The strongest anime shop owner

“This crispy bread… if you soak the whole piece in the soup before eating it…!” A middle-aged examiner in a suit and glasses seemed to be doing something unique. He pressed the crispy bread into the soup with his chopsticks and then ate it. However, the result was still very delicious: “Mmm…! Just as delicious!”

"...When they were reviewing Soma's bento, they were all clearly enjoying their meals..." After observing the reviewers' reactions, Shoji Sato in the audience compared this situation to Soma's, and the result...

"Yeah... now they're staring intently, wolfing down their food..." Ibuzaki Shun chimed in, adding, "Judging from the inspector's current performance, it's clear they're not very good at eating. They're just too eager to eat, too much like a wolf!"

"So that's how it is. This deliciousness is practically violent... For this man, letting someone taste his food is like engaging in a brawl! He uses this method to subdue everything... to survive until now—" After tasting this dish, Senzaemon Nakiri understood the spirit the chef had imbued in it: straightforward, direct, and violent. That was his assessment of the dish.

"Old man... how long are you going to keep pretending? Let's have a one-on-one fight!" As Nakiri Senzaemon savored this dish, it seemed as if the dish had inherited the essence of the legendary chef, and the aroma of the food filled his mouth.

"Alright." And just like that, Senzaemon Nakiri's clothes came off. With his eyes closed, he thought to himself, "To actually dare to use brute force to make this old man take off his clothes—commendable courage!"

"It's not the classic 'clothes ripped' pose! This is a very rare mode..."

"This is a very rare mode..."

Seeing that Senzaemon Nakiri was revealing such a unique way of undressing already demonstrated the power and energy of this dish, and also attracted a lot of attention.

“The confidante of Alice…”

"Go and investigate what's going on with him!"

"Get ready to poach him—I never expected him to be such an outstanding chef!"

Upon seeing the image of the 硏境×沟谋硐种螅, I was struck by the image of the 芏啾冉嫌忻娜耍, and I still didn't recognize the 硏境〉娜硕际强夹卸鹄戳耍, 暇顾谋硐质翟谑翘哿耍, 裾庵秩耍, 灰遣辉诎笛坟舱郏, �噪旁谖蠢吹某绫囟ɑ嵊兴囊幌兀, �衷谔崆袄W苁敲挥写淼摹?

"Ugh... Next up is Su Luo's turn for review, but the atmosphere in the room seems..." Clearly, after the initial hushed rebuke, the atmosphere in the room was tense and uneasy. The judges were hesitant and reluctant to proceed.

"His 'water-draining' action just now...drained not only the hot water...but also the audience's interest in Su Luo's dish...it was all cut short by that action. Although he tried to make amends later, that sharp, decisive, and preemptive momentum had already influenced the audience. In such a large competition, while the dish itself is crucial, other factors can also affect the judges' judgment, such as the climate, temperature, the atmosphere of the competition, and the chef's cooking methods. So...this will definitely be tough for the later contestants..." The judge in the suit clearly understood the intricacies. Regardless of the circumstances, the judge's skill was evident.

"It seems he wasn't intimidated by the current atmosphere. After all, his opponent's dishes are so strong, the pressure must be immense." In the audience, Ibuzaki Jun crossed his arms and watched Su Luo continue to finish up the competition, seemingly unaffected.

"I don't think it's possible for Su Luo to be nervous in this kind of situation..." As soon as Ibuzaki Jun said this, Yoshino Yuuki immediately chimed in, because she had never seen Su Luo nervous before, so she wasn't worried about this at all.

"Oh, that's a real shame. I really wanted to see what he was like when he was nervous..." Ryoko Sakaki sighed, sounding as if she had lost a beloved toy. Everyone was speechless, thinking to themselves, "Sure enough, she becomes a completely different person when it comes to Su Luo. Su Luo-kun, give us back our ladylike and gentle older sister!"

"Although the opponent took the first game, I believe Su Luo-kun will definitely not lose..." At this moment, Mito Ikumi actually spoke up for Su Luo, and in a very firm tone. What was this? Was she trying to please her brother-in-law or something?

