Hunter x Hunter's prolonged breaks in both the manga and anime have left enthusiasts yearning for more content, with numerous storylines hanging in the balance due to the mangaka Yoshihiro Togashi. Within the manga, the journey to the Dark Continent serves as the backdrop for the ongoing Succession Contest arc.
This arc thrusts Kurapika into the spotlight as he undertakes the role of a bodyguard amidst the Kakin prince succession conflict, where the last prince standing will claim the throne of Kakin. The Succession Contest arc introduces a plethora of characters, both old and new, who play vital roles in shaping the unfolding events.
9 Bill
Kurapika's Trusted Comrade Safeguarding Prince Woble and Queen Oito
- Introduction: Manga Chapter 358
Bill enters the scene in the manga as a supporting figure aiding Kurapika in defending the fourteenth Prince Woble and his mother, Queen Oito. An adept Nen user, Bill can enhance the growth of living entities, including augmenting the Nen abilities of others. Serving as the prince's bodyguard has fostered a bond between Bill and Kurapika, the sole surviving guardians under Queen Oito's command.
Despite professing his cowardice, Bill displays true valor by standing alongside Kurapika in shielding the innocent Prince Woble and Queen Oito from potential assailants, even amidst perilous circumstances.
8 Nasubi Hui Guo Rou
Kakin's Emperor Overseeing the Succession Battle
- Introduction: Manga Chapter 340
As the Emperor of Kakin, Nasubi Hui Guo Rou steers his country towards the Dark Continent, orchestrating a lethal succession battle among his heirs. With Kakin joining forces with other nations to form the V6, Nasubi achieves his ambition of elevating his nation into a global powerhouse.
Onboard the Black Whale, Nasubi presides over the succession battle, yet his actions hint at hidden agendas, especially following the mysterious death of his daughter Momoze and the enigmatic rituals associated with it.
7 Queen Oito
Guardian of Prince Woble, Striving for Survival
- Introduction: Manga Chapter 349
Queen Oito, the mother of the infant Prince Woble, finds herself reluctantly entangled in the succession conflict, despite her desire to avoid it. Hired as a bodyguard, Kurapika earns Oito's trust, allowing him a prominent role among her attendants.
Through Kurapika's Nen abilities, Oito's latent Nen potential awakens, enabling her to learn Nen herself. Empowered by Kurapika's assistance, Oito even employs a Nen ability, utilizing Little Eye to clandestinely monitor other princes.