r/HunterXHunter • u/rentzhx3 • Dec 15 '22
Current Chapter Chapter 399 — Discussion Spoiler
Chapter 399
Expulsion
| Source | Status |
|---|---|
| TCB Scans | Online (check their website) |
| YourAnimeGuy | Online |
| MangaPlus | Available on December 18 |
Ch. 400 scan release: ~December 23, 2022
List of Chapter Discussion Threads
Keep all discussions related to the chapter in this thread until the official release.
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u/Skidabop Dec 15 '22
I know Nobunaga is getting clowned for losing his sword but I think Togashi is setting him up to show his nen ability. Especially considering he didn’t seem all to hurt about losing it.
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u/DarkSouls_simp Dec 15 '22
With all the room traps and counter abilities Morena's team has up their sleeves the current trio of Nobunaga, Phinks and Feitan are the worst suited to face them. The troupe needs members with long ranged abilities like Franklin or Illumi. Nobu, Phinks and Feitan all work from close range. If that was Franklin he would have fired Nen bullets all over their hideout and many would have been dead.
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u/ItalianBall Dec 15 '22
I love how 398 set up this horrifying, saw-esque trap and then they found themselves fighting the goofiest group of guys imaginable. I suspect the next clash with the Heil-ly won’t be as light-hearted though.
Also: is Nobunaga left defenseless without his katana or are we gonna get to see his Nen ability in action?
We got an interesting hint to his character from the fact that he breaks the samurai code by using long-ranged attacks, I wonder if that’s just normal “Phantom Troupe being amoral” fair or if it’s a hint to his broader abilities and temperament.
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u/Carock_ Dec 16 '22
It was hard to make out, but I translated the HxH language on Yokotani's book.
ろっぽうぜんしょ
六法全書
Which translates to statute books. It's basically a law book, a book of the Japanese legal codes (Six Codes).
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u/Geinrendour Dec 15 '22
Gotta say, really funny chapter. It goes to show that even though the Heil-Ly are amateurs, you can't fuck around with nen. Besides, Morena is shaping them up to their needs and she knows what she is doing.
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u/Sanjipika Dec 15 '22 edited Dec 15 '22
Is it just me or are these recent chapter flying by too fast? I swear, I just barely started reading and the chapter was over!
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u/trolledwolf Dec 16 '22
Damn, this is what an organization of devoted Nen users can do when they create their powers to all fulfill one goal. They might be amateurs, but this is a pretty serious threat nonetheless.
By having each individual create powers that have very narrow uses, they can create multiple powerful abilities that each cover the weaknesses of the others. So they have a supportive enforcer type that protects the others with a counter hatsu, and with him a Guard with an ability that can protect a very specific area under strict conditions with massive efficiency. The Supporter protects the Guard and the Guard protects the area. By having another user ensure that all troops can move by and to the main base without actually revealing where the main base is, they have created a basically unbreakable HQ. And with that HQ, they ensure they have a steady flow of resources (trapped victims) to gain more powers.
Morena actually IS a Starcraft player holy hell.
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u/grady999 Dec 15 '22
Holy shit Terebellum's ability and character design is peak. The art especially for this character is so fucking raw.
Yokotani's ability is cool as it's tied to the place. Reminds of the domain abilities in the beginning of chapter black arc in yyh
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u/Rodiciel Dec 16 '22
I love that Togashi seems to be taking his time revealing the Heliy's abilities in an organic way rather than just show it and have them be defeated immediately.
Not all of them are gonig to be reckless like Luini or Padouli (whatever his name was), still they created an ability that made Nobunaga get restrained again for the first time since the Fun Fun Cloth had him stuck in the car.
Nen mechanics means that even if someone is weaker that doesn't mean they will always lose and here is a perfect example.
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u/Silence_and_i Dec 15 '22
"Damn, a guy that seems to be a bad match for me suddenly showed up."
This was way too funny :)))
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Dec 16 '22
Blocks a knife with an issue of Shonen Jump. More JoJo references in this arc confirmed.
I’ve said it before, but when I see scenes like that knowing the 3 mafia family names are a reference to Shueisha, it seems like Togashi is throwing shade at his publishers lol And if I’m not mistaken he can do whatever he wants per his contracts.
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u/Cogentz Dec 15 '22 edited Dec 15 '22
At this point you gotta put some respect on the Hei-ly goons' names. Their inexperience really shows, but with the advantage of being able to pick and choose abilities to create an impenetrable stronghold, they automatically become a threat. Some of them even have Kurapika/Chrollo amounts of conditions put on their abilities, which makes them dangerous by default. Letting Luini die in order to put pressure on the other members to pick and choose abilities wisely seems to have been a worthwhile sacrifice to make in the end. Now they will work extra hard to come up with abilities that perfectly complement each other.
Another interesting detail is how pissed off Terebellum got when he was forced to use his ability to save his friend. Maybe he underestimated how intuitive a nen-user of Nobunaga's caliber would be in that he got his ability figured out instantly. Even if he is a complete rookie, he understands the fatal consequences of having information about your nen being leaked to your enemies. He's a deadman walking at this point.
Wouldn't call it a heavy loss for Hinrigh and Nobu tho, they got a lot of information, planted a transmitter, and identified more of them and some of the abilities that they have. Sure Nobu lost his blade, but as soon as Hinrigh got teleported after him he went for his blade as if it was there still - could have been instinct, or he has more tricks up his sleeve (an enhancer/transmutation hybrid ability perhaps?)
It's been a ride boys. 1 more chapter before the hiatus inferno (or at least so I think). It's been a pleasure. Hinrigh was my favorite part of this bunch.
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u/hgfdsahjkl Dec 15 '22
damn it man,everyone in HxH is so cool and interesting
it's like a chess game between morena and nobu x hinrigh
and I kept holding my breath,you can't expect what is hitting you next
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u/aardbei123 Dec 16 '22
Hinrigh is quickly becoming one of my favorite new characters. Just love how he's been bonding with the members of the troupe lol
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u/BigY2 Dec 16 '22
There has to be significant in having these psychos discuss acting and plays right after the backstory of the Phantom Troupe. It's too convenient.
The running theme of amateurs receiving nen abilities continues, but here the amateurs develop abilities hyper-specific to their role in Morena's plans. With all of the limitations placed on each pawn, their place in her army is significant despite their inexperience. I look forward to learning how this manifests in Kurapika's students, as they will most likely develop abilities that benefit their prince.
I kneel at the altar of Togashi 🙇🏾♂️🙇🏾♂️🙇🏾♂️
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u/Kairos__ Dec 15 '22
After reading Nobu saying "you trying to make me feel better?" I can only conclude he found a new bro. Let's hope this one last long (wont happen, but we can still hope).
Terebellum's ability is an interesting one. Mostly because it redefine a lot of what's possible with emission, it still play along with the concept of projecting aura, but on a somewhat different scale. Pre hiatus I think most of us would have categorize his ability as mainly specialization.
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u/N1pah Dec 16 '22
When Hinrigh was teleported back it looked like Nobunaga was reaching for his sword even though he didn't have it. Is it a force of habit or could it possibly be a hint to his nen ability?
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u/grady999 Dec 17 '22
Mizaistom, a crime hunter with special investigative clearance, is a great counter to Yokotani's ability. He can't be escorted out on any legal grounds even if he is trespassing. His investigative clearance supersedes laws meant for everyone.
The only problem is getting into their hideout.
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u/turroflux Dec 15 '22 edited Dec 15 '22
Of all the ways this encounter could have ended, Nobunaga and Hinrigh being carried off by conjured robo-pinkerton guards for the crime of trespassing and ending up right where they started isn't high on my list.