One of the most well-known and fantastic shounen anime is ‘Hunter X Hunter‘. The first release was in 1999, and the second was in 2011. The 2011 revision is a little bit more thorough. The anime is wonderful because of its story and cast of characters, but viewers also appreciate the incredible fight scenes in this anime.
One of the most beloved characters in the anime is Killua. He is also an important character in the anime. He comes from the infamous Zoldyck family. Many fans question whether Killua is an assassin like the other members of his family. But before learning about Killua, one should know about the Zoldyck family first.
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Who Is The Zoldyck Family?
The Zoldyck Family is widely regarded as the deadliest and most notorious family of killers in history. The Kukuroo Mountain, a 3,722-meter-tall dormant volcano in the Dentora region of the Republic of Padokea, is owned and inhabited by the Zoldyck Family. Huge stone walls surround their estate, which is protected by a large hunting beast named Mike and servants who are masters of the martial arts.
Although each family member has the freedom to select the specialty of their abilities and preferences as they grow up, all youngsters in the family are trained in the art of assassination from birth.
Each child of the Zoldyck family is put through hellish training ever since they are born. They are trained in various aspects that make them immune to certain methods of murder and torture. For instance, Killua is resistant to poison and he can tolerate a high voltage of electricity due to his childhood training. The Zoldyck family is very famous and all of them know the art of nen, whether or not they practice it.
Is Killua An Assassin?
Killua used to be an assassin when he was younger. Like all his siblings, Killua used to get paid for killing people and that is how he earned his allowance. Ever since he was young, Killua showed more potential as an assassin than any of his siblings. He was able to open a sixteen-tone door when he was twelve years of age.
Silva Zoldyck, his father, sent him to heavens arena when he was just six years old to test him. Heaven’s arena is one of the most brutal places where professional fighting takes place. Killua was told to return to the estate only when he managed to reach the 200th floor.
Killus used to be very skilled in assassinating people even when he was younger. He had left this profession in pursuit of becoming a Hunter as he got bored with it. He has shown interest in arresting his family. Thus Killua, one of the most important characters of ‘Hunter X Hunter,‘ used to be an assassin but has since left the profession indefinitely.
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