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Focuses on the start of the Yorknew City arc , the reunion with Leorio, and Kurapika’s bodyguard duties.

The episode concludes with the Phantom Troupe preparing their assault on the underground auction, signaling a shift from preparation to direct confrontation. Differences: 2011 vs. 1999 Version Watch Hunter X Hunter - 042

In the 2011 anime, , titled "Defend × and × Attack," serves as a critical transition into the high-stakes Yorknew City arc . It balances the lighter camaraderie of the main quartet with the dark, brewing conflict involving the Phantom Troupe. Key Plot Developments Focuses on the start of the Yorknew City