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as promised here’s a thread of theories on why some people think Feitan is a Zoldyck let’s go
disclaimer!! these are not my theories and nothing is canon, pls don’t take this seriously this theory has been around for years and none of these points rly prove anything, i just think some are interesting even the easily debunked ones
but anyways let’s get into it
but anyways let’s get into it
starting with Feitan’s background:
- we don’t know his origin all we know is he’s from meteor city
- he speaks broken english (in the manga) and no one knows the language he speaks when he’s angry (pictured below)
- we don’t know his origin all we know is he’s from meteor city
- he speaks broken english (in the manga) and no one knows the language he speaks when he’s angry (pictured below)
let’s start with the most common theory: Kalluto joined the PT to “get his brother back” (said this while watching Feitan fight). it’s inferred he’s talking about Killua even though that’s never directly stated. but it doesn’t really make sense does it...
why would he join the PT to get Killua back when Killua is currently traveling with Alluka? and why would Kalluto go with the PT to the dark continent when Killua doesn’t seem to be going there any time soon? and would Killua even come back with Kalluto?
there’s some speculation Togashi was hinting in this panel by putting their family portrait and then Feitan in the next panel
in this scene, Kalluto is seen watching Feitan fight (also the Zoldyck theme conveniently playing in the background while he’s fighting
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Kalluto is impressed with Feitan’s fighting style bc before this they decided whoever defeated Zazan would become the temp PT leader (until Chrollo returns) and he realized he himself had no chance at that bc he underestimated Feitan
but why does Kalluto want to rise ranks in the PT? Kalluto envies Killua and Alluka’s relationship and we haven’t seen him interact with Illumi unless it’s to complete a mission (killing the dons and on the black whale)
Feitan highly admires Chrollo, and being the newest member, ppl theorize Kalluto wants to prove his worth in order to gain respect and admiration from Feitan since he hasn’t been able to gain it from his other 2 brothers
point 2: Feitan using something similar to rhythm echo (an assasinafion technique). no other character is seen doing this other than the zoldycks
point 3: Kikyo Zoldyck and Feitan are both from meteor city so some people believe she had Feitan at the age of 14 then abandoned him there after meeting Silva (then went on to have Illumi at the age of 18, making Fei a half brother to all the zoldycks)
also Kalluto is almost always pictured by his mothers side, so Kalluto is most likely the only one that would actually know that Feitan is a Zoldyck if he was
the Zoldyck’s were taught assassin techniques at a really young age so this could explain why Feitan has a lot of similar abilities as assassins such as fast endurance and agility as well as why he’s known as a “master torturer”(+ the rhythm echo-like ability he uses)
we don’t know when Silva and Kikyo met (she could have stayed w/ Feitan up until he was 4, then immediately had Illumi with Silva) but we do know she was an assassin before she met Silva and could’ve taught Fei techniques before leaving him behind for unknown reasons
point 4: Feitan’s and Killua’s nen ability: Killua is able to use his nen to make electricity, which was inspired by the years of torture he endured. Feitan’s use of his nen ability “Rising Sun” is dependant on how much damage is inflicted on him
people have pointed out how this would support the idea that Feitan was tortured as a child and used that as a basis for his nen ability like Killua did and also why he enjoys torturing people now
another theory i’ve seen is that Gotoh (Zoldyck family butler) and Kikyo are Feitan’s parents but the only “evidence” that supports this are that Gotoh is also from meteor city, he’s very close to Kikyo and he has similar features to Fei
one point i see a lot: Feitan using a claw like ability that Killua often uses to behead a man
this would’ve probably been one of the strongest points but in the manga it’s Franklin who killed the guy. but you have to wonder why did they change it since it’s such a small random detail...
another thing people often say is that Feitan and Milluki look alike. this obviously doesn’t prove anything but you can see some similarities
end thread my personal belief is that he’s not a zoldyck but togashi is a genius so if it turns out he was somehow i wouldn’t be surprised but either way togashi please come back...y’all can also leave ur opinions below 
my personal belief is that he’s not a zoldyck but togashi is a genius so if it turns out he was somehow i wouldn’t be surprised but either way togashi please come back...y’all can also leave ur opinions below
also i do find it odd that Kalluto joined the PT to get his brother back when it’s obvious Killua would never go back even by force, could send anyone away with Nanika, and I can’t see the troupe wanting to help with this like at all so idk, much to think abt ...
