The different blades danced in Yuuki's hands like a whirlwind of knives. Even just watching was dazzling. As the saying goes—"Laymen watch the excitement, experts see the skill."
As chefs, and pretty damn good ones at that, everyone present could see just how difficult it was for Yuuki to wield those knives with such finesse.
"His movements are absolutely perfect, without the slightest hesitation. It's incredible that he can wield such a complex set of knives with such mastery."
Soe Nakiri repeatedly exclaimed in amazement as he watched the cutting, which seemed almost like a work of art.
"There's no comparison at all. Just by watching, I know I can't do it!"
Alice Nakiri, putting herself in Yuuki's shoes, had to admit she couldn't match him. Although she was a very competitive person, the gap between her and the current Yuuki was too large—so large that she felt completely deflated.
"Don't compare yourself to him, Alice. His touch-based talent is an ability on par with Erina's God Tongue. The enhancement to his touch allows him to cut with precision, and he also has an absolute advantage in controlling his strength," Soe Nakiri said, shaking his head.
He didn't want his daughter to compare herself to Yuuki.
After all, that level of tactile sense was too overpowered. It was like others comparing their sense of taste to Erina Nakiri's—weren't they just asking for a beatdown?
"Don't worry, Father. I'm well aware of that."
Alice Nakiri indicated that she knew her own limits. She had only subconsciously put herself in his place just now; she wasn't really planning to compete with Yuuki.
Amidst everyone's amazement, Yuuki finished cutting, then took some side vegetables and seasonings.
'It's a pity the system awakened recently. Otherwise, I could have definitely developed better seasonings!'
After finishing the marination, Yuuki still felt a bit regretful. He could sense that the sauce he used couldn't bring out the dish's flavor to its optimal state, but there was nothing he could do.
It had only been a few days since the system awakened, and he was also studying at the Totsuki Resort, so he simply couldn't divert his attention to this aspect.
However, the main event was next.
Although there were some regrets regarding the seasonings, for Yuuki, he was now moving on to the next step of cooking—his area of greatest expertise: Fire Control.
This time, however, Yuuki didn't release high-temperature steam but directly lit the stove. What he needed next wasn't high-temperature steam, but flames.
In the setting of Cooking Master Boy, lighting a fire wasn't as convenient as it is now, so Alkan's Inferno releasing high-temperature steam to ignite combustibles and create fire was very convenient.
But in this era, Yuuki had no need to take such a roundabout approach. He could just light the fire and then control the flames.
The dish Yuuki was going to make was very simple: roast chicken, similar in method to Alkan's "Hero Roasted Bluefish."
However, Alkan used a secret technique called the "Hero Fire Wheel."
Yuuki couldn't use this move right now.
Although with the enhancements of Food Honor and his Evolving Touch, he could indeed achieve it, he didn't have the appropriate equipment.
Also, his Inferno ability surpassed Alkan's.
Alkan used that move to prevent the ingredients from being directly scorched by the flames, using rotation to evenly cover the fish with heat. But Yuuki didn't need to go through such trouble.
With his abilities, he could easily control the flames to envelop the chicken's body without charring it.
This was the convenience brought by the difference in abilities. Of course, in terms of visual impact, Yuuki's method was certainly weaker than Alkan's.
As the stove successfully ignited, Yuuki controlled the flames before him to directly envelop the chicken on the grill, turning it into a ball of fire.
Although this generated astonishing heat—if a normal person were to operate like this, by the time the chicken was cooked, the person would also be nearly cooked—
—Yuuki was not afraid of high temperatures. Such flames couldn't harm him in the slightest.
Although he wasn't directly touching the roast chicken, through the grill in his hands, Yuuki could still sense the chicken's condition. He constantly adjusted the position and temperature of the flames.
So much so that in everyone's eyes, the flames on the surface of the fireball enveloping the chicken were constantly fluctuating.
At this moment, the flames seemed like a cage, completely trapping the aroma of the roast chicken within, preventing any of it from escaping.
"Using this ability to roast meat is really convenient. There's no need to flip the ingredients at all."
Watching Yuuki stand motionless, those who knew the effects of the Inferno ability naturally understood he wasn't just spacing out. Nevertheless, they were deeply impressed; this ability was genuinely useful.
For a chef, the appeal of such an ability was undoubtedly immense. Unfortunately, it was a special ability—essentially a talent. So, they could only look on with envy, unable to possess it themselves.
Before long, the fireball in front of Yuuki suddenly burst open. The scattered flames were like the instant a firework exploded—dazzling and, in the blink of an eye, disappearing from everyone's sight.
At the same time, a rich aroma swept over them. The cage of flames had been like a scent bomb; now that the bomb had exploded, the aroma naturally spread quickly.
"The impact of the instantly released aroma makes this dish even more perfect."
Although this was just a very ordinary roast chicken, seemingly nothing special, the person who made it was completely different.
Smelling the rich aroma in the air, everyone eagerly anticipated the taste of this dish.
Seeing their expressions, Yuuki didn't waste words but directly took out his Seven-Star Knives and quickly sliced through the roast chicken's body. Due to his extreme speed, everyone only saw flashes of light from the knives.
Only after Yuuki sheathed his Seven-Star Knives did barely visible slits appear on the chicken.
"It's done. Please, enjoy!" Yuuki said.
Only when everyone's chopsticks touched the roast chicken did it fall apart. It had to be said, the sharpness of the Seven-Star Knives was truly terrifying.
"Golden, crispy skin—excellent texture. Paired with the tender, juicy meat inside, it perfectly avoids the common problem of roasted chicken being too dry. The fire control is absolutely flawless."
"In terms of flavor, the use of sauce and side dishes is slightly inferior, but it's completely negligible in the face of this ultimate texture."
Soe Nakiri couldn't help but praise.
"Indeed. The most crucial point of this roast chicken is its texture. If we're purely talking about texture, none of the roast chickens I've eaten in the past can compare to this."
"Even if other aspects are somewhat lacking, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. The standard of this dish… should be able to reach Third Rank level."
"Yuuki, your other aspects have already reached Senior Chef level, haven't they!" Gin Dojima also gave his evaluation.
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