Ep. 28: Hanzo severely injures Gon during their intense Hunter Exam battle.
Aired on May 20, 2000
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The upcoming confrontation pits Hanzo against Gon. Despite Gon exerting maximum effort to defend himself, he is clearly outmatched by the skilled ninja. Hanzo inflicts serious damage on Gon, including a broken arm, yet Gon refuses to concede defeat. He believes that passing the Hunter Exam immediately is essential for his goal of locating his father. This encounter serves as a critical test of his endurance and determination within the Hunter Exam arc.
Episodes
- Ep. 24 · Gon recovers from poison while Killua defeats the Amori Brothers and Leorio faces snake venom.
- Ep. 25 · Gon and friends escape cave snakes after Leorio is poisoned and Gon retrieves antidote
- Ep. 26 · Chairman Netero interviews nine examinees and unveils tournament brackets for the final test.
- Ep. 27 · Hisoka and Kurapika clash in the final stage, ending with Hisoka conceding victory
- Ep. 28 · Hanzo severely injures Gon during their intense Hunter Exam battle.
- Ep. 29 · Hanzo yields to Gon's persistence while Satotz reveals exam results and identities.
- Ep. 30 · Killua Fails Exam After Illumi Confrontation and Bodoro Murder
- Ep. 31 · Gon Pursues Killua While Friends Abandon Their Plans to Join the Search
- Ep. 32 · Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika travel to Killua's home on Kukuroo Mountain.