Years later, Ging returned to Whale Island with his newborn son, Gon.
Mito was overjoyed and gained custody of Gon.
Afterward, Ging left a partially hidden photo and never appeared again.
Mito raised Gon while hiding the truth from him. She lied, saying his father and mother were dead and never mentioned them.
Now, seeing an outsider guest, after discerning Gon's qualities at a glance, Mito hurriedly prepared the drink to send the strange guest away as quickly as possible.
After all, Gon had just run into the mountains and would be gone for a long time.
This guest probably wouldn't stay that long either...
Outside, in Whale Island's dense forest, Gon moved agilely through the trees.
Since childhood, he had lived surrounded by nature on Whale Island, in a house entwined with trees, loving to play alone in the mountains.
From a young age, he treated the wilderness and the sea as his playground, understanding nature better than anyone.
He could distinguish between medicinal and poisonous plants, predict the weather, and interpret animal behavior…
Gon could master almost everything.
Although he was not good at learning from others, he remembered everything he practiced, with a strong learning ability and speed.
His five senses were sharper than normal, with exceptional smell and hearing that often helped solve problems.
Moreover, his constant weaving through the forest showed he had sprinting power to close distances instantly and agility to move back and forth in tight spaces.
He didn't appear very strong, but had bursts of explosive power.
Such physical abilities and skills were extraordinary, and his recovery ability seemed remarkable, making him have a special constitution.
Luke's evaluation of him was correct: he was like a monster.
But now, only a small monster.
Not to mention, his personality was equally remarkable.
Sincere, cheerful, curious, though lacking common sense at times.
He had sensitivity and intelligence but often thought only from his own perspective, occasionally troubling others.
Many disliked Gon mainly because, during the Chimera Ant arc, they felt he cared too much about Kite and hurt Killua.
But at that time, Gon was deeply absorbed in his own internal struggles.
In that phase of self-consumption, he naturally couldn't consider the feelings of others or notice their changes.
In Gon's eyes, Killua was his best friend, so there was no need for barriers between them.
His thoughts were naive, childlike… after all, he was just a twelve-year-old.
When captured by the Phantom Troupe and brought back to their base to arm-wrestle with Nobunaga, seeing Nobunaga cry for the death of Uvogin, he felt indignant and boldly shouted from the depths of his soul: "So you cry and grieve for the death of your comrades too. Then why not share a little, just a little..."
He quietly said this while using his hands to gradually take back what was owed.
"Share a little with those you've killed innocently!! What did they ever do wrong!!"
It was because of these words that, in the world of Hunter x Hunter, Gon alone retained his status as the pure-hearted protagonist.
No matter how charismatic others were, they couldn't shake Gon's position, who had such a clear, innocent heart.
Moreover, his personal charm was not limited to this.
Because his thinking wasn't constrained by conventional ideas, he sometimes used ideas no one would expect to overcome difficulties.
He had compassion like an ordinary child, a strong sense of justice, and a cheerful personality that could lift the mood around him.
Most of the time, Gon viewed things positively, bringing positive influence to those around him.
Once he decided on something, he would persist regardless of the outcome, expressing all emotions freely and embodying a strong-willed personality.
Normally, his repressed or pathological side was invisible.
Even when faced with unforgivable matters, he would argue with reason regardless of personal danger.
Sometimes he acted impulsively, judging things according to his childlike sense of right and wrong.
He was also quite impulsive and often needed Killua's reminders to regain calm.
This was why, together, the chemistry between the two of them was so remarkable.
Gon and Killua together could completely complement each other and work in perfect harmony.
This is also why, in the world of Hunter x Hunter, many fujoshi viewers are so passionate and invested in the relationship between Gon and Killua.
Gon can be described as a character full of personal charm, with very distinct strengths.
As for his worrisome traits and flaws, sometimes he pursues his curiosity without considering right or wrong.
And even though he is not consciously aware of it, he is very competitive.
This can be seen from how he never accepted Hisoka's numbered tag and his battle with the Bomber.
But it is precisely these flaws that make him appear more lively and his character more three-dimensional.
Gon is a typical person with an insatiable curiosity and the simplicity of an enhancer-type.
He has both a straightforward side and a calm side.
Having grown up in nature, he can communicate with animals on a spiritual level.
Thus, the entire forest is his playground, and he often plays there.
Today was no exception; he was still wandering through that forest.
However, this time, something unexpected happened.
Gon, probably thinking with his unique affinity for animals that he could understand their thoughts, did not take into account the current season, which is a crucial period for foxbears for nursing and giving birth.
Any foreign species entering this forest would be seen as an intruder and attacked by the mother foxbear.
Gon was no exception.
Because of a small foxbear cub, he provoked the massive mother foxbear and suffered her attack.
But at the critical moment…
A tall figure appeared and rescued Gon from under the giant paw of the mother foxbear.
"A mother foxbear with cubs. Although I didn't intend to hurt you, you harmed a human... Only death will do!!"
The long sword in his hand flashed quickly, slicing the robust foxbear's body in half.
Boom!!
The massive body collapsed, and the tall man pressed down on his hat.
He came over to the slightly frightened Gon and said, "Are you okay?"
"Ugh..."
Gon held his arm, which had been scratched by the mother foxbear, and shook his head.
Then…