Chapter 32

" it's nicknamed the gourmet food curtain" toriko said as the group started walking as they stopped wearing the pelts since it gotten a bit warm in the mountain.. " the aurora formed from the century soup wafting through the air "

" okay so we've just gotta find that" Aiko said

"gourmet food curtain?" Komatsu repeated

"The aurora is like a guidepost" takimaru said

" it's like the curtain of the restaurant that's been closed for a hundreds of years has been opened" toriko said " and it is guiding us towards the soup like a host showing his customers in"

"what a cute little fairy tale like story" Match said

" it really is! The ice is pretty too" Komatsu said

" yeah, it's so pretty I feel like I'm in a fairytale surrounded by the ice" Aiko said as she smiled

' I guess If this was a fairytail then you're the princess' Toriko though as he looked at Aiko as she smiled brightly as her eyes twinkled with excitement.

" if no wild beast comes out, this place will really start to be like a fairy...ahh look!" Komatsu said as he ran as Aiko followed to see a giant ice shining brightly " it's shining so brightly!"

" it's so pretty! I really like it!" Aiko said as her eyes glittered with happiness looking at the ice.

Then suddenly a giant grizzly bear used his claw to shatter the large ice that Komatsu and Aiko were looking at as Komatsu ran for cover as Aiko stood her ground.

Silver Grizzly (Hakugin grizzly) ( mammal beast) Capture level 20

" Ooh I've never seen this wild beast before" toriko said

As the bear jumped up front to attack them they quickly dodged it as toriko took out his gourmet stick.

" A silver Grizzly looks delicious" toriko said " it'll be an incredible source of protein!"

As the bear attacked again as toriko dodged it.

" I give thanks to all of the ingredients in this World itadakimasu!"toriko said as the bear dove in to attack toriko. " FORK!" As he struck the Bears belly " KNIFE!" As he easily defeated the bear. " Gouchisousama deshita"

After that Komatsu and Aiko started to cook as they heated the meat as a stew.

" I think now I'll add some icicle scallion also known as iciscallion" Komatsu said as Aiko nod

" and I'll add a bit of spice so that it'll deepen the flavor" Aiko said as she took out a small jar adding a few pinches to the stew.

" ahh it smells good Ai-chan I think it'll go well with the grizzly meat" Komatsu said as he smelled the spices as she screwed on the lid

" Komatsu that's one of my special spices from my mother's recipe and it's done! Silver Grizzly Kakuni" Aiko said

" it looks delicious!" Toriko exclaimed

" it smells wonderful" takimaru said

" itadakimasu" as they started to eat the food.

" Yum! It has a simple taste like white fish! Whilst having a juicy consistency! so this is Silver Grizzly meat?! "toriko said " with the pipping hot meat and the tingling spiciness of the iciscallion And this gentle spice that you added Aiko my body's feels like it's melting to the core!"

" this taste pretty good" takimaru said

" it really warms you up right?!" Match said

"Yes!"

" Komatsu! Aiko! Seconds!" Toriko said as he held out the empty bowl

" that was fast!" Komatsu exclaimed

" did you forget it's toriko-kun " Aiko said as she patted komatsu's back as she served toriko another helping.

" I need to boil more meat or else toriko-San will eat it all " Komatsu said as he felt a poke " don't be in such a hurry toriko-San"

"You know he's always like this" aiko said as she added a pinch more of her spice in the pot

" Come on toriko-San stop poking me!" Komatsu said

" Toriko-kun! Don't poke me too it'll be done in a bit" Aiko said

" Uh, that's not me" toriko said

" Yuu?" As Komatsu and Aiko turn to the sound to see a pink baby penguin

" What?!"Komatsu said as he stood up as he was surprised as aiko looked at the penguin.

" it's a baby wall penguin" toriko said " those are rare"

" W-Wall penguin?" Komatsu said

" yep " aiko said as she smiled as her eyes glittered looking at the penguin.

" it's so cute!" Komatsu and aiko said simultaneously as Komatsu hugged the penguin as aiko petted the penguin.

