"Ah this..."
Seeing the rewards offered by the system this time, Takumi didn't hesitate for even a second and immediately made his choice!
There's no need to choose at all!
3 and 4!
Because options 1 and 2 are basically useless to him.
How much Chakra could a person with zero combat talent accumulate in a lifetime? It might not even be enough for Sasuke to activate his Susano'o once.
He wasn't focused on combat in that life, he was in logistics.
And knowledge and learning was even more useless.
He already knows the knowledge and learning in the Naruto World, anything extra is superfluous.
So definitely choose 3 and 4!
In an instant, a vast amount of knowledge and over 80 years of memories instantly flooded into his mind!
Over 70 years of ramen-making skills, day and night.
Cooking, making broth, kneading dough, rolling noodles...
All sorts of unique recipes, exquisite skills, successfully absorbed in an instant!
At this moment, Takumi was virtually a master with 70 years of ramen-making experience.
His skills even surpassed Teuchi, the number one in Konoha!
However…
"Ugh..."
Because his body couldn't handle so much information and knowledge, Takumi felt dizzy for a moment and couldn't help but dry heave.
"Ta-Takumi-kun!"
Hinata next to him was terrified.
She quickly came over to support him.
"You! What's wrong..."
"I-I'm fine..."
"Just a bit dizzy..."
Takumi raised his head, his eyes completely bloodshot.
Seeing his face, Hinata's face turned pale. She was utterly bewildered!
'What on earth is happening to Takumi-kun!'
'Is he poisoned?'
'Or under... a Genjutsu?'
'Is he in life-threatening danger?!'
…
Because this simulation was too long, up to 85 years, it would take over three days before Takumi could start the next simulation.
'It seems I'll have to endure for a while.'
'I hope I can get a talent that enhances my physique in the next simulation.'
'At least don't make me vomit...'
After school…
The Academy's students all went their separate ways home.
Naruto grinned and came over.
"Takumi, let's go for ramen!"
'Go eat ramen?'
Takumi smiled faintly.
He actually wanted to go even without Naruto's invitation.
After all, in his previous life, he was Teuchi's son-in-law!
He managed the Ichiraku Ramen shop for decades!
Soon…
Led by Naruto, a group of Academy's students arrived at the ramen shop.
"Boss! I want a large bowl of ramen!"
"Boss! I want beef bone ramen! Cook the noodles harder!"
"Boss! Extra fish balls, please!"
With a group of kids as customers, the shop immediately became very lively.
However, at this moment. Takumi's expression was somewhat emotional.
After all, in the previous simulation, he had chosen to become a ramen chef.
He worked at this Ichiraku Ramen shop for years and eventually married Ayame.
Now sitting here again as a customer, he felt it was all like a dream.
"Ramen's ready."
Ayame carried the tray, placing bowls of ramen in front of Takumi and the others one by one.
"Itadakimasu!"
Naruto and Choji immediately started slurping loudly.
"Hey! Idiot Naruto, your soup splashed on my face!"
Sakura complained loudly.
Sasuke kept a cold face, silently eating his noodles beside them.
"What's wrong, Takumi-kun?"
"Don't you have an appetite?"
In her seat, Hinata looked at Takumi with concern.
Because Takumi at this moment was frowning deeply, staring intently at the bowl of ramen in front of him, but hadn't picked up his chopsticks.
Combined with his series of unusual actions today, Hinata suspected Takumi really might not have an appetite.
"No, it's just that this bowl of ramen is still lacking a bit."
"Huh?"
"I mean, the completion level of this bowl of ramen is only about sixty percent. It could be even more delicious."
Hearing this, not only Hinata and Sasuke…
But even Teuchi and Ayame on the side turned their attention over.
"Hey, kid, what are you talking about? My dad's ramen has a perfect taste. How is it only sixty percent?" Takumi's ex-wife, Ayame, said as she walked over with a reproachful look.
Looking up at this woman a few years older than him, Takumi felt disoriented for a moment.
But he quickly recovered and said seriously, "This bowl of ramen can be even more delicious. Believe me."
"Oh? Don't tell me you can make ramen too?" Ayame crossed her arms with interest. The other rookies also stopped eating.
"Hey, don't listen to him brag! Takumi's cooking is terrible, just like pig slop!" Naruto laughed loudly.
"Pig slop might be an exaggeration, but it's probably just edible," Sakura added, holding her chopsticks and resting her chin on her hand.
"Hey, Takumi, what's gotten into you? Everyone knows Uncle Teuchi's skills! They're the best in Konoha! There's no ramen better than his!" Choji said without a doubt.
The rookies' reactions were the same. After all, Konoha's Ichiraku Ramen is a famous signboard throughout the Shinobi World.
It's been open for decades, and business has always been booming!
The taste naturally goes without saying!
But at this moment…
In Takumi's eyes, the current Ichiraku Ramen indeed has flaws in its taste!
As for the reason, it's naturally the result of his previous simulation!
He was a ramen chef for decades, honing his skills.
And in pursuit of perfection, to create a better taste, he constantly researched, experimented, combining hundreds of flavors.
He, Teuchi, and Ayame worked together and eventually elevated the taste to its peak!
With all the skills and experience from his previous life, he was naturally unsatisfied with the current ramen!
"Let me give it a try."
"I'll make a bowl of ramen with 100% completion!"
Without further ado, Takumi immediately entered the kitchen.
"Hey, no way, are you really going to do it?"
"Takumi! You… are you trying to poison us?"
"No way, Takumi, what's gotten into you? Could the ramen you make possibly be better than Uncle Teuchi's?"
Takumi's actions stunned everyone!
They all thought Takumi must have a screw loose today, thinking his skills could be better than the boss's.
Everyone stopped eating and gathered around.
In front of the noodle pot, Teuchi also laughed heartily: "Hahahaha, I've been running this ramen shop for decades and have never encountered a kid who dares to challenge my taste! Then give it a try! If you really make it better than mine, I'll treat you for free from now on!"
"Mhm."
Takumi responded silently.
Then, he put on the apron, chef's hat, rolled up his sleeves, and washed his hands.
This set of preparations before making ramen, Takumi had done for decades.
It was so skilled as if carved into his bones!
Even before officially starting, Teuchi and Ayame were already dumbfounded.
"This... this kid..."
"How is he so proficient!"
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FOR EVERY 50 POWER STONES, I'LL UPLOAD ONE CHAPTER