After an extended hiatus of 90 weeks following Chapter 400, which was released in December 2022, Hunter x Hunter has made a highly anticipated return to the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. Fans worldwide, including many international readers, have been eagerly awaiting the continuation of this iconic series.
Chapter 401, titled “Moonlight,” continues the complex and suspenseful Succession War arc. For those who may not have read it yet, here’s a brief overview to spark your imagination and heighten the excitement as we rejoin the characters on their treacherous journey.
In Hunter x Hunter Chapter 401, new layers of mystery unfold as the battle for succession intensifies. In this chapter, it’s revealed that Rongyi, one of the contestants, is the daughter of Beyond Netero, who has secretly infiltrated the succession battle by placing his children, concealed as hidden heirs or soldiers, close to the throne. These hidden descendants are endowed with powerful cursed nen abilities, a shared trait that seems to be part of Beyond’s intricate plan to influence the royal lineage of Kakin
Rongyi’s curse and abilities reveal that Beyond’s influence has been meticulously woven into the lineage for years. With this knowledge, Kurapika forges a partnership with Rongyi to prevent Beyond’s ambitions from reaching fruition. Beyond’s long-term plan to integrate his children into the royal hierarchy could shape the outcome of the succession battle, adding even more tension to the story arc.
This chapter, filled with complex nen abilities and strategic alliances, marks an escalation in the conflict between Kurapika and Beyond’s descendants, with a significant impact expected on the future of the Kakin throne.
