Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 reveals Halkenburg's origins as a failed assassination attempt, deepening the plot of Succession War.
Revelations about Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 provides new developments in the ongoing War of Succession, keeping readers in suspense. This chapter, titled “Results,” begins on day eleven, with a significant Balsamilco-related assassination attempt on Prince Halkenburg. Using a weapon introduced in the previous chapter, Balsamilco hopes to take advantage of the absence of Halkenburg's guards, but things take an unexpected turn.
While preparing for the assassination, Balsamilco encounters Vict, a possessed individual who is making military signals. Just as the situation escalates, Halkenburg and his men arrive, and Halkenburg uses his Haunting Arrow ability against Balsamilco. However, the arrow missed its target, and Halkenburg collapsed, possibly from exhaustion or as a delaying tactic. This failed attempt did not deter Balsamilco, as he was determined to complete his mission by the end of the day.
In another part of the story, First Queen Unma appears, proudly discussing her son Halkenburg, alluding to his complicated background. One of the major reveals from this chapter is that Kacho, a character who works with Melody and Kaiser, reveals the identity of Halkenburg's biological mother. This reveal adds another layer of intrigue to the tense atmosphere of Succession Wars.
This chapter also shifts focus to Zhang Lei, who notices that one of the coins from his Guardian Spirit Beast has mysteriously increased in value. Meanwhile, Kurapika informs Queen Oito that escaping the ship is not an option, and the only way to protect Prince Woble is to continue fighting in the Succession War.
As for the chapter's conclusion, the Justice Department predicts that Halkenburg's condition is deteriorating and that he may not live much longer. The final scene shows Halkenburg bedridden and heavily guarded, leaving readers in suspense as to what will happen next.
This chapter continues to build anticipation as fans wait for further developments in the Succession War arc. It also raises important questions about the fate of Halkenburg and the motives behind the characters' actions. Fans of the series are eager to see how these mysteries will unfold in the upcoming chapters.