With the manga’s return after a long hiatus, each chapter brings major developments in the story. Hunter x Hunter fans are excited as Chapter 402 is set to release after this one, continuing the thrilling Succession Contest arc.  Here’s a quick look at what happened in the previous chapter, what fans are expecting for the upcoming release, and what might unfold in the next chapter.

Previous Chapter Recap: Chapter 401

In Chapter 401, Kurapika had a crucial meeting with Longhi, a character tied to Beyond Netero. Longhi revealed a shocking truth: she is one of Beyond Netero’s many biological children. These children were born with the ability to use Nen from birth, making them powerful fighters. Kurapika, currently serving as Prince Woble’s bodyguard, found himself in a negotiation with Longhi. They discussed a peace treaty between Prince Woble and Prince Tubeppa to prevent conflict between the two princes. 

Longhi’s Nen ability, called Transparent World – Moonlight Act, allows her to create contracts that can either grant or take away powers. If anyone breaks the treaty, they would lose access to their Nen abilities for one week. This chapter added more depth to the ongoing Succession Contest and hinted at Longhi’s personal goals, which seem to be connected to her father, Beyond Netero.

Trigger Warning: This article contains references to alcohol and drugs.

Malayalam actors Sreenath Bhasi of Manjummel Boys and Prayaga Martin are reportedly under the scanner of a police investigation because of their alleged connection to gangster KK Omprakash. As per a report by OnManorama, the police have confirmed that the actors had visited the notorious goon at his hotel room in Kochi.

The report also specifies that the ongoing investigation is based on the mobile phones recovered from the gangster. The police cannot disclose information about CCTV footage they received and will also question the actors named in their report.

For those unversed, gangster KK Omprakash and his Kollam-native associate, Shihas, had been arrested by police after they received a tip-off about a drug sale ahead of Alan Walker‘s music show in Kochi on October 6, 2024.

The police apprehended the gangster and conducted a raid in his hotel room, where they had seized liquid drugs and 8 bottles of alcohol. As per a report by Manorama News, the authorities had found over 4 liters of alcohol and cocaine residue in the room.

All the suspects have been reported to have undergone blood tests and were staying in 3 different rooms at the hotel. According to the report, the suspects also organized a DJ party on October 5, the same day on which Bhasi and Prayaga are speculated to have visited the gangster.

The remand report has mentioned that the actors and nearly 20 others had apparently visited the gangster on the said day. Moreover, Omprakash was later sent on bail after arrest, with the court saying that the police had failed to collect a commercial quantity of drugs during the raid.

Disclaimer: If you know someone who is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please reach out to the authorities and report it. There are several helplines available for the same.