Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers: Halkenburg makes the ultimate sacrifice to execute his plan

Modified Oct 25, 2024 14:17 GMT

Kurapika as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Madhouse)

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers released some time ago, offering a glimpse of events that are going to take place next in the Succession War Arc. It seems like the news that Halkenburg is going to die, is coming true. However, things are not so simple for Halkenburg is not going down without a fight.

In the previous chapter, readers had seen Benjamin send Balsamilco to assassination Halkenburg. However, this attempt appeared to be unsuccessful. Moreover readers got to learn that Halkenburg was Queen Unma’s child. She had tried to save him from his siblings by hiding his real identity.

Disclaimer: This article contains Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers reveal multiple assassination plots in progress

Kurapika as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Shueisha)

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 will allegedly be titled Speculation. According to the spoilers, Kurapika, who has been called by Zhang Lei to help unravel the mystery of his coins, will speculate that Zhang Lei’s Guardian Spirit Beast likely uses Conjuration and has an accumulation-based ability.

This might imply that the coins Zhang Lei has been collecting will store Nen over time, and activate various abilities in the future. Once these abilities are unlocked, they could even allow those who cannot normally use Nen to gain access to it.

Kurapika and Zhang Lei will then discuss the delicate situation due to the Succession War. Zhang Lei will bring up his concern for Prince Woble, but it seems that this concern is insincere; Zhang Lei may even harbor ill will toward Kurapika. Later in the chapter, Kurapika learns that one of Camilla's guards plans to attack Woble in the upcoming Nen class.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers suggest that the focus will then shift to Halkenburg’s Nen ability which will be explored in detail. While his body will be seen being carried away in a coma-like state, it will be revealed that he had successfully struck Balsamilco with his arrow, which enables him to inhabit Balsamilco’s body.

Halkenburg as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Shueisha)

It will be revealed that as long as Halkenburg remains conscious, Balsamilco will be unable to regain control over Halkenburg’s body. However, Halkenburg’s plan will require him to eventually sacrifice his own body by using the same bioweapon that Balsamilco intended to use against him.

Upon Halkenburg’s death, Balsamilco's consciousness is expected to return to his own body, although Halkenburg’s soul will still coexist in a dormant form. However, Halkenburg will plan to take sleeping pills before his physical body dies, which would prevent Balsamilco from waking up immediately. This would buy him roughly ten hours to complete his plan.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers reveal that following Halkenburg's passing, three final wishes of his will be revealed: he wants the news of his death to be announced publicly, to receive a farewell from his supporters, and to be transported in a coffin by his personal guards. Benjamin, informed of these wishes, will direct Balsamilco to respect Halkenburg’s final requests in order to maintain public favor.

The chapter will conclude, according to Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 spoilers, with a few brief updates including the fact that Tserriednich will be aiming to use Zetsu under a second while Phantom Troupe members Phinks, Nobunaga, and Feitan will be making their way to Heil-Ly's location after the public announcement of Halkenburg's death.

Final thoughts

Tserriednich will be training hard as per Hunter x Hunter chapter 404 spoilers (image via Shueisha)

As per spoilers, Hunter x Hunter Chapter 404 sets the stage for a series of well-planned assassination plots to play out, making the Succession War messier than ever. Morena is now focused on eliminating Tserriednich, while Camilla has her sights set on Prince Woble. Then there is Kacho planning to take out Luzurus.

However, Halkenburg’s plan stands out as particularly extreme, as he sacrifices his body to convince Benjamin of his death. It goes without saying that the Success War Arc is pretty exciting at the moment.