Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Yukihira Soma was puzzled; he suddenly realized that this school seemed a little different from what he had imagined.

　Is it a combination of teacher-led instruction and the traditional Chinese apprenticeship system...?

　"No, it's just that we've received so much instruction from him that we consider ourselves his nominal disciples. He only ever had one true disciple."

　As if she had thought of something, Tadokoro Megumi's smile faded, replaced by a faint sense of disappointment. Fortunately, everyone felt the same way.

　"It's already lucky to be able to follow him around, how could I dare to hope to become his disciple?"

　Ryoko Sakaki said this with feigned nonchalance, but she was also a little disappointed. After all, they had been following Bai Yuan for half a year, and during this time they had said more than once that they wanted to become his disciples, but he had always refused.

　The reason is that taking care of one child is already tiring enough, and I don't want to add more burden to myself.

　He clearly takes care of them every day...

　"He may not have the title of master, but he does the work of a master. Whether he likes it or not, he is our master in our hearts."

　Yoshino Yuuki spoke the words that Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko had in their hearts, and when they thought of that tall and imposing figure, they couldn't help but feel a sense of longing.

　"This is it."

　Seemingly realizing she had said too much, Yoshino Yuuki pouted, then pointed to the detached but retro old building in front of her, her expression delighted.

　After hearing her words, Soma Yukihira looked up at the building in front of him.

　Ancient vines, old trees, and crows at dusk.

　As the sun sets, crows caw, and vines entwine around the tall villa, creating a unique scene of decay. The entire villa exudes an eerie and terrifying atmosphere, hardly resembling a place fit for human habitation.

　"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and catch up!"

　As Megumi Tadokoro pushed open the creaking iron gate, Soma Yukihira took a deep breath and stepped inside, as if entering another world.

　"Don't overthink it. Although our place looks a bit run-down, it's actually quite nice inside, and everyone here is very friendly. You'll have a great time here."

　Seemingly sensing Yukihira Soma's hesitation, Yoshino Yuuki patted him on the shoulder with a smile, then strode forward to open the door.

　"Wow! So much smoke! It must be that kid Ibu again. Only he would smoke in an empty room!"

　As soon as she opened the door, the thick smoke made Yoshino Yuuki frown. She waved her hand vigorously to clear the smoke before speaking.

　"Hey kid in room 208, stop using an empty room for smoked dishes! Or I'll slice you off piece by piece and smoke you out!"

　As if in response to Yoshino Yuuki's guess, an aged but powerful voice came from the loudspeaker hanging on the roof.

　"You're Soma Yukihira, the transfer student who wants to move into the dorm, right? I'm Fumio Oomido, the dorm manager. My nickname is Polaris Mary."

　"Mrs. Fumio. Please address me that way."

　An old woman exuding a terrifying aura walked down the corridor, looked at the red-haired boy in front of her, and introduced herself with a slightly cheerful tone.

　"I've entered the den of weirdos again! No, at least the people around me look pretty normal."

　Looking at the old woman in front of him, Soma Yukihira swallowed hard, then looked at the people behind him. Is this what they call harmony and friendliness?!

　"By the way, what ingredients did you prepare?"

　Looking at Yukihira Soma, who was only carrying a shovel, Oomido Fumio asked with some curiosity, licking his lips as he spoke, looking very expectant.

　"Ingredients? What are they for?"

　Upon hearing her words, Soma Yukihira showed a surprised and doubtful expression.

　"As is customary at Polaris, there's an entrance test. Yukihira-kun, you weren't unprepared, were you? Well, it certainly doesn't seem like you were prepared."

　Yoshino Yuuki looked at Yukihira Soma with a puzzled expression. She thought that he must have gone down the mountain to prepare ingredients before arriving so late.

　There isn't one?

　"Simply put, anyone moving into the dormitory must prepare a dish, and only those dishes that are deemed acceptable will be allowed to move in. Mrs. Fumio will be in charge of the review, and participants are allowed to bring their own ingredients."

　Ryoko Sakaki's voice rang out from the side, briefly explaining the check-in process for the Polar Star Dormitory to Soma Yukihira; these procedures should all be written on the form.

　He looks like a careless guy.

　"I've never heard of that, and they didn't prepare any ingredients at all."

　Soma Yukihira frowned and shrugged, indicating that he hadn't brought anything and was genuinely clueless about it.

