Knov infiltrates the palace, but just as he is about to climb the Central Staircase he is stopped in his tracks by a heavy and ominous aura seeping from the floor above.
Colt surrenders and seeks the help of the extermination team to help the dying Queen.
The Chimera Ant King is born. The Three Royal Guards kneel down to respectfully welcome him, but by doing so they signal the end of their allegiance to the Queen.
Killua faces Shoot while Gon takes on Knuckle.
Knuckle points out to Gon that there are flaws in his ultimate technique, the Ja Jan Ken.
Gon and Killua are exhausted after their fight with Knuckle as the second assassin, Shoot, lies in wait.
Even though they are intimidated by Knuckle, Gon and Killua proceed with Biscuit's training.
Gon and Killua vow to get stronger so they can return and rescue Kite.
Kite, Gon and Killua continue using Nen to follow Hagya to the Chimera Ant's nest.
Hagya attacks Gon, Killua and Kite. Meanwhile, the first of the Queen's Royal Guards is about to be born.
The Hunter Association sets out to eliminate the Chimera Ants.
The Chimera Ants become increasingly vicious after eating the members of the NGL underground.
Gon and his friends come face-to-face with Chimera Ants for the first time and are frightened by their speed and power.
The situation worsens, and Gon and his friends receive Ponzu's message.
Gon and his friends enter the NGL. Meanwhile, the Chimera Ants have started going through surprising changes.
Killua passes the Hunter Exam on his second attempt and returns to the game. Once reunited, Gon, Killua and Biscuit begin collecting cards steadily.
Gon continues to hone his special ability by using the Enhancer, Emitter, and Transmuter aura types.
Gon and Killua wrap up their training, while the Bomber appears before the players who had formed an alliance.
Biscuit announces to Gon and Killua that she will be their teacher.
Gon and Killua head for Masadora, the City of Magic, in search of spell cards.