As a “foodie empire” member in his previous life, even if Michion wasn’t a hardcore foodie, being surrounded by food enthusiasts inevitably raised his standards for good food.
Especially with the advent of the internet, various cooking methods became widely available online, making it almost impossible for young people not to develop foodie tendencies.
After initially being stranded on the Boin Archipelago, a place filled with delicious food, Michion’s standards for food had naturally risen significantly.
During his time at Marine Headquarters, the chefs there were top-notch. They didn’t just make tasty food; they ensured it was nutritious, too. After all, numerous chefs collaborated, ensuring the food was delicious and healthy.
To strengthen his bond with his training camp companions, Michion occasionally cooked dishes from his past life for gatherings.
Perhaps because foodie tendencies are contagious, Tina and the others had also developed a taste for good food over time.
Karate Island was one of the more peaceful islands in the North Blue. Almost everyone on the island knew some form of self-defense. While people on other islands would typically flee at the sight of pirates, on Karate Island, the first question people asked was about the pirate’s bounty.
The island had developed a reputation that deterred most pirates, who found it wasn’t worth the trouble.
Given this environment, Rear Admiral Yake felt comfortable letting Michion and his companions explore the island independently. He even wrote a letter of introduction for Sola, who was interested in visiting the Yoga Flow Dojo. Meanwhile, he visited old friends at the local naval branch, and Basil Hawkins naturally stayed with Michion’s group.
However, Michion’s mouth twitched when the waiter brought the island’s signature dishes.
He had expected large portions but hadn’t anticipated just how large. Each serving was not just hefty but also massive in size.
What he thought would be a plate of ribs turned out to be an entire rack of ribs, each bone significantly larger than normal, clearly from some giant creature native to the One Piece world. A single rib bone was enough to make several large pots of soup.
In addition to the giant rib platter, there was a huge burger with butter-stuffed meat patties and a large bowl of vegetable soup. The portions were simply overwhelming.
And according to the waiter, this was just a single serving?
The other meals ordered were similarly sized, as the group had chosen to share different dishes to sample more of the island’s cuisine.
“Can you finish this? This is just one serving?” Basil Hawkins was bewildered, having never seen such large portions.
Since acquiring his Devil Fruit powers, his appetite has increased, but he still cannot compare to those who focus on physical training.
Seeing the pile of food in front of him, Hawkins was stunned.
After all, he was still a child. His mature demeanor was for dealing with strangers, but now that he was more comfortable with the group, he occasionally showed his childlike side.
The others were similar, exhibiting a mix of childishness and battle-hardened calm, making Michion marvel at the strange nature of children in this world.
Little did he know that Michion himself was the most monstrous to others.
Basil Hawkins suddenly noticed everyone’s gaze shifting to him. Their eyes were a bit unusual, making him uneasy.
“Hey, we should give him some of our food first,” Michion suggested, patting Hawkins on the shoulder. The others nodded in agreement.
“What?” Hawkins asked, confused.
Once the table was piled with various dishes, the group began dividing portions for Hawkins. As soon as the food was placed on his plate, it disappeared instantly.
“Wow, the ribs here are great. So much meat!” Sola exclaimed, taking a big bite of her ribs.
“The creamy soup is excellent too,” Sean added.
“Waiter, another order of ribs,” Barry Good called out.
Hawkins watched in disbelief as Michion and the others devoured one enormous portion after another.
“I’m stuffed. This is the last one, right?” Sola said, looking satisfied with the last piece of wild boar loin.
“How can you eat so much?” Hawkins asked, feeling full after only a bit, yet the others kept eating.
“Oh, you usually eat in the mess hall, right? The training room has its own cooking area. We usually eat there after training,” Michion explained, taking another bite of his meat.
“The food there is simple, just grilled or boiled with some salt. It’s filling but gets boring. So, we come to places like this for variety,” Sola added, her mouth full of food.
After hearing the explanation, Hawkins finally understood, though his perpetually sad face and his young age made him look endearingly confused.
Once they were all full, Sola expressed her desire to visit the Yoga Flow Dojo, and the group had no objections, leaving only Basil Hawkins and Michion walking at the back.
“Have you decided yet? Will you join the Marines? You said you could divine your future. Can’t you use your powers to see if joining is a good idea?” Michion asked, looking at Hawkins.
“Actually, I have tried divining it. While your presence interferes with my divinations, I can still divine my own choices. So, it won’t be affected,” Hawkins explained.
“Oh? What did you find out?” Michion was suddenly very curious about Hawkins’ divination results.
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