missileman Absent
277. Insult Absent
278. Destruction Absent
279. Escape Absent
280. Direct Hit Absent
281. Godspeed Absent
282. Sealed Area Absent
283. Determination Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes Absent
285. Doubles Absent
286. Core Absent
287. Present State Absent
288. Accolade Absent
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Absent
294. Breakdown Absent
295. Determination Absent
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Absent
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Absent
301. Memory Absent
302. Target Absent
303. Pain Absent
304. Magic Absent
305. Sorry Absent
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Absent
309. Game Absent
310. Action Absent
311. Deadline Absent
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Absent
314. Persuasion Absent
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Absent
317. Answer Absent
318. Final Will Absent

Trivia[]

  • Abengane's Nen proficiency is at the highest rank: Extreme.[1]
  • It is possible that the cloak and poncho are conjured as well, since both are nowhere around his person before the exorcism and he produces them out of nowhere.

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic أبينگاني

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Exhibition: Togashi Yoshihiro -Puzzle-
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 126
  3. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 125
  4. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 129
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 130
  6. 6.0 6.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 131
  7. 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 132
  8. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 142
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 143
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 146
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 15, Chapter 147
  12. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 16, Chapter 158
  13. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 17, Chapter 170
  14. 14.0 14.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 18, Chapter 183
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 20, Chapter 201
  16. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 34, Chapter 351
  17. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 120

Notes

  1. The prayer that Abengane chants in Chapter 147 (page 5, panel 1) is: "Migamurra saminga dura intera minga zenberra lubra" (ミガームラサミンガードゥラインテラミンガゼンベラルブラ, Migāmura samingā dura intera minga zenbera rubura); it is not known if, just as the Nen beast's physical aspects, the words that he uses in prayer vary according to each exorcism case.

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