In a world filled with Blacklist Hunters chasing criminals and Ruin Hunters seeking lost civilizations, Menchi’s dedication to the culinary arts can seem trivial to the uninitiated. However, Yoshihiro Togashi uses Menchi to establish a core theme of the series: being a Hunter is about obsession.
The tension between Menchi and the examinees highlights the gap between "strength" and "skill." Most candidates viewed the exam as a test of physical might. When Menchi tasked them with making pork dishes and later sushi, the likes of Hanzo and even the protagonist group struggled with the concept of "finesse." hunter x hunter menchi
During the Second Phase of the exam, her physical presence is enough to intimidate seasoned warriors. Her refined senses—particularly taste and smell—are honed to a supernatural degree, allowing her to judge the quality of a dish (or the potential of a candidate) with a single glance or bite. The Conflict at Visca Forest In a world filled with Blacklist Hunters chasing
