Volume 5

Family Matters
Volume Information
Release Date	April 30th, 1999
English Release Date	November 8th, 2005
Volume Number	5
Volume Guide
Previous Volume	End Game
Previous Volume	End Game
Next Volume	Nen Sense
Next Volume	Nen Sense

Family Matters (ジン=フリークス, Jin Furīkusu—lit. "Ging Freecss") is the 5^th volume of the Hunter × Hunter manga series. It was released by Shueisha on April 30^th, 1999 in Japan and by Viz Media on November 8^th, 2005 in English.

Chapters

• 36. Light and Darkness: Part 2 (光(ひかり)()()()()()()()()()と闇(やみ)()()()()()()()()()②, Hikari to Yami (Ni))
• 37. Light and Darkness: Part 3 (光(ひかり)()()()()()()()()()と闇(やみ)()()()()()()()()()③, Hikari to Yami (San))
• 38. Ging Freecss (ジン=フリークス, Jin Furīkusu)
• 39. Intruder (侵(しん)入(にゅう)者(しゃ)()()()()()()(), Shin'nyūsha)
• 40. The Zoldycks: Part 1 (ゾルディック家(け)()()()()()()()()()①, Zorudikku Ke (Ichi))
• 41. The Zoldycks: Part 2 (ゾルディック家(け)()()()()()()()()()②, Zorudikku Ke (Ni))
• 42. The Zoldycks: Part 3 (ゾルディック家(け)()()()()()()()()()③, Zorudikku Ke (San))
• 43. The Zoldycks: Part 4 (ゾルディック家(け)()()()()()()()()()④, Zorudikku Ke (Yon))
• 44. The Heavens Arena (天(てん)空(くう)闘(とう)技(ぎ)場(じょう)()()()()(), Tenkū Tōgijō)

Summary

One day has passed since Gon was knocked out by Hanzo. He is now officially a Hunter. Shockingly, the sole examinee that did not pass the exam was Killua. When Killua's match against Gittarackur occurred, the latter suddenly revealed himself to be none other than Killua's older brother, Illumi—there to obtain a Hunter License for himself while simultaneously ensuring that Killua did not obtain a license or the freedoms that came with one. Using his knowledge of Killua's thought process and his threats of violence against Gon, Illumi forces Killua to withdraw from their match, after which the latter kills another examinee and fails the exam. Killua then returns to the home he had run away from.

Gon, Kurapika, and Leorio all have the same reaction to these events: they must go to Killua's home and find him. Even so, visiting the home of a famous assassin family is easier said than done. Although the location is publicly known, the three must undergo a radical strength training regimen for nearly a month simply to open the gigantic doors to the Zoldyck estate. Once inside, they contend with bodyguards and servants who are as skilled as a licensed Hunter. In the end, they are still not able to enter the main Zoldyck home. Instead, it is Killua who comes out to them, after reaching an understanding with his father and obtaining permission to leave, have friends, and grow on his own.

After a joyous reunion, it is already time for them to part ways. Leorio must depart to study for entrance exams to a medical university, Kurapika will look for jobs as a Hunter to find information about the Phantom Troupe and the Scarlet Eyes of his people. The four make a pact: they will meet again in six months on September 1^st for the largest auction in the world, in Yorknew City. Gon and Killua then head to a battle tower called Heavens Arena where they plan to train and make money. After arriving, the two easily defeat their first opponents to advance to the 50^th floor.

Author's Note

“ The picture in vol. 3 was me. (The one who took it was my then girlfriend, now wife.) ” —Yoshihiro Togashi

Translations around the World

Language		Name
Brazilian Portuguese		Ging Freecss