Why Was Cheetu S Crossbow So Slow?

Why was Cheetu’ s crossbow so slow?

1. He rushed

As you can guess, one of the reasons was likely the fact that it was just thrown together at the last second. He didn’t take his time making something efficient, and was already using a likely strenuous ability (tag). He was in a hurry and freaked out whilst making the bow so he probably just wanted some kind of long range weapon and didn’t care what.

 2. Conjurer complications

As we know from Kurapika, being able to conjure something and do it well requires not only lots of time, but knowing everything about what you are conjuring. Kurapika had to learn the feel, smell and taste of chains. He drew hundreds of pictures of them. He knew them like the back of his hand. (Pun intended). 

However, because Cheetu hadn’t done that, he got something very flawed.

3. He doesn’t know anything about crossbows

Nen abilities are usually something very personal to the individual. Not just in looks. I’d say the only thing personal about his crossbow is the style and claws. He likely only saw them in his comic books and never a real one. The people of the NGL are peaceful, and the drug lords wouldn’t have something like that when they had guns.

We all know comic books can be very inaccurate when it comes to weapons, vehicles and other detailed items. He likely only ever saw a simplified version. So no matter how many times he studied that crossbow, it would be inefficient because of the way it had been depicted to him.

4. The way it’s made

This sort of ties into the last one. But honestly. compare his crossbow with a real one.

Crossbows are more like old revolvers or pistols, but with extra stuff on the front. You even shoot it like you would a gun with a trigger. His covers his arm and hand up to the elbow. It would be difficult to pull the trigger when it would have to be moved so far up. But judging by where the string is pulled back to, I’d say he actually pulled off not having to move the trigger. 

He likely had something attached to a finger that would pull the trigger at the back of the crossbow. That makes it overcomplicated however, and could effect it’s performance. 

But he at least knows that the bolts are usually meant to be the length of ones lower arm. Unfortunately because he is a chimera ant with different proportions, he didn’t think to shorten the bolt and instead ended up with a roughly 30.5 inch bolt. The best sized bolts are from 16-22 inches.

We also see that the bolts have triangular fletchlings, regular fletchlings are more rounded. Even angular ones round inward at the back. Normally triangular fletchlings are used for a bow, not a crossbow. That likely effected the aerodynamics and slowed down the bolts.

Another thing that probably slowed down the bolts a lot, was the skull they come out of. It only has a hole big enough for the tip of the bolt, there is no space for the fletchlings. The fact he even got a bolt out of that is a miracle. Under regular circumstances, it would have gotten stuck at the fletchlings and just hung down from the skull.

But the fact that it was able to get through the skull, tells me that crossbow had some serious force to it, and that the fletchlings were very flexible.

5. Nen power

The abilities given by Pouf are very strong. We know that’s how Cheetu got his “Tag” ability. It was a very strong ability that didn’t seem to be hard for him to use, even being able to have it in use for up to 8 hours. That’s nothing to sneeze at. But when we see his newly made crossbow, it’s pathetic to say the least.

I suspect the reason Pouf’s gifted abilities are so powerful, is because they force the user to increase their actual aura output power (AOP) to the same number as their potential aura output power (POP). Knuckle goes into more detail in episode 90.

That would also explain why the only strong abilities he has are the ones given to him by Pouf. It’s a method of control, to keep them relying on him, and by relying on him, it requires them to swear loyalty to the king. The whole thing is a sort of win-win.

When it comes to using their own abilities however, the AOP decreases to it’s actual amount. Which is reflective of how skilled they actually are. This keeps the ants from running off to do their own thing and think they can be just as powerful without Pouf. It keeps them on a leash. You may think you’re free to do anything and may even be able to take down the king. But that’s why all of the abilities have flaws. 

It ensures the king’s safety from rogue soldiers. Be it they don’t know how to properly use their ability, or they do know how to use it, but loop holes and gaps keep them from doing damage to Lord Meruem.

This is why Cheetu’ s crossbow is so weak. It reflects where his actual nen level lies. He lacks training, patience, and a desire to learn. We also see the tole it takes on him to make an ability out of thin air. It isn’t as simple as activating “Tag”.

Conclusion

His crossbow didn’t work because he sacrificed efficiency for aesthetic and didn’t know anything about crossbows. 

What would have made his ability work?

