Master Craftsman of the Elven World

Chapter 482 The Sushi Master by the Big Pot Lake

On a secret island in the center of the lake, when a massive rock is shattered, the plant hidden within, shimmering with a red glow, is—

"Secret recipe, spicy seasoning!"

"Ha!" Gu Jianbao's nose twitched as he munched on the grilled rice ball sprinkled with spicy seasoning.

The blue-haired dog Riolu was the same, hugging the spicy grilled rice ball and eating it with relish.

Due to personality modification, both of them are Pokémon that like spicy food.

Brave, mischievous, stubborn, and afraid of loneliness—these four personality types all have a strong liking for spicy food.

"Hoo-ha~!" Victini stuck out its tongue, feeling a burning sensation. Despite being a fire-type mythical beast, it was surprisingly afraid of spicy food. After all, it was a little guy who loved sweets.

Genesect, however, showed no expression.

"Gorno?"

It was only slightly spicy; I didn't feel any spiciness at all.

Gu Yuyu Paopao, who defeated the fake Dragon Master and nearly turned Daguo Lake into a hot pot, had the following opinion on the spicy seasoning:

“Gu Yu (general)”.

Generally speaking! Of course, because of his slow-paced nature, he prefers the astringent taste.

"Huh?" The moss suddenly discovered a blind spot.

The secret seasoning has five flavors: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty.

However, in Pokémon nature modification, there is no "salty" option, only "astringent". Generally speaking, salty and astringent are two completely different flavors.

"I see. No wonder the salt seasoning provides 'health'. Since no Pokémon dislikes salty tastes, salt seasoning can be used as a substitute for salt and is the top secret seasoning that provides power to all Pokémon."

Looking at Mi Lilong, who had been beaten up and was now eating rice balls with him, Guangtai helplessly shrugged.

These Pokémon are all like that; you have to beat them up before they'll talk properly. But this time, it was Milion that came to provoke them.

This guy became curious about the bubbles, so he tried to drive them away with his tail, but he almost ended up as grilled sushi.

So, after imitating the appearance of sushi your whole life, have you ever actually eaten real sushi?
"Come, have a taste. This is sushi made with cod fillets. I apologize for the poor hospitality."

Watching the torpedoes darting around in the big lake, Guangtai couldn't help but think, "Are there really guys in this world who would shed their own flesh to feed other Pokémon?"
If it weren't for the fact that this dead fish always darts around the lake like a mad dog, it could almost be called a sacred fish of the treasure world.

There is an ancient story of Buddha cutting off his own flesh to feed an eagle.

Today, there is a light-weight cod that sheds its flesh to help all living beings.

If you were to become extinct, humanity would surely erect a grand monument to you and inscribe the words "forever remembered."

Of course, this method of losing weight doesn't come without a price.

The light cod lose their meat, which means they will lose more than half of their HP. In other words, if they are shaken again, they will be on the verge of death and can only wait for a passing savage to save them.

But this thing can also regenerate itself by mimicking vanilla.
Self-production and self-sales is considered to be one of them.

After all, it has been clearly stated that the slender cod possesses a powerful regenerative ability, shedding excess fat to become lighter before attacking its prey.

By giving up unnecessary meat, one can temper the mind and enhance spiritual strength.

The fat has a mild flavor, yet it's quite delicious.

In other words, for slender cod, losing weight is like an ascetic practice in India—a form of self-discipline and mental training!

"Rice grains!"

Mi Lilong looked at the fish sushi in front of him, sprinkled some mixed seasoning, mainly spicy, with an irresistible aroma that made his mouth water!
Okay, it's so hard to bear, but the real sushi is right in front of me, how can I resist!

I won't be polite!
"Overlord"

Groudon floated on the edge of the island, watching the Pokémon and two humans feast. Its mouth was wide open as if it had no intelligence, but in reality, it was also extremely hungry. Until Moss threw two pieces of sushi into Groudon's mouth like feeding fish!

"Hey, come and eat!"

The big catfish was delighted and let out a loud roar as it slurped down its food. Although two pieces of sushi weren't even enough to fill a tooth gap, the taste was truly unforgettable!
"Oh my, how much food would I have to buy every day to feed you! You're such a big eater!"

