Chapter 121: She will bet everything

Hidden Mist Village, Mizukage Building.

After the jonin saw Takeda Yoichi’s defeat, they also sighed in their hearts: "As expected."

After all, in the combat power assessment given to them by Maeda Tian Yuanshi, the calico cat had an "A-" strength rating, while Takeda Yoichi only had a "B-" rating.

There was a full three-grade difference in between.

In terms of ninja levels, it meant that Takeda Yoichi was only a ninja who barely reached the chunin level of strength, while the opponent was an enemy with special jonin-level strength.

Although Takeda Yoichi was defeated, the jonin looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke in the water screen with surprised eyes.

All the jonin also understood in their hearts that the most secure way for Ryosuke’s squad to achieve victory was only by staggering the superior and inferior strengths.

A one-third probability, and Ryosuke actually chose correctly; was it a coincidence, or did he really see something?

Before the jonin could marvel, the third round of Ryosuke’s squad was about to begin.

This time, it was Ryosuke’s squad’s turn to send someone to the arena first.

Seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke choose to send Mizunuki Hikohiko.

The jonin who supported Mizunuki Ryosuke had their hearts in their throats at this moment.

Because the candidate sent by the opponent next would very likely determine the outcome of the final battle.

On the other side, Maeda Tian Yuanshi was also watching the scene in the water screen with rapt attention.

For the sake of fairness, the strength of the members of both squads was only known to the high-level officials of both sides. 640

So at this moment, the four ninja cats in the opposing squad also did not know the strength configuration of Ryosuke’s squad.

Maeda Tian Yuanshi watched the water screen with burning eyes.

There were only two results next: if the opponent sent the "medium horse," the Yang Release cat, then Ryosuke’s squad would win steadily.

If the opponent sent the "inferior horse," the Yin Release cat, then the final result of the trial would most likely end in a "draw."

And a draw would also mean that Ryosuke’s squad could not go any further.

"Luck is sometimes also a part of strength."

"Even if luck is not good, as a Kage standing at the top of the village, one must have the trump cards and courage to go against the current."

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, don’t let me down."

Maeda Tian Yuanshi said to himself in his heart, but on the surface, he remained calm.

Because for what would happen next, even Maeda Tian Yuanshi had no way of knowing.

Soon, the answer appeared on the water screen.

In the jonin seating area, Kuroshima Morita stood up with a "swish," his face looking extremely ugly.

Because the one sent by the opponent was, shockingly, the Yin Release cat with the lowest strength in the team.

That is to say, the situation of "inferior horse" vs. "superior horse" had appeared again.

Mizunuki Hikohiko stared at his opponent, a black cat that looked full of momentum.

The moment the opponent took the stage, Mizunuki Hikohiko’s focus instantly rose to the highest level.

Since joining Ryosuke’s squad, perhaps Mizunuki Hikohiko’s overall strength hadn't improved much.

But at this moment, Hikohiko’s mindset had already undergone a earth-shaking change.

The arrogance and conceit he had brought from his clan in the past had long since become low-key and humble under Ryosuke’s subtle guidance.

Whether it was the Rock ninja incident back then or the Mist incident that happened not long ago, they all told Mizunuki Hikohiko:

The ninja world is vast, and he is very weak.

To underestimate an opponent is to underestimate one’s own life.

The moment the battle began, Mizunuki Hikohiko directly threw out a few ice kunai, then used the Water Clone Jutsu, pulling distance from the opponent to the left and right simultaneously.

"Swish, swish, swish!!!"

After weaving hand signs rapidly, Mizunuki Hikohiko used his most proficient ninjutsu.

Water Release: Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death!!

A large amount of high-pressure water flow, as fine as silver needles, was spat out from Hikohiko’s mouth, shooting toward the opponent.

Under Mizunuki Hikohiko’s high-density attack, the black cat was suppressed as soon as it took the stage.

Forced into a corner, the fur on the black cat’s body suddenly surged, and then a large amount of fur surrounded the black cat in the center; at a glance, it looked like a hedgehog.

