Food Wars: Starting with Equipping the Greedy Wolf Pot

"Dojima-senpai."

"Dojima-senpai, what brings you here?" Hinako Inui exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Dojima Gin.

“Well, they are my juniors at the Far Moon Polaris Dormitory, so I came to say hello to them,” Dojima Gin answered quite frankly.

After graduating from Totsuki Academy, Gin Dojima maintained contact with the Polaris Dormitory, or rather, Fumio Ōmidō, and would send gifts to the Polaris Dormitory every year.

Because the Polaris Dormitory was the home that Gin Dojima and Joichiro Yukihira built together in Totsuki through food battles, Gin Dojima has an incredibly deep affection for the Polaris Dormitory.

Because of her love for her family, Dojima Gin also pays special attention to the younger generation who now live in the Polaris Dormitory.

"Lord Xiang Ji, that's the situation."

"After hearing that we were all boarders at Polaris Dormitory, Senior Dojima wanted to come and see us," Tsukasa Eishi explained quietly to Xiang Ji, who was standing at the door.

Unlike Xiang Ji, Si Yingshi does not resist going to public bathhouses.

Xiang Ji would never have run into Dojima Gin, but Si Yingshi bumped into her for two consecutive days, and even helped Dojima Gin rub her back.

When not cooking, Tsukasa Eishi is extremely shy and insecure, yet he actually helped Gin Dojima scrub her back. This shows just how good their relationship has become.

"Xiang Ji-kun, what are Mizuhara-senpai and the others doing here? Did you invite them?" Kobayashi Ryudou asked curiously, looking at the dry-looking people in the room.

"No, the reason why Mizuhara-senpai and the others are here is similar to that of Dojima-senpai."

"Alright, Si, you guys should come in first." After giving a brief explanation, Xiang Ji gestured for Si Yingshi and the others to enter the room first.

While Xiang Ji and Si Yingshi were talking, Dojima Gin and the others had already completed their internal communication.

But there's really no point in trying to communicate. How could Gin Dojima not guess why Hinako Inui and the others were here?

"Senior Inui, Senior Mizuhara, Senior Sekimori..." Tsukasa Eishi and the others greeted him respectfully as soon as they entered the room.

"Mmm-hmm." Mizuhara Fuyumi and the others nodded gently.

"Tsukasa-kun, Rindou-kun, are you interested in coming to..." Unlike Mizuhara Fuyumi and the others, Inui Hinako couldn't wait to invite Tsukasa Eishi and the others to work at her restaurant after graduation.

Waaaaaah~~

Just as Hinako Inui was halfway through her sentence, Fuyumi Mizuhara punched her hard in the stomach, physically interrupting her.

"Xiang Ji, Long Dan, are you interested in Italian cuisine?"

"Wait, I was here first..." Hinako Inui struggled to extend her hand, wincing in pain.

However, in response to Hinako Inui, there was another merciless elbow strike from Fuyumi Mizuhara, which instantly sent Hinako Inui sprawling to the floor.

Did Hinako Inui arrive first? Fuyumi Mizuhara said that she noticed Xiang Ji and Ryudou Kobayashi on her first day of the dormitory training.

Seeing Mizuhara Fuyumi and Inui Hinako locked in a fierce fight, Kobayashi Ryudou and Akane Kukubo Momo stood there, bewildered. What on earth was going on?

"Huh? Mizuhara-senpai? Why are you asking that all of a sudden?"

"Kobayashi, it seems that Mizuhara and Hinako really admire you guys!" Dojima Gin explained with a hearty laugh.

How could Gin Dojima not be happy that, so long after he and Joichiro Saiba graduated from Totsuki Academy, the Polaris Dormitory still has successors like Kyouki and Eishi Tsukasa?

"Eeh eh eh?"

"Kobayashi-kun, we are willing to attend the Totsuki Residential Study Program as guest lecturers. Actually..." Donato Goto explained the reason to Kobayashi Ryudou with a smile.

"Ah, I see." Kobayashi Ryudou's face showed a look of sudden realization.

Tsukasa Eishi also showed an expression of understanding, while only Akane Kubo's expression seemed somewhat unhappy.

Xiang Ji, Si Yingshi, and Kobayashi Ryudou all received invitations from Inui Hinako and Mizuhara Fuyumi, but she received no invitations at all.

