Gon became a Hunter to find his father. Killua tried for the exam on a whim. Leorio needed funds to enter medical school. And Kurapika...

More than five years ago, there existed a legendary group of people known as the Kurta Clan. The Kurta Clan were famous for their sublime Scarlet Eyes. However, because of the rare nature of the eyes, it became a valuable black market commodity. The Phantom Troupe—a cold-blooded collection of criminals and outcasts hailing from Meteor City—purportedly wiped out the whole Kurta Clan and sold off the eyes. However, one lone Kurta clan member survived the slaughter—Kurapika.

Kurapika is on a mission to rescue the last remaining set of Kurta Clan Scarlet Eyes and to bring the criminals that murdered his clan to justice. He finds gainful employment with a flesh collector on the eve of the world's largest black market auction in hopes of meeting and destroying the Phantom Troupe while recovering the eyes.

However, the Phantom Troupe have plans of their own. They want to take the mafia world by storm and steal all of the auction goods! By doing so, they'll make the entire underworld their enemies. But the Phantom Troupe fear no man or organization. And for good reason—each member is incredibly powerful and a master of their own unique nen ability. Nicknamed the Spiders, all 13 members are marked by a spider tattoo with a number in the center. Combined, they're a force to be feared and avoided at all costs. Especially their leader, the cold and calculating Chrollo. 

Meanwhile, Gon, Killua and Leorio are in town as well for the auction. Gon is looking to buy the rare Hunter game Greed Island in hopes of finding a clue to his missing father's whereabouts, but he's got one problem—he can't afford the game! 

After the Phantom Troupe raid the auction, the mafia sets exorbitant bounties on their heads. Good timing too, since Gon and Killua are looking to make a quick buck! However, have the dynamic duo underestimated the Phantom Troupe? After all, the insanely powerful and creepy Hisoka is a part of their crew...

Can Kurapika take down the Spiders? Will Gon and Killua help out or just get in his way? Find out by reading volumes 8–13, available now!