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As a Zodiac, his authority in the By using a Limitation that puts his own life at stake, his abilities received a great boost.If Kurapika equips the dolphin with a stolen ability he can use Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (pg. At the beginning of August, he appears at the mansion of a collector who collects body parts to apply for a job as a bodyguard.

Mizaistom confirms his suspicions, stating he will also be criticized after speaking of resolve when in reality he has been working behind their backs to identify the culprit. He continues to explain that Through a flashback, Kurapika watches a video recording of the candidates during the final test of the 289th Hunter Exam. He also suggests that, since the Spiders could not steal anything, if they are to release him immediately, he will spare their lives.
Hashito approaches him, demanding to be taught Nen right away in return for allowing At 11:30 of the following day the rumbling aura can be felt again. Mizaistom agrees, but says he'd rather avoid sitting idly while Pariston and his spy are plotting. Later, Kurapika answers a phone call from Kurapika hires 5 Hunters so that each can infiltrate a prince’s security detailHe sends his request and heads to a hotel managed by Hui Guo Rou, where he is surprised to discover that his employer is, in fact, Queen Kurapika senses an aura radiating from Woble's cradleSometime later, Kurapika boards the ship with Oito and Woble. Sakata interrupts his musings by demanding to know why Momoze's beast failed to protect her. His furious shout upon release is heard by Melody,Meeting up with Melody and the rest later, he suggests that they get Neon to contact her father and ask for his advice. On hearing that they were killed according to the Spider's plan, Kurapika hits him in a rage, managing to damage his nose and lips slightly. Just before Gon and Killua are captured, Kurapika meets with Light Nostrade. From what they say, Kurapika infers Woble has received a Nen ability, which is probably triggered by her self-defense instinct. He changes his tabard and training suit for the duration of the Yorknew City arc. His distance from others initially keeps him level-headed and moralistic, but his heart has been poisoned with sadness and hatred. Finally, they find Ponzu, but together with her they are trapped in a cave full of snakes whose owner The Final Phase of the Hunter Exam is an elimination tournament with a twist—the winner of a match will be removed from the list and receive his very own Kurapika, Leorio, and Gon arrive at the entrance of the Zoldyck Estate, the While staying in the servants' room, they are forced into playing a guessing game with some butlers of the family, which they manage to win. He tells Kurapika there should be no one in the Zodiacs with the ability in question.

Pairo had him also promise to have fun and enjoy himself while outside, having adventures just like the Hunter they read about from Sheila's book. Kurapika's reserved demeanor makes him very ruthless and unreasonable at times, but his friends are the only ones able to slightly settle his seething enough for him to think rationally. When Hanzo asks him what he ought to do next, Kurapika tells him to prioritize finding information on how to ensure Prince Marayam's safety.


Having recognized them as Kurta, the people who had previously defended them turned violent and frightened. Kurapika objects that a person with that ability could have been given top-secret missions or worked outside the Association, but according to Mizaistom the results of the Hunter Exam rule out this possibility. Kurapika's (Hunter Exam arc) 2011 anime adaptation designKurapika has medium blond hair with brown eyes; blue in the 1999 series (grey/dark grey in the 2011 series). Kurapika was born to the Kurta Clan in a secluded forest in the At some point, Kurapika and Pairo saved a female outsider called While buying groceries, Kurapika and Pairo were bullied and nearly swindled by three thugs.

The thugs revealed that the elder had paid them to rile him up. This results in a brief argument with Babimyna, which is won by Kurapika when he states he's doing it for the queen's peace of mind, as people were killed in the hall. He assures Mizaistom it will be the same for the prince, although Mizaistom is still doubtful.Kurapika in the Zodiacs meeting room as the new "Rat"Leorio greets Kurapika as he arrives at the headquarters, stating that the mission seems tougher than expected and wonders about his opinion on it. Meanwhile, he wonders about Babimyna's conduct.At 10:00 a.m. of the following day the lessons resume, but Myuhan is killed by Over the next few days, the lectures continue without the user of When the lesson ends, he thanks Bill for revealing his ability and, when the latter calls himself a coward for choosing Room 1014 to guard because he believed he could avoid major fights and for resolving to stay out of shame, Kurapika points out that cowards do not steel themselves as he did. While Beyond was eating, Mizaistom announced the departure date is on August 8Kurapika suggests they leave Beyond alone until landing since he's not hiding any ulterior motives. Kurapika is then given permission to watch the part of the recording where Saiyu explains about his Nen ability (Kurapika explains his plan to arrest Saiyu right before landing on the New ContinentKurapika states that knowing Saiyu's ability enables them to narrow down possible escape plans. All of which contradicts Beyond's initial decision of announcing a truce and letting himself be captured. Kurapika grows horrified at the thought that Kurapika supervises the 16 participants of the Nen trainingNot much later, at 9 a.m., the lessons begin. To make the lessons go smoothly, he asks if anyone can already use Nen. Six weeks later, while Kurapika was away, the Kurta Clan was approached by the Kurapika, Gon, and Leorio standing before the CaptainOnce they dock, the Captain tells Gon to head for a lone tree up a hill, and Gon decides to follow his advice instead of taking the bus to Zaban City. He has a phone conversation with Mizaistom, during which the latter informs him of the conditions of the three lower decks, leading Kurapika to think the meeting of the Zodiacs will be called off.