In other words, she is the only one who hasn't yet gained the approval of guest lecturers like Hinako Inui.

How could this possibly make Momo Akane Kubo happy?

Not lovable, not lovable...

Momoko Akane hugged the teddy bear Butch tightly in her arms, as if she were naked.

"Was Mizuhara-senpai just inviting me to work at her restaurant?" Kobayashi Ryudou blinked.

"Hmm, Gentian, are you interested?"

“Thank you very much, but I already have a restaurant I want to work at after graduation,” Ryudou Kobayashi replied with a smile.

"Eh? Rintai, do you have a restaurant you'd like to go to?" Tsukasa Eishi asked unconsciously.

"Yes, yes, I plan to work at Xiangji's restaurant after I graduate," Kobayashi Ryudai said excitedly.

Xiang Ji: "..."

Is Kobayashi Ryudou trying to get a job at my restaurant? I don't even care to say what her motivation is.

"Xiang Jijun's restaurant?"

"But it seems that after graduating, Mr. Xiang Ji is not planning to run a restaurant, but rather to become a wandering chef." Tsukasa Eishi looked at Kobayashi Ryudou uncertainly.

"Huh? What?"

"Xiang Ji-kun, after you graduate from Totsuki Academy, aren't you planning to open your own restaurant?" Kobayashi Ryudou's eyes widened instantly.

"Yes, not prepared."

"After I graduate, I plan to travel around the world and experience the ingredients, cooking techniques, and customs of different regions." Xiang Ji's words still contained half a sentence he hadn't finished saying.

Besides broadening his horizons and exchanging ideas with top chefs from around the world, Xiang Ji also wants to find the remaining seven legendary kitchen utensils.

"Eek, eh, eh, how could this happen?" Kobayashi Ryudou cried out in anguish, then turned to Tsukasa Eishi. "Tsukasa, what about you?"

"After graduation, I plan to travel the world as a freelance chef, especially to see the chefs in the Chinese culinary world," Tsukasa Eishi replied calmly and earnestly.

Chapter 107 Dojima Gin and his ilk, also conquered

When talking about the world of Chinese cuisine, Tsukasa Eishi's eyes revealed an expression of longing.

Ever since witnessing the secret techniques of the dark culinary world, such as the Seven Star Instant Severing Knife Dance, from Xiang Ji, and the fact that the Chinese culinary world no longer uses the recipes left behind by Chef Long.

Tsukasa Eishi had long harbored a desire to make his mark in the world of Chinese cuisine.

"Eh, Tsukasa, are you planning to become a freelance chef after graduating from Totsuki Academy?" Kobayashi Ryudou exclaimed in surprise upon hearing Tsukasa Eishi's answer.

Xiang Ji plans to become a freelance chef after graduation. Now even Si Yingshi is preparing to become a freelance chef. What should I do?

Originally, Kobayashi Ryudou planned to work as an employee at Xiang Ji and Tsukasa Eishi's restaurant after graduation, so that he could enjoy their food every day.

Now that Xiang Ji and Si Yingshi have graduated, neither of them are planning to open their own restaurant, which leaves Kobayashi Ryudou somewhat at a loss as to what to do.

"Haha, homeless chefs and freelance chefs? That's a pretty good idea."

"The world of cooking is incredibly vast, and Totsuki is just a starting point for you."

“Only by leaving Japan and stepping into the culinary world outside of Japan will you realize just how vast the world of cuisine truly is.” Dojima Gin let out a hearty laugh.

"Unknown ingredients".

"Unknown cuisine."

"The unknown world".

“If I weren’t the head chef of the Totsuki Resort, I might have chosen to become a wandering chef, just like that guy,” Dojima Gin said with a nostalgic expression.

Upon hearing Dojima Gin's words, Kobayashi Ryudou's eyes immediately lit up.

The unknown world of cuisine also holds unknown delicacies.

Yes! Besides Xiang Ji and Si Yingshi, there are countless other powerful chefs in this world, and all sorts of unknown delicacies.

These unknown things are still waiting for us to explore!

And even if I want to continue enjoying Xiang Ji and Si Yingshi's cooking, why not just travel the world with them after graduation?

"Si, Xiang Ji Jun, I've made up my mind."

"After I graduate from Totsuki Academy, I want to travel the world with you all." Kobayashi Ryudou looked at Tsukasa Eishi and Xiang Ji with sparkling eyes.

