This season roars back into action with Ash leaving his beloved Jacksonville and returning to his hometown of Elk Grove. There, he confronts Ruby only to find that she too is now a victim of evil, and needs Ash's help. The former enemies have to form an uneasy alliance to give them a chance of success, as Elk Grove soon becomes the nucleus of evil.

On the day of the test, Gaara disappears from the inn where the Sand Ninja are staying and goes to Hidden Leaf Hospital.

The situation worsens, and Gon and his friends receive Ponzu's message.

The situation worsens, and Gon and his friends receive Ponzu's message.

Japan, 1987. Jotaro Kujo, a descendant of the Joestar family, is in prison and claims he is being possessed by an evil spirit. His grandfather, Joseph Joestar, immediately departs for Japan, where he must reveal the family's terrible secret.

Gon continues to hone his special ability by using the Enhancer, Emitter, and Transmuter aura types.