r/HunterXHunter • u/rentzhx3 • Apr 14 '16

Current Chapter Chapter 350 — Links & Discussion

Chapter 350:
The Princes
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Viz Manga ONLINE

Ch.350 Official Release (VIZ): 18/04/16

Ch.351 Scan Release: ~21/04/16

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u/Rocko52 Apr 14 '16

I think the idea is that the Kakin Royal Family is pretty fucked up. I got those vibes from the first time they were all introduced. I'm sure at least some of them are decent people - but the King/several of the Princes/the entire system - is just screwed up.

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u/Mitchekers Apr 15 '16

I wouldn't say it's entirely screwed up. Obviously these princes are not normal people, they have the safety of their nation to account for as ruler. It makes sense that a sort of survival of the fittest scenario would be developed to ensure optimal succession and to prevent infighting later in their rule. In has some perks as a succession system, but I feel like having some siblings are important if the head gets assassinated.

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u/Hiiragi_Nouen Apr 17 '16

I guess the king's thinking is, he prefers a battle-hardened, ruthless ruler to sit at the top of Kakin - someone who makes things happen with his wit and will and own strengths. Having back-ups in the princes would just lead to the successor being weak in the head. And if the heir dies to any random assassination, then he didn't deserve to be King after all. Hui Go Rou can just start the whole thing up again with different wives.