Ep. 45: Kurapika's past training and his first job lead to a potential new ally on a train.
Aired on November 11, 2000

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This segment features flashbacks of Kurapika training under his master, revealing how he secretly passed the Hunter Exam and acquired his chains. The narrative explains his specific Nen type and details the personal changes he underwent during this period. Following these memories, the story shifts to Kurapika after receiving his first job assignment. He boards a train where he encounters an individual who may eventually become an important ally. The content is associated with the Yorknew City arc and the Phantom Troupe arc, serving as the first part of twenty-six total segments in this classification.
Episodes
- Ep. 41 · Gon and Killua discover their Hatsu types while Gon battles Hisoka in a one-round fight.
- Ep. 42 · Hisoka and Gon's Battle Concludes with Hisoka's Victory and Phantom Troupe Connection
- Ep. 43 · Killua enters the tournament after Gon's match, facing kidnapping attempts by Gido, Sadaro, and Riehlvelt.
- Ep. 44 · Gon and Killua Perfect Nen Skills and Pass Exam Before Whale Island
- Ep. 45 · Kurapika's past training and his first job lead to a potential new ally on a train.
- Ep. 46 · Gon and Killua travel to Whale Island and rescue a fox-bear cub from poachers
- Ep. 47 · Gon and Killua attempt internet repair while Mito reveals secrets about Ging
- Ep. 48 · Kurapika and five hunters face black-clad attackers during a job interview test
- Ep. 49 · Heart Tone, Kurapika, and Dowsing: Data Discovery and Spy Identification