: Shortly after splitting up, Gon is ambushed by a snake-like Ant. He manages to defeat the attacker easily, tying him to a tree rather than killing him, unaware that even more powerful Ants—Bat and Hollow—are closing in.
: While exploring a seemingly deserted village, the duo follows bloodstains to a horrifying site: buried corpses that have been dug up by dogs. This revelation leads Killua to deduce the true, grim purpose of the upcoming "national celebration"—a mass "selection" where millions will be slaughtered to create a Nen-using army for the Ant King. Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 98
: Gon and Killua successfully enter East Gorteau, a country characterized by its extreme isolation and strict informant system . Killua shares insights into the nation's political landscape, which many viewers have compared to real-world authoritarian states . : Shortly after splitting up, Gon is ambushed
: To maximize their effectiveness and stay hidden from Neferpitou’s En, Killua insists that they separate. He plans to incite riots to disrupt the selection, while Gon is tasked with remaining concealed until the final strike. This revelation leads Killua to deduce the true,