I open the Shops and see if I could buy something.
[Shops]
Chakra
Bloodline Limit
Affinity
Talent
Jutsu
Weapon
Medication
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Raw Ingredient
Utensils
[Achievement Points: 9000]
I stop scrolling down when I see Raw Ingredient and click it.
[Raw Ingredient]
Vegetables
Fruits
Meat
Fish
Shellfish
Grains and legumes
Dairy Products
Herbs and Spices
Perfect.
I click the Fish, and there I find Bluefin Tuna.
[Item]
Name: Bluefin Tuna
Rank: C
A fresh and delicious Tuna taken from the ocean.
Price: 100 AP
That price is outrageous! Bluefin Tuna costs me a C-rank customer?
I bought it anyway.
Ding!
Bluefin Tuna has been saved in the Inventory.
Next one.
[Item]
Name: King Crab
Rank: D
A fresh and delicious King Crab taken from the ocean.
Price: 10 AP
Okay, I bought four.
Ding!
4x King Crabs have been saved in the Inventory.
Next, I go to the Herbs and Spices option to buy fresh Wasabi and bought a Tuna knife since I don't have one.
Ding!
Wasabi has been saved in the Inventory.
Ding!
Tuna Knife has been saved in the Inventory.
All of these ingredients and the knife cost me 150 AP.
I'm going to do Omakase, which leaves the chef to choose the menu.
After that, I went to the bigger kitchen at the back where I used to make preparations.
I check the Inventory, then click the Bluefin Tuna.
There's a big stainless steel cabinet in the middle where suddenly, a huge Bluefin Tuna manifested from a blue mist. The Tuna was also frozen, which means I don't have to worry about putting it on ice right away. When I lift it, it must be at least 100 kg or something.
Seems the system doesn't joke when it says it's fresh Tuna from the ocean. I could even tell that it's high-quality Tuna.
I decide to put it back in the Inventory since it's the best place to store Tuna where time doesn't flow.
I also check the other ingredients, and it's all good.
Finally, I check the system Shops again.
I was an experienced cook, but I never had any experience with butchering a giant Bluefin Tuna.
I click the Talent option.
Talent evaluation starts from Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Master.
[Item]
Name: Master ButcherSkill
Rank: C
You'll be able to handle any kind of meat.
Price: 1000 AP
However, when it mentions any kind of meat, I forget how pricey it was.
Ding!
Master Butcher Skill has been added to the Status.
What the fuck? Did I just get Hannibal's skill in that? I mean, fuck, it's disgusting!
Alright, I'm calm, I'm calm. Relax! There's something amazing too. Since I had Advanced Cooking from the beginning, I can purchase Master Cooking with just 250 AP.
Ding!
Master Cooking has been added to the Status.
In total, I just spent 1300 AP.
Compared to 50,000 AP, it's a small price I can live with.
Alright, let's cook.
I put the Tuna back in the cabinet.
As for the King Crabs, I put them on ice first.
The handle of the Tuna Knife appears and slowly manifests in my hand. It looks like a sword, but it's for Tuna.
Clack.
I glance over as the back door suddenly opens.
I saw Dad along with Ayame.
"Ken? I saw the light in the kitchen, so I was thinking it was not you."
"Little brother, you haven't come home for three days. What is going on?"
"Uh… I can explain."
Dad smiles, "Oh, you've got a girlfriend? Why not introduce her to us?"
"Well, yes. I mean, I've got a date with her."
I sidestep a little as they see a giant Tuna lying in the cabinet.
"That's Tuna?"
"WHOA! IT'S A HUGE TUNA!"
Ayame runs to see it closely.
Dad looks at me with his sleepy eyes, "Where did you get that?"
"You know, I'm a businessman too, right?"
"You're right. But, it's the freshest Tuna I've ever seen."
"Yeah, I know. It's expensive as well—Ayame! Stop! Put down the knife."
Ayame pouts as she lowers the Tuna Knife, "What? I want to taste it. We should get a bite too, right?"
I sigh, "Yeah, I'll give you two some. I mean, that was for Lady Hokage and Lord Kazekage."
They both blink twice before asking, "Who?"
"You heard me. They're going to come by for dinner."
After hearing this, I explain briefly.
Ayame begins to panic, "But our family specialty is Ramen! AGHH! Who's stupid enough to accept that offer!"
"Ayame! Let's trust Ken. I knew he wouldn't accept it if he couldn't." Dad then looked at me, "Alright, son. You've got the whole family here."
I tilt my head up. I mean, it's so wholesome that I might burst into tears.
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Once the guests arrive, it was Ayame who greeted and led them to their seats.
Thankfully, Shizune said that there are only six people to feed, which matches this shop's available seats.
I go to the dining table and see who the guests are.
I saw a woman with a huge chest, Tsunade, Shizune, the man with a tattoo on his forehead, Gaara, the girl with a huge fan, Temari, a dude with a sleepy face, Shikamaru, and lastly the mister worldwide—Kakashi!
Just seeing these guys here, I could smell AP itself.
"Hey, brat. I heard what Shizune said earlier. What are you trying to cook? That Gyoza?"
I smile at Tsunade, who smirks cheekily, "It's more special than that, Lady Tsunade."
"Hmmph! It should be a good dish."
I really want to say "wanna bet," but there's the Kazekage here.
"You're that famous man I heard of and the man hard to met. Can I call you Ken?"
I chuckle, "I'm not as famous as Kakashi though, but it's an honor, Kazekage. How was your trip?"
"It's a nice trip. I expected something on my way, but there wasn't. Please drop the honorific. You can call me Gaara."
Then I glance to his right, "Well, it's been a while, Miss Temari."
She blushes and coughs a little, "He-hello."
"You know my sister?"
I nod at Gaara, "Yes, Gaara. We met a few years ago. It was an interesting day back then."
"I see." He said emotionlessly. I look at Shikamaru as he yawns widely, "Hi, Ken. It's been a while since our last Shogi match."
I nod, "Let's do that later," meanwhile, Kakashi just sits at the corner, reading some smut.
After chatting a little, I bring the Tuna that has been cut the correct way. Everyone widens their eyes at this.
"Hell yeah! Bring it, kid!"
"Lady Tsunade, please mind your manners."
Tsunade is already drooling seeing this.
"That is Bluefin Tuna. It's rare to see one this big since it needs a lot of ice to keep the meat fresh," Kakashi commented as he finally shows interest.
Gaara nods, "That's true. Even in the Land of Wind, which is famous for its fishery, this far exceeds our quality. That's why they never catch big-sized tuna—because it's hard to keep it fresh. May I ask where you got this?"
I just smile calmly, "Well, the person who sold me this wouldn't tell me anything. And they also want their name to remain a secret."
I could see Gaara disappointed.
After that, this place becomes nothing short of a sushi fest. I do my job as head chef with my whole family backing me up with the cooking.
"Holy! It's a crab! It's the King Crab too! It's official, kid—you'll be cooking at every single meeting with the Kages! Shizune, write that down, write that down!"
"Yes…" Shizune sighs, but now she looks calmer compared to before.
I guess the pressure as Hokage's right hand burdened her too much.
It's really satisfying to see my customers happy eating our food like this. Me and my family worked hard on every dish we made. I also teach Ayame something since I've leveled up my cooking skill. Dad also seems to be paying attention.