Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Of course there is. Totsuki Academy already has some prejudice against Chinese cuisine. If the new Chinese cuisine teacher is a useless good-for-nothing, it will inevitably make Chinese cuisine even more despised."

So, if you can't even beat me, then please leave Totsuki Academy, teacher.

Kuga Teruyoshi spoke earnestly, saying that Chinese cuisine does not hold a high position in Totsuki today, and the Chinese Cuisine Research Society has only a handful of members besides him.

If, at a time like this, a Chinese cuisine teacher with poor skills were to appear, becoming a laughingstock and bringing shame upon Chinese cuisine, that would be terrible!

"The excellence of Chinese cuisine needs no proof! I would never have paid attention to a weakling like you in the past."

But now that I have some free time, I might as well show you what the ultimate Chinese cuisine looks like. So, go ahead and perform to my heart's content and make me happy! Tell me, what do you want to compete in?!

Bai Yuan was just about to preach some profound truths to Kuga Terunori when he suddenly remembered that he seemed to have done the same thing yesterday.

Faced with a classroom rife with skepticism, they directly used cooking to prove the excellence of Chinese cuisine.

The effect was remarkable; at least no one dared to disobey him in class anymore!

From this perspective, appropriate proof can be somewhat useful.

It's surprisingly interesting to see students who look down on Chinese food fighting over food like wild dogs, even getting into fights, just so they can eat more!

No wonder some people in the culinary world enjoyed performing in a bizarre way back then.

Beautiful women are willing to succumb to temptation and strip away all worldly possessions to become barking dogs, all for that one mouthwatering bite of delicious food.

Of course, as an audience member appreciating the performance, although he felt it was excessive, he still watched it with great interest, after all, it was really great, exciting, and left a deep impression on him.

If given the chance, he felt he could also do something like that, putting on a dark show in his private harem, just for himself to watch!

[The Fallen Performance of the God Tongue]

[The Spice Girl's Selfless Dedication]

The Waltz of the Three Sisters

Just thinking about it is exciting! This can't go on; if this continues, his personality will become twisted!

"Hey! What are you spacing out for?!"

"Say it, I'm listening."

Kuga Terunori's voice rang in his ears, causing Bai Yuan to regain his composure.

Despite having thought about so many unhealthy things, his face showed no change in expression; this was something he had honed in the world of culinary disasters.

One should not show one's joy, anger, sorrow, or happiness on one's face.

"The theme of the competition is Sichuan cuisine. I wonder if you'd be comfortable with that?"

Seeing that Bai Yuan had come to his senses, Kuga Terunori didn't bother to say anything more and directly set the cooking theme as Sichuan cuisine, which was also his forte.

He wasn't stupid. Since Bai Yuan could become a Chinese cuisine teacher, he must have some skills. If he drew a dish that Bai Yuan was good at, his chances of winning were really not high!

"Sure, if I'm not mistaken, you want to make Mapo Tofu, right?"

Since that's the case, I'll make Mapo Tofu too. That way, we'll be on the same starting line, and no matter who loses, there will be no regrets.

"Are you perhaps a Sichuan cuisine instructor?"

Seeing Bai Yuan's confident demeanor, Kuga Terunori frowned slightly, realizing this possibility. He had really walked right into the line of fire.

But that's fine; if I win, I can make him leave Totsuki, and if I lose, I can ask him for advice.

There's nothing shameful about asking someone you're better at for advice!

"I don't specialize in teaching Sichuan cuisine, but I know all the cuisines in China, so you can consider me a Sichuan cuisine teacher."

Bai Yuan shook his head and then said.

"So, if I lose, I'll leave Totsuki Academy. What will you do if you lose?"

"I lost..."

"A food battle can't happen without an equal wager."

Seeing that Kuga Terunori had suddenly hesitated, Bai Yuan did not rush to urge him, but simply looked at him indifferently and waited for him to make a decision.

Because he arrived early, while the others wouldn't arrive for at least another hour or two, he was genuinely bored.

As a senior, it's perfectly acceptable for him to accept a challenge from a junior when he's bored; he's never been one to shy away from battle.

The battle was divided into sparring and food fighting, and since the opponent was coming on strong, he naturally wouldn't give him a friendly look.

The fact that he can speak with a smile now means he's in a good mood.

If he's in a bad mood, he might just physically kick people out. A seven-star chef, how dare you, a mere Karami, provoke him?!

"If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me."

After pondering for a long time, he realized that he had nothing that could interest Bai Yuan, so the challenge was impossible.

Since that's the case, then he'll risk everything! If he loses, he'll accept whatever punishment comes his way, whether it's dropping out of school or something else.

"Is it really worth risking everything for a casual competition?"

Upon hearing Kuga Terunori's words, Bai Yuan looked at him seriously for a moment, his voice filled with surprise.

He originally thought that once he stated these conditions, the guy would back down, since losing meant being at the mercy of others, and winning wouldn't bring any benefits.

It doesn't seem like a good deal no matter how you look at it.

"Even so, I still don't want someone who's just a charlatan to be a teacher in Totsuki!"

