Editing Chef Hong

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{{Spoilerhd|20 June 2025|[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]}}
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{{Memory Infobox
|name = Chef Hong
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|description = ''After meeting with [[Niwa Nagahide]], [[Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] seek a man named [[Hong]] to learn more about the trouble in [[Wakasa]].''
|appearance = ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''
|type = Main {{c|Chapter 11: Fall of the Shinbakufu}}
|reward = 
|fullsync = 
|heroclass = 
|previous = [[Red Walls]]
|next = [[Revenge (memory)|Revenge]]<br>[[Smuggler's Gambit]]
|concurrent = 
|source = [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] / [[Yasuke]]
|location = [[Wakasa]], [[Japan]]
|date = Late June 1582
}}
'''Chef Hong''' was a virtual representation of one of [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]], relived through the [[Animus|Animus EGO]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

==Description==
Naoe and Yasuke follow [[Niwa Nagahide]]'s suggestion to seek out a man named [[Hong]], who may have information on the troubles in [[Wakasa]].

==Dialogue==
From the [[Nagahide Estate]], Naoe and Yasuke traveled back to [[Obama]], overhearing a pair of guards along the way.
*'''Ashigaru Swordsman:''' ''The best noodles I've ever tasted, no lie. He puts in a special spice or something.''
*'''Ashigaru Archer:''' ''(snorts) That stall in Obama? Near the river? Even my mother cooks better noodles.''
*'''Ashigaru Swordsman:''' ''Oh? Then tell your mother to cook some for me!''
The crossed a bridge to enter the city and overheard an old man.
*'''Elderly Man:''' ''The taste, the smell of the broth... crustaceans, or fish?''
They soon crossed into a street filled with a number of shops.
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|-|Naoe=
*'''Naoe:''' ''Lord Nagahide said to follow our noses. It must be related to food.''

|-|Yasuke=

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They passed by a pair of children.
*'''Noble Child:''' ''When I stuff a ton of noodles in my mouth, I look like a scary boar!''
*'''Child:''' ''No you don't! You look like a fish! (giggles)''
After a short while, Naoe and Yasuke found a shop with a red lantern hanging outside as mentioned by Lord Nagahide. As they entered, they smelled a certain aroma permeating from inside.
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|-|Naoe=
*'''Naoe:''' ''That delightful smell... this must be it.''

|-|Yasuke=

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*'''Hong:''' ''(grunts)''
Naoe and Yasuke took a seat as they found Hong busy inside the kitchen.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Hello.''
*'''Hong:''' ''So, what are you having?''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Can we have some rice, with vegetables?''
*'''Hong:''' ''Only noodles.''
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Um... mian?''
Hong nodded his head to Yasuke's answer.
*'''Hong:''' ''So. Lord Nagahide sent you. Why?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''His {{Wiki|Niwa clan|clan}} members were massacred. He said you might know who was behind it.''
*'''Hong:''' ''I heard. Terrible. But I just sell noodles.''
Hong served them a bowl of noodles each.
*'''Hong:''' ''People talk easy when bellies are full. Many come by for my noodles. So... I learn things.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Thank you for the meal.''
Naoe and Yasuke indulge in their bowl of noodles.
*'''Hong:''' ''[[Piracy|Pirates]] cause trouble across Wakasa. Stealing, killing, smuggling. One group talked about their leader. [[Samemaru]]. Seen him around. (grunts) Big man, scar on his face. Could strangle a horse. Said he was from [[Hiruga Bay]].''
*'''Naoe:''' ''We can start there. Anything else?''
*'''Hong:''' ''Lord Nagahide has more relatives in Wakasa. So more bodies in Wakasa. Unless you stop it. One of them eats here a lot. (grunts) Always talks about [[Tsuruga Castle]]. Always talks a lot.''
Naoe and Yasuke finished their food.
*'''Hong:''' ''So. How are my noodles?''
*'''Naoe:''' ''I prefer my noodles a little harder. These are adequate.''
*'''Hong:''' ''(grunts) Good.<br>Kill the pirates. That's payment enough.''
The two stood up from their seats.
*'''Naoe:''' ''Thank you for the noodles.''
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|-|Naoe=

|-|Yasuke=
*'''Yasuke:''' ''Hiruga Bay and Tsuruga Castle. Two leads to follow.''
*'''Naoe:''' ''Let me know what you find.''

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The two left the stall.
*'''Hong:''' ''Come back again for more noodles.''

==Outcome==
Naoe and Yasuke dined at Hong's noodle store, gaining information from Hong regarding the attacks on the Niwa clan. The chef gave a lead on a certain pirate named Sanemaru who operated in Hiruga Bay, and also suggested the possibility of an attack on the Niwa clan members near Hiruga Castle.

==References==
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[[Category:Memories of Fujibayashi Naoe]]
[[Category:Memories of Yasuke]]
[[Category:Memories relived using the Animus EGO]]