Hunter X Hunter: I Got Stronger After I Died

Seeing Hisoka again—

Moro could now clearly perceive the gaps between them.

The amount of aura he could manifest, the potential energy he held, his physical strength, advanced Nen techniques, and even his martial arts ability—

These were all factors that deeply affected a Nen user's overall combat capability, requiring extensive time and effort to hone.

Although Moro could use his Nen Rings to level up certain aspects faster, things like physical strength, advanced Nen techniques, and martial arts had no shortcuts.

Well, perhaps Menchi's cooking might provide a solution.

Before Moro came here, Menchi had already begun preparing specialized meals.

According to her, she had ordered both rare herbs and high-quality ingredients from the Hunter Website.

Medicinal herbs were easy to obtain, but A-rank and B-rank ingredients were highly sought-after, even on the Hunter Website, making them difficult to purchase.

A-rank ingredients, in particular, mostly came from highly controlled Demon Domains or forbidden zones that were inaccessible to humans.

Even if someone had the ability to enter these dangerous areas, they might not necessarily find these rare ingredients.

Lower-ranked ingredients were more common, often appearing in the black market, though they were usually supplied by poachers and lacked proper preservation, making their freshness questionable.

This was precisely where Gourmet Hunters came into play.

They had in-depth knowledge of different regions, knew where to find specific food sources, and could hunt ingredients based on their clients' requests.

Of course, this kind of custom service came at an astronomical price—millions of Jenny per dish.

Moro didn't lack money.

To ensure the best possible results from his nutritional enhancement plan, he had given Menchi an unlimited budget.

If this food-based strengthening method actually worked, he was willing to dump his entire 15 billion Jenny fortune into it.

Right now, all he cared about was getting stronger—faster.

Within the next six months, he wanted to single-handedly kill Feitan and truly break through his Death Barrier.

Strength was everything.

Recent experiences had drastically reshaped Moro's mindset in a brutal way.

However, that didn't mean he had given up his old desire to enjoy life—eat well, sleep well, and have fun.

In fact, to truly live that kind of life, strength was an absolute necessity.

Power and freedom were intertwined.

The ability to choose what you wanted to do—and what you refused to do—

More often than not, it all depended on how strong you were.

Before returning to the Heavens Arena, Moro had already mapped out his plan.

But before taking action against Feitan, if possible, he wanted to fully charge his second Nen Ring.

If things went as expected, it would grant him another "Revival Coin", offering an extra life insurance in case of failure.

However, gathering ordinary aura wouldn't be enough to charge the second ring significantly.

To fill it quickly, he needed powerful "Post-Mortem Nen"—the violent, pure energy left behind by the dead.

"Filling the Nen Ring should be a lower priority."

"Because without enough strength, even if the second ring gives me another chance to revive, it'll just mean I get to experience despair one more time."

"My main goal right now should be mastering advanced Nen techniques as quickly as possible."

As Hisoka walked away, Moro gathered his thoughts.

For a brief moment, he wondered—

If only Biscuit could help train me…

Of course, he no longer intended to rely on outside forces to break through his Death Barrier, but resources that could make him stronger were still extremely valuable.

In a way, Biscuit was an irreplaceable resource at this point.

But convincing her to stay with him for six months? Nearly impossible.

Unless…

If he had the Blue Planet Gem from Greed Island, maybe there'd be a chance.

Shaking his head, Moro dismissed the thought.

Meanwhile, Kastro and Kalista had been staring at Hisoka's departing figure, still in shock.

They had never imagined that Hisoka would know their Master.

Even more shocking—Hisoka left immediately after Moro spoke a single sentence.

They could still recall the overwhelming bloodlust from Hisoka's aura—so intense that it made them instinctively tense every muscle in their bodies.

And yet, Moro had made him back off effortlessly.

Before they could recover from the surprise, Moro spoke:

"Kastro, Kalista. I'll introduce you to someone later."

Both students immediately snapped out of their thoughts.

Curious, they both answered, "Understood, Master."

"Let's go. She's probably finished preparing dinner."

Moro walked toward the hallway.

She?

Preparing dinner?

Kastro and Kalista exchanged glances—something about this felt different.

Half an Hour Later – Hotel Suite

The air was thick with the scent of braised meat and medicinal herbs.

The dining table was completely filled with Menchi's medicinal dishes.

Aside from a salad and a herb-wrapped meat dish, the other five plates were all meat soups!

Kastro and Kalista sat with perfect posture, while Menchi eagerly explained the dishes to Moro.

"This is Rock Worm and Tiger Fang meat soup. Because I added three medicinal herbs, it has a slightly bitter taste—not exactly a gourmet meal, but if you eat it often, it'll strengthen your bones and muscles."

"…Wait, Worms and Fangs?"

Moro stared at the sticky, grayish meat soup with a weird expression.

Menchi nodded.

"Rock Worms—officially called Stalactite Worms—are a B-rank ingredient found only in the ancient caves of Gugan Jade. They live inside stalactites deep underground. Because they're so rare, only the most skilled Gourmet Hunters can locate them."

"..."

Moro raised an eyebrow, picturing a dark cave filled with thousands of stalactites—and hunters chipping away at them with pickaxes to find hidden worms.

"…Damn. Even when they're hiding inside rocks, they still can't escape being eaten, huh?"

"…"

Menchi paused, speechless.

Technically, he wasn't wrong.

Still, this was exactly what made Gourmet Hunters incredible—they could discover and harvest rare ingredients, crafting legendary meals that could captivate even the most refined taste buds.

Suppressing the urge to lecture Moro on the greatness of her profession, Menchi decided to keep things simple.

Pointing to the second dish, she said:

"This one improves eyesight."

"This one boosts blood circulation."

"This one strengthens joints and muscles."

"This one enhances the immune system—I eat it when traveling deep into jungles to prevent infections."

"This one speeds up energy recovery…"

One by one, she summarized the benefits of each dish.

Meanwhile, Kastro and Kalista sat there, stunned.

Noticing their expressions, Menchi smirked.

If they knew how difficult it was to obtain these ingredients—or how much money it took to put this meal together—they'd probably fall off their chairs in shock.

Even so, Moro was impressed by Menchi's expertise.

He had always associated medicinal cooking with old master chefs, yet Menchi—who was his age—had mastered it completely.

It was no wonder she would later earn the One-Star Hunter title with ease.

"Alright," Moro said. "Let's eat."

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