Gipper (ギッパー, Gippā) is a corporal in the Royal Army of the Kakin Empire.[1]
Appearance[]
Gipper has a buzz cut with a receding hairline. He has a large nose, prominent eyebrows, and distinct cheekbones. He wears the standard attire of a Kakin soldier.[1]
Personality[]
Gipper is extremely protective of Tserriednich, threatening to gouge out Otocin's eyes if he abbreviates the Prince's name again. While he has a short temper and can quickly point out others' shortcomings, he is also willing to ask questions and recognize the intelligence of those subordinate to him.[1]
Plot[]
Succession Contest arc[]
Several soldiers raiding the Heil-Ly's office
Several soldiers break down a door on Tier 3 and ensure everything is clear. Two soldiers find a body in one of the rooms, and Gipper says that since it appears to be a Cha-R member, their forced entry will be justified. They can contact the Central Police Station to ask for forensics. He tells the soldiers to report that they had to break in because a Heil-Ly member resisted arrest and escaped to the room after shooting at them. One soldier says that they have to treat the Heil-Ly as regular civilians since they never submitted a member list, but Gipper points out that the room is registered as the Heil-Ly's office and that the police will have to treat it as a Mafia crime until the culprit is identified. He then worries about the police treating the death of a supposed civilian as part of the conflict, adding that the situation could get out of hand if a clueless career bureaucrat considers it to be a Mafia hit on a civilian.[1]
Gipper emphasizes the importance of capturing Morena Prudo before the situation reaches that point. He adds that they should hand her over to Tserriednich before he has to trouble himself with it. He tells his subordinates that while they can sweep Tier 3 with the help of the Xi-Yu and Cha-R, they don’t want to draw attention from the Royal Army and police, ordering them to carry only handguns during the search. Otocin speaks up and asks about creating a counterstrategy if the Heil-Ly have any Nen users among them. Gipper is left confused by the term, and Otocin explains that it's a dangerous power spreading quickly on Tier 1, guessing that it's the reason why "Tserried" hasn't handled the situation on Tier 3. Gipper wonders who reported the information to a private second class, and Otocin reveals that they learned about it from Borksen, a provisional Hunter on security detail at the royal living quarters. Gipper recognizes them as a private first class and says that he will request for her to be transferred to Tier 3 as an advisor.[1]
Gipper threatening Otocin
Gipper then threatens to rip out Otocin's eyes if he ever abbreviates Tserriednich's name again. He warns him that he will put him on the front line against Nen users, and Otocin quickly addresses him as sir. Momolly can't believe that Otocin would involve Bork in the situation, but Otocin replies that her information will be crucial, explaining that Morena wouldn't pick a fight with "Tserri" if she didn't have a plan. Momolly points out that Otocin did just that against Gipper, but Otocin replies that it was calculated since he was able to get Bork transferred. Gipper then threatens to shoot Otocin if he doesn't be quiet, and Otocin quickly addresses him as sir again.[1]
As the other soldiers discuss the situation, Otocin asks Gipper why he isn't yelling at them for constantly talking. Gipper replies that they are actually smart and that he agrees with their opinion, again saying that they need to find Morena as soon as possible. Momolly speaks up and says that Otocin has a point since Tserriednich has remained silent despite Morena's rebellion, confident that he would only delay exacting revenge against a traitor if he has found a new toy. Gipper guesses that she's referring to the story about Tserriednich's firearm disassembly and reassembly drill in seventh grade, saying that he heard the Prince broke the academy's record after practicing without eating or sleeping. Otocin clarifies that he said he was "playing", not practicing.[1]
Gipper asking about Tserriednich's Nen training
Gipper then asks the others if the reason the Prince hasn't taken action against the Heil-Ly is because he's still learning Nen. After saying that it's the best assumption, Momolly suggests waiting for Borksen's arrival to confirm the facts, quickly adding that they can discard the assumption that Morena doesn't use Nen. The first soldier suggests that they make transfer requests periodically, and the other female soldier agrees with the idea. With Gipper left confused, she explains that the plan to eradicate the Mafia will be kept classified and personal soldiers won't be given the time or details, adding that the passageway between Tier 2 and Tier 3 will be limited to the Royal Army once the operation begins.[1]
The first soldier explains that they will know if and when the operation has started as soon as their transfer requests begin getting rejected or put on hold. Gipper begrudgingly praises their intelligence and points out that they could have easily joined the Prince's guards or the Royal Army if they were serious about it. He wonders why they don't apply themselves, and they all answer that it's too much work. He criticizes their lack of drive and says that he will put in the transfer request for himself.[1]
Manga Appearances[]
| 340. Special Mission | Absent |
| 341. Threats | Absent |
| 342. Challenge | Absent |
| 343. Invitation | Absent |
| 344. Author | Absent |
| 345. Signature | Absent |
| 346. Options | Absent |
| 347. Inauguration | Absent |
| 348. Resolve | Absent |
| 349. Worm Toxin | Absent |
| 350. Prince | Absent |
| 351. Battle to the Death | Absent |
| 352. Troublesome | Absent |
| 353. Cold-Blooded | Absent |
| 354. Heat | Absent |
| 355. Detonation | Absent |
| 356. Unfortunate: Part 1 | Absent |
| 357. Unfortunate: Part 2 | Absent |
| 358. Eve | Absent |
| 359. Departure | Absent |
| 360. Parasite | Absent |
| 361. Withdraw | Absent |
| 362. Resolve | Absent |
| 363. Nen Beast | Absent |
| 364. Speculation | Absent |
| 365. Choice | Absent |
| 366. To Each His Own | Absent |
| 367. Synchronization | Absent |
| 368. Foul Play | Absent |
| 369. Limits | Absent |
| 370. Observation | Absent |
| 371. Mission | Absent |
| 372. Disappearance | Absent |
| 373. Inheritance | Absent |
| 374. Ability | Absent |
| 375. Persuasion | Absent |
| 376. Determination | Absent |
| 377. Scheme | Absent |
| 378. Balance | Absent |
| 379. Collaboration | Absent |
| 380. Alarm | Absent |
| 381. Predation | Absent |
| 382. Awakening | Absent |
| 383. Escape | Absent |
| 384. War | Absent |
| 385. Warning | Absent |
| 386. Hypothesis | Absent |
| 387. Recreation | Absent |
| 388. Reflection | Absent |
| 389. Curse | Absent |
| 390. Clash: Part 1 | Absent |
| 391. Clash: Part 2 | Absent |
| 392. Information | Absent |
| 393. Plea | Absent |
| 394. Hypothesis | Debut |
| 395. Founding: Part 1 | Absent |
| 396. Founding: Part 2 | Absent |
| 397. Founding: Part 3 | Absent |
| 398. Search | Absent |
| 399. Expulsion | Absent |
| 400. Secrecy | Absent |
| 401. Moonlight | Absent |
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