1010 Shalllow Grass Temple (1/2)

”Prime Minister! Prime Minister…”

When they saw Yamaguchi Takaki, the bodyguards bowed fearfully.

Chen Xiaobei was hesitant. Should he bow as well? What if he gave the game away?

But to his surprise, Yamaguchi Takaki bowed first and greeted him politely, ”Director Nikkawa! You're here! That's just great!”

”Oh…” Chen Xiaobei was baffled. It seemed as if Nikkawa Daichi's position was higher than the prime minister of Japan?

But when you think about it, it was not that surprising. Nikkawa Daichi was a pinnacle ninja from Tenshou Divison and had blood connections with the Emperor. Naturally, he would have a higher status! Also, the prime minister's authority was limited compared to Nikkawa Uchu who had a bigger authority over a lot of the country's matters.

”It looks like this prime minister is just the idiot who does all the legwork. I guess I'll be saving myself a Heavenly Dog Biscuit! I will only have to give it to Nikkawa Uchu and the use him as my puppet to take control of this country!” Chen Xiaobei devised in his head before asking, ”Prime Minister, is there anything I can do for you?”

”It's like this.” Yamaguchi Takaki explained, ”With the wounds that he had sustained, the royal chef won't be able to cook for the crown prince's wedding which is in nine days. We should try inviting Master Akaihi again tomorrow…”

”Who is this guy that the prime minister needs to extend his invitation in person?”

Chen Xiaobei cocked his head quizzically.

”Of course, we have to do that! We are talking about Master Uzuishi Akaihi! He's our country's number one chef! Don't you know that?” Yamaguchi Takaki was taken aback by Chen Xiaobei's question.

”Uzuishi? Akaihi?” (Pun for I'm a foodie)

Chen Xiaobei was startled but he put on an act and said, ”Oh, do you meant THE Uzuishi Akaihi? Of course, I've heard of him. But I'm not quite familiar with him. Why don't you tell me a bit more about him?”

”Alright. Master Akaihi is Japan's legendary chef! His cooking skill is truly beyond godlike!” Yamaguchi Takaki said, ”All those who had tasted his food call him the Kitchen God! In the early years, many high officials and noblemen had given up their family's wealth, begged and cried, just to eat his cooking!”

”Wow! That's insane!”

Chen Xiaobei's eyes lit up.

If he employs this chef to prepare sashimi for Queen Mother, then the chance of him acquiring the 9,000-year-old Saturn Peach would be increased greatly!

”That's not an exaggeration!” Yamaguchi Takaki continued, ”Anyway, Master Akaihi is uninterested in fame and wealth. No matter how much money you pay him or what political status you give him, even if you go on your knees and cry, you may never get to taste his cooking!”

Chen Xiaobei thought about it and then asked, ”That's pretty normal. Most elites are pretty eccentric. But what is the use of going to him if there's no way to get him to cook?”

”There is!” Yamaguchi Takaki said, ”Master Akaihi is extremely persistent in his pursuit of culinary arts. As long as we are able to serve him a dish that moves him, he will be willing to cook for us once, for one table as an expression of gratitude!”

What a glutton!

He did not want money nor power; he only wanted good food!

Chen Xiaobei cocked his brow, wondering how he would be able to satisfy this chowhound of a master chef!

”Director Nikkawa!” Yamaguchi Takaki said, ”Basically, I will represent the officials and you will represent the palace. And we'll go to the Shallow Grass Temple to pay Master Akaihi a visit!”

”Alright, let's go.”