Chapter 147

"We must select a new Mizukage as soon as possible to deal with these problems."

"Before that, I will try my best to maintain the village's operations."

After these words were finished, the part everyone cared about most finally arrived.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were tightly fixed on Tian Yuanshi, waiting for him to announce how the new Mizukage would be selected.

With Tian Yuanshi publicly announcing his withdrawal from the Mizukage race, everyone basically assumed in their hearts that the next Mizukage would fall to one of the three: Hozuki Mangetsu, Mizunuki Eiro, or Mizunuki Ryosuke.

"Before that, I want to give recognition to three ninjas who performed excellently in the battle of the civil strife."

As Tian Yuanshi spoke, his gaze swept across the faces of Hozuki Mangetsu, Mizunuki Eiro, and Mizunuki Ryosuke respectively.

"First is the Jonin Mizunuki Eiro."

"Not only did he lead the Mizunuki clan to resist the Kaguya clan's rebellion, but he also, together with the Mizunuki Great Elder, killed the rebel Kaguya Ichiro."

"Mizunuki Eiro, worthy of the name of genius."

As Tian Yuanshi's voice fell, he took the lead in clapping, and the other Jonin also expressed their congratulations to Mizunuki Eiro.

To this, although this young ninja still looked very arrogant, the excitement in his eyes was already clearly revealed.

"Hozuki Mangetsu, the one who inherits the Hozuki name."

"He led a large number of ninjas to resist the rebels' attack on the front lines."

"And he single-handedly held off the rebel Hozuki Yagura, buying time for the Third to unseal the Three-Tails."

"At the same time, he also quelled the rebellion of three of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen."

"He killed the rebels Kuriarare Kushimaru and Suikazan Fuguki."

"In this battle, Hozuki Mangetsu's contribution cannot be ignored; he is worthy of the title of Kirigakure's number one genius!"

Speaking of this, even on Tian Yuanshi's serious zombie face, a trace of approval could not help but flash.

Hearing this, all the Jonin revealed expressions of astonishment; even the ninjas who had participated in the previous battle were moved by Hozuki Mangetsu's brilliant battle record.

A moment later, applause rang out, and everyone's gaze toward Hozuki Mangetsu carried a trace of admiration.

Many of the more senior ninjas seemed to see the shadow of the Second Mizukage, Hozuki Gengetsu, in Hozuki Mangetsu.

Finally, Tian Yuanshi took a deep breath before slowly speaking.

"Finally, before speaking of this ninja, I must first express my respect to him."

As he spoke, Tian Yuanshi suddenly stood up and bowed to Mizunuki Ryosuke beside him.

Tian Yuanshi's sudden action startled everyone, including Mizunuki Ryosuke.

Then, before anyone could react, he slowly began to speak.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, a special Jonin who was unknown."

"Before this battle, he was just the most ordinary ninja in Kirigakure."

Tian Yuanshi's words caused everyone to shift their gaze to Mizunuki Ryosuke.

In the eyes of most Jonin, Mizunuki Ryosuke's name and appearance were extremely unfamiliar.

Only the Jonin who had specifically participated in the battle on the lake knew of this young man's terrifying strength.

"However, in this rebellion-suppression battle,"

"he was the first to discern the Mist Anbu Chief Hozuki Yagura's rebellion plan, led a squad to wipe out an elite squadron of Rock ninjas, and collected evidence of Hozuki Yagura's rebellion."

"It was precisely because of the intelligence he provided that the Mizukage and I were able to discern Hozuki Yagura's rebellion."

"For this alone, Mizunuki Ryosuke deserves the top credit!"

Tian Yuanshi said every word clearly. At this point, all the Jonin finally understood that it was Mizunuki Ryosuke who had first discovered the Mist Anbu Chief's rebellion, and they all looked at the young man with surprised eyes.

At this moment, Tian Yuanshi was filled with respect for Mizunuki Ryosuke in his heart.

Recalling every plan Mizunuki Ryosuke had made throughout the entire event, Tian Yuanshi felt as if the other party could foresee the future.

Such wisdom made Tian Yuanshi only able to say that it was terrifying.

If not for Mizunuki Ryosuke's planning, it would be unknown who would have won in the end.

It could be said that Mizunuki Ryosuke single-handedly wiped out the advantage Hozuki Yagura had meticulously prepared.

It was just that these details were far-reaching and involved many secrets, destined never to be made public.

But as a witness to the whole event, Tian Yuanshi could only secretly sigh, what a pity. ===== CHAPTER 149 =====