Takes 3 minutes, but only allows three members to pass.
Understanding that the long path is impossible due to the time limit, tension boils over. Tonpa attempts to attack Leorio with an axe, hoping to eliminate him and pass with the others. Hunter x Hunter 2011 (Dub) Episode 12
Gon’s ability to find a third option when presented with a binary choice becomes a recurring theme in the series. Takes 3 minutes, but only allows three members to pass
With only one hour remaining and the finish line in sight, they reach a final room with two doors: Gon’s ability to find a third option when
Most of the first half involves the characters passing time. Gon and Killua engage in a pillow fight, Kurapika reads, and Tonpa continues to psychologically antagonize the group.
Gon realizes they can select the long path and then use the provided tools (axes) to smash through the wall separating the two paths. This allows all five to reach the finish line simultaneously with seconds to spare. Key Takeaways
Episode 12 of the Hunter × Hunter (2011) English dub, titled , concludes the grueling Third Phase of the Hunter Exam. This episode is widely recognized for its high-stakes moral dilemma and Gon’s signature "out of the box" thinking. Episode Summary