So I just finished episode 56 as someone who knew only the base level stuff about Hxh (Chrollo and Hisoka and a little knowledge on who dies and who doesn't) and somehow, by some miracle I was able to avoid spoilers on Squala's death until now. And I'm not sure what black magic bullshittery Togashi was working with when he wrote this but he needs to reveal his secrets, because in the beginning I didn't care much for Squala- In fact, I kinda wanted the guy dead. But some how he got my favor after some time and I genuinely started to like the guy despite having this weird feeling that he was disposable, especially after that scene where Franklin and Feitan killed the other bodyguards. Despite this feeling that I just couldn't really shake, I actually really wanted the guy to survive, with my biggest reason being his men ability and it's connection to animals. 

The scene that really convinced me was the scene at the hotel, where he was considering getting a new job that could support Eliza and the others. I was genuinely praying that Squala would survive, with the feeling of his death creeping back up onto my back once more stronger than ever. And it wasn't long till I got that scene, where I could genuinely feel a sharp pain in my chest when Pakunoda held that gun to Squala's head. I knew it was over, but I still held on to hope, I wanted Squala to just spill the beans and stay still, but the man had one fatal weakness, and it was his love for Eliza. 

Togashi, why do you make me want to cry for such a minor character?.. 

You x sure x know x how x to x hit x a x man x where x it x hurts x Togashi.