HxH : Pokemon Master-Chapter 62: Only One Passed?

Just smelling the aroma without being able to taste it was pure torture, worse than death itself. So Buhara approached Akira, racking his brain for compliments, hoping Akira would let him have a bite.

"Alright, Buhara, stop it. There's definitely a portion for you." Akira began portioning the roasted boar, smiling at Buhara, who was still struggling to come up with more praise.

His drooling mouth alone betrayed his desire to eat.

"Hahaha, thank you so much, Akira!" Buhara patted his round belly, thanking him with a hint of embarrassment.

Just then, the examinees who had discovered the Great Stamp weakness returned to the arena with their spoils. As soon as they entered, an incredibly rich aroma hit their noses.

Following the scent, their eyes landed on the roasted boar in Akira hands! The wrestler, Todo, who had been complaining earlier, couldn't help but swallow his saliva repeatedly, his gaze involuntarily drifting toward Akira.

It seemed he had resigned himself to at least feasting his eyes, even if he couldn't taste it. The strangest part was that almost everyone else was doing the same, creating an eerily synchronized scene.

Akira and the others prepared to enjoy their meal, while the rest of the examinees, ignoring their own dishes, fixed their eyes on Akira.

It was as if they had been controlled by a Manipulation-type Nen ability. Akira and his companions paid no attention, fully focused on savoring the hard-earned delicacy.

The Great Stamp that Gardevoir had brought back was larger than average. Even after setting aside a portion for Buhara, there was still plenty to satisfy both Menchi and Akira.

With both hands holding the large plate that Menchi had specifically materialized for him, the ravenous Buhara could no longer control his appetite.

The wafts of meat aroma were like mischievous little sprites, teasing the tip of his nose.

Buhara suddenly lifted the plate, opened his mouth—far larger than an average person—and let every inch of meat on the plate fall into his mouth, beginning to chew voraciously.

Just a few moments after he started, Buhara eyes, usually hidden beneath layers of fat, widened in disbelief.

His body began to tremble uncontrollably—not out of fear, but because it was just so delicious!

Beneath the golden, crispy skin was the most tender pork. With just a gentle bite, a burst of scalding, rich meat juices exploded in his mouth. Especially with the addition of Kila Red Volcanic Salt, the pork tasted even more fragrant.

Each bite felt like being immersed in the hot springs of Kila Volcano, with warm currents surging through his body, bringing unparalleled comfort!

The flavor of Kila Red Volcanic Salt is unique, particularly well-suited for pairing with pork or various grilled meats. It could be said that it successfully elevated the deliciousness of this whole roasted pig to countless levels!

As a gourmet hunter for so long, Buhara had rarely tasted food of this caliber. Every chew brought him an ultimate experience. Buhara could feel every part of his body cheering for this feast!

"Delicious!!!"

Stimulated by the extreme deliciousness, Buhara let out an earth-shaking exclamation, so loud that it even startled Sats, who was secretly observing from afar. Not to mention the candidates who were closer—Buhara shout snapped them back to reality.

They were still in the middle of the Hunter Exam!

They had to hurry up and complete the "cooking" task.

To them, the rich aroma was all due to the Great Stamp. They thought that as long as they roasted it themselves, they could achieve the same effect as Akira.

In fact, many of them even harbored the idea of eating their fill first after roasting it...

Akira whole roasted pig had successfully stirred up a wave of cravings among the crowd.

Menchi and Akira reactions weren't as exaggerated as Buhara, but they were equally amazed by the fusion of Kila Red Volcanic Salt and the Great Stamp. The combination of the two achieved a result where one plus one was greater than two.

As they savored the pork in their mouths, both of them couldn't help but show expressions of bliss. Under the influence of the volcanic salt, their cheeks even turned slightly red.

It was as if a switch had been flipped, their bodies suddenly coming alive, a tingling sensation spreading throughout. The flow of Nen energy on their bodies also accelerated subtly.

It felt as if they were in a volcanic region, with an erupting volcano right before them.

As piece after piece of pork was stuffed into their mouths, it wasn't until their forks hit the empty plate that they realized they had unknowingly devoured the entire roasted pig.

As for Buhara, who was like a small mountain on the other side, he had already swallowed his portion in one gulp at the very beginning. He had been standing there in a daze, seemingly savoring the aftertaste.

"I solemnly declare, you pass!" Menchi picked up the circle-marked plate and said with a playful expression.