"Hey, why are you all looking at me like that... Do I have something on my face?" When Mito Ikumi said this, she saw that everyone was looking at her and was a little slow to react. She stammered, and her face turned slightly red, whether from being stared at or for some other reason.

"…Su Luo, do your best!" Soon everyone turned their heads away, saying nothing, and continued to watch the smoke-filled arena. Yoshino Yuuki clasped her hands together in a megaphone shape and shouted loudly to the arena to cheer on Su Luo.

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Chapter 194 Delicious Soup

"Since you can remain calm under these circumstances, you seem to have a good mindset. However, I won't go easy on you just because you're young." After Su Luo finished arranging the side dishes, she brought the finished dish up. It was obviously surprising that Su Luo, who was so young, could enter the official competition. As Su Luo brought up the dish, the old man who looked like Teacher Daitou said this.

"Old man, you're overthinking it." Although that's what she thought in her heart, Su Luo said aloud, "Of course, but I believe my dishes won't lose to those violent people... Violence is the worst."

"Oh, you're really confident then." The bald old man with glasses laughed. After all, most of these inspectors were old men, and when they saw a cute little kid like Su Luo, their attitude inevitably became more amiable: "In that case, I'll start tasting it first."

After saying that, the bald old man turned his attention to Su Luo's dish. Since there was no lid or anything, the appearance of the dish was directly exposed to everyone's eyes. In the white porcelain bowl, there were noodles at the bottom, and on top of the noodles, various side dishes were neatly arranged. They were all arranged in a circle with the lobster meat in the center as the center. In addition, the soup was so clear that it shimmered under the light. The whole dish looked like a mountain on the water.

"Upon seeing this dish, I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy..." When the bald old man saw this dish, he was obviously stunned. He originally thought that Su Luo was selected for the official competition because of her young age and good cooking skills, which made her a potential star. However, after seeing this dish, he immediately lost that feeling.

"Hmm... This broth looks so delicate, it's truly excellent, and the presentation is beautiful too... But..." The old man who looked like the dazed teacher was clearly impressed by the beautiful dish, but when he thought of this delicate dish and the rich ramen he had eaten earlier, he was clearly less enthusiastic: "After tasting the rich seafood ramen just now, this delicate ramen really lacks a sense of awe... Although the previous technique attracted a lot of attention."

"The environment × ditch mu is full of love."

"With such formidable dishes from their opponent, even Su Luo, who bears the name of a demon, might not be a match for them..."

After seeing the inspectors' appearance, everyone clearly understood what was going on. If it were them, they would probably have done the same.

"Don't say that. Although it may not be as good as that rich broth... it's still good to try it..." The bald old man originally thought Su Luo would feel frustrated or something when he saw this situation, so he didn't want such a cute child like Su Luo to show such an expression, so he said this, although he didn't sound very confident.

"This...this aroma is so refreshing, it feels like I've stepped into nature..." After hearing this, the old man who looked like a simpleton glanced at Su Luo. Just as he was about to pick up his spoon and take a casual bite, a fragrance wafted from the bowl. The aroma, a blend of various mountain delicacies and wild game, made him feel as if he had stepped into nature. Upon smelling this scent, his body visibly trembled. His previously listless expression vanished instantly. He clearly realized that he had underestimated this dish, so he became serious.

"Well... let's have a sip of the soup first..." Seeing such an extraordinary aroma, the dish must taste good too. The old man, who looked like a simpleton, couldn't wait to pick up the spoon and scoop up a spoonful of clear soup. As the spoon got closer and closer to his mouth, the aroma became even stronger.

"Mmm... This taste... I can't even detect a trace of spices, but the flavor of all those wild game mixed together... After tasting it, it's like returning to a primitive life, the pace of life slows down instantly... It's simply a refreshing taste..." As he savored the flavor, the old man who looked like a simpleton knew that this dish might have exceeded his expectations. But what he didn't expect was that the taste was even more delicious than he had anticipated. It was as if it slowed down his busy life in the city, allowing his whole body and mind to relax, bringing a sense of comfort, like returning to the carefree life of childhood.

