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.
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 Gon's new power completely outclasses Pitou
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
Gon's transformation is the result of a "Vow" so extreme it requires he sacrifice his natural talent, life force, and future.
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.