Gon

Biodata

Power Progression

Background / History

Whale Island

Gon considers Whale Island home and speaks of Aunt Mito with obvious affection. He later invites Cordis there to meet her. His father left shortly after his birth; when Cordis promises to return after training, Gon privately associates the reassurance with his father’s unfulfilled promises 21 29 45.

Early Hunter Exam

Gon meets Cordis when Cordis suddenly embraces him at the exam venue, spilling the drink Tonpa gave him. Despite Kurapika and Leorio’s suspicions, Gon accepts Cordis’s assurance that he means no harm and takes his fruit candies 3 4.

During the first phase, Gon slows down to encourage the exhausted Leorio rather than abandon him. He befriends Killua and introduces him to Cordis. Later, at Kurapika’s request, Gon finds the injured Cordis in the fog and guides him back to the group by scent 4 7 8.

Gon passes the revised cooking test involving Spider Eggs and clears Trick Tower with only a few hours remaining 10 13.

Sabir Island

Gon draws Hisoka as his fourth-phase target. Before landing, Cordis turns Gon’s pledge to grow stronger into a pinky promise to become the strongest person in the world. Although startled by the change, Gon accepts the promise 14.

Unable to catch birds with his fishing rod, Gon doubts that he can steal Hisoka’s badge. Cordis advises him to focus on the opening rather than the target’s speed. Watching birds catch fish, Gon realizes he should strike while Hisoka is attacking someone else 16.

While hiding near Hisoka, Gon overhears his intention to let Cordis grow stronger before killing him cruelly. His goal shifts from simply stealing a badge to wanting Hisoka dead. He successfully hooks Hisoka’s badge during an attack, but a pursuing examinee incapacitates him with a tranquilizer and takes both badges 17 19 20.

Cordis kills the ambusher and protects Gon when Hisoka approaches. Gon refuses to accept Hisoka’s favor, prompting the confrontation in which Cordis’s elbow is shattered. Still weakened, Gon forces himself to shove Hisoka aside, vows to kill him, and drags the unconscious Cordis into a hollow tree. He later gathers fruit and firewood while insisting that Cordis rest 19 20.

At the cave containing Ponzu, Gon holds his breath through her Sleeping Gas and carries everyone outside once the snakes lose consciousness. He takes Ponzu’s badge, number 246, for Leorio and reaffirms his determination to become a Hunter alongside his friends and surpass Hisoka 23.

Hunter License

In Netero’s interview, Gon openly states that he intends to kill Hisoka someday. He names Cordis as the candidate he least wants to fight, describing him as a gentle big brother 24.

Gon wins his final-phase match when Hanzo surrenders after a prolonged fight. Rather than accept the result peacefully, he demands that Hanzo continue. He subsequently receives his Hunter License 25 29.

Cordis declines Gon’s invitation to Whale Island because of his prior commitment to travel with Hisoka. He directs Gon and Killua to train at Heavens Arena and arranges to meet them in Yorknew City on September first 29.

Heavens Arena

Gon fights Gido in his first match on the 200th floor. Despite the disparity in their Nen, he prolongs the encounter to gain experience, deliberately avoiding blows that could end the fight quickly. He ignores the referee’s whistle after losing and stops only when Cordis calls out to him 43.

After their reunion, Gon attacks Hisoka when he misunderstands Hisoka’s offer to “borrow” Cordis’s body. When Cordis leaves again, Gon reluctantly stays behind with Killua to continue training under Wing 44 45.

Appearance

• Small stature: Described as having a small body and little hands 17.
• Hair: Slightly prickly to the touch 4.
• Soft cheeks: Frequently pinched by Cordis 3 5.

Personality

Gon is trusting, affectionate, and loyal. He believes Cordis’s declaration of harmless intentions despite his friends’ warnings, refuses to abandon Leorio during the run, and is relieved to learn that the badge hunt does not require killing other applicants 4 14.

His desire for strength becomes closely tied to protecting loved ones. After Cordis is injured defending him, Gon blames his own weakness and cries that he should have taken the blow instead. His protectiveness also produces intense hostility toward Hisoka, whom he repeatedly threatens or attempts to attack 17 20 24 44.

Gon increasingly treats stronger opponents as opportunities for growth, even at considerable personal risk. He resists Hanzo’s surrender and continues attacking Gido after his own defeat. Cordis worries that his accelerated development is accompanied by greater recklessness and combativeness 25 43 44.

Abilities & Skills

Keen Sense of Smell

Gon can use scent to navigate and locate people 7 17 43.

• Guides Cordis through the fog back to the examinees 7.
• Searches for Hisoka using the faint smell of blood, though animal carcasses create false leads 17.
• Recognizes Cordis’s scent during his arena match 43.

Fishing-Rod Precision

Gon uses his fishing rod to seize distant targets 16 19.

• Practices repeatedly before attempting to take Hisoka’s badge; his pursuer counts seven thousand swings 19.
• Successfully hooks the badge while Hisoka is occupied attacking another examinee 19.
• Compensates for a faster opponent by choosing the right opening rather than matching their speed 16.

Strength and Endurance

Gon demonstrates substantial stamina and the ability to act while impaired 4 20 23.

• Forces himself to move despite a tranquilizer’s effects and drags Cordis to shelter 20.
• Holds his breath long enough to carry the entire cave party through Sleeping Gas to safety 23.
• Repeatedly gets back up during prolonged fights against Hanzo and Gido 25 43.

Combat Adaptation and Nen

Gon improves rapidly through direct combat, but his early Nen remains weaker than Gido’s 25 43.

• Learns Hanzo’s patterns well enough to dodge some attacks and counter 25.
• Refines his Nen visibly while fighting Gido 43.
• Continues formal training with Wing; no Nen category or named personal ability is identified in the provided chapters 45.

Equipment / Items

• Fishing rod — Carried during the Hunter Exam and used to steal Hisoka’s badge 4 19.
• Hunter License — Received after passing the final phase 29.

Relationships

• Cordis Paipai — Trusted protector and big-brother figure. Gon compares his gentleness to Aunt Mito’s, cares for him after Hisoka’s attack, and eagerly seeks his company 20 21 24 29 43.
• Killua — Friend met during the first-phase run and later a fellow trainee. Killua becomes visibly anxious while watching Gon’s dangerous match against Gido 4 29 43 45.
• Kurapika — Fellow examinee who initially shields Gon from Cordis. Later worries about Gon obtaining enough badge points and is willing to help him 3 21.
• Leorio — Friend whom Gon encourages during the run and helps qualify by securing Ponzu’s badge 4 23.
• Aunt Mito — Beloved figure from home and Gon’s standard for gentleness and trustworthiness 17 21 24.
• Hisoka — Fourth-phase target and hated enemy. After learning of Hisoka’s plans for Cordis, Gon wants to kill him; later, he also sees fighting Hisoka as a route to faster growth 14 17 24 43 44.
• Wing — Nen trainer at Heavens Arena who, alongside Killua, prevents Gon from prematurely fighting Hisoka 43 45.
• Hanzo — Final-phase opponent. Surrenders after Gon repeatedly recovers and adapts, provoking Gon’s demand to keep fighting 25.

Notable Quotes

“I trust you.” 4

“Yes! I want to become a Hunter! We're all going to become Hunters together! Every last one of us!” 23

“He's as gentle as Aunt Mito. If I had to describe it, Cordis feels like a big brother.” 24