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Gon discovers that the exhibition features a caged Foxbear cub . This reminds him of his own past with animals on Whale Island. He decides to free the cub and the other caged animals with Leorio's eventually willing assistance.
In the , this entire sequence at the port town is omitted. In that version, Gon and Leorio do not meet until they are already on the ship, making the 1999 version more detailed in its portrayal of their initial encounter and character motivations. Where to Watch and More Info