Hunter x Hunter Chapter 406: The Treasure Hunt of Chrollo

This article includes spoilers for the Hunter x Hunter manga.

Key Highlights

The Phantom Troupe trio divides to pursue their objectives.
Xi-Yu sets out on a mission for revenge against Lynch’s murderer.
Chrollo has his sights set on confiscating treasures from the Kakin Empire.

The latest chapter, Hunter x Hunter chapter 406, is now available for fans to dive into. Yoshihiro Togashi continues his weekly releases, maintaining momentum in the evolving narrative that intricately ties together the Mafia families and the Phantom Troupe, with Chrollo taking center stage.

As the plot thickens in this chapter, Chrollo’s ambitions regarding the treasures of Kakin become clearer, promising to escalate the intrigue in the ongoing Succession Contest arc.

The Phantom Troupe Trio Prepares to Go Into Action

Nobunaga, Feitan, Phinks from Hunter x Hunter

Chapter 406 commences precisely where the previous installment concluded. The Phantom Troupe trio—Nobunaga, Phinks, and Feitan—progression through a newly revealed path, facilitated by the Cha-R family’s Vice Boss, Tajao, as they ascend towards the second tier of the Black Whale.

This area is notorious for funneling the waste generated by 200,000 inhabitants aboard the ship, a task overseen by Mafia families and managed by subcontractors. Nobunaga speculates that the Heil-Ly family may have assumed the disguise of waste disposal contractors, a cunning strategy to facilitate their murderous pursuits.

Nobunaga opts to separate from the duo, signaling Phinks and Feitan to advance towards the Heil-Ly hideout—an area documented only by Nobunaga during previous encounters. He cautions them regarding potential dangers they might encounter there, where any offensive action could result in expulsion.

Given that a “someone” within the Phantom Troupe may provoke conflict with the Cha-R family, any encounter will require precise judgment rather than mere guesswork, as Zakuro points out.

The current motivations of Nobunaga remain unclear, leaving fans in eager anticipation of Togashi’s development trajectory for this character, who is receiving significant attention in this storyline. Additionally, Hinrigh’s oyster transmitter has reverted to its original form due to a depletion of Nen, suggesting an impending confrontation as Heil-Ly members may soon discover its whereabouts.

Lynch’s Body Is Discovered in Hunter x Hunter Chapter 406

Xi-Yu Will Hunt Down Her Killer

Lynch's Death Scene from Hunter x Hunter

Previously in Hunter x Hunter, readers learned that the Hisoka encountered by Xi-Yu was a mere illusion crafted by Bonolenov’s Nen ability. Following a series of shocking events, Bonolenov is revealed to have killed Lynch, a member of Xi-Yu, upon her discovering his ruse. While he attempted to conceal this act, chapter 406 underscores that outsmarting someone like Hinrigh is a tall order.

This chapter reveals that Hinrigh has been informed of Lynch’s death. Her neck had been masterfully twisted, indicating the work of a highly skilled assassin. Initially believed to be a hitman from the Heil-Ly, suspicion shifts as Zakuro provides insights, arguing that the “Hisoka”they met couldn’t be responsible since he would have eliminated Hinrigh too. Zakuro suspects that Lynch had been manipulated, making the case for a Phantom Troupe member being the actual perpetrator.

As the storyline unfolds, it appears the alliance between the Phantom Troupe and Xi-Yu may be nearing a breakdown, potentially culminating in retribution aimed at Nobunaga or Bonolenov.

Chrollo and the Three Treasures of Kakin

Chrollo Aims to Steal a National Treasure

Among the key figures in chapter 406, Chrollo shines as one of the most intriguing. With significant character development anticipated, this installment grants a captivating insight into his agenda.

In this chapter, Chrollo is shown amidst the throngs at Prince Halkenburg’s funeral procession, seizing the opportunity to utilize an unprecedented Nen ability named Love Dial 6700. This unique ability manifests a cellphone-like device that aids him in locating individuals. Despite briefly attempting to track a target, the results are unfavorable, as the subject is determined to be out of range. The restricted number of uses for this ability raises questions about how Chrollo will navigate forthcoming challenges.

As the narrative progresses, readers receive an official glimpse of the Kakin Empire’s three significant treasures that Chrollo intends to appropriate: the Seed Urn, the Lotus Anchorite, and the Sword of Good Omens. Securing these artifacts would enable Chrollo to utilize his Skill Hunter ability, providing access to formidable Nen capabilities.

While Chrollo is yet to pinpoint the treasures’ exact locations, he theorizes that they are concealed within the first tier of the Black Whale. However, the potential for each treasure to be safeguarded at different sites would complicate his undertaking, ensuring that achieving this task is far from straightforward.

“Even if I should die… it’s the very idea that will instill fear of the spider that I designed!” — Chrollo Lucilfer.

Later in the chapter, Chrollo attempts to use Love Dial 6700 again and receives a more promising lead, indicating that the individual he seeks is positioned above him. Though the identity of this person remains undisclosed, fans are left in eager anticipation as Togashi deliberately withholds the remaining uses of Love Dial 6700 for suspense.

Hunter x Hunter is available for reading through Viz Media, with additional access provided for free on the Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The next chapter, Hunter x Hunter chapter 407, is scheduled for release on November 17, 2024.

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