Advancing to the Top 32 in the Tokaido Region was already an impressive achievent.
The mbers of the Tokyo tropolitan University School team all called to congratulate Natsu.
Curious, Natsu asked, "Coach Takashi, how many from our school made it through?"
Tokyo tropolitan University was a key training ground for Pokémon Trainers, and every year, many of its students secured spots in the Touran Conference.
The Tokaido Region was no exception. In last year's regional tournant, Tokyo tropolitan University had claid a quarter of the Top 16 spots.
Given Natsu's outstanding performance in the "Baby Cup," it was only natural that he was drawing attention.
Coach Takashi thought for a mont before replying, "Out of the Top 32, you're the only one from our school who advanced this year."
"Among the third and fourth-year seniors, only four made it... You're the sole second-year representative."
"Oh, and since this is a matter of bringing honor to the school... You should go see the Forr Principal. He might have so goodies for you."
"Hahaha, I'll let you go now, Coach!"
Natsu hurriedly ended the call.
"Really, that kid is so shy..."
Coach Takashi chuckled and shook his head.
Since Natsu was too embarrassed to ask, Coach Takashi decided he would approach the Forr Principal on Natsu's behalf.
Manuals, resources, Pokémon... Whatever it was, given the Forr Principal's generosity, Natsu was sure to be pleased!
...
Back at ho.
Natsu took the warm Pokémon egg out of his bag and cradled it in his arms, gently stroking it.
"I hope you grow up well and don't disappoint your father's earnest teachings!" Natsu said solemnly.
The Pokémon egg wobbled slightly before settling down.
Sylveon puffed out its cheeks, wanting to snuggle into Natsu's arms as well.
Natsu pulled Sylveon into his embrace, playing with its pink bow as he pondered.
From today's battle performance, it was clear that Growlithe had made significant progress.
With its weight advantage, training it to use "Body Slam" seed like a natural next step.
Even though he had won another match, Natsu knew he'd have to wake up early next week for the next round.
Still, he wanted to reward his little ones for their efforts.
It was already late in the evening.
Natsu tied on an apron. "Alright, what do you guys want to eat tonight? I'll cook!"
Gengar tilted its head, then handed Natsu a Petaya Berry from the cupboard.
"Gengar!（??﹃??）"
"Spicy food, huh?"
Natsu thought for a mont.
"Well... It's getting colder, so sothing spicy sounds good."
Squirtle and Growlithe, the two little ones, had no objections.
As for Sylveon, Natsu smiled. "What do you want? I'll make sothing special for you."
"Sylveon~~( ≧◇≦)"
It was already 8 PM, and the city lights were beginning to glow as households turned on their lights.
Natsu set up his cara, started a live stream, and titled it: Natsu-sensei's Late-Night Kitchen.
Fans eagerly flooded into the stream, only to be t with confusion.
"Wait, Natsu-sensei is actually cooking?!"
"You thought Natsu-sensei was a master Trainer, but he's really a chef."
On screen, Natsu-sensei's slender fingers deftly handled the tofu, his knife spinning twice in his hand as he expertly sliced it.
"Whoa, that's so professional!"
"I used to do that too... before I lost my hands."
"Those knife skills! Even a Bisharp would be impressed!"
It was only then that everyone rembered.
Natsu-sensei... was also a late-night food content creator!
"I was too hasty clicking into this stream!"
"I already have the title for the next video!"
"What's he making?"
"Touran cuisine—Mapo Tofu."
Natsu explained, "For seasoning, I added Lao Gan Ma and chili peppers. It's about Charizard-level spiciness."
"Yikes—"
As the bright red chili peppers hit the pan, the flas illuminated Natsu's handso face.
Everyone watching collectively gulped.
In the sizzling oil, the chopped chili peppers glistened, the fernted bean paste added depth, and the Sichuan peppercorns crackled.
Natsu added minced beef, stir-frying it until it released a rich aroma that seed to waft through the screen.
He poured in water, and the pot hissed as the broth turned a fiery red.
