As the top echelons of the NGL are killed by the Chimera Ants, who claim their weapons and facilities, the team of Hunters under attack is also taken down, but not before Ponzu sends a message to warn the Hunter Association that ends up in Kite's hands. As he instructs the others to turn back and call for reinforcements, Kite decides to further assess the situation, accompanied by just Gon and Killua.