Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-5780397-20150412135227

I'm starting a discussion about it here in the forum because there have been a few blog posts about it, but since they are hard to find over time, this might prevent countless of them from being written if and when new chapters come out.

I opened a few polls regarding the Nen type of the original Zodiacs: Cheadle and Mizaistom, Ging and Pariston, Ginta and Saiyu, Botobai and Kanzai , Gell and Saccho, Piyon and Cluck.

1- Ging: Emission

Personality: Ging is rather volatile, and he has the tendency to let others handle the details of his projects. He also admitted being often impulsive.

Abilities: He left his aura in a tape for fourteen years: not only the command activated perfectly (Manipulation), but the aura was strong enough to completely block Killua's punch when he tried to smash the recorder (Emission). This seems to suggest he is rather proficient in Manipulation; however, he is exceptional at Ibokuri, which seems to be based on Transmutation, so I don't think he is a Manipulator. Also, all the attacks he used against Muherr's henchmen are Emission abilities.

2- Botobai: Enhancement

Personality: He agreed to share his abilities with the rest of the Zodiacs; I'm not sure it qualifies him as "straight-forward", but it's nearly the only clue we have.

Abilities: The fact that he is described as the closest to Isaac Netero in terms of power might suggest his ability is not complicated, its strength can be easily assessed, and it does not lose its efficacy if someone knows its general details. Personally, I think he uses some form of Kenpo enhanced with aura.

3- Saiyu: Emission

Personality: Uncouth and direct of speech. Not too useful.

Abilities: I used to think he was a Conjurer, but now I believe he is an Emitter. First, if he really has the awesomesauce ability he says, emitted monkeys would be much more powerful than conjured ones, as their power would otherwise be limited to that of real monkeys. Secondly, depriving the opponent of their senses is similar to Shoot's Hotel Rafflesia (unless it turns out to be Specialization for some weird reason), and Emitters can use Manipulation better than Conjurers. Also, since he is a martial artist, he is likely skilled at Enhancement, and the same reasoning as before applies. Besides, there are many Nen masters who are proficient in the Nen type they should be skilled at the least (Biscuit, to name one).

4- Ginta: Enhancement

Personality: He is emotional and does not try to hide it. It could point toward Enhancement.

Abilities: He seemed to move extremely fast when blocking Kanzai. Unless he has a teleportation ability of sorts, it means he is extremely quick at the very least.

5- Mizaistom: Manipulation

Personality: He is one for argumanets, very logical, and when he lashed out at Pariston it was because of the disappearance of fellow Hunters.

Abilities: Restraining the opponent unless they obey specific orders is very similar to Kurapika's Judgement Chain. It could also be Specializaton or COnjuration, however. The cards are most likely conjured.

6- Kanzai: Emission

Personality: He looks like the perfect Emitter in terms of personality.

Abilities: Probably a simple ability.

7- Cheadle: Conjuration

Personality: Many of her characteristics are typical of Conjurers. She is cautious, analytical and has a tendency to overthink. However, she snaps easily when Pariston and Ging are involved.

Abilities: Pariston accused her of lacking power during the election, but she is a Triple Star Hunter and a Zodiac. Maybe her ability relies on subtlety rather than sheer strength. This is just speculation, though.

8- Geru: Transmutation

9- Saccho: Transmutation

10- Piyon: Transmutation

11- Cluck: Manipulation

12- Pariston: Specialization 