People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Of course, we didn't expect to be the first customers. We're really lucky. But I heard that we were supposed to come early. Is it because we're closing early today?"

Lucifer and the others were taken aback. After exchanging glances, they shook their heads in unison. Yuko Ichihara said, "We don't know. We don't know why we were advised to come early today. Maybe it's because Minami and the others came? Hmm... we're not sure. You'll have to ask our husbands."

On the other side, Soryuuin Shion and Ameyu Zanzan had just returned from Imperial Sakura University when they saw Soryuuin Akemi and the others discussing something.

Soryuin Shion walked to the sofa, picked up a glass of water, and without caring whose it was, took a sip before saying helplessly, "Akami, what are you talking about?"

"We're talking about Touka!"

"Oh, that's not surprising. How was your shopping today?"

Sōryūin Akemi said with a smile, "Sister! Tōka has decided to come to Sakura Imperiale and study humanities, but that means she can only be in Aunt Yasha's class."

Hearing this, Shion Souin smiled and said with delight, "Really? That's wonderful! It's been so long since Sora. Finally, Sakura has sent someone again. It's been such a long time. When does she plan to come to class?"

"Touka said she can go to class tomorrow. Sister, can you arrange it?"

"Of course! It's no big deal! I'll just take her to school later. I don't have time tomorrow, so I'll have Zhanzhan go in the morning. Zhanzhan, you know where my seal is, right?"

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Tenyu Zanzan nodded and said, "Okay, aren't you supposed to have your first formal meeting with Otonokizaka tomorrow? You don't need me to come?"

"No need, I can handle it myself. In that case... I'll leave Touka in your care. You know her personality well, right?"

Soryuin Akemi nodded and said, "Yes, she really does seem very aloof. Although she is much gentler to acquaintances and family, she still seems a bit too calm. I don't know if it's innate or something she's developed from."

"Just assume you have both. Oh, right, Zhu Mei, tomorrow give Touka a set of test papers, and also give her the midterm and final exam papers from recent years. The textbooks where she lives are a bit different from here, so there will be some knowledge points she hasn't learned and she doesn't know the specific exam format."

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"Okay! It's a pity I'm a science major, otherwise I could lend her my notes. Now I can only show her my English and Chinese notes."

"Something is better than nothing. By the way, did Tsunade bring back a few girls?"

Shiina Mashiro and Akemi exchanged a strange glance and nodded. Soryuin Shion frowned and asked, "What's going on? What does that expression mean?"

"Sister... is it really okay to call her 'little girl'? It's fine with Konan, she's about the same age as Kosuke, but... Kushina and Mikoto should be at the same level as the older sisters, right?"

"Eh? Oh, I almost forgot about that. It's good that you're here. Take Touka around more often, and invite her over for a visit sometime. We're all family anyway."

"Oh, right, sister, Mom sent you a message asking you to make a video call to her after you get home. She specifically requested that it be a video call."

Soryuin Shion, who had been sharing cigarettes with Chihiro Sengoku and Shizuka Hiratsuka, was also taken aback and said with some confusion, "Huh? What's going on...? These parents seem to be all very active all of a sudden..."

"Hmm..." x4

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Chapter 290 The Question of Hanzo Shiranui, Mai Shiranui's Explanation (Please Subscribe~)

The atmosphere in the dojo was very strange. Hanzo Shiranui had been silent for a while, while Mai Shiranui was kneeling on the cushion opposite the coffee table, looking at Hanzo with anticipation.

After a long silence, Hanzo Shiranui finally spoke in a deep voice: "Mai, what did you say? Another world?"

Mai Shiranui nodded, her face full of anticipation, and said, "Grandfather, you must believe me, it's true, it's really true! I'm definitely not hallucinating or dreaming, and I'm not joking, it's real!"

Shiranui Hanzo knew his granddaughter's personality. He was right to say she was fashionable and had the fantasies a young girl should have, but he would never make baseless accusations.

My granddaughter is truly someone else's perfect child. She can cook, has a gentle and kind personality, is bold and outspoken, straightforward and innocent, beautiful, accomplished, hardworking, and very obedient. She is a standard ninja, warrior, and Yamato Nadeshiko, as well as a qualified senior, older sister, and friend.

