This article contains spoilers for the Hunter x Hunter manga.
Key Insights
- Insights on the rarity of Nen abilities presented by Togashi.
- An in-depth analysis of Morena’s Nen ability and its activation conditions.
- Borksen’s strategic alignment with Morena’s Heil-Ly Hideout.
Table of Contents
- Exploring Morena’s Nen Ability
- Borksen Uncovers Heil-Ly Hideout Location
- Borksen’s Alliance with Morena
Hunter x Hunter continues to captivate its fanbase with a steady stream of compelling chapters. Notably, Chapter 409 showcased an intense climax as Borksen and Morena reached a pivotal moment in their card game, yielding unexpected outcomes.
As the arc of the Succession Contest unfolds, Morena’s significance escalates. Her character has emerged as one of the most intriguing players in both this arc and the broader landscape of HxH. Alongside her endeavors, the narrative complexity thickens with the declaration of Martial Law and the looming presence of the Phantom Troupe.
Exploring Morena’s Nen Ability
Conditions for Contagion Unveiled
The previous chapter culminated in the impactful declaration of Martial Law aboard the Black Whale. Chapter 409 clarifies the operational boundaries of this Martial Law, affecting only Tiers 1, 2, and 3, while leaving Tiers 4 and 5 untouched.
The implications of this declaration could spell disaster for the princes, particularly as Prince Benjamin gains upper-tier dominance. Despite the uncertainty surrounding the reasons behind the declaration, it suggests an escalating conflict that readers can only speculate on for now.
As events unfold, Morena exhibits tension over the recent judgments yet chooses to continue the game, hinting at the strategic security of her hideout—for the moment.
Borksen, seeking the “Deal” card—an advantageous item allowing card retrieval from the graveyard—faces a peculiar demand from Morena: a kiss. This necessity underscores the unique mechanism of Morena’s contagion ability, which allows her to bestow Nen powers through a kiss.
However, Morena clarifies that Borksen is not immediately affected. To invoke her ability, several criteria must be met. Borksen must engage in the negotiation game with Morena, achieving a positive outcome. Further, a kiss must occur, and Borksen must witness a act of violence executed by Morena or her team, regardless of order.
Borksen approaches this challenge and kisses Morena. Questioning her loyalty, Borksen verifies the cards with Morena, who reassures her of her honesty. Afterward, the X card is played, only to be lost shortly after, leaving Morena with the R card and No card.
Borksen Uncovers Heil-Ly Hideout Location
Hideout Situated Between Tier 2 and 3
After another setback with the X card, Borksen resorts to the QA card, aiming to extract more information about the hideout’s location. Initially, Borksen deduces that the Heil-Ly Hideout cannot be within the safeguarded lower tiers. Instead, she leans towards a higher placement.
Through a series of inquiries, each answered with a firm “No,”it becomes clear to Borksen that the hideout is indeed on the Black Whale, a feat of cunning enabled by a Nen ability. Eventually, she learns that the hideout resides between Tiers 2 and 3, revealing five entrances and confirming that Morena leads a team of 21 members. Borksen absorbs much of this knowledge, further establishing Morena’s role as a formidable figure in the current development of the series.
Borksen’s Alliance with Morena
Borksen Chooses the Yes Card
As the game progresses, Borksen contemplates whether she can persuade Morena toward a different course of action to aid Kakin. However, Morena’s resolve remains unwavering.
Confronted with her two remaining cards—the R Card and the No Card—Borksen realizes that if the No Card dominates, her life hangs in the balance. To her relief, the R Card prevails, granting her the chance to choose her fate. Contrary to expectations, Borksen shocks both the audience and Morena by selecting the Yes Card, signaling her commitment to join Morena and the Heil-Ly.
With this decisive action, and having kissed Morena, Borksen approaches the fulfillment of the final condition for the activation of Contagion—witnessing a murder by a Heil-Ly member. As Borksen integrates into this potent assembly, fans eagerly anticipate the unveiling of her Nen ability.
Hunter x Hunter is readily available through Viz Media as well as on the Manga Plus app, which offers readers the opportunity for free, official access to the series. The upcoming Chapter 410 of Hunter x Hunter is slated for release on December 8, 2024.
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