Dragon Ball Super: Hit (ISTJ)

(expedited request)

As of what’s currently out, Hit doesn’t show up much, so there’s isn’t a lot of evidence to work with. However, with that being said, we’re fairly certain that ISTJ is what fits best, rather than ISTP which he is commonly believed to be.

Si:

“And how many times must I tell you? I will do my job until the end.”

“Combat is craft. What matters most is not raw power but the skill by which you hone it.”

For starters, Hit appears to be leading with an introverted function. He’s stoic and calm most of the time. He’s primarily focused on honing skill, rather than just gaining raw power. Beyond that, he specifically appears to be an Si dominant. He is extremely observant, and periodically vocalizes these observations mid-battle. In one instance, Hit tells Goku what Goku is thinking, what he’s about to do, and why it won’t work. This at the very minimum demonstrates being a high introverted perceiver, since he’s focusing heavily on predicting future moves and is confident enough to vocalize these predictions. (ISTP is unlikely to do this.) However, the fact that he states them out loud, suggests Si rather than Ni, since Si users are more likely to verbalize their thoughts while Ni users tend to keep their cards close. In addition, Hit consciously learns from his previous attempts in battle, which is something else that he’s shown vocalizing. (See the quote at the top of the Te section). This also points to high Si.

During the tournament of power, Hit gets into a battle with Jiren. While watching the fight, one of the spectators makes an observation that Hit wasn’t changing tactics, even though his current tactics were not working. This repetitive nature also suggests Si’s tendency to do the same thing consistently. This tendency appears to be confirmed in the manga, based on some very brief research that we did. We read that Hit realizes that he’s become over-dependent on the same technique, and actively trains to correct that mistake.

Te:

“Based on the results of my last attempt, this stance should maximize the effectiveness of the time skip. Let us find out.”

Hit speaks in the matter-of-fact way that one would expect from a Te user, especially an ST. He focuses on efficiency and results, determined to maximize the potential of his preferred techniques. Throughout the show, Hit speaks in a rather blunt way. He doesn’t mince words, always getting straight to the point. His statements are frequently absolute, and he lacks the more open-ended nature that a perceiver possesses.

Unlike more flashy fighters like Goku, Hit is all about minimizing movement and conserving his energy. He is typically looking to finish a fight by expending the minimum amount of energy. This is why he laments rules that keep him from killing a foe. He looks to get in and out of a situation, preferring to finish off his foe with a single attack. By his own admission, he states that this has allowed him to get rusty as his one method was so effective that it never needed to be altered. This points to Te, and its efficient nature, rather than Se since we would expect an Se auxiliary to grow tired of doing the same thing over and over again, preferring instead to mix up how they deal with people.

Fi:

“This fight is effectively over. Out of respect, I’ll let you walk yourself off the edge.”

Hit demonstrated a clear code of honor when it comes to dealing with his opponents and even his marks. He’s generally shown to be respectful and fair. For instance, when showing up to fulfill his contract on Goku, he announces his presence before dealing the first blow. While obviously any type can have morals, his career as a contract killer is inherently not moral, yet he still feels compelled to give his opponents fair warning, rather than sneaking up and striking them from behind.

In addition, he shows Goku mercy during their battle in the tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7, because Goku had helped him refine his technique. He allows Goku to keep fighting at one point, even when Hit could have won. He later throws a match to settle the score between them, something which he states out loud.

Ne:

“Assassins hate to gamble, but I have no other choice.”

Hit’s inferior Ne surfaces in his distaste for gambling. He uses risky strategies and moves as a last resort, and openly states that he hates gambling but sees no other option. This is very inferior extraverted perceiving.

Lastly, being extremely powerful, Hit doesn’t feel the need to improve and develop new techniques. This is revealed in his fight with Goku during the tournament between Universe 6 and Universe 7. He’s essentially uninterested in developing any new moves until it’s necessary, which points to inferior Ne. This is further supported by the point mentioned in dominant Si, about his over-reliance on the same techniques.