Arc 8Escape from the First Tier
Joey and Kurapika manipulated the Succession War while investigating Nasubi’s powers and moving Kacho and Fugetsu toward safety. Joey descended to the lower tiers, allied with Morena and the Shu-U Family, and the Third Prince became entangled in Gohndobba’s murder and the hunt for the missing princes.
- Joey and Kurapika exposed Satobi’s concealed Nen, while Biscuit’s confrontation led the Seventh Queen to order his arrest for Marayam’s assassination.
- Joey and Hisoka helped Kacho and Fugetsu escape to the Third Tier, where Piyon sheltered them, as Joey and Kurapika confronted Tserriednich and Joey later destroyed the Fourth Prince.
- Joey and Kurapika dealt with Benjamin’s questions and the escalating violence aboard the ship, while Joey arranged to leave the First Tier and protect Momoze.
- Joey and Hisoka broke into Nasubi’s bedchamber, and Joey’s attempted bomb failed when Nasubi revived and revealed further Guardian Nen Beast powers.
- Joey moved Kacho and Fugetsu through the lower tiers, evaded surveillance, and made a deal with Onior to send Shu-U Family personnel to the First Tier.
- Joey met Morena, admitted he had dealt with the Fourth Prince, and agreed to protect her in exchange for information and an aura-sensing ring.
- Joey arranged for three Shu-U Family members to attack Gohndobba, but Miguel killed the Third Prince’s guard and blamed the Phantom Troupe.
- Miguel told the Third Prince that DIO in Room 12 was a clone and warned that the Ai Yi Yi Family might target the Princes, while Chorai considered using the information to strengthen his position.