Shirou's clones number 30 million

Just like when eating fish, you start eating from the outside.

"No, that's such a waste."

Shirou shook his head slightly, and with a flick of his right hand, a long sword appeared out of thin air in his palm.

With a wave of his hand, a flash of light appeared.

The next moment, the giant piece of roasted meat, about a meter in size, split open from the center and turned into dozens of small pieces like watermelons.

At the same time, the rich aroma of meat wafted out, sweeping in all directions and drawing the attention of everyone on the playground.

Many students who were cooking were affected to some extent.

"Excellent swordsmanship!"

Yukihira Joichiro stared intently at Shirou, and asked with a smile:

"With this level of knife skill, you should be able to remove the fish bones instantly when cooking ordinary fish, right?"

"Sure, would you like to learn?"

How long does it take to learn it?

"It will take at least three to five years, right? I'll give you a manual later, take it home and study it yourself."

Shirou smiled, picked up a piece of grilled meat, and took a small bite.

"It's delicious, you should try some too."

Why does this guy seem so nonchalant? Is there something wrong with the barbecue I made?

Yukihira Joichiro glanced at him in surprise, then picked up a piece of grilled meat and began to taste it.

The moment the roasted meat entered his mouth, he was immediately struck by a vision of a vast blue sea, blue sky and white clouds, and a giant fish battling humans.

To others, it appeared as if his body began to tremble violently after taking a bite of grilled meat, and his face displayed exaggerated facial expressions.

After a long while, he let out a long sigh, and while eating the meat, he said:

"That's amazing! I thought that the flesh of an animal of this size would be as soft as a whale's, but it's actually very firm."

"There are almost no bones in the whole piece of meat, which is simply against the common sense of biology."

"This level of meat makes even the finest ingredients pale in comparison."

"Mr. Sakurai, if you can produce more of these enormous fish, the culinary world will surely be transformed!"

Shirou didn't reply for a long time, then smiled and said:

"From the day Zhengyang Academy was established, the change in the culinary world was already destined."

"Yaeko, let those reporters come over for a taste test, give each of them a piece."

“Okay.” Yaeko Minezaki walked quickly toward the reporters who were eagerly waiting not far away and loudly invited them to come and try the food.

Amidst the envious glances of the students' parents, the reporters began to sample the food.

"Absolutely delicious! Is it the quality of the ingredients, or the chef's skill?"

"I think so. This is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten in my life. I'm so grateful to Mr. Sakurai."

"It's not greasy at all. If this were sold in a store, I definitely couldn't afford it."

In just a short while, only a few pieces of roasted meat remained on the table.

Seeing this, Yaeko Minezaki quickly picked up a piece of grilled meat, thinking to herself:

I almost didn't get any! What a close call!

“Aren’t there still so many student works?” Shirou said with a smile.

"Huh...? Did I say it out loud?"

Minegasaki Yaeko muttered something to herself in surprise, then looked at Yukihira Joichiro, before shifting her gaze to the students grilling meat in the distance:

"How can those students' works compare to Mr. Joichiro's?"

Just then, she noticed a woman suddenly walking towards her.

Her face looked vaguely familiar; although she was wearing makeup, her thin features were still discernible.

"Can I have one?"

Not far behind the woman, Erina Nakiri stood with her head down, looking like she was doomed.

Upon seeing Erina, Yaeko Minesaki immediately realized what was happening.

'I knew I'd seen this woman somewhere before. She looks so much like Erina Nakiri. This must be her mother, the boss's enemy.'

Minesaki Yaeko cautiously turned her head, about to speak, when she suddenly noticed that Shirou's pupils had turned red, and there were strange tomoe inside.

“Ms. Nakiri Managi, you’ve come at the right time. I was planning to treat everyone here to barbecue, but I couldn’t find enough chefs.” Shirou paused for a moment, then said casually, “Could you please cook for me?”

His words seemed to possess a strange magic, causing Nakiri Managi to nod unconsciously.

"it is good."

Minesaki Yaeko stared at Shirou in astonishment, then leaned close to his ear and whispered:

"Boss, what are you doing?"

"You make a dish yourself, but you can't taste it," Shirou chuckled. "Don't you find that kind of thing quite interesting?"

"Really? Wait, does she mean she should grill meat for everyone here?"

Is there a problem?

"People will die."

"How could grilling meat possibly kill someone? Besides, Ms. Nakiri Managi did this so that everyone present could have meat. If she really died from exhaustion, many people would have paid her the utmost respect."

Chapter 89 A Fair and Just Food War

Chapter 89, Section 90: A Fair and Just Food War

Why can't I stop? What's wrong with me?

Managi Nakiri placed the freshly made grilled meat on plates, letting the students and parents take it, and then began making the next serving.

Before I knew it, my clothes were soaked with sweat, and the makeup I had put on before leaving home in the morning had to be wiped off with a towel halfway through because of the excessive sweating.

More than five hours have passed since we started grilling the meat.

During this time, she didn't eat anything except drink water, and it's almost a miracle that she has been able to persevere until now.

Of course, physical exhaustion was nothing compared to the fear in one's heart.

She bent down to wipe away the sweat with a towel and then got back to work.

Not far away, Erina Nakiri looked at her with worried eyes.

This state clearly indicates that she has been controlled by hypnosis or something similar.

Such unscientific things actually exist in the world!

Of course, putting that aside for now, her health is the most pressing issue.

Judging from her swaying posture and constantly waving arms, she was clearly exhausted and about to give up.

Erina Nakiri stood behind her, silently watching her swaying body, her heart filled with hesitation.

The scene of her grandfather kneeling that day has been a recurring nightmare for her lately.

There is really only one way to save your mother.

As she continued to ponder, she had already reached the door of the chairman's office at Zhengyang Academy.

Faint voices could be heard coming from inside the door, indicating that the person was inside.

'...Why did I get here? What do I really want to do?'

My relationship with my mother isn't actually that good. If she hadn't suddenly appeared yesterday, I would have almost completely forgotten about her.

'Even if she works herself to death, I probably wouldn't care... That's how it should be, so why did I still come?'

'If I go in, who knows how I'll be treated?'

Hesitantly, his hands and feet moved on their own.

Thump thump...!

"Who is it? Come in."

Pushing open the door, all I could see was that guy.

It looks like they were on the phone just now.

"Erina Nakiri?"

"call……"

Erina Nakiri took a deep breath and said seriously:

"I challenge you to a duel. If I can cook a meal that satisfies you, how about you let my mother go?"

Shirou's face showed a hint of surprise, then he chuckled:

"After witnessing my duel with Yukihira Joichiro that day, you still dare to make this decision. Are you the kind of fool who knowingly walks into danger?"

A flicker of hesitation crossed Erina Nakiri's eyes. She gritted her teeth, but her expression hardened once more.

"Should it be okay or not?"

"Knowing there's no chance of winning, why insist on doing it?"

"There are some things that you must do even if you know there is no chance of success."

"I see. I don't dislike idiots. But, if it's a duel, what will you use as your bargaining chip?"

"The future! I'm using my own future as a bargaining chip."

Erina Nakiri paused for a moment, then said very seriously:

"Unlike my mother, who is a half-baked food critic, I really enjoy cooking."

"I... am sixteen years old this year. Fifty years from now, when I reach my grandfather's age, I will definitely be the most amazing chef in the world."