mata "ohayou" tte itte
Once more tell me "good morning"
mata yume wo misete
Once more show me a dream
kyou mo genki de sugosetara ii yo ne
I hope it will be a good day today.
konna ni tanjun de atari mae na koto ga
It's the simple things in life
hontou wa, ichiban miushinaigachi dakara ne
That are the easiest to lose sight of
me wo aketa mama miru yume
Having a dream with open eyes
shiranai ashita e hakobu
Merry-go-round goes
kimi to kata wo kunde kimito te wo sunai de
My arm around your shoulder
koibito datari tomodachi de itaikara
My hand holding yours
"ohayou" tte itte
Tell me "good morning"
mata yume wo misete
Once more show me the dream
shizen na sono ikikata de iikarasa
Keep on living just the way you are
Your attention, please. Thank you for your patience.
In a few minutes, we will be arriving at the site for the Final Exam.
The Final Phase is going to be a one-on-one fighting tournament!
Here's the chart that shows who's fighting who in the tournament.
This is...
Could it be...
For this year's Exam...
Only one of us... passes?!
What do you think?
The match ups are pretty interesting, if l do say so myself?
This is just...
It's... It's gotta be a joke.
Only one of us passes?
ls that all?!
Are you up against Hisoka in the first match?!
Yeah, he is.
Hey, I'm begging you!
Do whatever it takes to beat this guy.
Please don't let him advance to the next round!
I'll win.
No matter what.
Don't get the wrong idea.
To pass the Final Phase...
all you have to do is win one match.
In other words, in this tournament set up,
the winners of the matches get out of it
and the losers advance to the next round.
So getting to the top of this chart means you failed.
Let me get this straight:
You're saying that only one of us is gonna fail?
Exactly.
Moreover, everyone is given at least two chances to win.
What a relief! You scared me there.
Then this will be a cinch!
Kurapika!
You gotta lose to Hisoka, no matter what!
You hear me?
Be quiet for a second, will you?!
Besides, you can't be sure if this set up is really a cinch or not
until you actually fight.
Okay, everyone...
If you have any questions, we'll have time to address them later.
Right now, I'd like to announce the matches for the each one of you.
Please listen for your name and your opponent.
The first match will be...
applicant #44, Hisoka, versus applicant #404, Kurapika!
The second match...
applicant #405, Gon, versus applicant 294, Hanzo!
The third match will be between
the loser of the first match and number 191, Bodoro.
The fourth match...
Now then, are there any questions?
What is the reason behind the match-up not being fair?
Hmm...
Of course, you'd ask that.
The matches have been determined
based on your individual grades from all previous phases.
Put it simply, the higher your grades are,
the more chances are given for winning.
That doesn't seem right to me.
Oh?
Could you explain to us a little more about how you graded us?
Afraid not!
And why not?!
Our grading system is strictly confidential.
l can't be telling you everything.
Hmm...
l guess l could explain a little bit about how we do it...
Basically, when we grade an applicant,
we consider three main factors...
There's physical ability. Mental acuity.
And overall impression...
Those three are the components.
When we evaluate physical ability,
we're looking at your overall agility, flexibility,
endurance, and powers of perception.
For mental acuity,
it's the overall mental strength, adaptability,
decision making ability, and imaginative qualities.
This is pretty big deal, huh?
Huh? Yeah.
Be quiet.
But, in the end, all these serve only as references.
Since you all have remained till the Final Phase
it goes without saying you passed on those.
What's truly important is overall impression.
Overall impression?!
This signifies that something--
that potential that can't be measured by the other two factors l mentioned.
In a manner of speaking,
it's about what it takes to become a Hunter.
What it takes to become a Hunter, you say?
When l take that and your voices from the interviews into consideration,
the result is what you see.
That's all.
Killua?
It's nothing.
l should be ranked above Gon if it's just about the grades of Exam.
Does this mean l don't have as much potential as he does?
As l thought, this isn't just a simple test.
Killua must be feeling a lot of pressure
from that explanation.
