Ne (Extroverted Intuition): Hisoka primarily lives by Extroverted Intuition. He constantly conceives interesting approaches towards the environment which breaks the limits of what is generally known to the characters of Hunter x Hunter. Hence Nobunaga’s fascinations with Hisoka’s Bungee Gum technique and the Phantom Troupe, Gon and Killua’s distaste towards his unpredictable yet cunning nature.
Although Hisoka may seem excessively eccentric and irrational on the outside, he persistently forms connections of the world around him, constantly breaking the limits of what is established within the external universe and occasionally surprising certain characters due to his perceptive nature. Hisoka isn’t focused with the present moment and is engrossed within his innovative/perceptive mindset which makes him incapable of forming permanent associations with the people nor objects around him.
Hisoka deals with the future and it’s potential, hence his interest towards Gon’s natural talents as it would result in Gon’s extreme mastery in nen and Hisoka’s fulfillments in living within his unborn perceptions and possibilities of the future. Although Hisoka’s fixations with the unpredictabilities and possibilities of Gon, Chrollo, Illumi, The Phantom Troupe and Killua’s abilities may allow him to seem like a dominant Se user, notice that Gon, Illumi, Killua and Chrollo’s full extent of their skills aren’t fully established within the present moment. Se users trust what is in the now and are much less futuristic than Ne users. Hisoka enjoys dealing with enigma’s such as himself. His interests in his opponent’s abilities has to do with it’s enigmatic substances within them.
Ti (Introverted Thinking): Introverted thinking gives Hisoka a competitive edge. This function also enhances his mastery in nen and teaches him to accurately anticipate the nature of his opponents and obstacles which allows him to use his skills in an effective manner. Hisoka could depict a host of small details on his opponents personality and recognise in one mental image the nen types his opponents most likely posses, often succeeding in this aspect. He often comes up with more effective ways in mastering his nen and is aware of the many variables his nen could be utilised in a more intelligent manner, making him a tough competitor inside and outside the Hunter’s exam.
Introverted thinking allows Hisoka to be immersed within his self appointed tasks, such as constantly challenging himself through battling stronger opponents. Hisoka becomes one with this process and attunes himself towards every detail of it. He constantly picks up something new and is keen towards adding his new found awareness/knowledge towards his skillset. This function also teaches Hisoka to analyse his Ne related desires and prioritise his needs. if Hisoka had little to no control over this function, his orientation towards the world would be more chaotic than it already is. He would display his Ne interests towards too many variables and it would be hard for him when it comes to mastering his nen.
“Introverted thinkers understand reality in terms of their ability to converse with it, to take part in it’s becoming.”- Lenore Thomson
Hisoka’s auxiliary introverted thinking also forms Hisoka’s perceptions and dealings with reality. Hisoka isn’t driven by the individualistic moral obligations of Fi but his interests of conversing with reality through his auxiliary Ti. Hisoka utilises his skills in nen as an advantage when it comes to interacting and understanding reality. The more exposure Hisoka obtains through his abilities with nen, the more Hisoka obtains the skills to be able to converse with the chaos of the Hunter x Hunter verse.
Fe (Extroverted Feeling): Although Hisoka isn’t very skilled in using this function. Extroverted Feeling allows Hisoka to temporarily play into social gestures. Hisoka tries to get on with Machi by giving her encouragements and praising her nen and even goes to the extent of asking her out for dinner. Due to many characters familiar of Hisoka’s shrewd nature which he fails to hide, Hisoka’s social gestures are often deemed untrustworthy and treated as nothing but insignificant. This causes Hisoka’s displeasure to an extent despite brushing it off with ease.
Due to his extroverted feeling being his tertiary function, Hisoka is not fully capable of comprehending the benefits of comradeship and sharing the same moral values. Hence his distance towards the Phantom Troupe in general. The rest of the Troupe were busy avenging the death of Uvogin by conducting a massacre within the city whilst Hisoka stands by the top of the building, admiring and observing the scenario.
A moment in which Hisoka’s Fe had reached a breakthrough is where Hisoka agreed to team up with Gon and Killua instead of getting side tracked by his Ne and Ti wants. Hisoka managed to see this social situation as a benefit between both parties and is happy to move along with Gon and Killua’s competitive spirit during the Greed Island arc.
Si (Introverted Sensing): Introverted sensing is a stabilising catalyst in which Hisoka doesn’t use very well. Introverted sensing is a function where ENxPs find permanent priorities which are practical and stabilising which Hisoka fails to do. Hisoka’s priorities are highly irrational and emotionally charged, he prioritises his wants and needs over everyone else which makes him unable to fully connect with people or objects. Hisoka doesn’t set tangible priorities which isolates Hisoka from the people and objects around him.
Hisoka’s adaptability, need for personal freedom and self confidence has to do with him rejecting his inferior function. Machi had stated that Hisoka is loyal to nothing but himself and has unbelievably high self esteem. Like I’ve mentioned with his dominant Ne, Hisoka is engrossed within his eccentric mindset and is unable to attach himself to people or things, making him extremely vulnerable if his Ne and Ti desires were to ever fail him. Personally as a viewer, I can’t really see Gon and the gang, Illumi nor Machi aiding him in his times of need.
Introverted Sensing as Hisoka’s inferior function also makes him less sensitive towards other’s priorities. This is shown where Hisoka jokingly suggested to harm Killua which resulted in Illumi’s wrath. Or him not wanting to attune himself towards the Spider’s priorities.
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