Dark Continent arc

The Dark Continent arc of Hunter × Hunter runs chapters 343 to 361 — 19 chapters and 404 pages, each read page by page. It opens: Leorio stands on a city sidewalk holding a phone to his ear, reacting with shock. A voice explains the conditions of joining the organization’s medical team for the Dark Continent expedition. The speaker states they have made a special exception for Leorio to study abroad indefinitely. Leorio exclaims in surprise. The voice continues that over the voyage he will receive hands-on medical experience as head medical professor. In a close-up, the speaker emphasizes that depending on abilities, years of work could be accomplished in mere months. Leorio, now shown as a small dog-like figure with glasses, processes the offer and questions the terms. The voice stresses that the mission is extremely harsh and dangerous with no compensation beyond the potential value.