"Since the broth is so delicious, then..." After drinking the broth, the old man who looked like Teacher Da Tou started eating the noodles. Since the most important broth was so delicious, the noodles must be just as good.

"As expected, the taste is still as delicious as ever... But... this is clearly just ramen, so what's with that smooth and slippery texture...?" When I picked up my chopsticks and put a noodle in my mouth, I didn't expect that without much effort, the noodle would slip straight into my mouth like an eel. As I kept stirring it, the slipperiness, combined with the original elasticity of ramen, made the noodles in my mouth feel like they came alive. The more I chewed, the more there were, and the more obvious that feeling became. It was really quite interesting.

“These must be the noodles we saw hanging in the air to dry earlier…” At this moment, the middle-aged man in the suit and glasses adjusted his glasses, clearly knowing something, and said.

"That's right. After the noodles are cooked, it's best to drain off the excess water. Otherwise, it will affect the final product to some extent. I hang the cooked noodles in the air so that each noodle can fully contact the air. Only through oxidation in the air can a film form on the surface of the noodles. When this film is put into the hot soup, the originally dried surface has developed a certain hardness. After being soaked in hot water, that hard surface will loosen and soften, thus creating this smooth texture while retaining the chewiness of the ramen. This not only creates this texture, but also dries out the water. It's a double benefit technique." Seeing that someone already knew something, Su Luo didn't hide anything and explained directly.

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Chapter 195 Review

"Actually, I'm quite curious. I don't know how you managed to blend the spices so naturally. I couldn't even taste them." One of the examiners, a chubby man with thinning hair and glasses, adjusted his glasses and asked with some curiosity, because he couldn't smell any spices at all. In his understanding, such a delicious and elegant flavor couldn't be made without any spices.

“It’s not that you didn’t notice, it’s that he didn’t add any spices at all. Throughout the whole process, he used the raw ingredients directly for cooking…” Just as Su Luo was about to say something, Senzaemon Nakiri, who had been silent all along, spoke up.

"How is this possible... This flavor is so rich..." Before Senzaemon Nakiri could finish speaking, several examiners exclaimed in surprise, clearly not believing that such a rich broth hadn't contained any spices, even though it was said by the man known as the Gourmet Demon King. They all looked at Su Luo, wanting a clear answer, since this was beyond their original understanding.

"That's true." Su Luo nodded and said calmly.

"That's truly incredible... This is the first time I've ever seen a chef who prepares food like this, especially when it comes to ramen." After receiving Su Luo's affirmative answer, they had no choice but to believe it. They clearly hadn't expected that dishes made simply by combining raw ingredients could be so delicious.

"Could this be one of the methods of making Chinese cuisine? If that's the case, then I really should go to China to see for myself... It would surely be a pleasant journey..." The old man who looked like Teacher Da Tou couldn't help but sigh after hearing this answer.

"If you're going... could you take me with you next time?" the bald old man sitting next to him chimed in.

"Of course, it'll be good to have company, and the journey will surely be very pleasant," the old man who looked like a simpleton said without hesitation.

"Then it's settled. Be sure to let me know when you decide on a date to go."

"Ok"

"So... next up is... um... sweet potato, burdock, wild mushroom... wait, there's even lobster meat! I didn't notice it before. I guess that's where the sweet and savory flavor comes from..." After drinking the broth and noodles, the next thing is the side dishes. Calling them side dishes is a bit of an exaggeration; they're more like the original ingredients, since they're the same ones used to make the broth. If that's the case, then the taste... to be honest, probably won't be too great, but it's still something to look forward to.

"Hmm...this...this is the true essence of culinary art." While eating the side dishes, each ingredient had its own unique flavor, but when they tasted the lobster meat, the inspectors' eyes widened. Only then did they realize that although the dish was made primarily with mountain delicacies, its true flavor was actually seafood-like. The mellow and sweet taste enhanced the original flavor of the lobster several times over.

