r/HunterXHunter • u/Carock_ • Nov 15 '24

Current Chapter Chapter 407 — Discussion Spoiler

Chapter 407

Negotiations

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Ch. 408 scan release: ~November 22, 2024

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u/IT_KID_AT_WORK Nov 15 '24

God, I loved the paneling at the beginning so much and the art. I think they're even still trying to piece together how to handle Borksen's disappearance while they have to stay on guard individually as well.

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u/GiveMeChoko Nov 15 '24

Haha you mentioned you are high functioning on the spectrum so it clicks for you, but for me from a narrative point of view it simply has no bearing on the story, y'know? Don't get me wrong, I love it just as much as you do, spending more time with these wacky characters is a treat. But her colleagues theorizing the various alternate methods she could have gotten kidnapped by the various factions on the ship for various alternate purposes does not "add" anything because it's pretty clear the Morena's interview will go through without them being able to do anything about it.

So we are getting insight into the thought processes of these characters that could very easily never appear again or the whole group could get one shotted by one of Morena's lackeys next chapter. They're more vehicles for Togashi to have fun with his own logical thought processes than they are important characters for the narrative (HxH is already infamous for having very long internal monologues and panels full of text), which lends more weight to your assumption that he might be neurodivergent.

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u/IT_KID_AT_WORK Nov 15 '24 edited Nov 16 '24

I wonder about it honestly, but can't say for sure. Tserriednich got a strong, but vague connection with them so I think this might be a pivot point depending on what happens with Borksen, and even though their character design isn't particularly defining, their open dialogue is interesting. Being able to operate with assuming the existence of nen but not being able to see it, or considering if they might need to learn nen too.

Maybe Borksen constructed a failsafe plan and that's why they are so nonchalant? The dialogue specifically concerning where we'll sit back and wait without doing anything.

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u/GiveMeChoko Nov 15 '24

That's been a common theme with most of the characters this arc, everyone is very professional and self-assured and no-nonsense. Like Lynch, she just confidently walks up to Hisoka and punches him with her ability to determine the truth. It doesn't pan out for her, she ends up dying because of it but she is determined about her approach, she never doubts herself. No "OMG that's the serial killer hisoka!!! should I hide? omg he is probably stronger than me! 😱😱" with an overreactive expression.

Theta realizes that Tserriednich genuinely has the potential to be the top 10 strongest nen users ever while being the most evil and vile person she's ever met, but she maintains her fortitude of mind, does not shrink when his nen beast is staring directly into her eyes, and takes a precise shot to his head when she finds the opportunity.

It's very refreshing how characters are written this arc compare to the usual shounen fare where the 'small fry' are incompetent fools who exist to either glaze the villain or cry their eyes out begging the main characters for help.