Ep. 15: Gon uses butterflies to track Hisoka while Leorio allies with Kurapika after Tonpa's betrayal
Aired on January 15, 2012
Gon employs Bloodcrazy Butterflies to locate Hisoka, planning to steal his tag with a fishing rod. Leorio encounters Tonpa, who denies being his target and provides details about Ponzu, an expert in traps and poison. While Leorio is distracted, Tonpa’s accomplice steals Leorio’s tag. Kurapika arrives and incapacitates both individuals, revealing that Tonpa was actually his target. With the realization that they are not hunting each other, Kurapika and Leorio agree to form an alliance. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 15 out of 21.
Episodes
- Ep. 11 · Leorio loses to Leroute while Killua defeats a serial killer to secure the team's third victory.
- Ep. 12 · The team faces a final choice between a restricted short path and a difficult long route.
- Ep. 13 · A letter from Gon arrives at Whale Island for Aunt Mito, followed by a recap of episodes 1 to 12.
- Ep. 14 · Applicants travel to Zevil Island for the fourth Hunter Exam phase
- Ep. 15 · Gon uses butterflies to track Hisoka while Leorio allies with Kurapika after Tonpa's betrayal
- Ep. 16 · Hisoka stalks Kurapika and Leorio before targeting Gon during the Hunter Exam
- Ep. 17 · Killua defeats Imori while Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika track Ponzu to a cave
- Ep. 18 · Netero interviews remaining applicants after the Fourth Phase concludes with nine survivors
- Ep. 19 · Gon faces Hanzo in the Hunter Exam's final phase where losing advances and killing disqualifies.