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"You are still growing. Enrich yourself as much as you can. That's what training is for. Temper your body and mind. And enjoy your lives as much as possible."

— Wing to Gon Freecss, Killua Zoldyck and Zushi in "Training Resumes"

Wing (ウイング, Uingu) is Zushi's teacher[2] and introduced Killua Zoldyck and Gon Freecss to Nen.[3] He is an Assistant Master of Shingen-ryu kung fu[4] and a former student of Biscuit Krueger.[1]

Appearance[]

Wing 2011 Design

Wing's 2011 anime adaptation design

Wing 1999 Design

Wing's 1999 anime adaptation design

WingManga

Wing's manga appearance

Wing has an average height and build. He has black, unkempt hair, and wears glasses. He usually wears a light pink shirt that is only partially tucked in, along with charcoal gray pants with an ash gray belt, and opaque white shoes.

Personality[]

Wing is somewhat absent-minded and has a modest, quiet demeanor. He is a patient, but strict teacher, and seems to care deeply for his students, valuing their potential and safety. He does not hesitate to resort to punishments such as slapping if his students act recklessly.[5] Wing's personality seems to carry through from his youth, as Biscuit Krueger remarked that Wing often fell asleep and wore his clothes inside out. She also remarked that learning was not his strong point but that teaching may suit him.[1]

Background[]

At some point in his life, Wing took and passed the Hunter Exam.[6] He studied Shingen-ryu kung fu under Biscuit Krueger[1] and rose to the rank of Assistant Master.[4] He became Zushi's teacher at least nine months prior to his meeting with Gon and Killua,[7] assisting him in his endeavor to reach the top floor of the Heavens Arena.[2] After the 287th Hunter Exam, Grandmaster Isaac Netero told Wing about Gon and Killua.[8]

Plot[]

Heavens Arena arc[]

Wing Teaching Nen

Wing explains the Nen of the Flame

Gon and Killua first encounter Wing when he congratulates his student Zushi on his first victory at the Heavens Arena and warns the two boys to be careful. When Zushi is about to use Ren in his match against Killua, Wing shouts at him to stop him. After the match, Wing chides his student, but quickly accepts his apology, stating he has to get used to losing. Their conversation is overheard by Killua, who becomes curious about Ren.[2] When he and Gon ask Zushi about it, Wing declares he is not ready to teach and cautions the two boys against half-baked knowledge. Killua states his brother is a student of Nen, so Wing takes them to his hotel room and explains the principles of the Nen of the Flame, passing it off as the real thing due to them not being his students. His demonstration, however, leaves Killua unconvinced.[3] A few days later, on March 10th, the two boys reach the 200th floor sooner than he expected, causing him to reach them just as Hisoka prevents them from registering with his bloodlust. At around 20:30, he takes them to his room to explain the real nature of Nen[9] and open their aura nodes, expressing regret that he cannot teach it to them through the standard method. He is left baffled by the speed at which they learn Ten and helps them practice crossing a barrier of bloodlust.[7]

Wing awakening Gon and Killuas Nen EP29

Wing about to initiate Gon and Killua to Nen

He forbids Gon and Killua from accepting matches for the first two months, but sees Gon fight Gido the following day.[10] He analyzes his opponent's Nen abilities and concludes it is too early for Gon to stand a chance against him. He is horrified when the boy surprisingly rescinds Ten to activate Zetsu, which Wing reckons he learned by himself. He realizes Gon never intended to win, but is risking his life only to improve.[11] The following day, he slaps a convalescent Gon and forbids him from studying Nen or competing for two months. Killua later tells him Gon was enjoying himself, which causes Wing to question if coach them was a good idea. Killua replies they would have learned Nen anyway, and Wing claims he has many things to teach them. Killua, however, refuses to train until Gon is allowed to resume. Wing requests he tells Gon he can still practice the Ten step of the Nen of the Flame. Doubt, however, keeps gnawing at him.[5] Roughly one month later, he prohibits Gon from spectating Hisoka's match against Kastro.[12]

