Ep 27. The Explosive Fire Shakes Ice Mountain! the Identity of the Masked Man!

The Explosive Fire Shakes Ice Mountain! The Identity of the Masked Man! is the 27th episode of the first season of the anime series, Toriko. The episode begins with a group of adventurers, including Toriko, who are attempting to climb to the top of Ice Mountain, a treacherous and dangerous terrain covered in snow and ice. While they climb, they notice a series of large explosions occurring on the mountain, which shake the ground beneath them and threaten to send them tumbling down to their deaths.

As they investigate the explosions, they encounter a mysterious masked man who seems to be causing them. The masked man is dressed in a black outfit with red accents and carries a small device that seems to be capable of producing powerful explosions. He initially refuses to explain what he is doing on the mountain or why he is causing explosions, but Toriko and the others are determined to find out.

Meanwhile, back at Gourmet Corp headquarters, a group of scientists is analyzing the data from the battle between Toriko and the Gourmet Corp's beast, Devil Serpent. They discover that the beast was not a natural creature, but rather a genetically engineered monstrosity created by the Gourmet Corp. The scientists are shocked by this revelation and begin to question the morality of the organization and its leaders.

As Toriko and his group continue to climb Ice Mountain, they encounter a new and dangerous threat in the form of a group of ice creatures that are able to move and attack at incredible speeds. The creatures prove to be a formidable challenge for Toriko and his companions, but they eventually manage to defeat them through a combination of strength, skill, and teamwork.

Having overcome this obstacle, Toriko and the others continue to pursue the masked man, who they believe holds the key to unraveling the mystery of the explosions on the mountain. As they track him through the snow and ice, they are eventually led to a massive cave hidden deep within the mountain. The cave is filled with strange and wondrous creatures, including one that seems to have a special connection to the masked man.

Finally, after a series of intense battles and close calls, Toriko and his companions confront the masked man and demand to know the truth about his intentions and his identity. The masked man finally reveals himself to be a former member of Gourmet Corp who has turned against them and is now working to stop their evil plans. He has been causing the explosions on the mountain in order to destroy several of the Corp's secret research facilities that are hidden there.

In the end, Toriko and the masked man team up to take on a powerful and dangerous enemy that threatens the very balance of the ecosystem. The episode ends on a thrilling cliffhanger that sets the stage for the next installment in this exciting and action-packed series.