Chapter 5

"The First Phase Begins, Part 1" (第1次試験開始(1) "Dai Ichi-ji Shiken Kaishi (1)") is the Chapter 5 of the Hunter x Hunter manga.

Summary
In Zaban City, Kiriko is disguised as a human and is guiding Gon and his friends towards the hunter exam center. They enter a normal-looking restaurant. Kiriko orders a special dish which serves as a password for the Hunter exam. The waitress leads them to an empty room with table and food. As they eat, the room begins to descend slowly, just like an elevator.

As they eat, they talk about different kinds of Hunters and what kinds of profit you will gain once you become one. Gon wonders why there are many people who wants to become Hunters. Kurapika says it's the most noble thing, while Leorio claims it to be the most profitable job. The two of them started lectuing Gon about having a Hunter's License. After a while, the elevator stopped and the doors opened.

They were elcome by the sight of hundreds of candidates fot the exam, Kurapika states everyone in the room is an expert about something. Tonpa greets the three of them, and introduces himself. It's his 35th time to enter the Hunter exam. He proceeds to introduce eveeryone else he knows, like Barbon, Todo, Cherry, the Amori Brothers, Gretta, and Hisoka. The latter is seen to have cut a candidate's arms for bumping into him.

Tonpa offers them a drink, which contains a strong laxative in it. Gon spits it out, saying that it's expired. Kurapika and Leorio spill their drinks as well.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Kiriko
 * Kurapika
 * Gon
 * Leorio
 * Tonpa
 * Barbon
 * Todo
 * Cherry
 * Amori Brothers
 * Gretta
 * Hisoka