In the game, while the "Eat Roaring Beast" isn't exactly rampant in Daguo Lake, it's certainly not uncommon.

However, in reality, this guy is obviously not so easy to meet.

After all, it's unlikely that Pokémon with such a large appetite would cluster together in one area. The fact that there are only a few dozen in this big pot lake is already impressive, indicating that there is an abundance of resources here, enough to support so many big eaters.

"How about trying this? Cook rice into porridge, add some seaweed, grains, fish, and tree fruits that the 'Houba' likes, and then add some spicy seasoning."

"Put it in the iron pot, Riolu, use [Dragon Pulse] on this pot of porridge!"

"What are you doing?" Leihe, who was eating for free, almost choked. She stared blankly as Riolu used Dragon Pulse on the rice balls in the pot, then cooked them again with hot water, turning them into a thick, porridge-like substance. But the spicy porridge was emitting a strong, strange aroma.

Lightmoss explains: "This is a unique dish made for certain special Pokémon; humans cannot eat it."

“In a long time ago, some humans made similar things, which were called yudan. You can see the same food in my shop. But if you cook yudan a little further, you can make special porridge and dumplings.”

This cooking method is based on the Yuu-o Genyu-maru (a type of fish ball), which requires adding "evil wave" for seasoning when cooking that special food.

During the era of the Green-washing Fish, this is what the Dark Tail Black Fish likes to eat.

Even though the Roaring Dragon is a fish, and it can learn the Dragon-type Reverse Scale, it means it also has the power of a dragon within it. In addition, it has become a pseudo-dragon master by cooperating with the Million Dragon. It has no resistance to food that has been infused with dragon energy! Hmm. The Million Dragon seems to be the same way, its eyes are wide open.

Therefore, by referring to the method of making Yuu-o Genyu-maru, what was made was the "fish porridge" infused with the Dragon's Pulse!
Dragon Pulse is used for seasoning!

Pokémon moves are amazing, aren't they!
[Secret Recipe: Dragon Fish Porridge]

[Description: This is a food favored by Dragon-type and Water-type Pokémon. It incorporates Dragon Pulse energy, possessing abundant life energy, and includes a secret spicy seasoning. This mythical seasoning is said to have an exceptionally high level of spiciness; rumor has it that just one bite will cause an explosive increase in metabolism! It is also highly effective in improving bodily circulation! Toxins will also be eliminated from the body through profuse sweating!]

[Can greatly increase a Pokémon's HP Effort Values ​​and remove all status conditions!]

Yes, a fast metabolism has many benefits, but it also brings some drawbacks, so it should be eaten with other seasonings.

Therefore, some salty seasonings should be added to maintain good health. Bitter seasonings should be added to maintain the body's immunity.

"Bah!"

The giant catfish slapped its tail, seemingly about to unleash a water-based version of Flame Charge, "Wave Charge," as the fish porridge slurped down its belly. The intense life force excited the giant catfish!
Mi Lilong watched as Chi Houba ate with relish and immediately became unhappy!
Hey, hey, hey, I'm the real owner of this treasure!

The "Eat Roar" thing is just a Gundam I pilot!
Why don't you give the driver something good to eat?

"Of course, you won't be left out!"

Guangtai handed over the small bowl, and the little sushi fish immediately began to show off. Satisfied, he let bygones be bygones about the beating he had been beaten earlier!
Oh my, I've been making sushi my whole life, and this is the first time I've ever had sushi and rice porridge! Fish can't grow grains, it's so complicated!
"Hmm, sushi and fish porridge."

In the game, on the east side of Daguo Lake, there will be a picnicker standing at the end of the road leading into the lake along the river.

In addition to responding to the protagonist's Pokémon, talking to him will also teach you a series of recipes for sushi-flavored sandwiches that can be made during picnics.

So here's the question: I've already learned how to make sushi, so why do I put it in a sandwich before eating it?

"Since you can't make fish porridge, just remember this flavor. I'll teach you how to make sushi."

"It's a pity that, as a Dragon Pokémon, your move pool is quite barren. You can't learn Fire-type moves, and you don't even have the basic Sunny Day. It's clear that you have no affinity for Fire-type energy at all."