" you're so cute!" Aiko said " I wanna hug him too Komatsu! Don't hog the cutie!" As she hugged the penguin

" that things an endangered species" toriko said

" it looks like it's lost doesn't it?" Takimaru said

" Yuu!"the penguin said as he flap his arms as he poked at Komatsu

" ow. Owowow " Komatsu said as he hugged the penguin " this little guy!"

" I wonder what were you thinking being here? It's dangerous little guy" aiko said as Komatsu hugged the baby penguin as the penguin happily flapped his arms.

"baby wall penguins have no sense of wariness" toriko said " it can get attach to any animal"

" ohh you're just the cutest!"aiko said as she playfully petted the penguin

" But on the other hand,the parents are ferocious " toriko said as he smiled " I'll bet that right now, they're rampaging all over the place looking for that little guy"

" Seriously?!"Komatsu exclaimed

" you're joking?!"aiko said as her eyes widen " oh no Komatsu! They'll think you kidnapped him and I think that's guaranteed that they'll attack you"

" Ehhhh?" Komatsu said

As everyone laughed

" Now then, Sorry but I'll be taking a rest early" Match said as he stood up " we need to preserve our stamina for when we really need it" as he looked at the penguin that Komatsu held. " A baby penguin that got separated from its parents huh? Make sure you watch after it"

" Match-San?" Komatsu said

" have a nice rest, match" toriko said

" anything just give us a shout" aiko said

As they saw match go in the tent.

" Um, everyone why did you come here to get the century soup" Komatsu said

" have you heard of Nerg city?"

" The gourmet Crime city not affiliated with the IGO, Nerg?" Toriko said

"The lawless area that circulates ingredients which have been banned from trade?" Takimaru said

" we can't forget it when we were kids we were blessed with food by match-San"

" if were to try and describe the happiness back then, I wouldn't know how to describe it, the happiness of knowing that I'd have enough to eat the first time"

" I see so you joined the gourmet mafia because of the debt that you owe huh?" Toriko said

" No that's not it we all deeply admire Match-San that man is special"

"the reason Nerg is poor because of a group who unfairly Control all the ingredients, that man couldn't just sit back and let things be "

" isn't that awesome? He picked a fight with them all on his own and he shared the food that he took"

" the adults in town would never something like that"

" it's true that we're hated by society but that's really insane Hogging food to the point that other people die"

" Kids don't bear any sins after all"

" I think that's fantastic!" Komatsu said " the feeling of wanting to let those children eat the soup"

" that's wonderful" Aiko said as she smiled softly

" we're just choosing to do this on our own"

"But to venture out here into the danger, where there are all these high capture level beast and all" takimaru said

"What about you takimaru-San?" Aiko said

" Do other members of the gourmet Knights know about this job you're doing?" Toriko asked as takimaru looked at the ground " it's the century soup, For the gourmet Knights are encouraged to have a simple diet. A high class ingredient like that is pretty unorthodox, don't you think?"

" the other members do not know about this job" takimaru said as he tighten his fist

" I knew it" Toriko said " there's no way a new entrant into the group would be entrusted to work like this in the first place, don't tell me you didn't tell that Ai guy?"

"A-Aimaru-San...our leader is the one person I couldn't tell" takimaru said

" So why did you take this job alone? It's kinda dangerous being out here alone" Aiko said

"I-I need the money. A lot of it" takimaru said " the country of healing. Life. It's so I can buy a medicine they sell there. It said the medicine can cure any disease "

" So in other words it's to help someone "

"You're braving danger for others sake like us, huh?"

"but I'm sure Gourmet Knights are allowed to take..."Toriko said

" yes, we have a doctrine to entrust our lives wholly to nature" takimaru said "administering man-made medicine goes against that but I'm sure the country of healing life there are many natural medicines and curing ingredients if I use that it won't go against our doctrine , I have to get my hands on one no matter the cause" as a few tears rolled down his face " Aimaru-San please wait just a little longer for me " he whispered as he felt arms around him as he looked at Aiko as she didn't say anything else as she just hugged him.

"You will get that medicine no matter what " Aiko whispered

" Aiko-San...thank you" takimaru said as he smiled at her as she released him from the hug.

