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
We'll meet up again. The next time it will be...
September 1st... in Yorknew City!
Yeah!
I'll be looking forward to it.
It's just the two of us now.
So? Whaddya wanna do?
Isn't it obvious? We've gotta start training!
Huh, what for?
I thought we'd do something fun.
What's with you?!
You think you can even graze Hisoka the way you are now, let alone hit him?
Forget six months, it'd never happen in this decade like that!
Look, to put it simply...
This is Hisoka, and this is Hanzo.
If the distance between them represents the difference in their fighting ability...
Then I would put you...
...right here.
And that's being really generous!
That ticks me off a little.
Then, where would that put you, Killua?!
Me?
Well, let me see...
I guess I'd probably be right around here.
In my normal mode, that is. Aren't I modest?
So Hanzo's stronger than you are.
What is it?
You're pretty amazing, you know that?
Don't say that with a straight face! You are embarrassing me.
I have no idea how to measure my opponents' strength.
Idiot. It's nothing.
I was just doing guess work anyway.
So you were just guessing then?
But you do kinda get it yourself, don't you?
When you've got more experience under your belt,
you'll get better at gauging strength.
Besides, people with the most skill are often the best at hiding it.
It won't do you any good to rely too much on this stuff.
Anyway, we already know that Hisoka's really tough.
Yeah.
You could never get a blow in on him if you were doing an ordinary thing.
Yeah.
Gon.
You got any money?
I'm actually running a little low.
I don't really have that much either.
But there's a place we can kill two birds with one stone.
Over there... See that?!
The place where you can get training to kick Hisoka's ass,
plus make some money while you're at it.
That's where we are going now.
I wonder how all those recently graduated Hunters are doing right now.
It's hard to say for sure.
Some of them will be making a lot of money.
Some will be making their mark in history.
And others will be failing miserably.
What happens each year is always different.
But... if there's one thing I know for certain...
It's that sooner or later they will all face the same challenge.
It could be within half a year.
Or several years from now. It just depends.
But everyone will inevitably come upon that trial in due time.
They will be so surprised, I'm sure.
But it seemed to me,
that this year, some of the applicants might have already known of it.
We had an exceptional group, didn't we?
What they do when the time comes
will decide if they can be true Hunters or not.
I know it's the same every year...
But, Mr. Chairman, you could be a little less mischievous.
Now why would I do that?
What kind of teacher...
lets the students have the answers before they even take the test?
You have a point.
In any case, it'll be interesting to see what happens.
All right, then...
Are you leaving now, sir?
No, more tea please.
We're here, Gon!
That's Heavens Arena.
It's 3,250 feet tall and has 251 floors.
They say it's the fourth tallest building in the whole world.
For every fight you win, you get a prize and move higher and higher.
And the way it works here is, the higher you go, the bigger the prize money gets.
So that's how it works.
So this is what you meant by getting money while honing our skills.
We can still make a lotta money
even if we don't force ourselves to get all the way to the top.
Well, since we spent the last of our cash on the tickets to get on this airship,
we're starting with nothing.
Let's go.
Yeah!
Everyone looks so tough.
Not really.
They're not?
Nope.
Welcome to Heavens Arena.
Please fill out this registration form and bring it back to me.
Osu!
Wh-What was that?
Osu!
Hey, it's just a little kid.
The rules are very simple.
You can use any means. All you have to do is defeat your opponent.
We know the rules, thank you.
Let's go, Zushi.
Yes! Master!
What's with that guy, anyway?
Okay, next!
Where it says fighting experience, put down ten years.
Welcome to Heavens Arena.
That'll get us to the higher floors faster.
Please make sure you've completely filled out your registration form.
The rules are very simple.
You can use any means...
Brings back memories. This place hasn't changed a bit.
What? You mean you've been here before?
Yeah. When I was six years old.
My dad left me here without any money.
He said I couldn't come home until I reached the 200th floor.
Back then, it took me two whole years.
T-Two years?!