The two months expire and Wing allows Gon to use Ten. He shows the tape of Hisoka's match, asking Zushi to demonstrate Gyo. He then tasks Gon and Killua with learning Ren and Gyo to counter Hisoka's In. He emphasizes that Nen abilities are personal and tells Gon and Killua not to accept any matches until they learn Gyo.[13] He is surprised that both of them manage to master the technique overnight, and permits them to fight on May 29th.[14] He trains them in martial arts and Nen until the day of their fights comes, and smirks when Gon tells him he plans to use his fishing rod as a weapon against Gido, spectating the match in person.[15]

After their fights, Wing introduces Gon, Killua, and Zushi to Hatsu and has them take the Water Divination Test, revealing himself to be an Enhancer. Roughly one month later, seeing their improvement, he declares both of them have mastered the Four Major Principles and that Gon has passed the Secret Hunter Exam. He updates them on their fellow examinee's progress. When Gon and Killua leave, he tells Zushi to hone his Hatsu for one more month and not to lose heart as he is very talented, but Gon and Killua even more so.[8] The following day, on July 10th, he spectates Gon's fight against Hisoka. As soon as it begins, he is disquieted by the magician's ominous aura.[16] When Hisoka illustrates his personality test, Zushi, looking at Wing, determines he is correct about Enhancers.[17] When Hisoka reveals his Bungee Gum, Wing realizes Gon cannot even block it.[18]

Greed Island arc[]

Wing Giving Gon Advice

Wing giving Gon advice

Following Kurapika's advice, Gon phones Wing to ask for guidance in creating a Nen ability. The instructor, while supervising Zushi's training in their hotel room, replies Enhancers do not need special attacks and warns him not to imitate Kurapika, adding that Gon is too obsessed with the idea of creating special restrictions. Pressed by the boy, he recommends showing Tsezguerra everything he has learned at the same time.[19] He is later mentioned by Biscuit Krueger to have been one of her students.[1]

13th Hunter Chairman Election arc[]

Hunters visit to Gon

Wing visiting Gon at the hospital

Wing makes an appearance at Isaac Netero's funeral and at the first round of the 13th Hunter Chairman Election.[6] He was last seen checking up on Gon at the hospital.[20]

Abilities & Powers[]

Wing has all the benefits granted by his status as a Hunter. Basing on his knowledge and his ability to perform all the basic Nen principles with ease, it is not far-fetched to assume that Wing is a very skilled Nen user and practitioner of Shingen-ryu kung fu, due to him having been trained by Biscuit Krueger and his rank of assistant master. He is also confident that his strength and knowledge in Nen are great enough to enable him to teach others, as he believes that only a very competent person can instruct others.[3] In fact, he is a good mentor himself. Wing has some knowledge regarding the mysterious inscription that reacts to aura, as he gave Gon a string that would instantly snap if he used Nen.[13]

Nen[]

HxH2011 EP28 Wing demonstrates Nen

Wing cracks the wall with Hatsu

Wing is an Enhancer.[8] He is well-versed in the Four Major Principles as well as Gyo, and has at least theoretical knowledge of In[13] and Ko.[19] He also possesses great skills in Shu, having used it on the page of a book and on some flowers to allow them to cut through a canned drink[3] and pierce a vase,[9] respectively. He can maintain a state of Ten at all times.[5] His Nen ability has yet to be revealed, but he has displayed the ability to raise the volume of his voice to the point it can easily drown out microphones and greatly alarmed people around him.[2] Even more remarkably, the simple act of laying his hand on a wall and releasing his aura caused a huge crack to form in the wall itself.[9]

Manga Appearances[]