His granddaughter was incapable of lying, but another world... in an era without even smartphones, it was something he couldn't quite accept. It was simply unbelievable, a fantasy.

"Xiao Wu, tell me what happened. Why didn't you tell me before?"

Mai Shiranui tilted her head and said, "Because Grandfather has to go out to do things, he might suspect that I am not going out to do things properly and he will not feel at ease. Besides, since Grandfather is going out, he definitely can't go, so I didn't tell you."

Shiranui Hanzo nodded. As expected of his beloved granddaughter, she was truly thoughtful. Shiranui Mai then carefully recounted to Shiranui Hanzo everything that had happened before and after going to the shop.

After a moment of silence, Hanzo Shiranui said, "Although it sounds like an unrealistic fantasy, you speak very fluently and logically, and you have plenty of time, so I'm willing to believe in something that's like a myth."

"Grandfather, it would be best if you could believe me, but we can't go there yet. There are still some customers from that world in the shop. If we go too early, the door will light up and might scare them."

"That's fine, but Xiao Wu, if that's the case, then the other world you mentioned must be highly similar to this one? Is it possible...?"

“Grandfather, I know what you mean. I can assure you that it’s absolutely not true. Roronoa Zoro is from a pirate world, and Mrs. Lucifer is the Lucifer you’re imagining. Moreover, the computers and cell phones over there seem to be many years ahead of those here.”

Shiranui Hanzo thought for a moment and said, "Then the White Feather Shopkeeper you mentioned, is he...?"

"It's confirmed that she's human. Shopkeeper Baiyu is very considerate and handsome, with excellent cooking skills and great fighting ability. However, Madam Lucifer came from Hell in the original world of that world. She has a very good relationship with Shopkeeper Baiyu and has a very good temper, although she is also extremely powerful."

"Just like in the myths, so the other world, apart from having mythical beings like the great demon Lucifer, is similar to this world, but with far more advanced technology, right?"

"Hmm... that's about right. And I've heard of something called... Kengan, I've heard that word before."

"Huh? Kengan? What's that?"

Mai Shiranui tilted her head and said, "According to what Manager Shiraha told me... with the development of technology, commerce is also rapidly rising. A large number of businessmen are starting to seize the tail end of the era, but the space is only so big, and sooner or later there will be disputes over projects. And there are no clear provisions in the law for commercial disputes. As long as it does not constitute a crime, one cannot participate."

"But no one wanted to be branded as a plunderer. So someone came up with a solution: like a gambling match, companies that were at odds with each other would pay commissions to hire powerful fighters."

"Both sides stake their profits on their fighters' fists. The winner gets the project, while the loser has no choice but to accept their fate. Because the interests of these companies are so intertwined, they don't consider whether the fighting style is legitimate, and there are practically no rules..."

"Various schools of martial arts were involved, making it impossible to establish unified fighting rules. This approach gained widespread acceptance, leading to the formation of the Kengan Association, comprised of large corporations with assets exceeding 100 billion..."

"The fighters under their command also have a clear title, 'fighting warriors.' This has been developing for many years and is now widespread throughout the world. Those who can join the Kengan Association are all giant companies with a net worth of at least 200 billion. The fighting warriors under their command have also used their martial arts skills to help their companies earn projects worth hundreds of billions or even trillions."

Shiranui Hanzo's eyes lit up, and he said, "Oh? There's such a competition? Interesting... Is that Shiraha shopkeeper from one of these companies?"

"Hmm... He has many women who are the owners of these companies, and Manager Baiyu is a fighter, and it seems that he has never lost a fight, but he doesn't seem to have stopped fighting."

"Huh? Never lost? Interesting young man. You just said he has plenty of women, does he have more than one woman?"

"Yes, because there are no quantity restrictions over there, and Manager Baiyu is a very nice person who takes responsibility well. They get along very well."

Shiranui Hanzo nodded and said, "She does indeed seem to have outstanding character and talent. Otherwise, all such entrepreneurs would be strong women who have seen all kinds of people and would never share with others. To achieve such results, she is indeed a very outstanding young woman."

"Grandpa, don't you find it strange? I was quite surprised when I first heard it."