Are there any more questions?
Yeah!
How do we fight each other?
Are there any rules we hafta follow?
The rules for the matches are very simple.
You can use weapons.
There are no restrictions.
You'll win when your opponent admits defeat.
However...
If you kill your opponent,
you will immediately be disqualified.
At that point, the rest of the group will automatically pass
and the test will be over.
ls that clear?
If anyone's gonna kill somebody, it'll be that creep.
Are there any final questions?!
Then I'll turn it over to you, Mr. Chairman.
Considering there're tens of thousands of applicants,
you have accomplished an amazing feat by making it this far.
As the Chairman of the Exam Committee...
l have an utmost respect for all nine applicants of the Final Phase!
You are now only one win away
from joining the great league of Hunters.
l wish you all the best of luck in your matches.
Now let the Final Phase begin!
I'm Luis...
l have the honor of playing the referee for the tournament.
Let us begin.
Will applicant #44, Hisoka, and applicant #404, Kurapika, please come forward.
Do your best!
Yes... and l will win!
Idiot, l told you to lose!
l have a reason to live...
As long as l hear the empty eyes of my people asking for revenge...
l will track them down and avenge my comrades.
And that is why l must become a Hunter.
Uh, that's not quite what l was getting at.
I'm saying don't let Hisoka move up in the tournament.
Don't worry, l know Kurapika can beat him...
You'll see!
Like l said, that's not what l was talking about...
A proud Kurta warrior and the most terrible magician of them all.
Hisoka probably has the advantage in terms of power...
but l get the sense that there's something special about the Kurta boy.
This year's Exam never ceases to amaze me!
I'm getting really hungry.
Ready?
Begin!
It's okay... Draw them.
l intend to.
That's right...
You should keep a tight grip on them...
They say that two swords become one in the hands of a master...
Did you know?
Oops.
You can't play a game with only half a deck of cards...
The same goes for you.
It wouldn't be fun if you lost one of your swords,
so hold on tight, okay?
l won't let go of them...
l never will!
l do hope so.
Here I come!
Watch out, Kurapika!
Behind you!
l already saw it!
Oh good... you're full of energy.
Both of them are pretty good.
They're both... incredible!
Kurapika is awesome!
Guess I'd better stop picking fights with him!
It looks as though both of them can easily predict
what the other's next move will be.
I'd say they're thinking at least three moves ahead at all times.
l wonder what they'll do next.
Yes. This is fun!
When do we get to have lunch?
Continue!
Will Hisoka make the first move this time?
Now we'll see what this magician is capable of.
Hey... you...
There's something that might interest you.
What is it?
You see...
You've already lost, you know?
And what makes you say that?!
Am l wrong?
Kurapika?!
He doesn't seem himself...
Something must have happened!
Probably.
Where do you think you're going?
l thought so... his blade must've had a crack in it.
People often call me a magician, but l don't cast spells or anything...
Actually, I like to think things through scientifically.
The first card was not just to put you in check...
l was already calculating this outcome.
It won't be fun if he surrenders with this.
Now, what would you do?
Kurapika?!
That's enough, Kurapika!
There's no need for you to fight any further!
Don't force yourself!
It's better to put your hope on the next match!
Kurapika!
So you're not going to surrender?
I'll tell you something that might interest you too...
Losing one of my swords definitely puts me at a disadvantage.
But l will more than make up for its loss with my pride!
l see.
Get ready!
Here I come!
Then it can't be helped...
Kurapika!
Damn you, Hisoka! Don't you get that if you kill your opponent,
you'll be disqualified.
That's why I'm doing my best to take it easy on him.
l wish he would give up quick, you know?
Kurapika!
You've had enough! Don't get up!
Stay down!
You still got another chance!
Kurapika!
No use telling him that.
Why is that?!
How can you be so calm, anyway?!
You know if he keeps on fighting, he's really gonna...
All we can do is stand back and watch their fight.
It seems you still haven't had enough.
No.
