Chapter 152

Suddenly, Kuroshima Morita's voice rang in Ryosuke's ear.

"Ryosuke, everyone is waiting, let's go gather with everyone."

"What do you think?"

As he spoke, Kuroshima Morita familiarly put his hand on Ryosuke's shoulder.

Only because of the difference in status and strength at this time, Kuroshima Morita's arm no longer patted Ryosuke's shoulder with such force as before.

The tone of speaking, which was originally boisterous and reckless, had also turned into a discussion.

Kuroshima Morita's invitation was also within Ryosuke's expectations.

Kuroshima Morita and the group of ninjas had defected in a hurry, so they would inevitably be eager to establish a close relationship with Ryosuke; this was also understandable.

"Captain Morita, let's skip it this time."

"The village will arrange assessments next, and I need to go prepare first."

"If we are to gather, it won't be too late to talk about it after the matter is over."

To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke only politely refused.

Hearing this, Kuroshima Morita smiled readily and didn't say much else; he also knew that Ryosuke must have a lot of things on his hands at this critical juncture.

After saying a few more words of encouragement, Kuroshima Morita left tactfully.

Seeing that everyone had left, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not linger and turned to leave the conference room.

Who would have thought that at the corner of the corridor, someone had been waiting here for a long time.

A feminine and handsome face, and a head of snow-white, ear-length short hair.

It was none other than Hozuki Mangetsu.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, I have been waiting here for a long time."

Hozuki Mangetsu said to Mizunuki Ryosuke with burning eyes.

Seeing this, Ryosuke frowned slightly.

The other party was guarding here; could it be that he wanted to pick a fight?

Facing Hozuki Mangetsu, Ryosuke was of course not afraid.

"Jonin Hozuki, is there something you need from me?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke asked in a calm tone, his eyes like an ancient well without waves.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, as fellow Mizukage candidates,"

"I recognize your qualifications to be my opponent!"

"I hope to have a fair and square contest with you next!"

"I came to find you specifically to propose a wager!"

As he spoke, Hozuki Mangetsu's eyes were filled with an indescribable heat.

"What wager?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke raised an eyebrow; he had thought the other party was here to pick a fight, but he didn't expect it to be to propose a "gentleman's agreement." For a moment, Ryosuke was somewhat dumbfounded.

"Regardless of who wins or loses between you and me in the Mizukage competition!"

"The loser must peacefully assist the winner after they take office."

"Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Hozuki Mangetsu's gaze toward Mizunuki Ryosuke became increasingly burning, as if he were looking at some peerless treasure.

Hozuki Mangetsu's eyes made Mizunuki Ryosuke somewhat panicked; looking at the other party's cream-boy face that was good enough to debut in a boy band, Ryosuke's heart secretly drummed.

Suddenly, Ryosuke recalled the rumor circulating in the village that Hozuki Mangetsu "did not like women."

Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes changed suddenly.

"This guy wouldn't have any other ideas, would he?"

Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke secretly warned himself.

"What kind of 'assistance' are you referring to?"

Seeing Ryosuke's vigilant eyes, Hozuki Mangetsu was somewhat confused.

"Then I'll be blunt; I hope that after I succeed as Mizukage,"

"you will be my Anbu Chief!"

Hozuki Mangetsu said confidently, his words full of sincerity. ===== CHAPTER 154 =====