Ep. 17: Killua defeats Imori while Gon, Leorio, and Kurapika track Ponzu to a cave
Aired on January 29, 2012
Killua becomes annoyed by Imori’s constant following and challenges him, Amori, and Umori to a battle, swiftly defeating them. Concurrently, Gon reunites with Leorio and Kurapika. The trio form a strategy to retrieve Ponzu’s tag and locate her at a suspicious cave. Upon arrival, Leorio insists on entering the cave alone to pursue the objective. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically episode 17 out of 21.
Episodes
- 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.
- Ep. 20 · Gon learns exam results while Killua faces Illumi and Bodoro dies
- Ep. 21 · Gon Resolves to Rescue Killua from Illumi at Kukuroo Mountain