Kurapika leaves a letter for the Troupe, warning them that if Pakunoda reveals the boys' memories, Chrollo will die.

The blackout's primary objective is successful: Kurapika uses the chaos to capture , the leader of the Spiders.

While in the car, Chrollo remains eerily calm, taunting Kurapika’s emotional instability. He realizes Kurapika’s deep sense of loyalty to his friends is his biggest weakness, which Kurapika struggles to mask with rage. Conflict Within the Spider

The core of Kurapika’s plan hinges on a timed power outage at 7:00 PM in the hotel lobby. Knowing the blackout is coming, Gon and Killua deliberately close their eyes beforehand to allow their pupils to adjust, giving them a vital second of vision while the Troupe is momentarily blinded.

In Episode 57 of , titled " Initiative × and × Law ," the high-stakes hostage situation between Kurapika and the Phantom Troupe reaches a breaking point. This episode is a masterclass in psychological tension as both sides struggle to maintain control while their leverage hangs in the balance. The Grand Blackout Ruse

Despite the surprise, the Troupe’s reflexes are elite. Machi manages to trap Killua's claws within her own abdominal muscles, preventing his escape, and Nobunaga recaptures Gon. Chrollo Captured

Members like Pakunoda, Machi, and Nobunaga prioritize Chrollo’s life above all else.

Phinks attempts to bluff during a phone call with Kurapika, which fails miserably and results in his own teammates scolding him for nearly getting their leader killed.