Hunter x Hunter, Chapter 414, titled ‘Comrades’, shifts attention back to one of the Succession Contest’s most dangerous unresolved plotlines: Beyond Netero’s curse. While the chapter continues the political conflict aboard the Black Whale, it also raises new questions about the curse’s target, its activation, and its possible connection to Prince Woble.
What is Beyond Netero’s Curse in Hunter x Hunter?
The foundation of the curse was established earlier in the Succession Contest when Longhi revealed that she was one of Beyond Netero’s children. She also disclosed that Beyond had created multiple “strong” and “weak” curse sacrifices, each marked to kill the prince they were assigned to guard once the sacrifice died, transferring the curse to that target.
Longhi further revealed a physical curse mark located at the back of her throat, shaped like an eye surrounded by Nen script. The mark suggests that the curse is more than a simple Nen contract and instead operates through a physical seal connected to Beyond’s ability.
Rather than attacking directly, Beyond’s plan relies on individuals embedded within the Kakin royal families. Even while imprisoned, his preparations continue to influence the Succession Contest, making him one of the conflict’s most dangerous participants.
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Why Is Prince Woble At The Center Of Beyond Netero’s Curse?
Chapter 414 places renewed focus on Prince Woble after Kurapika considers whether the curse was fully activated before the Black Whale departed. He recalls sensing a brief surge of Nen near Woble after entering Room 1014, although he cannot determine exactly what triggered it.
The chapter also explores the possibility that Woble may hold a deeper connection to Beyond than previously believed. Earlier revelations established that Beyond has hidden children among the Kakin royal family, leading Kurapika and Queen Oito to consider whether Woble herself could be one of them.
Another possibility raised in the chapter is that the curse may not be targeting Woble directly. Kurapika considers whether the Nen he sensed might instead be linked to a decoy standing in for the prince, complicating efforts to identify the curse’s true objective.
How Does Kurapika Plan To Stop Beyond Netero’s Curse?
As Kurapika examines the available evidence, he concludes that confronting the curse without understanding its activation carries enormous risk. His discussion with Queen Oito also explores the strategic value of keeping Woble hidden if that offers the safest way to avoid becoming the curse’s target.
The investigation also highlights the political consequences surrounding Woble. If she cannot be located, the higher-ranked princes would have little choice but to continue searching for her instead of focusing entirely on eliminating rival claimants in the Succession Contest.
The chapter leaves Kurapika without definitive answers but makes it clear that identifying the curse’s conditions is now one of his highest priorities before the conflict aboard the Black Whale escalates further.
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How Does Hunter x Hunter Chapter 414 End?
The chapter’s closing pages expand the story beyond the curse itself. After Kurapika reflects on the importance of trusting his friends, the manga teases the return of Gon, Killua, and Alluka, setting up their involvement in the unfolding crisis.
Chapter 414 also continues to connect Beyond Netero’s ambitions to the Dark Continent, an expedition he has led before and one his father, Isaac Netero, forbade him from repeating until after his death, providing additional context for Beyond’s long-term objectives.
Although the chapter leaves many questions unanswered, it significantly raises the stakes surrounding Beyond’s curse. Whether Woble is truly the intended target, whether the curse has already been activated, and how Kurapika intends to stop it remain unresolved, positioning the mystery as one of the central storylines heading into the next chapter of Hunter x Hunter.