Hunter x Hunter: Card Master, the Strongest in the World

However, there are still many areas for improvement.

The delicacies he finds are usually of low quality, and he can't cook high-quality ingredients, such as the disaster Sluk, so it's difficult for him to get high-quality delicacies even when he submits them to Toriko.

Even his trade with Toriko was almost unequal. Toriko would always give him food that was above the level of the traded items. Otherwise, he would never be able to eat delicacies like the Gala Crocodile or Rainbow Juice.

The problem of ingredients is difficult to solve, but it can be addressed gradually. The immediate issue he can resolve is finding a skilled chef.

Someone like Soma Yukihira can make delicious food with ordinary ingredients. He can not only eat it himself, but also give it to Toriko. Presumably, the food obtained through trade would be even better.

Unfortunately, good chefs are hard to find, so we can only hope that winning the championship and going to the Gourmet Paradise will solve the problem.

You can either get a chef-type card character in the Gourmet Paradise, or recruit a Gourmet Hunter there.

After regaining his senses, Lynn hesitated for a moment before deciding not to eat it himself, but to give it to Toriko, as this would yield greater benefits.

【Successful transaction】

Satisfaction rating: B+

[Client's review: A unique rice bowl dish, tastes great, the chef's skill level is excellent, using simple ingredients to create a dish that exceeds expectations. I look forward to eating even more delicious food in the future. This onion is for you.]

[Reward: Dionysus Onion (B+)]

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【Name: Dionysus Onion】

[Grade: B+]

[Type: Item Card]

[Background: Gourmet Devil]

[Description: This is a level 15 onion, bursting with a concentrated, rich aroma of alcohol. It has its own flavoring properties and can be eaten directly as a salad to accompany drinks. Consuming it can enhance physical fitness.]

Lynn picked up the Dionysus Onion, and his nose reacted before his eyes.

An amazing aroma wafts up, not the pungent, tear-inducing smell of a regular onion after it's been cut, but a mellow, aged brandy-like fragrance.

Dionysus onion, it's said that just eating a small slice can make you feel like you've drunk countless bottles of alcohol... I hope it doesn't make him drunk.

Each slice of Dionysus onion has an amber-colored, translucent texture, like a crystal formed from solidified liquor, with slightly curled edges that refract a pale golden luster under the light.

"It smells so good." The door opened, and Chopper walked out with a dazed look in his eyes. His little nose twitched, and just smelling the aroma of alcohol in the air was enough to make one feel slightly tipsy.

Soon, Chopper, Yuki-onna, and Gastly approached him, all curious about the magical onion.

After thinking for a moment, Lynn gently picked up a slice of onion, as if grasping a thin piece of ice, yet with the unique suppleness of a plant.

The faint aroma of wine intensified the moment it touched my finger, as if the thin cell wall had ruptured, finally releasing the long-sealed wine. Then, the onion was placed in a large glass of water to dilute the concentration.

He has important business to attend to today; he shouldn't let "drinking" ruin it.

In just a moment, about a liter of drinking water turned into a mellow old wine. Not only did the color change, but the smell also became intoxicating. You could not tell that it was clear water just a second ago.

Lynn poured a glass for everyone, then picked up a small glass, took a small sip, and the crystal-clear liquor rushed into his mouth, the strong flavor bursting forth.

It felt like someone had spilled a whole barrel of aged wine in his mouth.

A warm current surged up from deep in his throat, like taking a big gulp of fine brandy. A line of fire slowly flowed down his esophagus to his stomach, and streams of warmth flowed to his limbs and bones. His spiritual energy began to fluctuate gradually.

"It's so spicy." Chopper's cheeks turned red, and he subconsciously fanned himself, but he couldn't help but take a second bite.

Before long, the four of them had finished the entire liter of wine... As for Hyakume-ki, he had no room for improvement and was just a temporary henchman.

The effects were quite noticeable after drinking it. Lynn took a deep breath to calm herself down and felt that her spiritual energy was more active on her body.

This is only a quarter of the amount of one onion.

He figured that once he finished eating this onion, the rating on the panel would be changed to B+, and Chopper would be about the same.

Because Dionysus Onion is too powerful, he dares not drink too much. That's all for today. He still has to go to the Food Tower for one last competition.

After accumulating points for half a month, he is currently ranked second in the Food Tower rankings, and today is the day he will challenge for first place.

If he wins, he will not only gain 50 points, but his opponent will also lose 100 points, which means he will be guaranteed to be the champion.

This battle will be the decisive one to determine the champion of this carnival.

After a short while, Lynn set off, leading Hyakume, Chopper, and the others to the Food Tower.

The 50th floor of the food tower.

The venue was roughly circular, with the ring at the very center and the audience seating around it. The venue was packed with people, and the atmosphere was noisy.

Among them is a petite and adorable little girl.

The little girl was wearing a princess dress, had golden hair, and wore two little pigtails.

She was also wearing a wine-red cloak, the same color as her exquisite eyes.

But who would have thought that beneath this adorable little girl's appearance lies the true face of a tall, muscular woman!

She looks extremely young, but in fact she is a middle-aged woman in her fifties.

It is none other than Bisge, a master of the Heart Source School and a veteran Nen user in the Hunter Association!

She happened to be in Jerram for some business, so she took the opportunity to watch the food tower finals.

Chapter Sixty-Three: The Lord of the Sky Arena! A fierce battle!

She was going to a gourmet paradise, and a few days later a special ship would come to the port outside Jerram to take her there.

As a veteran hunter, this wasn't her first time visiting Gourmet Paradise, so she didn't need an invitation.

The Jeram Food Tower competition is coming to an end, and today is the deadline and the final. Since she had nothing better to do, she strolled over to be a spectator.

