Chapter 13

"A Game at Midnight, Part 1" (真夜中のゲーム(1) "Mayonaka no Gēmu (1)") is the Chapter 13 of the Hunter x Hunter manga.

Summary
Inside the airship, Netero formally introduces himself to the candidates. Beans also announed that they will arrive at the next trial ground at 8:00am so the candidates are free to do whatever they want. Kurapika and Leorio have only one thing in mind: sleep. It has been a long day for them but Tonpa interrupts by telling them that they might miss the third exam because they are asleep.

Inside the examiners' room, Buhara, Menchi and Satotz are talking about the candidates. Menchi claims that she noticed Hanzo because he is the only one who knows sushi. Satotz believes Killua is stronger than the others. Buhara only noticed Hisoka, who is definitely more different than the others.

Meanwhile, Gon asks Killua if he has parents and what they do for a living. Killua confidently answers that both of them are assassins. Gon asks for more and Killua opens the story to him. He said that back at home, the main activity is assassination for every member of the family. His family puts a lot of pressure on him but he didn't want anyone telling him what to do. Killua said his mother lectured him while crying, but beat her up and his borther and ran away. If he ever becomes a Hunter, he'll have a good reward on capturing his family. Netero overhears the conversation and approaches the two. He said he was looking for someone to play with, and if they win, the two of them will be Hunters without finishing the exam. All they need to do is to take the ball away from Netero. Gon and Killua can attack him but he won't hit back.

Killua starts off by using an assassination technique, the technique of Dark Step. Both Netero and Gon are amazed by his ability, but Killua failed on taking the ball. He tries to stop Netero's movements by kicking his leg, but Killua is the one who is hurt. Gon shifts with Killua, but hits his head on the ceiling because of his high jump.

While they are playing, Kurapika and Leorio spends the night sleeping.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Netero
 * Hisoka
 * Beans
 * Killua
 * Gon
 * Leorio
 * Kurapika
 * Tonpa
 * Buhara
 * Menchi
 * Satotz