The New Continent (新大陸, Shin Tairiku) is an uninhabited island located in the uncharted waters of Lake Mobius, and outside of the territory colonized by mankind thus far.[1]
Overview[]
In the world of Hunter × Hunter, the known territory colonized by mankind is located in the center of the enormous Lake Mobius, itself located in the center of the Dark Continent. A Far Ocean Boundary[note 1] lies in Lake Mobius between the colonized territories and the Dark Continent, and encloses a neutral zone. The neutral zone itself is separated into territorial waters (where all of humanity's normal navigation and fishing take place), and uncharted waters. The New Continent is an uninhabited island lying within the uncharted waters of the neutral zone.[1]
The New Continent is believed to be a much safer place than the Dark Continent,[2] which is why the V6 passed it off as the actual Dark Continent for the public at large who sought to travel there with the Kakin Empire.[1]
Plot[]
Succession Contest arc[]
Reckoning that, due to the massive support from the populace, it would be impossible to stop Kakin's project of colonizing the Dark Continent without military intervention, Deputy Secretary Steiner of the International Permit Agency (IPA) suggests that the V5 approve of the expedition, making it so the Black Whale 1 makes a stop at one of the uninhabited islands near the Far Ocean Border. This island is to be passed off as the New Continent in place of the Dark Continent for immigrants. Only the countries of V6, Beyond Netero and certain members of the Hunter Association, the IPA, and Restricted Voyage Agencies are to know the truth, as they are meant to explore the actual Dark Continent. The V5 approves of the proposition,[2] which is subsequently put in practice; the plan for the explorers is:[1]
Map showing the relative position of the New Continent to other geographical structures
- Have the Black Whale 1 land on the New Continent to end the voyage for the Kakin Royal Family and the general passengers of the Black Whale 1.[1]
- Have the explorers transfer to a ship owned by Morel Mackernasey to travel to the Gate on the Far Ocean Boundary and meet with the Gatekeeper.[1]
- Along the way to the Gate, set up a small island staging base to facilitate supplies and personnel distribution, as well as transport from the Dark Continent back to the base.[1]
- Accompany Beyond in exploring the Dark Continent, with the assistance of the Gatekeeper.[1][2]
The New Continent is expected to be reached in two months of travel.[1]
In order to arrest Saiyu, the Monkey (the traitor within the Zodiacs) for colluding with Beyond Netero. Mizaistom, the Ox plans to arrest him before they reach the New Continent.[3]
References[]
Notes
- ↑ The Far Ocean Boundary is denoted by a dotted line in the shape of a circle surrounding the V6. It is not featured in most maps seen in the series.