Had he been working on a melee ability sooner and his nen, he’d have had an easier time conjuring the crossbow and it could’ve packed an even harder punch. 

If he had been studying crossbows extensively he would have known how to make it usable and aesthetic. If the skull wasn’t there or it didn’t have such a small hole for the bolt it would’ve been probably as fast as him. In fact he could’ve just had a big “U” shape cut out from the top of the skull to where the bolt would be. It would keep the look but in a more practical sense.

Plus if he shortened the bolt and gave it regular fletchlings it would be even faster.

I also think having it arm mounted wasn’t the best idea. It’s seen in media fairly often, but in truth, it isn’t nearly as badass as it looks. Having a standard hand held one would be better. Also having his arm free could help in combat. Sometimes you run into situations like Shizuku was in when fighting Pike. Sometimes dropping the item can be faster than having it disappear. Not to mention the natural reflexes are faster.

Since it’s hand held, having entire claws on it isn’t necessary. It would just look weird. His own claws are sharp enough to get the job done, and now that his bolts are more accurate, he doesn’t need the claws.

Now the only problem would be reloading. Rather than grabbing the previous bolt and reloading it, another bolt could just be conjured in the other’s place. Depending on how good he gets at nen, the bow could mimic a rapid-fire gun. 

Aim wouldn’t really be a problem for him though. We saw him use it before and he aimed perfectly for Morel’s head. Had Morel not blocked (or it have been a smoke clone) he would have been killed.

He can pair the weapon with his speed as well. He wouldn’t be trackable and where he shot would be a surprise (a painful one) for his victim.

All together would be a scary, but functioning crossbow, with deadly accurate rapid-fire bolts, and a terrifying wielder.

About scripting, not everything on it, might not all be correct but here we go.

Basically everything you want to specify, change and or edit about your dr, yourself or other people. You can also script things like clones etc. That's for a different post.

You don't need a script! You can go to your dr with no changes or anything at all. Just *pop* no changes. Or you can make changes and stuff without writing it down or typing it. That works just fine too.

Why I recomend scripting? First, it's fun as hell. Second, it gets you thinking about your dr and puts in that shifting headspace. Also great for world building. And lastly, even though you can just have your script in your mind and it works fine, some people including myself get a little paranoid that it won't work and they can die or some other nasty thing because it wasn't on paper.

Even though you'll be fine, it can make you feel better having something physical and get you more excited about shifting than scared.

How detailed should I make my script?

Anywhere from no script to a library's worth. If you wanna wing it, go ahead! If you wanna specify everything down to the last atom then you do you! In short, as detailed or as not detailed as you want.

Is it immoral to make someone like me or be my friend in my dr?

NO! Make them your friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, datemate, mom, dad, parent, enemy, bully, idol, mentor, mentee, teacher, student, doctor, frenemy, best friend forever, friend with benefits, ANYTHING.

When shifting you are visiting one of infinite realities. So in at least one (probably thousands) reality, you are their significant other, friend or whatever. Scripting isn't forcing them to be that person to you, it's specifying exactly wich reality you want to go to. It is also okay to make multiple people your partner, again you are only specifying, not bending their free will.

Can I script that...

Script whatever the hell you want, literally anything, does not matter what it is or how out of left field it seems.

What about going back in time?

I can't say, I'm trying to do that, and haven't succeeded yet. It does sound iffy, but I'm willing to take the risk of creepy shit happening. Creepy stuff won't necessarily happen, but messing with time just feels really worrying. It's probably fine but I can't say. Please ask someone who has actually shifted to the past, if you want to know for sure.

More shifting stuff soon!🎉

Yes! I don't plan on it for a while, but it's certainly on my bucket list!

I scripted that I would spawn in the doorway right after his parents left. (I don't like interacting with people if I don't have to.) I didn't really put much in my script except time in my dr and cr, I won't die, and I won't be traumatized.

Stuff like that. I hope I don't end up like the other nanies, but at least I'll know what's going on!

Umm a little question, is anyone else is shifting to the movie The boy? I mean, to be the nanny of Brahms and things like that xD

Hxh Random Headcanon Time!

Flutter laughing would either be kind of a cute chuckle and very wholesome, or very creepy because of how out of character it'd be for him.

me: i love you like 1000

My boyfriend: `* cheats on me *

me to slashers:

What would have made Cheetu's ability work?

