Ep. 98: Gon and Killua split up in East Gorteau before Gon faces a hidden ant attack
Aired on September 29, 2013

Upon entering East Gorteau, Gon and Killua divide their paths to prepare for the upcoming assault on the palace. While traveling alone, Gon is quickly ambushed by ants dispatched by Meleoron. Meleoron utilizes his chameleon-like abilities to remain concealed during the encounter. This event occurs within the Chimera Ant arc, which is identified as episode 23 out of a total of 61 episodes. The narrative focuses on the immediate threat posed by these hidden enemies as the characters proceed with their individual strategies inside the city.
Episodes
- Ep. 94 · Killua Breaks Free From Illumi's Needles While Gon Ends His Relationship With Palm
- Ep. 95 · Gon vows vengeance against Neferpitou after Kite's transformation as hunters prepare for East Gorteau
- Ep. 96 · Phantom Troupe members arrive in Meteor City to eliminate the Chimera Ant colony led by Zazan.
- Ep. 97 · The Phantom Troupe confronts Zazan while Feitan reveals his feared true power.
- Ep. 98 · Gon and Killua split up in East Gorteau before Gon faces a hidden ant attack
- Ep. 99 · Gon fights enemies while Killua protects villagers from Chimera Ants as martial law is declared
- Ep. 100 · Royal Guard dispatches Leol to stop Killua while Meleoron reasons with Gon
- Ep. 101 · Killua defeats Ortho siblings in dart game then collapses from blood loss
- Ep. 102 · Gon bonds with Meleoron who reveals his powers and motive to kill the king.