Ep 28. Chat x Excuses x Comparing Guts

Gon, Killua, and Leorio are sitting together in their hotel room trying to come up with excuses to explain why they were late to their scheduled meeting with Kurapika. Throughout the conversation, it becomes clear that there are differing opinions on the topic of excuses and their worth. Gon argues that he would never make an excuse and would simply tell the truth, while Killua believes that excuses are necessary and can even be strategic.

As they continue to chat, Leorio pulls out a deck of cards and proposes a game of "rock-paper-scissors" to determine who would bring up their excuse first. The winner is Killua, and he shares his excuse for being late - he got lost trying to find the meeting location. Leorio and Gon tease him for his excuse, but Killua defends himself and insists that it was a legitimate reason.

Next up is Leorio, who shares that he was held up at the hospital where he works. Gon and Killua accept his excuse without question, but Leorio is still bothered by the fact that he was late and wants to make amends to Kurapika.

Finally, it's Gon's turn to share his reason for being late. He explains that he got sidetracked while exploring the town and lost track of time. When Killua points out that this is more of an excuse than the truth, Gon becomes defensive and insists that he was simply being honest.

Later, the three friends find themselves in a discussion about what it means to have true courage and compare their own levels of bravery. Killua argues that the true measure of courage is the willingness to face danger and overcome fear, while Gon believes that courage comes from standing up for what is right.

The conversation takes a turn when they encounter a strange man who challenges them to a game of "Guts," a game that involves betting on whether or not an individual has the courage to complete a dangerous task. The man invites Gon to play first and offers a large sum of money if he succeeds. While Gon initially accepts, he ultimately decides to back out of the game after realizing that the task would put himself and others in danger.

The episode ends with the trio reflecting on the discussion they had about courage, and how their individual beliefs were put to the test in the game of "Guts." They agree that true bravery comes from a combination of facing danger and standing up for what is right, and that they will continue to work towards becoming stronger and more courageous individuals.