Ep. 9: Gon defeats Sedokan while Kurapika confronts Majitani and reveals his clan's ability
Aired on November 27, 2011
Gon secures victory in his battle against Sedokan. Kurapika prepares to face his next opponent, Majitani, who displays a spider tattoo identifying him as a member of the Phantom Troupe. This sight triggers intense rage in Kurapika, causing his clan's unique ability to manifest uncontrollably. Empowered by this emotion, Kurapika defeats Majitani. Following this confrontation, Leorio steps forward to agree to fight next in the sequence. This event occurs during the Hunter Exam arc, specifically noted as episode 9 out of 21. The narrative focuses on the immediate aftermath of the fights and the emotional reactions of the participants regarding their opponents' identities.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Hisoka navigates the swamp traps while testing Leorio and Gon's worthiness.
- Ep. 6 · Phase Two Cooking Test and Spider Eagle Egg Retrieval Challenge
- Ep. 7 · Contestants rest on Netero's airship while Killua reveals his assassin background and Gon tests the chairman's reflexes.
- Ep. 8 · Candidates face the Trick Tower's majority rule challenge in Phase Three of the Hunter Exam.
- Ep. 9 · Gon defeats Sedokan while Kurapika confronts Majitani and reveals his clan's ability
- Ep. 10 · Leorio wagers time to prove Majitani feigns unconsciousness while Hisoka defeats Togari.
- 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.