He then bets 40 hours that Majtani is conscious. By threatening to drop Majtani off the arena edge, Leorio forces him to reveal he was faking unconsciousness.

: Following the previous match, Kurapika refuses to deliver a finishing blow to the unconscious Majtani. Because Majtani has not officially surrendered or died, the match remains technically unresolved, stalling the team's progress.

: Reviewers from YouTube have noted the episode's effective use of sound, using "playful bass" and "jazzy piano" to underscore Leorio’s improvisational and panicked personality.

: To resolve the stalemate, the female convict Leroute challenges Leorio to a series of bets using their remaining time as currency.

: In a parallel scene, Hisoka easily defeats Togari, a former examiner seeking revenge for scars Hisoka gave him the previous year. Hisoka becomes the first to pass the Third Phase, finishing in just over six hours.

Leorio first bets 10 hours that Majtani is alive, which he wins.

: While Leorio secures a 2-1 lead for the team, his poor betting in the final rounds results in the team losing 50 hours of their total time limit. Critical Analysis and Themes