My sons, this seasoning of kombu, salt, and white pepper is simple, yet profound. The kombu brings the wisdom of the sea, deep and subtle; the salt, the strength of life itself; and the white pepper, a sharp strike - quick, unseen, but decisive. Together, they are balance - harmony of earth, water, and fire. To season with such care is to respect not only the food, but the spirit of the one who eats it.