In Toriko With A Chat Group

[Training Simulator Activated]

[Starting talent trait selection...]

[Heaven Rewards Diligence: Every effort you put into training will be rewarded accordingly!]

"Huh? Me, Heaven Rewards Diligence?"

Hata Kei sat in front of his shop, staring blankly as the system's voice echoed in his mind.

It had been two years. Two years since he transmigrated into the world of Toriko!

From having absolutely nothing to now owning his own house and shop—and he was even considering buying a car—he had worked tirelessly to build a stable life.

And now, suddenly, the system appeared. He was momentarily unable to react.

After a brief pause...

"System, you're finally here! Do you have any idea what I've been through these past two years?!"

"I wake up at dawn and work till late! I sweat, I bleed! I push myself to the limit!"

Kei was genuinely on the verge of tears. As a transmigrator, he was stuck in his original body—weak, unhealthy, and without Gourmet Cells.

In this world, not having Gourmet Cells meant there was no way to grow stronger. His potential was essentially locked, no matter how hard he tried.

The most he could do was train his body to be slightly stronger.

"Haa... System, give me a rundown of your abilities."

[This system provides a Training Simulation function, automatically searching across the multiverse for worlds and projecting the host into them for simulation.]

[Any improvements gained during the simulation will be fully retained upon completion.]

[Additionally, at the beginning of each simulation, the host can draw three talent traits as abilities for that session.]

"Oh, so what does this Heaven Rewards Diligence do?"

[It is a personal talent trait of the host. It is permanently active and does not count as one of the three simulation traits.]

"Oh."

"Boss, I need some fish."

Just as Kei was discussing the system's functions, a customer walked in—a burly man with blue hair and a scar on his face.

"Mhm? What brings you here?"

Kei looked up and saw none other than Toriko, the protagonist of Toriko—a man with ridiculous plot armor and cheat-like abilities.

"Haha! We're heading out on a boat to hunt the Galala Crocodile. Thought I'd drop by while passing through."

"By the way, wanna come with us?"

Toriko extended an invitation to Kei.

"Nah, I've got my shop to manage."

Back when Kei first arrived in this world, he had teamed up with Toriko, thinking that following the protagonist would mean endless opportunities.

However, after some time, he realized that the gap in strength was simply too massive, so he eventually gave up on tagging along.

"Alright, let's go on an adventure together when you've got time."

Toriko seemed slightly disappointed—he had been looking forward to traveling with Kei. After chatting for a bit, he bought a large quantity of ingredients to support Kei's business before heading off.

Once Toriko left, Kei refocused on his system.

"How do I start a Training Simulation?"

Initially, Kei wasn't in a rush to grow stronger, but after seeing Toriko again, his drive reignited.

He had to start training immediately!

[Searching for world anchor... Searching, please wait.]

Ten minutes later…

[Still searching...]

Twenty minutes later…

[Still searching...]

Thirty minutes…

"Boss, how much for this meat?"

"Do you have ingredients suitable for frying?"

"Boss, is this vegetable fresh?"

Kei looked at the still-loading system and gave up on it entirely. This thing was like a progress bar stuck at 99%.

Like a game where the enemy had 1 HP left—just a sliver away from being done, but completely unmovable.

[You successfully sold an item. Your business management skill has slightly improved.]

[Through physical activity, your physical fitness has slightly improved.]

"Well, the system might be unreliable, but this Heaven Rewards Diligence trait is actually pretty decent. Improving in every area, huh?"

Seeing the notifications pop up, Kei nodded in approval. Then, he started exercising inside his shop. Every so often, a new message would appear.

[Through physical activity, your physical fitness has slightly improved.]

After half an hour…

Kei had been working out non-stop for thirty minutes. Not only was he not tired, but he actually felt even more energized. His body felt stronger by the second.

The only downside? He was constantly hungry and had to keep eating to replenish energy.

"Grind! Nothing but pure grind! Who says a mere mortal can't become a god?! My fate is mine to decide! Grind!!!"

Kei made up his mind—if the system was unreliable and transmigration was uncertain, then he would rely entirely on himself! He would train like crazy, push himself beyond his limits!

[The Multiversal Chat Group invites you to join. Accept?]

"Yes."

Kei instinctively chose 'Yes' upon seeing the notification. But after confirming, he realized—wait, this wasn't his system!

[Congratulations, Hardworking Slacker, for joining the Chat Group.]

[Congratulations, Undefeated Man, for joining the Chat Group.]

[Congratulations, Little Demon Mirajane, for joining the Chat Group.]

(End of Chapter)

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