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SSS-Class Suicide Hunter

SSS-Class Hunter who Dies to Live, SSS-Class Revival Hunter, SSS-Class Sui**de Hunter, SSSCSH, SSS급 자살헌터, SSS급 죽어야 사는 헌터

Native Language Korean

Released 2018

AuthorSinnoa, 신노아

ArtistPAN4

TypePublished Novel (KR)

Original Ch.: 400

Translated Ch.: 400

Rank: #142

Last Update: February 11, 2026

Original Pub.: J Plus Media, 제이플미디어

English Pub.: Wuxiaworld

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SSS-Class Suicide Hunter is a popular novel that blends Action, Adventure, Comedy and more. Written by the author Sinnoa. A total of 400 chapters have been translated and the novel is complete.

Synopsis

In the mysterious, RPG dungeon-like Tower, Confucius Kim lives a mundane existence, envying all the star hunters. One day, his wish for more is granted with a legendary skill to copy others’ abilities… at the cost of his life.

Before he can make sense of it, he’s killed by the #1 hunter, the Flame Emperor! But this activates his skill and now he’s copied a new one, the ability to travel back in time upon death. How will Confucius use these skills to outplay the competition and rise to the top?

Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Martial Arts Shounen Tragedy

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Editor's Note

💡 What if the only way to win was to die? Kim Gong-ja is a bottom-tier hunter who envies the best. He gains a legendary skill: he can copy any skill, but only if he is killed by the person using it. After being murdered by the world's #1 hero, he copies a "Returner" skill that sends him back 24 hours every time he dies. To exact revenge and save the world, he dies thousands of times, reliving the same days to master every situation. Despite the generic title, this is one of the most emotionally profound and well-written stories in the genre.

Experience Curve

Ch. 1–15 (The 4,000 Deaths): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Hook. The MC’s determination to kill the villain by dying 4,000 times to travel back years is insane and unforgettable.

Ch. 16–150 (The Tower's Heart): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Peak. This is where the novel transcends the genre. The arcs (like the Demon King or the Library) are deeply emotional and focus on empathy and understanding the "bosses" rather than just killing them.

Ch. 151–400 (The Love and War): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The Evolution. The story introduces romance and deeper philosophical questions. It maintains a high quality that most "System" novels lose halfway through.

WebNovelDB Review

9 /10

Don't let the title fool you; this is a top-tier literary experience within a webnovel shell. Emotional Depth (The Good): This novel has soul. The MC, Kim Gong-ja, wins by experiencing the pain of others. The writing is poetic, and the character arcs for the "villains" will actually make you cry. The "Wait" (The Bad): The beginning feels like a typical edgy revenge story. You have to get past the first 15-20 chapters to see the true masterpiece underneath. Who it's for: Readers who want a "System" story with incredible writing, deep romance, and philosophical weight. Who it's not for: People who just want "cool fights" without the talking or the emotional drama. **The Philosophy (Why it matters): This novel asks a question no other 'System' dares to voice: what if strength doesn't come from killing your enemies, but from understanding them? Kim Gong-ja doesn't win by being stronger. He wins by being more patient, more empathetic, more human than his adversaries. Every defeated 'boss' is a trauma healed, not a corpse left behind.

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Key Information

Main Characters: Kim Gong-ja: A hero defined by his empathy and insane willpower. Sword Saint: His mentor (and rival) who represents the peak of martial arts.

Power System: Skill Mimicry through Death: Every death is a chance to learn. The Tower also uses "Aura" and "Constellation" mechanics.

Themes: Empathy, Time Loops, Self-Sacrifice, and Redemption.

Similar To: Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, A Returner’s Magic Should Be Special, Solo Leveling, Trash of the Count's Family

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