Chapter 167

Undoubtedly, Mizunuki Yinglang had talent that surpassed ordinary people, otherwise, he wouldn't have been crowned with the title of "Mizunuki's First Genius."

Because of Mizunuki Yinglang's existence, the Great Elder had always had extremely high requirements for Mizunuki Guangyan.

He also required Mizunuki Guangyan to meet the standard of the "First Genius."

It was naturally not without reason that Mizunuki Eiro was called the "First Genius" within the clan.

In any case, Mizunuki Kogen could never reach the level Mizunuki Eiro had reached before.

Kogen, who couldn't stand shoulder to shoulder with Mizunuki Eiro, gradually became an abandoned pawn in the eyes of the Great Elder, and the Great Elder also poured all his emotions into Mizunuki Eiro.

Because of this, Kogen's feelings for the Great Elder and Mizunuki Eiro had always been very indifferent.

Mizunuki Eiro also looked down on his "useless younger brother" in his heart.

For this result, Mizunuki Kogen was not convinced; he believed that he was not inferior to Mizunuki Eiro.

It was just that the path suitable for Mizunuki Eiro was not necessarily suitable for him, Mizunuki Kogen.

Just at this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke appeared!

Mizunuki Eiro couldn't forget the Ice Release that destroyed the heavens and the earth that Ryosuke displayed when fighting against the Rock ninjas.

After returning to the village, after inquiring through various channels, Mizunuki Eiro learned about Ryosuke's performance when fighting against the Six-Tails and Uzumaki Sect.

These also intensified his determination to apprentice himself to Ryosuke.

It had nothing to do with the Great Elder, nothing to do with Mizunuki Eiro, and even less to do with the changes in the Mizunuki clan.

The already indifferent family affection didn't matter in Mizunuki Kogen's eyes.

He, Mizunuki Kogen, wanted to prove that he was not inferior to anyone.

Without relying on the halo brought by the Great Elder, he, Mizunuki Kogen, could also trample Mizunuki Eiro under his feet!

After a display of true feelings, everyone fell silent.

On the other side, Terumi Mei and Takeda Yoichi didn't expect that Mizunuki Kogen, who was radiant in their eyes, actually had such a past.

After listening to Mizunuki Kogen's description, Ryosuke already had a basic judgment in his heart.

Mizunuki Kogen was not lying.

Whether it was from his eyes, demeanor, or tone, Mizunuki Kogen didn't have a single flaw.

With Mizunuki Kogen's age and sophistication, if everything was a performance, it would be impossible to hide it from Ryosuke's eyes.

Since he was sure that Mizunuki Kogen was not lying, Ryosuke pondered in his heart whether to agree to Mizunuki Kogen's request.

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Looking at it this way, Mizunuki Kogen simply proposed the request to apprentice himself out of the reason of chasing power.

At first glance, it had quite a bit of the flavor of the "Second Pillar" in it.

After some careful thought, Mizunuki Ryosuke suddenly spoke.

"Okay, I agree to your request."

"After a while, I will teach you the basics of ninjutsu and Ice Release secret techniques."

"From now on, you and I can address each other as master and disciple."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a serious tone.

Hearing this, Mizunuki Kogen was naturally overjoyed and hurriedly lowered his head to kneel respectfully toward Mizunuki Ryosuke.

"Yes, Master!"

Regarding this, Ryosuke just smiled slightly and accepted Mizunuki Kogen's address.

Overall, this apprenticeship was not just a momentary impulse of Mizunuki Ryosuke, but had profound significance.

Currently, since Ryosuke had already decided to compete for the position of Mizukage, he had to consider things after succeeding as Mizukage.

At the moment, it seemed that Mizunuki Ryosuke and the Mizunuki clan had broken off relations.

But in reality, this was just a disagreement caused by temporarily different stances.

As long as Mizunuki Ryosuke succeeded as Mizukage, then the Mizunuki clan would inevitably continue to support Mizunuki Ryosuke.

Regardless of whether Mizunuki Kogen admitted it or not, he was the Great Elder's son and Mizunuki Eiro's own younger brother.

At that time, when Mizunuki Ryosuke sat firmly in the position of Mizukage, Kogen's existence would be understood as the goodwill Mizunuki Ryosuke released toward the clan.

Mizunuki Kogen would also become the link for Mizunuki Ryosuke to communicate with the clan.

This was the political significance brought by Mizunuki Guangyan's identity.

Plus, Mizunuki Guangyan's talent was originally acceptable, and he had the same attribute as Ryosuke, so taking him as a disciple could be considered appropriate.

Regarding these, Terumi Mei and Mizunuki Guangyan, who were young and had shallow experience, clearly didn't understand too much.

On the other side, Takeda Yoichi revealed an envious look toward Mizunuki Guangyan.

A ninja of his level naturally also wanted to apprentice himself to Mizunuki Ryosuke, but he also clearly knew in his heart that Mizunuki Ryosuke would absolutely not agree.

For one thing, Takeda Yoichi himself was penniless, and coupled with his extremely average talent, there was nothing on him that Ryosuke valued.

For another, Takeda Yoichi's age was even older than Mizunuki Ryosuke's, so apprenticing himself to Ryosuke was clearly not reasonable.

Still the same saying, even in the world of ninjas, what is emphasized is still human relationships and worldly wisdom.