" I haven't heard the details" Toriko said as he put his hand on takimaru's shoulder " but it seems like those tears have a value that even outstrips the century soup takimaru "

" don't worry " Aiko said

"if you have reason enough to cry " Toriko said " you guys too, when people act while thinking of others, it brings out the greatest amount of power"

" Yeah! I'm sure we'll all get our hands on it!" Aiko said

" it'll be okay we'll definitely find it!" Toriko said

' why am I still getting that sudden chill? I know I'm not cold anymore...why do I have this bad feeling?' Aiko though

Meanwhile with the bishokukai

" I give up this place is like a friggin ice maze" Tommyrod said

" the key to exploring this place is finding the Aurora, Tommy-Sama " Barrygamon said

" I guess so, what a pain" Tommyrod said as he turn " how about we destroy the mountain?" As the other two looked at him " Hatch! Bomb Bugs!" As he spat out a swarm of bugs that was in the shape of little red bombs as they scattered all over the ice. " Be born detonation bug!" As he spat out a giant orange bug as Tommyrod destroyed the detonation bug activating the other bugs to blow up.

Back with Toriko and the others

As there was a black cloud as a loud sound was heard a few miles away from the campsite.

" What was that?!" Komatsu exclaimed

" what the hell?!"Aiko exclaimed.

" Everyone, get ready quickly were heading out!" Toriko said " an enemy that's fair to assume"

"That means they're searching for the same thing as Us"Aiko said

" this is probably they're work" Toriko said " So you decided to show yourselves Bishokukai?"

Meanwhile with mansam

As he was with Rikki as he had a drink in his hand as the door open to reveal Coco.

" Oh, you're early Coco" mansam said

"It's been quite a while chief mansam" Coco said " Hey Riki it's nice to see you again" as Riki greeted him " So as I though I'm the only one who came?"

"Sani won't respond to call...and we can't get Zebra out of prison " mansam said

" this is related to the capturing of the century soup isn't it?" Coco said

" You guessed that using your fortune telling didn't you?" Mansam said " we're sure that the Bishokukai will have sent some considerable amount fighting power this time " as Coco's eyes widen as mansam took a sip of his drink " Toriko and Aiko will be endangered on they're own, Coco, please go there and help capture the soup!"

" Wait! Aiko-chan went to get the soup?!" Coco said as he had a slight panic look as mansam looked at Coco

" Yes she went with Toriko " mansam said

Back with Toriko and the others

" let's hurry!" Toriko said

" right!" Takimaru said

" um...guys what about this little guy?" Aiko said as the baby penguin flapped his arms happily

"Yeah what should I do with him?" Komatsu asked

" if he's gonna follow you, there's nothing you can do" Toriko said " in exchange, make sure you look after it"

"Come on guys lets go!" Aiko said

" right! hey you I'm asking nicely, so will you please calm down and come with me?" Komatsu asked the baby penguin

As the small group ran as fast as they could to follow where the explosion was.

" the century soup is close!" Toriko said

"How do you know it's close?" Aiko asked

" I can smell it it's probably below the ground in this arena" Toriko said

" but I don't see the aurora" takimaru said

" I remember the smell from granny setsu's shop!" Toriko said

As another explosion was heard a few miles at the back of the group.

" those guys... Are they trying to destroy the gourmet show window as well?!" Toriko said as his eyes widen " Get ready everyone something's coming!"

As they saw a swarm of stag beetles.

Jongal stag beetle ( jongal kuwagata ) ( insect beast) Capture level 38

As the beetles disperse as one was near Komatsu and the baby wall penguin.

" Watch out Komatsu!" Aiko said as she stood in front of Komatsu

" Aiko! Komatsu!" Toriko exclaimed as he shielded them as the battle attacked toriko's back as his face scrunched in pain.

" Toriko-kun! " Aiko said ' he did it again! He can't keep doing this! I don't want him protecting me all the time!' She though

" guys!" Match said as Aiko looked as he took out his sword but the beetles moved swiftly

' they're fast! ' Aiko though

" FLYING KNIFE!" Toriko said as he tries to hit the beetles but they were too quick as a few bugs hit Toriko as he looked like he was in pain for a second.

" Toriko-San!" Komatsu said

' I gotta focus! Maybe I could use that move!' Aiko though ' just concentrate Aiko!' As she closed her eyes as the beetles still attacked them ' I just hope this works!'

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