Goz

Gozu was the candidate #371 in the 287th Hunter Examination.

Hunter Exam Arc
Gozu first appears during the 287th Hunter Exam, as applicant #371. He is one of the 24 candidates who pass Lippo's 3rd phase in the Trick Tower and reach the 4th phase of the exam on Zevil Island. He is the 5th person to reach the bottom of the tower simultaneously with Pokkle.

After being mortally wounded by Gittarackur in the fourth phase of the 287th Hunter Exam, Gozu stumbles upon Hisoka; wishing to die in battle, he challanges him. Hisoka refuses to fight, sighting a lack of intrest in the dead. Gittarackur then kills him, admitting to having granted him a 'final wish' in the chance to die as he wished.

Combat
Gozu was a strong and mighty warrior, capable of cutting a tree in two with only the use of his spear and has incredible strength.

Trivia

 * In Nippon Animation's anime adaptation, Gozu exhibits signs of a rivalryBodoro_Gozu.png with Bodoro, a fellow martial artist and exam participant, during the Hunter Exam. This rivalry is set aside in the dire circumstances of Lippo's "bonus stage" after the Trick Tower, in which the two assist Hanzo in reeling in Gon and Gereta during the Tsunami.
 * Also in Nippon Animation's adaptation, Gozu is a mercenary of Bianu whom wishes to have a fair duel with Hisoka instead of wishing to commit suicide.