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**Chapter 1566: Challenging the 'Medicine King' Yukihira Soma!**
Esdeath had originally thought Teresa would arrive at Noah's Ark the same way she did, accompanied by the continuously ringing Golden Bell Sound.
However, she appeared before her through a Golden Light Gate formed from a Mysterious Rune.
Because Teresa came from the Celestial Dragon Realm, and the Celestial Dragon Realm is Im's 'World in Hand', she naturally didn't need to arrive at Noah's Ark from the outside.
At the same time, Clare, Irene, Audrey, and ten other Silver-Eyed Warriors carrying Claymores followed closely behind.
As for Tsuru, she didn't follow. After all, Im had made it very clear that this was a family dinner.
She stayed in High Heaven, purifying Beelzebub's Demon Heart alone.
Thus, the three Heavenly Empresses finally met.
Among them, those led by Esdeath (Akame, Kurome, Tsunade, and others) and those led by Teresa (Clare, Irene, and others) subtly formed a standoff.
This was because Esdeath's gaze towards Teresa was simply too aggressive.
Meanwhile, Historia, who was still stroking Mizutsune, and Mikasa, Rico Brzenska, and others behind her, seemed like unrelated onlookers.
In the court, Esdeath and Teresa faced each other from about ten meters away.
The former had an arrogant expression and sharp gaze, while the latter wore a smile and showed no weakness.
Neither was in a hurry to speak, but an invisible aura had already collided.
Everyone present could clearly feel this.
"Interesting..."
Esdeath raised an eyebrow.
This Teresa, facing the oppression of her aura, showed no intention of backing down, yet her expression was so gentle.
It seemed she was using this method to tell her.
She was willing to get along amicably, but she wouldn't let you bully her.
Even if it was just suppression through aura... she would not accept it!
This was Teresa's personality.
She never outwardly displayed power, but her inner heart was incredibly strong and courageous, and she always possessed the purest kindness and love.
"Heh, you must be Teresa. I'm Esdeath. Let's have a fight sometime!"
Esdeath voluntarily withdrew her aura, but her words were an invitation to combat.
Teresa smiled and replied, "If Husband allows, I'm ready anytime."
Judging from the performance of this Empress Esdeath, it was clear that only through combat could she be made to respect her.
Since that was the case, then a fight it would be.
And while they were at it, they could clarify their specific status in their future interactions.
Across from her, Esdeath's face showed hesitation when Teresa mentioned Im.
This was because Im had said before that if there were conflicts between Heavenly Empresses, they should be resolved with tennis.
But right now, she wanted to have a real, solid combat with Teresa.
"That's right, Older Sister Esdeath, Husband he..."
Just as Historia was about to persuade her, a familiar sound suddenly rang in her ear.
"Then have a fight."
Immediately after, the figures of Im and Stussy appeared out of thin air before them.
"Husband!"
Historia, Esdeath, and Teresa immediately greeted him.
"Lord Im!"
Then, Mikasa, Akame, Tsunade, Clare, and others behind them bowed respectfully.
Im paid no mind to this and looked at Esdeath, saying, "From now on, if you wish to exchange blows with other Heavenly Empresses, you must report to Im beforehand and obtain permission. It must also be conducted under Im's surveillance. Private mutual combat is strictly prohibited."
"Yes, Husband..." A look of delight appeared on Esdeath's face.
Although there were many rules and conditions, it was better than being completely forbidden.
Im's thoughts were similar. He felt that blocking was worse than guiding; outright prohibition wasn't a good thing.
So, after careful consideration, he came up with a method he felt was quite good.
"Today, I'll give you two hours. By then, regardless of victory or defeat, you must stop," Im immediately stated his idea.
"In addition, Im has decided to hold the 'Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament' on July 1st every year. At that time, you can lead your personal guards and compete against each other to determine your ranking. Im will give rewards to the winners."
He planned to let the conflicts that the Heavenly Empresses accumulated daily be vented collectively during these few days.
With himself overseeing the match, there was no need to worry about any accidents occurring.
As expected, Esdeath's eyes lit up after hearing these words, appearing very excited and filled with expectation.
"Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament!"
"So, as long as I win, I can become the undisputed First Heavenly Empress!"
Im nodded and replied, "Yes, but there is only honor and rewards, no privilege."
Despite this, Esdeath was still eager to try: "Husband, will this Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament start this year?"
"That's right." Im nodded again.
"In that case, we won't fight today. We'll decide the victory or defeat on July 1st!"
Esdeath looked at Teresa with a burning gaze.
"Don't disappoint me..."
Teresa responded with a smile: "I will go all out."
At the same time, Akame, Kurome, Tsunade, Clare, Irene, and others behind them were also fiercely staring at each other, refusing to yield.
Unexpectedly, Im spoke again: "Tsunade, you don't need to participate. Prepare to return to the Sea Star. Your talent should be utilized in the Medical Academy."
"Ah?!"
