Chapter 9

"A Struggle in the Mist" (霧の中の攻防 "Kiri no Naka no Kōbō") is the Chapter 9 of the hunter x Hunter manga.

Summary
Many candidates are killed by Hisoka, and he continues on acting as an examiner and kills people who he deems unworthy of becoming a Hunter. The other candidates surround him, but only using one card, Hisoka killed them all. Kurapika, Leorio and Cherry are the only ones left. They planned on splitting up, and they did. But Leorio comes back holding a long piece of wood, and started attacking Hisoka. Gon arrives to help, and hits Hisoka on the head using his fishing rod.

Hisoka turns his back on Leorio, and walks toward Gon. But Leorio tried to attack him once again which resulted in a strong punch on the cheek. Gon charged at Hisoka, but he effortlessly grabbed him by the neck and held in high. He states that Gon is a good boy because he came back to save his friend. He also assures him that both of them passed. Then, Hisoka's phone rings and his acquaintance tells him to hurry. He takes Leorio's unconscious body and leaves. Kurapika comes back and finds Gon to be somewhat afraid of what just happened.

Characters in order of appearance

 * Hisoka
 * Leorio
 * Kurapika
 * Cherry
 * Gon