Episode 25 (1999)

Slither × Stinger × In The Cave (ニョロ×チク×穴の中, Nyoro × Chiku × Ana no Naka) is the 25th episode of the original Hunter × Hunter anime. It first aired on April 22nd, 2000.

Overview[]

Gon and Kurapika try to save Leorio from getting poisoned from Bourbon's snake trap but end up getting trapped themselves. Left with no choice, Gon gets bit by dozens of snakes trying to acquire an antidote from Bourbon's body. Both Gon and Leorio recovers from the poison, Gon proceeds to carry Leorio, Kurapika and Ponzu outside while the sleeping gas is in effect. Leorio takes Ponzu's badge while she sleeps and Gon retrieves the badges given to him by Hisoka. All examinees who collected six points are on their way to the landing site as the current exam is about to end.

Synopsis[]

Upon entering the cave Gon and Kurapika see Leorio lying on the ground and discover that he was bitten by dozens of snakes. The two tried to help him, Gon says that the snake venom is not that lethal, however, Leorio was bitten by dozens of snakes making his life in danger. Without an antidote, they decide to bring Leorio outside to get help but Ponzu intervenes and warns them if they took a step forward exiting the cave countless multitude of snakes are waiting for them attacking at the same time, it's a trap set by Bourbon. With no other way, Gon and Kurapika plead to Bourbon to remove the trap even letting him have their badges however Ponzu states that it's no use since Bourbon is dead.

Leaving with no choice, Kurapika tries to search Bourbon's body to find an antidote however the Snakes get agitated and will eventually attack if someone touches Bourbon's body. Upon examining Bourbon's body, Kurapika hints the cause of bourbon's death, Ponzu's bees stung Bourbon who immediately suffered an allergic reaction and due to him getting stung by the same type of bee for the second time has created an anaphylactic shock that leads to his death. Ponzu details the events on how Bourbon got killed she tracked down Bourbon inside the cave then released a sleeping Gas. When she entered the cave Bourbon was out cold, but he had already setup his trap, since she sprayed the gas far from the exit some snakes weren't affected by it. As soon as she tries to steal Bourbon's badge the snakes gets agitated which scared her with this a set of the condition were applied by being shocked her bees will attack someone near them and Bourbon was the victim at that time. Even after Bourbon's death, his trap is still in effect. Ponzu decided to give up the exam and awaits the arrival of the exam committee to rescue her after the phase ends as they can track her or anyone through the badges to which a tracking device is attached in them.

However, the committee will not be able to help as the exam is still ongoing and with Leorio's situation they cannot wait longer. It was also revealed that the reason Leorio got bitten was when he tried to go near the exit and scream to warned Gon and Kurapika to not enter the cave. Kurapika left with no choice thought about sacrificing himself to get an antidote from Bourbon's body, Gon having the same thought in his mind volunteered. A swarm of snakes pour into Gon's body as they bite him, he eventually finds the antidote and gives it to Kurapika who heals both Leorio and Gon.

Outside, Tonpa is seen trying to get a badge from Kenmi, but fails. Back at the cave, Gon and Leorio recover. Gon thanks Ponzu for healing him then tells her that he wanted to trade Bourbon's badges which is the target of Ponzu in exchange for her sleeping gas. Gon explains that he needs the sleeping gas to put all the snakes into sleep then carries all three of them outside the cave. Ponzu tells Gon the sleeping gas time of expiration, to which, Gon confidently replies that he can hold his breath before the effect of the sleeping gas runs out. Ponzu's doubt based on Gon's condition was gone after both Leorio and Kurapika tell her that they trust Gon. after agreeing, Gon signals Ponzu to release the gas after holding his breath, Gon briefly remembers all the people he has met in the past as he decided that he wants to spend more time with them and him wanting to be a Hunter. Gon finally brought Kurapika, Leorio, and Ponzu outside. Gon, as a promise, gives Ponzu the badge of Bourbon while asleep, then bids a short farewell to both Kurapika and Leorio who are sleeping. Momentarily, Kurapika and Leorio wake up, and Leorio took Ponzu's badge who now has six points. As the committee announcing the near end of the current exam all of the examinees who collected six points prepare to go to the landing site; Gon who retrieved back his badges is moving on to the next event.

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