The Hunter Exam is one of the most grueling tests in the Hunter x Hunter world, designed to weed out the weak and reward only the most skilled, intelligent, and determined individuals. But what if Monkey D. Luffy, the future Pirate King, somehow ended up in this world and decided to take the Hunter Exam?
Would his boundless energy, rubber powers, and unbreakable will make him an unstoppable force? Or would the strange new world of Nen, ruthless opponents, and mental challenges prove to be his biggest obstacle yet?
Let's dive into a detailed, beginning-to-end story exploring what happens when Luffy enters the world of Hunter x Hunter!
Chapter 1: The Mysterious Whirlpool
It all begins when the Straw Hat Pirates sail through a strange, swirling storm in the Grand Line. Nami tries to steer the ship, but before they can react, a massive whirlpool engulfs them. The last thing Luffy sees is the Going Merry (or Thousand Sunny) vanishing into the waves.
When he wakes up, he’s in a mysterious city—not anywhere in the One Piece world. He looks around, confused, when he overhears people talking about an important event.
- "The Hunter Exam is starting soon!"
- "I heard only 1 in 10,000 people pass!"
- "Dangerous creatures, brutal tasks… I don’t think I’d survive."
Luffy, always excited for a new adventure, is immediately intrigued.
- "Hunter Exam? Sounds fun!"
Not knowing where his crew is, Luffy decides, "I’ll take this Hunter Exam while I figure things out!"
Chapter 2: The Journey to the Exam Site
Luffy, dressed in his signature red vest and straw hat, heads toward the exam site, where hundreds of applicants gather. Among them are familiar faces:
- Gon Freecss, a cheerful, energetic boy with a strong will—someone Luffy immediately gets along with.
- Killua Zoldyck, a skilled assassin who quickly notices Luffy is far stronger than he appears.
- Kurapika, a serious warrior with a vendetta against the Phantom Troupe.
- Leorio, an aspiring doctor who finds Luffy’s cluelessness frustrating.
However, the first test is simply getting to the exam hall—something even Luffy underestimates.
- Applicants must follow an underground path, avoiding deadly traps.
- A giant serpent attacks, and while others struggle, Luffy punches it into the wall, shocking everyone.
- His rubber body allows him to dodge deadly spikes, pressure plates, and traps effortlessly.
Finally, they reach the real Hunter Exam hall, where the real challenges begin.
Chapter 3: The First Phase – The Marathon of Endurance
The first phase of the exam is led by Satotz, a mustached examiner who forces the candidates to run for hours through an underground tunnel. Many collapse due to exhaustion.
- Gon and Killua handle it well due to their training.
- Leorio struggles but pushes through.
- Luffy? He’s completely fine.
In fact, he’s running backwards while laughing!
- "This is so slow! Can’t we go faster?"
When others start to collapse, Luffy picks them up and carries them without breaking a sweat. Even Killua is shocked by his insane stamina.
When the group reaches the next stage, Luffy looks completely fresh, as if he hasn’t even warmed up yet.
Chapter 4: The Second Phase – The Cooking Challenge
The next test is conducted by Menchi and Buhara, two gourmet Hunters. The task? Cook a dish that impresses them.
Most competitors fail since Menchi is extremely picky. Luffy, however, has one problem—
- "I don’t know how to cook… But I do know how to eat!"
Luffy tries stealing food from other contestants, but Menchi kicks him away.
Finally, when the challenge changes to hunting a rare beast for meat, Luffy easily knocks it out with one punch and brings back the best cut.
- Menchi takes a bite and is shocked. "This… is PERFECT!"
- Luffy laughs, "Shishishi! I just picked the best piece!"
And just like that, he passes the second test.
Chapter 5: The Third Phase – The Deadly Swamp
Next, the candidates enter a deadly swamp filled with man-eating monsters and illusions.
- Gon and Killua use their instincts to survive.
- Kurapika relies on intelligence.
- Luffy? He just punches everything in sight.
When a giant leech monster tries to attack the group, Luffy simply stretches his arm back and—
- "Gomu Gomu no Pistol!"
BOOM! The creature is obliterated in one hit.
Even the examiners are amazed—who is this guy?
Chapter 6: The Fourth Phase – The Battle Royale
Now comes the real test—the Hunter Exam Battle Royale. Each candidate receives a number and must steal another person’s badge while protecting their own.
Luffy gets a random opponent and is supposed to be sneaky, but…
- He runs straight up to his target and yells, "Hey! Gimme your badge!"
- The opponent refuses, so Luffy knocks him out instantly.
- He gives Gon his opponent’s badge for fun, making the game too easy for his friends.
His carefree attitude, combined with his overwhelming strength, makes it impossible to defeat him. Even Hisoka, the terrifying magician, takes an interest in him.
- Hisoka licks his lips, watching Luffy.
- "You’re… interesting."
But when he tries to fight Luffy, Hisoka realizes something disturbing—
- His Bungee Gum doesn’t work on Luffy’s rubber body!
- Hisoka tries tricks, illusions, and speed, but Luffy dodges everything with Observation Haki.
- Luffy eventually punches Hisoka so hard that he smashes into a tree.
Even Hisoka is stunned. "This guy… might be stronger than me."
Chapter 7: The Final Test – 1v1 Battles
The last phase is a tournament where contestants fight one-on-one. Luffy dominates every match:
- He crushes a martial artist with Gomu Gomu no Gatling.
- He dodges a sniper’s bullets like they’re nothing.
- He out-speeds an assassin with Gear Second.
Finally, Luffy reaches the last battle against Gon.
- Gon fights with everything he has.
- Luffy, impressed, holds back to make it fun.
- In the end, Luffy wins, but he praises Gon’s strength.
Chapter 8: Becoming a Hunter… and Moving On
Luffy officially becomes a Hunter!
However, when Netero asks what he wants to do with his new status, Luffy laughs—
- "I dunno what a Hunter even does! I just joined for fun!"
That night, the dimensional whirlpool opens again, signaling Luffy’s way home.
Saying goodbye to Gon, Killua, and the others, Luffy jumps through the portal, returning to the Grand Line.
His friends in Hunter x Hunter smile, knowing they had met someone truly legendary.
Final Thoughts
If Luffy took the Hunter Exam, he would:
- Easily pass all physical challenges.
- Dominate any combat tests.
- Confuse everyone with his carefree attitude.
- Accidentally terrify Hisoka.
In the end, Luffy would become a Hunter effortlessly—but he wouldn’t care about the title. His real adventure lies in the sea, chasing the One Piece.
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