A faint system sound echoed in Kinoe's ears.
Before him appeared a fruit emitting a radiant golden light, adorned with a strange spiral pattern. It resembled a pineapple, yet its allure was unparalleled.
This fruit, like all system items, was visible and tangible only to Kinoe.
Food: Glint-Glint Fruit
Origin: Pirate World, Devil Fruit Tree
Ingredient Rating: S
Ingredient Description: A top-tier, fruit-based light ingredient. When eaten directly, its taste is utterly repulsive, but with proper preparation, it transforms into an unforgettable delicacy.
Note: This item, hunted by the system, does not grant additional food points.
[Gourmet ability activated: Hidden information obtained!]
Hidden Information - Cooking Method:
Slice the fruit and expose it to sunlight for three minutes.
The simplest cooking methods often bring out the best flavors. Let sunshine and time do the rest.
Kinoe's jaw dropped. "Hiss—did I actually just get the Glint-Glint Fruit?!"
He stared, dumbfounded, at the magnificent golden fruit before him.
This was no ordinary fruit. It was the birthright of Kizaru, one of the three Navy Admirals in the Pirate World—a top-tier natural Devil Fruit that could rank among the best three in its class!
"I thought the system would only give me gourmet items. Who would've thought it'd hand me a Devil Fruit!" Kinoe murmured, a storm of excitement brewing in his mind.
Then, an idea struck him.
"What if... I just eat it?"
He understood the implications all too well. Consuming the fruit would grant him the incredible abilities of the Glint-Glint Fruit: moving at the speed of light, delivering light-speed kicks, using light-elementalization, and more. Even against the Chimera Ant King in the later stages of the Hunter X Hunter world, these powers would make him a force to reckon with.
"I'd become unstoppable..." he whispered, swallowing nervously.
Yet, Kinoe hesitated. "They say Devil Fruits taste horrible... and Gon wouldn't even see system items anyway."
Suppressing his excitement, Kinoe sliced the fruit into six pieces. Each golden slice hovered midair, basking in the warm sunlight.
Three minutes later, the fruit's appearance transformed. The golden hue deepened into a radiant golden-red, its fragrance enchanting.
Kinoe wasted no time and devoured all six slices.
The taste was indescribable! The warmth and brightness of the sun seemed to burst on his palate, enveloping his senses. A profound transformation began—his body surged with energy, his limbs felt rejuvenated, and his mind brimmed with clarity.
[Ding! You've consumed the ultimate delicacy: Glint-Glint Fruit feast!]
[Ding! You've obtained the enhanced Glint-Glint Fruit ability: Glint-Glint Fruit Plus version]
[Ding! Your stats have increased! Attribute panel updated!]
Name: Kinoe
World: Hunter X Hunter
Strength: 55
Agility: 107
Spirit: 190
Talent: Gourmet
Skills: God-Level Cooking (Max)
Special Ability: Glint-Glint Fruit Plus
Absorbing Sunlight: Restores stamina and energy
Perfect Fruit: Immunity to Sea-Prism Stone weakness.
"Holy... this is insane!" Kinoe exclaimed. His eyes gleamed like miniature suns as golden light flickered within them.
The gourmet system's treatment had completely transformed the fruit, removing its drawbacks and enhancing its power. The immunity to Sea-Prism Stone alone was game-changing, turning the typical Devil Fruit limitation into a thing of the past.
With a deep breath, Kinoe reveled in his newfound strength. His enhanced stats placed him leagues ahead of ordinary humans, even in a world as brutal as Hunter X Hunter.
"Brother Kinoe! Quiet down—you're scaring away the fish!"
Gon's voice snapped Kinoe out of his euphoria. Nearby, Gon was focused on his fishing rod, unaware of the life-altering events that had just occurred.
"My bad, Gon," Kinoe chuckled, stepping closer. He glanced at the water, and his enhanced eyesight instantly detected a massive creature lurking beneath.
"Reel it in, Gon!" Kinoe urged.
"I got it! It's biting!" Gon shouted, excitement lighting up his face as he struggled to hold onto the rod.
The day was far from over, and Kinoe's adventure was just beginning.