Hunter x Hunter Episode 7: Showdown x on the x Airship
All the candidates are told by Beans, Neteros' secretary to get their dinner and rest and prepare for the third phase the next morning. Tonpa tries to commit sabotage again by trying to keep Kurapika and Leorio awake for the whole night, but is exasperated to find that none of them fall for his tricks. Gon and Killua explore the airship, and Killua tells Gon that he is actually from a family of assassins. He wished to strike out on his own, which his family has not taken lightly. Neteros arrives and tests both boys' instinct and asks how they felt about the difficulty of the exam. Neteros invites both of them to a game, whoever can grab the ball he is holding before dawn will immediately pass the exam. Gon and Killua find it too hard to pass up, but discovers that with Neteros' skills, they are unable to grab the ball. Eventually Killua realizes that with their skills, they will never be able to take the ball from Neteros for a year, if he keeps it up. Killua retires, but then takes it out on two candidates who harass him, by maiming and killing them. Gon continues trying to grab the ball, and uses a headbutt on Neteros. The old man realizes that Gon will crack his skull if he continues with his headbutt, so he uses his right hand to push Gon away from him. Gon then tells Neteros then he has managed to get him to use his right hand once, which he had not used from the start of the challenge. After his speech, Gon falls asleep from exhaustion.
Full recap
After passing the Second Phase, the remaining applicants board an airship heading to the Third Phase of the Hunter Exam. Chairman Netero greets them and announces they have free time for the night to do as they please.
**The Airship Exploration**
Gon and Killua decide to explore the airship, while Kurapika and Leorio choose to rest. As Kurapika and Leorio head to their quarters, Kurapika expresses concern about how many exam phases remain. Tonpa overhears and interjects, telling them there are approximately five or six phases left and warning that the rest period itself might be another test—he suggests they should stay vigilant rather than sleep. Tonpa's intention is to keep them awake and exhausted for the next phase, but his plan fails when both Kurapika and Leorio fall asleep anyway.
**The Examiners' Discussion**
Meanwhile, the examiners discuss the applicants over dinner. They agree the current batch is impressive. Menchi identifies Hanzo as a dangerous applicant, while Buhara mentions that Hisoka was on the verge of attacking someone during the Second Phase. Menchi clarifies that Hisoka was already dangerous before the Second Phase began, which is why she was cautious from the start. Satotz notes that while Hunters seek worthy rivals, Hisoka is someone who maintains intensity where others would slow down.
**Netero's Challenge**
Netero encounters Gon and Killua and challenges them to a game: if they can take a ball from him before 8 AM, they will automatically become Hunters. Killua volunteers to try first, using a technique called Rhythm Echo to create after-images and confuse Netero. However, Netero easily evades all of Killua's attacks. After many failed attempts, Killua becomes frustrated and secretly angry, eventually deciding to quit the challenge.
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