"There's nothing strange about it. By the way, Xiao Wu, I have a very serious question for you. You can choose not to answer, but if you do answer, you should think about it carefully."

"it is good!"

"If what you said is true, then which world do you prefer, this one or the other? Don't rush to answer; you can answer me anytime."

"Eh?"

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Chapter 291 Everyone's Reflections, Shiba Saori is Very Happy (Please Subscribe~)

"Wow! Manager Shiraha's cooking is amazing! This is the best Chinese food I've ever had!"

"I already imagined it would be delicious, but it turned out to be even more potent than I expected. It's true that talented people can do anything well. It's both a pity and a relief that not many people come to a shop like this."

After Inoue Mamoru finished speaking, he saw Shiba Saori, who was still staring at the Drunken Ribs, exerting her strength, and asked in confusion, "Why are you feeling fortunate?"

"It's probably like the feeling you get when you're little and someone else finds out about your best friend or toy. Plus, it's very quiet here, which gives you a sense of security. It would be so much better if this place suddenly became noisy."

"With children running around and shouting, I always felt that things were being disrupted. And, most importantly, there was this inexplicable sense of pride in being one of the few customers in the entire city, or even the entire country, who could come to this store. It gave me a sense of pride in being one in a million."

Saori Shiba suddenly exclaimed, "Oh! I see! Looking at it this way, it really is! I feel so lucky!"

Lucifer and the others nodded in agreement. Sure enough, after ruling out that cop from the category of living people, a normal person was more reliable than that guy, Izumi. Now they were all on guard against Izumi, especially those who weren't here.

Before Bai Yu could finish cooking, Azazel was scooped up by Zheng Yi and carried upstairs, who said he would take her to visit some neighbors first and then come down later when things got more lively. Hearing this, the girl had no choice but to obediently accept her fate.

Inoue Mamoru said with some doubt, "Mr. Shiraha, you don't seem to have anything to do right now. May I ask you some questions?"

"It seems that you, Mr. Inoue, are quite dedicated to your work as a reporter for Tennis Weekly."

"Haha, Mr. Bai Yu, you're joking. This is a basic quality that a reporter should have. And most importantly, I still have work to do tomorrow. I feel like I can get a lot of big news from Mr. Bai Yu."

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Regarding tennis, your hunch might be right. What do you want to know?"

“Recently, Seigaku, Hyotei, and Rikkai have all more than doubled their training, clearly preparing for something. All the competitions have ended so far, especially for Tezuka and the others, this national tournament is their last competition.”

Bai Yu smiled and said, "Indeed, we are preparing for war. As for what we are preparing for... Mr. Inoue, don't you have any idea at all?"

"To be honest, I've done a lot of research, but apart from the upcoming U17 tournament, there aren't any other competitions. And this tournament only invites high school teams, so..."

"You can actually be bolder. For example, the U17 competition. This time, because all countries have ushered in a long-awaited golden age, with the consent of all countries, this time the U17 team will be composed of junior high school students."

Upon hearing this news, Inoue Mamoru's eyes lit up and he said, "No wonder. Such a grand event definitely requires them to prepare well. This news alone is enough to make me think of a good title."

"Actually, this news isn't early. Many countries abroad have already started collecting player information and training camps. Here, we have to wait for the expedition team to return before we can officially begin the player selection. And right now, apart from these three teams, no other teams know about it."

Inoue Mamoru nodded and said, "Indeed, this country's tennis ranking has always been neither high nor low. Competing on the world stage is extremely intense, and it can be described as very fierce. I went to watch a U17 tournament a few years ago."

Inoue Mamoru sighed, shook his head, and remained silent. Shiba Saori asked, somewhat puzzled, "Inoue-senpai, why do you have that expression? What's wrong?"

"It was too brutal. I clearly remember three consecutive tiebreakers. In one of them, all the doubles players had to be carried off on stretchers. One had a fractured rib, a broken shinbone and arm, and a dislocated shoulder. There were many other injuries as well. Both singles players were also knocked unconscious. No one left the court without some kind of injury."

"Huh?!" xn

Inoue Mamoru put down his chopsticks, shook his head, and said, "It's just too brutal. Fighting domestically means betting your efforts and beliefs, but fighting on the world stage means betting not only all your efforts, sweat, talent, skills, beliefs, and potential, but also squeezing out as much of your potential as possible, even if it means betting your career or even your life."

