Hunter%2cx%2chunter%2c%e2%80%93%2craw%2c%e3%80%90%e7%ac%ac197%e8%a9%b1%e3%80%91%2chunter%2cx%2chunter%2c%e2%80%93%2craw%2c%e3%80%90%e7%ac%ac197%e8%a9%b1%e3%80%91%2craw%2cfree%2conline%20 May 2026

Meruem, the Chimera Ant King, leaves the nest in search of a place to establish his rule, displaying a cold, ruthless intellect that far surpasses his subordinates.

: The official English distributor. You can read the latest chapters and the entire back catalog (including Chapter 197) with a subscription. Meruem, the Chimera Ant King, leaves the nest

In this chapter, we see the Ants continuing to evolve at an alarming rate. Following the death of the Queen and the birth of the King, the hierarchy of the hive begins to fracture. The "Union" referenced in the title highlights the tactical alliances forming—not just among the Ants, but among the humans trying to stop them. In this chapter, we see the Ants continuing

While the Ants were born to serve a collective, Chapter 197 shows individual Squadron Leaders developing their own personalities, desires, and even names, which leads to unpredictable and dangerous behavior. While the Ants were born to serve a

Netero, Morel, and Knov continue their infiltration. This chapter emphasizes the "cleanup" phase where they must deal with the remaining Squadron Leaders who have scattered across the continent to start their own colonies. Key Themes