Iron Kenshin

The Main People

The Judges

The Iron Chefs

 Saitou:  Today we are in Kitchen Stadium. If my memory serves me correctly, the challenger is an uncontrollable spirit, much like the wind. Today's theme reflects the challenger's spirit as well. A master chef taught her - the master was not attractive but his food brought many customers to his restaurant. On the other hand, the challenger today is spunky, cute, and Weasel-like. She's been looking to challenge the Great Iron Chef Japanese for quite some time.

In pops Misao
Today's Challenger is.......
 Misao

 Saitou:  Today's theme ingredient is.. 30 large eels! They come from the deep blue sea off of the coast of Japan. They've been a favorite in the summer time for many centuries. I'm pleased to bring them to the Kitchen Stadium.

 Yahiko:  You both know the rules! 10 points for taste, 5 points for creativity, 5 points for presentation.

 Aoshi:  Kenshin? How do you feel about today's match up?

 Kenshin:  I feel very confident in my abilities.

 Aoshi:  That's an important skill to have.

The camera pans to Yahiko and Misao

 Yahiko:  Misao, you've been asking for this match for a long time! Are you nervous?

 Misao:  No way! I'm not scared at all! I mean, come on! Kenshin says oro waaaaay too much to be intimidating.

Misao makes a bunch of oro faces

 Saitou:  Allez cusine!!

The Gong sounds

 Yahiko:  And off they go to pick their choice eels. Hey Aoshi, have you had eel?

 Aoshi:  Yes I have. It's served during the summer because it raises stamina. It goes well with rice. Let's see how they prepare it for us today.

Kenshin and Misao dash back to their stations with great amounts of eel in their buckets

 Misao:  Hey Himura! I'm going to win! There's no way I'm going to lose to a skinny Shrimp like you!

 Kenshin:  We'll see Misao-dono!

Kenshin wildly chops up some veggies

 Yahiko:  Wow look at Kenshin go! I can't see him chop up the veggies! What is that he's chopping Aoshi?

 Aoshi:  It looks like eggplant to me, Yahiko. I don't know what Kenshin is planning, but it must be something good.

 Tsubame:  Oh! What is Misao doing Yahiko?

 Yahiko:  Ha-ha, she's keicho kicking the eel so she can flatten it. What a technique!

 Aoshi:  Yes.. remember that Hanya taught her what she knows today. I miss Hanya.

Tomoe's voice can be heard

 Tomoe:  30 minutes have passed.

 Enishi:  Tomoe! Where are you? You aren't smiling for me anymore!!!!

 Kenshin:  Oh yes, that reminds me! Thank you Tomoe. I have some pickled daikon radish from when Tomoe and I planted it in our field. It will surely bring out the flavors of the eel. I think I will use it for my special salad.

 Enishi:  How dare you speak her name Battousai!

 Tsubame:  Oh my! This is getting scary.

Kenshin jumps up and ryu-tsui-sen's the eel

 Kenshin:  It will taste good! You'll see.

 Kaoru:  Quite impressive!

The opponents prepare their meals with expert precision. Kenshin takes out some sake. Hiko's eyes light up with joy.

 Hiko:  Finally, Kenshin has understood the true meaning of sake. HEYY Kenshin, let's drink sake together ok?

 Kenshin:  That would be fine. Out by the stars?

 Hiko:  Yes, then we can look for women!

Kaoru baps Hiko on the head

 Kaoru:  Don't encourage him Hiko!

 Saitou:  Pssst! Tomoe..wake up...it's your turn!

 Tomoe:  I almost forgot! You must be finished now!!

 Misao and  Kenshin: ORO!

Challenger's Dishes

 Aoshi  Today's challenger serves up 5 dishes:

Eel salad with grated daikon radish

Tasting

 Yahiko:  And now, judging and tasting. On the panel today....

 Enishi  Former mafia boss and hot air balloon enthusiast.

 Kaoru  Instructor of a dojo.

 Tsubame  A local girl who works in the famous Akabeko restaurant and...

 Hiko  The egocentric swordsman potter!

 Aoshi:  And now the challenger's dishes!

 Saitou:  Misao, there's jelly in this. What type of jelly is this?

 Misao:  Grape.

 Hiko:  MMm, it goes well with the eel. I want some more sake please.

 Kaoru:  I agree with Hiko. This is first rate stuff.

 Enishi:  Where did Tomoe go?

 Saitou:  Let's go on to the next dish.

 Misao:  This next dish I made because I like tempura.

 Tsubame:  Umm, umm...Misao?

 Misao:  Yes?

 Tsubame:  Well, um, you see...This is overcooked...and.....

 Kaoru:  Shhhh, Tsubame!

Misao is angry..next dish

 Hiko:  I have to admit, when I saw you make this, I wasn't sure if I would like it...but I do. The eel bone creates a nice texture in my mouth and the dough brings me back to my childhood.

 Kaoru:  I like it as well. Good job Misao.

 Misao:  I made to stew to remind me of Aoshi-sama. He loves stew.

 Hiko:  This stew is cold and icy. I don't like it. Stew is supposed to be hot.

 Tsubame:  Yyyeees..too coold.

 Misao:  Hm let's go to my last dish, Eel donuts.

 Kaoru:  This is a strange flavor. Something I'm not used to.

 Hiko:  It's good with sake.

 Misao:  I eat them on the way to Kyoto.

Saitou munches happily

 Aoshi:  Time for the Iron Chef's Dishes.

Kenshin serves his hors d'oev're

 Tsubame:  You've outdone yourself Ken-san! Sooo good!

 Kenshin:  Domo Tsubame-chan! Enishi, you haven't said a word this whole time. What's wrong?

 Enishi:  Tooommooe, smile for me. You be quiet Battousai. ::scowls:: You're scaring my dear sister away. I don't want to eat your food.

 Saitou:  This is good Battousai.

 Kaoru:  I was curious how your eggplant and eel would taste. They are perfect together! A match made in heaven!

 Hiko:  It's good with sake.

Kenshin smiles

Grilled eel and rice in sake is served carefully by the Iron Chef

 Hiko:  The eel comes swimming in sake! Kenshin, let's go drink sake and you can sing your sake song that I've heard so much about! This is a man's dish.

 Tsubame:  Ken-san, this is too strong for me.

 Kenshin:  Mix it up with the rice a little more and it should be ok, Tsubame.

 Tsubame:  Oh, this is much better now Kenshin.

 Yahiko:  The last dish is the eel salad. A cool way to finish off a meal.

 Kaoru:  All of Kenshin's dishes are so nice. I am envious of your wife Kenshin...oh wait a minute..... (!!!)

 Hiko:  Good stuff again Kenshin...

And now...

Judgement

 Saitou:  Today both chefs demonstrated their cooking abilities and we salute their skills. Each interpeting the eel to its maximum flavors. The decision was not an easy one (heh) - but the judges came to one. Now the verdict...

 Yahiko:  Who takes it? Who's cusine reigns supreme? It's IRON CHEF Kenshin with a clean sweep!

Hiko:  Kenshin's dishes were excellent. I think he's almost up there with my cooking skills. Within a few years as his skills improve, I would like to challenge him.

Enishi:  I wish I didn't have to come here today. The food was awful. My sister's food is the best and I missed a hot air ballon trip with Gein.