Hunter x Hunter – To Adventure - Chapter 16 The Great Stamp

Yuuki was annoyed. She hadn’t managed to get a drawing of the creature. Well, whatever just seeing it was enough. Yuuki couldn’t wait until she could pass the exam and go searching for things like that everyday.

She looked at the plants carrying her. Maybe she wouldn’t be so weak then either. Should she have just tried to learn nen? No Yuuki, she thought, learning something like nen shouldn’t be done haphazardly.

The plants suddenly stopped and dropped her to the ground before becoming stationary again. Before Yuuki could wonder why they had stopped, she heard footsteps and Gon and Kurapika came running from her left.

“Oh hey Yuuki!” Gon yelled as he passed her.

Yuuki chucked what she was holding back in her bag and began to run alongside them.

“You find what you were looking for?” Gon asked.

Yuuki wondered. “Kind of I guess?” She said, unsure.

“You going to tell me what it was?” He asked.

“You bet I won’t, ” she said.

They barely arrived at the exit it time. Gon began to run up to Leorio who’s face was now swollen. Yuuki didn’t want to interrupt their bonding over nearly being killed by a monstrous clown, so she ran up to talk to Killua.

“Hey Killua!” Yuuki said.

“You guys are late. Gon just ran off kind of scared me, did you help him back?” He asked.

“Being late is fashionable don’t you know and nope, I didn’t he probably smelled his way back.” She said.

“Smelled?” Killua questioned.

“Yup he has a weirdly good nose,” Yuuki said.

“Wait so who did he smell? Was it me? Do I smell funny?” Killua asked.

“I doubt it unless puberty decided to hit early and your sweat glands felt like working overtime,” Yuuki said.

“Wait so you smell like something weird?” Killua asked.

Yuuki glared at him. “You’re thinking way too much into it, go ask him yourself.”

Yuuki and Killua then walked off towards Gon.

“Where did you wander off to then?” Killua asked.

“I was just going to help Kurapika and Leorio.” Gon said.

“You’re lucky you have a good nose or there was no way you could have passed this phase you idiot,” Killua said. “At least Yuuki had a plan before running off, that reminds me, where did you run off to Yuuki?”

“Not telling,” Yuuki said, sticking her tongue out.

“Honestly both of you are hopeless…” Killua said.

Soon a loud voice came out of the door in the wall they were all gathered around, “The next phase will begin at noon!”

As the clocked ticked forwards tension grew between the participants. As the clock strikes noon, the large doors began to open and two figures were revealed. A slim woman and a giant, large man.

“Are you hungry Buhara?” The woman asked.

“I’m starving Menchi!” Buhara replied.

“Its decided then, the second phase will be cooking!” Menchi announced, “What do you feel like Buhara?”

“Roast pork!” He said. “I don’t care what kind of pork it is as long as you catch it in these woods.”

“Very well then, ” Menchi said, “Let the second phase begin!”

The participants all ran into the forest. Soon they had discovered a giant herd of pigs. These pigs were enormous, around the size of a bear with giant snouts covering their faces.

“Wow, they’re a lot bigger than I thought!” Yuuki exclaimed.

“Do you know what species they are?” Kurapika asked.

Yuuki nodded, “The most ferocious species of pig in the world – the Great Stamp.” She said, “They’re known for their powerful snout and aggressive personality and their teeth can crush bones.”

“Really?” Leorio asked nervously.

The pigs noticed them and turned. Then began to charge.

“Run!” Yuuki yelled, before turning and running away as fast as she could.

“Yuuki!” Kurapika yelled, running alongside them, “Do they have a weakness?”

Yuuki looked around at the other participants who turned to look at her when Kurapika said this and sighed. She nodded. “Gon can I borrow your fishing pole?” She asked.

“Sure!” Gon said, handing her the pole.

Yuuki climbed up a nearby tree waiting for the pigs to move under her, she then jumped and bashed the pig as hard as she could on the forehead. It collapsed on the floor. Yuuki chucked the fishing pole back to Gon. I wish I had a weapon, she thought, Mito wouldn’t let me get one but I could’ve bought one in Zaban. She grabbed the pig and began to drag it back to the test site.

Everyone stood and began to roast their pigs. This world must follow the plot of the manga, Yuuki thought, Menchi isn’t judging the pork part. She would request sushi then. Yuuki sighed. She wasn’t really much of a chef. She was more of a cup ramen kind of girl.

Soon Buhara was full of pork. He ate over 70 full pigs. He had, of course, passed everyone that had fed him. Menchi rang the gong.

“You’re too nice Buhara, ” she said, “Us gourmet hunters should value taste. For the roast pork test, 70 pass.”

“I’m warning you, my test won’t be as easy, ” she said smiling slyly, “Test two, my order is… sushi!”