Manipulator are one of the types of Nen users in the Hunter x Hunter. As the name implies, they has the ability to control or manipulate something, be it living or inanimate objects.
In this article, we would like to review the very powerful Manipulators in the story. Guess who are they? Come on, let's just discuss the following!
10. Milluki Zoldyck
Milluki Zoldyck is the second child of the Zoldyck family who has a fat body. He is a genius when it comes to technology. With his intelligence, Milluki is able to create various interesting tools that can be used in battle, such as micro-sized bombs.
Despite his extraordinary intelligence, Milluki is quite physically weak and he is rarely shown fighting. However, he had been confirmed as a Manipulators. Unfortunately, Milluki has never shown this Nen ability in the story.
9. Zushi
This character is a disciple of Wing who was participating in the tournament in Heaven's Arena. He is very tough and always tries to get stronger. In addition, he trains with Wing to master the Shingen-ryu martial arts.
Despite his young age, Zushi shows great fighting ability. The proof, he was able to defeat many strong fighters in Heaven's Arena. In addition, he is also a Manipulator even though he does not show his true abilities in the story.
8. Leech
The next strongest Manipulators is a member of Shadow Beast named Leech. He first appears in Yorknew City's story against Uvogin. He looks quite sadistic and eager to torture his opponent.
Although Leech's abilities are quite disgusting, Leech's Nen techniques are extremely dangerous and deadly. He is able to control the leeches in his body to finish off the opponent. Terrible, the leech is able to gnaw the flesh of the enemy it targets.
7. Kalluto Zoldyck
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At a young age, Kalluto Zoldyck has such great fighting abilities that she is able to join the Phantom Troupe. Furthermore, She is a skilled Manipulators who has interesting abilities.
Kalluto is able to manipulate the fan made of paper and control the confetti freely. She was involved in a fight against one of the Chimera Ants. In that battle, Kalluto didn't find it difficult to fight the beast at all.
6. Shalnark
Unlike Kalluto, Shalnark is a member of the Phantom Troupe who has joined for a long time. Like most of the other members, Shalnark was also from Meteor City. He had protected the city from a very dangerous Chimera Ant attack.
Shalnark is a very powerful Manipulators with unique abilities. He is able to control anyone with a special antenna attached to his target. In addition, he can use the antenna on himself to increase his physical strength and fight on autopilot.
5. Zazan
Next, there is a Chimera Ant named Zazan who has Manipulation-type Nen abilities. She often thought of herself as the queen of the Chimera Ants. Together with her troops, Zazan was involved in a fierce battle against the Phantom Troupe group.
By stinging the humans she targets, Zazan is able to turn them into hybrid creatures loyal to her orders. She had time to control several residents of Meteor City. In addition, she could activate the Queen Mode technique which increased her strength drastically.
4. Shoot McMahon
Shoot McMahon is one of the Hunters who joins the Chimera Ant extermination team. He basically has very great fighting ability. Unfortunately, he is very pessimistic and always hesitates in making decisions.
In terms of mastery of Nen, Shoot is a skilled Manipulator. He has expertise in controlling three special hands that function as projectiles or distractions. After that, Shoot will activate the Hotel Rafflesia technique which is very troublesome for the opponent.
3. Morel Mackernasey
Morel Mackernasey is a professional Hunter as well as a master of Shoot who is trusted by Netero to overcome the threat of Chimera Ants. Despite his easygoing nature, Morel is a very tough man and experienced in combat.
In terms of combat power, Morel is a very powerful Manipulator. He has a special ability called Deep Purple. With that technique, Morel is able to manipulate the smoke that comes out of the giant pipe that he always carries with him in battle.
2. Illumi Zoldyck
In second place, there is the eldest child of Silva and Kikyo named Illumi Zoldyck. This character is a very mysterious and has terrible killing skills. Besides, Illumi is a powerful Manipulator.
Illumi can control the needles connected to Nen. Illumi's needles are of three types. The first needle allows him to change his appearance, while the second and third needles function to brainwash his target and control his target at will.
1. Shaiapouf
There's no doubt that Shaiapouf is the strongest Manipulator in the Hunter x Hunter. He acts as the personal bodyguard of the Ant King Meruem. As a member of the Royal Guards, Pouf is so strong and terrifying that the strength of Hunters like Morel and Knove is nothing.
Shaiapouf was born with a strong Nen abilities. As Manipulator, his abilities are mostly focused on supporting King Meruem. He is able to divide his body into thousands of nano-sized clones and control them at will. Moreover, he is able to reconstruct his body.