"Otherwise, we could turn the ponds near Big Pot Lake into hot pot, hmm, seafood hot pot. The Rock Wall Master has already made it. But that was a clear broth seafood hot pot; this one is spicy."

"If we're going to make hot pot, wouldn't the ancient Dinglu tripod be perfect?"

Guangtai shook her head helplessly and began to teach Milion Sushi making techniques.

The shape of the milt is based on sushi.

The original and six different colored versions correspond to different types of sushi:
The bowed posture corresponds to sweet shrimp sushi, and its different color corresponds to conger eel sushi;
The drooping posture corresponds to tuna sushi, and its different color corresponds to squid sushi;
A flat, upright posture corresponds to tamagoyaki sushi, while its different color corresponds to salmon sushi.

The reason there's spicy seasoning here is because wasabi and horseradish are sometimes used in the process of making sushi!
"As for grains, although there's no way to get delicious grains like Want Want Grains, I can't just plant the food I carry with me here."

"Then let's use tree fruits instead. Tree fruit sushi, isn't that a good idea?"

"Let's use this fruit!"

Guangtai pulled out a red fruit that looked like a grape or a cranberry.

That's right, that's its name.
Leihe pushed up her glasses: "These are cranberries. This fruit has a slightly spicy taste and a slightly astringent taste in the middle. In ancient times, it was ground into powder and used as a raw material for medicine. Moreover, this fruit grows very quickly. It is said that several fruits can grow in just four hours."

Light moss: "Generally speaking, the harvest depends on the soil nutrients, with a minimum of two and a maximum of ten. It is a very easy tree fruit to grow and harvest, and the yield is quite high. Apart from the slightly spicy taste that is not sweet, it should have no drawbacks."

"Feeding it to a Pokémon would make it easier to catch. However, in the Padilla region, due to the influence of the Primal Energy, there is a special power called Food Power, which is very similar to the power that comes with the fruit, right?"

Leihe said thoughtfully, "Hmm, now that you mention it, it does seem to be true?"

Lightmoss placed the fruit in front of Million: "These grains look a lot like rice, don't they? Top them with fish, sprinkle with seasoning, and then use a special move to season it. Use Dragon Pulse!"

"Let the dragon's energy, combined with the seasonings, fully infuse the fish and fruit."

"Mili!" Mi Lilong splashed around on the shore for a couple of moments, full of enthusiasm, thinking it was a great idea!

This way, you can mimic the texture of rice and make fruit sushi!

Its two appendages aren't just for show; they can function as "hands" on land!
"Hey, wait a minute." Leihe suddenly remembered something: "When I was casually watching the news earlier, I found some very strange headlines."

"Some people claim to have seen stone crickets that fry French fries, hairy cliff crabs that boil crab legs, and worms that are grilled in mining areas."

"Those guys, were they also Pokémon owners who got their Pokémon by you?"

"Ahem! We can't deprive Pokémon of their right to pursue delicious food!" Lightmoss coughed lightly. "I just made some delicious things while looking for seasonings, and they just grew to like them."

"Self-production and self-sales, that's what these treasure owners excel at!"

"Where is it produced and sold locally?" Leihe was speechless: "The news said that the oil Xiashi Bird used to fry French fries was stolen from the next town."

"It uses the fire-attribute move [Hot Wind] to heat the oil, then throws in potatoes stolen from near the town, along with a secret seasoning. The slightly bitter aroma can travel from the mountaintop to the foot of the mountain."

Lightmoss: "Well, after all, it's a Dark-type Pokémon, so petty theft is normal. Let's have the town or academy organize students to hunt it down. Those who defeat it can get a limited edition HM French Fries."

"Doesn't the academy have a treasure hunt every year? The exquisite dishes made by these treasure owners are something you absolutely must try during the treasure hunt!"

Leihe pondered, "No one would eat bitter fries, right? Is this really a treasure or a punishment? But, it's said that bitter seasoning can greatly boost one's immunity. You added it to the food you just ate, didn't you? I do feel a change in my body."

"Hmm, I feel healthier, and I can feel that much of the curse energy in my body has disappeared!"

Lightmoy was speechless: "It didn't say that it was immune to even curses. This is too healthy."

(End of this chapter)