Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers: Morena proposes a card game to decide the Heil-Ly Family’s next move

Modified Nov 15, 2024 20:19 GMT

Borksen as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Shueisha/Togashi)

Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers suggest that Morena is getting ready to play a card game against Borksen, Prince Tserriednich's guard. This setup suggests that a confrontation between Morena and Tserriednich might be on the horizon. The chapter might not have any action, since it'a dedicated to explaining the rules of a game. But this is pretty typical of Togashi's storytelling style and just as engaging.

In the previous chapter, readers witnessed Hinrigh and Zakuro discovering Lynch's lifeless body and speculating that the Phantom Troupe might be involved. Meanwhile, the leader of the Phantom Troupe was seen planning to steal a Nen ability and acquire the three sacred treasures of Kakin, before confronting Hisoka. He was willing to risk his life in pursuit of his goal.

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Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers suggest Morena will try to recruit Borksen through a cards game

Morena will be seen in a key role as per Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers (Image via Shueisha/Togashi)

According to Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers, on the 12th day, Borksen’s friends in Tserriednich’s private army will be alarmed when they realize that she' missing. Initially, they will consider that she might have been called away for some reason but will soon start considering that she might have been abducted. They will be worried that the Heil-Ly Family might intend to use her to attack Tserriednich.

Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers then reveal that Borksen will be seen seated before Morena in the Heil-Ly hideout. Morena will ask Borksen to join her and suggest they play a game of negotiations. If Borksen decides to forfeit the game, she will lose almost all her agency.

The game will be structured like a parent-child dynamic, with Morena playing the parent and Borksen as the child. Morena will have seven cards placed facing up, while Borksen will have five cards facing down. The child will make the first move, choosing a card from the parent's set, and the parent will respond accordingly.

Then, the parent will choose a card from the child's set, and both cards will be discarded. This cycle will continue until Borksen has only one card left, which will determine the final answer to the parent's request. The child must then fully accept the outcome and act accordingly.

Borksen will be returning in Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers (Image via Shueisha/Togashi)

Borksen's cards will include Yes, No, R, Joker and X. Morena will explain that the R card will allow Borksen to take a card from the discard pile and return it to her hand. The Joker card will let her choose whether to say yes or no to the parent's request. If Borksen retains the X card till the end, she could refuse to answer, which makes the game invalid.

Next, as per Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers, Morena will go over her own set of cards: QA, QB, Purpose, Power, Yes, No, and D. If Borksen picks Purpose, Morena will have to explain why she wants to recruit her.

If Borksen picks Power, Morena will have to explain her abilities without any deception. If Borksen picks the QA card, Morena will just answer her questions with a simple yes, no, or yes and no. With the QB card, though, Borksen can ask for a more detailed answer.

If Borksen wants to know anything in advance, she should pick the Yes and No cards. Finally, if she picks the D card before she is down to the last card, she can return a card from the discarded pile in exchange for doing something for Morena.

After going over the rules, Morena will ask if they can get started. Borksen will say she should be the one to choose the child cards, and Morena will agree.

Final thoughts

Hunter x Hunter chapter 407 spoilers go over the rules of a pretty complex card game, but of course, it's all leading up to something much bigger. It looks like Morena is running out of time, maybe because her grand plan is set to unfold during Halkenburg's funeral, which is drawing a huge crowd. Thus, even though the chapter is mostly just exposition, it still makes for an engaging read.