New chapter everyone! I appreciate the support coming from you guys, but expect fewer updates as my exams are coming

As always I do not own Shokugeki no Souma

CHAPTER VIII

Moments before the match, tension was on the rise as both Souma and Tadakoro walked towards the kitchen, the slow steps they took made it look like they were about to be set in the execution block, all in all it there were hundreds of places Tadakoro would rather be at this point.

"Relax Megumi," Souma whispered as they were about to enter, "this match is not about you at all, do me a favour will you? Whatever happens, whatever you see in this kitchen you would not speak a word of, not even at the guys at Polar Star" he said and opened the door.

There they were face to face with Chef Shinomiya, Tadakoro wanted to just cower the tension between them was so thick she could hardly breath, but when Souma finally spoke she was so confused that she thought she miss heard Souma.

"You do know that you could have just asked Dojima-senpai for my number," Souma suddenly spoke surprising everyone except Dojima and Shinomiya who both had grins on their faces "I mean if you really wanted a match you did not have to involve Tadakoro with it, you even got me riled up back there senpai"

Shinomiya just shrugged Souma's statement, "I was just testing how far you've come with your temper Souma" he said whilst walking towards his station, "I hope you have improved, because it would be too much trouble if I've done all this trouble just to find out your just the same snot nosed kid" he said earning a small chuckle from Dojima.

"Uhhmm, are we missing something here?" asked Chef Hitoshi "aren't you two supposed to be enemies at the moment? You do know that reconciliation was supposed to be done after a match?"

"Do not worry Hitoshi-san," reassured Dojima as he stepped up in front "Shinomiya here had one condition for him to be participating in this training camp" he said and looked towards Souma who gave him his signature grin.

"And what was that Dojima-senpai?" asked Chef Inui, curious as to what was the reason Shinomiya finally agreed to teach, Dojima looked at her and said "he wanted to have a match against The Devil's Right Hand".

With his statement all the guest judges went gob smacked, they have heard of that name before, for the last decade The Devil's Right Hand have been spoken in hush tones within the front lines, he was said to be a young prodigy who was always seen beside Asura.

"And am I correct to assume that this Right Hand you are pertaining to is young Souma here?" asked Chef Donato, who was surprisingly serious at the moment, "that would be correct Gotoda-san, you see Shinomiya-san and Souma-kun were once trained by Chef Paul Bucose, and with it came a burning rivalry between the two".

Tadakoro was still processing the amount of information that was given to her, who knew that Souma had such a rich background other than his family diner, but more importantly what does this have to do with her being expelled?

"I know you must be really confused now manquér Tadakoro," said Shinomiya as he adjusted his eyeglasses "it was merely an act, I really did like your dish, I was merely looking for an excuse to have this match with Souma".

"Uhhmm d-does this mean I am no longer e-expelled?" asked Tadakoro who was still trembling from shock "Yes manquér, I apologise for making you worry" Shinomiya said and proceeded to stare at Souma who was shaking his head.

"So what all this really is a dick measuring contest between Shinomiya-senpai and Yukihira-kun," stated Chef Mizuhira, earning loud laugh from Dojima "I guess you could say that Mizuhira-san, they may look like they don't get along but deep inside they both hold great respect for one another, but they would never admit it of course, Shinomiya-san sees Souma as a spoiled brat who is too great for his own good, and all Souma sees in Shinomiya-san is a stuck up chef who thinks he owns the world just because he is successful in cooking".

"Ohh and here I thought Shinomiya-senpai did not change at all" Inui said as she made her way towards Shinomiya-senpai clearly intent in teasing him till he strangled her.

'Is she a masochist or something?" Yukihira thought as he watch Shinomiya literally squeeze the poor woman, 'I guess you really need to be something special if you can graduate Totsuki, both in a good way, and in a weird way'

After settling down Inui, Dojima finally announced the theme of the match, "Very well then, for the theme would be" Dojima paused and looked at both of them "French Cuisine".

