And the Final Test...? (
Synopsis[]
The boat off the coast of Zevil Island starts its engine, and an announcement is made that the Fourth Phase of the exam has ended, telling all examinees to make their way to the landing site. As Pokkle and Killua move about in the bushes, it's added that they will fail if they don't arrive in the next hour and that anyone who attempts to trade badges at the landing site will be immediately disqualified. Nine examinees wait near the edge of the water and spot the Hunter Association airship in the distance: Hisoka, Gon, Kurapika, Pokkle, Leorio, Gittarackur, Killua, Bodoro, and Hanzo.
With the examinees now aboard the airship, Chairman Netero and several of the examiners sit together while eating and discussing the situation. Netero is impressed that six of the nine remaining examinees are rookies, and Buhara wonders if it's ever happened before. Netero confirms that it has and that it usually follows a pattern of a decade of no impressive rookies and then one year with multiple, revealing that it's happened four times since he became Chairman. Menchi wonders how old Netero is, and the small official tells her that he's been saying around 100 for the past 20 years. As Satotz asks what they will do for the final phase, Buhara wonders what could surpass the previous one and Menchi is confident that the increased difficulty could still cause trouble for the rookies. Netero reveals that he wants to try something new and plans to interview each of the examinees, with Menchi left confused and Beans telling her that they have to brace themselves.
Kurapika finds Gon by himself as he looks out one of the airship's windows, telling him that the final phase is soon and thanking him for his help. After Gon is humble in reply, Kurapika asks him if he's okay and wonders if something happened, noting that he has seemed distracted since they met up on Zevil Island. Gon reveals that he drew Hisoka's number and that while he successfully stole his badge, someone else struck him with a blow dart and took it. He adds that Hisoka then killed that examinee and returned his badge as a favor, punching him in the face after he refused to keep it and agreeing to take it back only if Gon could punch him as well. Admitting that he felt extremely frustrated, Gon grits his teeth as tears stream down his face. With Kurapika speechless, Gon wipes away the tears and says that he didn't want to be alone after the encounter, revealing that he felt inadequate by himself and wanted support to make himself feel useful. Kurapika tells Gon that he and Leorio only made it to the final phase because of him, assuring him that he is nowhere close to inadequate.
As Gon thanks Kurapika for his kind words, an announcement is made that the Chairman is conducting interviews and that all examinees should make their way to the reception room on deck two when their number is called. Hisoka's number is called first, and Netero tells him to sit across from him, with Hisoka wondering if the interview is the final test. Netero replies that he just wants to ask a few questions before it starts, first asking why he wants to become a Hunter. Hisoka replies that he is only interested in the benefits of a Hunter License, explaining that it allows a person to kill and usually avoid any consequences. Netero then asks which of the examinees interests him the most, and Hisoka answers #99, noting that while #405 also caught his attention, he would like to challenge #99 eventually. Netero reaches his final question and asks whom he would least like to fight. Hisoka's answer is #405, but he adds that he feels the same for #99, adding that it isn't the right time to fight #405 yet. He then gleefully reveals that he would like to fight Netero, who is left unfazed by the comment and ends the interview. After leaving the room, Hisoka calls Netero cunning and realizes that his own malevolence couldn't equal his indifference.
Netero then interviews Pokkle, who is most interested in #404 and would prefer to avoid #44 since he wouldn't have a chance against him. Killua is most interested in Gon (#405) since they are the same age and says that #53 wouldn't be worth the time or effort. Bodoro is most interested in #44 and would prefer to avoid #405 and #99 since he doesn't fight children. Gittarackur tersely answers #99 for the former and #44 for the latter. Gon answers that #44 is the one on his mind the most and that he would hate to fight #99, #403, or #404. Hanzo is most interested in #44 since he is the most challenging and would prefer to avoid #44 since he is the most dangerous. Kurapika is most interested in #405 in a positive way and #44 in a negative way, adding that he only fights if there is a reason to do so and that someone's personality is not a factor. Leorio is most interested in #405, calling him amazing and adding that he owes him. He then reveals that those are the same reasons why he wouldn't want to fight #405.
Netero uses a brush with ink to finish drawing something on a canvas, eventually summoning the examiners and the small official to show them the matchups. The five seem surprised or intrigued, and Buhara wonders if Netero is serious with his decision. Netero assures him that he is and chuckles, with the small official realizing that it's the truth. Netero then makes an announcement across the airship and thanks the examinees for their patience, telling them that they can relax until they reach the site of the final phase. He wishes them success in becoming Hunters as the airship approaches a large building.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Khara (Voice)
- Pokkle
- Killua Zoldyck
- Hisoka Morow
- Gon Freecss
- Kurapika
- Leorio Paradinight
- Gittarackur
- Bodoro
- Hanzo
- Isaac Netero
- Buhara
- Lippo
- Satotz
- Beans
- Menchi
- Geretta (Mentioned indirectly)
Translations around the World[]
Language | Name | |
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Brazilian Portuguese | O Último Teste |
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