Naruto’s Dump Station

Chapter 9: Monster Meat

The next day, just at dawn, the maid arrived and said, “Master… breakfast is ready!”

Ruofeng woke from his deep sleep, stretching slightly. “Oh… breakfast is ready. And I have prepared the meat for you?”

He had not forgotten the monster meat he acquired the day before. Even though it was late, he had still taken his sharp blades to the garbage station and cut off a large piece of flesh from the beast. He had expected monster meat to be difficult to cut, but to his surprise, it was not much different from regular meat.

Taking out the sizable portion, he handed it over to the specially recruited chef. Today, he would test the effects of the monster meat.

The maid handed him a set of washing utensils. “Master… Chef Sasaki got up early to prepare breakfast. Per your instructions, all three meals today will use the meat you provided as the main ingredient. However, Chef Sasaki has some doubts—he finds this meat very strange.”

After freshening up, Ruofeng stepped out of his bedroom. “That is not something a chef like him should concern himself with. Take me to the living room—I want to taste this delicacy.”

With those words, he strode directly out of the courtyard, the maid following closely behind.

Although Ruofeng’s residence was at the edge of Kiba Village, the estate was vast. More importantly, the courtyard was situated near the family residences, making it an exceptionally safe location. Many who had lost their livelihoods due to the war sought refuge here. Ruofeng’s grandfather had once recruited many young servants, training them over the years until they became the current maids and attendants—even Chef Sasaki had followed the same path.

In no time, Ruofeng arrived at the living room where meals were served. His grandfather was absent, but Jiraiya was already there, lounging in a recliner. Unlike yesterday, when he had seemed on the brink of death, he now looked much better.

“No way! Uncle Jiraiya recovered so quickly?” Ruofeng exclaimed.

Jiraiya chuckled. “I have you to thank for that. You have to take a medicinal bath daily, so your grandfather has gathered a wealth of precious medicinal ingredients. Yesterday, when I was gravely injured, those very ingredients kept me alive. After that, I summoned the toads of Mount Myoboku to assist in healing my wounds. With their help, I have already recovered about forty percent.”

Ruofeng sat down slowly. “The toads of Mount Myoboku are quite something. Having a powerful summoning contract is truly beneficial.”

His gaze then shifted to the breakfast before him. Sasaki, the chef, entered the room as well. Though he usually did not come personally, today was an exception—Ruofeng had provided the ingredients himself. If something went wrong, it would be his responsibility.

Sasaki gestured toward the soup in front of Ruofeng. “This is meat soup. The meat the young master provided is a fiery red hue, and it retains an intense heat even after cooking. Though the soup has been thoroughly prepared, neither the color nor the warmth has diminished. Please be cautious while eating. And—”

Before the chef could finish, Ruofeng picked up a piece of the fiery red meat and swallowed it.

The moment it entered his mouth, the heat surged through his body like a rushing tide. A warmth spread throughout him, as if he were enveloped in a comforting embrace. The morning grogginess vanished instantly.

Ruofeng chuckled. “Perfect!”

Though he had expected the monster meat to have beneficial properties, he had not imagined it would rival some of the most precious medicinal ingredients. In reality, he had still underestimated its potency. Not only did it contain immense nutritional value, but it also subtly enhanced physical strength.

He continued eating, relishing the sensation as the warmth circulated through his body, gradually fortifying his physique.

Jiraiya watched Ruofeng devour his meal. “Is it that delicious, or were you just starving?” Despite his teasing, he signaled the maid to feed him. His limbs were still immobilized, having been shattered by Tsunade. He had no choice but to rely on assistance.

A piece of fiery red meat entered Jiraiya’s mouth. The moment he swallowed, his eyes widened, gleaming with renewed vigor. He gestured for another bite. After the second serving, he raised his right hand. “I’ll do it myself.”

The arm that had been wrapped in bandages now moved, albeit sluggishly.

Ruofeng looked up. “You are recovering!”

“Not bad… It must be the effect of this meat,” Jiraiya mused. “The warmth it contains not only restores the body but also strengthens it. Where did you find this? I have never heard of such a thing before!”

As Jiraiya continued eating, the effects became more apparent. His once frail limbs, which had been completely useless, were now regaining mobility. His pale, weary face had transformed into a healthy, ruddy complexion. The results were astonishing.

Ruofeng frowned slightly. “You are recovering so fast, yet I only feel slightly stronger.”

Jiraiya took another bite before explaining, “That is because you do not yet understand chakra properly. Chakra is a combination of mental energy and cellular energy. While mental energy can be restored through rest, cellular energy is replenished through food. In essence, food serves as a source of energy that nourishes the body’s cells. From there, mental power extracts energy from these cells, converting it into chakra.

“If a ninja extracts chakra purely from their cells, how long do you think their body can withstand such strain? If not handled properly, they will die. Moreover, as a person’s chakra grows, it reaches a limit. Once depleted, chakra can only be drawn from the cells, and if their energy is entirely drained, it begins consuming the person’s very life force.

“Cell division and growth are essential life processes. Overdrawing cellular energy accelerates aging and leads to death. This is why chakra, while the foundation of a ninja’s strength, can also be deadly.

“This red meat, however, is different. It replenishes cellular energy quickly and gently, allowing me to generate chakra without straining my body. My bones and organs were shattered, and my very cells were damaged. But this meat is nourishing my cells, allowing them to regenerate. With the help of my chakra, I will fully recover in three days.”

Finishing his explanation, Jiraiya took another bite and then looked at Ruofeng inquisitively.

“Now, tell me—where did you get this meat?”

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