JAPAN - As videos and internet think pieces continue to pair the stoic nature of cucumbers against the instinctual wariness of our favorite domesticated felines, this lone cat has dared master his own nature in the face of a more important mission; food.

めっちゃきゅうり食うねんけどうちの猫 pic.twitter.com/GTSAaNeIH4

— ぽめしば@人走中 (@poooom4) July 4, 2016

Hokuro-kun, a cat hailing from Japan, is reportedly a shy feline who runs away from strangers and chooses to reserve his love for his owners and any vegetables in sight. According to RocketNews 24, this vegetable-obsession also includes a cat's assumed nemesis, cucumbers. 

Knowing his penchant for veggies, Hokuro-kun's owners even attempt a confrontation to tempt fate, placing a cucumber on the floor in a position which for most cats, sparks a traumatic and fearful instinct. For Hokuro-kun? Just another politely laid out tasty morsel, proving cucumbers inept in this battle, as seen below.

@poooom4 飛び跳ねませんね… pic.twitter.com/FUTBl7OwAB

— ぽめしば@人走中 (@poooom4) July 5, 2016

RocketNews24 stated that although it may seem strange to our eyes, veterinarians have divulged that it’s not uncommon for cats to eat vegetables with rapture, as long as not consumed in excess. 

And just as bonus, because who doesn’t love an oddball, here’s the last video of the brave veggie-forward feline showing his affections for a sweet potato.

@poooom4 先日はさつまいも食べました pic.twitter.com/88pojDKS9b

— ぽめしば@人走中 (@poooom4) July 4, 2016

Does this mark the end of cats vs cucumbers? Truthfully, probably not, as neither faction can truly be declared a “winner,” but keep up with AndNowUKnow as entertaining videos continue to surface with veggies positioned in the surprising limelight.