The Big Eater X Research

The six players on the field.

It's difficult to determine the winner immediately.

A member of V6 looked at the plate in his hand, on which was a meat chop about half the size of his palm.

The reason he had leftovers after finishing the whole steak was simply because he wasn't in a hurry. So, after eating more than half of it, he watched the unexpected match unfold.

And now.

What he had just eaten had already been converted into nutrients and spread throughout his body.

A feeling of fullness is rising within me.

He couldn't even finish the tiny bit in his hand.

Ignoring the feeling of fullness, I swallowed it in one gulp.

"Unbelievable, how did they manage to eat so much?"

His companion glanced at him.

He said, "And it's this kind of food. We've already had too much food after just one piece. We'll have to increase our training volume tomorrow to be able to digest it."

"They should all be Knight Rank by now, you know, and the gap between them and us is still quite large."

"Haven't you seen any information about the Ant King before? The Ant King should be one of the most powerful beings in this stage."

"That's what my companion said."

Those who come here are all elites.

They had read the information about the Dark Continent, the information provided by Kevin and others, and various other related materials countless times, memorizing every symbol.

"Those Chimera Ant essentially carry human genes, yet they managed to consume a large number of humans in such a small quantity and in such a short period of time."

Although they are not exactly the same for everyone, this shows that when one's strength reaches a certain stage, the digestion of food becomes completely abnormal.

Especially during the period of the Ant King.

In just a few days, they practically wiped out the entire population of the capital.

Although all that's being eaten is the brain.

Even this portion is much larger than the Ant King himself.

"So, if our strength continues to increase, will we even have trouble getting food when we go home?"

One of the women in the group looked at her figure and suddenly said something.

After he said that, the people around him glanced at him.

"You're thinking too soon."

Who are these people who have broken through to the Knight Rank?

Which one isn't famous throughout human society?

Which one of them isn't renowned within the Nen ability world?

The foundation of Nen ability dictates that individuals like those in the Hunter Association, who act freely and according to their own will, are generally more powerful.

"Stop talking, Chairman Netero seems to be unable to eat anymore."

"Someone who was more concerned about the battle situation quickly said."

This immediately drew everyone's attention.

Look closely.

Netero noticeably slowed down at this point, and his expression showed that he was having difficulty swallowing.

Of course, Jin next to him ate about the same, but he clearly ate more than Netero.

Based on everyone's foundation.

Having spent more time on the Dark Continent, Jin is clearly stronger than Netero.

As for everyone's current strength, that remains to be seen.

However, in terms of basic physical attributes, Najin is definitely stronger than Netero.

How much we can eat now obviously depends on this.

"Hmph, if you can't eat anymore, just surrender, Chairman."

Jin, sitting next to him, ate while making sarcastic remarks with indistinct words.

I could hear the conversations of the people around me.

"Chairman Netero is indeed getting old."

"There's nothing we can do about it; we're getting old after all."

"Speaking of which, Chairman Netero is already over a hundred years old, that's really an exaggeration."

"You'll live even longer in the future, with your strength—"

Without hesitation, Netero took a vial from his person and swallowed it.

"Okay, okay, I knew you'd do that."

Jin, who was standing next to him, seemed to have anticipated this and followed closely behind.

Both of them used Digestion Potion.

The food consumed instantly is digested into the purest nutrients needed by the body.

His whole body started to radiate an oily sheen.

My appetite returned immediately.

It accelerated suddenly, even faster than when it first started eating.

"Ah, someone has already started using medication to aid digestion, but that's not considered against the rules, since there aren't really any rules in this competition."

"Huh? Can we still use medicine?"

Gon stopped abruptly, somewhat surprised.

Qi, standing beside him, watched him, his hands already beginning to move.

Only Buhaci and Shalnark remained at the scene.

"Can Shalnark eat that much?"

To be honest, Kevin was a little surprised.

After all, they've known Shalnark for more than just a year or two; so many years have passed.

He really didn't know that Shalnark could eat so much.

"She always sat quietly eating beside me, so of course you wouldn't know. If I didn't enjoy making desserts, I probably wouldn't have known either."

Melusina said with a smile.

When making new products, they bring along Shalnark.

Because Shalnark represent ordinary customers, and they eat a lot.

Half an hour passed.

As the effects of the medicine wear off.

They quickly ran out of food.

One after another, they left the stage.

"Now only Buhaci and Shalnark remain on the field. Who will be the final winner!"

No one present was surprised that Buhaci continued to play on the field.

Instead, I was surprised to find that some of the quiet, unassuming girls in Shalnark's team were actually eating.

Although both used Digestion Potion, the fact that they were able to stand at the very end alongside Buhaci clearly indicates that they had an extraordinary appetite.

"I remember she seemed to be Materialization Type, how did she do that?"

A member of V6 asked, puzzled.

"Perhaps they're exceptionally gifted; sometimes, non- Enhancement Type individuals just possess extraordinary physical abilities."

Actually Biscuit belongs to this category to some extent, except that Biscuit is Transmutation Type, which is closer to Enhancement Type.

"It won't work."

Finally, Buhaci stopped eating.

"Why did you surrender? Are you even capable?"

Men Qi sent a question.

Buhaci, unusually, glared at him.

Is the roasted meat tasty? Does it suit your taste? And is the nutritional content of each piece adequate?

They had already tasted it while it was being made.

And what's the first thing Xiahara needs to do after returning?

Of course, the goal is to quickly replenish the energy consumed throughout the week.

Therefore, before eating a main meal, he had already replenished his body's fat energy to a level above the safe limit.

In other words, he had already eaten a meal before the match.

"The winner is, Shalnark!"

The people around immediately cheered and applauded.

Although it was just a small event within the banquet, it was indeed extremely precious in this Dark Continent.

For these new members who had just arrived on the Dark Continent, this greatly relieved the pressure they felt.

After all, in this serious and dangerous place, the contrast of such an activity creates an unparalleled effect.

Nion was the first to run over and hug Shalnark.

"Shalnark, you're amazing!"

Pairo came over, wiped her mouth, and cleaned the grease off his hands.

He then turned to look at Kurapika beside him and raised an eyebrow.

"Tsk." Kurapika rolled his eyes and looked at Nion.

"Why are you looking at me? I can't eat this much, Chairman." Nion quickly waved her hand.

Rosana, who was standing next to him, reached out and tapped Kurapika on the head.

"What are you thinking about, you idiot?"

The potion and diamonds floating in the air landed in Shalnark's hand.

Shalnark took it and looked at it.

It was handed to Pairo.

"For you."

Pairo paused for a moment, then accepted the diamond with a smile and pushed the potion back.

Shalnark watched this scene, nodded, and didn't insist.

Immediately, people around started to jeer.

Rear.

Kevin and the others watched this scene quietly, smiles on their faces.

Suddenly, Kevin seemed to remember something, covered his mouth, and frowned.

"What's wrong?" Melusina asked with a smile, as if she sensed something.

Biscuit also looked up.

"Have I reached the point where, seeing this scene, I can feel gratified from the perspective of an elder?"

This made Kevin realize that he was not young at all.

Biscuit's face immediately fell.

"Did you do this on purpose?"

Just as she was about to punch and kick Bisky, Melusina Biscuit hugged her and comforted her.

Celebratory times are always fleeting.

Early the next morning.

Kevin and the others then began to describe their experiences of the past week in detail to Ce, who then filed them out.

Then, in the laboratory built in the Small Town.

Three different bone products were placed on the white countertop in front.

The surrounding area is filled with all sorts of high-precision instruments, some of which you may even find that have never appeared in human society before.

"Could these high-end-looking things have been made by Berolete?"

Kevin looked around and could tell that the machine clearly incorporated elements of Nen tool creation.

Qiduo nodded.

"It was co-designed by us. How should I put it? You can think of it as a high-tech Nen tool."

The most important factor in arriving at this result is undoubtedly Nen Sand.

This material is so useful that when incorporated into special metals, it can make the Nen Aura conduction rate of the special metals reach almost 100%.

The loss rate is almost invisible.

As her strength increased, Berolete, being Manipulation Type, naturally became increasingly precise in her maneuvers.

With the use of various industrial machine tools and high-precision 3D printers, it is possible to produce many professionally customized manufactured objects.

At this time, the laboratory was filled with research members of the team.

Kevin, Qiduo, Koto, Illumi, Men Qi.

Everyone has their own direction, though there is some overlap.

"Sigh, why doesn't V6 hire more researchers? Really."

