Kite confirms that once they pass this point, there will be no machinery or outside help. They enter the NGL interior to track the spreading threat of the Chimera Ants .
Chapter 189 marks the official entry of the protagonists into the autonomous region, an isolated territory that forbids modern technology. Kite confirms that once they pass this point,
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Nearby, a group of Chimera Ants is seen massacring humans. One particular ant is shown laughing while using handguns, highlighting their terrifying ability to adapt and use human weaponry. This is witnessed from a distance by Pokkle and Ponzu , who realize the extreme danger they are in. Arc Significance This is witnessed from a distance by Pokkle
Kite’s group (including Gon and Killua) arrives at the NGL border. They are greeted by officials who enforce strict entry protocols. To maintain the region's "nature-only" status, the group must leave behind all modern items, including clothes with synthetic fibers and metal accessories.
This chapter serves as the transition from the investigative phase of the Chimera Ant Arc to the high-stakes survival phase. It establishes the "primitive" setting of NGL, which limits the Hunters' resources and sets the stage for the brutal battles that follow.
Before crossing the final boundary, they are led into a massive hollow tree. Surprisingly, this area is filled with computers and advanced technology. The officials explain this hub is used for NGL’s international diplomacy and information exchange, as it is technically "outside" the inner border.