Hunter x Hunter 407: Game of Negotiation

This article contains spoilers for the Hunter x Hunter manga.

Key Takeaways

• The Hunter x Hunter comics impress with creative characters and powers in ongoing arcs. (90 characters)
• Episode 407 deals with a funeral procession and a tense kidnapping plot. (83 characters)
• Morena kidnaps Boksen and begins negotiations through a complex card game. (90 characters)

Since returning, Hunter × Hunter It has proven to be a cartoon that exceeds fans' expectations. Togashi has proven to be very creative with his character's powers and abilities in the ongoing arc, and this is expected to continue in the coming weeks. Hunter × Hunter Chapter 407 is a prime example.

Haley's leader, Morena Prudo, starts a card game to attract kidnapped victims to his side. Card games are interesting and have rules to follow.

Borksen is kidnapped.

• Skip Togashi's kidnapping.
• Halkenburg's funeral procession is underway.

Hunter × Hunter Episode 407 begins by showing the beginning of the funeral procession for the Ninth Prince Halkenburg, whose body is dead but whose spirit is still alive in the body of Might, one of Prince Benjamin's bodyguards. A lot of people gathered at the funeral procession, and it seemed like the perfect place for trouble to break out. This all unfolds at 1pm on the 12th day of the Humpback Whale trip.

The chapter then moves to the personal army of the 4th Prince Tserriednich. These characters haven't been seen for a while, but it was mentioned quite a few chapters ago that one of them would be kidnapped. Dogman and Sodom kidnapped one of them, but how it unfolded was skipped by Togashi.

The private army realizes in this chapter that one of their own is missing, and that the kidnapped person is none other than Borksen. Her fellow soldiers have no idea where she is or who kidnapped her. They theorize that many people may have captured her, that someone she knows may have lured her into a trap, or that she may even have been controlled by Nen abilities. Otocin believes she may have been kidnapped by Heil-Ly to be used to assassinate the Fourth Prince Tserriednich. It's safe to say that Otocin was definitely right, at least about the Heil-Ly part.

If one of them is kidnapped, Borksen stipulated that there should be no negotiations or rescue to help the victim. For now, fans will have to wait and see what action the group decides to take when one of their companions is kidnapped. They will either take action before the funeral procession on this level ends, or they will do nothing.

Borksen is welcomed by Morena.

Borksen wakes up in Hailey's hideout.

in heightxheight 407, Borksen woke up to be greeted by Morena Prudo, head of the Heil-Ly mafia family. Morena is a character that fans should definitely keep an eye on, as her importance and role will grow in this arc.

The reason Morena kidnapped Voksen was to get her to join Hailey. Borksen is currently unavailable for Nen. However, Morena has the ability to awaken Nen. This essentially means that Borksen could have the potential to unlock the Nen ability, which could be very useful in Morena's plans.

Borksen cannot escape his current situation by conventional means. Currently, she is surrounded by six members of Heil-Ly and is currently unable to use Nen. Additionally, her weapons were confiscated. Morena has different ideas about how to negotiate or force Borksen into Heil-Ly, and it does not involve a violent fight.

Let’s decide… As a negotiation game. — Morena Prudo

Morena suggests a card game where Borksen will conclude the negotiation based on how he plays his cards.

card game for negotiation

Togashi invents an attractive card game for Morena's negotiations.

Morena wants to negotiate with Borksen through a card game rather than through normal means. This card game could possibly be one of the Heil-Ly member's Nen abilities, but that remains to be seen. Morena goes on to explain the specific details of this card game, and at first it seemed like there was too much information to take in.

First of all, if Borksen leaves the game after starting it, she won't be able to say anything other than yes or no. Morena plays the parent with seven cards face down on the table, while Borksen plays the child with five cards face down on the table. Borksen chooses one of Morena's cards and Morena must answer according to the card she chose. Morena must choose one of Borksen's cards, but Borksen asks her to also choose a card on her side, and Morena agrees. After the game ends, Borksen's last remaining card is her answer to the bargain.

The obvious cards on Borksen's side are:

• Yes card

• No card

She also has cards that require more explanation. For example, a “return card” allows you to return a card from the graveyard. If it's her last card, she can resurrect the card she wants an answer to.

She also has a “Joker” card. This card switches to yes or no depending on what Borksen wants.

Lastly, there is the “X” card. If it's her last card, she doesn't have to make a choice. Neither yes nor no. Once you're done with this, the game is voided and you can leave the hideout, and Haley won't bother her anymore.

But “no” isn’t really any different from “yes.” Pretend to be my friend, but as soon as the game starts, “no” bites your fangs! “Yes” and “No” depends on the description on the card!! — Bocksen

Now, if we move on to the parent card, it looks like this: Morena also has “yes” and “no” cards. Morena also has an “Aim” card. Borksen's choice of this card lets her know Morena's goals.

Morena also has the “Power” card. If this is chosen, Morena will have to explain his abilities.

She also has a “Question A” card. This card allows Borksen to ask any question he wants, other than his goals and powers. She can only answer yes, no, yes and no. After that, she can select “Question B” to ask more details about the last question asked in “Question A”.

Lastly, Morena has the “Deal” card. This card allows Borksen to complete Morena's small request to return a card from the graveyard.

While inquiring about the rules, Borksen ensures that Morena is not cheating. Yes and no can sometimes mean the same answer, depending on how the person says it. “Yes, I don’t think so” and “No, I don’t think so” can both be used in response to the same question. Morena will answer questions from his own perspective and will not cheat. With this, fans can look forward to some pretty interesting games unfolding in the next chapter.

Hunter x Hunter is available to read via Viz Media. The series is officially available for fans to read for free through Shonen Jump and the Manga Plus app. The release date for the next chapter of Hunter x Hunter, Hunter x Hunter Episode 408, has been set for November 24, 2024.