"I'm so hungry!"
"My Farfetch'd suddenly doesn't taste as good anymore."
"Did the strear used to be a chef?"
After seasoning, Natsu-sensei added the sliced tofu, flipping the wok as he chatted. "My long-ti fans already know this, but before I beca a strear, I was actually a chef..."
"???"
"Last ti you said you were a street perforr under a bridge!"
"Three hundred and sixty professions, and Natsu has done them all."
Once the tofu had absorbed the flavors, Natsu thickened the sauce with a cornstarch slurry, making it rich and glossy.
Gengar sniffed the aroma, its tongue flicking around its mouth.
Growlithe was panting, drool pooling on the floor.
Soon, Natsu turned off the heat and plated the dish, serving it in a pristine white bowl.
He sprinkled finely chopped green onions over the steaming Mapo Tofu, the red oil still sizzling.
The aroma seed to seep through the screen.
The fans collectively swallowed hard.
"You thought Natsu-sensei was just here to entertain, but he actually served up a al!"
"Natsu-sensei is really sothing else!"
"Old man! How dare you stream when I haven't had dinner yet!"
As one of the most beloved Touran dishes (much to Kirei Kotomine's chagrin), Natsu-sensei's Mapo Tofu was on par with a Master Chef's level.
Though it didn't glow, the flavor was almost there.
Amid the collective lantations, Natsu ended the live stream.
He brought the Mapo Tofu to the dining table, where the little ones looked on with grave expressions.
"Why are you all staring at ?"
Natsu sat down, scooping up a spoonful of tofu mixed with red oil and minced at. He blew on it and muttered, "Ouch... so hot!"
The tofu lted on his tongue, smooth and delicate, while the spiciness exploded on his taste buds, the heat tempered by the richness of the oil.
Natsu's face turned red, and for a mont, he imagined a Charizard soaring through the sky, unleashing a blazing Fire Blast.
Boom!
The lava was scorching. One more bite, and he might start hallucinating Groudon!
With a hiss, Natsu quickly opened a can of cola, took a big bite of rice, and gulped it down.
Mapo Tofu really was the perfect dish to pair with rice!
Seeing Natsu's reaction, Gengar reached out a trembling hand, picked up a spoon, and licked the red oil at the bottom.
Its eyes widened, and it quickly shoveled the tofu into its mouth.
"Gengar!!"
Gengar's face turned red as it poured the Mapo Tofu over a bowl of pearl rice, chopsticks moving furiously.
Thud!
Natsu was startled as Growlithe buried its face in its bowl, tail wagging furiously!
"Squirtle..." A drop of sweat rolled down Squirtle's forehead.
The next mont, Growlithe lifted its head, mouth wide open.
A small fla gathered in its mouth, and under the influence of the Petaya Berry, a Flathrower was ready to burst forth!
Natsu's expression turned strange.
It couldn't learn the move after a month of training, but it mastered it after one al?
If Flint found out, he'd be furious!
Way to go, Growlithe!
At the critical mont, Squirtle aid a Water Gun at the tiny fla.
Boom!!
Natsu stared blankly at Growlithe, who had been sent flying, the hole in the wall, and the chaos.
Squirtle adjusted its sunglasses cautiously.
"Squirtle! ヾ(■_■)"
Good thing I was prepared!
Natsu wiped his face, visibly moved.
"A Water Gun would've been enough, really. No need for a Hydro Pump."
Natsu nodded. "But still, thank you, Squirtle!"
"Squirtle."
Squirtle scooped up so Mapo Tofu, blowing on it gently.
If it had used Hydro Pump... things might have gotten out of hand...
anwhile, Growlithe, now built like a tank, stood up and shook its round body, water droplets flying everywhere.
"Growlithe~~凸(｀0｀)凸"
Growlithe let out a triumphant howl, feeling proud.
I mastered a new move so easily!
I'm amazing!
On the other side.
"Hello? Yes, the sa place as last ti."
Natsu made a call, his expression calm. "Thanks for your help!"
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