Ep. 83: Ultimate and Supreme Vegetable Battle Continues with Turnip Dishes

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The vegetable competition proceeds with turnip-based entries. Kaibara presents steamed turnip stuffed with mushroom paste, claiming it is ruined due to overcooked mushrooms, and leaves despite its popularity. Yamaoka serves a simpler dish of turnip steamed in fish stock, acknowledging that Kaibara’s effort deserves victory. After Yamaoka follows him outside, he confronts Kaibara regarding his rude conduct. Kaibara reveals his motivation, stating that Yamaoka inflicted significant public shame upon him during his rebellious youth. He declares his intention to inflict equivalent humiliation on Yamaoka, whom he explicitly rejects as his son. This personal vendetta drives Kaibara’s harsh behavior and his decision to abandon the dish despite its success.