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Chris Collier

Upon seeing Pitou beg and plead for the opportunity to save Komugi, Gon rages and begins crying. He cannot come to terms with the fact that the thing that did something so awful to Kite, could genuinely plead and beg for the opportunity to save a young girl’s life for the sake of someone she cares for. That this monster, this ant, could do something so undeniably human. I’m dying to hear your thoughts on his state of mind, and what you think must be going through his head as he waits out the hour

Bryan Sanchez

Earlier in the story, Gon explains that when an enemy lies, betrays others, or hurts their own allies, it becomes emotionally easier for him to kill them. In this episode, he’s faced with the opposite situation: Pitou is begging for time to heal a wounded human, even injures themselves to prove sincerity. Yet this only makes Gon angrier. From a psychological perspective, how would you interpret this response? How do people sometimes rely on rigid moral rules to manage grief or rage, and what tends to happen emotionally when reality no longer fits those rules?

Day

Do you think Gon could possibly be doing the right thing? That Pitou doesn't have the right to heal someone important to them when they tore apart Kite again and again? Or is Gon too far gone in his emotions and need for vengeance?

Demian

Gon says something terrible to Killua that clearly affected him, coming from someone as important to him as Gon. Killua leaves the room, leaving Gon alone with Pitou and Komugi. What do you think of this reaction?

Day

We had a glimpse of just how badly Gon wanted to kill Pitou, back when Morel challeneged him, and Killua was able to bring him back. This time, he was not able to get through to Gon. What do you think Killua must be feeling, especially after Gon's comment to him?

Waifu Connoisseur

Lets say you are in the room with them this episode. Killua left and Gon sat right down. What would you do or say to these children?

bitteraerie

Gon seems to be at his breaking point after finally confronting Pitou, and it leads to (in my opinion) some of the most fascinating character work in the show so far. I think now is a good time to ask, looking back on the entire series -- how do you feel about Gon now compared to earlier arcs of the show? (P.S., I highly recommend watching this episode in Sub in your own time, as Gon's voice actress gives a generational performance!)

zachary karpiel

Sidenote I would definitely recommend watching Gon's scene with Pitou in sub. Probably my favorite sub scene of all time

Mary Baker

Gon’s position in front of Pitou is the exact same way that the King usually sits, what do you think of that? In your opinion, are there any ways the two are similar?

Mary Baker

Back in the Yorknew City arc, Gon told Killua that it was Gon’s job to say/do crazy stuff, and it was Killua’s job to stay calm and stop Gon. Now that Gon has lashed out at Killua for acting the way he usually wants him to, how do you think this will affect Killua’s mental state? Will it change their friendship/dynamic?

MattyG

This is a great question!!

Cyan_Sky9135

Do you suppose Gon was intentionally conjuring that black/red aura?

Cyan_Sky9135

Dont you think Killua should've gotten angry too? Especially when Gon said, "Must be nice for you. Because you can stay calm... Its not your fight." since Kite was equally Killuas friend as he was Gons.

KrampusLuvsLettsReact

please go back and rewatch gons scene in sub. oscar worthy seriously, i think everyone who sees hxh should see it.