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A two-star Hunter, particularly a Ruins Hunter. Gon's father. One of the reasons for his journey is to find him. Originally from Whale Island. He is 32 years old, 20 years older than Gon. The chief producer of the Greed Island project. Just before turning 12, he left the island aiming to become a Hunter, claiming he "wanted something." Ten years later, he suddenly returned with baby Gon, left a message box for Gon with Mito, and disappeared again. He has a disciple named Kite. His appearance is that of a man with a turban and a scruffy beard, and in his youth, he looked very much like Gon.

He is aware of his irresponsibility as a father and avoids meeting Gon out of guilt, but leaves a message saying, "If you still want to meet, try to find me." On the other hand, he wishes for Gon to become a top-notch Hunter and asks Razor to seriously compete when facing Gon. Biscuit speculates that Greed Island itself was created for Gon's training. Gon had a chance to reunite after clearing G.I., but it didn't happen because he wanted Killua to accompany him.

He was the only successful candidate in the 267th Hunter Exam and has been active worldwide as a Hunter. He is a two-star Hunter with historical achievements in multiple fields, and in the field of ruins excavation, his work has become a global manual for ruins protection. Both Kite and Satotz recognize him as "the best Hunter," and his achievements are worthy of "three stars," but he finds it troublesome to apply and has even let go of his Hunter license. He keeps his personal and public information secret, making it difficult for those not up to standard to know him beyond rumors and achievements. He often speaks before thinking, causing confusion with his impulsive actions. His careless nature includes numerous rule violations and going missing several times a year, making him unpopular among other Hunters, including the Zodiacs, to the point where a standing ovation occurred when Leorio punched him. He is known for his reckless behavior, but according to Pariston, "he's not as reckless as the rumors say," and he himself claims, "I'm just piling up small recklessness," indicating he has his own reasoning.

He appears as the "Boar" of the Zodiacs in the Chairman Election arc, scheming behind the scenes against Pariston, who is advancing the election in his favor. His goal in the election is not to become Chairman but to "enjoy himself," which is why he included the rule of a named voting system. Just before the election ends, he reluctantly meets Gon due to Gon's recovery. Although the meeting is awkward, he encourages Gon, who is disheartened by the Kite incident, and sends him off with strength. Afterward, he and Gon become closer, but Gon feels "no sense of being parent and child" and sees him more as "an amazing relative." He joins the Kakin-Beyond expedition team to explore the Dark Continent, albeit somewhat forcefully.

His high level of skill is evident, but the details of his Nen abilities are entirely unknown. Chairman Netero evaluates him as "undoubtedly among the top five Nen users in the world." He can generally mimic striking abilities after being hit once, but this is not a tracing ability, just a talent. He made Leorio's emission ability his own after being hit and understood its purpose and usage. He also demonstrates an aura echo sensing ability as an application. He is exceptionally skilled at the impractical "aura pimple play." Additionally, he had pre-applied manipulation Nen to the cassette tape message for Gon. He was the lead game master (development staff) of Greed Island and was central to the creation of the Nen game, but was not involved in its operation after completion.

In the first anime adaptation, his youth is depicted with dialogue in Mito's flashback scene.