Hey, don't look so surprised.
If you want to fight against someone like Hisoka here,
you'll hafta go even higher than that.
Oh... okay.
Contestants 1973 and 2055, please report to Ring E for your match.
Oh! That's me.
Oh, I'm kinda getting nervous.
Gon, back at my place, you got through the Testing Gate, right?
Yeah.
Then, you'll be just fine.
All you gotta do is...
What? Are you sure?
Contestants, step into the ring.
Hey, look at that, it's a kid.
Hey kid, you should run while you still got a chance!
This isn't child's play!
Go easy on the kid, will ya?
You're kiddin' me, right?
Well, I'm actually serious...
I think.
It'll be your own fault if you get killed.
The big guy really lucked out!
Get the kid out the ring in one hit!
The purpose of the first floor match is to evaluate each of your skill levels.
You have a three minute time limit
to demonstrate just how strong you really are.
Three minutes?! Maybe three seconds.
Contestants ready?! Begin!
One... Two...
All I've gotta do is... Push!
Three!
All right!
I guess I've gotten quite a bit stronger.
Where the hell did that kid come from?
He just can't be human.
Number 2055...
Yes?
You may advance to the 50th floor.
Best of luck.
Thanks!
I'm going to the 50th floor!
You did it!
Contestants 2054 and 2039 report to Ring A.
Yes!
Good luck.
This'll be so easy.
Hey, you guys!
Cheer for my friend Killua too, all right?!
Y-Yes, sir. I'll cheer him on with all I got!
You're awesome, Killua!
Isn't he?
Oh, I see you've been to the 200th floor once before.
Your move just now was pretty splendid.
I'm sending you to the 180th floor.
That high from the get go?!
Oh. I'll be fine on the 50th floor. I wanna take it easy.
Look! There's another incredible kid!
Osu!
It's that kid from before.
You win. You may advance to the 50th floor.
Osu!
This building is separated into 27 floor divisions up to the 200th floor.
You see, if a contestant on the 50th floor wins,
Hi, my name is Zushi.
What are your names?
he advances to the 60th floor division.
I'm Gon, nice to meet you.
However, if he loses, he has to move down to the 40th floor.
And I'm Killua.
Osu! Nice to meet you, too!
For your information,
once you've worked your way up to the 100th floor,
you're entitled to a private room.
So, do all of you understand?
Yes, ma'am!
Osu!
I bet those brats didn't hear a single word I said.
Here we are, the 50th floor.
I wish you all the very best of luck.
I watched both of your matches. You guys are amazing!
Yeah, look who's talking. You're strong too.
Yeah, we're all at the same level!
No, I've still got a long way to go.
By the way, which school of martial arts do you follow?
Usu! I practice Shingen-ryu Martial Arts!
What do we do?
Nothing really.
Huh?! You mean you got this good without anyone teaching you?!
Usu, I am a little shocked.
I have more to learn than I thought.
I don't know what to tell ya.
Good work, Zushi.
Master!
You obviously remembered what I told you.
Osu! Thank you!
Master... your shirt.
How embarrassing.
We haven't met.
Oh, this is Killua and Gon.
It's a pleasure. My name is Wing.
Osu!
I see. I didn't think there would be other kids competing here besides Zushi.
You must be quite accomplished if you've managed to get to this far.
You should always remember
to take care of yourself and your opponent's body.
Osu!
Zushi, here is the prize money from your match.
Okay! Thank you very much.
You two should go to the exchange counter over there
to cash in your tickets as well.
Osu!
Let's go, Killua.
Osu...
This "osu" thing is contagious.
Zushi, you can go with them if you want.
I'll be in the audience watching.
Osu!
Hey, Gon and Killua! Please wait up!
Let's see...
152 jenny.
Enough only to buy a can of soda.
The prize money hasn't changed either.
Really?
Yup! That's what you get on the first floor whether you win or lose.
After that, you get nothing if you lose.
If you win, on the 50th floor, you'll get around 50,000 jenny.
