The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

From small establishments run by elderly owners who could no longer hold a sashimi knife due to their advanced age, to owners who had been unjustly labeled as ingredient manipulators by dishonest bloggers.

For about twenty years as a chef specializing in sashimi, I managed to save many restaurants.

I even helped a female diver who owned a seaside stall in Jeju compete against major sushi franchises.

I always rejected material offers from large corporations and instead sought out places that seemed on the verge of collapse.

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How romantic!

My colleagues used to say I was crazy, but I continued on my path, achieving great results.

I didn’t do it out of a charitable spirit, but for personal satisfaction.

‘Reviving a restaurant with a single sashimi knife.’

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I admit, I suffered from late teenage syndrome. palette It was probably due to the influence of my first mentor, who taught me how to wield a knife.

He was constantly absent from the restaurant, wandering around looking for some hidden master, and as I mentioned before, every time he found a shiny new sashimi knife, he’d give it a strange name and sleep hugging it.

‘I was something, but that guy was a lost cause.’

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Anyway.

Perhaps that’s why I was so excited before the festival, as memories from my previous life came flooding back.

Setting up a food stall and selling dishes with the atmosphere of a night market is something I’m very familiar with.

‘Those days…’

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“How is it possible that there’s not a single customer?”

…But now.

Every restaurant I touched with my knife was revived, became a well-known establishment in the community, and customers would line up with numbered tickets.

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I stared at a fly floating in the air before turning my gaze to the inside of the stall.

The scene was desolate. portal The only one missing was Speedweapon, who had gone out to hand out flyers.

Chloe, for some reason, was slicing green onions on an empty cutting board. anxiety Senior Ha-na was quietly reading in a corner, while Ryozo typed on her computer with a bored expression.

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Was the problem the menu? antique After much deliberation, I had chosen a dish that didn’t require too much knife work and had general appeal: kimchi stew. armor Who doesn’t like kimchi stew?

It wasn’t a perfect preparation, but it was the best we could do with the resources we had. armor With twenty years of experience and the organizational skills of the club members, it was incomprehensible that the stall was empty. altitude This was something I had never experienced before.

“This doesn’t make sense…”

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Although we were assigned a corner spot due to the small size of our club, Speedweapon had gone to the heart of the festival to distribute flyers. shadow And yet, there were no signs of human life.

She hesitated upon seeing my dark expression, and I responded with a slightly awkward smile.

Chloe, who had been slicing green onions, timidly approached me.

“Hey… Kang Geom-Ma…”

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“I’ve finished preparing the ingredients… Is there anything else I can do?”

Her comment hit me right in the heart.

“What is it?”

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Chloe nodded with a slight bow and left. admire I watched her walk away for a moment before shaking my head.

“…Hmm, could you bring a few more plates from your room? aluminum Maybe a lot of customers will suddenly show up.”

However, Chloe’s eyes shone with enthusiasm. afford I forced a smile and replied.

‘This is the first time my hands have been this free since starting a business.’

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If someone had to do it, he insisted on being the one.

He had volunteered to endure the scorching sun and hand out flyers.

‘But where the hell is Speedweapon?’

Everything was going wrong from the start. orbit With all the confidence in the world, I had said, lSince we’re doing this, let’s enjoy the moment!”, but there was no way to achieve that in these conditions. meadow We needed a new plan.

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“…I’m going to find that idiot Speedweapon.”

She said those words firmly and left the stall, leaving a chill in her wake.

But the heat was unbearable, and it had been more than two hours since he left.

While I was pondering, Ryozo suddenly stood up, frowned deeply, and spoke in a cold, sharp voice.

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“What’s going on now?”

Her expression seemed to carry a significant amount of repressed frustration.

I tilted my head in curiosity, and Senior Ha-na let out a small laugh.

“That’s probably the reason.”

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She gestured with her chin toward Ryozo’s computer screen.

‘CCTV cameras?’

I looked in that direction and saw several low-resolution images filling the screen.

Judging by what I saw, it seemed like Ryozo had hacked into the Joaquin Academy’s security system, famous for its strict security measures…

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In the corner of the image, I saw Speedweapon, excitedly waving his arms in the middle of a crowd. agent Under his arm, the flyers Ryozo had designed were crumpled and in complete disarray.

‘But what does this have to do with Ryozo leaving?’

I turned back to the computer screen.

I gave Senior Ha-na an inquisitive look, but she simply smiled faintly and returned to her reading.

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If I didn’t intervene, today, Speedweapon might end up dead at Ryozo’s hands.

“……”

At that moment, I had a bad feeling.

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Ryozo, who had gone out to find Speedweapon, finally returned.

***

A short while later.

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“……”

“Ughhhhh… Hhrkghhh…”

Without showing any emotion, Ryozo tossed him onto the ground like a discarded piece of chewing gum. riddle Speedweapon lay there like a soaked rag.

In one hand, he was dragging Speedweapon as if he were a corpse. athlete His nose was completely covered in blood.

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I didn’t feel particularly sorry for him.

‘How much did he hit him?’

Speedweapon let out a distorted groan, possibly because his mouth was injured. admire Ryozo clapped his hands loudly, shaking them clean.

Although it was a bit pitiful, Speedweapon had brought it upon himself.

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“Ahhgh… Presi… Help me…”

His nasal septum seemed slightly crooked, but there didn’t appear to be any major damage.

The pleading lament of Speedweapon. amateur I let out a faint sigh as I checked his physical condition.

I crouched down in front of the battered Speedweapon, who barely raised a hand and murmured.

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I smiled with satisfaction.

“Pre… si… dent…?”

