Chapter 358

Eve (前夜, Zen'ya) is the 358th chapter of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Synopsis
The day of the expedition finally arrives as all the Dark Continent voyagers gather in Kakin, in front of the Black Whale. The Kakin royal family is gathered at the assembly, with each prince believing that they will win the succession war. Passengers begin entering the Black Whale; the first deck being for the royal family and political VIPS, the second deck for wealthy people and celebrities, and the third for the general public. Prince Benjamin's hired soldiers begin discussing the schedules of the princes, with the head soldier noting that actual opportunities to assassinate the other princes may not come.

Kurapika and Oito are discussing ways of escaping the Black Whale. Kurapika ponders the quantity and strength of the other princes' forces, as well as the consequences of the frivolous examination conducted by Dark Continent committee. Mizaistom calls Kurapika to inform him of the increasing conflict levels on the third floor, due to fights, apparent ticket forgeries, larceny, etc. Because of this, the Zodiacs are unlikely to meet up as planned. Kurapika assures Oito that there are escape routes if the worst happens, to which Oito reacts emotionally because she was initially prepared to face death. Kurapika calls the system controls room to get data, when he senses Nen coming from Woble, shocking him.