Killing his way through the ninja world, starting from being adopted by the second generation!

Fresh salmon, tender tofu, vibrant green asparagus, and a box of premium beef.

Since Uncle Hashirama hasn't tasted his own cooking in a long time, let's make some of his favorite dishes.

He first took out the salmon, sliced ​​it diagonally with the knife, and fried the skin on the hot pan until it sizzled, the oil seeped out, and the aroma instantly filled the air.

Sprinkle with a little sea salt and black pepper, then pan-fry the fish until the skin is golden brown and crispy, while the flesh remains tender.

Lianye skillfully flipped the fish over, and the aroma of fish mixed with a faint lemon scent wafted into the living room.

Next up is the finest beef.

He took out a piece of beautifully textured beef, lightly sliced ​​it with the blade, and let the marinade seep into the muscle fibers.

Heat the pan until it's slightly smoking, and the moment the beef is added, the aroma of the meat explodes and spreads, while the fat releases a rich, caramelized fragrance under the high temperature.

With a flick of his wrist, he flipped the beef in the pan, its surface turning a perfect caramel brown while the inside remained an enticing pink.

"Gulu——"

In the living room, Hashirama Senju smelled the aroma, and his stomach growled involuntarily.

He looked at Ban with a grin: "How about it? I told you Lianye's cooking was pretty good, didn't I?"

The rich aroma wafted over even before the dishes were served.

Madara Uchiha crossed his arms, his expression still cold and stern, but his Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

This smells quite nice.

He didn't refute Hashirama, but simply gave a faint "humph," his gaze involuntarily glancing towards the kitchen.

I didn't eat anything yesterday, and now that I smell the aroma, I do feel a bit hungry.

It seems Hashirama wasn't lying to me; this kid's cooking skills are pretty good.

As for whether it's as exaggerated as Hashirama described, we'll have to wait until we eat it to find out...

Hashirama Senju smiled without saying a word; he was already looking forward to Madara's expression when he tasted the delicious food.

I'm sure Ban will love Renya's cooking.

……

Unaware of the commotion outside, Lianye focused on preparing the last dish—tofu miso soup.

He used bonito flakes to make a broth as a base, added soft tofu and thinly sliced ​​shiitake mushrooms, and finally drizzled a spoonful of homemade red miso on top.

The little smell came right up.

The soup noodles were bubbling gently, exuding a fresh and fragrant aroma, with the steam carrying a rich bean flavor.

Hashirama Senju took a deep breath and couldn't help but sigh, "Renya's cooking skills are as good as ever. I can already smell the aroma before I even taste it."

This time, Ban nodded slightly.

Indeed, I'm tempted to give it a try; this kid really does have some skills...

He turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on the kitchen doorway.

……

Lianye wiped the sweat from her brow and plated the last dish of stir-fried asparagus. The bright green asparagus was garnished with a few snow-white garlic slices, and the refreshing aroma neutralized the greasiness of the meat.

"Gentlemen, dinner is ready." He carried the dishes out of the kitchen and met Ban's dark eyes.

Ban's gaze swept across the dishes on the table, finally settling on the perfectly pan-fried salmon.

Hashirama couldn't wait any longer and picked up his chopsticks: "Then I won't be polite."

He's been craving this for a long time.

Ban was silent for a moment, then slowly reached out and picked up his chopsticks.

He wanted to see if Renya's skills were as exaggerated as Hashirama had described.

Madara Uchiha gently poked the salmon with his chopsticks, and the flesh separated like silk, revealing the delicate pink texture inside.

He put the fish into his mouth expressionlessly, but the moment his tongue touched the fish, his pupils contracted almost imperceptibly.

What does this taste like?

The fish has a crispy outer skin, but the inside is tender and melts in your mouth. The flavors of sea salt and black pepper intertwine on the tongue, and are finally lifted by the refreshing aroma of lemon. It's an unbelievably perfect dish.

Ban paused for a moment, then reached for the next piece of fish.

Hmm, let's try another bite.

……

Hashirama was engrossed in eating when he looked up and noticed that half of the salmon on his plate was gone, while Madara's chopsticks were precisely picking up the last piece of fish belly meat.

The fish from this location is the most delicious!

"Madara, leave me some!" Hashirama quickly stretched out his chopsticks to stop him.

Ban's chopsticks paused in mid-air, then she gave him a cold look: "Who told you to eat so slowly?"

Hashirama: "..."

He figured he could only appreciate the freshness of the ingredients by eating slowly, but when he looked up, the spotted grouper had almost finished the salmon.

Lian Ye watched this scene, her lips twitching slightly.

Are these two really the legendary Asura and God of Shinobi?

Why does it look like a starving ghost being reincarnated...?

Ban's movements appeared elegant and composed, but the act of picking up food with chopsticks never stopped.

In the blink of an eye, more than half of the beef was gone.

