Satotz is a Hunter who works as an archaeologist, best known for serving as the examiner for the first phase of the Hunter Exam. He's a distinctive figure—he appears to have no mouth—and leads candidates through grueling tests of endurance that reveal a lot about their character.
His signature challenge involves running through an underground tunnel of unknown length. What makes it brutal is that Satotz moves at what looks like a casual walking pace, yet somehow forces everyone behind him to sprint faster and faster just to keep up. It's a deceptively simple way to weed out the weak-willed. After that ordeal, he guides survivors through the Numere Marsh—locals call it the "Swindler's Nest"—a swamp crawling with man-eating creatures designed to test them further before handing them off to the second exam.
Like many Hunters, Satotz was inspired by Ging to pursue the license in the first place. He takes his examiner role seriously, approaching it as a civic duty at first. But as the exam progresses, he develops a soft spot for Gon in particular and finds himself genuinely wanting to help the kid succeed.
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