This research society was the only one that hadn't closed its doors.
"Then let's choose this one for the last one," Satou said.
However, when the people inside saw Satou and the others arrive, there was an immediate commotion.
"Oh no, the Rare Ingredients Research Society is here!"
"What? That bandit research society? Quickly hide all the new cooking utensils, don't let them see them!"
"What about that batch of good pork we just bought? Hide it quickly!"
They shouted one after another, and there was a chaotic sound from inside.
Satou was speechless for a moment. So, his research society had become a bandit organization in the eyes of other research societies?
"Don't even think about it! Everything belongs to me! None of you are allowed to hide anything!"
Yuki Yoshino heard this and immediately rushed forward, shouting loudly.
"That's right! These are all our spoils of war!"
Ryoko Sakaki also quickly rushed in.
"Everything is the spoils of war for our Rare Ingredients Research Society! Hand over everything obediently!"
Yuki Yoshino, holding the "Rare Research Society Will Win" flag, charged straight in like a general in ancient times.
Mimasaka Subaru, Yukihira Soma, and others also followed closely, full of momentum.
Satou: "..."
So, the reputation of his research society was ruined by these guys?
A member of the Soba Research Society said in a deep voice, "Do you, the Rare Ingredients Research Society, want to pick a fight? Do you know who the leader here is?"
"You guys stop arguing."
At this moment, a girl with two small braids, round-rimmed glasses, a delicate appearance, and a quiet demeanor spoke softly.
She was holding a piece of dough in her hand, apparently trying out a dish.
"Huh? You... you're Senior Kinokuni!"
Upon seeing this girl, Yuki Yoshino, who had been full of momentum like a bandit leader, immediately stiffened.
Behind her, Miyoko Hojo, Mimasaka Subaru, and others also looked serious.
They clearly hadn't expected Nene Kinokuni to be in this research society.
Nene Kinokuni put down the dough, walked to a nearby sink to wash her hands, and then looked at Satou coldly with her red eyes, asking, "From yesterday, the entire teaching building has been noisy, preventing me from focusing on my cooking experiments. You are the culprits, aren't you?"
"Well, since yesterday, our Rare Ingredients Research Society has indeed been at war with other research societies. The school encourages this, doesn't it?" Satou asked.
"That is true."
Nene Kinokuni nodded and said, "But I still prefer the quiet environment from before. What will it take for you to stop? To end the disputes between research societies?"
"Well, just one more win will do," Satou said.
He had already won against nine, so one more win would be enough.
"In that case, let the Soba Research Society be your opponent," Nene Kinokuni looked at Satou indifferently and asked, "How about it? If you lose, then you go back obediently and never disturb the school's peace again. If you win, you can choose anything you want from this research society."
"If you want to cause trouble for our Soba Research Society, I advise you to leave quickly."
"That's right, don't think you're so great just because you defeated Senior Eizan. Senior Kinokuni is someone you can never defeat."
"Leave while you still can."
Some members of the Soba Research Society spoke in deep voices.
"Hey, Satou, why don't we switch to another one? This one is a bit tricky," Yuki Yoshino whispered into Satou's ear, a bit hesitant.
However, Satou pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, it's a deal."
Besides this being the last research society, Satou also wanted to see his current strength.
Nene Kinokuni was ranked sixth among the Elite Ten.
Of course, the Elite Ten seats couldn't accurately measure their strength. At least Satou knew that Isshiki Satoshi, who was seventh, had the strength to challenge the top five, and Erina Nakiri, who was tenth, was definitely more than just tenth.
"Then it's settled. If you lose, you are not allowed to challenge any research society again. If you win, you can choose any item from the Soba Research Society."
Nene Kinokuni nodded and said.
"No problem, then what's the topic?" Satou asked.
"You can decide the topic..." Nene Kinokuni said indifferently.
"Since that's the case..." Satou pondered for a while, then smiled, "Then it's Soba."
"Soba?" A hint of coldness flashed in Nene Kinokuni's eyes.
Miyoko Hojo and Mimasaka Subaru were also surprised. After all, Soba were their opponent's specialty!
"Heh heh, how interesting. To dare to compete with Senior Kinokuni, who comes from the Kanda Soba Shop, in Soba?"
"It's simply overestimating himself!"
Several members of the Soba Research Society immediately sneered.
"Okay, then let's set the time for tomorrow," Nene Kinokuni said coldly.
Soon, the Shokugeki applications from both sides were submitted to the Shokugeki Management Bureau.
Senzaemon Nakiri, the Yuanyue Supreme Commander, also quickly received the report.
"Are you so impatient to challenge the Elite Ten and show your prowess?" Senzaemon Nakiri's lips curled into a faint smile. "That's fine. Let me see your potential."
Before long, the news that Satou was about to have a Shokugeki with the Sixth Seat, Nene Kinokuni, spread throughout the entire school.
Even the intense disputes between the research societies temporarily ceased.
Everyone was shocked by this news.
...
"Satou, do you have confidence? If the topic is Soba?" Returning to his research society, Miyoko Hojo immediately asked.
"Hmm, I have a little confidence, but not much," Satou pondered.
"Satou, you must do your best!" Tadokoro Megumi encouraged him.
"Hmm. Of course I will," Satou said with a smile.
"Since that's the case, then I'll be your opponent," Mimasaka Subaru said in a deep voice.
"Huh? You?" Satou looked at him in surprise.
"That's right, I once specifically conducted fantasy training against the Elite Ten. I originally thought there wouldn't be much chance to use it, but I didn't expect it to finally come in handy this time."
Mimasaka Subaru's lips curled into a cold smile.
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