: 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.
: 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. Hunter X Hunter 2011 Episode 98
: 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
: 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 . He plans to incite riots to disrupt the
: Unknown to them, a chameleon-like Chimera Ant named Meleoron has been watching. Though he considers both boys dangerous, he finds Gon particularly interesting and chooses to follow him after they part ways.