Great Leader

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Great Leader
Affiliation	First Expedition Team; New World Ancient Dragon Investigation Team
Occupation/Role	Leader of the First Expedition Team and Great Leader of the New World Ancient Dragon Investigation Team
Status	Active
First Appearance	38

Background / History

A legendary Hunter of the First Expedition Team, the Great Leader had previously faced an Ancient Dragon directly and was regarded as one of the Hunter Guild's strongest younger-generation Hunters before arriving in the New World. 74 77

He accepted the Fire Dragon Detters' request for Hunter Cat training, admiring their ambition despite the difficulty and low success rate of such training. This decision established the Investigation Team's first deep alliance with the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon Tribe. 68

The Great Leader later approached Luo Yun's nest with Pork Bone and several Felynes, openly declaring that the Investigation Team sought friendship with Luo Yun and the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon clan rather than making demands. 85 He subsequently traveled to the Ancient Tree as the Investigation Team's representative to negotiate long-term cooperation with the Detters. 107

While assisting an injured Male Fire Dragon, he shielded it from a Blazing Fire Dragon's flames despite the risks. The recovered Fire Dragon later gave him a scale as personal recognition, meaning it would not attack him near its territory and could assist him if it found him under attack there. 109 110

His fieldwork expanded into ecological investigation: he documented Luo Yun's battle with the Radiant Dragon, investigated abnormal monster behavior near the Ancient Tree, and helped organize responses to the Caos Dragon threat. 119 180 185

When the Third Expedition Team's Mobile Research Base was forced down in the Great Canyon, he agreed to lead the support mission and planned to remain away from Star Base for several years. 431 He eventually returned and formally introduced himself to Fifth Expedition Team members as the leader of both the First Expedition Team and the New World Ancient Dragon Investigation Team. 478

Personality

The Great Leader is adventurous, battle-driven, and intensely curious about rare monsters and Ancient Dragons. Upon learning that he had missed a clash involving eight Ancient Dragons and the Dalamud Dragon, his immediate regret was missing the opportunity to witness it. 231

Despite this enthusiasm, he prioritizes caution when the threat is unknown. When he first encountered the Caos Dragon, he ordered a retreat based on its likely Elder Dragon anatomy rather than risking an unprepared confrontation. 182

He values ambition and sincerity in others. He respected the Fire Dragon Detters' determination to become Hunter Cats, and later described honest mutual exchange as his preferred way of dealing with monsters. 68 334 His confidence and presence also inspire the Investigation Team; veteran members state that his presence makes them feel unafraid. 361

Appearance

The Great Leader is exceptionally robust and muscular, with a physique so heavy that a Rathian carrying him was nearly crushed by the burden. 74 111

• Frequently described as a “muscle-bound brute” despite his agile fighting style. 108
• Possesses extraordinary physical strength, enough to crack a Male Fire Dragon Identity Scale by squeezing it. 231
• His strength and imposing build have led others to compare him to a humanoid Golden Lion. 231 487

Abilities & Skills

Hunting Combat

A veteran close-range Hunter, the Great Leader combines heavy defensive equipment with disciplined counterattacking.

• Faced a Golden Lion with shield and spear, calmly dodging, rolling, and blocking before targeting the monster's openings. 77
• Focuses repeated attacks on a single body part to impair a monster's mobility before seeking a decisive blow. 77
• Uses agile swordplay with precisely timed blocks and evasions; he repeatedly wounded a Female Fire Dragon until it retreated. 108
• Defeated a Great Rathian alone using his combat ability and tranquilizer bombs. 232
• Withstood a high-temperature Fire Dragon attack while protecting an injured Male Fire Dragon. 109

Fieldcraft and Ecological Investigation

The Great Leader is an experienced tracker and observer who treats ecological abnormalities as potential threats.