"When I tasted the lobster meat, the cooking technique reminded me of someone... the current first seat of the Elite Ten - Tsukasa Eishi. His dishes are a way of enhancing the flavor of the ingredients themselves. However, this dish is relatively mild and natural. He uses the quantity and combination of ingredients, as well as the control of the heat, to create an enhancer that brings out the lobster's natural flavor to its fullest..." After eating the lobster meat, Senzaemon Nakiri felt as if he had transformed into a golden dragon, soaring freely above the mountains. In this state of mind, he was struck down by the oncoming wind. When he tasted this flavor, he immediately thought of someone: the first seat of the Elite Ten.

"Look, another unexpected way of taking off clothes. This is the second time today, and it's happening on the same court..."

"Oh my gosh... Su Luo-jun is just so amazing..."

After seeing this, many people started discussing it again. This was the most exciting duel they had seen in the competition so far, and it was really thrilling. When the members of the Polar Star Dormitory saw this scene, they breathed a sigh of relief for Su Luo. It seemed that the two sides were evenly matched.

"Both dishes are excellent, but if I had to choose one, I would probably choose Su Luo's." At this point, a relatively young woman among the judges spoke frankly. If she had simply said this, it might have seemed suspicious, so she later explained: "To be honest, as a woman, I don't really like dishes with overly strong flavors. However, after tasting the dishes, I felt a strong connection to the flavors. I couldn't resist the temptation, and the dishes were so delicious that I couldn't resist the strong flavors."

After eating this dish, I suddenly realized that rich and flavorful dishes can be quite delicious. It was actually the reason why I was somewhat uninterested in Su Luo's delicate and elegant dishes. But after eating them, I discovered that delicate flavors can also be so intense. The breath of nature swept over me, making my pores breathe freely. It was as if I could see the magnificence of the great mountains and rivers. In the contrast between the two, the taste was excellent.

However, personally speaking, I feel that the scenery is not as idyllic as it seems. I think it's a bit too much like the character Flying Hero, and I don't think it's as simple as a fleeting dream. I'm not a fan of the game ...

Although this dish uses the same type of ingredients, and your focus is on rich umami flavor, I personally think that your taste might be somewhat lacking.

While the rich umami flavor might be a bit much, it's undeniably present. Su Luo's dish centers everything around the lobster, creating a whirlwind of flavor. Moreover, it utilizes entirely natural ingredients, which is no easy feat. Despite the absence of seasonings, even oil, the result is certainly no less delicious than dishes made with seasonings. The use of a paper pot to remove impurities during preparation was also eye-opening. Therefore, considering the overall taste and sensory experience, I would choose this dish.

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Chapter 196 Dried Scallops VS Mountain Delicacies

"I disagree with your opinion. I think the food at the [unclear] market is better. I believe the food at the [unclear] market is more delicious."

In the blink of an eye, the judges' panel was engulfed in a heated discussion, clearly because the two dishes were so outstanding that they were difficult to judge.

"So young and already so amazing, what will they achieve in the future..."

"Have someone prepare information on these two people..."

"What... Su Luo is actually...?"

Seeing Su Luo's outstanding performance, it was clear that she had attracted the attention of many people. Some celebrities were issuing orders, seemingly preparing to win over the two of them.

"Hey...! Give me that bowl of ramen too!" At this moment, a voice cried out, "Hey! Give me that bowl of ramen too!"

"Take it yourself!" Su Luo wasn't like Tian Suo, looking at the surrounding scenery and immediately ordering people to help.

Okay, the result is that the situation is very complicated. The ...

"It has a really rich flavor. Although it tastes very good, mine may not be inferior to yours..." After taking a bite, Su Luo found that the flavor of the dish cooked with various seafood was very delicious. Compared to her own dish, although hers was better, the flavor was almost the same. As for who would win, it would probably depend on what the inspectors thought.

What an intense final battle... The spirit that both sides poured into the facade! It all turned into delicious food, and even materialized!!

