Passing the Exam (
Synopsis[]
A Nen compatibility diagram illustrated by Wing
At Wing's hotel room, Wing tells Gon, Killua, and Zushi that they will begin studying Hatsu, mentioning that once they have mastered the basics, they will need to improve on these and then find their own Nen. He begins by explaining that Hatsu is one's personal expression of Nen and greater than the sum of everything they have learned. He reveals that a Nen user belongs to one of six categories: Emission, Enhancement, Transmutation, Manipulation, Conjuration, or Specialization. He stresses that it's important for them to find an ability that suits them and repeats that Nen abilities are extremely personal to the user.
Adding that they are shaped by nature and nurture, Wing addresses Gon and says that he was born with flexible muscles before developing his senses in the forests. He connects it back to Nen by saying that each person's aura has an affinity to one of the six categories, emphasizing that it will be difficult if they pick the wrong ability for their aura. Wing then illustrates the compatibility diagram of the six categories on a white board, along with a brief description for each. He explains that someone born as an Enhancer will learn that category the fastest, with Transmutation and Emission abilities being the next easiest since they are on either side of Enhancement. He mentions that Hisoka is a Transmuter who changes his aura into a rubber-like material and that while Gido is an Enhancer who increases rotational forces, he also had to use Manipulation to affect the tops, explaining that it wasn't very effective since the two types aren't very compatible.
Wing demonstrating the Water Divination test
Wing then moves on to Kastro and highly praises his Tiger Bite Fist ability, guessing that he was born an Enhancer. However, he points out that his ability to create a double required both Conjuration and Manipulation, neither of which is compatible with Enhancement. He adds that while Kastro made it work through extensive effort and talent, he used most of his talent to learn the ability and ultimately made the wrong choice. Killua asks if they can find out to which category they belong, and Wing happily reveals a drinking glass, filling it with water and placing a single leaf in the center. He calls it Water Divination and explains that it's a Shingen-ryu screening tool that’s also used in Hatsu training. He then demonstrates the process by placing his hands around the glass and using Ren, which causes the water to overflow and surprises both Gon and Killua.
After Wing explains that a change in the water’s volume means he is an Enhancer, he tells his three students to take the test as they use rock-paper-scissors to determine the order. Gon goes first and learns that he is also an Enhancer after the water trickles over the glass. The leaf moves once Zushi performs the test, and Wing tells him that he is a Manipulator. Killua goes last, but nothing in the glass changes. He worries that he doesn't have the necessary skill, but Wing tells him to taste the water. Killua finds that it's a little sweet, and Gon wonders if it's regular water, but Wing explains that a change in the water’s taste means he is a Transmuter. With his three students now aware of their Nen types, Wing tells them to focus solely on the Water Divination test for the next four weeks until they can cause a greater change. All three energetically agree and are then seen working to improve their results.
Gon passing the final test
At Heavens Arena, Hisoka receives a phone call from Gon, who tells him that he will register to fight on July 10th. Hisoka gladly agrees and says that he will be looking forward to it. Back at the hotel on the day before the match, Wing asks his three students to show him how much they have improved. Gon goes first again, calming himself before using his Ren and causing cracks to appear in the glass from the increase in water volume. Both Killua and Zushi are left astounded, and Wing praises his effort as the table is left covered in water. Once Killua performs the test, Wing and Gon taste the water, with the latter saying that it's as sweet as honey. Wing is impressed by both their efforts and reveals that each of them will graduate, also revealing to Gon that he has passed the other Hunter Exam.
With all three boys left confused, Wing explains that it's necessary to learn Nen in order to be a seasoned Hunter since it's their job to act as a deterrent as they capture poachers and pillagers. However, he reveals that it's too dangerous to include the teaching of Nen as part of the official exam since it can be abused, adding that only those who have passed are tested. After Killua asks about it, Wing confirms that he planned to teach them once they showed interest, revealing that Netero is the grand master of Shingen-ryu and has told him a lot about them. He also tells Killua to retake the exam, assuring him that he is more than qualified to pass now, and Killua replies that he will if he ever feels like it.
Wing and Zushi parting ways with Gon and Killua
Gon then asks Wing if he knows how the other new Hunters are doing, and Wing reveals that both Hanzo and Kurapika have already learned Nen. He says that both Hisoka and Illumi already knew it, adding that Leorio will start after he applies to medical school and that Pokkle is apparently having trouble with Ren. After Wing tells Gon that he shouldn't overdo it in his match tomorrow, the two groups part ways in the street outside the hotel. Wing tells Zushi that he will practice for four more weeks, reminding him that he has learned faster than most and that Gon and Killua just have even rarer talent. Although Wing's words don't make Zushi feel better, he assures himself that he will catch up to Gon and Killua some day. As Killua is seen helping Gon with his punching technique, it's stated that the day of Gon and Hisoka's showdown has arrived.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Wing
- Killua Zoldyck
- Zushi
- Gon Freecss
- Gido (Flashback; Mentioned)
- Kastro (Flashback; Mentioned)
- Hisoka Morow
- Isaac Netero (Image; Mentioned)
- Kurapika (Image; Mentioned)
- Hanzo (Image; Mentioned)
- Illumi Zoldyck (Image; Mentioned)
- Pokkle (Image; Mentioned)
- Leorio Paradinight (Image; Mentioned)
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