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Born as the second son of the Zoldyck family of assassins, Killua has a very humane and complex inner life that belies his origins. The characteristics of the ISTP (Virtuoso) MBTI type are strongly present, and he is calm, logical, and excels at situational analysis. As a Transmuter, his fighting style of freely manipulating electricity symbolizes his sharpened concentration and quick response. Although he originally has the talent of a brutal assassin, through his encounter with his best friend Gon, he sublimates that talent into a “power to protect what is important.” He is particularly devoted to Gon, and while rationally supporting his reckless actions, he also plays the role of a “rational stopper” who admonishes Gon when he becomes too emotional. His story of growth, in which he overcomes the mental curse from his family (Illumi’s needle) and tries to seize freedom with his own will, resonates with many readers. The gap between his cool appearance, the occasional innocence appropriate for his age, and his overwhelming combat skills is his greatest charm.