In the latest chapter of Hunter x Hunter, readers witness significant developments in the ongoing Succession War arc. The story took an unexpected turn with the revelation that Beyond Netero is pulling strings from behind the scenes, positioning his offspring for dominance. With the manga’s long hiatuses due to creator Yoshihiro Togashi’s health issues, this twist has fans eager for more. As Chapter 402 approaches, excitement is building.
Hunter x Hunter Chapter 402 Recap
The previous chapter, Hunter x Hunter Chapter 401, was filled with revelations that pushed the plot of the Succession War arc forward. The chapter began on the tenth day, with Longhi, a Royal Guard for Prince Tubeppa, entering room 1014. Instead of taking the Divination test, Longhi disclosed that she was a Nen user with a unique ability called Transparent Words-Moonlight Act, which allows her to create contracts that can grant or restrict abilities. For the contract to be effective, both parties need to fully understand the terms and willingly agree to them.
Longhi then proposed an alliance between Kurapika and Prince Tubeppa. Suspicious, Kurapika pointed a gun at her and demanded to know her true intentions. Forced to be honest due to her Nen ability, Longhi made a startling confession: she is Beyond Netero’s biological daughter.
She revealed that Beyond had a meticulous plan involving his children, grooming them to become Royal Guards for the Princes. These children were cursed from birth to kill a Prince upon the Prince’s death. Longhi further disclosed that Beyond’s ultimate goal is for one of his children, who she believes is a Prince, to win the Succession War.
According to Longhi, only legitimate children of King Nasubi’s wives can enter the contest. She also proposed a contract between Tubeppa, Queen Oito, and Prince Woble to establish a peace treaty that would prevent attacks between their factions. Additionally, she included a clause that Kurapika would help her find Beyond’s offspring before Tubeppa either retires from the war or only two successors remain.
The chapter ended with a scene showing Beyond Netero restrained, and guarded by Kanzai. Beyond requested that someone be brought to him, which could lead to a major reveal in the next chapter.
Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 Release Date and Time
Chapter 402 of *Hunter x Hunter* is scheduled to release shortly after Chapter 401, offering fans another installment without a lengthy wait. The global release schedule is as follows:
- Canada (Eastern Time, EST): Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM
- Pacific Time (PST): Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 08:00 AM
- Australian Capital Territory (ACST): Monday, October 21, 2024, at 02:00 AM
- Greenwich Standard Time (GMT): Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 03:00 PM
- Philippines Standard Time (PHT): Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 11:00 PM
- Korean Standard Time (KST): Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00 AM
With fans eagerly awaiting these upcoming chapters, the global timing ensures that everyone can go into the story simultaneously.
What to Expect from Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403?
In Chapter 402, fans can expect the Succession War arc to continue, with Kurapika and Longhi possibly joining forces to locate Beyond Netero’s child. Given that Longhi suspects the child is a Prince, their mission will be complex, as eliminating a royal target will pose significant challenges. Readers may finally learn the identity of the Prince, possibly the same person Beyond Netero has summoned for a meeting.
Additionally, there could be more revelations about Beyond’s grand scheme, which could rapidly advance the arc’s narrative and add further twists. With Hunter x Hunter back from its hiatus, the fast-paced storytelling and unexpected developments are likely to keep fans engaged as the plot thickens.