“Welcome, Gentian,” Tsukasa Eishi replied with a smile.

"I don't care," Xiang Ji replied calmly, without directly refusing Kobayashi Ryudai.

“Very well, then it’s settled.” Kobayashi Ryudou patted Tsukasa Eishi and Xiang Ji on the shoulder with great satisfaction.

"Xiang Ji Jun, I'm hungry."

"Now you can start making your dish, Baoshan Flying Dragon Hot Pot, for me? You already promised me that before." Kobayashi Ryudai continued to ask Xiang Ji.

Xiang Ji: "..."

"No problem, but I need to contact the kitchen first," Xiang Ji said helplessly.

"Baoshan Flying Dragon Hot Pot? Is that a dish cooked by Liu Maoxing, the strongest dragon chef in the Chinese culinary world?" At the same time, Dojima Gin's voice suddenly rang out.

"Xiang Ji, may I have the honor of tasting your cooking?"

"As for the ingredients needed for cooking, I'll take care of that," Dojima Gin continued.

"Senior Dojima, then I'll trouble you." Upon hearing Dojima Gin's suggestion, Xiang Ji immediately agreed.

Since I'm already cooking for Kobayashi Ryudou and the others anyway, it won't make a difference if I add Dojima Gin and the other five. Kobayashi Ryudou alone has a big appetite.

……

boom~ boom boom~

As the aroma, reminiscent of an explosion, filled the air, Dojima Gin and the others immediately focused their attention on Xiang Ji.

"This fragrance? No wonder you and Hinako were vying for this student, Mizuhara-senpai?" Donato Gotoda gently inhaled the delicate aroma wafting from the Treasure Mountain Flying Dragon Hot Pot.

"The fresh aroma of mountain delicacies."

"It's like strolling through a forest or mountain after the rain; it completely relaxes you."

“Hmm, I think he also seems to have a lot of potential in sushi cooking,” Guan Shouping agreed, his attention focused on Xiang Ji’s knife skills.

"a ha ha ha!"

"Now it's not just Mizuhara and Hinako, even Gotoda and Sekimori, are you two tempted?" Dojima Gin said with a hearty laugh.

“Senior Dojima, I have no interest in Xiang Ji.” Donato Wutongtian shook his head.

“Compared to Xiang Ji, I would much rather invite Si to my restaurant.” Donato Wutongtian’s gaze fell on Si Yingshi.

After graduating from Wutongtian, Donato opened a restaurant called Tesoro, which specializes in refined Italian and Western high-end cuisine.

Although Xiang Ji's culinary skills are quite impressive, they are primarily Chinese cuisine. Donatello still prefers Si Yingshi, who specializes in French cuisine.

……

If you're not cute, then you're not the cutest person when you're angry.

After listening to what Gin Dojima and the others said, Momo Akane tightened her grip on the teddy bear Butch.

Another one, another one.

Now, new seniors want to invite Xiang Ji and Si Yingshi to work in their restaurant, but no one has mentioned themselves.

Holding her breath, despite Momoko Akane's repeated reminders, she couldn't help but hug the teddy bear Butch in her arms until she slumped over.

……

Once the cooking was complete, Xiang Ji delivered the finished dish to Dojima Gin and the others.

Ahhhhh!

One bite and it's all over. The moment Donato Wutongtian and the others tasted the Feilong Hot Pot in Baoshan, they immediately let out a groan of pleasure.

Huhuhu~

How exactly did Xiang Ji manage to make this dish? Donato Wutongtian exhaled softly, his taste buds completely conquered by the flavor of Baoshan Feilong Hot Pot.

The moment the soup touches your mouth, it feels as if you are enveloped by the mountain wind.

The fresh aroma of mushrooms such as porcini and termite mushrooms is fully infused into the soup, but unlike the richness of mountain delicacies, it presents an incredibly mellow taste.

The fresh mountain breeze slid down my throat, releasing layer after layer, finally converging into an ultimate impact, like a giant dragon rising directly from the tip of my tongue.

Not only Baoshan Feilong Hot Pot, but also the sour plum fried rice is incredibly amazing.

The moment the fried rice touches your mouth, the fresh sourness from the dried plums instantly awakens your taste buds, and the slight tartness of the plums completely permeates the aroma of the fried rice.

My appetite, which had been waning due to tasting too many dishes, was instantly rekindled.