Here's another chapter enjoy!
Chapter 20
" it's in sight Toriko-Sama, Aiko-sama " the pilot said
" hew! So we're finally here!" Toriko said " Even though we had to avoid that giant birds habitat on the way in and a total of six refueling "
" it took three days going on Mach 3...I know it was far but I didn't think it was that far" Aiko said as she held onto Terry
"Compared to the plane running out of fuel, you running out of food was a little more frequent...Toriko-sama " the pilot said
"Sheddep" Toriko muttered
As Aiko couldn't help but giggle knowing that it was true. As Toriko petted Terry on the head as aiko hugged Terry.
" Terry look were almost there" Toriko said " to the BBcorn"
"It's a corn that initials Blue Blood symbolizing nobility " Aiko said
" so I think it fit your palette " Toriko said
" I can't wait until we land Toriko-san I miss feeling the ground" Aiko said
As the plane had some turbulence as Aiko held onto Toriko as he blushed
" Sorry Toriko-San I'm not good at being this high up" as she kept a grip on Toriko " if you feel uncomfortable that I'm holding on to you il just..." As Toriko put his arm around Aiko
" it's fine, I guess that's why you held onto Terry on the long flight here your afraid of heights?" Toriko asked
" a little but I feel safe now " Aiko said as Toriko couldn't help but smile as he held onto Aiko.
Meanwhile with komatsu and Tina
As the helicopter was going at a great speed.
" toriko-San and Aiko-San should be arriving at the Wul continent around now" johannes said as he piloted the copter " we need to hurry komatsu-kun "
" I-i can't take all these G-forces" Tina said " can't do something about it?"
" someone from gourmet T.v. Who decided to come with us on their own" he said "you do have permission to collect data here right?"
"A historical scoop is at stake, so my superiors gave me permission immediately " Tina said looking a bit sick.
" not permission from them. From the IGO..." He said
" for that there's freedom of the press!" Tina said
" you're saying your riding in my helicopter without the permission of the IGO?!" He said
" permission...permission" Tina muttered
' as soon as possible, I have to get the wulstar sauce fruit and make a sauce for the Bubbly tuna that'll impress president Dohem!' Komatsu though
Meanwhile with Coco
'The one who is managing the dish that will influence the success of Gourmet summit...is the head of the gourmet hotel "'the reporter said as Coco watched the news.
" you're hard at work, aren't you Komatsu-kun?" Coco muttered
"Ah please wait a moment. This is an exclusive scoop! Exclusive scoop! We just received word that the head chef has taken a trip...seeking an ingredient "
" Komatsu-kun. So you ignored my advice and left anyway?" Coco muttered
" when will I get to have my fortune told?" A man wearing a black suit said as a long line of people were waiting " I've been lined up here for four days already!"
" we're a big company. We'll pay to make up for it" another man said tossing the business card on Coco's table " we are from the 'public company Gourdarake' "
" anyhow we would like you to predict for us what the next profitable ingredient to handle will be" he said
" No matter who you are, the order doesn't change if you have a problem with that, you're free to leave." Coco said smoothly as he gave the card back.
" where the head chef is headed is the danger zone, Wu jungle " as Coco's eyes widen ' Wu jungle?! So reckless...' " he is traveling with a female companion "
' Aiko! That place is too dangerous for her to go!' Coco though
Meanwhile with sani
" with good aerodynamic efficiency, a main rotor for lift power, and this beautiful color " sani said staring at the plane that had the same color pattern as him. " No matter how I think about it, it seems all too appropriate for me to ride. my private plane"
" I have to hurry to the Country of healing to repair my damaged cuticles" sani said ' then later il surprise Aki I know she'll be h'ppy to see me' he though
" Big trouble! " Rin shouted
" what is it, Rin? don't bother me" sani said
" But I heard Komatsu went to Wu jungle!" Rin said
" Wu jungle? You mean the danger zone?!" Sani said
" Big brother, I can't stand here and do nothing!" Rin said
" Rin. That heart of yours, thinking of matsu...its beaut'ful" sani said
" and they said Komatsu is with Johannes and they're chasing after Toriko and Aiko " Rin said " I wanted to go too!"
" Wait Aki is there at Wu jungle?!" Sani exclaimed " that place is too dangerous for her to go alone!"
