Food Wars: The Fishing System
Chapter 93: [93] - The First Class Officer’s Goodwill

Chapter 93 - [93] - The First Class Officer's Goodwill

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After some commotion, the doctor confirmed Mana Nakiri was fine, just that she couldn't continue eating. Otherwise, this minor situation could become very serious.

"Everyone, I'm fine now! So, do you all agree now that Yuuki is capable of being a temporary Third Class Officer?" Mana Nakiri said upon seeing the doctor leave.

Yuuki's Culinary skills truly shocked her. To make a dish her God's Tongue could actually accept—it was a miracle.

"Actually, there is STILL one problem. I think with his Culinary skills, just having Yuuki-kun be a Third Class Officer would be burying his talent. Plus, that 'temporary' label—that can go..." A First Class Officer said.

Yuuki's cooking had stunned him completely, won him over entirely.

In his view, Yuuki's dish could be considered the best in the world.

After all, in the whole world, only Yuuki could make a dish Mana Nakiri could eat.

Yuuki was already so strong—what about his future?!

Looking at Yuuki now wasn't like looking at some student, but at the future ruler of the culinary world.

Someone like Yuuki, with his Culinary Heart—was destined to stand at the very top of the Culinary world.

This officer was someone who valued power and influence. So now, his first reaction was to get on good terms with Yuuki.

If Yuuki didn't currently lack a power base of his own, he would already be pledging his loyalty.

However, Yuuki was joining the WGO, so he thought they could do away with the "temporary" label.

With Yuuki's abilities, replacing Mana Nakiri as the STRONGEST in the WGO would be incredibly easy.

In fact, if Yuuki wanted to, he could even become the Special Class Officer right here and now.

All he needed to do was "threaten" Mana Nakiri with his cooking.

For delicious food, Mana Nakiri would definitely agree to anything. It could be said Yuuki already held her life in his hands. Such a future BOSS—naturally, one had to be on good terms with him in advance.

The other First Class Officers exchanged glances and looked at their colleague with exasperation. Having known him for so many years, they knew his nature all too well.

So seeing their colleague practically groveling wasn't surprising.

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"I agree with Hughes. With Yuuki-kun's abilities, it wouldn't be right to make him a Third Class Officer—and we can certainly drop the 'Temporary' label."

Although somewhat exasperated, they understood his reasoning, and considering Yuuki's outstanding Culinary skills, being on good terms with such a person was certainly beneficial.

"In that case, what do you all suggest?" Mana Nakiri asked.

Looking at the officers, she was all too clear about their thoughts. She didn't blame them either. After all, if she were in their shoes, she would probably do the same.

"How about making Yuuki a colleague—a First Class Officer! I believe that's much more befitting of his skill."

Hughes, the first one who spoke, immediately said.

Hearing this, the others also nodded in agreement.

After all, Yuuki wasn't getting in through the back door. His skills were undeniable.

Besides, disagreeing with this now was equivalent to offending this rising powerhouse—

—They weren't stupid...

"Very well. Then, Yuuki, the choice is yours—Third Class or First Class Officer. A word of advice, though: The higher the position, the more annoying it gets." Mana Nakiri offered a word of caution.

What she meant was clear: Yuuki could become a First Class Officer; they had no objections. But that didn't mean everyone else would agree so readily.

Those Second and Third Class Officers seeing such a young kid parachute in above them would surely stir up some trouble for him.

So there would be constant challenges. In contrast, as a Third Class Officer, although the power wasn't as great, it came with far less trouble.

"I'll take First Class Officer."

Yuuki's immediate reply, without any hesitation, surprised everyone.

"Yuuki, shouldn't you think this through first?" Erina Nakiri at the side couldn't help but ask.

With Yuuki making such a choice, there would be many who would challenge him in the future.

"I've already made up my mind. I'll take First Class Officer. A First Class Officer—besides the Special Class Officer, that's the highest rank in the WGO, isn't it? And if that's the case, why worry about such petty squabbles?" Yuuki said.

It wasn't that he looked down on those who might challenge him later.

These people, wanting to use their authority in the WGO against him—that simply wouldn't work.

As for challenging him through Shokugekis—Yuuki wasn't afraid of challenges. In fact, his own growth needed such nourishment.

Those students at Tōtsuki couldn't possibly help him improve—

—But here at the WGO, it was a different story. There were plenty of highly skilled Chefs.

As for becoming a Third Class Officer—

—that position also came with its own share of challenges. Although being a Third Class Officer meant fewer people would target him, a lack of authority also made solving those problems less convenient.

Yuuki had already built good relationships with the sole Special Class Officer and the First Class Officers. If anyone wanted to target him, they wouldn't be able to use underhanded tactics; they'd have to confront him directly—

—And if they did, Yuuki was absolutely not afraid.

Hearing this, the other First Class Officers exchanged glances, recognizing Yuuki's confidence and that air of domineering, king-like presence.

As if no obstacle could stand in his way, as if any challenge could be overcome.

"Very well, then. From now on, you are a First Class Officer. By the way, can you tell us more about this dish now?" Mana Nakiri asked.

She was naturally very interested in this dish; after all, it was the only dish she could currently eat.

"Everyone already knows the name. This dish originated from an ancient cooking duel in Japan. The theme of that duel was 'National Hero,' and the requirement was to make Noodle Dish."

