Chapter 149.1 : Visit to Shokugeki no Soma World!

Shokugeki no Soma World.

Tokyo, Japan, Tōtsuki Culinary Academy.

Tōtsuki Culinary Academy, the renowned Tōtsuki Tea Ceremony and Cooking Academy, is a prominent culinary school and boasts the best and harshest culinary education in the world. It boasts an absurdly vast campus.

The academy comprises a middle school and a higher school, operating on a three-year system. However, graduating is an arduous task, with a success rate of below 10%. The academy's director, Nakiri Senzaemon, claims that 99% of the students are there to sharpen the skills of the remaining 1%, often referred to as the academy's "abandoned sons."

Last year, out of 812 first-year students, only 76 progressed to the second year, and a mere handful managed to advance to the third year and graduate.

Despite the daunting graduation rate, Totsuki has gained prestige and become the most esteemed culinary school on the island.

Graduates of this academy, if they survive until graduation, can bask in the glory of becoming popular stars in the culinary industry for a lifetime.

Based on this system, the Totsuki Elite Ten Council emerged as the highest decision-making body of the college, overseeing various aspects of the institution. The council, led by school directors, wields significant discretionary powers. It has made crucial decisions related to the academy's operations, and even the lecturers must adhere to the council's rulings.

They have the authority to vote on matters such as replacing the principal.

And today.

Summoned by the Director Nakiri Senzaemon.

Currently, the first seat among the Elite Ten of Totsuki is Eishi Tsukasa, the second seat is Rindō Kobayashi, the third seat is Tōsuke Megishima, the fourth seat is Momo Akanegakubo, the fifth seat is Somei Saitou, the sixth seat is Nene Kinokuni, the seventh seat is Satoshi Isshiki, the eighth seat is Terunori Kuga, the ninth seat is Etsuya Eizan, and the tenth seat is Nakiri Erina. They have all gathered together.

Their purpose is to cook solely for a Westerner.

This is a privilege not even enjoyed by the royal family of the island nation.

If this news spreads, it is likely to cause a sensation.

When Azami Nakamura first received the news, he thought that the Director Nakiri Senzaemon was mad.

Some of the Elite Ten who were discreetly contacted and recruited by someone were wavering about whether to dismiss Nakiri Senzaemon, but this gathering solidified their determination.

Nakiri Erina, the youngest of the Elite Ten and the granddaughter of Nakiri Senzaemon, also felt that her grandfather was aging, and his thoughts were becoming somewhat erratic.

They are the top Elite Ten of Tōtsuki Culinary Academy.

The current Elite Ten have the authority to mobilize Tōtsuki Culinary Academy's resources.

In a world where culinary skills are highly valued, Totsuki is the undisputed overlord of the island nation, Japan.

Is the overlord's cuisine truly that delicious?

However, when they saw the two guests and heard Nakiri Senzaemon's explanation, the ten individuals immediately changed their minds. Their respect and admiration for the Director flowed like a surging river.

Each of them exhibited 120% of their culinary prowess to create "must-kill dishes."

In contrast to the stern Nene Kinokni, some of them decided to disclose certain matters to Nakiri Senzaemon later.

"Mr. Ran, Miss Kaguya, are you still not satisfied?"

Seated around a round table, Nakiri Senzaemon, known as The Food's Demon King in the outside world, who currently played the role of a waiter, took charge and asked carefully, wearing a smile that was as complimentary as a waiter's.

"I am very satisfied."

Uchiha Ran picked up a wet tissue and wiped his mouth, smiling and nodding.

The eleven empty plates on the round table spoke volumes.

Indeed, today's meal had been the most delicious one he had ever experienced in his past and present life.

This enjoyment transcended the physical to encompass the mental.

The culinary skills of the Shokugeki no Soma World, as he suspected, were more akin to fantasy than mere cooking.

Not to mention Nakiri Erina's extraordinary God Tongue and Akira Hayama's talents, which had long surpassed human capabilities. As the head of the Elite Ten and the white knight of the table, Eishi Tsukasa, who possessed an extraordinary ability to prepare ingredients, the culinary expertise at Totsuki was unparalleled.

When cooking reached such a pinnacle, it wasn't just about skill—it infused a peculiar feeling called "heart," allowing him to experience a spiritual feast.

Yet, this kind of enjoyment was just right, not creating dependency or an inability to stop. It didn't fall into the realm of poisonous indulgence.

After a day and night of gathering information, Uchiha Ran came to the realization that a unique set of rules governed this world alone.

The progression of this world was notably peculiar.

Culinary arts thrived extraordinarily.

Despite being a mere chef catering to people, one's status was elevated.

Individuals with exceptional culinary skills could effortlessly amass wealth, status, and even influence.

This country boasted five standing committees dedicated to culinary arts, with representatives being chefs from different regions.

Nakiri Senzaemon, though not quite reaching the status of a Cooking God, held the position of a chef king.

Moreover, the nicknames of chefs typically mirrored their essence.

Some found joy in elegance, seeking chefs akin to Eishi Tsukasa, offering an experience rivaling that of a concert.

For those with a sweet tooth, the masters of desserts like Momo Akanegakubo or Sonoka Kikuchi were the go-to.

Fiery, enthusiastic individuals who relished the post-exercise refreshment sought chefs of a different caliber.

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