For a full breakdown of the episode's production and cast, you can check its entry on IMDb or Hunterpedia.
Some viewers find the episode's slow pace and heavy focus on side characters frustrating during the "Palace Invasion," while others appreciate the meticulous world-building and the long-term payoff regarding Gyro.
The episode provides a major narrative payoff by referencing Gyro , the former leader of NGL. Welfin realizes his true loyalty remains with his old friend, leading him to abandon his hostility toward Ikalgo and reveal crucial information. Hunter x Hunter 2011 (Dub) Episode 123
The episode primarily follows the confrontation between the octopus Chimera Ant and the suspicious, paranoid Welfin in the lower levels of the Royal Palace.
Parallel to the standoff, Palm Siberia , who had been captured and experimented on, finally emerges from her cocoon. She is revealed to have been reborn as a Chimera Ant (Experimental Soldier No. 1), complete with a purple gem on her forehead and a new, colder disposition. Viewer Reception For a full breakdown of the episode's production
Welfin attempts to use his Nen ability, Missile Man , to force Ikalgo into submission. He fires "black centipedes" into Ikalgo's head, which are designed to grow and cause excruciating pain if the victim resists or lies.
Despite the pain, Ikalgo refuses to back down. This unexpected resolve rattles Welfin, causing him to doubt his own motives. As the two clash, Welfin begins to regain lost memories of his human life in the NGL. Welfin realizes his true loyalty remains with his
Fans and reviewers on Reddit often highlight this episode for giving depth to side characters like Welfin and Ikalgo, transforming them from minor threats into complex individuals.