At his words all of the people inside were sceptical, how could Souma ever beat someone who were famous for having excelled in French Cuisine if the theme of the dish is his specialty?

I would like to cut this chapter short as I feel the need to show the power rankings, so this skill ratings would be out of 100. Take note that I may be giving them something that they do not posses in the Anime and Manga

Note:

1. There is only one mastery for each person, for example Hayama has mastery over Spices that enables him to incorporate it to every cuisine.

2. I also factor in the experience of each chef not just his or her specialty

3. If I mention a specific Cuisine that means it is their specialty, not that they cannot cook any other type of cuisine

4. I can't think of a way to even out Takumi and Souma, I seriously think that he is lagging behind Souma despite being his "rival", I made up a strong weapon for him that is similar to Hayama's nose, if you guys think its BS then let me know

5. though it may seem close but the gap for each point is very far, comparing a 92 rating to a 93 rating is miles apart

6. If by some chance that someone goes up against the same rating I would first defer to you guys on your opinion, educated guesses only I would not let someone win just because you say so, I would need an explanation.

1st year students- Generation of Jewels

Yukihira Souma- vast knowledge of all Cuisines that enables him to do Fusion Cooking, Yukihira Style Cooking- 93 (am I making him too OP? if so tell me)

Nakiri Erina- vast knowledge of all Cuisines and the God Tongue- 93

Kurokiba Ryo- Mastery of Sea Foods and has a thorough knowledge about Molecular Gastronomy- 92.5

Takumi Aldini- The Perfect Eyes and Italian Cuisine- 92.5

Hayama Akihira- Mastery of Spices and the Godly Nose- 92.5

Nakiri Alice-Mastery over Molecular Gastronomy- 91

Ibusaki Shun- Immense IQ and knowledge of all cuisine - 89

Tadakoro Megumi- Traditional Japanese Cuisine- 89

Hisako Arato- Medicinal Cooking- 87

Isami Aldini- Italian Cuisine, British Cuisine, French Cuisine- 88

Subaru Mimasaka- Perfect Copy- 88

Mito Ikumi- Mastery of High End Meat- 87

Ryoko Sakaki- Traditional Japanese Cuisine and Fermentation- 86

Yuki Yoshino- Mastery of Game Meat and Traditional Japanese Cooking- 85

Zenji Marui- Immense IQ- 85

Myoko Hojou- Chinese Cuisine-85

Elite Ten- Pre-Central

9th seat- Eizan Etsuya- unknown specialty- 91.5

8th seat- Kuga Terinori- Chinese Cuisine- 91.5

7th seat- Isshiki Satoshi- vast knowledge of all cuisine and mastery over Japanese Cuisine- 91-95 depending if he is serious

6th seat- Nene Kinukuni- Traditional Japanese Cuisine- 92

5th seat- Somai Saito- unkown specialty- 93

4th seat- Momo Akanegakubo- Mastery over dessert - 92

3rd seat- Tosuke Megashima- unknown specialty- 92

2nd seat- Rindou Kobayashi- unknown specialty- 93

1st seat- Eishi Tsukasa- unknown specialty- 94

Alumni/Adults

Joichiro Saiba- Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine that enables him to do Fusion Cooking- 99

Takeshi Saiba- Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine that enables him to do Fusion Cooking, Yukihira Style Cooking- 99

Gin Dojima- Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine, Mastery of all types of traditional cooking around the world- 98

Azami Nakamura- Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine, Perfectionist- 97

Kojiro Shinomiya- Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine, Mastery over French Cuisine- 96

Nakiri Senzaemon-Vast knowledge and experience of all cuisine- 98

All the rest of alumni- 92-95 depending on who they are.

I would be releasing ratings for the future characters, but this should do for the first book which would be from the beginning till the end of Stagiaire. If you have any complaints don't be afraid to voice it out