Goz

"Wherever there is a fight, you'll find us right in the thick of it."

- Gozu telling Hisoka about his tribe.

Gozu (ゴズ, Gozu) was examinee #371 in the 287th Hunter Examination.

Appearance
Gozo was a tall muscular man with shoulder length brown hair and a Fu Manchu. He wore a blue sleeveless shirt with an orange sash along with purple pants. He was often seen carrying a large spear.

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 challenges him. Hisoka refuses to fight, citing a lack of interest in the dead. Gittarackur then kills him, admitting to having granted him a 'final wish' in the chance to die as he wished.

Abilities & Powers
Gozu was a strong and mighty warrior, capable of cutting a tree into 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 who wishes to have a fair duel with Hisoka instead of wishing to commit suicide.
 * Gozu bears a resemblance to the Guess Who? character Alfred.