" she's alone with Toriko! I wanted to go!" Rin said
" the Wul continent,huh?" Sani said ' total area 1.02 billion square kilometers, the continent boasting the 3rd largest area in human world. Located in the northern part of the continent is Wu jungle. Nicknamed hell plant. As the nether world of plants. It's a dangerous forest. Matsu is going to Wu jungle?' He though ' what if I appeared right in the nick of time...'
" brilliantly saving Matsu from danger?" Sani said " beaut'ful!" As he tighten his fist.
Meanwhile with Toriko and Aiko
As the helicopter landed as Aiko, Toriko and Terry got out.
" Wu jungle is 80 kilometers northwest of here!" The pilot said " Due to danger I cannot get any closer than this!"
"This far is plenty! Thanks!" Toriko said
" thank you!" Aiko said
"I wish you two food luck!" The pilot said as he left
" ohh it's so good to be on the ground again!" Aiko said as she turn to Toriko " Toriko-San sorry I was clutching on you so much on the way here"
" it's okay Aiko the important thing is we're here and you're feeling okay" Toriko said " let's go Terry!"
As they turn to see Terry marking her territory.
" that's some fast marking!" Toriko said " we won't have to worry about losing our way in a place with such a nice view"
" yeah it's a pretty view" Aiko said as she looked down " Toriko-San look! Peaceful flower!"
Peaceful flower( plant) capture level- below 1
" that's the flower that grows on the most peaceful place on earth, peace island" Toriko said
" but they're growing in a place like this?" Aiko said
" when wild beast with the intent to kill get close to it,according to their strength, more of the petals will wilt. " Toriko said
" they're pretty useful flowers let's pick a few" Aiko said as Toriko nod as they put they're hands together as they picked a few flowers. As Toriko put them in his belt. As Aiko put them in her front pocket of her sleeveless shirt.
As they started to walk under a hot weather.
" it's kinda hot isn't it Toriko-San?" Aiko said putting her hair in a ponytail by the heat.
" yeah, is it still that much father to the jungle?" Toriko ask
"Ohh Toriko-San look up there!" Aiko said as they stopped looking at the palm tree.
" oh this is...that tree with fruit like bars red paper lantern the sakabaloon tree, ain't it?" Toriko said
" let's take a little break Toriko-San, Terry?" Aiko said
As Terry at full speed knocked two sakabaloon fruit as Toriko and Aiko caught them.
" KNIFE " Toriko said as the sliced the top of the fruit off as he did the same for Aiko as he started to drink his as Aiko took a few sips " this has an alcohol content just as high as the rumors say but it's just the right level for me how about you Aiko?" As he looked at her picking up something
" Toriko-San here! Have some!" Aiko said holding the plant
" Jackpot! String cheese plants!" Toriko said " they're great for a snack nice one Aiko!"
As they munched on the string cheese.
" Terry, don't you want some, too?" Toriko ask
" have some Terry" Aiko said
As Terry looked at them as she walked off a bit as Toriko took another sip of his drink.
" I can't drink anymore " Aiko said " I'm almost at my limit to drink this I can't handle alcohol so well" as she held the fruit to Toriko. " you want the rest Toriko-San?"
" can't waste this right?" Toriko said as he took the drink and drank he stopped as he realized something. ' did she just gave me an indirect kiss?!' He though as he slightly blushed
" So that's Wu jungle?" Aiko ask
" looks like it...the BBcorn I've never eaten it either, I wonder what on earth it taste like" Toriko said
" I wonder too Toriko-San I just hope Terry will like it" Aiko said
' she cares too much about others...Aiko...' He though as they heard Terry barking
" what's wrong Terry?" Toriko ask
" what's that?!" Aiko ask as they looked at Terry barking of what looked like a giant peach
" a peach?!" Toriko exclaimed" I didnt know there were peaches that grew like that!"
"Can you eat that Terry?" Aiko ask as they noticed that half a petal in toriko's belt wilted.
" Terry, get away from there!" They shouted
As the ground where Terry was shook revealing a flying peach squirrel trying to capture Terry. Terry was to quick so she dodge it.
Flying peach squirrel (momonga) ( mammal beast) capture level 6
" it lures in its prey with the smell of its peach" Aiko said " in the peaceful flower if it was a full petal it's capture level would've been ten but since only half of it wilted it's a capture level of five "
" it's nothing too tough" Toriko said " Don't fight it Terry, let's hurry on foward"
As the giant squirrel went back to its hiding place.