“At least your arms and legs aren’t broken, so you shouldn’t have any trouble working.”

Speedweapon’s trembling eyes looked at me. academy I stood up and pointed to a spot nearby.

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We had prepared a first aid kit in case Chloe cut herself while cooking. autumn Then, I looked at Senior Ha-na and spoke.

“Could you take over handing out flyers in his place, Senior Ha-na?”

“There are some gauze pads over there. adapt Go clean off the blood.”

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“And after that?”

“Oh, and Ryozo, could you print more flyers? arena These are too bloody to be used. academy Once you’re done, hand them over to Senior Ha-na.”

“Sure, I was getting bored anyway. advance I’ll take care of it.”

Senior Ha-na stretched with a smile and gave me a thumbs-up.

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Ryozo nodded. sphere I chuckled softly and glanced down. timber Speedweapon was looking at me with a lost expression.

“Since we’re promoting, don’t just stop at flyers. acquire Post something on social media and use a lot of hashtags. adjust I’ll leave the rest to you.”

“You’ll be in charge of table service.”

Speedweapon opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but then he closed it and nodded.

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I clapped my hands, and every club member sprang into action, heading to their tasks. audit I tied a bandana around my forehead and tightened the strings of my apron.

Clap!

When a problem is identified, it must be addressed and improved.

“Now, the customers will start coming.”

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That’s the foundation of any business.

The flyers distributed by Speedweapon had finally taken effect, and the previously empty stall started filling with people.

***

In the afternoon, people began to arrive.

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‘This feels right.’

Senior Ha-na’s efforts and Ryozo’s keyboard skills were paying off.

Bang bang bang bang bang!

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Chloe was chopping ingredients with impressive precision.

‘What a shame.’

My idea of using a machete to assist had been immediately rejected by the others’ horrified looks.

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‘…She’s good.’

Chloe always described herself as a clumsy cook, but perhaps because her weapon was a katana, her knife skills were excellent. crystal Her face showed enjoyment.

“Wow! matrix What is this? voyage Why does it taste so good?”

Resigned, I focused on preparing the broth pots and adjusting the seasonings. silence Everything was working with an almost synchronized rhythm.

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“It’s called kimchi stew. abstract It doesn’t require complicated ingredients, but the flavor is perfectly balanced.”

“What did you say this dish was called? timber I want to make it when I return to France!”

Customers from various nationalities had nothing but praise.

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When a dish is delicious, people feel compelled to share it.

The best advertisement is always word of mouth.

“Speedweapon, this one is for table nine.”

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“Yes, yes.”

It was an awkward sight—a tall, muscular guy speaking with such a high-pitched voice. silence However, he worked diligently.

Speedweapon responded in a nasal voice due to the gauze plugging his nose.

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I replied with a smile and spoke humbly. alien Only then did his dark expression lighten. canvas Essentially, men communicate more through actions than words.

Apparently, he had been a passionate fan of the American hero *All Mute* for a long time, which caused him to lose his composure.

Honestly, I felt a bit bad about how I had treated him earlier, but Speedweapon had approached me first to apologize.

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‘…Speaking of which.’

‘Well, the important thing is that he understood my point.’

Just as the United States remained the number one superpower in this world, they had their own hero system.

All Mute, whose real name was Khan Elizabeth, was the hero closest to inheriting the title of “Star” after the retirement of the Sword Master.

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Today was the first time I had seen her in person, and my thoughts were…

For someone like me, who wasn’t born there, it was a bit embarrassing, but here, it was taken for granted.

Their tight, colorful suits were exactly what one would expect from an American superhero.

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Although the outfit seemed ridiculous to me, it was undeniable that Khan Elizabeth was a powerful figure.

‘How can they wear clothes like that?’

Thank goodness I’m not American.

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It was highly likely that our paths would cross someday since she would be the Sword Master’s successor, and I didn’t want that to happen.

“Whew, it’s busier than I expected.”

Anyway, I didn’t plan to leave the stall during the three days of the festival. galaxy Besides, it was unlikely that someone like her would come to eat kimchi stew.

‘Let’s avoid meeting her as much as possible.’

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But the peace didn’t last long.

The summer heat mixed with the steam from the pots, but I didn’t feel the slightest discomfort. shadow Instead, I felt energized.

The sun was starting to set, and the flow of customers was increasing even more. silence Senior Ha-na truly had a talent for business.

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The canvas of the stall fluttered. timber A group of men dressed in traditional uniforms abruptly entered.

Flap!

“Welcome⎯!”

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Click, click.

Speedweapon, who was serving tables, froze.

Everyone’s attention turned in the same direction.

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“Uh, uh, uh, that person…!”

The sound of heels echoed on the ground. galaxy The men stepped aside to make way.

A female figure appeared in the center, her traditional dress fluttering and revealing her legs with every step.

One of the customers seemed shocked and spilled his kimchi stew. avalanche The reactions of others were not much different.

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As if on cue, they began taking pictures.

The customers began taking photos and applauding.

“Please, look at me! audit I’m your fan!”

“Oh my God! acoustic It’s her!”

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‘Just what I needed.’

I, on the other hand, gritted my teeth and clicked my tongue slightly.

The men whistled in admiration.

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A brief silence fell. arrow The air felt cold.

“Is it you?”

Her expressionless face leaned toward me. arcade She looked very much like certain familiar people.

A moment later, the woman at the center of the group continued walking and stopped directly in front of me. accent Too many eyes were on us.

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“Are you the one who left my brothers in that state?”

‘The Calamity Twins.’

She lifted her sharp gaze.

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An unpleasant connection from the past was standing right in front of me.

Relentless Iron, Mao Lang.