Hunter x Hunter (HUNTER×HUNTER)

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

Whale Island

Gon's still trying to catch the Lord of the Lake?

Huh?

Y-Yes...

He's been at it for a week, 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!

I know! It was Gon's father that time, right?

He's his father's son.

Gon actually caught the Lord!

Look, Mito-san!

Mito-san!

I caught the Lord, as promised...

So I can take the Hunter Exam, 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

after Ging pulled it off, at the age of twelve.

And now his son has accomplished the same feat, at the same age.

His eyes have the same shine as his father's.

We can no longer stop him.

Are you sure about this, 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?

Being a Hunter is so great, 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.

I'll pass the exam, and I'll become a Hunter!

Just promise that you'll come back safe.

Can you do that?

Uh-huh, I promise!

Pinky swear made...

Whoever breaks their promise has to swallow a thousand needles.

Sealed with a kiss!

Gon...

Thank you, Mito-san.

Good luck!

Knock 'em dead!

I'm going to become the best Hunter in the world!

Once I'm the best Hunter in the world, I'll come back!

The best Hunter in the world?

Kid doesn't respect us.

Every year, there are millions of skilled applicants for the Hunter Exam.

But only a handful are selected.

Don't say stuff that you can't back up, boy.

What are you doing, Katsuo?

At this rate, you'll never make a decent sailor.

Why are you bent over?

Hey, losers!

Don't slack off!

A-Aye, sir!

Hey...

Didn't you hear me?

Move that box!

A-Aye, Captain!

Hold on.

Thanks!

A storm's coming.

How can you tell, 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...

Hey, take the helm.

A-Aye!

Damn, 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.

If you chew them, you'll feel a little better.

W-Water...

It's coming, 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.

Thanks. I really appreciate it, Katsuo-san.

First, tell me your names.

I'm Gon!

I'm Kurapika.

It's Leorio.

Why do you want to become Hunters?

Hey! If you're not an examiner, 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.

Hey, kid!