Ye Feng swept a startled, questioning glance over the three women and saw that the large bowls in front of them had already been emptied.
Looking at their rather flat stomachs, especially Inuzuka Clan Fengyu's slender figure, Ye Feng could not help asking:
"You can still eat more? Where did all the ramen you just ate go?"
The three women immediately blushed at his words, but Inuzuka Clan Fengyu said in a coaxing voice:
"This ramen really is delicious! It can give your cooking a run for its money!"
Just then, Teuchi came out of the kitchen carrying two bowls of ramen and naturally heard what Inuzuka Clan Fengyu had said.
His interest piqued, Teuchi quickly walked over to their group. Looking at the blindfolded Ye Feng, he asked without the slightest hint of condescension:
"Are you a chef too, young man?"
Ye Feng waved a hand modestly.
"I just cook for myself occasionally. Compared with your dedication to perfecting your craft, I still have a long way to go!"
Ye Feng merely enjoyed the fruits of his predecessors' labor. He had no plans to develop in this field, much less research how to make food taste better. In that regard, Teuchi's dedication was far more admirable.
Teuchi laughed heartily.
"You're being modest, young man. I'd love to try your cooking sometime!"
"You're more than welcome! Anytime!"
Ye Feng thought Teuchi was simply being polite and hurriedly responded in kind. He never expected Teuchi to actually come visit later, but that was a story for another time.
By the time Ye Feng finished his ramen, the three women had finished their second bowls too, and they walked out of the Ichiraku Ramen Shop with slightly bulging bellies.
Just then, Ye Feng spotted a somewhat dejected Jiraiya.
Ye Feng went up