The candidates rushed out as if a great burden had been lifted from their shoulders, heading towards a forest with towering trees and lush green leaves. The air was filled with the scent of soil and foliage, creating a primitive atmosphere that enveloped the entire forest.
"Come, follow me," Gon said to Leorio and Chi, then suddenly quickened his pace. His intuition told him that the scent of an animal was just ahead.
After about fifteen minutes, Gon suddenly stopped. "Everyone, be careful, I feel like there's a creature approaching us."
Leorio tightly gripped the handle of his suitcase. "Is it a pig?"
Gon shook his head and said, "Not sure, but whatever it is, we need to be fully prepared."
Before they knew it, a huge, heavily built wild boar with a well-developed snout suddenly charged out of the bushes, its mouth still holding some leaves and fruits.
"It looks like we've found the target. Everyone just needs to attack its head, and don't directly collide with its nose!" Chi smiled slightly, and suddenly a line appeared in her hand, which was part of her special ability.
"Let's all go together and don't give it a chance to escape!" Curarpikt gritted his teeth and took out his own short sword.
At this tense moment, the wild boar suddenly let out a deafening roar. A strong gust of air shot out from its huge nostrils, rushing towards Gon and his friends.
"Duck!" Gon urgently shouted, but it was already too late. He quickly swung his fishing rod, gathering all his energy and drawing an arc in the air. With a crisp "swish" sound, the bait pierced through the rapidly advancing airflow and directly hit the wild boar's head.
The powerful wild boar let out a piercing scream, writhing in pain on the ground.
At that moment, Leorio seized the opportunity and shouted loudly, "Aha, become my prey!" He leaped up, clasped his hands together, concentrated all his strength, and slammed heavily into the head of the powerful wild boar.
The mighty-nosed wild boar let out another piercing scream, clearly unable to withstand such a strong attack. In the end, it let out one last howl of agony and slowly collapsed to the ground.
Chi quickly used her special thread to control the wild boar, ensuring that it would not pose a threat by getting back up.
Actually, even without using this physical line, she could still control it, but she didn't want to attract too much attention, especially not to be noticed by Nen users like Hisoka. She turned her head to look at Gon and Leorio, a satisfied smile on her face, and said, "It looks like we succeeded."
Curarpikt retrieved his short sword and finally showed a hint of relief on his face, saying, "Indeed, we succeeded. But this is just the first step. We still need to cook this wild boar into a delicious dish."
Everyone silently glanced at the wild boar lying on the ground, then turned together and walked back towards the examination site.
After returning to the house, Gon began to tidy up the fire pit, while Leorio and Curarpikt were in charge of putting the wild boar on the grill. Chi took out a delicate knife, ready to start processing the wild boar's skin.
At this point, Killua also brought over two pigs and placed them on another grill. "It looks like we can easily pass the first half of the test," he said with a smile.
"Hey, Killua, that's our grill for roasting pigs. How can you just take it for granted and put your pigs on it!" Leorio said, pretending to go and fight Killua.
"Okay, okay, let's just use wooden frames again!" Gon blocked Leorio to adjust the atmosphere.
" Chi, what other seasonings do we need?" Curarpikt asked Chi.
"Salt, black pepper, and some herbs should be enough. These natural seasonings can best bring out the original flavor of the wild boar, but the most important thing is controlling the heat," Chi answered, carefully cutting off the wild boar's skin.
Curarpikt nodded, then lit the firewood under the grill. The firelight reflected on their faces, adding a touch of warmth to the already tense atmosphere.
The flames gradually stabilized, and the wild boar's snout slowly rotated on the grill, making a "sizzle" sound. A fragrance gradually permeated the air, making people's mouths water.
"It looks like everything is going smoothly." Chi felt satisfied as she picked up a long nail and gently poked the wild boar's snout to confirm that it was fully cooked.
"Okay, let's try eating first and see how it tastes," Curarpikt said as he took out several plates and some utensils.
Leorio and Gon used long hooks to take the wild boar off the grill and placed it on a large wooden plate.
" Chi, I have a pig that I killed. Let's share this pig with everyone. We've been running for so long, and we're all hungry," said Killua.
"Killua, you're so considerate," Chi replied, as she expertly cut the pig into several large pieces and placed them in everyone's plates.
"Everyone, give it a taste," Gon said as he picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth.
With one bite, the fullness of the meat juice and aroma instantly filled the entire mouth, and everyone couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"This is really delicious!" Leorio praised loudly.
Killua also tried a bite, then nodded, "It is indeed extremely delicious, this should get a high score."
"Our efforts have really paid off. Next, let's roast a whole pig and send it to the examiners for evaluation," Chi said with a smile.
In a short period of time, most candidates have already completed the task of roasting the pig.
A group of candidates, holding golden roasted pigs, walked steadily towards Buhara with confident expressions, saying, "Thank you for waiting."
Buhara Slowly picking up a perfectly roasted piece of pork, he savored it carefully.
After a few bites, he finally showed a satisfied smile and said, "This is good! Your skill in roasting pork is truly impressive, the taste is excellent!"
"Wow, delicious, and the texture is great too."
"This dish is also quite tasty, juicy but not greasy."
"It's really delicious, with layers of texture and flavor."
"This piece is also delicious, it's so good it's intoxicating."
Buhara wolfed down the 70th serving of luxurious pork dish presented by the contestant, then patted his bulging belly with satisfaction, saying, "Phew, I'm so full and satisfied, I can't eat another bite!"
Behind Buhara, a pile of pork bones had already stacked up into a small mountain, perfectly showcasing his astonishing appetite.
"The competition ends here!" Menchi raised the small hammer and struck the gong hard, symbolizing the end of the competition.
Gon looked at Buhara with a satisfied expression and said with emotion, "Those who can become hunters really have some skills."
"Yes, that's right, but I don't want to become like him," Killua said.
Chi also nodded and said, "Me too, that kind of appetite is just too amazing."
"Are you sure you find every roasted pig delicious? Doesn't that make the judging criteria meaningless?" The female examiner rubbed her temples, looking puzzled.
"Actually, it's not a bad idea. After all, we have already eliminated quite a few candidates. Besides, the true purpose of the exam is not to test their cooking skills," Buhara responded, with a seemingly relaxed expression but a tone that brooked no doubt.
"You are too easygoing. As a food critic, you should have some insistence on your own taste. But... since you put it that way, let's do it this way," the female examiner sighed, ultimately nodding her head.
The female examiner slowly raised the wooden hammer and struck the gong forcefully, announcing, "The review of the whole roasted pig dish is complete, and a total of seventy candidates have passed!"
Buhara slowly stood up, his figure appearing even more dignified in the blazing firelight.
The atmosphere of the entire venue instantly became heavy, as if everyone could feel an invisible pressure. "So, congratulations to all the candidates for passing this round of challenges. The next test will be presented by Menchi."
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