: Hanzo eventually realizes he cannot break Gon's spirit without killing him—which would lead to Hanzo's own disqualification. Frustrated and impressed by Gon's unwavering light, Hanzo concedes the match.
In of the 2011 series (titled "Can't Win × and × Can't Lose" ), the Hunter Exam enters its final phase: a unique one-on-one tournament. Unlike typical brackets, the winners pass and drop out , while the losers advance to fight again; only the ultimate final loser fails the entire exam. The Unbreakable Will of Gon
The episode highlights the shifting dynamics among the applicants: