A Leftover Feast: Ice-Cold Cola Chugged in One Go

The Primordial Sky Serpent's presence completely vanished from the skies above the Northern Border.

The pressure shrouding the wasteland dissipated, the wind began to flow again, and the sweet scent of popcorn spread once more.

All six of them let out a collective sigh of relief.

Their nerves, taut for most of the day, could finally relax.

"Let's eat first." Kurapika withdrew his gaze, his voice softening somewhat. "After a battle, we should fill our stomachs first."

No one objected.

Genos walked over to the pile of corn kernels, adjusted the flames in his palm to a constant temperature, and began popping the kernels in batches.

The white-blue flames burned steadily. One watermelon-sized kernel after another burst open, and golden, fluffy popcorn piled into a small mountain.

The fragrance filled the air.

The six gathered around the pile of popcorn and finally began properly enjoying the spoils they had won through that hard-fought battle.

Gon grabbed a huge handful and stuffed it into his mouth, crunching away as his eyes sparkled.

"Delicious! It smells even better than the last batch!"

Killua was not polite either. He pushed up the brim of his hat and ate at an unhurried pace.

Leorio ate the fastest, stuffing handful after handful into his mouth, his cheeks puffed up like a squirrel hoarding food.

Kurapika ate the most elegantly, taking small bites and occasionally pausing for a sip of water.

Genos did not need to eat. He stood to one side, continuously roasting more popcorn to replenish their supply.

Only Saitama was different.

He held that bottle of ice-cold cola, still frosted over, taking a sip between bites of popcorn with a satisfied look on his face.

After eating for a while,

Leorio choked on some popcorn and reached into the supply bag for a