Yoichi is invited to the Nagoya branch of the Ajiou Culinary Association's founding anniversary seminar, where he is challenged by a mysterious boy named Shokichi to a kishimen cold Chinese noodle competition. Japan's best swordsmith, Takizawa, also known as "The Old Knife Man," volunteers to be the judge. Shokichi challenges Yoichi to the competition in order to obtain a knife forged by Takizawa, which has been used by many famous chefs.
味皇料理会名古屋支部の創立記念講習会に招かれた陽一は、謎の少年・章吉にきしめん冷やし中華の勝負を挑まれた。「包丁老人」こと日本一の刀鍛冶・滝沢が審査員を申し出る。章吉が陽一に勝負を挑んだ理由とは…。