Tsunade was stunned on the spot, but could only obediently agree: "Yes, Lord Im."
"This..."
Esdeath opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but also felt that Im was right.
Tsunade staying by her side all the time indeed had no future prospects.
With her ability, it wouldn't take long for her to be qualified to be the dean of a World Hospital.
Just like Marco...
On the other side, the team organized by the Sea Star Chef Association had also arrived in Tokyo, Fourth Special Zone of the Shokugeki World.
Many people came, more than thirty.
Most of them were High-Grade Chefs wearing White Tiger Armbands.
But the five confirmed participants were all Special Grade Chefs.
Their red and white chef uniforms and the Azure Dragon Armbands on their arms were very conspicuous.
They were Zeff, the President of the Chef Association, Streusen, the Vice President, and Jessica, the Vice President.
There was also Ramsay, a teacher Zeff had specially invited from Water Seven.
And Thatch, one of the former Whitebeard Pirates members, who now serves as Im's Head Chef on Noah's Ark.
Thatch voluntarily applied to participate.
He wanted to personally experience the miraculous culinary skill of the chefs in the Shokugeki World.
Im agreed without much thought.
After all, it was just an insignificant chef game.
However, he felt that the Sea Star Chef Association's chances of winning were not great.
Although Zeff, Thatch, and the others' cooking skill was superb.
But they were facing Superpower Chefs led by the 'Medicine King' Yukihira Soma.
Crucially, the foundation of cooking skill in the two worlds differed too greatly.
However, the Sea Star side had a big advantage in ingredients.
And no matter how developed the Shokugeki World was, it only had ingredients of normal quality.
After all, it wasn't that world where Gourmet Hunters existed.
This was also the reason why Im felt the Sea Star Chef Association's chances of winning were not great, but not entirely non-existent.
Anyone who has eaten cuisine knows that the quality of ingredients and excellent cooking skill are both important factors in determining taste.
It's just that some people think it's a 40-60 split, some think it's 60-40, and some think it's 50-50.
The result of this 'World Shokugeki' will show how it truly is.
For Im, being able to eat 'Medicine King Cuisine' itself was the most worth looking forward to, and the most interesting part.
He wondered if it really had the effect of causing people's clothing to burst, or even shattering buildings, due to the burst of mental power inside their body.
If it was true, coupled with the potential of Culinary Ability Manifestation, the chef profession was about to usher in a Bonus Era.
It would definitely attract many people to choose to learn cooking and join the Chef Association...
(End of Chapter)
Esdeath had originally thought Teresa would arrive at Noah's Ark the same way she did, accompanied by the continuously ringing Golden Bell Sound.
However, she appeared before her through a Golden Light Gate formed from a Mysterious Rune.
Because Teresa came from the Celestial Dragon Realm, and the Celestial Dragon Realm is Im's 'World in Hand', she naturally didn't need to arrive at Noah's Ark from the outside.
At the same time, Clare, Irene, Audrey, and ten other Silver-Eyed Warriors carrying Claymores followed closely behind.
As for Tsuru, she didn't follow. After all, Im had made it very clear that this was a family dinner.
She stayed in High Heaven, purifying Beelzebub's Demon Heart alone.
Thus, the three Heavenly Empresses finally met.
Among them, those led by Esdeath (Akame, Kurome, Tsunade, and others) and those led by Teresa (Clare, Irene, and others) subtly formed a standoff.
This was because Esdeath's gaze towards Teresa was simply too aggressive.
Meanwhile, Historia, who was still stroking Mizutsune, and Mikasa, Rico Brzenska, and others behind her, seemed like unrelated onlookers.
In the court, Esdeath and Teresa faced each other from about ten meters away.
The former had an arrogant expression and sharp gaze, while the latter wore a smile and showed no weakness.
Neither was in a hurry to speak, but an invisible aura had already collided.
Everyone present could clearly feel this.
"Interesting..."
Esdeath raised an eyebrow.
This Teresa, facing the oppression of her aura, showed no intention of backing down, yet her expression was so gentle.
It seemed she was using this method to tell her.
She was willing to get along amicably, but she wouldn't let you bully her.
Even if it was just suppression through aura... she would not accept it!
This was Teresa's personality.
She never outwardly displayed power, but her inner heart was incredibly strong and courageous, and she always possessed the purest kindness and love.
"Heh, you must be Teresa. I'm Esdeath. Let's have a fight sometime!"
Esdeath voluntarily withdrew her aura, but her words were an invitation to combat.
Teresa smiled and replied, "If Husband allows, I'm ready anytime."
Judging from the performance of this Empress Esdeath, it was clear that only through combat could she be made to respect her.
Since that was the case, then a fight it would be.
And while they were at it, they could clarify their specific status in their future interactions.
Across from her, Esdeath's face showed hesitation when Teresa mentioned Im.
This was because Im had said before that if there were conflicts between Heavenly Empresses, they should be resolved with tennis.
