Chapter 7

"Respective Reasons" (それぞれの理由 "Sorezore no Riyū") is the Chapter 7 of Hunter x Hunter manga.

Summary
As the marathon still goes on, Nicole had given up. He is mocked by the Amori brothers and told him he's only an ordinary guy and is not fit for the Hunter exam. Tonpa thanks the Amori brothers for making his job easier as the rookie crusher and pays them with money.

After a long run, the candidates will now run up a long staircase. Leorio is eager to finish the marathon. He is accompanied by Kurapika who shares the story of his clan and their scarlet eyes. Leorio tells that his only goal is money but Kurapika know he's lying. With a little push, Leorio told Kurapika the story. He wants to become a doctor and to become one, he needs to have money and a Hunter's License.

Meanwhile, Killua and Gon are just behind the examiner. Gon asks Killua about his reason of becoming a Hunter and Killua only answers that he's not interested in it, and only views the exam as a game. Killua asks Gon the same question, and he replies that he want to become a hunter just like his father.

They have finally reached the exit. Satotz explains that they will now pass through the Numele's Marsh, also called the Crook's Nest. He warns the candidates that if they get themselves tricked by the creatures living here, they'll end up being dead.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Nicole
 * Amori Brothers
 * Tonpa
 * Leorio
 * Kurapika
 * Satotz
 * Killua
 * Gon
 * Hanzo