‘Hunter X Hunter‘ is one of the most popular shonen anime to date. The anime has two editions, the 1999 and 2011 renditions. The 2011 rendition is more thorough. Despite there being two editions, the mist around Ging Freecs still has not cleared. The father of Gon Freecss is Ging Freecss. He has the codename “Boar,” and he is a Double-Star Ruins Hunter and former Zodiac.
Gon’s desire to find Ging led to his decision to join the Hunters. Ging is shy and obstinate to the extent that he only wants Gon to see him by himself and asserts that it would be cowardly of Gon to bring a buddy, leading one of his pals to wonder if he is terrified of crowds.
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Who Is Ging Freecss?
The sole grandchild of Gon’s great-grandmother is Ging. He is also Mito’s cousin. Soon after turning 12, Ging left Whale Island to take the 267th Hunter Exam. Mito’s parents died in an accident while they were on vacation shortly after he left, and his father was missing at sea. The 267th Hunter Exam was passed by just him.
Ging dedicated himself to the excavation and preservation of historical ruins after earning his license as a Hunter. He preserved and restored the ruins so that everyone may see them with his wealth. His accomplishments are now regarded as a role model for archaeological management around the globe.
Why Did Ging Abandon Gon?
It has not been explicitly stated in the manga or anime the reason for Ging leaving Gon. The fans however have come up with a lot of stories about this. The most likely and most logical assumption is that he left to become a full-time hunter.
In the recording left to Gon by Ging, it was stated by Ging that he is not a good father and that he chose to be a hunter over raising his son. There have been many jokes and controversies’ regarding Ging’s parenting skills or lack thereof in the Hunter X Hunter fandom. However, despite not being in touch with his kid since he was born, Ging seems to know his son quite well.
He was able to predict his son’s moves perfectly. He knew that Gon would want to become a hunter and he told Razor that Gon would one day come to Greed Island. Whilst this does not excuse Ging from leaving his son, it does make the fans wonder if Ging is a wonderful father and if he left Gon with Mito for his protection and safety.
Is He The Strongest Nen User In The Anime?
Whilst he is most definitely not the strongest Nen user in the series, Chairman Netero being the holder of the title, he is most definitely one of the top Nen users. It was mentioned in the anime that he is in the top 5 Nen users in the world.
His abilities have not been revealed in either of the anime editions and only little has been revealed in the manga. It is however revealed that he can replicate any blow he is hit with. He developed two techniques after being hit by Leorio’s Nen punch during the chairman elections. He also knows a lot of languages.
His physical abilities and mental intelligence make him one of the strongest characters in Hunter X Hunter. As the manga progresses, more of his abilities and personality is revealed.
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