Damage × Reunion × Courage (ダメージ×再会×からげんき, Damēji × Saikai × Karagenki) is the 24th episode of the original Hunter × Hunter anime. It first aired on April 15th, 2000.
Overview[]
Gon recovers from being poisoned. Killua is stalked by the Amori Brothers. Killua bests them and gets Amori's badge. All the protagonists now have their points except Leorio, who looks for Ponzu. He finds her in a cave, but is poisoned by snakes. Gon and Kurapika go inside to help.
Synopsis[]
Gon recalling his fond memories with his Aunt Mito
Feeling the effect of the toxins Gon continues to struggle, recovering from the toxins he took from Geretta and the damage he took from Hisoka. Gon recollects some fond memories such as his time with his Aunt Mito back in Whale Island, and some unpleasant memories such as Hisoka. Days have passed, and the effect of the toxins has finally subsided, back on his feet Gon thinks that without Hisoka he wouldn't have his badges. He begins to question himself, particularly during the entire exam there is always somebody who helps him then regretfully thinks that he is just a nuisance to them.
Killua threaten Amori
At the other part of the island, Imori tracks down Killua who is aware of his presence. Upon seeing Killua walking towards him, Imori panics, and while being nervous his two brothers appear and confront him. After being ridiculed by his brothers Imori finally faces Killua, after the confrontation, Imori attacks Killua, much to his surprise his badge was taken from him. After checking the badge, Killua believes that one of the brothers is his target. Killua dodges the trio's attack with ease, then subdues Amori. Killua making Amori his hostage threatens the other two to cooperate, and Umori eventually surrenders his badge to him. Killua gains six points.
Leorio lying on the ground in pain
Leorio, with Kurapika, continues for looking at his target. As the two discussed the situation of the badges such as even when a badge gets stolen they can still retrieve it back. The same goes for those who have completed six points, who still need to protect their badges before the exam ends. They move on and search for Ponzu, Leorio's target. Surprisingly, Gon joins them and decides to help them and after a brief conversation, Leorio and Kurapika share a bit of information about Ponzu with Gon. Gon tracks down the scent of Ponzu, which eventually leads them to a small cave. As Leorio tries to get inside the cave alone he was halted by Kurapika who warns him that due to Ponzu's traps it's dangerous for him to go alone thus convincing him to stick together, however, Leorio insists that he needs to do this alone. Kurapika then sets a condition that if he did not return within thirty minutes they will go after him, Leorio declines but Gon being stubborn argues with Leorio resulting in Leorio agreeing with them. Leorio moves forward and enters the cave. Momentarily, while waiting for Leorio outside Gon and Kurapika hear Leorio screaming and then warning them to not enter the cave. Ignoring his warning the two rush into the cave and find Leorio suffering in pain while lying on the ground with a dead snake sliced into pieces near him.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Gon Freecss
- Hisoka Morow (Flashback)
- Mito Freecss (Flashback)
- Konta (Mentioned)
- Killua Zoldyck
- Imori
- Umori
- Amori
- Hanzo
- Tonpa
- Sommy
- Leorio Paradinight
- Kurapika
- Ponzu
- Bourbon (Corpse)
Anime and Manga Differences[]
- The 1999 anime adaptation adds the following:
- Gon's gradual recovery from Geretta's paralyzing dart is shown.
- While resting as he recovers from Geretta's blowdart, Gon dreams of memories with Mito and suffers nightmares of Hisoka.
- Gon befriending a wild rabbit which helps him during his recovery and its friends, which causes him to miss his own friends.
- After Killua throws Amori's #197 badge, it lands near Tonpa and Sommy as they manage to get down from the tree where they were strung up.
- Gon leaving his #405 badge and Hisoka's #44 badge behind in the grass after he fully recovers, feeling unworthy to take them, before he goes to find Leorio and Kurapika.
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