As night fell as Toriko poured some of the same onto the wood as Aiko used her reiki ability to make fire as they smiled as Terry brought some wood.
" thanks " Toriko said
" you brought some firewood thanks Terry" Aiko said as Terry barked
"Thank you" Toriko said ' terry cloth. She's a battlewolf with the blood of an ancient king running through her veins, but Terry has a bit of an overly gentle side too. Maybe she's trying to be considerate towards me. On this trip, I'd like her to assert herself more,though...' As he took a sip of his sake.
" hey Aiko? Aiko?" Toriko said as he looked towards Aiko as she was already asleep on his shoulder as he blushed ' she fell asleep...she looks so peaceful asleep...' As he gently picked her up bridal style as he placed her on the ground with a few blankets covering her as he gently smooth away a few loose stands of her hair.
' Aiko...you have no idea how much I love you...I just don't know how to tell you yet...I just hope you feel the same...' Toriko though as he looked at the sleeping female next to him as he smiled taking another long drink of sake.
As morning the small ground got up and traveled deeper.
" okay! We're here! Wu jungle!"Toriko said
" Finally! Wow it's kinda dark isn't it?" Aiko said
" Terry, before we go in let me say one thing" Toriko said " right now we're comrades traveling together but we won't be helping each other in the wild, you think foremost about your own life if we screw up trying to help each other, we'll just end up putting our lives in further danger. protect your own life yourself you mustn't be concerned over me or Aiko just move toward by your own will"
" that's a promise. Okay Terry?" Aiko said as Terry barked
Meanwhile with Komatsu and Tina
" that's Wu jungle!"Tina said
" that's...!" Komatsu said looking out the glass window " Toriko-San?! Ai-Chan?! Toriko-San! Ai-chan! Toriko-San!"
" Wait! wait for us, Toriko! Aiko-chan!" Tina said pressing against the glass squeezing Komatsu. " land! Make an emergency landing!"
" landing too close to the jungle is dangerous because of the monsters, but I guess it's unavoidable " Johannes said
As they landed.
" having lost sight of Toriko-San and Aiko-San, it's too dangerous for us to enter Wu jungle alone. It would be a good plan to wait here for their return." He said
" But the scoop..." Tina said as she looked at the ground " what a pretty flower! It's a peaceful flower! If we have this, we'll be able to go inside whilst protecting ourselves from danger"
" Really?!" Komatsu said " then hang on..." As he picked a few flowers.
" Komatsu-kun, I really do think...waiting here for Toriko-San and Aiko-San would be the best course of action." Johannes said
" but the expiration date of the Bubbly tuna is 3 days from now" Komatsu said " the flight home will take two days so we can only stay here a day"
As they heard rustling sounds from a few bushes
" something's there..." Komatsu said
As a few more rustling as it was Zonge and his subordinates running away.
" Zombie-San?"Komatsu said
" it's not Zombie, it's Zonge-Sama!" He said
" Z-Zonge-sama, on your head!"
"Yuck what is it?! It's all sticky!" Zonge said" what is this thing! Go back to the jungle!" He grabbed the green slimy goo throwing it back at the jungle
" good job making it out of there alive" Komatsu said
Meanwhile with Toriko,Aiko and Terry
As they walked deeper into the jungle
" Hell plant really is the netherworld of plants" Toriko said
" a forest ruled by plants sure is a fearsome thing" Aiko said " these are carnivorous plants even eat the wild beast."
" I guess seeds and spores get blown by the wind from the Gourmet world here to the Human world" Toriko said
As they heard a few sounds as Toriko had a drop of green slime on him.
" Birds?" Aiko said looking around as Terry barked
" what's wrong Terry?" Toriko ask
" toriko-San! Your shoulder!" Aiko said
As he turn to look that the green slime is sprouting a plant.
" What?! There was a plant seed inside the droppings?!"Toriko said " it took root in my shoulder?"
" what powerful life force!" Aiko said
" KNIFE!"Toriko said slicing the carnivorous plant." be careful Terry! Aiko! Don't get hit by this rain of droppings!"
" il try! It's not like I wanna get it by it!" Aiko said as she noticed that three full petals wilted as she tries dodging the droppings as she felt Terry pushing her and Toriko as Aiko slightly blush at the close contact between her and Toriko.