If you can defeat me, it proves you truly have the ability, and perhaps you can help Chinese cuisine flourish in Totsuki. Even if I have to leave Totsuki in the end, I will have no regrets!

The boy's eyes burned with passion, like a protagonist in a shonen anime, fighting for the future of a cuisine.

According to the plot of the shonen manga, he should now be defeated by the mysterious teacher Hakugen at an absolute disadvantage, then be taken as a disciple, and the two of them should join forces to revitalize the Chinese food culture of Totsuki Culinary Academy.

"The assessment is that it's somewhat self-indulgent."

A slightly magnetic voice rang out from outside the window, followed by footsteps, and a red-haired girl walked in through the doorway.

Hello, you two.

Seeing that they were all looking over, the pretty red-haired girl raised her hand in greeting with a big smile, revealing her cute little tiger teeth.

"Tsk, what brings you here?"

Looking at the girl at the door, Terunori Kuga couldn't help but click his tongue, clearly not expecting her to appear here.

"Hey, hey, hey, that's incredibly cold-hearted! I was just worried about you!"

Seeing Kuga Terunori's indifferent expression, the red-haired girl couldn't help but take two steps forward, clench her fists, and press them inward on his head.

"I don't need your concern, and it hurts like this!"

Feeling the pain in his head, Terunori Kuga struggled frantically and finally managed to break free from the red-haired beauty's grasp. He then took two steps back and shouted at her.

"Who told you to come and do such an unreliable thing? You get no benefit from winning and you're at the mercy of others when you lose. Aren't you being a bit too self-absorbed?"

Seeing Kuga Terunori retreat, the red-haired beauty did not pursue him. Instead, she stood still with her hands on her hips and spoke in a slightly disdainful tone.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Kobayashi Rindou, and I am currently the fourth seat of the Elite Ten. You can call me Kobayashi or Rindou. I am Hakugen-sensei."

As he spoke, Kobayashi Rindou turned to look at Bai Yuan and extended his hand to him, his smile even brighter than before.

"Kobayashi Rindou? Nice to meet you."

Bai Yuan was somewhat surprised by this newly emerged woman, but not too astonished; upon closer examination, it made sense.

In the original work, she and Terunori Kuga had a good relationship, and she felt more like an older sister and younger brother. She would definitely come to help in this kind of situation.

"So let's forget about the bet and just have a normal sparring match."

After all, teacher, you simply can't lose. You're a super genius who created glowing dishes before you were even twenty!

Although he tried to keep his voice as calm as possible, Kobayashi Rindou couldn't help but tremble when he actually said those words.

A five-star chef under twenty years old—even online novels wouldn't dare write something like that, yet now he was truly standing right in front of her.

It was only because of that clueless idiot, Kuga Teruyuki, that he dared to provoke the new teacher without even figuring out his background.

If she hadn't gotten the news from Isshiki Satoshi and rushed over immediately, this guy might have really been in trouble!

Ugh, having such an unreliable person is really a headache!

"It seems you've found out a lot about me, Kobayashi."

Bai Yuan looked at Kobayashi Rindan with a half-smile. This guy was really good-looking, with a delicate face, red hair, and slightly loose clothes.

I have to say, there are so many beautiful girls in this work!

"There's no need to ask about this. The fact that Professor Baiyuan made glowing dishes has already spread throughout the school. Only some ignorant idiot doesn't care about what's going on outside."

As he said this, Kobayashi Rindou couldn't help but glance at Kuga Terunori beside him, his voice filled with utter speechlessness.

The only person who would dare to challenge someone without knowing their background is this idiot who spends all his time in the Chinese Cuisine Research Society!

"Top-tier five-star... How is that possible? Why would such a skilled Chinese chef come to Totsuki Culinary Academy? And even become a teacher in the elementary school!"

Kobayashi Rindou's words made Kuga Terunori break out in a cold sweat. He just challenged a top-tier five-star chef? Really?!

Nobody told him this before he came!

"Because there are people I want to see, and I'll take this opportunity to nurture you new generation."

Even if it's just a stepping stone, it can still be very frustrating if it's not high enough.

For once, Bai Yuan answered Kuga Terunori's question with a plausible reason, which was indeed the purpose of his visit.

"It seems you already know this school's motto: 'The weak are the stepping stones for the strong.' Those who are specially trained by you are truly fortunate!"

Kobayashi Rindou's words came from the bottom of his heart; being noticed by a five-star chef was indeed a great stroke of luck.

As long as one's talent isn't too bad, at the very least one will become a master chef.

Even if an ordinary chef only learns one percent of the secrets of a five-star chef's teachings, it will be enough to benefit them for a lifetime!

"Don't be envious. You can also become someone I train. Even if you are used as a stepping stone, I will not show favoritism or withhold your true knowledge."

Hearing Kobayashi Rindou's words, Bai Yuan shook his head. He actually hoped that these people would grow up and become as strong as him.

He also wanted to go all out in the competition and improve his skills in the cooking contest.

Unfortunately, after traveling for so long, he still hasn't met anyone with whom he could give his all.

The only thing that piqued his interest was a hermit monk who lived deep in the mountains and fed on nature. The two then competed using plants from the mountains and forests.