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Killua Zoldyck
An assassin whose Godspeed applies electrical current to his own nervous system, trading physical damage for reaction speed.
First appearance: Hunter x Hunter (1998), Shueisha
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Commonly believed Godspeed is a free upgrade for Killua.
Actually It runs electrical current through his own nervous system and damages him with every use.
The feat ledger
Godspeed runs electrical current through his own nervous system, damaging him with every use
Godspeed grants reaction speed by electrifying his nervous system, at the cost of damage to himself
Assassin training gives him threat perception treated as superhuman by other hunters
Converts his aura into electricity after conditioning himself to withstand it
Godspeed moves him faster than opponents can perceive by routing signals through electricity
Detects hostile intent early enough to disengage before an ambush closes
Paralyses opponents on contact with a controlled discharge
His assassin training is the stated source, not the Nen ability itself
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Last updated 2026-09-06 · machine-readable version