"Inoue-senpai! Suddenly I'm finding tennis really scary!"

Lucifer and the others nodded in agreement. Inoue Mamoru sighed and said, "The human body is a very strange existence. Less than one-fifth, or even one-tenth, of the brain is developed. The muscles and bones, the pulsation of the organs, the training of the five senses, and even the teeth can be tempered."

"And for these passionate young men, this is even more true. Tennis originated earlier and is more popular abroad, so the intensity is naturally higher. It's understandable that they'd play with such fervor and intensity."

Medici blinked and said, "Now that you mention it, it suddenly seems a bit more acceptable."

Lucifer sighed and said, "I hope Yumiko and the others won't worry too much, otherwise Yumiko will probably be distracted by many things."

"What can we do? Shusuke can listen to us in everything, but when it comes to fighting Kunimitsu, he will never have any regrets and will not want us to interfere. But if the two of them want to compete, they must become official team members."

"Hmm? Regular team members can't compete against each other, right? After all, the training content..."

"Oh, I almost forgot you two don't know, Guoguang won't stay with the team in this country forever. He'll eventually join a team in another country. That's what my husband said. Guoguang seems to have this intention too, but he seems to be waiting for the right opportunity."

"It seems my special trip was worthwhile. There's plenty of news, both official and unpublishable. Oh? It looks like Mr. Bai Yu's shop is about to start getting more customers."

"Ms. Fei?!"

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Chapter 292 Happy Eri Kisaki, and the Affairs of Ikumi Mito (Please Subscribe~)

Yes, Eri Kisaki has arrived, still wearing her familiar blue suit, pencil skirt, stockings, and high heels. Her long hair is styled in an updo, and her gold-rimmed glasses make her look exceptionally capable.

Eri Kisaki looked exceptionally radiant today, like a victorious queen returning home. She smiled and said, "Good evening. I didn't expect so many people to be downstairs. It's quite unexpected."

Yuko Ichihara said with a smile, "They're chatting upstairs. A lot happened today. Why do you look so spirited? What good news is it?"

"Actually, I should have come yesterday, but I had a good celebration with Kuriyama yesterday, so I didn't come."

"Celebrate? Oh! You mean your court hearing yesterday? Caitlin and the others went to see it, and they kept saying you did a great job, especially cool. Caitlin was so excited."

Eri Kisaki smiled and said, "It was indeed a complete victory, and just as Bai Yu said, this is completely different from the original development of the case. This was a premeditated intentional assault. What was originally a small matter has now turned into many crimes."

"is it a lot?"

"Yes, there were eight or nine cases in total, including intentional injury, attempted murder, traffic violations, unfair business disputes, etc. It was a real relief."

"Wow! That sounds really impressive. Didn't Ran come?"

After finding a seat, Eri shook her head and said, "No, Ran is preparing for the knowledge competition, so she's been studying every day."

"That must have been quite tough. Xiao Qiong and the others didn't seem nervous at all. As expected, Xiao Lan is a really solid kid. She's such a good girl."

"I think so too, Bai Yu. I won decisively. Thanks for the reminder earlier."

"It's alright, this is also due to your own ability. It's mainly because you performed well."

"I really overlooked this without you reminding me. I'll have a pretty relaxed week starting today, so let's have a good meal at the restaurant. I'll order two dishes: Longjing shrimp, ice cream, and sashimi—any kind of fish is fine. You can arrange the drinks."

Bai Yu nodded and smiled, saying, "It seems you really intend to treat yourself well. But speaking of which, do you want your other dish to be meat or vegetarian? What flavor?"

"I'd like something with a stronger flavor. I'm in a good mood and want to eat something with a richer flavor, like meat, something that goes well with rice. I drove here, so I can't drink alcohol."

"Ok."

After Bai Yu left, Eri smiled faintly. The first thing she did after her complete victory was to send a message to Bai Yu. She really wanted to get the approval of the man she liked. Even Caitlin and Vi only breathed a sigh of relief after receiving Bai Yu's reply.

"Is it... the Queen of Law, lawyer?"