Toriko, Vol. 34: The King Playing Around!!

Lots of things things happening in this volume that felt like rehashing the same formula and poor decision-making. The lost civilisation was found, another conveniently-placed hermit/ally saved them, a Dawn of the Planet of the Apes vibe, another expected “shock” at the power of the Monkey King, an expected initial defeat but miraculous survival, another mandatory power-up moment that just so happens to be taught to them by their convenient (if a bit suspicious) ally.

And yes, “Pair” is exactly what you'd expect it to be, although just why the “Birth Cry Tree” has “pseudo-Pair” up in this boughs is never explained. It's also a bit silly for Toriko to insist that the critically-wounded Komatsu be brought along into dangerous terrain - but it just so happens that their “transport” animal has just such an ability. Also, gravity just does not work that way, no matter how “cute” the concept of their power-up. All-in-all, I didn't really enjoy this volume. I just guess it's a just a bit too goofy.