The Scarlet Eyes (緋の眼, Hi no Me) are a trait exclusive to members of the Kurta Clan.[1]
Appearance
Though typically brown, the irises belonging to members of the Kurta Clan glow scarlet when they are emotionally agitated. If a member of the Kurta Clan dies in that state, his/her eyes permanently stay scarlet postmortem.
Background
Due to the Scarlet Eyes being considered one of the most gorgeous colors in the world, they are treated as a rare jewel by many. After the Phantom Troupe massacre of the Kurta Clan, Kurapika is the last and only survivor of the Kurta Clan.[1]
Plot
Yorknew City arc
The Scarlet Eyes up for auction
There are only 36 pairs worldwide, prompting the lusts. Pairs of Scarlet Eyes have been shown to cost anywhere from 900 Million to over 2 Billion Jenny during the auction in Yorknew City.[2]
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
Kurapika was shown to have obtained multiple sets of Scarlet Eyes and is giving them a funeral in a church at an unknown location.[3]
Dark Continent Expedition arc
The fourth of the fourteen Kakin Empire Princes, Tserriednich Hui Guo Rou, has obtained a large and likely the last remaining sets of Scarlet Eyes.[4] Kurapika, with help given from Mizaistom Nana, plans on retrieving them during the voyage to the Dark Continent.[5]
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