“I give up.”
“The exam isn’t over yet.”
“Say you lose, or I’ll cut off your arm.” Hunter X Hunter Episode 34
The episode ends with Netero looking at the remaining names on his list: Gon, Leorio, Kurapika, Hanzo, Hisoka, Illumi… and one slot left. He smiles cryptically.
Hanzo tells Gon to surrender. Gon gets up, spits out a bit of blood, and grins. “No.” “I give up
Hanzo sheathes his sword. The room is silent. Then, to everyone’s shock, Hanzo raises his hand and says calmly:
Gon, barely conscious, looks him in the eye. “Even if you cut my arm off… I won’t lose. I promised I’d become a Hunter. I’m not going back.” Gon gets up, spits out a bit of blood, and grins
Killua, eyes hollow, whispers: “I… give up.”
Leorio screams, “WHAT?!” Killua’s eyes widen. Hisoka smiles faintly. Illumi remains expressionless.
Netero tilts his head. “Hanzo, are you certain? You have clearly dominated the match.”
Facing his brother, Killua realizes he cannot win. But more than that — the needle in his brain activates. His legs shake. His breath shortens.