　"That means you'll lose without a fight. We won't let you set foot in the Polaris Dormitory without you showing your skills."

　Oomido Fumio crossed her arms, a smug look on her face. Even though this person was brought back by Megumi and the others, she was not prepared to make any concessions.

　"Wait, I remember there were seven transfer students in total, right? There should be six besides me. Did they all pass the test? I can borrow some ingredients from them."

　As if he had just thought of something, Soma Yukihira changed his previous dejection and looked up at Fumio Oomido, his voice filled with excitement.

　No matter what dish you make, there's always some leftover ingredients, right? Perhaps that's where his life lies tonight.

　Oomido Fumio's words were quite clear: if you fail the test, you'll have to sleep outside.

　Just kidding, this is April! You could freeze to death if you're not careful!

　"What do you mean seven people or six people? The academy only notified us that you are the only student moving in, and unfortunately, the kitchen only has leftover scraps."

　Fumio Oomido frowned slightly. If her memory served her right, there should only be one new student here. Are there many transfer students?

　"I can use what's left over, right?"

　As if he had grasped the key point of the conversation, Soma Yukihira looked intently at Fumio Oomido.

　"What did you say?"

　Soma Yukihira's words shocked Fumio Oomido, whose face then darkened. Was this guy treating the cooking test like a joke?

　You think you can make a dish that will satisfy Fumio Oodou with just some scraps? Dream on!

　"Alright, I'll show you what I've got!"

　With a serious expression, Soma Yukihira spoke earnestly to Fumio Oomido, word by word, indicating that he was about to enter a serious state.

　"Let us be the judges too. We're also curious to see what kind of dish this guy who spouted nonsense at the opening ceremony can serve up."

　Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's words, Yuuki Yoshino, Megumi Tadokoro, and Ryoko Sakaki exchanged glances before stepping forward.

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　"This detached villa is really nice. Everyone has their own room. I thought it would be one of those dormitories where four people squeeze together."

　"Me too! This is amazing! It's exactly where I've always dreamed of living!"

　the other side.

　Compared to Soma Yukihira, who had to take an entrance exam, the other six transfer students received much better treatment.

　They not only have detached villas, but also no dormitory supervisors, ensuring a high degree of freedom.

　This is also a sign of Totsuki's respect for those with exceptional talent, and even more so, a sign of respect for Shirai Abyss, since he was the one who brought these people here.

　"We probably benefit from Professor Bai Yuan's influence. I've never heard of a school where students can live in villas."

　Zhang Chen's voice was filled with emotion, but even more so with excitement, after all, this would be their home from now on.

　"I want to choose a room first! Wang Jing, you'll stay next to me."

　Liu Yu said excitedly, then grabbed Wang Jing, who was staring blankly to the side, and led her to the second floor to choose a room.

　"Let's go pick out our rooms first, then we'll come down and meet up later to set some rules for staying here. Without rules, there can be no order, so we can avoid chaos."

　Seeing the two disappear in the blink of an eye, Ning Feng's expression was somewhat helpless. Then he turned to look at the remaining four people, and his tone became more cheerful.

　Arriving in a foreign country, it's impossible not to feel a little nervous. Now, they've all been grouped together and are even living in detached villas, which can be considered an excellent start.

　"Next is the competition for the Elite Ten title. As long as you can become one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki Culinary Arts, you can become a formal member of the Dark Cuisine World."

　This is a privilege that even many top-tier chefs don't enjoy!

　Huang Mei's eyes were filled with excitement; this was exactly what she had come for.

　of.

　Teacher Baiyuan once sent a message that as long as she could become one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki, she could directly become a formal member of the Dark Cuisine World.

　Of course, with her talent, she could join sooner or later. What she really wanted was for Bai Yuan to look at her with new eyes; that was what would bring her joy.

　"Indeed, the entrance examination for the Dark Cuisine World requires passing the difficult test personally set by the president, which is even more difficult than obtaining the special grade qualification."

　As if remembering something, a look of shock flashed across Zhang Chen's face, then he shook his head vigorously, trying to forget about it.

　As a top-class chef, he had also participated in similar assessments, and unsurprisingly, he failed miserably.

　"It mainly depends on the chef's level. There is a different way to be a first-class chef. As long as you have enough talent, you can still succeed."

