Shokugeki: Starting with a Tavern, Leaving Everyone in Tears of Craving.

Summary

. In Chapter 126, the Yukihira Restaurant experiences a shift due to the arrival of Zhang Fan, which alters the original storyline. Nakiri Erina, who would have been the transfer student examiner, is replaced by Kobayashi Ryuugan, preventing a clash of culinary philosophies with Yukihira Soma. Despite this, Erina remains critical of Soma's cooking, viewing it as ordinary and fundamentally opposed to her culinary beliefs. Joichiro Yukihira, once a genius chef, has settled into a more mediocre style over the years, focusing less on shock value and more on the essence of good cooking. The atmosphere in the restaurant changes dramatically with the arrival of Nakiri Shinagi and Anne, causing tension among the diners. Shinagi expresses eagerness to eat Frozen Snapper Mountain, prompting Zhang Fan to prepare the dish using the North Star Tianlang Blade, which catches Shinagi's attention. .

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