Heavens Arena arc
44. The Heavens Arena Absent
45. "Ren" Debut
46. "Nen" Appears
47. The Invisible Wall Appears
48. Hisoka's Terms Appears
49. The Battle Begins!! Appears
50. "Zetsu" Appears
51. "Ten" Appears
52. Kastro Appears
53. Double Absent
54. Cause of Defeat Absent
55. As for Hisoka... Absent
56. Training Resumes Appears
57. Promise Appears
58. Rematch Appears
59. Making the Grade Absent
60. Passing the Exam Appears
61. Showdown Appears
62. Like You Mean It Appears
63. Next Appears
Yorknew City arc
64. Homecoming Absent
65. About Ging Mentioned
66. The Tape Absent
67. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 1 Absent
68. The Flesh Collector's Mansion: Part 2 Absent
69. Greed Island Absent
70. To Yorknew Absent
71. The Auction Begins!! Absent
72. September 1st: Part 1 Absent
73. September 1st: Part 2 Absent
74. September 1st: Part 3 Absent
75. September 1st: Part 4 Absent
76. September 1st: Part 5 Absent
77. September 1st: Part 6 Absent
78. September 1st: Part 7 Absent
79. September 2nd: Part 1 Absent
80. September 2nd: Part 2 Absent
81. September 2nd: Part 3 Absent
82. September 2nd: Part 4 Absent
83. September 2nd: Part 5 Absent
84. September 2nd: Part 6 Absent
85. September 3rd: Part 1 Mentioned
86. September 3rd: Part 2 Absent
87. September 3rd: Part 3 Absent
88. September 3rd: Part 4 Absent
89. September 3rd: Part 5 Absent
90. September 3rd: Part 6 Absent
91. September 3rd: Part 7 Mentioned
92. September 3rd: Part 8 Absent
93. September 3rd: Part 9 Absent
94. September 3rd: Part 10 Absent
95. September 3rd: Part 11 Absent
96. September 3rd: Part 12 Absent
97. September 3rd: Part 13 Absent
98. September 3rd: Part 14 Absent
99. September 3rd: Part 15 Absent
100. September 3rd: Part 16 Absent
101. September 3rd: Part 17 Absent
102. September 4th: Part 1 Absent
103. September 4th: Part 2 Absent
104. September 4th: Part 3 Absent
105. September 4th: Part 4 Absent
106. September 4th: Part 5 Absent
107. September 4th: Part 6 Absent
108. September 4th: Part 7 Absent
109. September 4th: Part 8 Absent
110. September 4th: Part 9 Absent
111. September 4th: Part 10 Absent
112. September 4th: Part 11 Absent
113. September 4th: Part 12 Absent
114. September 4th: Part 13 Absent
115. September 4th: Part 14 Absent
116. September 4th: Part 15 Absent
117. September 4th: Part 16 Absent
118. September 4th: Part 17 Absent
119. September 4th: Part 18 Absent
Greed Island arc
120. September 6th: Part 1 Absent
121. September 6th: Part 2 Absent
122. September 6th: Part 3 Absent
123. September 6th: Part 4 Appears
124. September 7th: Part 1 to September 10th: Part 1 Flashback
125. September 10th: Part 2 Absent
126. September 10th: Part 3 Absent
127. September 10th: Part 4 Absent
128. September 10th: Part 5 Absent
129. Antokiba, Town of Prizes Absent
130. The Reason for the Recruitment Absent
131. The Answer Absent
132. The Forty Spells Absent
133. How to Defend Yourself Without Spells Absent
134. The Island's Secret Absent
135. To Masadora! Part 1 Absent
136. To Masadora! Part 2 Absent
137. To Masadora! Part 3 Mentioned
138. To Masadora...? Mentioned
139. Are They Really Going to Masadora? Absent
140. They Got to Masadora, But... Absent
141. They Went to Masadora Already, So I'll Go With a Different Title Now Absent
142. The Bomber Absent
143. Countdown Absent
144. Release Absent
145. Janken Absent
146. Abengane: Part 1 Absent
147. Abengane: Part 2 Absent
148. The Exam Begins Absent
149. Encounter Absent
150. Embarkment Absent
151. Progress Absent
152. Contact Absent
153. Success Absent
154. Common Cause Absent
155. The Captain and His 14 Devils Absent
156. Face-Off: Part 1 Absent
157. Face-Off: Part 2 Absent
158. Two of a Kind +1 Absent
159. Aiai, the City of Love Absent
160. Face-Off: Part 3 Absent
161. Face-Off: Part 4 Absent
162. Face-Off: Part 5 Absent
163. Face-Off: Part 6 Absent
164. Face-Off: Part 7 Absent
165. Face-Off: Part 8 Absent
166. Face-Off: Part 9 Absent
167. Face-Off: Part 10 Absent
168. Face-Off: Part 11 Absent
169. Declaration of War Absent
170. Three-Way Struggle: Part 1 Absent
171. Three-Way Struggle: Part 2 Absent
172. Three-Way Struggle: Part 3 Absent
173. Three-Way Struggle: Part 4 Absent
174. Three-Way Struggle: Part 5 Absent
175. Three-Way Struggle: Part 6 Absent
176. Three-Way Struggle: Part 7 Absent
177. Three-Way Struggle: Part 8 Absent
178. Three-Way Struggle: Part 9 Absent
179. Three-Way Struggle: Part 10 Absent
180. Three-Way Struggle: Part 11 Absent
181. Three-Way Struggle: Part 12 Absent
182. Three-Way Struggle: Part 13 Absent
183. Three-Way Struggle: Part 14 Absent
184. The Choice of Three Cards Absent
185. Chance Encounter Absent
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
319. Lottery Absent
320. Voting Appears
321. Monster Absent
322. Siblings Absent
323. Job Offer Absent
324. Butler Appears
325. Joining the Fray Absent
326. Open Hostilities Absent
327. Riddle Absent
328. Arrangements Absent
329. Spy Absent
330. Confession Absent
331. Day of Reckoning Absent
332. Applause Absent
333. Rumble Absent
334. Total Defeat Absent
335. Decision Absent
336. Release Absent
337. Repentance Absent
338. Atop a Tree Absent
339. Stillness Absent

