While Gon and Killua are closest friends in Hunter x Hunter, their relationship is far from flawless; in fact, it bears an uncanny resemblance to Meruem and Pitou’s. The “Chimera Ant” storyline of Hunter x Hunter is dense with meaning. Understanding the relationship between Meruem and Neferpitou enables the spectator to better comprehend the relationship between Gon and Killua.
The relationship between the monarch and his royal guard exemplifies the more severe and dysfunctional aspects of Gon and Killua’s friendship. It foreshadows the protagonist’s and deuteragonist’s possible fates. The boys’ friendship could be improved by learning from the ants’ blunders.
Gon and Killua’s friendship sets the foundation for most of Hunter x Hunter. Throughout the “Killua offers a wonderful monologue during the “Chimera Ant” storyline, saying, “Gon, you are light.” However, there are times when you shine so brightly that I am forced to look away. Even so, is it acceptable for me to remain at your side?” To Killua, Gon shines a light on the shadows of his life. The audience may be surprised to learn that the antagonist Meruem also has a relationship to light. While the Queen Ant is dying, she informs a soldier ant that Meruem translates as “the light that illuminates everything.” Both Gon and Meruem are adored individuals who have an outsized influence on others, serving as the arc’s driving forces.
Gon resembles Meruem in numerous respects. They are both extremely obstinate personalities motivated by a quest for dominance. He refuses to listen to anyone, even before Meruem is born. While still pregnant, Queen Ant informs him that it is not time to give birth yet, to which he responds angrily, “Shut up.” He then rips his way out of her womb, breaking numerous of her organs in the process. Similarly, Gon’s naiveté results in the demise of Kite, his father figure.
Their emotions are polar opposites: Gon gets preoccupied with rescuing Kite, while Meruem ignores his mother and abandons her to die. It does, however, motivate both of them to seek greater power, which is aided further by Meruem’s royal guards and Gon’s companion Killua. Meruem begins his life as a monster who gradually transforms into a human, whereas Gon loses his humanity and becomes a monster.
Gon’s best friend is Killua, but his biggest enemy is Pitou. It’s fascinating how these diametrically opposed characters share numerous parallels. Physically, they are similar: white hair, blue clothing, and feline features. Additionally, they have razor-sharp fingertips and use their hands as weapons. Most notably, both characters are introduced as supremely confident in their talents before gradually losing their confidence.
Pitou is a royal guard in Meruem whose sole duty is slavery. Pitou could be seen as Killua’s fear of becoming Gon’s subordinate. Throughout the “Gon makes a telling statement to Killua throughout the “New York New” storyline, noting, “It’s my job to say strange things.” It is your responsibility to maintain your composure and prevent me.” Throughout the series, Killua helps Gon to act carelessly by cleaning up his mess cheerfully.
As Killua follows Gon down a self-destructive road, this becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Gon’s behaviour becomes increasingly unstable, and instead of speaking out, Killua focuses on silently defending Gon. His activities begin to take on the characteristics of a royal guard. Killua is well aware that he cannot instruct Gon what to do, just as Pitou is unable to make a proposal to the monarch. Pitou did this only once, and the king struck them with the intent to kill. Throughout the conflict, Killua attempts to reason with Gon, but he responds with a vicious retaliation. It’s a figurative slap in the face that breaks Killua’s heart.
Both guys appear to have low self-esteem and a proclivity for codependence. Killua believes he is unworthy of love as a result of his background. He frequently struggles to describe his emotions and is continually doubtful of and dismissive of Gon’s affections. At the arc’s conclusion, Killua experiences a breakdown, and Palm must convince him that he is the one person Gon truly needs.
While many fans label Gon’s acts as self-centred or wicked, knowing his experience gives new light on his thought process. Gon looks to have significant abandonment issues. His father, Ging, abandoned him as a child, and Kite’s death drives him over the edge. Gon is abandoned for the second time by his father, and he blames himself. He reacts by pushing away his best buddy and putting himself at risk irresponsibly. Like Killua, Gon believes he is undeserving of love.
As painful as it is to see Gon and Killua part ways, the “Chimera Ant” arc reveals numerous flaws in their relationship. When the four personalities are compared, the flaws in Gon and Killua’s relationship become abundantly obvious. Killua is far too eager to please Gon, and he begins to behave more like a servant than a buddy. On the other side, Gon is obsessed with his shame and wrath to the point of being unable of thinking about anything or anybody else. The lads require time apart to mature, and when they do reunite, their connection will be significantly healthier.