" Terry, what're you doing?!"Toriko shouted as he and Aiko moved out as they saw Terry caught up in the branch as they saw a plant like creature holding Terry.
"What is that thing?" Toriko said
" you're asking the wrong girl!"Aiko said
zombie wood ( plant beast) capture level-33
As the beast moved closely to them
" a walking plant?!"Toriko said
"No it's taking root in the ground at an incredible speed...making its entire trunk appear to move" Aiko said
" so it's just an illusion to make it look like the tree is walking?" Toriko said
As Terry howled as she struggled
" Terry, why did you help us?"Toriko said " I noticed that this thing was drawing toward me from behind at the least understand? You may have been trying to help us but...you just got in the way" as Toriko unleashed a bit of his intimidation as Terry broke free as she breath a bit.
" Terry, we promised not to help each other didn't we?" Aiko said
" from the outlet this was a trip for you to get your own prey" Toriko said " try fighting with your own power"
As Terry growled at the zombie wood as Terry swiftly climb on the zombie woods limbs as Terry got hit.
' it's strong, Terry as you are now, just how much can you fight?' Aiko though
As Terry started swiftly biting through the branches of the plant like animal. As Terry got his with a huge branch as she landed in the ground.
' Terry just biting at the trunk won't do damage' Aiko though ' there's new roots growing from there'
" Terry this is a strong opponent, think carefully!" Toriko said " the fact that Terry is the obsaurus's current owner means at least she displayed power greater than mine he sensed Terry's latent ability"
" she has plenty of fighting ability, I know she's strong!" Aiko said "all she has to do is release that power without restraint"
As the zombie wood attacked Terry dodged it as she swiftly went around the branches at great speed.
' she's fast! So fast!' Aiko though at great speed Terry began to bite the branches taking out all of the roots.
" I got a glimpse of it, for just an instant" Toriko said " a portion of her talent!"
As the beast quickly re grew its roots attacking Terry having her in a grip.
" that was plenty well done" Toriko said
" that was amazing Terry" Aiko said
As the zombie wood ate Terry as Toriko and Aiko watched
" I wonder is that a roar of victory?" Aiko ask
" well the fight certainly is over..." Toriko said as the beast looked at the two bishokuya
" but it's your lost" Aiko said as smoke started coming from the beast on the inside then fire erupted at the beast. As he spit Terry out as Toriko caught Terry as Aiko checked on Terry.
" are you alright Terry?" Toriko ask
" Terry here let me help you I guess this healing ability name is reiki healing touch " Aiko said as her hands glowed white.
"That was a good fight, it's your victory" Toriko said as Aiko looked up as the fruit they picked earlier grew inside the jungle as well.
'By jumping over at high speed you broke the sakabaloon fruits in other to bathed it in alcohol then using your fangs and lit a fire with the Sparks where you bit into it' Aiko though
As they saw Terry walking over to the remains of the Zombie wood as they remembered what had happened a few days ago.
" Terry...you..." Toriko said as Terry munched on the wood " that's all right, Terry you don't have to eat this guy"
"Yeah, it's not dead in the first place bacteria will break up the burnt ashes adsorb all its nutrients it'll come back to life like a Zombie" Aiko said
" what I'm more concern about is what's at the end of this guys long roots" Toriko said " what on earth is growing at the end of these roots which have absorbed all this food?"
" well let's go and find out!" Aiko said happily as she jumped on the root " let's go Toriko-San! Terry!" As she jumped up to the other roots as Toriko and Terry followed. As she jumped on another branch as she lost her balance.
"Aiko!" Toriko shouted
"Kya!" Aiko screamed as she felt something wrapping around her protectively.
" I got ya" Toriko said as he held her tightly
" thank you Toriko-San" Aiko said
" you don't have to say my name ending with San all the time" Toriko said as Aiko blinked a few times trying to think.
" I-i don't know Toriko-San " Aiko said " we haven't known each other that long and—"
" we've known each other Enough so you can " Toriko said As Aiko blushed a bit as Toriko let her go as she nod.
" O-ok Toriko-kun " Aiko said as Toriko smiled as he ruffled Aiko's hair as her cheeks had a slight hint of pink
' she's so cute like that! I'm glad I'm spending time with you Aiko' Toriko though ' I just hope along the way I might tell you how I really feel about you...'
There you have it guys! There's still time for you guys to vote to pick aikos love interest!