Alright let's be real. His ability was a flop, that isn't entirely his fault though. No amount of quick learning can make up for actual combat experience. He was used to killing average humans who couldn't or wouldn't fight back and only got experience with nen users 3 times.

When he fought with Knuckle and Morel, when he "fought" one on one with Morel, and we all know what happened with him and the Zoldycks.

So really he has essentially no experience really fighting a nen user unless you count him getting his ass handed to him by Knuckle and Morel.

The reason he's arrogant is because he's only ever had easy prey. When something is as easy as snapping your fingers, it isn't uncommon to get a bit cocky.

But you can't stay on level one fights once you're at level 20. You have to have fights on that level or a little above. Unfortunately he ran right past that and rather than fighting a level 25, he tried to fight a level 40 and level 65 at the same time.

If he'd taken his time and genuinely worked on his fighting skills and worked on unlocking his nen himself, he'd have had a better time. And it would've felt more rewarding.

If he had been working on his nen from the time word of what it was got out, and seeing as he learns fast and has energy to spare, he would have learned the basics with ease. If he'd really worked at it, he could have used en and would've been able to detect Silva before disaster.

Also if he'd created his own ability it might have been something he'd taken better care of learning it and tying up lose ends rather than a halfassed crossbow.

Because his ability was handed to him, he had a harder time than if he'd taken the time to make one himself. Essentially they gave a noob the coolest sword in the game and expected him to know how to wield it, all without armor.

And though he doesn't mention it, we know he's at least tried out it before. Leol mentions when he and Morel disappear that he activates his ability, that he doesn't know what it does, but that they won't be back for 8 hours.

This implies he's seen Cheetu disappear for 8 hours. Cheetu also says to Morel that he'll be stuck there if he doesn't catch him. We don't see anyone who might have had his ability tested on him though. But we know they didn't catch him because he still had his ability.

That means he probably ate their brain and got rid of their body somewhere else. We've seen in a previous episode that he only eats the brain. Neferpitou mentions it to be the tastiest part of the body, and Cheetahs are known to go for the best part of the meat.

Morel said during the fight that it was Cheetu's fault for making time limit so long even though he doesn't have the attention span for it.

I also think the time limit was a bit long, it should have been about 15 minutes at max. That and there should've been a consequence for not chasing him. For instance if you don't chase him for a whole minute, the game pauses and he is allowed to injure one of your limbs as much he'd like, including ripping it off, without the consequence of being tagged.

Once done, the game continues.

His end goal isn't to neutralize or protect himself from harm, it's to eat his prey and play with it for a little before he kills it. Just like a Cheetah.

Another thing is that the Savannah should be able to shut off the preys nen, but continue allowing Cheetu to use his nen. This way all he has to worry about is their physical strength. And it makes it more fun for him.

All of this would make his ability pretty advanced, so there should be some heavier conditions for activating it, but he shouldn't have the condition that he can't use it if he's caught.

He should have to know more info about the victim, and they have to be a nen user of a certain level. Making it so that someone he couldn't defeat with sheer strength, could be defeated in his Savannah. Someone too weak in nen, he should just kill rather than waste such an ability on, giving him more fighting experience.

And if he loses, he has to wait a certain amount of time to unlock it again. And he has to stay in the Savannah for an hour while the person is set free. This keeps him safe, but is a serious time waster when in a situation where time is of the essence. It also tests his patience. Sort of like a time out.

Put together, picture you're suddenly transported to the Savannah after fighting with him for a while. You have 15 minutes to catch him, and if you stop running, you could get your arm ripped off, and if you lose you'll be killed and eaten. Should you win by some miracle,(he's probably the fastest humanish guy in the world, over 200 miles an hour is pretty fukin fast boi) it'll likely be with some serious injuries, the least being a limb bleeding out, causing blood loss.

And depending how far from a hospital you are, you could bleed to death or pass out before help comes. If far enough away he could eat you after his hour is up since you're bleeding to death or unconscious.

Not like you could hide, the blood trail would rat you out and if that didn't he would have trained with nen for a while and be able to use en to locate you.

He should still use his crossbow though. It's good for general combat, but the bolts should be faster, and he should use in to conceal them, that way he can use them from a distance and be undetected.

The bolts should also reload as soon as one has been shot. Then he can use faster attacks rather than using one bolt and having to get up close with the claws.

With the improved abilities and actual practice with combat and nen, he'd be quite the force to be reckoned with.