• Used Guide Bugs and three days of tracking to locate an abnormal Scratch Bird near the Ancient Tree. 180
• Recognized that a low-tier Tobi-Kadachi attacking stronger creatures could signal wider ecological damage, then requested additional personnel for observation. 180
• Recorded the conflict between Luo Yun and the Radiant Dragon, including his theory that Luo Yun had mutated to absorb the original species' flames. 119
• Identified the Caos Dragon as a probable Elder Dragon from its skeletal characteristics and ordered a withdrawal before the team could be endangered. 182

Diplomacy and Leadership

He leads through direct action, mutual respect, and practical cooperation.

• Approved and publicly announced the Investigation Team's alliance with the Fire Dragon Detters. 68
• Served as the Investigation Team's representative in negotiations with the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon Tribe. 107
• Earned recognition from an Ancient Tree Male Fire Dragon after helping protect and care for it. 110
• Was entrusted with long-term observation and support missions involving the Ancient Tree Fire Dragons and the Great Canyon. 175 431

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Jinouga armor and shield — His standard equipment during the Golden Lion investigation. 74
• Spear and shield — Used against the Golden Lion. 77
• One-handed sword / Short Sword set — Favored for its convenience during his Ancient Tree expedition. 107 109
• Gold Rathian giant shield — Used while facing young Luo Lun's Dragon Charge. 416
• Tranquilizer bombs and traps — Used in hunts, including his solo Great Rathian capture. 232
• Fire Dragon recognition scale — A scale gifted by an injured Male Fire Dragon as a mark of personal approval. 110
• Fire Dragon Identity Scale — Carried during later visits to the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon territory. 232

Relationships

• Luo Yun — Allied Fire Dragon leader; the Great Leader sought friendship with Luo Yun's clan, observed his mutations, and regularly consulted him on unusual monster phenomena. 85 119 249
• Pork Bone — Fire Dragon Detter interpreter and frequent expedition partner; Pork Bone translated for the Great Leader and accompanied him on missions around the Ancient Tree. 85 107 185
• Tonkotsu — Fire Dragon Detter warrior who fought beside him while aiding an injured Male Fire Dragon; Tonkotsu respects the Great Leader's swordsmanship. 108 109
• Xita — Felyne companion and hunting partner who flanked the Golden Lion during the Great Leader's battle. 74 77
• Sword Master — Fellow elite Hunter, comrade, and friendly rival; they openly tease one another while recognizing each other's ability. 107
• Carlos — Investigation Team leader who coordinated with the Great Leader on long-term cooperation and mission assignments. 107 175

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fire Dragon Detter Alliance

The Great Leader approves the Detters' Hunter Cat training and turns their initiative into a formal alliance with the Investigation Team. 68 He then begins direct outreach to Luo Yun and the Ancient Tree Fire Dragon Tribe. 85 107

Ancient Tree Integration

He witnesses the unusual coexistence of Fire Dragons and Detters, assists an injured Ancient Tree Fire Dragon, and receives its recognition scale. 109 110 His observations of the Radiant Dragon's challenge to Luo Yun become important ecological records. 119

Abnormal Ecology Investigations

He investigates aggressive Tobi-Kadachi and Scratch Bird behavior near the Ancient Tree, then receives support to examine the wider threat that develops into the Caos Dragon incident. 180 185

Long-Term Expedition Leadership

He accepts responsibility for a support mission to the stranded Third Expedition Team and commits to remaining in the field for years rather than immediately returning to Star Base. 431 On his return, he acts as a senior point of contact for the Fifth Expedition Team. 478

Notable Quotes

“As expected, the New World truly is interesting.” 110

“We simply wish to befriend you, and even the Fire Dragon clan on the Ancient Tree.” 85

Trivia

• The Great Leader enjoys the Detters' cooking; “Fire Dragon Vitality Cat Food” gave him so much excess energy that he immediately left camp to expend it through hunting. 232
• He was initially mistaken by some for a possible Golden Lion hybrid because of his appearance and abnormal physical strength. 487
• A Rathian carrying him through the Ancient Tree was so burdened that it appeared ready to immerse itself in water after arriving. 111