Hunter x Hunter Announces Major Event Coming in 10 Days

Now that the Hunter X Hunter manga has returned from its hiatus, fans have eagerly delved back into the Succession Contest Arc. However, as many aficionados have observed, the narrative is progressing at a notably slow pace. A telling sign of this is the fact that only 11 days have elapsed since the expedition commenced.

What fans might not realize is that this deliberate pacing could be a crucial setup for an extraordinary event anticipated in the near future of the manga. This potential twist was first foreshadowed back in 2017. With the recent chapter, it appears the storyline is gearing up for this significant occurrence.

Note: This article includes spoilers from the Hunter X Hunter manga.

Anticipation Builds for a Major Event in Hunter X Hunter

World map depicted in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

While some fans may not recall, Hunter X Hunter chapter 359, released in 2017, introduced pivotal details concerning the Dark Continent Arc.

During a presentation at the Theater Venue on Tier 2, an announcer revealed the planned duration of the expedition: eight weeks, with three weeks allocated to traversing territorial waters and five weeks dedicated to navigating uncharted territory. Before venturing into the untamed waters, the ship was intended to make a crucial pit stop for refueling and a final inspection. Following this pause, the ship would then embark into the unknown.

The voyage at the 11th Day mark (Image via Shueisha)

As per the events of Hunter X Hunter chapter 402, the expedition has now reached its 11th day, leaving just ten days until the Black Whale 1 arrives at its crucial stop before entering the mysterious waters.

While the reasoning behind this timeframe appears logical given the precarious journey ahead to the Dark Continent, one must ponder why manga creator Yoshihiro Togashi chose to include this information through a secondary character.

Black Whale 1 in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

As the narrative unfolds gradually, it seems highly likely that a momentous event will occur when the Black Whale 1 reaches its designated stop.

This stop could serve as a backdrop for various pivotal moments, such as escape strategies, the introduction of significant characters aboard the vessel, assassination attempts, and more.

Kurapika depicted in the manga (Image via Shueisha)

This could mean that the 21st day might be the last occasion for the characters on the ship to liaise with their allies outside. The events that unfold upon the Black Whale 1’s arrival at the 21st day could be substantial.

Such an event could draw parallels to the simultaneous occurrences witnessed during the Chimera Ant Arc. While this may pose a challenge for fans to follow, the simultaneous strategic moves by various characters are bound to create a thrilling atmosphere. Therefore, enthusiasts should revisit everything that has transpired on the Black Whale 1 and brace themselves for the impending developments.

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