"Fearsome monsters..." "Exotic creatures..." "Vast riches..." "Hidden treasures..." "Evil enclaves..." "Unexplored lands..." "The word "unknown" holds magic." "And some incredible people are drawn to that magic." "They are known as Hunters!" "Departure x And x Friends 580)}Whale Island" "Gon's still trying to catch the Lord of the Lake?" "Huh?" "Y-Yes... non-stop." "You promised he could take the Hunter Exam if he caught the Lord of the Lake?" "What a fool!" "Five adults couldn't manage to reel in that monster." "How is a child supposed to catch that beast?" "Mito-san doesn't want him taking the Hunter Exam." "But Gon's old man was the same age when he caught it..." "He can't do it." "Got him!" "Yes!" "Yes!" "Yes!" "Yes!" "Yes!" "I got him good!" "It's huge!" "This is the Lord of the Lake?" "It's been twenty years!" "right?" "He's his father's son." "Gon actually caught the Lord!" "Mito-san!" "Mito-san!" "as promised... right?" "Right?" "I'll do my best." "I promise to become a Hunter!" "It must be in the blood..." "No one has been able to catch the Lord at the age of twelve." "at the same age." "His eyes have the same shine as his father's." "We can no longer stop him." "Gon?" "Uh-huh." "Your father abandoned you when you were still young to become a Hunter." "I know." "He chose becoming a Hunter over raising you!" "Isn't that amazing?" "Huh?" "he was willing to abandon his own kid!" "It's a dangerous job!" "You never know when you might lose your life!" "Don't you understand?" "I don't." "But I want to know more!" "I want to become a Hunter and discover why it was so important to my dad!" "You really are Ging's son..." "I promise I'll pass the exam." "and I'll become a Hunter!" "Just promise that you'll come back safe." "Can you do that?" "I promise!" "Pinky swear made..." "Whoever breaks their promise has to swallow a thousand needles." "Sealed with a kiss!" "Gon..." "Mito-san." "Good luck!" "Knock 'em dead!" "I'm going to become the best Hunter in the world!" "I'll come back!" "The best Hunter in the world?" "Kid doesn't respect us." "there are millions of skilled applicants for the Hunter Exam." "But only a handful are selected." "boy." "Katsuo?" "you'll never make a decent sailor." "Why are you bent over?" "losers!" "Don't slack off!" "sir!" "Hey..." "Didn't you hear me?" "Move that box!" "Captain!" "Hold on." "Thanks!" "A storm's coming." "boy?" "That's what the seagulls are saying." "What?" "Plus..." "It's a huge storm that's coming!" "It's true..." "I can tell by the smell!" "That boy..." "Those eyes..." "Could he be..." "Captain!" "The mast won't last much longer!" "We should lower the sails!" "Don't be stupid!" "The fun's about to start." "Here we go!" "Full to port!" "Let's fly!" "Hunter Vocabulary" "Gon" "Those waves weren't much... take the helm." "A-Aye!" "this is one lousy crew." "Not a one of them can stand." "Pathetic." "And they're supposed to be taking the Hunter Examination." "What a laugh!" "Here are some herbs." "you'll feel a little better." "W-Water... so hold on." "That boy..." "This is one sour apple..." "I see." "There are a few tough nuts on board." "Excuse me!" "H-Here is your water!" "Thanks." "Now drink your fill." "Katsuo-san." "tell me your names." "I'm Gon!" "I'm Kurapika." "It's Leorio." "Why do you want to become Hunters?" "you can't boss us around!" "Just answer the question!" "My dad is a Hunter." "I left Whale Island because I want to know why my dad desired so much to be a Hunter." "Whale Island..." "So this is Ging's son." "The day has finally come." "kid!" "Huh?" "You're not supposed to answer his question!" "Why can't I tell him why I'm here?" "huh?" "I don't wish to reveal why I'm here." "I agree with Leorio." "What?" "Hey!" "Aren't you younger than I am?" "Show some respect!" "It's quite simple to avoid pesky questions by offering a plausible lie." "Hey!" "Are you listening to me?" "it is quite shameful to rely upon deceit." "I would be exposing my deepest secrets." "That is why I cannot provide an answer." "you..." "Don't ignore me!" "you refuse to answer my question." "Katsuo." "Captain." "Tell the examination board that we have two more dropouts." "What do you mean?" "You still haven't figured it out?" "The Hunter Examination has already begun." "What?" "There are as many Hunter wannabes as there are stars in the sky." "The examiners don't have the time or resources to review them all." "to trim the fat." "I've already notified the board that everyone else on this ship had to withdraw. they'd stand no chance in the Hunter Examination's later stages." "you only proceed to the main exam if I pass you." "So think carefully before you answer my question." "So he says..." "Should have told us sooner." "I am the last survivor of the Kurta Clan." "my clan was annihilated by a band of criminals. the Phantom Troupe." "So you want to become a bounty hunter?" "The Phantom Troupe is a Class-A bounty." "Not even the most grizzled Hunters can touch them." "You'd be throwing away your life." "I do not fear death." "I fear only that my rage will fade over time." "you want revenge." "Does that require that you become a Hunter?" "Leorio." "That's Leorio-san to you!" "Places accessible only to Hunters..." "Information otherwise unobtainable..." "Actions otherwise impossible..." "There are more reasons than your brain could possibly handle." "Hey!" "Leorio-san?" "Me?" "I'll make it short." "I want money." "Money can get you everything!" "A big house!" "A nice car!" "Good liquor!" "Leorio." "That's three times now." "Step outside." "here and now." "Leorio!" "Take that back!" "That's Leorio-san to you." "boys!" "I'm not finished yet!" "Just let them go." "Huh?" "Mito-san once told me... you need to make an effort to learn why they're angry." "It's important for them to understand why they're mad." "So we should let them settle it themselves." "Captain!" "L-Look... the ship will sink." "Lower the sails now." "Aye!" "I'll help!" "come with me." "I'll take the helm." "Aye!" "Full to starboard!" "Hurry!" "The waterspout is gonna catch us!" "Take back what you said!" "Leorio." "How many times must I repeat myself?" "You should show me some respect." "I won't back down." "Then I have no choice..." "Katsuo-san!" "Damn it!" "Pull 'em out!" "Now..." "You idiot! you'd be shark bait now." "Honestly..." "How reckless can you be?" "But you did catch me." "Huh?" "You both caught me!" "I guess so..." "Gon!" "Katsuo-san!" "Gon!" "You saved my life." "I couldn't have done it alone." "These two helped save you." "Huh?" "Thank you very much!" "you don't need to thank me." "Well..." "I'm glad you're okay." "Yeah!" "So I'll be returning to my station!" "What?" "I apologize for my rude behavior." "Leorio-san." "Wh-What's with the sudden change?" "We sound like strangers..." "Just call me Leorio..." "Leorio works." "I'm also sorry." "I take back everything I said." "I was wrong." "it's okay." "I like you guys!" "Okay!" "I'll take responsibility for bringing you three to the port closest to the exam site." "Really?" "What about your test?" "Like I said..." "It's my decision to make." "And all three of you pass!" "Yay!" "And so began Gon's journey..." "To follow in his father's footsteps and become a Hunter." "Next time:" "Test x Of x Tests." "Look forward to it!"