After realizing Pitou cannot revive Kite because he is truly dead, Gon's denial shatters. Overwhelmed by grief and rage, he makes a Nen contract to gain "all the power he will ever have," aging his body into a matured, monstrously powerful form.
The final stage of grief (Acceptance) twisted into a self-destructive "Restriction and Pledge". Plot Summary Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 131
Pitou’s corpse begins to move through her post-mortem Nen ability, Terpsichora , in a final attempt to kill Gon for the King's sake. Killua saves Gon from a fatal strike, but Gon loses an arm in the process. Gon then uses his severed arm to pin Pitou down before delivering one last, massive Jajanken. Key Themes & Analysis After realizing Pitou cannot revive Kite because he
Gon's actions in this episode are a dark mirror of Kite's lessons. He selectively remembers Kite’s advice to "go for the head" as he brutally executes Pitou. Plot Summary Pitou’s corpse begins to move through
The episode is noted for its shift in tone; as Gon loses himself to rage, the animation often shifts to stark black and white or muted tones to reflect his mental state.
Gon's new power completely outclasses Pitou. He delivers a brutal kick that sends her flying and proceeds to systematically crush her with a series of devastating Jajanken strikes.