The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 113 The Kayla Crocodile That Was Eaten Up

After a hearty meal, Jiang Yan and his two companions rested for a while.

Toriko turned to look at Komatsu beside him and asked with a hint of doubt.

"Speaking of which, Komatsu, your cooking skills are so amazing, why did you insist on coming with me to such a dangerous place as the Baron Islands?"

Despite possessing exceptional culinary skills, Toriko still finds it hard to understand why he would choose to take such an adventure.

When Toriko asked him a question, Komatsu's eyes became exceptionally firm.

"My dream is to become a world-class chef."

"You can't make the best dishes if you don't know what the ingredients are like in their original form."

At this point, Komatsu recalled the first time he witnessed Toriko hunting.

"This is the lesson I learned when I first watched Mr. Toriko hunt."

"So even though it's dangerous here, I want to see a live Kayla crocodile with my own eyes—"

Jiang Yan silently munched on the Kayla crocodile meat in his hand, without saying a word, but he understood perfectly.

It was Komatsu's heartfelt words that deeply moved Toriko, which led Toriko to invite Komatsu to accompany him time and time again, until he formally invited Komatsu to become his chef partner.

And this moment marks the beginning of all the entanglements.

Toriko sat up straight, and his gaze toward Komatsu became more approving.

He clearly agreed with Komatsu's idea.

Then he said with a smile.

"Eating delicious food will fill your body with energy."

"Eating is never just about filling your stomach; it's about savoring the power of life."

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"I'm going to eat now" means accepting this gift.

Looking at Toriko, Komatsu's eyes shone even brighter.

Taking a deep breath, Komatsu asked very seriously.

"What is Mr. Toriko's dream?"

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Upon hearing Komatsu's question, Toriko paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.

"My dream? It's simple—to create my own life menu."

"A menu for life?"

Komatsu looked at Toriko with a puzzled expression.

The Life Menu is mainly popular in Gourmet Hunter, so Komatsu had never heard of it before.

Toriko noticed Komatsu's confusion and patiently explained.

"Starting with the appetizers, the course consists of eight courses in order: soup, fish, meat, main course, salad, dessert, and drinks. I want to find the best option."

"Although, even now, my life's menu is still completely blank —"

"This world is so big, and there are countless unknown ingredients and endless delicacies waiting for me to explore."

"To get to know all the delicious and diverse ingredients, and to create my own personal menu for life —"

As for whether his life's menu will take ten years, a hundred years, or even a lifetime to complete, Toriko doesn't care. For him, the process of pursuing delicious food is the most beautiful meaning of life.

Looking at Toriko, Jiang Yan unconsciously rubbed his knee with his fingertips, falling into a brief moment of contemplation.

Life Menu — Jiang Yan was naturally familiar with this term.

I just hadn't thought about it before.

But at this moment, Jiang Yan suddenly had the urge to find a life menu that belonged only to himself.

"Toriko's Life Menu —"

Xiaosong repeated the sentence softly, the doubt in his eyes gradually fading away, replaced by longing and anticipation.

At this moment, Komatsu suddenly looked forward to the day when he could see Toriko complete his life menu.

Amidst a turmoil of emotions, Komatsu looked at Toriko with a mixture of trepidation and utmost sincerity.

"Mr. Toriko, in the future—if there are any more opportunities like this to go hunting for food, may I...may I go with you again?"

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Toriko raised an eyebrow and looked at the night sky calmly as he spoke.

"Whatever you want, that's what makes life good."

Komatsu couldn't help but smile.

"Then all that's left are bad days! Right?"

At that moment, Toriko turned his head and looked at Komatsu, whose eyes were firm.

"That's right, Komatsu, let's keep grilling and eating them!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Xiaosong nodded emphatically.

"Yes, Mr. Toriko!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiaosong immediately threw himself into a new round of grilling meat.

Looking at the energetic Xiaosong, Jiang Yan couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

Because of Toriko's words, Komatsu has no idea what will happen next.

However, Jiang Yan still agreed with this.

"I'll help too."

As he spoke, Jiang Yan also began to help.

Soon the aroma of roasted meat filled the air again.

Toriko picked up a piece of Kayla Crocodile steak, took a bite, and immediately showed a satisfied expression.

"That's great, Komatsu!"

Jiang Yan also took a big bite of the grilled meat, his taste buds were enveloped in the ultimate deliciousness, and he couldn't help but echo her.

