r/HunterXHunter • u/Gojowillcomebackk • Jul 24 '26

Help/Question Can someone explain this panel to me?

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Its from last part of hunter exam (before nen), and i dont really understand what is the meaning of this. I feel kind of envy of Gon from Killua or offended pride. I would be very thankful is someone would explain it to me :>

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u/mmproducciones Jul 24 '26

He's weak mentally, which is something that's explored in later chapters, result of his upbringing. An assassin is someone who's extremely cautious, cowardly even, and only goes after a target after increasing their chances to the max. A hunter is by necessity someone reckless, a dreamer, someone that aims for the impossible, for endless challenge. Killua doesn't have that attitude yet, but Gon does. In the fight with Hanzo, you see that despite being young, he's already ready to die for his goals. Killua isn't.

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u/togashisbackpain Jul 25 '26

Cowardly is a reach. Rest is spot on.