But you would really die, you know?
Are you trying to make me fail in exchange of your life?
That wouldn't be very nice. Mean spirited, wouldn't you say?
Or do you seriously think that you can make me admit defeat?
Yeah, I'll make you say it...
No matter what!
Go ahead, throw your cards!
You can break both of my swords!
Even then I won't stop!
Oopsy. That was close.
You're trying so hard...
Thanks to you...
I'm getting agitated again.
Why do unripe fruits...
...look so tempting?
Hisoka!
He's serious!
He'll do it!
Kurapika!
Wow, they're really goin' at it all the way!
Kurapika's awesome!
No kidding.
From here is the real problem.
Applicant #44, Hisoka!
What's wrong?
The match is still in progress, you know?!
Calm down, gotta calm down.
He's got a real crazy look on him!
Be careful!
Applicant #44, Hisoka!
Where are you going?
You're in the middle of the match.
It's okay, l forfeit.
l decided to make it in the next match.
l can do that, can't l?
Yeah sure... No problem.
The winner of the first match is...
Applicant #404, Kurapika!
I'm not sure what happened there at the end...
but Kurapika did win, right?
It seems so!
All right!
Kurapika passed the Final Phase!
He's the first one of us to become a Hunter!
Right.
l thought they were going to kill each other...
l wonder what was said to him?
I'm a little bothered by the way it ended.
But still it was as great a match as l expected.
ls it lunchtime yet?!
The second match will begin thirty minutes from now.
All applicants, please meet back here in time,
and prepare for the second match.
You're dismissed for now!
What did Hisoka say to you back there anyway?
It was about the spider.
The spider?
l have something to tell you about the spider.
The spider is the symbol of the Phantom Troupe.
Therefore, anyone close to them refers to them by that name.
l don't recall ever mentioning anything to him about the Troupe.
However, it seems he somehow discovered the connection I have with them.
He's the kind of guy who's got a lot in common with them.
l have no idea what connection Hisoka has to the Troupe.
But at that time,
l got very interested in the information he might have.
The second match will begin in a few minutes.
Everyone, please make your way back inside.
Anyway, whatever the case...
You've done it, Kurapika!
Oh yeah, there's that.
Hey, what's up with you?
You should act a little bit happier!
You can officially become a Hunter now.
Now that it happened, it somehow doesn't feel real.
More importantly...
Huh?
I'm sorry.
l should've listened to your advice and surrendered the match.
He's much too dangerous.
Heh. Come on, you fought even with him for so long.
You know, I'm willing to risk my life in this tournament, too.
l can hold my own against Hisoka if we meet in the battle.
Don't worry about me.
Actually, the person I'm worried about is Gon.
Oh, thanks!
It's finally the time for our match, Hanzo.
Yeah! Don't think I'll go easy on you.
Now then, It's time to begin the second match.
My name is Masta, and I'll be your referee.
The second match...
Applicant #294, Hanzo, versus #405, Gon!
l have to follow Kurapika's lead!
I'll be the second to pass, without fail!
All right then...
Ready?
Begin!
Power... speed... technique!
Hanzo's better than me at everything!
Next time on Hunter x Hunter:
Chatting x Excuses x Endurance!
l won't lose on being stubborn!
Did you hear it?
kiitanone
The voices of the wind sighing across the land
daichi wo soyogu kaze no koe
It wakens a distant memory
tooi kioku yobisamasu
What lies beyond the clouds that drift by?
kumo no nagareru sakini nani ga aruto iuu no
You saw the future out there over the forest
mori no mukou no
ashita wo shitte shimatta no ne
Go ahead, go
ikinasai saa
Don't look back the promised home
yakusoku no ie furi mukanaide
Believe in it
shinjinasai saa
Turn your overflowing emotions into strength
afureru omoi tsuyosa ni kaete
The sound of your footsteps running up and down
kakemawaru anata no ashio to
I'll search for them in the wind, on my own
watashi wa hitori kaze ni sagasu wa
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