Hashirama finally realized what was happening and quickly joined the food-grabbing frenzy. The two chopsticks clashed, almost leaving afterimages on the table.

Lianye's chopsticks froze in mid-air, and she hesitated to pick up any food.

Never mind, you guys eat first.

"Madara, I clearly saw this piece of meat first!" Hashirama panicked when he saw Madara take the largest piece of beef.

"First come, first served." Ban scoffed dismissively. "Only the weak need to make excuses."

"Hey, did you just use chakra?!" Hashirama realized why Madara was moving so fast.

Ban silently chewed his beef, offering no comment.

"Damn it, you cheated!" Hashirama angrily picked up a small piece of beef.

Lian Ye watched as the two almost came to blows over a meal, then silently got up and went to the kitchen, bringing out a plate of pan-fried fish as a backup.

This lunch was originally intended for Tobirama Senju, but now it can only be eaten by the two of them.

I'll buy the ingredients later and make another one.

Madara Uchiha's gaze immediately locked onto the newly served salmon. He maintained a cold and aloof demeanor, but his chopsticks had already silently reached for it.

Lianye tactfully placed the fried fish in front of Ban, otherwise Ban's chopsticks would come over.

Upon seeing this, Ban's eyes revealed an expression of appreciation. This kid is not bad, worthy of being one of his own people.

……

The last piece of beef was picked up by Ban and put into his mouth.

The meat is tender, the fat melts on the tongue, and the spiciness of black pepper and the sweetness of the special sauce blend perfectly.

Ban slowly put down his chopsticks, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly said, "It tastes good."

Hashirama, who was holding a bowl of miso soup, almost choked when he heard this. "Madara, you just... praised Renya?"

He knew Madara would like Renya's cooking, but he didn't expect Madara to praise it.

Ban is such a proud person that he almost never praises others.

Unless you get his approval...

Madara glanced coldly at Hashirama, but when his gaze turned to Renya, it was unusually devoid of its usual sharpness, instead carrying a hint of barely perceptible approval.

Hashirama was not lying to himself; the food this kid made was indeed delicious.

I really like the food you made.

This was the first time in years that he had eaten such delicious food.

Lian Ye was taken aback for a moment, and said with some flattery.

"Um, thank you, Lord Madara..."

P.S.: Hehehe, typing is so much fun, hehehe, sob sob...

Chapter 230 Madara's Invitation

"Ban! You actually know how to compliment people!"

Hashirama Senju stared wide-eyed as if he had seen something unbelievable, then burst into laughter.

The only person who could receive praise from Madara... besides himself, was Renya.

It's clear that Renya has earned Madara's approval in terms of cooking skills.

Madara Uchiha snorted coldly, but did not refute.

It tasted really good; it was the first time he had ever eaten such delicious food.

No wonder Hashirama kept praising Renya's cooking on the way here; it turns out his food really is delicious...

In the past two years, he has been searching for a suitable base all over the ninja world. He has visited many famous restaurants along the way, but their culinary skills are nowhere near as good as Renye's.

Hashirama was right; he really did come to like this kid's cooking.

Although he was full, he wanted another serving.

Seeing the smug expression on Hashirama's face, Madara gave up the idea.

We can only have dinner here tonight.

"Renya, thank you for your hospitality." Hashirama took out a tissue to wipe his mouth. "Your cooking is as good as ever!"

He was somewhat envious of Tobirama, who could eat all sorts of delicious food made by Renya every day.

Unlike him, who would sneak back to eat a meal, afraid of being discovered for faking his death and leaving.

"Tobirama is really lucky..." Hashirama couldn't help but sigh.

If I had known that Renya was such a good cook, I wouldn't have let Tobirama adopt her.

He and Mito adopted Renya, and they were able to eat all kinds of delicious food every day.

Of course, Hashirama was just thinking about it.

The initial intention of adopting Renya was not to provide her with delicious food, but to allow Tobirama to lower his guard against the Uchiha clan through his interactions with Renya.

If it were any other Uchiha child, they might not have achieved the same effect as Renya.

He has now gained Tobirama's approval, according to rumors—

Ren Ye is very likely to become the next Hokage!

This made Hashirama very gratified. Tobirama's ability to make Renya Hokage showed that he had let go of his prejudice against the Uchiha clan.

Otherwise, he would never have considered making Lian Ye the Hokage, not even his adopted son!

"Uncle Hashirama, you're too kind." Renya brought over two cups of hot tea and placed them in front of the two of them.

Seeing that they had finished eating, he began to clear the table of dishes.

Madara Uchiha watched Renya clearing the dishes with appreciation, thinking that this kid was just to his liking.

He suddenly spoke up: "Kid, would you like to come with me?"

The voice wasn't loud, but it stunned both of them.

Ban's voice remained calm, as if he were discussing the weather today.

But these words, when they landed in the room, were like an explosive tag exploding in the middle of the dining table.

No, it's even more serious!