Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers: Assassination plot goes awry while Halkenburg's true origin is revealed

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers have just dropped, giving a glimpse of how the Succession War is developing as major characters begin to take action. Like the last two chapters, this one will also be heavy on dialogue and will include significant revelations. However, contrary to earlier expectations, the plot to assassinate Prince Luzurus will not take place in this chapter, although there will still be an assassination attempt elsewhere.

In the previous chapter, readers saw Melody and Kacho working alongside Kaiser to devise a plan to save Fugetsu’s life. The path to achieving this seemed to involve eliminating a Prince. Now, Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers also reveal when this plan will be set in motion.

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Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers follows Balsamilco

Halkenburg as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Shueisha)

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 will allegedly be titled Results. According to the spoilers, the chapter will begin on the eleventh day, which is Wednesday, at 6:45 am. Balsamilco will attempt to assassinate Prince Halkenburg using the weapon of mass destruction that was introduced in the previous chapter.

However, he will proceed cautiously, understanding that the use of this weapon might have far-reaching consequences.

Balsamilco will be hoping to take advantage of the fact that none of Halkenburg's soldiers are present to protect him, and he will see an opportunity to strike. Yet, he will encounter Vict, who is possessed, performing military signals. At that moment, Halkenburg and his men will arrive, and Halkenburg will target Balsamilco with his Possession Arrow ability.

Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers then move to 7:50 am, in Room 1001. Balsamilco will receive a message from Prince Benjamin, informing him that Halkenburg had fired an arrow at him using his powers, but it had missed. Halkenburg had then collapsed, possibly due to exhaustion or as a tactic to delay his trial. In response, Balsamilco will resolve to carry out his mission and eliminate Halkenburg by that night.

Meanwhile, the First Queen Unma will appear, speaking to someone over the phone. She will inform the person that she will not be able to attend dinner. With a smug expression, she will declare her pride in her son, Halkenburg.

Kaiser as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Shueisha)

Next, Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers shift focus to Kacho's letter to Benjamin, which will reveal the identity of Halkenburg's biological mother. It will also be noted that all the Princes, except for Tserriednich and Marayam, had refused to accept Kacho's letter. Kacho, Melody, and Kaiser will then decide to put their plan into action on Thursday.

The chapter will then turn to Zhang Lei, who will observe that one of the coins dropped by his Guardian Spirit Beast has increased in value from one to 10.

Meanwhile, Kurapika will inform Queen Oito that there is no way to escape the ship, and that withdrawing from the Succession War will be futile. To protect both herself and Prince Woble, they will have no choice but to continue fighting.

Finally, as per Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers, Kaiser and other members of the Justice Bureau will discuss Halkenburg's deteriorating condition, predicting that he will die soon. The chapter will end with Halkenburg shown bedridden and under guard observation.

Final thoughts

Melody as seen in Hunter x Hunter (Image via Madhouse)

Overall, Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 seems to be a really interesting read for fans who have waited for years to see the Succession War Arc progress.

Based on the Hunter x Hunter Chapter 403 spoilers, this installment raises questions, particularly about whether Halkenburg actually missed Balsamilco when he fired at him, or if something else is at play. Ever since mangaka Togashi returned with weekly releases, the Succession War has continued to intensify, with unexpected twists and strategic maneuvers keeping the readers engaged.

There is now another mystery to solve: why did Unma let Halkenburg be raised by the Second Queen, Duazul? And to keep readers hooked to the series, there is also the little revelation that Luzurus' planned assassination will take place the next day.