Ep. 39: Kurapika seeks employment and interviews for a bodyguard role connected to the Southern Piece Auction.
Aired on July 14, 2012

Kurapika departs from his master Mizuken to pursue employment opportunities. He arrives at an interview for a position as a bodyguard for a client with ties to the Southern Piece Auction. This event occurs during the Yorknew City arc, also known as the Phantom Troupe arc, specifically marking the twenty-second episode of the series on March 22. The narrative focuses on Kurapika's transition from his previous life under Mizuken's guidance to entering the competitive job market in a new city, setting the stage for future conflicts involving auction-related dangers.
Episodes
- Ep. 35 · Gon and Killua train in Nen while Wing reveals exam results before the fight with Hisoka begins
- Ep. 36 · Gon pays Hisoka after a fight where bungee gum controls his movements before they leave Heavens Arena.
- Ep. 37 · Gon returns to Whale Island with Killua and learns about Ging's history from Mito and her grandmother.
- Ep. 38 · Gon and Killua travel to Yorknew City after receiving a message from Gon's father.
- Ep. 39 · Kurapika seeks employment and interviews for a bodyguard role connected to the Southern Piece Auction.
- Ep. 40 · Kurapika and applicants fight assailants while Killua seeks brother's help for Greed Island intel
- Ep. 41 · Gon and Killua investigate Greed Island while the Phantom Troupe assembles in Yorknew City.
- Ep. 42 · Gon and Killua reunite with Leorio to earn money as the Phantom Troupe departs
- Ep. 43 · Phantom Troupe raids auction room only to find merchandise moved by Shadow Beasts