The black cat’s surging fur had quite good defensive power, blocking Mizunuki Hikohiko’s Thousand Flying Water Needles of Death.

But when the black cat emerged from the tightened fur again, the whole cat instantly became tense.

A full twenty-four ice mirrors had already surrounded it in the center, and in every ice mirror, there was a figure of Mizunuki Hikohiko.

Secret Technique: Twenty-Four Ice Mirror Barrage!

In an instant, twenty-four Mizunuki Hikohikos emerged from the ice mirrors simultaneously, killing toward the black cat.

The black cat was immediately at a loss, and in a panic, it could only launch an attack at random, destroying two of Hikohiko’s illusions.

The next second, a kunai supported by ice had already appeared at the black cat’s neck.

"You lost."

Just three cold words declared the black cat’s complete failure.

Under the gap in strength, it didn't even have the opportunity to use the Yin Release it was most proficient in.

Mizunuki Hikohiko’s victory was crisp, clean, and without any dragging of feet.

This also made Mizunuki Ryosuke, who was watching the battle under the stage, nod with satisfaction.

After three battles, Ryosuke’s squad had two wins and one loss.

In the final battle, the ninjas from both squads who were also at the medium level would decide the winner.

And in the strength assessment of the Mist jonin, the opponent’s ninja cat proficient in Yang Release had "B+" strength, while Ryosuke’s squad’s Terumi Mei only had a "B" rating.

In this battle, from the perspective of intelligence, Ryosuke’s squad was on the disadvantaged side.

But to this, Ryosuke clearly didn't feel any panic; before he sent Hikohiko to the stage, he had already prepared to face this result.

A true powerhouse will not entrust everything to ethereal luck.

Since only one person was left on each side, there was naturally no talk of who was first and who was last.

Before taking the stage, Mizunuki Ryosuke came to Terumi Mei’s side.

"Mei, the final outcome of the battle is entrusted to you."

"Come on, I believe in you."

Ryosuke didn't put too much pressure on Terumi Mei, but instead comforted her in a gentle tone.

"Captain Ryosuke, don’t worry."

"Betting everything I have, I will definitely bring back the final victory!"

Terumi Mei said with a determined gaze, a hint of resolution in her eyes.

Seemingly seeing the resolution in Terumi Mei’s eyes, Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled and touched her head.

"Don’t push yourself too hard."

Under Mizunuki Ryosuke’s gentle touch, Terumi Mei’s pretty face suddenly became somewhat flushed.

"Take this; this is an amulet that symbolizes good luck."

Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled and took out an amulet condensed from ice from his bosom, and placed it on Terumi Mei’s elegant neck.

"Mm!"

After Terumi Mei nodded seriously, she took two or three steps onto the arena.

Looking at Terumi Mei’s back, Mizunuki Ryosuke calmly glanced at the Cat Elder in the distance.

If it hadn't been for the Cat Elder secretly lending a helping hand just now, Nekonosuke would have been KO’d by Ryosuke with one punch.

Now, Ryosuke could be considered to have returned the favor.

Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Mizunuki Ryosuke’s face.

Final battle, Terumi Mei VS Yang Release cat!

The result of this trial also determined the fate of whether Ryosuke’s squad could advance.

After standing on the arena, Terumi Mei only felt endless courage surging from the bottom of her heart.

In a trance, she recalled the powerlessness of only being able to watch Ryosuke’s back as he left when they encountered the Rock ninjas.

The self-blame of only being able to lie in Ryosuke’s arms when in the Mist area.

And just now, the trust Ryosuke placed in her when he entrusted her with the task.

These all made Terumi Mei determined that even if she had to bet her life, she must bring back the victory of this battle!!

She slowly reached her hand to her chest, touching the cold necklace around her neck.

For a moment, Terumi Mei even felt that her slender body was much heavier at this moment.

This weight came from Mizunuki Ryosuke’s entrustment.