50,000?!
That's a lot of money, isn't it?!
After the 100th floor, it's one million jenny.
And beyond the 150th, it's over ten million.
What?!
Killua, didn't you say you reached the 200th floor last time?
You got that far?
Well, to be honest, I actually quit after the 190th floor.
I guess I won... 200 million.
200 million?!
What did you do with all that money?
That was almost four years ago.
You didn't think I have anything left, did you?
I spent all of it on snacks.
He spent 200 million on snacks in four years?
What kinda snacks were they, anyway?
Hey, you little kids.
Whatcha doing talking like you're a bunch of big shots?
Yeah, 200 million?! You kids are so conceited!
It's the Yamori Brothers!
It's Amori, not Yamori!
Long time no see.
What a coincidence, huh?
What're we gonna do now, bro?
It was your idea to come over here and teach these conceited kids a lesson.
You should put your money where your mouth is.
Hey, come on!
Conceited kid?
Are you talking about me?
So you gonna teach me a lesson?
I can hardly wait.
Forget it.
Imori! I'll let you handle this.
You teach him whatever you want!
Hey, what're you doing?!
Wait for me, bro!
Oh man, this place sure isn't what it used to be.
Not if losers like that can get to this level.
Getting off the 50th floor shouldn't be too tough.
Let's take it easy.
How can Killua be so loud about this.
Your attention please.
Maita and Chibaba, make your way to Ring B on the 55th floor.
The match between Killua and Zushi
will take place in Ring A on the 57th floor...
Osu! It's an honor to fight you!
Yeah. Well, you were just unlucky.
You'd do better next time.
Well, we'll be off.
Yeah! Best of luck to the both of you.
I'll wait for you in the lobby on the 60th floor.
You don't hafta say it right in front of him...
Attention, will the Amori Brothers and Gon...
...please report to Ring C on the 58th floor.
Let's have a nice match.
Killua doesn't even consider me a threat.
Okay, everyone, thanks for waiting! We have an unusual match for you!
Believe it or not! It's a match between two of our youngest contestants.
I'd like to direct your attention to the screen.
Even though our contestants are still boys, don't take them lightly.
They've proven themselves on earlier floors with amazing fights,
and have already advanced to the 50th floor.
Killua sure doesn't waste any time.
With a single, lightning-fast shot, his opponent collapses to the mat.
Zushi, on the other hand,
lets loose with a flurry of martial arts attacks.
He has defeated an opponent more than ten times his size
without getting a single scratch.
A strange fate has brought these karate kids against each other!
Now everyone, are you ready to cash your bet?!
Here we go! Time is...
Up!
It looks as though the odds favor Zushi to win.
I wonder if his formal training has something to do with that.
That's bad. Killua is getting upset!
Let's start then. Three rounds, each lasting three minutes.
Winner to be determined by points or TKO.
Begin!
Not bad.
He has a decent fighting stance without many openings...
Must've taken him awhile to develop it, but he's still no match for me.
Killua wastes no time closing in on Zushi!
Sorry.
But I've decided I will rely on this one move
until I get up to the 150th floor.
Point!
There it is! Killua's lightning-fast chop!
He gets one point for the hit and one for the knock down for a total of two points!
As you may all know,
our point-and-down system consists of hits, critical hits, and downs.
One point is awarded for every direct hit.
Two points are awarded as a critical hit for very impressive attacks.
Two points are also award each time a contestant knocks his opponent off the mat.
Once he earns ten points, he'll win by a TKO!
Well that's dumb. I just won by a KO, didn't I?
Can you continue?
Yeah...
I'm okay...
Zushi's back on his feet!
It's not over yet!
Guess I must've held back a little too much.
Fight!
Zushi's down!
He's good.
I guess he won't fall for the same attack twice.
If he gets back on his feet before the referee checks,
he won't lose a down point!
What kind of body does he have, anyway?
Even though that last shot just grazed him,
it should've been enough to keep him down.
He's incredible!