Quotes[]

  • (To Zushi) "It's okay to want to win. But you mustn't lose sight of what really matters, and that's making it to the top floor. Impatience will only erode your potential. Get used to losing, because you will... many times."[2]
  • (To Gon and Killua) "An old proverb warns that a smattering of knowledge may leave one wallowing in greater ignorance."[3]
  • (To Killua) "I am now going to kill you. Is that all right?"[3]
  • (To Killua) "With application and effort, anyone can learn Nen. That's why care must be taken in choosing who shall learn."[3]
  • (To Gon) "Don't apologize to me!! What were you thinking?! You saw the people who were initiated by Nen!! You could've ended up like that too!!"[5]
  • (To Killua) "I don't intend to quit. In fact, there are a great many things I intend to teach you."[5]
  • "Master, what have I done? Have I awoken a terrible monster?"[5]
  • (To Gon, Killua and Zushi) "What makes you passionate? What makes you angry? Where you travel, who you meet, what you experience... they will all serve to give shape to your Nen!"[13]
  • (To Zushi) "Take confidence. You've learned faster than most people. It's just that those two boys had even rarer talent."[8]

Trivia[]

  • Wing has a habit of damaging someone else's property when demonstrating how to use Nen: some examples are Zushi's canned drink, a book,[3] a wall and a vase in their room.[9]
  • According to the "Hunter × Hunter Manual" section found in the Yu ☆ Yu ☆ Hakusho official character book (Shueisha Jump remix),* Wing's stats are:
Story Arcs Mind Skill Body Nen Ingenuity Intelligence
Heavens Arena arc 4/5 4/5 4/5 4/5 2/5 4/5

Intertextuality and References[]

Miscellaneous[]

  • In the Wonderswan Color game Hunter × Hunter: Each One's Determination, Hisoka's route claims that Wing is a Floor Master. However, this was never stated in the manga or anime adaptions. This would thus be considered not canon.
  • He lives within eleven minutes of travel time of Heavens Arena.[22]

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic وينگ
South Korea Flag Korean 윙 (Wing)

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 14, Chapter 137
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 45
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 46
  4. 4.0 4.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 10, Chapter 91
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 51
  6. 6.0 6.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 30, Chapter 320
  7. 7.0 7.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 48
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 60
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 47
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 49
  11. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 50
  12. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 6, Chapter 52
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 56
  14. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 57
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 58
  16. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 61
  17. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 62
  18. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 63
  19. 19.0 19.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 13, Chapter 123
  20. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 31, Chapter 324
  21. Weekly Togashi Empire (1999)
  22. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 28 (2011)

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