Lunatic.
Etsuya Eizan felt that only this word could describe the situation in front of him.
From the moment he entered Totsuki Academy-
No, from the moment he stepped into this industry-
Although his path hadn't been perfectly smooth, he had never suffered a true, devastating loss.
He had talent.
Exceptional business sense.
And his culinary ability was far from weak.
In a place like Totsuki, he had always thrived.
Yet today-
He had suffered a massive loss at the hands of Jaden.
The Shokugeki had already been confirmed.
Jaden had even called the staff of O-uchu and instructed them to formally report the procedures to the Shokugeki Management Bureau.
Everything was official.
As for the stakes-
At the beginning, Jaden had demanded Eizan's hands.
Then the stake escalated.
To all four limbs.
And eventually-
His life.
When Eizan looked into Jaden's eyes, filled with naked killing intent, his body had frozen.
He had seen that look before.
On death row inmates.
Men who had already crossed the line.
By instinct alone, Eizan was certain-
Jaden had killed people.
More than one.
In that moment, Eizan didn't dare joke with his own life.
Under the pressure of that killing intent-so similar to Jack Hanma's-
He offered everything he could.
All his assets.
Ninety percent of his future income.
He used those things to buy his life.
The other party had given up nothing.
Yet Eizan still felt as though he had barely escaped death.
He even felt-
That he had gotten a bargain.
As for Jaden.
He honestly felt that he wasn't very good at cooking.
At least, not good enough to meaningfully help Erina.
That made things a little boring.
So when Etsuya Eizan proactively came to him, offering himself up as entertainment-
Jaden naturally didn't refuse.
The theme of the Shokugeki was simple.
Egg.
And for the first time, Jaden was prepared to truly show his culinary skill.
That's right.
He wasn't going to crush instant ramen packets and call it a day this time.
This time-
He would display the pinnacle of his cooking.
Although it wasn't his ultimate dish-
It was his second strongest.
-Instant noodles with an egg.
Yes.
And he could even sprinkle in some green onions.
As a secret technique-
He would add slightly less MSG.
MSG.
He added MSG.
As for what Eizan would cook-
Jaden glanced at Etsuya Eizan, who was still kneeling on the ground, breathing heavily, his expression one of someone who had narrowly escaped death.
Jaden let out a soft hmph.
It didn't matter what he made.
Because-
-I've already won.
...
Inside the O-uchu kitchen.
Erina was extremely busy.
She had learned that Eizan had arrived not long after he showed up.
And knowing what methods Eizan specialized in, she understood that she couldn't simply avoid him.
However, the task in front of her was something only she could complete.
So Erina planned to finish this table before going to deal with Eizan.
It was during this time that the employee who had previously reported Eizan's arrival returned to the kitchen.
"It seems... Eizan intends to find a venue inside O-uchu to conduct a Shokugeki."
A Shokugeki?
Erina frowned slightly.
Eizan taking unusual action always meant trouble.
She thought for a moment, then asked calmly.
"And who is his opponent?"
"It's Yuki-san..."
All of the O-uchu staff had witnessed Jaden knocking out Ryo Himura with a single punch during the Kengan match.
From that moment on, they had unconsciously added "-san" to his name.
And right now-
They were a little worried.
After all, if it were a Kengan match, the worst outcome would simply be Eizan being beaten half to death.
But a Shokugeki-
-Can Yuki-san actually cook?
As soon as Erina heard that the opponent was Jaden, the tension between her brows vanished.
She smiled.
Slowly.
Calmly.
Instantly relieved.
"If it's him," Erina said, "then there's nothing to worry about regarding Etsuya Eizan."
"Eh? But-"
"There are no buts."
Erina crossed her arms.
Her presence sharpened in an instant.
"We're extremely busy here. All of you, return to your work."
She picked up the chef's knife she had set aside and continued processing ingredients.
"As for over there..."
"He won't lose in a Shokugeki."
"At least-not to someone like Eizan."
"So you can all rest easy."
The kitchen staff exchanged glances.
Then, silently, they updated Jaden's internal profile.
-Not only terrifying in combat, but also superior in cooking to an Elite Ten member.
As expected of Yuki-san.
...
The slightly modified underground fighting arena of O-uchu.
Because Eizan had prepared in advance for a Shokugeki with Erina-
And because Jaden had gone to a convenience store and also made preparations-
He had even discovered a few new things-
The Shokugeki began at an astonishing pace.
By the time it officially started, Etsuya Eizan had finally calmed down.
He looked at Jaden.
Said nothing.
Didn't dare provoke him.
Didn't dare mock him.
He knew very clearly-
The plan targeting God's Tongue had failed today.
But he didn't dare complain.
He would treat this as simple bad luck.
And besides-
Even if it was bad luck, he hadn't actually lost anything yet.
Although he had staked all of his wealth and future income, he didn't believe he would lose to Jaden in a Shokugeki.
He sliced chicken.
Marinated it.
Prepared additional ingredients.
His dish was simple.
Fried Chicken Nuggets.
Egg was used both in the coating and the sauce.
His movements were efficient.
Precise.
As expected of an Elite Ten member.
After completing his preparation, Eizan subconsciously raised his head.
It was a habit.
Also one of his favorite tricks during Shokugeki.
By observing the opponent's dish, he could subtly adjust his own seasoning to interfere with the opponent's flavor.
Influence it.
Destroy it.
Although he felt this was unnecessary against Jaden-
A failure who had received nothing but E evaluations-
He still glanced over.
Then-
"I'm done!"
Ten minutes.
At most, not even thirteen.
Jaden was finished.
Eizan's eyes widened.
The spectators.
The O-uchu staff.
Even the three judges dispatched by the Shokugeki Management Bureau-
All of them were stunned by Jaden's speed.
Jaden didn't care.
He carried three bowls of instant noodles to the judging table.
Placed them down.
"This is..."
One judge frowned.
The judge beside him blinked and spoke directly.
"Uh... if I'm not mistaken, this is a type of instant noodle from a neighboring country. Braised beef flavor, I believe. The difference seems to be that you've added an egg and some green onion..."
Jaden glanced at him.
"The theme of this Shokugeki is egg," he said. "Have I violated the rules?"
"No... you haven't."
"Then please taste it," Jaden replied calmly. "This is my dish."
He didn't care how much they ate.
He watched as each judge took a bite.
Then set their chopsticks down.
Jaden smiled faintly.
He waited.
Watched as Etsuya Eizan plated his dish.
Three portions of fried chicken nuggets were carried forward.
Only then did Jaden look again.
As expected of an Elite Ten member.
Just like Erina's cooking carried the [Taste Buds Exploded] buff due to God's Tongue-
Eizan's dish also had a special status.
[Magic (Small): Can make the taste differ from appearance and texture, slightly enhancing the most unique flavor.]
I see~
Jaden chuckled.
The Curse descended quietly onto the fried chicken nuggets.
Eizan noticed nothing.
He glanced at the three bowls of instant noodles set aside.
Then confidently placed his plates before the judges.
"Philosopher's Stone Fried Chicken Nuggets," he said. "Please enjoy~"
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