The narration notes that a Hunter license can only be earned by passing an exam whose pass rate is under one in a hundred thousand. A violent storm strikes the ship at night, and a rogue wave rips a hole through its hull. Gon volunteers to crawl into the breach and help seal it, earning the respect of the crew. The captain arranges for him to travel with two fellow applicants, Kurapika and Leorio, and the trio sets off together for the exam.