Heavens Arena

A vertical proving ground where strength determines your floor.

The Heavens Arena is a towering martial arts facility where Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck train after passing the Hunter Examination. Located in a high-altitude setting, this arena serves as the primary venue for learning Nen, the ability to control one's life energy or aura. Fighters climb its floors by winning, and those on the upper floors can compete to become a Floor Master. Here the duo meets Wing, a student of Biscuit Krueger, who first teaches them Nen. The arena acts as a crucial bridge between the exam and their later adventures in Yorknew City.

Quick Facts

Notable trainer: Wing

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Background

In the world of Hunter × Hunter, the Heavens Arena functions as more than just a fighting pit; it is a rigorous training ground for mastering Nen. The arena is pivotal in the story as the place where Gon and Killua travel together immediately after the Hunter Exam. There, they encounter Wing, a floor master who later becomes their teacher and teaches them the fundamentals of Nen. Under his tutelage, they learn the basic techniques: Ten for defense, Zetsu for concealment, Ren to produce more aura, and Hatsu as their specific use of Nen.