Koto said with some complaint.

After all, each country's ten team members are required to be versatile.

But none of them reach the level of internationally renowned researchers.

During the two years they spent back home, their collaborations were very pleasant.

There's a certain amount of nostalgia involved.

"How could that be? These researchers are far more valuable than explorers. If all ten explorers were lost, for their great nation, it would at most be a painful loss."

"But if those researchers were gone, they would be heartbroken beyond words."

After all, while explorers are the absolute elites at the very top, they are still replicable given the existing population base and training mechanisms.

In ten or twenty years, another batch will be able to be obtained.

It can absolutely be replenished over time.

But top-tier researchers are extremely rare and highly sought after; it's purely a matter of luck.

"Only at cutting-edge exploration bases, where absolute safety can be guaranteed, and after the entire process has stabilized, can the researchers overcome all objections and insist on going there in person before it's even possible to get here."

Of course, everyone present is absolutely top-notch in their respective fields.

However, they can only represent the level of expertise in the area they are most proficient in.

The sheer number of categories in all of human society is beyond the reach of just a few individuals.

The first thing taken out was naturally a piece of Nitromi, as white as jade and about the size of a little fingernail.

"It really should be renamed; it's just called something based on its appearance."

Koto added another complaint.

The naming of Nitromi is not as formal and precise as that of the Unmanned Stone or the Alchemy Plant.

Despite the complaints, everyone acted swiftly.

The various machines immediately began scanning, analyzing, and studying the data.

"I see. Rice contains a certain component that can perfectly integrate the Life Force it contains into the body of a living being."

One of the main reasons why Nen user are able to live long lives is that Nen user can use "Ten" to lock the dissipated Nen energy on their body surface.

The so-called "qi" is Life Energy, something that life spontaneously disperses outwards.

According to incomplete statistics.

If we only consider lifespan, Enhancement Type Nen user generally have longer lifespans.

It's not due to physical constitution, although that might have some influence, but the main reason is that they are Enhancement Type Nen user. In terms of using Nen ability and combat, they tend to prefer an enhancement method.

Among Nen user, those with Enhancement Type abilities mostly use combat styles centered around strengthening their Aura.

It is not about consuming energy.

Those who Emission Type the emission type, which project their energy as a form of attack, have a shorter lifespan than the average lifespan of Nen user.

In battles of equal intensity, those Emission Type are more likely to run out of energy.

That's because they consume more of their own energy.

Food can certainly replenish energy, provide the body with nutrients, and make the body stronger.

Thick White Milk is the best of the best.

But Life Energy is a more fundamental existence.

Current research is unable to determine the exact origin of Life Energy.

The idea that having a body automatically generates Life Energy is absolutely inaccurate.

Because Resentment is, to some extent, an extreme form of mental will, which participates in the formation of qi (vital energy).

Life Energy is involved in this process.

Did that final, formless form of the Resentful Eater Snake possess flesh and blood?

It obviously doesn't exist.

But their Resentment is endless.

Could it be that the flesh and blood accumulated during the period of Growth Stage when one possesses a physical body can provide endless Resentment for the future? That is clearly impossible.

In other words, the spirit, or soul, also generates Life Energy.

But a pure physical body can also produce it.

Or perhaps this is the essence of some kind of life.

At most, they have conducted in-depth research on Qi, but the more fundamental Life Energy is, to be honest, still too mysterious.

"Longevity Rice replenishes this most essential element. If we can understand it thoroughly, it will undoubtedly be a significant contribution to our progress and will certainly leave a strong mark on history, ushering in a new stage."

Qiduo said this without exaggeration.

"So, this material is, to some extent, a black box for us? We can use it, but we're not qualified to understand its true nature."

Men Qi asked from the side.

Qiduo nodded.

On the other hand, Koto's research yielded less favorable results.

"If Longevity Rice is ground into powder and mixed into the soil or fertilizer, it seems to be unfriendly to plants. Some substance in it is harmful to plants. Why is that?"

Is it possible to distinguish between plants and animals?

The difference between these two is not without its combinations.

What if it's both a plant and an animal?

What if it's a fungus?

Having gained a general understanding, the group's goals diverged.

Kevin wants to study is...

How can we maximize the use of the materials we have through combination?

You can't just eat it and expect it to increase your lifespan, that would be such a waste.

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