Ep 3. Pride x Stormy Ocean x Duel

Gon and Killua arrive at their designated location with the group of other applicants for the Hunter Exam. They are informed that they have a two-hour time limit to reach their destination, Zaban City, on foot. However, they soon discover that they must cross a stormy ocean to get there.

Despite the dangerous conditions, many of the applicants attempt to cross the ocean on makeshift rafts, but they are quickly destroyed by the rough waves. Gon, Killua, and a few other applicants decide to swim instead. They face many obstacles, such as the strong currents, but they work together to help each other overcome them.

Meanwhile, Leorio and Kurapika are also on their way to Zaban City, but they have chosen to take the longer but safer route through the mountains. However, they encounter an unexpected obstacle when they are approached by a group of bandits who demand that they hand over their belongings. Leorio gets into a heated argument with the bandit leader and challenges him to a duel.

Back in the ocean, Gon and Killua finally reach Zaban City, but they are surprised to find that they are the last ones to arrive. They soon learn that the Hunter Exam has already started without them and they must catch up to the other applicants if they want to continue.

Leorio's duel with the bandit leader begins, but it quickly becomes clear that Leorio is outmatched. Kurapika intervenes and offers to take Leorio's place in the duel. He reveals that he is from the Kurta clan, a group of people whose eyes turn bright red when they become emotional and are highly sought after for their beauty. The bandit leader becomes obsessed with acquiring Kurapika's eyes and directs all of his attacks towards him. Kurapika manages to defeat the bandit leader and save Leorio, but he realizes that he may have put himself in danger by revealing his unique trait.

As the episode comes to a close, Gon and Killua are shown racing to catch up to the other applicants who are already well into the first phase of the Hunter Exam. The episode ends on a tense cliffhanger as it is uncertain whether they will make it in time.

Overall, episode 3 of Hunter X Hunter's first season is action-packed and full of suspense. Viewers are introduced to new characters, including Kurapika and Leorio, and learn more about the challenges and dangers of the Hunter Exam. The successful teamwork of Gon, Killua, and the other applicants demonstrates the importance of collaboration and mutual support, while Kurapika's duel highlights the risks and consequences of revealing one's unique abilities in a world where power and beauty are highly valued.