Gon and Killua study the ways of Nen with master Wing at Heavens Arena. When Gon finally masters the use of Nen, he also passes the final portion of the Hunter Exam and Hisoka finally accepts his challenge.

"Killua's uneasiness about the Ants wasn't so far-fetched after all. When unforeseen incidents set the Hunters back in their showdown with the King and his Royal Guards, everyone has to scramble to get back on track. Can the Hunters regain their advantage against an enemy that's way more than they bargained for...?!"--P. [4] of cover.

"The journey to the Dark Continent begins! Chairman Netero's son Beyond has a dream to explore the dangerous land of the Dark Continent. Many have made trips there and almost everyone has disappeared or died! But he's not alone in his desire to explore this strange land--the Hunter Association has their own plan. And where do Gon and his friends fit into all this mess?"--Back cover.

"The Chimera Ant king is born, bursting from the stomach of the queen and--a violent birth for a violent being. He makes his first move on the neighboring country by manipulating its dictator to summon all the citizens to a ceremony at the capital. There he plans to Nen-baptize them, which will kill 99 percent of the population. The remaining one percent will have their Nen awakened, thus providing a healthy snack for the new king that not only tastes...

"As the midnight hour nears, all the Hunters are rarin' to go! With some surprising allies on their side, they launch their blitz against the ruthless Ants. While Chairman Netero is past his prime, don't count this old man out! He's got a trick of two up his sleeve for his battle with the King. But an unexpected turn of events reveals a side of the King that no one could have predicted"--Cover.

"Having lost their queen, the Chimera Ants are spreading beyond their native homeland to establish their own colonies. Some attack Meteor City, and the group of assassins known as the Spiders, are called home to fend off the invasion. Meanwhile, in the Republic of East Gorteau, Gon and Killua realize that entire populations of towns are going missing. They decide to find out what's happening and try to stop it, but Gon soon realizes he's not alone,...