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Examine Satozz Standing on a huge tree, its leaves are as green as jade, covering his figure.
The view in front of him is vast, and he can clearly see the examinees taking the exam. He thinks to himself, "Seventy people passed, which is quite good. The weakness of the wild boar may be obvious, but having the courage and reflexes to hit it is a test in itself."
Saci's expression became slightly more serious: "But the next exam, hosted by that lady, will be even more challenging."
That lady is Menchi, the gourmet hunter, one of the few culinary masters in the world, possessing the talent to perfectly blend artistry and taste. Her innate curiosity drives her to taste ingredients from all over the world, and once she tastes a certain flavor, she will remember it forever.
She has made significant contributions to the culinary culture, and as a result, she was highly honored by the Michelin Guide at the young age of 21.
"I am very strict, unlike Buhara. So, it's not easy to pass my exams by just getting by," Menchi said with a smile, but this smile conveyed a hint of seriousness.
"The next exam topic is... Sushi," Menchi's voice had just fallen, and immediately there was a discussion in the examination room.
"Sushi? What is that?"
"I've never heard this name before."
"How is it possible to make a dish I've never heard of before?"
Menchi looked at everyone's puzzled expressions and said lightly, "I understand your confusion. This is a specialty dish from an island country. But don't worry, the next venue will provide you with some clues."
Menchi led everyone into a spacious kitchen, fully equipped with everything from knives to pots, from rice cookers to cutting boards. Each candidate had their own dedicated cooking area.
"Before you, there are all the necessary cooking tools and ingredients. As for the main ingredient of Sushi, the seasoned rice, we have already prepared it for everyone," Menchi continued to explain.
"One more thing is very important, this exam only accepts hand-rolled Sushi," Menchi added.
"Okay, now please start. The competition will end when I'm full, so you can make as many Sushi as you like before then."
"Is it enough to just use light for cooking?" Gon asked with a puzzled frown.
"Looking at these tools, surely we still need other ingredients," Killua said firmly, his gaze sweeping over the various cooking utensils on the table.
In a corner of the venue, a Bald Ninja contestant secretly watched them, feeling proud: "The clear winner of this question is undoubtedly me. Who would have thought that our country's traditional cuisine would become the theme of this competition."
"However, I must be careful and not let anyone discover that I already know the answer. Pretending to be clueless and silently passing the test is the smart way to go," thought the ninja.
At that moment, the ninja caught sight of a contestant holding a piece of sushi, aimlessly fiddling with it. Clearly, the person had no idea how to properly hold sushi. This almost made the ninja want to turn around and chuckle quietly.
All the contestants' eyes were focused on the ninja, thinking to themselves, "This kid definitely knows how to hold sushi."
"Look at him, smiling so smugly, he must know something," another candidate whispered.
"I can probably guess the shape of this dish, but the problem is, I have no idea what ingredients to use to make it," Leorio said with a somewhat frustrated tone, making a bewildered gesture with his hand in the air.
"As for the specific shape of sushi, I haven't seen it with my own eyes. However, I once read in some ancient documents that it seems to involve mixing vinegar and other seasonings into white rice, then pairing it with fresh fish," Curarpikt said thoughtfully, with a hint of scholarly rigor in his eyes.
"Fish? Are you kidding me? We're in the middle of a forest, where are we going to find fish?" Leorio suddenly raised his voice, almost shouting.
"Why are you shouting so loud? Aren't there streams and ponds in the forest?" Curarpikt calmly retorted, his eyes showing a hint of puzzlement.
However, it was already too late. As soon as they heard the keyword "fish," almost everyone around them rushed out at the same time, causing a moment of chaos.
"Tsk, how despicable, eavesdropping on our conversation like that," Leorio said angrily as he ran, his expression showing his displeasure.
"Is that still considered eavesdropping? Clearly, it's because your own voice is too loud. Even if others don't want to listen, it's difficult not to." Curarpikt responded with a hint of self-mockery, a wry smile appearing on his face.
Chi tightly held Gon's hand and said firmly, "Brother, we shouldn't catch fish so casually."
"Why not? If we don't act quickly, we might miss the opportunity," Gon looked at his sister with confusion, his eyes filled with curiosity and puzzlement.
"Because the fish used for making sushi must come from the ocean. Fish from lakes or small streams are not suitable," Chi explained seriously, her pink dress gently swaying in the breeze, giving her an unusually earnest appearance.
Menchi, the examiner, observed from a distance and thought, "This little girl seems to have some special understanding of sushi-making."
"Are you referring to the kind of fish we caught on Whale Island? But why didn't you mention it earlier?" Gon frowned, as if recalling something.
"Yeah, that's right. Saying it out loud would attract attention. This way, we can help Leorio, Curarpikt, and Killua catch their fish first," Chi nodded, confirming his guess.
"Ah, I see. But where in this vast forest should we go to find these fish from the sea?" Gon rubbed his chin, looking somewhat troubled.
Chi turned to look at the examiner Menchi standing in the distance and said, "Even though we are in a forest, there should still be a stream that connects to the sea, right, Menchi examiner?"
Menchi The examiner smiled slightly and walked over, saying, "You observed very carefully. Indeed, there is a stream here called 'Boboli' that is directly connected to the sea. It's about five hundred meters to the east from here. However, the environment over there is quite treacherous, and there are rumors of fierce aquatic monsters appearing."
Gon and Chi exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of joy and excitement in their eyes.
"Then let's set off," Gon suggested eagerly, looking ready to give it a try.
Not long after, Gon and Chi discovered that Killua was following behind them. Killua walked over, revealing his characteristic smile: "Hi, I saw you two whispering to each other, so I figured you must have some plan. Mind if I join you?"
Gon and Chi glanced at each other, then smiled. Gon said, "Since you're here, let's go together."
Three people finally arrived at the stream called "Boboli." The water in this stream was so clear that even standing on the bank, one could see the colorful fish swimming at the bottom. Gon immediately took out his fishing rod and began to concentrate on fishing.
Chi and Killua stood by watching, occasionally giving some guidance or advice. After some effort, Gon and Killua had caught many deep-sea fish, all of which were put into their bamboo baskets one by one.
Just as they were preparing to pack up and return, the water suddenly began to churn violently. A giant lanternfish rose from the depths, its lantern-like organs emitting a faint glow beneath the dark water surface.
"Quick, look at that!" Killua exclaimed.
Chi tightly grabbed Gon's hand and said, "Brother, that looks very dangerous. We must be careful."
Gon gripped the fishing rod tightly, his face showing a hint of seriousness. "I know, but since it wants to challenge us, we can't easily back down."
The giant lanternfish began to swim rapidly towards them, its mouth wide open as if ready to attack.
"Are you ready to retreat?" Gon turned to look at Chi and Killua.
The two nodded. Just then, Gon vigorously swung the fishing rod and threw a big fish that had already been caught towards the anglerfish. The anglerfish immediately turned towards the big fish, temporarily diverting its attention.
"Now!" Gon shouted.
Three people quickly packed up their things and, taking advantage of the moment when the lantern fish was distracted, quickly left that dangerous area.
"Phew, that was a close call," Killua patted his chest, looking somewhat frightened.
"Yes, but at least we got what we needed," Chi said as she picked up the bamboo basket and glanced satisfactorily at the fish inside.
"Yeah, let's head back quickly," Gon said with a smile.
"Wait, let's go to another place, the cliff over there, to get some spider eggs," Chi said.
After jumping off the cliff, the three of them collected several spider eggs, which Chi carefully stored in a bag.
" Chi, why are you taking these spider eggs?" Gon asked, puzzled.
"You'll know once we get back, big brother," Chi replied.
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