Chapter 127: , directly cutting in line

As Elder Lynx finished explaining the situation, the three teams fell into silence.

Hozuki Mangetsu stared at the smirking Elder Lynx on the field, unable to guess what medicine was in his gourd.

Even though he had tried his best to use the intelligence at hand to analyze the opponent's goal, he could not fathom why the Ninja Cat clan would propose such an "unfair" assessment.

Due to the lack of critical intelligence for the Hozuki team, Hozuki Mangetsu’s judgment of the situation remained in an ambiguous state.

Anyone with eyes could see that going first meant facing a disadvantageous start.

Even though he had challenged Mizunuki Ryosuke, that did not mean he had to rush in recklessly.

Hozuki Mangetsu knew what was important and what was not.

Without knowing the exact strength of the two Ninja Cat elders, it was best to go as late as possible, letting others probe their combat power.

This was undoubtedly the most suitable approach for the current situation.

Therefore, Hozuki Mangetsu did not rush to speak, choosing instead to watch the developments from the sidelines.

On the other side, Elder Lynx continued to look at the three teams with a fake smile.

"How about it?"

"Have you decided?"

Seeing that the captains of the three teams remained silent, Elder Lynx asked again.

When his gaze swept toward Mizunuki Eiro, a strange glint clearly appeared in his eyes.

Everything was almost exactly as Mizunuki Ryosuke had expected.

In the plan between Elder Lynx and Mizunuki Eiro, faced with this unfair three-on-two duel, no one would be willing to go first and act as a pathfinder for the other two.

At this moment, Mizunuki Eiro only needed to step forward and challenge Elder Lynx first, and he would pass this stage securely.

At the same time, Elder Lynx could deliberately hide his strength during the fight with Mizunuki Eiro, concealing his trump cards to lure Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu into the trap.

When he fought the other two later, he could suddenly reveal his trump cards, perhaps catching one of them off guard and clearing the obstacles for Mizunuki Eiro.

Their scheme was certainly well-calculated.

To appear reasonable, Mizunuki Eiro did not rush to the front when Elder Lynx announced the rules, but instead feigned hesitation.

In reality, seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu remain silent, Mizunuki Eiro was already overjoyed.

Just as Mizunuki Eiro was about to speak up to take on this "thankless task" and act as the "vanguard,"

suddenly.

"Since that is the case, let me be the first to learn from this Elder Lynx."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a smile, his tone calm and slow.

Hearing this, everyone present was astonished.

Hozuki Mangetsu looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke with surprise, unable to fathom his deep intentions.

But Hozuki Mangetsu knew in his heart that with Mizunuki Ryosuke’s shrewdness, he must have discovered something to snatch the opportunity to fight first.

At the same time, Mizunuki Eiro’s mood shifted from excitement and triumph to panic and surprise, and finally to annoyance and secret hatred.

Mizunuki Eiro’s face turned livid instantly.

He never expected Mizunuki Ryosuke to jump out at this moment.

Was it a coincidence, or had he already seen through something?

Similarly, Elder Lynx’s expression froze, and even the fake smile on his face stiffened abruptly.

Seeming to notice the strange expressions of the crowd, the Cat Boss frowned and glanced discreetly at Mizunuki Eiro and Elder Lynx, seemingly guessing something as well.

But soon, Elder Lynx reacted.

Things had reached this point, and there was no reason for him to refuse.

"Hahahaha!!!"

"Of course, please!"

Elder Lynx laughed heartily, though a cold look appeared in his eyes.

After the gazes of Elder Lynx and Mizunuki Eiro met for a brief moment in the air, they both saw the ugliness in each other's eyes.

After snatching the right to fight first, Ryosuke turned his head with a smile and looked at Mizunuki Eiro beside him.

"Jonin Mizunuki Eiro."

"Let me go and test the depth of this elder for you first."

"You must watch carefully."

Ryosuke looked at Mizunuki Eiro with sincere eyes, his expression full of harmlessness, as if he were truly thinking of his fellow clansman.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Eiro suppressed the annoyance in his heart and managed to squeeze out a stiff smile.

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Since Ryosuke had already expressed his willingness to fight first, he could not very well fight for the qualification to go first.

Since anyone could see that going first was disadvantageous, Mizunuki Eiro fighting for the spot now would only arouse suspicion.

So he could only respond with a stiff smile and gritted teeth.

"Then many thanks, Jonin Mizunuki Ryosuke!"

"I appreciate your good intentions!"

"Please be careful next."

When he said the last few words, the malice on Mizunuki Eiro’s face was almost impossible to contain.

"Hahahaha!!!"

"Then I shall take your kind words."

After laughing twice, Mizunuki Ryosuke turned and walked toward the center of the arena.

Watching Mizunuki Ryosuke’s back, Mizunuki Eiro clenched his fists tightly.

At this point, even if Hozuki Mangetsu were slow-witted, he could see that something was definitely wrong.

Although he still couldn't know the specific reason, he could see Mizunuki Eiro’s frustration.

To this, Hozuki Mangetsu just smiled nonchalantly, looking as if he were watching a good show.

After arriving at the center of the arena and taking his position, the smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke’s face never changed.

As long as he beat Mizunuki Eiro to it, "cut in line" to face Elder Lynx, and defeated the enemy in one battle, causing Elder Lynx to lose his combat capability,

then Mizunuki Eiro would only be able to fight the upright Cat Boss.

The schemes Mizunuki Eiro had been playing in the dark would be completely shattered.

And if Ryosuke operated well in this round, there was a high probability he could directly eliminate Mizunuki Eiro.

In the center of the arena, through the work of the Ninja Cats, the arena was restored to its original state.

The bystanders had completely retreated, and in the large arena, there were now only Mizunuki Ryosuke and Elder Lynx, one man and one cat.

With the entry of the man and the cat, cheers like a tidal wave erupted from the surrounding stands.

After all, it was rare to see an elder take action personally.

Mizunuki Ryosuke stared at Elder Lynx on the opposite side, secretly curious about what type of Yin Release secret technique the other party possessed.

Without giving Ryosuke too much time to think, silently, Elder Lynx had already launched a probing attack.