"This flavor is so addictive, you just can't stop eating it!"

Thanks to the powerful digestive abilities of his gourmet cells, Jiang Yan felt he could keep eating forever.

Seeing the satisfied looks on their faces, Xiaosong was immediately filled with motivation.

"Right? It's so delicious!"

"Hurry, hurry, keep baking! Don't stop!"

Toriko hadn't even swallowed the meat in his mouth before he started urging him on.

"Leave it to me!"

Komatsu confidently agreed, and his hands moved even faster.

During a break from grilling the meat, Xiaosong looked at Jiang Yan and asked curiously.

"By the way, what is Mr. Jiang Yan's dream?"

"My dream—"

A hint of confusion flashed in Jiang Yan's eyes, then he thought for a moment and answered.

"It's probably about eating all the delicious food in the world."

"Then you'd better keep it up!"

Toriko patted Jiang Yan on the shoulder, showing his approval of Jiang Yan's dream.

Time passed slowly, and the sky gradually turned a pale white. The faint light of dawn pierced through the branches and leaves of the forest and sprinkled on the open ground.

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Looking at the empty barbecue grill and the clean bones of the Kayla crocodile, Xiaosong froze on the spot, his eyes blank.

"Huh? What—how could this be—"

They actually devoured an entire Kayla crocodile in one night!

"Phew—I'm full!"

Toriko patted his belly, which was bulging like a small mountain, with satisfaction, then lay back on the grass without any regard for his image, looking completely content.

"Me too—I really can't eat anymore."

Jiang Yan, also sporting a round belly, lay sprawled to the side, his eyes filled with contentment.

In order to maintain energy consumption, I usually eat a lot, but I also restrain myself.

This time, Jiang Yan completely unleashed his appetite and realized that he could eat such an amazing amount of food.

However, despite all that, he still didn't eat as much as Toriko.

It can only be said that as the biggest eater among the Four Heavenly Kings of Gourmet Food, Toriko really can eat a lot.

Of course, Jiang Yan thought that Toriko's behavior was most likely related to the three gourmet demons inside him.

After all, with three gourmet demons around, the energy required is definitely greater.

"No way! Mr. Toriko, Mr. Jiang Yan, how could you eat them all?!"

Xiaosong snapped out of her daze, looking anxiously at Jiang Yan and Alu, her voice trembling with tears.

This was an important task assigned to him by his superiors, to be brought back as ingredients for a banquet. Now all that's left is a pile of bones. How is he going to go back and explain himself?

"I must finish all the food; that's my principle."

Toriko looked at Komatsu and spoke solemnly.

Then, Toriko put on a happy smile, rubbed his round belly, and sighed contentedly, "I'm so full. This Kaera Crocodile is so delicious that I can't stop eating it."

"That's right, we shouldn't waste food, that's a basic principle, and besides, Komatsu, you seemed to enjoy your meal!"

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Jiang Yan slowly sat up, calmly shrugged, and spoke with an air of self-righteousness.

Xiaosong was the main force behind the barbecue last night; he only lent a hand.

Xiaosong looked at Jiang Yan and Alu, feeling like crying but having no tears.

"No! You really can't eat it all!"

"Now, forget about becoming a top-notch chef—I'm afraid I'll be fired—"

Seeing Xiaosong's anxious expression, Jiang Yan comforted him in a relaxed tone.

"Don't worry, Xiaosong, it's not as serious as you think."

"When you go back, just say that Mr. Toriko ate all of Kayla's giant crocodiles, and your boss definitely won't make things difficult for you."

IGO specifically arranged for Komatsu to accompany Toriko on a mission, not for the sake of ingredients.

I never expected Toriko to bring back the complete ingredients.

So even if Komatsu goes back, he won't be fired.

Hearing Jiang Yan's words, Aru shrugged indifferently.

"Telling the truth is fine too."

If IGO actively sought him out to capture the Kayla Crocodile, they should have been prepared for him to eat them on the spot; this was entirely expected.

Toriko smacked his lips, savoring the lingering aroma of the giant crocodile meat in his mouth, and casually remarked.

"Speaking of which, the Kayla Crocodile tastes pretty good, but unfortunately—it's still a little bit short of being on my life's menu."

Upon hearing this, Xiaosong looked up at the sky speechlessly, completely deflated.

But even the giant crocodile Kayla isn't qualified to be on Toriko's life menu?

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