Chapter 39

Intruder is chapter 39 of the Hunter × Hunter manga, written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi.

Summary
Gon, Kurapika and Leorio arrive in the Republic of Padokia. They take a train that will lead them on the town near the base of Kukruoo mountain. Next, they asked a lady about how to get on the base. She suggests that the three of them should take the tour bus. Inside the bus, they are two suspicious-looking criminal who can't wait to get to the mountain. The tourist guide, Cocolu, tells them it will take two hours to get there. She then explains the information about the Zoldyck family. Kukuroo mountain is actually a dormant volcano, standing 3722 meters, no one has ever seen the main mansion. She also knows that the Zoldycks have 10 living family members: the great-great-grandfather, grandfather, father, mother and five children who are all assassins.

They arrive at the Gated of Trial, also known as Gate to the Underworld. Cocolu tells them no one has ever entered the Gates of Trial, and came out alive. They also cannot go nearer the mountain as it is already the domain if the family. The two criminals from before tells the group that there's a bounty of 100 million for the one who can take a picture of a single member. They proceed over to the guardian and ask for the key. After a bit of struggle, they opened the small door which leads to the main estate. The guardian, Zebro worries about "Mike" for having too much food. Once the two criminals are inside, they screamed and the only thing the others can do is to watch. Out from the small door came a gigantic hand which takes out two skeletons of the criminals from before. Everyone left but Gon and his friends stayed.

They introduced themselves as Killua's friend. It is a rare event that someone comes and visits the Zoldyck family. Zebro tells them that he can't let them enter because Mike, the guard dog of the Zoldycks will eat them. Mike only listens to the family members and was given the order to kill all intruders. He also tells them that the keys for the small door are only for intruders. The only way to enter without being eaten by Mike is to open the Gates of Trial. Zebro demonstrates to them how to open the first gate, which is 4 tons. He explains they cannot enter unless they have the strength to open at least one door. Gon asks him to lend him the keys, saying that being an intruder fits him better.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Gon
 * Kurapika
 * Leorio
 * Cocolu
 * Zebro
 * Killua