Hunter x Hunter dropped yet another major chapter with dire implications for Kakin’s ascension to the throne, and Chapter #404 Will see the ripple effects of the massive reveals. The series has released 3 chapters after an almost 2-year hiatus, and the story is even more interesting.
Written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi and published in Weekly Sean JumpThe manga is currently in its most ambitious and complex arc: the Succession War arc. Set on the Black Whale ship during a journey to the Dark Continent, 14 princes are forced into a battle royale with the last living and become the king of the Kakin Empire. With the involvement of supernatural animals, the Phantom Troupe, Kakin’s Mafia and many more groups, this current arc has the potential to be the best arc in the series.
When does Hunter x Hunter Chapter #404 release?
Hunter x Hunter Chapter #404 will be released on October 28, 2024, in Weekly Shonen Jump issue #48. It will be available to read internationally on Manga Plus and the Shonen Jump app October 28 at 8:00 am Pacific Standard Time, 3:00 pm Greenwich Mean Time, 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time, and 10:00 am Central Standard Time. To celebrate the return of the manga, the last 10 chapters are free to read on Manga Plus, although it would usually be the last 3 chapters.
After these Hunter x Hunter Manga is confirmed to be published irregularly ahead and leaving the weekly schedule, the release date of each new chapter will be confirmed around the time a new chapter is released. Fortunately for fans, the next couple of chapters will most likely follow a weekly schedule, as Togashi revealed that he has finished several chapters and is aiming to complete his part of 30 by the end of the year.
What happened in Hunter X Hunter Chapter #403?
The biggest moment in the war arc yet
The chapter begins with Balsamilco’s mission to use the biological gas, TSK-17, and his strategizing on how to attack Halkenburg. However, he sees one of Benjamin’s guards, Vict, who he assumes is dead. This made him tremble, and when the two communicated by drawing, Hallekenburgen crept up behind him and shot his arrow at Him. Benjamin discovers that the process has been stopped, and after connecting the dots after hearing a commotion, he thinks that Balsamilka has been attacked with the arrow and possibly manipulated. He told him not to come back until he had killed Halkenburg in order to assess whether he was really under someone else’s influence.
Kaiser continued to deliver the letters to each prince, and the letter to Benjamin revealed this Halkenburg was indeed the son of Malka Unma, making him his brother. This shook Benjamin, and Kaiser brought up the high possibility of an impending martial law. Meanwhile, Melody and Kacho decide that they will begin their plans to kill Luzurus the next night. Back in Oito’s room, Kurapika decides that he will reveal the contents of Wobble’s letter to the attendees of the Nen training session, as he sees it as an opportunity to prolong the stalemate.
Zhang-lei continues his investigation into the coins, and while he recognizes a pattern and clue in his en beast, he is stumped and decides to call room 1014 to ask for Kurapika’s help. Elsewhere, Kaiser investigates Halkenburg’s supporters and apprehends one of them, Wario. After revealing Nen’s use in the war, Wario tells him that Hulkenburg is about to die, under the directives of the prince himself. The chapter ends with Balsamilco telling Benjamin he has completed his mission. however, It is Halkenburg who possesses Balsamilco’s body.
Benjamin’s death is imminent
The first prince is currently in extreme danger
This is a big development in the arc, since Halkenburg is very close to running into Benjamin’s faction and killing him, which would change the trajectory of the entire arc. In addition, there is much unknown about Hulkenburg’s ability, such as if he can return to his body or if he can access the host’s memory, and if he can do both, this can make him the scariest contestant yet, with the perfect power For killing in a war where discreet killing is emphasized.
Kurapika is once again placed in the spotlight, with the new plot using the new information he received from Melody has the opportunity to direct the course of the war. Zhang-lei also seeks Kurapika’s help yet again, and he is close to figuring out the ability of his Nen Beast, another incident that will be important. A little detailed in this chapter, however, was the complete isolation of Tseridnich in training, which will make his eventual return to the war very chaotic and tense.
Hunter x HunterThe new chapter has made huge strides in predicting the plot of the war between the princes, with the conflict between two of the favorites to win being one of the biggest highlights so far. The next chapter could be the most explosive one yet, and all eyes are on Halkenburg, who has ascended to the throne.