# WebtoonLib — Hunter x Hunter #40

## Series
- title: Hunter x Hunter
- slug: hunter-x-hunter-21ba13

## Chapter
- number: 40
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
As Illumi's oppressive influence threatens to shatter Killua's spirit and drag him back into the shadows of his assassin lineage, the bonds of friendship are put to the ultimate test. Stepping into the tense standoff, Leorio proves he is far more than just an aspiring doctor, showcasing a fierce loyalty and surprising fortitude that defies his often-underestimated role. In a powerful display that manga readers champion, he confronts the Zoldyck family's dark legacy head-on, demonstrating that his conviction to protect his friends is as formidable as any Nen ability.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Illumi Zoldyck — Supporting
- Killua Zoldyck — Main
- Leorio Paladiknight — Main

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
As Illumi's oppressive influence threatens to shatter Killua's spirit and drag him back into the shadows of his assassin lineage, the bonds of friendship are put to the ultimate test.

### Spoiler summary
As Illumi's oppressive influence threatens to shatter Killua's spirit and drag him back into the shadows of his assassin lineage, the bonds of friendship are put to the ultimate test. Stepping into the tense standoff, Leorio proves he is far more than just an aspiring doctor, showcasing a fierce loyalty and surprising fortitude that defies his often-underestimated role. In a powerful display that manga readers champion, he confronts the Zoldyck family's dark legacy head-on, demonstrating that his conviction to protect his friends is as formidable as any Nen ability.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Hunter x Hunter #40](/series/hunter-x-hunter-21ba13/chapter-40)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/hunter-x-hunter-21ba13

## Usage
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