Yuuki explained. This left everyone even more confused—

"The theme was 'National Hero,' but how is that connected to noodles?"

Everyone was puzzled. The Noodle Dish part did fit the theme, but the "National Hero" part didn't make much sense.

"These noodles represent the history of Japan's Sengoku period. The noodles represent Tokugawa Ieyasu. And the other ingredients represent the other powerful clans he conquered." Yuuki explained the meaning behind the dish.

"I see! Then it DOES fit the theme perfectly! It really is an extraordinary dish."

"Yeah! I wonder what the other dish in that duel was like—being defeated by a dish like this, one wouldn't feel too bad about it."

Everyone was now also curious about the other dish.

"You're all missing one key point—this dish, the Seven-Country Unification Noodle Dish, ultimately lost that duel."

However, Yuuki's words nearly caused everyone's brains to short-circuit.

"Lost... LOST? How is that even POSSIBLE?! A dish like this actually LOST?!"

They couldn't believe it...

Never mind the First Class Officers, Erina, and the others—even Mana Nakiri had a look of utter shock on her face.

After all, this dish—whether in its complexity, its flavor, or even its meaning—was something they could only admire.

"Yuuki, what WAS the other dish?" Erina Nakiri couldn't help but ask.

She was too curious now. A dish of Noodle Dish taken to this level was already out of this world. Yet now Yuuki was telling them there was someone even BETTER.

Erina Nakiri's question also expressed the thoughts of everyone else present—they were all incredibly curious about what kind of heaven-defying dish could possibly surpass this one.

"The other dish was called Ganges Noodle Dish," Yuuki added.

The Ganges Noodle Dish were mainly about the name's symbolism. It was more like the periodic table of elements.

"Ganges Noodle Dish...also using noodles as the theme, but the way those noodles were made was even more absurd."

"Every single noodle in that dish was made differently, incorporating different ingredients in each, with different kinds of cuts on them. Yet, the overall shape of each noodle remained consistent."

"Every mouthful of that dish had a different flavor profile. Eating just one bowl of those Noodle Dish was like eating countless kinds of Noodle Dish."

After Yuuki finished explaining, everyone fell silent—

—This other dish was also incredible.

Making it meant that each noodle had to be individually prepared and kneaded, while also adding other ingredients and using unique cutting techniques for each.

In terms of difficulty, it was no less than the Seven-Country Unification Noodle Dish.

And in terms of meaning—this concept of normal people being heroes was simply unbeatable—completely unassailable.

No wonder this Seven-Country Unification Noodle Dish dish was defeated; being beaten by a dish like that wasn't surprising.

"Extraordinary! That dish is really extraordinary! Yuuki—No, I should say, Officer Yuuki—can you also recreate that dish?" Mana Nakiri asked with some anticipation.

Since Yuuki could make the Seven-Country Unification Noodle Dish, he should also be able to make the Ganges Noodle Dish.

She had already found the Seven-Country Unification Noodle Dish incredibly delicious, so now, she was looking forward to tasting the Ganges Noodle Dish that was able to defeat it.

Hearing this, everyone perked up. If he truly could make this dish—how spectacular would it be???

"I can, but it would take some time. And I'm also a bit tired today..." Yuuki said with a smile.

He didn't think they were being overly presumptuous. After all, if it were him, hearing about such a fantastical dish, he would also be interested in trying it himself.

But he wouldn't just do as others asked. So, this was also a way of politely declining.

Everyone naturally also understood the hidden meaning in Yuuki's words.

"In that case, Officer Yuuki, please go and rest first. Anne, you're in charge of showing Officer Yuuki around. I have other matters to attend to."

With that said, Mana Nakiri looked towards her daughter.

This time, besides testing Yuuki's Culinary skills, she also intended to have a good talk with her daughter.

She also knew that avoiding her constantly wasn't good.

Having tasted such delicious food, her previous mindset had been completely shattered, so now was the perfect time to have a proper conversation with her daughter.

Hearing this, everyone also understood what she meant. Although Hisako Arato was still very worried about Erina, she also knew this was her Young lady's family matter.

So, she could only follow Yuuki and Anne as they left, though very reluctantly.

....

Anne quickly led Yuuki to the residential area.

The residences of First Class Officers at the WGO headquarters were incredibly luxurious—a small villa for each.

This was quite the treatment. After all, the WGO was likely even richer than the Nakiri family; the benefits and conditions were naturally also very good.

"Don't worry, Hisako-san. They're mother and daughter, after all; nothing bad will happen—" Yuuki said upon seeing Hisako Arato walking back and forth anxiously.

He had read the original story and knew Mana and Erina's attitudes towards each other. Both actually cared about each other, especially Erina.

Although she seemed aloof and indifferent when leaving earlier, it was just a facade, masking the turmoil within her.

As for Mana Nakiri...well, she was a bit tougher than Erina, but she still cared deeply about her family.

Of course, no matter what, this was Mana's fault. Although she didn't do it intentionally, she was the one who left—

She couldn't just blame everything on the God's Tongue.

Mana and Azami Nakiri being together had its reasons. They were quite similar.

When encountering issues, their reaction was to just throw their hands up in the air, regardless of the consequences for those around them.

Mana Nakiri had ignored her family and left, and Azami was even more outrageous.

Seeing his wife having such problems, he started brainwashing Erina and instilling twisted ideals in her.

To call him a father was an insult to the word "father."

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