My Restaurant's Guests are All Abnormal

Chapter 257: Chapter 117: Naruto and Hiruzen Sarutobi

"Manager, your cooking skills are truly remarkable." Saitama patted his belly in satisfaction, feeling completely full now.

"It’s alright. Would you like to eat anything else?" Chen Ze glanced at his phone, noting it was already past one in the afternoon.

"Hehe, no more for me. Oh right, Manager, I remember you mentioned that you collect ingredients, didn’t you?" Saitama touched his bald head and suddenly asked.

Chen Ze nodded, it looked like Saitama had found some ingredients. However, Saitama’s world was basically the same as Chen Ze’s, except for the presence of monsters.

What kind of ingredients would Saitama offer? Chen Ze was very curious.

"That’s great~ I’ve encountered one recently that I think is quite suitable." Saitama took another sip of his Coca Cola.

"Okay, then you can bring it next time you come." Chen Ze nodded; after all, he wasn’t too concerned about it.

"Thank you for your care." Genos bowed before leaving, which puzzled Chen Ze a bit.

"Manager, the food you cooked today was too delicious!" Betty collected the bowls while swishing her tail.

Chen Ze didn’t respond; today’s dishes were indeed good. He thought that the timing was in his favor as using the soup made from Ice Fish for other dishes might not have achieved the same success as with chestnut rice.

Not every ingredient can perfectly match with others, just like you can’t bring a can of sardines to a hot pot restaurant, and then insist on pouring it into the pot to cook.

If you did that, you wouldn’t get a delicious meal; instead, you’d likely be summoned by the owner to discuss compensation.

"I still need more practice." Chen Ze shook his head and walked back into the kitchen, continuing to look at his phone, trying to learn more about Ryan’s culinary skills.

"Manager, I thought you were supposed to go to culinary school for classes?" Betty asked curiously while washing dishes.

"That’s right." Chen Ze focused on the video, feeling that Ryan’s knife skills were especially good, yet he couldn’t figure out why. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

"So have you gone recently?" Betty recalled that Chen Ze hadn’t left the house in a long time, always opening the restaurant exceptionally early.

"Hmm... I haven’t been in a long time, school hasn’t started yet." Chen Ze’s mouth twitched slightly; he had read a group message previously stating that school couldn’t start for a while due to the pandemic.

Betty nodded, not sure whether she understood or not, and then went out to continue cleaning.

Chen Ze felt the ring in his pocket; it was the Rune Words – Leaf he had obtained earlier. He had planned to give it to Lafra, but he felt it was a bit odd to gift a ring, so it had been put aside until now.

"Do I perhaps suffer from procrastination?" Chen Ze closed his phone, having finished watching Ryan’s videos, but still somewhat perplexed. free𝑤ebnovel.com

How exactly was that effortless knife work achieved? Chen Ze had tried cutting like that himself, but he could only produce unevenly thick slices of raw fish.

"I really need more practice." Chen Ze nodded to himself.

"Master-in-law, I’m here~" Chen Ze was just about to pick up a kitchen knife when he heard Naruto’s voice.

Chen Ze rolled his eyes; the title ’master-in-law’ sounded awkward no matter how he heard it.

"Naruto, come sit here. Old man, please take a seat too." Betty hurriedly went forward, as it wasn’t just Naruto who had come.

"Naruto, did you come to eat? Planning to have some... uh?" Chen Ze stepped out and then saw the blond-haired Naruto.

And the old man sitting next to Naruto, with that familiar face and attire, Chen Ze recognized him in a glance, wasn’t this the Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi?

"Hello, shop owner, is there anything here suitable for an old man like me to eat?" Hiruzen Sarutobi asked while puffing on his pipe leisurely.

The young man in front of him was clearly the owner of the restaurant, and also the so-called mentor Naruto had mentioned.

However, mentor? That was a title Hiruzen had not heard before.

"I’m sorry, but smoking is not allowed in the restaurant," Chen Ze replied, though he was not too surprised; he had expected Hiruzen’s visit.

At least it wasn’t the Hokage of Konoha visiting, which made Chen Ze breathe a sigh of relief. If it had been the Hokage, things would have been troublesome.

"Sigh... At my age, such a small pleasure. Please forgive me," Hiruzen nevertheless put down his pipe.

"Naruto, what would you like to eat?" asked Chen Ze, looking at the young boy who was gulping saliva, clearly famished.

"Heh heh, mentor, whatever you make I’ll eat, and make it a lot, because this time this old man is treating me!" Chen Ze couldn’t help but chuckle, no wonder Naruto was so excited—it turned out Hiruzen was paying.

"Alright then, please give me a moment," Chen Ze nodded and then headed back to the kitchen.

For Naruto’s dish, Chen Ze decided to make Ice Fish Chestnut Rice; since it was of an excellent grade, Chen Ze didn’t intend to shortchange his girlfriend’s apprentice.

As for the Third Hokage... Chen Ze remembered Hiruzen’s words, asking for something that an elderly person could eat.

"He doesn’t look like someone who can’t chew hard food," Chen Ze mused, tilting his head. The Third Hokage seemed to be in good health.

And considering he was able to fight with both the First and the Second Hokage, and even seal away both of Orochimaru’s hands in the end, he clearly didn’t appear to be in poor shape.

After some thought, Chen Ze decided to make a dish of Magical Mapo Tofu and a serving of sweet and sour ribs for Hiruzen.

The Magical Mapo Tofu was also the first glowing dish Chen Ze had ever made, and with his improved culinary skills, he was confident that he could produce an even better version of it.

Hiruzen picked up the cup and glanced inside, where a somewhat dark liquid with visible bubbles was present.

"Naruto, what is this?" Hiruzen had stealthily checked it for poison and found none, but still asked.

"Old man, this is Coca Cola, really tasty," Naruto held up his cola and took a delightful sip.

This beverage was not available in Konoha, so every time Naruto came to Chen Ze’s restaurant, he would drink his fill in one go.

Hiruzen took a sip as well, experiencing a sharp and stimulating taste that was quite delightful, prompting him to take another sip without hesitation.

"Naruto, Lady Lafra hasn’t arrived yet, but you can wait a while," Betty said with a beaming smile, pouring him another cup. She had just activated the Magic Crystal, which would summon Lafra shortly.

"Thanks, Sister Betty," Naruto responded cheerily, and Betty’s mood lifted further seeing the lively boy.

Hiruzen glanced at Betty; he was somewhat intrigued by this woman with wings and a tail.

Of course, it wasn’t because of Betty’s allure. Hiruzen was simply interested in Betty’s skin... no, the pure Bloodline Limit!