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A beginner's guide to Nen

Summary:

A simple explanation of Nen abilities from Hunter x Hunter.

Chapter 1: Nen, and the four major principles

Summary:

Explanations of Nen, and the Four Main Principles.

Notes:

I'll create multiple chapters for different sections if Nen, starting with what Wing taught at the start.
At first, Wing didn't exactly tell Gon and Killua the true meaning of Nen, but I'm adding it in anyway.

Also, the kanji for each if the techniques isn't technically correct, because my phone couldn't type the Ito-hen properly, and it looks kind of weird.

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

燃 → Meaning "To burn your soul".
Nen (Keep in mind that this is not the meaning of the 'Nen' that we know.)

四大行 → The Four Major Principles

点 → To focus your soul on a single point, to increase
Ten awareness of your ego and goals.

舌 → To express yourself in words
Zetsu

錬 → To temper that will (refusal to lose)
Ren

発 → To act upon that will
Hatsu

Now, here are the true meanings of 'Nen' and the four principles.

念 → Nen refers to the ability to manipulate your aura, also known as life energy. Every person possesses a small amount of life energy, but in most cases, it is simply discharged.

纏 → Ten, the ability to build up a shroud of life energy. It can be used to make your body harder, and considerably show the effects of aging.

絶 → Zetsu, This nullifies your aura. It is effective for concealing your presence and recovering from extreme fatigue.

練 → Ren, A technique to create an especially strong aura.

発 → Hatsu, Release of Nen aura after boosting via Ren.

Aura is an energy that comes from within humans, making it effective against other humans. Aura can be used to kill. To defend against this; use Nen techniques such as Ten, for defense to block the other's aura with your own. Micropyles are pores in your body which release aura.

Notes:

Please tell me if I've missed anything <3