Who Is The Strongest Character In 'My Journey Of Hunter X Hunter'?

In 'My Journey of Hunter x Hunter', the strongest character is undoubtedly Netero. I've followed his arc closely, and his sheer power is mind-blowing. After decades of training in the mountains, he reached a level where his punches exceeded the speed of sound. His final battle against Meruem showed just how far human potential can go when pushed to extremes. Netero's 'Zero Hand' technique was a self-destructive move that condensed all his life energy into one devastating attack. Even Meruem, the strongest Chimera Ant, acknowledged Netero as the only human who ever challenged him. What makes Netero special isn't just raw strength though - it's his unbreakable will and martial arts mastery that let him stand toe-to-toe with creatures far beyond human limits.

The power scaling in 'My Journey of Hunter x Hunter' makes this debate fascinating. While Netero is definitely top-tier, I'd argue Meruem surpasses him after evolving during their battle. The Chimera Ant King was born with abilities that dwarfed humanity's strongest fighters. His nen capacity was so vast he could tank Netero's Hyakushiki Kannon like it was nothing. Post-Rose, Meruem gained abilities that bordered on godlike - he could absorb other beings' nen and memories just by touching them, making him potentially unstoppable.

What's terrifying is how quickly Meruem learned. Within days of birth, he mastered nen techniques that take humans years to perfect. His strategic mind matched his physical prowess, allowing him to outthink opponents even in unfamiliar situations. The Royal Guards were already stronger than most Hunters, yet Meruem made them look like children in comparison.

Don't sleep on Ging either though. While we haven't seen his full capabilities, the way other characters talk about him suggests he might be on par with Netero. His ability to instantly copy and improve upon any nen technique he sees makes him a wildcard in any strength discussion. The series deliberately keeps his true power mysterious, which only adds to his legend.

From a narrative perspective, Gon's potential makes him the strongest character when considering the series' themes. During his transformation against Pitou, we saw what happens when Gon abandons all limitations - he became strong enough to obliterate a Royal Guard in one hit. That version of Gon was easily beyond Netero's level, though the cost was devastating.

What's interesting is how Togashi plays with strength in this series. Physical power matters, but so does nen specialization. Hisoka's Bungee Gum makes him dangerous despite not being the strongest physically. Kurapika's Emperor Time gives him temporary dominance against the Phantom Troupe.

Then there's Alluka/Nanika whose wish-granting abilities operate on a completely different power scale. In terms of pure capability to affect the world, nothing compares to Nanika's reality-warping powers. The series consistently shows that 'strongest' depends on context - raw power, hax abilities, and potential all play roles.