I will summarize the latest Chapter 402 of the popular manga “HUNTER×HUNTER.”
The Succession War finally begins to move in earnest!
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Alliances Between Princes
The current alliances are as follows:
- 3rd Prince Zhang Lei
- 5th Prince Tubeppa
- 14th Prince Woble
The 5th Prince Tubeppa and the 14th Prince Woble have agreed to cede the throne to the 3rd Prince Zhang Lei.
Additionally, Kurapika has established a “peace agreement” with the 5th Prince!
3rd Prince Zhang Lei’s Thoughts
Zhang Lei is promoting “conditional surrender terms” to ensure he inherits the throne.
However, he is still uncertain whether surrender is truly an option in the Succession War.
He is also deep in thought, as he has yet to fully decipher the abilities of his own Nen Beast.
5th Prince Tubeppa’s Thoughts
Tubeppa feels uneasy about the lack of coordination caused by 4th Prince Tserriednich not attending the banquet.
Targeted by the private soldiers of 1st Prince Benjamin, Tubeppa has decided to cooperate with 3rd Prince Zhang Lei to overcome this threat.
At the moment the peace agreement was signed, Tubeppa’s Nen Beast appeared.
Was it merely a coincidence…?
An Assassin Targets 9th Prince Halkenburg…
1st Prince Benjamin’s private soldiers are preparing to assassinate 9th Prince Halkenburg.
Assassination Method: Poisoning through a virus infection
About the Virus:
- A failed biological weapon for mass destruction
- The initial symptoms closely resemble infectious gastroenteritis, creating a deliberate misdirection regarding the infection route and timing
- Preventative measures work effectively, minimizing the damage
- Becomes inactive in the air within 30 seconds
- Leads to death within half a day after infection
- Accelerates the decomposition of the corpse, leaving no trace during an autopsy
The Growth of 4th Prince Tserriednich
Tserriednich possesses the most powerful Nen ability in the Specialist category.
- Tserriednich can instantly foresee what will happen 10 seconds into the future as a vision.
- Anyone other than Tserriednich is limited to acting exactly as foreseen in the vision.
- Even if Tserriednich takes different actions during those 10 seconds, the target still sees events unfolding as shown in the vision.
Limitation
He must close his eyes and enter a state of Zetsu.
In simpler terms, he experiences a form of déjà vu or can see 10 seconds into the future, which he alone can alter.
Currently, Tserriednich is training to instantly achieve Zetsu. He can now reach a state of Zetsu in 9.67 seconds, even while running on a treadmill, playing games, or conversing.
Tserriednich’s Genius
A comparison between Tserriednich and the bodyguards currently assigned to him is depicted:
- Bodyguards: Naturally able to use Zetsu and took one year to achieve a 10-second switch between states.
- Tserriednich: Mastered Hatsu and Zetsu within days of learning about Nen and broke the 10-second barrier in just two days.
This showcases his overwhelming talent, and he continues to grow even stronger.
About Fugetsu’s Malevolent Spirit
The possible causes of the malevolent spirit haunting Fugetsu were initially thought to be the following three:
- The risk from overusing her ability
- A curse cast by 2nd Prince’s private soldier, Meshsy
- The “Insect Ball” ability of 1st Prince’s private soldier, Ushohei
However, from a conversation between Melody and Kacho, suspicion began to focus on the Guardian Spirit Beast of 7th Prince Luzurus.
- Ability: Materializes the target’s desires and sets them as traps
- Activation Condition: The effect is triggered when the target fulfills their desire
It is speculated that Fugetsu, who has been using her ability extensively out of a strong desire to help Kacho, may have fallen into this trap, resulting in the malevolent spirit attaching itself to her.
On the other hand, there is a rule that Spirit Beasts do not directly attack the person they are attached to, so it is still possible that Luzurus’s Spirit Beast is not the cause.
Additionally, regarding Fugetsu’s restriction of only being able to travel to places she has visited before, there is speculation that she may actually have more freedom in her movements.
Kacho might be hiding the true extent of the ability due to distrust of individuals like Caesar.
Letters to Each Prince
After a discussion between Melody, Kacho, and Caesar on how to save Fugetsu, they decided to deliver letters to each prince’s room.
Additionally, Benjamin’s Guardian Spirit Beast helped exorcise the malevolent spirit from Fugetsu, suggesting the situation might improve.
Caesar’s fearlessness when dealing with Benjamin remains impressive, showcasing the depth of the Hunter world where strength can be demonstrated even without Nen abilities, in areas outside of combat.
Benjamin, who initially seemed imposing, now shows a more brotherly side toward Fugetsu, making him a more relatable character.
Still, Benjamin’s primary focus is on Halkenburg, with Fugetsu being a lower priority.
Luzurus values balance, displaying a mindset similar to the mafia he is connected with.
There’s speculation that his father might be Broccoli=Lee.
It’s also intriguing that Basho, who has mainly performed through poetic announcements, now shows his resourcefulness by creating a protective charm for Fugetsu.
Melody and her group plan to deliver a letter to Halkenburg, which addresses three key points:
- The Secret of Prince Benjamin
From Longhi’s statements, it’s clear that Benjamin is not Beyond’s son, and this secret likely pertains to something current rather than his lineage. His goal may involve a war plan for Kakin’s world domination against the V5. - The Crimes of Tserriednich
This could relate to incidents of dismembering women, his ties with the Meteor City mafia, or cases of child abduction. - The Secret of Halkenburg’s Birth
While there’s a possibility that his mother is Unma, not Duazul, this seems less likely given that Camilla had ordered Duazul to eliminate Halkenburg.
Summary
Here’s a summary of the latest Chapter 402 of the popular manga “HUNTER×HUNTER”!
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The author is Japanese and not very proficient in English… 💦
However, I did my best to translate it into English!
ちょきThere may have been parts that were difficult to read or understand. Thank you so much for reading until the end!😊