Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss catches Whale Island's monster fish, the "Master of the Swamp," to gain permission from his reluctant "aunt" Mito to take the Hunter Exam. Aboard the ship going to the Hunter Exam, Gon meets Leorio and Kurapika.
Twelve-year-old Gon Freecss catches Whale Island's monster fish, the "Master of the Swamp" to gain permission from his Aunt Mito Freecss to take the Hunter Exam. Aboard the ship going to the location of the examination, Gon impresses the Captain when he predicts a violent storm approaching and meets Leorio and Kurapika.—Sheena Frampton