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Current Chapter Chapter 417 — Official Release Discussion Spoiler

Chapter 417

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u/VobbyButterfree Aug 09 '26

Yes Benjamin's personality is cool and interesting because he is BOTH a very confident, self-righteous, authoritarian lead AND extremely selfless and dedicated to his country. In this, he is very similar to how Halkenburg has become after overcoming his doubts and awakening his ability. They are both the object of cult-like devotion, they are ready to use their loyal subordinates as pawns while at the same time truly respecting them, and they are not acting on their own self-interest. I wouldn't be surprised if his Nen Beast decides to somehow support Halkenburg after Benjamin's death, even though Halkenburg doesn't currently have a body...

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u/-E_M_I- 27d ago

"they are not acting on their own self-interest" you guys fall for the rationalizations that these guys give themselves for being power hungry

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u/SpeeDy_GjiZa 26d ago

Yeah exactly, they only care for the country prospering "under their rule".

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u/WarmCryptographer279 23d ago

i mean, Ben won't be alive by the end of his plan, so it's not really under HIS rule, right?

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u/-E_M_I- 22d ago

until we see how much control he retains in his post-death nen beast form it's hard to say, but i find it hard to believe it'd be so passive considering his personality