　Ning Feng added explanations from the side.

　"Only those who pass the Dark Cuisine World's assessment are qualified to call themselves members of the Dark Cuisine World when they go out; otherwise, they cannot identify themselves as members of the Dark Cuisine World."

　Li Wanwan murmured to herself. She was one of the first people to follow Bai Yuan and witnessed him build the Dark Cuisine World.

　Although she earned the title of a full member based on her seniority, she knew in her heart that she didn't have the ability at all, which is why she wanted to come here to prove herself.

　She, Li Wanwan, is second to none!

　There are three official members of the Dark Cuisine World who have come here: her, Liu Yu, and Wang Jing. Liu Yu and Wang Jing are truly deserving of the title.

　Although he appears lazy and unambitious, he possesses exceptional talent and is a true genius.

　Looking up at Liu Yu and Wang Jing playing around upstairs, Li Wanwan's eyes were filled with undisguised envy. She wished she had such amazing talent.

　"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. I didn't bring much luggage this time. I'll have to do some shopping on the spot tomorrow. I need to get some rest early tonight."

　"makes sense."

　Chapter 160 Yukihira Soma's First Battle of Tougetsu

　"It's a pretty good dish, but if that's all you've got, you probably can't even beat me. You should keep a low profile when you're out and about in the future, and don't say things like you did this morning. There are at least ten people in Totsuki who are stronger than me."

　Looking at the mackerel burger steak emitting a rich aroma on the plate, Yoshino Yuuki picked up her chopsticks, snapped out of her reverie, and looked at Yukihira Soma very seriously.

　After receiving more than half a year of special training from Bai Yuan, her strength has undergone tremendous changes. If she only had this level, she might not be able to beat her.

　Of course, she didn't think it was a shameful thing, after all, she was considered a strong person in Totsuki.

　"They only used these scraps, and the dish they made might not even be one they're good at. You can't tell how skilled they really are."

　Ryoko Sakaki wiped the grease from the corner of her mouth and calmly stated the facts, then looked at Soma Yukihira: "It's really amazing that you can make such a dish with these scraps!"

　"What I'm saying is that when using these scraps, our skill levels are about the same. We'll only know for sure after we compete."

　Even though they were roommates in the Polar Star Dormitory, Yoshino Yuuki was still very dissatisfied with what Soma Yukihira said at the opening ceremony.

　He didn't say anything on the way, because he didn't know the other person's background and was worried that he might actually have some skills, and that he would only make a fool of himself by speaking rashly.

　But now, she feels confident in herself.

　It wasn't that she was dissatisfied with Yukihira Soma looking down on Totsuki, but rather that she was angry at him for looking down on Hakuen, who was her most respected teacher.

　Under Bai Yuan's leadership, although a large number of Totsuki students were eliminated, those who remained were absolutely elite, and their strength was much greater than before, which shows how powerful their teacher was.

　However, this kid in front of me clearly doesn't know anything. He just arrived and immediately belittled all the students of Totsuki, calling them a bunch of uncultured chefs. This is undoubtedly a slap in the face to Teacher Baiyuan.

　If this guy were truly far superior to her, that would be one thing, and he would have reason to be proud. But with this level of skill, he really can't mock Totsuki right now.

　The initial calm had passed, and realizing that the other party was about the same strength as her, the next step was to give him a warning to prevent him from becoming too arrogant and complacent.

　Overly proud people don't go very far on the path of becoming chefs.

　"You'll only know after you've compared them..."

　Soma Yukihira softly uttered those words. Despite having prepared a dish that even Granny Fumio found incredibly satisfying, which earned him entry into the dormitory, he failed to intimidate the others. Instead, it fueled their frenzied provocations against him.

　"Then let's have a match."

　He knew in his heart that these people in front of him were not as kind as he had imagined, probably because of what he had said at the entrance ceremony.

　If you're not convinced, then let's fight.

　“Okay, tomorrow we’ll each go down the mountain to buy ingredients. As for the theme, I’m craving duck, so let’s make it duck-themed.”

　"Okay, I have no problem!"

　As if she had been waiting for these words, Yoshino Yuuki pondered for a moment before speaking, then looked at Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko with a victorious expression.

　"You."

　Yoshino Yuuki's antics led Soma Yukihira to join in, leaving Sakaki Ryoko with a helpless expression, unsure of what to say.