Recently, the "Dark Continent Arc" has been on hiatus many times and the story has not progressed much, but there are many characters and I often hear people say that "I'm tired of reading HUNTER×HUNTER because of the Dark Continent Arc". So this time, I've put together a brief summary of the most complicated element of the "Dark Continent Arc", the "successor to the throne"! I hope this article will help you think about the next development.
First Prince Benjamin
He is the first prince of the Kakin Empire and the Kakin Empire's highest deputy military advisor. He has already held a high position, and is fearless yet skilled at analyzing the enemy's situation in detail, so it is no exaggeration to say that he is the person closest to the throne.
Inheritor of the Stars (Benjamin Baton)
Benjamin is a rare heir to the throne of the Kakin Empire who has Nen abilities. Benjamin's ability is "Inheritor of the Stars (Benjamin Baton)", and when a soldier in his own corps dies, he can inherit that ability. It's a very useful ability, and although it's not as cheat-like as Chrollo's, there's no doubt that he's a formidable opponent.
Second Prince Camilla
The second prince of the Kakin Empire. In contrast to the first prince, who is a warrior and good at leading people, he thinks about things from his own perspective, and he seems to be on bad terms with Benjamin.
The Cat That Lived a Million Times (Neko no Namae)
Like Benjamin, Camilla also has Nen abilities. Camilla's ability is "The Cat That Lived a Million Times (Neko no Namae)," which allows her to revive by absorbing the life of others even if she dies. It's such a convenient ability that there must be conditions and side effects, but they have not yet been revealed, and it can be said that this is also a formidable opponent.
The main battlefield is these two! ?
There are many heirs to the throne, but in the Dark Continent arc, the first and second princes are currently fighting each other. These two have completely opposite personalities, but they also have something in common.
Famous Literature
The first prince's "Inheritor of the Stars" and the second prince's "The Cat Who Lived a Million Times" each have their own original source, and the second prince's ability is thought to be based on James P. Hogan's "Inheritor of the Stars," and Yoko Sano's "The Cat Who Lived a Million Times."
It is unclear why only these two were included
I couldn't find any suitable source for the abilities of the other successors, so I don't know why the author was so particular about the abilities of these two, but perhaps they are the abilities of characters who will be active for a long time, so he was particular about the setting?
Third Prince Chourai
The third prince of the Kakin Empire. Unlike the first and second princes, he doesn't seem to have any information about Nen abilities, and in the story he tries to get information about the existence of Nen abilities from Kurapika.
The Fourth Prince, Tseridonihi
The fourth prince of the Kakin Empire. At first glance, he appears intelligent and superior, but he is portrayed as a rather abnormal person who enjoys killing people in cruel ways. Tseridonihi's actions are described in detail in the story, and it seems certain that he will play an important role in the story going forward.
Ten Eternal Seconds
Tserriednich's Nen ability is to see 10 seconds into the future by closing his eyes while in the Zetsu state. It can be used repeatedly and is a very excellent ability, but it can also be said that it is difficult to use because it requires the Zetsu state.
One of the enemies of Kurapika's comrades
The reason why Kurapika is involved in the battle for the throne this time is because of Tserriednihi. He is collecting the scarlet eyes, which is Kurapika's goal, and is the enemy of Kurapika's comrades.
A battle with Kurapika?!
As long as Tserriednich has the scarlet eyes, a battle with Kurapika will be inevitable. I'm looking forward to seeing how Kurapika, who specializes in fighting the Phantom Troupe, will deal with Tserriednich's abilities.
The Fifth Prince, Tubeppa
The fifth prince of the Kakin Empire. His speech and appearance don't match, so opinions are still divided on his gender (maybe a boy?). Although details have not been revealed, he does not seem to have awakened his Nen ability, so I don't think he will be that important.
The Sixth Prince Tyson
The sixth prince of the Kakin Empire. He founded the Tyson Cult, a cult with the goal of saving the world with love, and always speaks of resolving things with love. He does not seem to understand Nen abilities.
The 7th Prince Ruzurusu
The 7th prince of the Kakin Empire. He likes drugs and at first glance seems like a pretty crazy person.
Reverse Tserriednich!?
However, he is also adept at understanding situations rationally, and has a personality similar to that of the opposite of Tserriednich. He does not seem to understand Nen abilities.
The 8th Prince Saresare
The 8th prince of the Kakin Empire. In contrast to the other successors, he has said that he is not very interested in the throne and wants to just play around. On the other hand, he is not completely uninterested in the battle for the throne, and he says that he plans to do something big at the banquet.
The 9th Prince, Halkenburg
The 9th prince of the Kakin Empire. Unlike the other heirs, he seems to excel in academics and has doubts about the monarchy of the Kakin Empire.
Use your subordinates' aura for defense, and your own aura for arrows
Halkenburg's ability is to use his subordinates' aura to form an arrow that pierces the opponent, and when the arrow pierces the opponent, he can take away the opponent's will. It's a very complicated ability, but it's an extremely powerful ability, as it allows you to take away the opponent's will by sacrificing just one subordinate.
The 10th Prince Kachou
The 10th prince of the Kakin Empire. He often acts tough towards his younger sister, the 11th prince Fugetsu, but Senritsu sees through him and thinks he is lying, so he seems to have some kind of intention. His younger sister is Fugetsu and his mother is said to be Seiko, so perhaps he is of Japanese descent?
Already dead
In the story, he uses the power of his Nen beast to help his sister Fugetsu escape from the ship in order to save her from the battle for the throne. However, he loses his life in the process as a price for his power.
The 11th Prince, Fugetsu
He is the 11th prince of the Kakin Kingdom. He and his sister, Kachou, are twins, and unlike the other candidates, the two of them seem to have a particularly strong love for their family. In the story, he almost escapes from the ship once with the self-sacrificing help of his sister, but fails and returns to the ship.
12th Prince Momoze
He is the 12th prince of the Kakin Empire. He is also the sibling of the 13th prince, Malayam, who shares the same mother. However, they are not as close as Kachou and Fugetsu, and their mother, Sevanchi, favors his younger brother, Malayam, which leaves them in a serious lack of security.
The 13th Prince, Marayamu
The 13th prince. Although he is the sibling of the 12th prince, Momoze, he is the one who receives the love of his mother, Sevinch, and is treated better than the 12th prince, Momoze.
14th Prince Woburu
This is the 14th prince. Since he was born just recently, there is not much to note about him, but he is the lowest-ranking heir to the throne and has very few guardians, so he is in a critical situation. How will he turn this situation around in the future? We should pay attention to the skills of his guardian, Kurapika.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we explained about the "heirs to the throne," which is no exaggeration to say is the most complicated person in "HUNTER×HUNTER." This is the main reason why many people give up after the Dark Continent arc, so even though it was summarized concisely, it was still a lot of information. There is still a lot to look forward to in "HUNTER×HUNTER". It would be a shame to give up just because it's too much trouble. Let's continue to keep an eye on "HUNTER×HUNTER" while hoping for Togashi-sensei to resume the series.
