Ging

As one of the Zodiacs and out of respect for Netero, Ging is called in to help decide the rules for the election of the new Chairman. Saiyu jokes about how Ging actually showed up when he usually never does for these types of meetings. Vice Chairman Pariston shows up late, which annoys most of the Zodiacs except Ging. Pariston puts himself up as a candidate for the position and suggests not to have an election anymore, which angers the Zodiacs. Ginta threatens to kill Pariston because of his brash attitude, while Ging keeps his cool and analyzes the situation. Ging then announces his candidacy and states that he will continue Netero's legacy.[5]

The rest of the Zodiacs doubt the motive behind Ging's candidacy, stating that they want neither Pariston nor Ging for the position. Pariston then brings up Gon's near-death condition in the discussion, stating that he will pay him a visit, which Ging counters by stating that Gon won't die easily and he trusts that his son will survive the ordeal. Cheadle brings up the idea that the rules for the election should be decided by drawing lots, and everyone agrees. The Zodiacs then proceed to write down their own rules on a piece of paper and have Beans pick one at random. The draw turns out to be Ging's rules. It is later revealed that two days prior to the Zodiacs' meeting, Ging conspired with Beans by giving him a set of rules for the Chairman election. Based on his analysis of each Zodiac's personality, Ging was able to deduce the outcome of the meeting beforehand.[5][15]

Having met all the conditions set by Ging, Beans picked his set of rules (unknown to the other Zodiacs):

Every single Hunter is a candidate and a voter. If the candidate with the most votes hasn't received the majority of the votes, the candidates will be reduced to 16. If the latter rule is still not met, the candidates will be reduced by half until there's a winner. If voter turnout is less than 95%, the election should be re-processed. All voters must write their names on their vote. All nameless votes will be considered null and void. Ging will be the chairman of the election committee. (This rule is a bluff so that the others will accept his first four rules.) The fifth rule is changed as suggested by Pariston, to which Ging agrees and which aggravates the other Zodiacs.[15]Ging has become very rich and is as powerful as a president of a country. He is currently a Double-Star Hunter and qualifies for a Triple-Star License, but because of his shyness and stubbornness, has not applied for one.[3][13] However, he has remained a mysterious figure, and information about him is classified.[2] Ging is also the main creator of the Nen-based game Greed Island. Chairman Netero once told Biscuit that Ging was one of the five best Nen users in the world.[14] After Netero's death, it is revealed that Ging is one of twelve Hunters (called the Zodiacs) who were hand-picked by the former Chairman, putting them in charge of the election for a new Chairman. They were all given code names based on the signs of the Chinese zodiac, with Ging being known as the "Boar".[15]Ging is the only grandson of Gon's great-grandmother. He and Mito are cousins. Ging left Whale Island to take the 267th Hunter Exam not long before turning 12. Right after his departure, Mito's parents died in an accident while on vacation, and his own father was lost at sea.[1] He was the only examinee to pass the 267th Hunter Exam.[2] Ging returned to Whale Island ten years afterward with a two-year-old Gon. He intended to leave Gon with his grandmother for a while, telling her that he and Gon's mother had separated.[1] However, Mito thought that he wasn’t fit to take care of Gon and got custody. After becoming a licensed Hunter, Ging devoted himself to excavating and preserving archaeological ruins. He used his fortune to preserve and restore ruins so everyone could see them. His achievements are now considered an exemplary model of archeological management throughout the world.[12Ging has a shy and stubborn personality, to the point that he only wants Gon to meet him alone and claims that it would be cowardly of Gon to bring a friend to meet him, causing one of his friends to wonder if he is afraid of crowds. Based on his actions at the election to ensure that Netero's will is carried out, he seems to respect the late Chairman considerably. Ging is also rather volatile, yet extremely intelligent. In spite of his ability to make flawless plans years in advance, he occasionally acts without knowing why, surprising even himself.

According to his friends, Ging has a childlike enthusiasm, going on about a game he created.[7] He is also somewhat dismissive, having changed Dwun's name without his consent and refusing to offer an explanation to Elena.[8] Nonetheless, his charm would draw more colleagues later in his life. Ging also admires people who rely on their own capabilities to achieve their goals (as his challenges to Gon and Kite prove) and show passion in what they do. In fact, Ging is, above all, an enthusiastic Hunter. He is always after something, no matter how impossible it seems, but aside from the goal, it is the quest that he enjoys.[9]

Due to his carefree and eccentric nature, most people often consider Ging to be a bad father to Gon. This might be due to his apparent lack of care when Gon was dying and never visiting him in the hospital. His indifference to his son's state caused the Hunters during the election to insult and chastise him.[10] Despite all this, Ging cares greatly for Gon in his own way; he sent Gon through onerous tasks to strengthen himself rather than using parental guidance. However, at the same time, it is also implied that Ging cannot handle the responsibility as a hands-on father to his son.[1][11]Ging seems to be a short individual, being only a bit taller than his son. He shares Gon's hazel eyes and has stubble and black, spiky hair. During his introduction, Ging wears a visor with cloth around it on his head, with some locks of hair sticking out from the cloth. He wears plain, baggy white pants and a long-sleeve shirt. On top of that, he has a slip-on-head cloth that looks like a tank top and stretches down to his waist, hanging all the way down to the knees without covering the sides of his legs. He fastens that cloth with a black, belt-like band of cloth around his waist and dons a normal, blue-gray scarf wrapped around his neck and long, skinny black crew boots.4. Direct, but SecretiveGing is straightforward in his thinking and expects the same from others. He has been known to be brutally honest and dismissive of those who rely too heavily on others. However, he is also highly secretive. Instead of giving people answers directly, he prefers to leave clues, puzzles, and paths for them to conquer on their own, acting as a teacher through indirect experience.3. "Childlike" Enthusiasm and DeterminationWhen Ging is focused on something he loves—such as designing a game or exploring uncharted territories—he exhibits immense focus, determination, and a childlike enthusiasm. Those who know him well, like his former associates, note that he possesses a simple-minded, instinctive drive similar to Gon's.2. Genius-Level Intellect vs. Impulsive NatureDespite being a Double Star Archaeological Hunter and a highly respected figure in the Hunter Association, Ging's thought process is highly layered and complex. While he is a master strategist—having single-handedly created the expansive video game Greed Island—he occasionally acts on pure emotion and impulse. His associates have noted he sometimes acts without fully understanding why.1. Aloof and Averse to ResponsibilityGing is the epitome of a free spirit. He abandoned his son, Gon, and openly admitted to friends he was afraid of crowds, only wanting to be met one-on-one because meeting a group would be "cowardly". He strongly dislikes being the center of attention and avoids being tied down to any specific job or relationship.Ging Freecss is a brilliant, enigmatic, and notoriously free-spirited character. While deeply intelligent and capable of planning years in advance, he is famously stubborn, selfish, and avoids conventional responsibility. Driven by pure curiosity, he values the journey of discovery and adventure over material gain or personal relationships.