The spirit bestowed upon the dishes from the wood market by Su Luo and Jing X Gu Jiao Jiao Lou Yu Mu Chang transformed into an armored humanoid creature, charging towards Su Luo with its fists clenched: "Beat him until he's unrecognizable—! [Traditional French Fish Soup]"

Facing the treacherous terrain, the ancient city of Xichang stood tall and imposing, its inhabitants shrouded in mist and shadow. They strove to climb the steep slopes, their faces etched with the rugged, untamed spirit of the ancient city. The landscape was a tapestry of vibrant colors, a breathtaking panorama of countless trees and trees, a scene of breathtaking beauty and tranquility. The ancient city of Xichang was a place of breathtaking beauty and tranquility, a place of breathtaking beauty and tranquility, a place of breathtaking beauty and tranquility, a place of breathtaking beauty and tranquility.

"Dried scallops, dried scallops, dried scallops, dried scallops!"

"Mountain delicacies, mountain delicacies, mountain delicacies, mountain delicacies!"

Just as the two were locked in a fierce battle, Senzaemon Nakiri picked up a brush as big as a mop, dipped it in ink, and at that moment, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. Everyone stopped talking, even their hearts were pounding, and they waited quietly for the final result.

"The commander-in-chief picked up the brush... Who is the winner...? Which one?"

"This delicious showdown is so intense! Who... will be the winner?"

As Senzaemon Nakiri picked up his brush and began writing on the white paper, everyone stared intently, not daring to relax for even a moment, for fear of missing this most exciting moment.

"Tie! The two are tied for second place, so both will advance to the next round!!"

Soon, two bold calligraphy characters appeared side by side on the white paper.

"What!? A tie?! This actually happened in this kind of competition mode... this..."

"That's fantastic! Both of you performed brilliantly. This means your performances from now on will be even more outstanding. It's truly something to look forward to..."

After the result was announced, many people were surprised because, in their understanding, this situation would never happen. After all, if this were done, there would definitely be an extra person, which would be difficult to handle.

"This result is quite unexpected, but it's also within expectations." After seeing the result, Su Luo slowly breathed a sigh of relief. Although she seemed calm on the surface, she was actually a little nervous inside. After all, the two dishes looked very similar. As for the result, it would depend on the preferences of the judges. Generally speaking, it would be impossible for such a result to occur, so she was somewhat surprised. However, according to Totsuki's usual practice, as long as someone is strong, they will be given a chance to perform, so this was also within expectations.

"Distinguished guests... Today's competition schedule has come to an end. The third and fourth matches will begin tomorrow. Please take care of your safety when you leave." After announcing the results, today's competition officially came to a close. Just then, a voice came from the loudspeaker.

"Let's go greet Xiao Luo Luo." After watching Su Luo leave, Soma said.

"Damn it, how many times have I told you not to call me Xiao Luoluo?" However, when Su Luo turned her head, she suddenly realized that several people had already disappeared, and one of the people who remained said, "You're a little too late. They're long gone."

"Really? Then let's go over there too." Soma scratched his head and said after hearing this.

At the exit of the arena, Su Luo was walking towards the inside when a figure rushed towards her. Before Su Luo could react, everything went black, and her head seemed to sink into something soft. A fragrance wafted from her nose, and a joyful voice followed behind: "Little brother, you are amazing!"

Okay, hearing that address and voice, if Su Luo still didn't know who it was, she might as well just die. Also, big sister, please let go first, okay? Let's talk this out, don't just use weapons on me right away. Su Luo was suffocating and could only make buzzing sounds. She was desperately pushing forward with both hands, trying to break free. However, research showed that Sakaki Ryoko's small body was filled with the strength of a big man, so breaking free was simply impossible.

"You bastard! Let go of my Ryoko-neechan..."

"Ahhh... my goddess, that's what I want!"

"If I could be hit like that, how wonderful that would be. I'd be willing to suffocate to death."

Because this was still in the exit passage, people on both sides could still see what was happening here. When they saw Ryoko Sakaki make this move, it was simply a divine blessing, immediately arousing all kinds of envy, jealousy and hatred, wishing they could take Su Luo's place.