One of the most notable qualities of Hisoka is the aura of mystery that surrounds him. In the strictest Canon we are given only the briefest glimpse of his possible past. Indeed it is only a possibility as the whimsical liar can't be trusted to be entirely honest when discussing anything, especially his own origins. Though according to his own account we only know for certain that Hisoka grew up in a state of poverty coming to cherish even the humblest of luxuries such as a piece of bungee gum.