His speed and power are on a whole different level.
This won't be a contest as it is!
Fight!
I have no choice...
I gotta use it!
What's this now?! Killua has suddenly backed off!
Zushi!
Because of the, uh, overwhelming crowd noise,
we'll be taking a short time out.
Well, let's pull ourselves together...
We'll continue the match!
Look! I won 60,000 jenny!
It seemed to take you longer to finish than you thought.
Yeah. I had a little hard time of it.
So Zushi was that strong?
No.
He is talented for sure... and he'll be good some day.
But to me, his technique is still full of holes.
His punches are too slow.
But it was still pretty hard to take him down.
Not only that...
There was a moment when Zushi changed his stance...
I got this bad feeling, just like when my brother confronted me.
I don't quite know what it is, but it felt dangerous.
It's gotta be some kind of technique.
I overheard his master say something about Ren.
Ren?
I'm terribly sorry, master!
I thought I was very clear. You're not to use Ren yet.
But he was so strong and I wasn't thinking...
A strong desire to win is a good thing.
But you must always keep in mind
that you have a goal that is higher than this.
You're trying to reach the top floor!
And those who are blinded by their desire for a quick win
will diminish their talents.
Osu!
While you're here you must be prepared to lose a thousand times.
Osu!
So it's Ren... and reaching the top floor.
Gon! I think we need to have a change of plans!
I'm going for one thing... the top floor!
Right.
We made it to the 150th floor!
I've never had this much money before!
Next time on Hunter x Hunter:
"Nen" x Nen x Nen?
How many boxes of chocolate did Killua buy?
Executive Producer KOICHI MOTOHASHI
Production Manager JUNZO NAKAJIMA Planning KENJI SHIMIZU Producers DAISUKE KAWAKAMI SHUNICHI KOSAO
Wanna Stay or Wanna Go?
Do You, Do You, Do You Feel like I feel?
Wanna Stay or Wanna Go?
General Director KAZUHIRO FURUHASHI Script NOBUAKI KISHIMA YOSHIYUKI SUGA MASASHI SOGO RYOTA YAMAGUCHI
Do You, Do You, Do You Feel like I feel?
E Jan chotto chikonderu bokura ga
It's all right, even if we're a little bit down
Character Design TAYAUKI GOTO Art Director NOBUHITO SAKAMOTO Background Art Director GOICHI KUDO Color Design MARI MIYASHITA Directors SHINPEI MIYASHITA SHUNJI YOSHIDA
E Jan chotto kizutsu iteru bokura ga
It's all right, even if we're a little bit hurt
Music TOSHIHIKO SAHASHI Sound Director TAKUYA HIRAMITSU
kisetsu ga futari wo donna ni kaete shimattemo
No matter how much the season changes us,
Original Manga YOSHIHIRO TOGASHI PUBLISHED BY SHUEISHA, INC.
hanare banare ni nara na keryaa all right
As long as we're not far apart, it'll be all right
Cast Gon JUNKO TAKEUCHI Kurapika YUKI KAIDA Leorio HOZUMI GOUDA Killua KANAKO MITSUHASHI Hisoka HIROKI TAKAHASHI
all right...
ECHO ^ NORMAL V
all right...
machi ga isagashii ni muchuu ni natte
I've been too caught up in comparing with other people,
chiwa wa iku tokomade yutte
while our problem will only continue to worsen.
senaka muke atteru no ni hontou wa gyutte shitai
Our backs are turned on each other, but I really wanna hold you tight
mijikasugiru ne orenji iro shita
because I know the shortness
yuuyake mitai na yasashisa o
of your orange, sunset-like warmness.
shitteiru kara gogo yuuyake tsukiakari
Morning, sunset, night time.
atto yuumani
Time flies by so quickly.
Wanna Stay or Wanna Go?
Do You, Do You, Do You Feel like I feel?
Wanna Stay or Wanna Go?
Do You, Do You, Do You Feel like I feel?
Wanna Stay or Wanna Go?
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