Mito Freecss

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Age: Exact Age Unknown Gender: Female Birthday: Unknown

Aunt Mito is the mother figure of Gon Freecss, the main character of Hunter X Hunter. She not really his aunt, she the cousin of Gon's father, so she is Gon's second cousin. She has possessed custody of Gon since he was baby. Although, she told Gon that his parents died in an accident when he was a baby this was not the case. His mother is unknown and his father, Ging Freecss  is a hunter who left Gon in her care. Originally Ging returned to his home on Whale Island to ask his grandmother to babysit Gon for him. More specifically, Mito forced Ging to give up custody of his infant son because she believed he was irresponsible. He has nevered returned.

Mito was against Gon becoming a hunter from the start. She only lied about his parents to keep him from following his father's path and leaving her behind. Eventually, she makes the promise that should Gon catch the giant fish known as the Master of the Swamp she will sign Gon's application to take the Hunter Exam. However, she only made this promise because whe believed the task was impossible. Despite the difficulty, Gon's strength and patience allow him to succeed, and Mito's signs the application.