Bisji rested her chin on her hands, a thoughtful look on her youthful face... I wonder what the contestants look like?

She loves beautiful things, not just gemstones, but also people; she would definitely prefer to see handsome men to ugly men.

Time flies, and there are only three minutes left before the start of the match.

The huge audience seats were packed with people from every angle.

There were not only many people, but also countless flashing light sticks and fan support signs. Lynn's name only accounted for a small portion of them, while the majority belonged to another person—Zach.

Zach is so famous because he is one of the hosts of Sky Arena, which brings him a built-in fan base.

The Sky Arena host's participation in the Food Tower Carnival is undoubtedly a case of "dimensional reduction attack," like a high school student doing elementary school problems. Therefore, he is rightfully the one with the highest score.

He also has considerable confidence that he can win this game.

Under the spotlight, the host with an afro hairstyle walked onto the stage.

"Ladies and gentlemen!"

"Welcome to the Food Tower Carnival competition!"

"Today is the last day of the carnival. The two teams ranked first and second will compete in the final!"

"First, let's welcome the number one ranked player—the master of the 232nd floor of the Sky Arena, nicknamed 'Swordsman' [Zack]!"

Amid cheers, Zach emerged from the passageway, sporting a neat short haircut, a weathered face, and wearing a loose white robe.

He also had a long sword at his waist, dressed like a ronin swordsman, somewhat resembling Nobunaga of the Phantom Troupe.

"So ugly..." Bisge blinked, thinking to herself.

"Next up is the second-ranked player, a dark horse who rose to prominence in just half a month—Lynn!"

After speaking, Lynn, dressed casually and with handsome features, walked out from another passage, calm and composed, showing no sign of fear.

“This one is not bad.” Bisge nodded quietly, quite satisfied with Lynn’s appearance.

Regardless of ability, she at least won in terms of appearance... You know, Bisji is very strict in judging beauty.

On the arena, the two stood on opposite sides, gazing at each other from afar.

Seeing this, Zach stroked his mustache, his expression calm.

In his opinion, Lynn's ability at his age was quite good, it was just a pity that he chose the wrong opponent.

He's a veteran who's been immersed in the art of [mind] for a full twenty years, and he's also the leader of the Sky Arena... Even if he's just a leader of a lower floor, he's still a leader, a powerful figure in the world. The young man opposite him should go back and train for a few more years.

That's what he thinks.

Come to think of it, it's just a carnival event. As the master of the Sky Arena, he naturally has no rivals.

A moment later, the referee waved his flag and announced in a booming voice, "The match begins!"

Almost instantly, Zach dashed out.

The spot where they had just stopped was already covered with spiderweb-like cracks, which showed that a lot of force had been used in that kick.

As he charged forward, Zack held the scabbard with his left hand and the hilt with his right. His eyes narrowed, and he drew his katana with lightning speed, a flash of cold light passing through the air!

This is one of the most basic moves for a swordsman—the draw slash!

Although it is a basic move, the effect of using it varies greatly depending on the skill level of the user.

He had used this move to defeat countless people, and this time was no exception!

Hurry! We have to be quick!

Only by defeating the enemy in the first round can his strength be demonstrated and his reputation made even greater!

Despite missing the first opportunity, Lynn remained calm, staring at Zack and the samurai sword in his hand as they rapidly closed the distance, before moving two steps to the left in advance.

Swish!

As he drew his sword and slashed at empty air, Zack glanced sideways at Lynn on his right, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes... Had he been predicted?

He could see it clearly; Lynn reacted very quickly, as if he knew in advance how Lynn would attack, and dodged precisely.

And this is the advantage of Observation Haki.

At the same time, taking advantage of the moment when he missed, Lynn clenched his fist, which contained a considerable amount of energy, and then blasted it towards Zack!

[Iron block shattered!]

In a moment of haste, Zack held his katana horizontally to his side, imbuing it with Nen to block the oncoming attack.

boom!

The recoil force traveled from the blade to the tiger's mouth, and Zack's expression turned serious. He realized that he had underestimated Lynn. His reaction speed, Nen capacity, and even his use of advanced application techniques were all quite good... He was also a master of the Lord level!

Don't be overconfident!

In an instant, the world before Zach's eyes seemed to become clearer. Even the slightest changes in the things nearby were visible to him, making it easier for him to discover the other party's plans earlier and then respond accordingly.

This is his enhanced Nen ability, the "Three Awakenings of Humanity"!

He can enhance his vision, hearing, and smell separately, with the former two being used more frequently, helping him to make faster and more accurate reactions in battle.

However, he can only choose one of the enhancements at a time.

During the recent exchange, Lynn roughly assessed that Zack's strength was around B-level, meaning he was at the same level as him.

However, he has more methods and strengths. Even with just his ability cards, he can unleash combat power beyond his level. Therefore, Zack is not much of a threat. This is a good opportunity for him to train!

In an instant, their eyes met, and then a fierce and rapid exchange of blows began, with both sides attacking at an extremely fast pace.

To the average person, their movements are mostly blurry, with only occasional glimpses of fists colliding with samurai swords.

Every clash is a collision of energy and skill!

Visibly, the air currents surged at the point of impact, creating a circular cloud of dust that spread outwards from the ground.

The intense scene drew gasps of amazement from the crowd.

The commentator is continuously explaining the situation on the field to the audience.

This is already considered good; it looks like a battle between two Enhancement-type Nen users, which is the easiest match to commentate on.

Explaining Nen combat to viewers who don't understand Nen has always been a challenge for fighting arenas like the Heaven's Arena.

Take the Sky Arena as an example. Starting from the 200th floor, all the contestants are Nen users.

Those experts in the eyes of ordinary people are actually Nen users.

Viewers who don't understand "Nen" will naturally find every move in the battle strange and incomprehensible.