# WebtoonLib — Hunter x Hunter #36

## Series
- title: Hunter x Hunter
- slug: hunter-x-hunter-21ba13

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
The Hunter Exam takes a dark turn as the mysterious Gitarakuru sheds his disguise, revealing the chillingly composed Illumi Zoldyck, Killua's eldest brother. As an elite assassin, Illumi's oppressive presence and manipulative nature underscore the toxic, psychological control he holds over his younger sibling. This confrontation forces Killua's desire for a normal life and friendship to clash directly with the inescapable, sinister influence of the Zoldyck family.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Illumi reveals his identity and uses Nen-enhanced pressure to force Killua to surrender.

### Characters involved
- Killua Zoldyck — Main
- Illumi Zoldyck — Supporting

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The Hunter Exam takes a dark turn as the mysterious Gitarakuru sheds his disguise, revealing the chillingly composed Illumi Zoldyck, Killua's eldest brother.

### Spoiler summary
The Hunter Exam takes a dark turn as the mysterious Gitarakuru sheds his disguise, revealing the chillingly composed Illumi Zoldyck, Killua's eldest brother. As an elite assassin, Illumi's oppressive presence and manipulative nature underscore the toxic, psychological control he holds over his younger sibling. This confrontation forces Killua's desire for a normal life and friendship to clash directly with the inescapable, sinister influence of the Zoldyck family.

## Status
- data_status: complete
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Hunter x Hunter #36](/series/hunter-x-hunter-21ba13/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/hunter-x-hunter-21ba13

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