"Full marks!" Buhara also picked up the plate symbolizing a pass. In his eyes, this plate was utterly insufficient to express the deliciousness of Akira dish.

There should probably be a "Perfect Score" sign to make it more reasonable!

....

Time passed bit by bit, and gradually, some candidates completed their works.

However, the results were far from satisfactory...

Leorio looked at his roasted whole pig, which was as black as charcoal and his face turned just as dark...

"How did this happen?! How did it get burnt like this while roasting?!" Leorio clutched his head, wailing in despair.

He had been constantly thinking about finishing the roasted pig as quickly as possible so he could pass before the examiner got full. But Leorio, who had no prior experience in this, became overly anxious and forcefully increased the flame intensity, roasting the wild boar at high heat the entire time.

The result, needless to say, was that the outside turned into charcoal...

What Leorio could take solace in was that there were quite a few others in the same predicament as him.

Most of the time, the outer skin was charred to a crisp, while the meat inside remained half-cooked, with faint traces of blood still dripping.

For a moment, many examinees looked as if they had lost their parents, their faces as gloomy as their burnt whole roasted pigs.

In their eyes, the hope of passing the exam was extremely slim!

With Akira masterpiece setting the standard, everyone had expected that the roasted Great Stamp would be fragrant and leave an endless aftertaste. But when their half-cooked creations were compared to his finished product, they looked like utter garbage...

Akira probably never expected that his casual act would set the benchmark for the other examinees.

To make an ordinary Great Stamp roast achieve the same effect as one seasoned with Kila Red Volcanic Salt?

They might as well wash up and go to bed—maybe they'd dream about it.

However, not all examinees made mistakes.

A few still managed to produce decent roasted whole pigs.

Kurapika rested his chin on his right hand, his brows furrowed as he stared at the roasted pig in front of him. Unlike Leorio, who wore a bitter expression, Kurapika had followed the steps meticulously, and the cooking was fairly decent.

Although there were still some issues, at least it looked like something edible.

What puzzled Kurapika was that his roasted Great Stamp didn't have the same extraordinary aroma as Akira. There was only the faint, ordinary smell of roasted pork wafting from it.

Kurapika gaze drifted unconsciously toward Akira direction, where some pig bones lay on the table. From the distinctive nasal bone, it was clear that it was indeed a Great Stamp.

So... Did Akira add some special seasoning?

Kurapika speculation was close to the truth.

Among the examinees, he was one of the smartest, successfully noticing something was off.

After a torturous internal struggle, a brave soul finally emerged, resolutely carrying his "artistic" roasted pig to the stage.

"Disqualified!"

Menchi forehead was covered in dark lines, her eyebrows twisted as she firmly raised the "X" sign. Just one glance was enough for her to deem it unqualified.

"If you didn't said it was a roasted pig, I would've thought it was a lump of coal shaped like a pig!" Menchi didn't hold back in her criticism of the "brave soul," leaving him utterly ashamed as he quickly carried his roasted pig away.

Seeing this, Buhara also breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the examinee had taken it away himself, he didn't have to force himself to taste it. After savoring Akira divine creation, Buhara found it hard to stomach these subpar attempts. This was also an effect of Akirs influence.

Previously, Buhara would have eaten even the worst attempts.

Although they wouldn't pass Menchi standards, having one of the two examiners pass them would at least save some face for the examinees. But now, after tasting Akira roasted pig, neither Menchi nor the usually "indiscriminate" Buhara were willing to try these inferior products.

Standing on a branch, looking like a peeping tom at first glance, Satotz muttered to himself that things weren't going well.

Although the situation was a bit complicated, it was still developing in the direction he had anticipated. Through the lens of his telescope, one examinee after another was sternly rejected by Menchi, all uniformly disqualified!

Buhara also realized something was amiss, so for examinees like Kurapika whose roasted pigs looked passable, he would taste them and give a "qualified" evaluation.

Of course, this was far from the "perfect score" he had given to Akira.

The problem was that his approval alone wasn't enough. The rules required both him and Menchi to be satisfied for a candidate to pass!

Akira stood quietly at his table, arms crossed, observing the reactions of everyone in the room.

As the last candidate was marked "unqualified" by Menchi, the room fell into a deathly silence. It was like the calm before a storm.

Everyone was holding back their anger, like a powder keg ready to explode at the slightest spark.

Some had even clenched their fists, ready to take action.

The situation was on the verge of spiraling out of control!

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