Nextgen Kids: Legend of the Nine Newborn

The Aurora Bream

You know, since I established Zebra as a Fanalis, because of his magenta hair, Toriko actually has the blue hair of an Imuchakk now that I think about it.

Gourmet 10: The Aurora Bream

Augustus, Yuzu, and Tama traveled opposite of Imuchakk Village and toward the tail of Whale Mountain. Within the region where the tail began to curve up, there was a vast lake, and all the way on the other side of that lake was a waterfall-covered wall. Its light-blue colors shimmered from the refraction of light against the icicles. Indeed, icicles were constantly pouring down those falls, melding nicely with the water. The falls ascended all the way up the tail, originating from the incline of the fins.

The trio's eyes were drawn to the fins of the tail that stretched high in the heavens, mesmerized by its size and scale. "Nature sure is incredible..." Yuzu could only say.

"It sure is..." Augustus smiled, his new lollipop already prepared. "Alright, let's throw on our swimsuits and get going."

"Captain, we can't just swim in that! It doesn't have the warm bubble jets this time."

"Canst we find another entrance along the land?" Tama asked.

"I dunno, but if we were going to be swimming in an ice region, we should've asked the GKND to summon Melody or somebody. Maybe somebody from the village can help us."

"Oi! Hunter Augustus!"

"Hm?" Augustus cocked a brow and turned. They recognized the long-haired and muscular frame of Hina, equipped with several satchels along the rim of his blue tunic, as well as a harpoon in hand. "Hey, you're that Hina guy! Did you forget something?"

Hina approached them, brushing his bangs aside to reveal his sharp amber eyes. "You were the one to deal the final blows to the Raging Unicorn. But you said nothing."

"Oh...that was you?" Yuzu asked the captain.

"I mean, yeah. So what?"

"My sister and the villagers mistakenly believe I am the victor. My honor is built on a lie."

"What's the big deal? You were already fighting the thing, so it was probably pretty worn down by the time I got there."

"You don't understand. Ever since the year started, I have struggled to slay that monster. The art of hunting and combat comes naturally to my brethren, and they have already slew their beasts. Everyone, even my own father began to doubt me."

"I guess we ruined an important tradition for you..." Yuzu replied with sympathy. "Cough, andbyweImeanCaptain!"

"Oh, real clever." August remarked.

"You probably didn't know what was happening." Hina understood. "It was probably your instinct to help a person in danger. And I saw Kona carrying you, so if she likes you, I can already tell you're a kind warrior."

"Yeah, but it wouldn't be right for me to steal your glory. Like I said, you were already fighting the thing, so it's not a total lie."

"It's not enough. I've decided I'm going to enter the Shiverspine Falls and challenge the strongest beast within."

"So, you wanna tag along or something?"

"Well, it does raise the question... are your bodies built for these temperatures? If you have to wear coats to walk on land, it gives the impression that the cold is intolerable for you."

"That is 100% accurate." Yuzu nodded simply.

"And even us Imuchakk could not survive the punishing icefalls without special training. However, there is a spot under the lake where the falls are blocked. A stone that we can swim under and get behind them. I can generate bubbles with my body hair, and they can serve both to maintain your oxygen and keep you warm in the chilling waters, so long as you stay close to me."