But right now, she wanted to have a real, solid combat with Teresa.
"That's right, Older Sister Esdeath, Husband he..."
Just as Historia was about to persuade her, a familiar sound suddenly rang in her ear.
"Then have a fight."
Immediately after, the figures of Im and Stussy appeared out of thin air before them.
"Husband!"
Historia, Esdeath, and Teresa immediately greeted him.
"Lord Im!"
Then, Mikasa, Akame, Tsunade, Clare, and others behind them bowed respectfully.
Im paid no mind to this and looked at Esdeath, saying, "From now on, if you wish to exchange blows with other Heavenly Empresses, you must report to Im beforehand and obtain permission. It must also be conducted under Im's surveillance. Private mutual combat is strictly prohibited."
"Yes, Husband..." A look of delight appeared on Esdeath's face.
Although there were many rules and conditions, it was better than being completely forbidden.
Im's thoughts were similar. He felt that blocking was worse than guiding; outright prohibition wasn't a good thing.
So, after careful consideration, he came up with a method he felt was quite good.
"Today, I'll give you two hours. By then, regardless of victory or defeat, you must stop," Im immediately stated his idea.
"In addition, Im has decided to hold the 'Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament' on July 1st every year. At that time, you can lead your personal guards and compete against each other to determine your ranking. Im will give rewards to the winners."
He planned to let the conflicts that the Heavenly Empresses accumulated daily be vented collectively during these few days.
With himself overseeing the match, there was no need to worry about any accidents occurring.
As expected, Esdeath's eyes lit up after hearing these words, appearing very excited and filled with expectation.
"Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament!"
"So, as long as I win, I can become the undisputed First Heavenly Empress!"
Im nodded and replied, "Yes, but there is only honor and rewards, no privilege."
Despite this, Esdeath was still eager to try: "Husband, will this Heavenly Empress Ranking Tournament start this year?"
"That's right." Im nodded again.
"In that case, we won't fight today. We'll decide the victory or defeat on July 1st!"
Esdeath looked at Teresa with a burning gaze.
"Don't disappoint me..."
Teresa responded with a smile: "I will go all out."
At the same time, Akame, Kurome, Tsunade, Clare, Irene, and others behind them were also fiercely staring at each other, refusing to yield.
Unexpectedly, Im spoke again: "Tsunade, you don't need to participate. Prepare to return to the Sea Star. Your talent should be utilized in the Medical Academy."
"Ah?!"
Tsunade was stunned on the spot, but could only obediently agree: "Yes, Lord Im."
"This..."
Esdeath opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but also felt that Im was right.
Tsunade staying by her side all the time indeed had no future prospects.
With her ability, it wouldn't take long for her to be qualified to be the dean of a World Hospital.
Just like Marco...
On the other side, the team organized by the Sea Star Chef Association had also arrived in Tokyo, Fourth Special Zone of the Shokugeki World.
Many people came, more than thirty.
Most of them were High-Grade Chefs wearing White Tiger Armbands.
But the five confirmed participants were all Special Grade Chefs.
Their red and white chef uniforms and the Azure Dragon Armbands on their arms were very conspicuous.
They were Zeff, the President of the Chef Association, Streusen, the Vice President, and Jessica, the Vice President.
There was also Ramsay, a teacher Zeff had specially invited from Water Seven.
And Thatch, one of the former Whitebeard Pirates members, who now serves as Im's Head Chef on Noah's Ark.
Thatch voluntarily applied to participate.
He wanted to personally experience the miraculous culinary skill of the chefs in the Shokugeki World.
Im agreed without much thought.
After all, it was just an insignificant chef game.
However, he felt that the Sea Star Chef Association's chances of winning were not great.
Although Zeff, Thatch, and the others' cooking skill was superb.
But they were facing Superpower Chefs led by the 'Medicine King' Yukihira Soma.
Crucially, the foundation of cooking skill in the two worlds differed too greatly.
However, the Sea Star side had a big advantage in ingredients.
And no matter how developed the Shokugeki World was, it only had ingredients of normal quality.
After all, it wasn't that world where Gourmet Hunters existed.
This was also the reason why Im felt the Sea Star Chef Association's chances of winning were not great, but not entirely non-existent.
Anyone who has eaten cuisine knows that the quality of ingredients and excellent cooking skill are both important factors in determining taste.
It's just that some people think it's a 40-60 split, some think it's 60-40, and some think it's 50-50.
The result of this 'World Shokugeki' will show how it truly is.
For Im, being able to eat 'Medicine King Cuisine' itself was the most worth looking forward to, and the most interesting part.
He wondered if it really had the effect of causing people's clothing to burst, or even shattering buildings, due to the burst of mental power inside their body.
If it was true, coupled with the potential of Culinary Ability Manifestation, the chef profession was about to usher in a Bonus Era.
It would definitely attract many people to choose to learn cooking and join the Chef Association...
(End of Chapter)
