Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"That is to say, I feel that my talent has not been fully developed yet, and even if I start with a low ranking, I will definitely be ranked higher in the end!"

His words immediately provoked outrage among the crowd, with the girls glaring at him angrily, none of them willing to admit they were inferior to the others.

Even if their talent is indeed average and their strength is somewhat inferior to others, they still believe in the principle of "losing the game but not the honor," and no one is willing to admit that they are inferior to others.

Besides, without a real competition, how can anyone know who is stronger or weaker?!

Thinking of this, the surrounding gazes suddenly turned unfriendly, and even the friends who were once close companions now seemed somewhat unfamiliar.

"A single sentence can turn a good friend into a bad one. You really are something else, Brother Bai Yuan."

Sensing the subtle atmosphere, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but nudge Bai Yuan's waist with her elbow, her voice laced with teasing and sarcasm.

Bai Yuan is truly a master at stirring up trouble. With just one decision regarding a ranking battle, he turned the harmonious atmosphere on the scene into one of tension.

"The feelings between people are not such fragile things. If they can be destroyed so easily, then they are false feelings."

Bai Yuan simply smiled indifferently. He didn't think these people would fall out over such a trivial matter, so those who fell out weren't friends at all.

"Keep practicing. When evening comes, I'll stir-fry some shredded pork with garlic sauce using the vegetables you chopped. I'll see if your knife skills have improved compared to before."

As they were talking, Bai Yuan left the kitchen.

Fish-flavored shredded pork is a dish that truly tests knife skills, and this is the perfect time to test the results of these chefs' work. It can also serve as a benchmark for evaluating the results of subsequent dishes.

"Da da da..."

As Bai Yuan left the kitchen, the sound of a cleaver chopping ingredients echoed again, but this time there was less idle chatter and more hard work and struggle.

No one wants to fall behind others, especially their close companions.

They are both afraid that their friends are suffering and afraid that their friends are driving Range Rovers. This is exactly the kind of situation they are in. This subtle feeling will accompany them for a long time.

Chapter 392 The list of participants has been finalized; they will travel to China.

"Saito Muneaki versus Kurokiba Ryo, the final victor is Kurokiba Ryo!"

Seeing the judges' 3:0 score and Saito Somei's incredulous expression upon seeing the score, and his astonishment at falling over after tasting Kurokiba Ryō, Kawashima Rei announced the results with an incredulous voice.

This match, which everyone believed Saito Somei was destined to win, ended with Kurokiba Ryo emerging victorious.

My opponent is the fifth seat of the Elite Ten, not some nobody!

"What a useless fellow! He was so easily destroyed by my cooking!"

Under the moonlight, Kurokiba Ryo looked at the defeated man in front of him with a hint of disdain in his eyes. Then he turned around and looked up at Bai Yuan in the audience, his eyes burning with a fierce fighting spirit.

That's the goal he should challenge!

After completing his on-site training and honing his skills through numerous culinary experiences, Ryo Kurokiba secluded himself in a kitchen for three days and three nights before finally taking that step and truly becoming a master chef.

Although it hasn't been verified yet, the taste of the food can't be faked.

Given that the theme of this competition is sashimi, and considering his expertise in seafood cuisine, there's no reason for him to lose to someone who makes sushi.

And indeed, Saito Somei lost without any doubt.

"Unbelievable! These are the Elite Ten, who are at the very top of the Far Moon Sect! How could they lose so easily!?"

auditorium.

After a brief silence, someone let out an incredulous shout.

"That's right! How is this possible? Saito-senpai is considered strong even among the Elite Ten, yet he was defeated so easily by a first-year student!?"

"Not only him, but the other members of the Elite Ten also seem to be no match for the participants this time. Even Kinokunori Nene, who has achieved the best result so far, only managed a draw with Takumi Aldini from the first year. She is still a long way from defeating him!"

"From this perspective, Professor Bai Yuan's plan for the academy's participation in the competition seems very reasonable. He had anticipated everything, which is why he sent these first-year students to participate."

"Furthermore, first-year students can participate in two more competitions after this school exchange competition."

Even if we don't achieve good results this time, we can definitely do it next time.

As soon as the first person spoke, a heated discussion broke out around them.

Everyone's face was beaming with excitement.

The Ten Heroes were unattainable figures in their eyes, at least that was how it used to be.

But now, Saito Soumei, the fifth seat of the Elite Ten, has been easily defeated by an unknown kid from the lower grades. This is just too surreal!

Now that the Elite Ten have been defeated, no one questions Hakugen's decision anymore, and it's practically a done deal that Soma Yukihira and the others will represent Totsuki in the battle.

"Let's go back and pack our things; it's time to head to China."

Ignoring the surrounding chatter, after seeing Kurokiba Ryo win the match, Shirabuchi stood up from the audience and turned to greet Nakiri Erina next to him.

She was the one who couldn't understand why Bai Yuan would send a group of newcomers to represent the academy in the competition, but now she was convinced because these guys were indeed incredibly strong.

