These people were mainly middle-aged men, but there were also old people in their sixties and seventies with turbans, teenagers, housewives, and all sorts of people, numbering over a thousand!
These people all held weapons such as benches, baseball bats, and cleavers, and each of them looked at An and the black-clad men behind her with ill intent.
"Young Master, sorry we're late!"
"That's right, Young Master, you sent out the message, and we immediately rushed here from all over Tokyo."
"If you want to bully us Ramen Craftsman, you'll have to ask us first!"
Several leaders walked up to Nagi-no-ki Touko, saying respectfully.
"Mom, am I having a nightmare? It's too scary."
Tadokoro Megumi, who had just woken up, saw this scene, rolled her eyes, and fainted again.
"Damn it, so many people?"
The thugs behind An also slightly changed their expressions when they saw these people in front of them.
Although there were many elderly, children, and women among them, they might not necessarily win if a real fight broke out, but they were still overwhelmed by the other side's momentum.
"Who are these people?"
Satou couldn't help but ask.
"These people are Ramen Craftsman from various parts of Tokyo, as well as their friends and families."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said indifferently.
Satou was immediately surprised, not expecting Nagi-no-ki Touko to possess such terrifying rallying power.
If Eizan Etsuya was an alchemist who dealt with major culinary giants, then Nagi-no-ki Touko was the young master of the grassroots culinary world, respected by all Ramen Craftsman in Neon.
In terms of earning ability, Nagi-no-ki Touko indeed couldn't compare to Eizan Etsuya, but in terms of rallying power, no one among the Elite Ten could compare, truly worthy of the title of Third Seat!
"Thank you all so much for specifically coming to help."
The ramen shop owners in this block said to the Ramen Craftsman who came to help, their faces full of excitement.
"Haha, what are you saying! At the Young Master's command, we immediately rushed over."
"That's right, just the Young Master's kindness, I can't repay it in this lifetime."
"It's already tough for us grassroots Ramen Craftsman, so of course we have to unite around the Young Master."
The leading Ramen Craftsman laughed heartily, not caring at all.
"This matter has nothing to do with you. Leave now while you can."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said to Satou indifferently.
"Nagi-no-ki-senpai, are you okay by yourself?"
Satou asked with a frown, a bit worried about her situation.
"No problem, I can handle it all by myself."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said calmly.
At this moment, Satou received a new mission.
"Host received a new mission."
Mission Description: Fight alongside Nagi-no-ki Touko, protect the block from demolition, and earn the other's friendship.
Mission Reward: One random cooking skill gift package."
"Random cooking skill gift package?"
Satou muttered to himself, "Is there something new again?"
"Nagi-no-ki-senpai, if you need help, just say the word."
He said, partly to complete the system mission, and partly out of admiration for Nagi-no-ki Touko.
If she wanted to, money and fame would be at her fingertips, but as the Third Seat, she still pushed a ramen stall around every day to sell ramen, helping ramen shops that were struggling financially.
Just this point alone, no one in the Elite Ten could do it. She was the complete opposite of Eizan Etsuya.
"No need. I don't like owing people anything."
Nagi-no-ki Touko looked at Satou with some surprise. Although she was surprised, she still politely refused.
At this time, An was also in a very bad mood.
She originally thought that a mere Totsuki Ten Masters member could be easily dealt with, but she didn't expect the other party to have such terrifying rallying power.
Now that the other party had called so many people, resolving the situation by force was no longer possible.
"In that case, let the customers decide."
An said indifferently.
"Let the customers decide?"
Nagi-no-ki Touko was stunned and asked.
"That's right."
An nodded and said, "We each open a noodle shop here. We'll use three days of turnover as the standard. If you lose, you'll obediently leave here. If you win, we'll give up this development plan. How about it?"
Nagi-no-ki Touko didn't speak. Although she had called so many people, these Ramen Craftsman usually had shops to run and couldn't waste too much time here. So for her, this was indeed the only option left.
"Okay, I agree to your terms."
Nagi-no-ki Touko nodded and said.
"Then it's settled."
An's lips curled into a cold smile and she said.
She also didn't want to blow things up too much. If there were bloodshed, it would be difficult to explain to the government.
So it was best if it could be resolved peacefully in the end.
Although the other party was an Totsuki Ten Masters member, WGO had so many excellent chefs affiliated with them. Would they still be afraid of the other party?
"Nagi-no-ki-senpai, if you need help, I'm available."
Satou said once again.
This time, Nagi-no-ki Touko did not refuse, saying, "At this point, I can only rely on your help. I didn't expect that I haven't repaid the last favor, and now I owe an even bigger one."
Although she had many Ramen Craftsman under her, they were actually all grassroots chefs, and their strength was definitely not as good as the elite students of Far Moon.
If she could get Satou's help, that would definitely be the best.
"Regardless of whether this succeeds, I owe you a great favor. I will teach this girl ramen, and if there's anything else in the future, just tell me."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said to Satou in a deep voice.
"You're too kind, Senpai."
Satou said indifferently.
At this time, WGO also began to act.
A shop on the street began renovations, and all kinds of work unfolded with astonishing efficiency, suggesting that the renovation would be completed by tomorrow.
"Well, young master, we'll be leaving now. We'll come again tomorrow."
The leading Ramen Craftsman said. They also owned a ramen shop at home and couldn't be away for too long.
"You don't need to trouble yourselves tomorrow. It's not easy for you to come all this way."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said.
"But, if the young master doesn't have enough staff…"
The other party said with some worry.
"Don't worry, Satou and I are enough. Even if you come, you won't be much help."
Nagi-no-ki Touko said.
Following that, Satou also left with Tadokoro Megumi, planning to come back tomorrow.
After returning to the mansion.
"Tonight, let's continue our cooking battle."
Erina Nakiri said softly, her face flushed.
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