*Don* *don* *don* The clock at the top sounded loud as the door started to raise. Inside was a girl seating on a luxurious sofa while a large man three to four times her size sitting just behind. The girl is wearing black high heels with ribbon on top while wearing a bikini-like shorts. On top is a see-through shirt covering a very distinct black bra, leaving little to the imagination. She has green hair that is braided into five directions like a star.
The man sitting behind is wearing green pants with no shoes showing his large sole to everyone. While on top he wears a yellow long sleeved shirt that only covers two thirds of his top while showing his oversized belly.
*growwwll* a rumbling sound can be heard from the duo's direction.
"So, you are hungry?" Asked the skinny girl.
"You bet, I am starving." Affirmed the big guy.
"Therefore the theme of the second trial will be... Cooking! We are both fine gourmet cooks! Thus your mission will be to satisfy our appetites by cooking us a meal.>
"Cooking!?" -Everyone.
"You'll start by cooking the plates I ask you for..." says the man. "Then those who qualified will have to satisfy my taste next." Finished the girl. "You will qualify for the third round if you hear 'it's good from us'. The test will be over when we're no longer hungry.
'He might it a lot, but she... everyone will not have a chance to prepare.' -Everyone mentally calculated on their own.
"For me, it will be roast pork! That's what I like best" Says the large man. "I don't care what kind of pork it is, as long you chase it in Biska Woods. Let the second round Begin!"
'Great stump pig is the fiercest type of pig on earth. They have a huge and powerful snout they use to crush their enemies. Those who can't run fast enough will get eaten by them instead!'
"Let's go!" Some random folks shouted riling up everyone to move.
"Awwww. What was that for?" Silver complained from having his hair pulled. He looked at the perpetrator and saw Killua whith his cat-like mischievous face.
"Nothing. Just wondering why your hair is so similar to mine, making me questions are we twins and got separated at birth?" Killua grinned.
"Oh hoh. What an imagination, were you thinking at the lines of 'The parent trap' or maybe something like 'The Twinsters'" Silver grinned.
"Whaaatt?-" Said Killua flabbergasted.
"Movie guys! Does anyone ever watch those?" Silver asked as he follow their group.
"No. I lived in a small island without movie house." Says Gon.
"Nope, cost too much for a Seat and popcorn." Leorio chimed in.
"That is more of Milluki's thing. I like video games more." Killya answered.
"The only drama I need is revenge." Kurapika pointed.
"Ok that is darker than the others. But seriously guys, you are missing out! Like the latest Avengers Movie, you missed on an epic fight!" Silver reinforced. "How about you Ponzu? Don't tell me you aren't a movie person as well?
"Sorry Silver, but I mostly spend my time in the forest too."
"That's it, when I remake the CineNova, we are so going to watch some movies!"
...
20 minutes later 70 people returned with huge pigs over their head. One by one they started their fire and roasted the pig.
30 minutes later, roasted pork are being served to the large man. What amazed everyone was that the man didn't even bothered checking if the pork is cooked or not. Undercooked, overcooked and just right are all being eaten to the bones.
---After a few more roasted pork was served.
That was good! I'm now full. *burp* All 70 of you who delivered their roasted pork passed my assessment. *burp* Buhara announced.
"Okay, the first assessment of the second exam is over. Next would be mine. For the second phase, my order is sushi! Only those that passed my taste will pass this exam. And same with earlier, once I'm full the exam is considered over." Announced Menchi.
"Sushi? Does anyone knows how to cook sushi?" The applicants looked around in confusion.
"you all seem bothered by it, but even if you've never seen them before it is still possible to make them. It is the traditional meal in a small island called japon. I'll give you a hand. You can use the kitchen wares available that only one of you made use earlier. Even the rice which is essential in making them is already prepared. I will only take hand-made sushi. Alright it's up to you now."
"Murmur started across the applicants as they all try to make sense of the clues they have been given."
A group oof applicants was trying out things about the rice when they heard a chuckle. They looked over and saw #294, the bald ninja, forcing himself to stop laughing but is failing miserably.
'He knows' they all thought as the man continued to laugh after watching a few more failed attempts.
'He definitely knows.'
...
"Hey Silver, do you know what a sushi is?" Asked Gon.
"Uhmm. Sorry? What was it." Asked Silver with a grin on his face.
"I'm asking, do you know what a sushi is?" Gon continued.
"Hehe, of course I know. It is the power of Movie!" Silver bragged.
"Then let's go before the others make them." Leorio excitedly said.
"uhhmmm! Just because I know what it is, doesn't mean I know how to make it." Silver scratched his head in embarrassment.
"Really?!" Gon and Leorio looked surprised.
"Just because you saw someone drive a car, doesn't mean you can drive one." Killua sighed in defeat as well.
"Oh well, let's just make it as close as possible and maybe... we can pass?" Kurapika suggested.
"Ok, Let's go!"
The group walked far away until they saw a river. They noticed that some examinees are following them from afar.
"Ok, I think this is a good spot. Huddle up." Silver stopped them. "Basically, a sushi is a fresh fish meat cutlet pressed on top of a rice. Dipped it in soy and viola!"
"THAT's IT? WHAT's SO HARD ABOUT THAT?" Leorio asked in disbelief.
"CAN YOU KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN! This is getting irritating" Ponzu complained.
The group nodded.
*Hmmph* -Leorio
"Obviously that's not just it." Silver added. "Do you know how to catch a fish? Do you know how to clean them? Do you know what part of the fish is good for sushi? Do you know what proportion is the fist to the rice is?"
*grumble* Leorio finally murmured in defeat.
"There's a river nearby," Gon had said with his usual spark of energy. "Maybe we can catch some fish in there!"
As they walk, kurapika asked, "If it needed rice, shouldn't we have cooked them before leaving?"
"And risked being sabotaged while we are catching some fishes? Suit yourself." Killua chimed in.
"Exactly, better cook it when we are ready to make one." - Silver
...
"Ok this is not working. I want to become a hunter not a damn fisherman." Leorio stopped his urge to shout.
"This is not gonna work." Silver sighed as he looked at the four fishes they caught.
One has a big hole in the middle, courtesy of his makeshift wooden spear. His tried and tested Carp catching method.
One with a battered middle section, courtesy of Kurapikas wooden sword.
One sliced into pieces, not even sure if all parts is there, courtesy of Killua.
One perfectly caught fish by Gon.
"You know what, Gon! Can you catch more fish that would work for all of us? Some of us can go back ahead and cook some rice while the rest protects Gon's catch" Silver suggested.
"That works"
"Alright, come on Ponzu and Leorio, let's cook some rice."
And thus the group divided their tasks.