It's no exaggeration to say that this year's new students at Totsuki Academy are the most prestigious cohort ever.

It might even surpass the 69th graduating class, who achieved a top-five finish in the Academy Exchange Competition back then...

Despite its immaturity, it has immense potential.

This is how Erina Nakiri describes the people in front of her.

"Teacher Baiyuan..."

Erina Nakiri looked at Shiro Awakening with an expression of admiration in her eyes.

All of this was thanks to the man in front of her.

Not only is she outstanding herself, but she is also the best teacher.

Even a student on the verge of expulsion can shine in his hands and become a rising star at Totsuki Academy.

"what happened?"

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's voice, Shirabuchi slowed his pace slightly and cast a questioning glance at her.

"It's nothing. Seeing how well everyone is doing puts my mind at ease. This time, we're going to go all out and let the world know the formidable reputation of our Dark Cuisine world!"

Having made up her mind, Erina Nakiri quickened her pace to catch up with Shirabuchi.

After leaving through the players' tunnel, Kurokiba Ryo met Yukihira Soma and the others who were waiting for him at the entrance after watching the match.

However, he ignored it, glanced at it, and then walked past it.

"Don't be so cold!"

Upon seeing this scene, Soma Yukihira, who was waving and greeting Ryo Kurokiba, couldn't hold back any longer. He quickly walked over to Kurokiba's side and put his arm around his neck.

"What do you want from me?"

Feeling the faint pressure on his neck, Kurokiba Ryo's face showed a hint of helplessness, and he slapped his hand away as he spoke.

"We were the ones the senior students didn't think we'd win, but we still managed to beat them! Let's have a celebration party at Polaris Dormitory tonight!"

Soma Yukihira's eyes gleamed as he shared his thoughts with Ryo Kurokiba.

"Boring. It's perfectly normal for me to beat them with my skills. There's no need to celebrate. I want to go back and continue researching new dishes. I don't have time to play around with you guys."

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's words, Ryo Kurokiba's face showed a speechless expression. He then ignored him and strode towards his home.

"Wait a minute, the school exchange competition includes team events. Going it alone will only lead to defeat. Tonight we're having a small cooking competition at the Polaris Dormitory to get to know each other better. Aren't you going to come?"

Seeing Kurokiba Ryo's resolute departure, Yukihira Soma stood still and shouted loudly.

"If there's a cooking competition, I wouldn't mind wasting some time."

Sure enough, the moment Yukihira Soma finished speaking, Kurokiba Ryo stopped in his tracks, his eyes burning with a surging fighting spirit.

He couldn't possibly lose to Saito Soumei, having already reached the Special Grade level through his growth over this period. Saito Soumei, on the other hand, due to his average talent, was still only at the First Grade Chef level, and the dish he presented in this competition was merely a near-Special Grade dish.

This is indeed very impressive for the average person.

But for him, who has already reached the Special Grade, such an opponent can be easily dealt with as long as he is slightly serious, and poses no threat whatsoever.

on the contrary.

This guy in front of me is a real oddball.

Despite having only the skill level of a near-specialist chef, he always manages to produce dishes of specialist caliber or higher at crucial moments, thus turning the tide and defeating his opponents.

Sometimes Ryoma Kurokiba suspected that Soma Yukihira was hiding his true strength, but after testing him, he found that his strength was indeed as described. The reason why he was able to make a special-grade dish in the food battle was entirely due to his amazing ability to perform on the spot.

It was this amazing ability to perform under pressure that enabled him to repeatedly defeat enemies stronger than himself.

He really wanted to face off against such an opponent in the culinary arena.

Let's see if the opponent's performance on the spot is stronger, or if his accumulated experience is more impressive.

"You agreed the moment you heard there would be a cooking competition tonight? You really are a complete cooking idiot."

Takumi Aldini stood beside Soma Yukihira and couldn't help but tease Kurokiba Ryo, whose eyes had become increasingly eager.

"Of course, I don't have that much time to waste."

Kurokiba Ryo took off his headscarf and held it in his hand. His aura instantly weakened, and his voice carried a faint sense of detachment.

His main reason for agreeing to the gathering was that he could learn from them.

Putting that aside, he couldn't be bothered to waste time on such trivial matters.

Wouldn't it be better to use that time to go back and practice making a few more dishes?!

"Then let's go back together."

Soma Yukihira was unconcerned by Ryo Kurokiba's coldness.

Although Takumi Aldini disapproved, he remained silent when he saw that Soma Yukihira didn't say anything.

On the other side, Hayama Akira held vanilla in his hand, completely ignoring the argument among the group. He followed behind them as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

after all.

Like Kurokiba Ryo, he was also drawn in by the cooking showdown that evening.

Otherwise, he would have gone back to rest by now.

Of course, the main reason was that Shiomi Jun wanted him to make more friends, so regardless of whether he wanted to or not, he simply kicked him out...

the other side.

Bai Yuan brought Erina Nakiri back to the villa.

"I've almost finished packing everything."