Chapter 242

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

Hozuki Mangetsu stared at the smiling Elder Lynx on the field, unable to guess what medicine was in the other's gourd.

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

Due to the lack of a large amount of key intelligence for the Hozuki team, Hozuki Mangetsu's judgment of the situation was still in an ambiguous stage.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that going out first was equivalent to facing a disadvantageous start.

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

Hozuki Mangetsu knew how to weigh the priorities.

Without knowing the exact strength of the two Ninja Cat elders, it was best to go out as late as possible, letting others test the combat power of the two Ninja Cat elders for his side.

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

Therefore, Hozuki Mangetsu did not rush to speak, but just watched the changes 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 were silent, Elder Lynx asked again.

When his gaze swept toward Mizunuki Eiro, a strange look clearly appeared.

Everything was almost exactly as Mizunuki Ryosuke had expected.

In the plan of Elder Lynx and Mizunuki Eiro, facing the unfair three-on-two duel, no one would be willing to go first and be the pathfinder for the remaining two.

And at this time, Mizunuki Eiro only needed to step out and challenge Elder Lynx first, and Mizunuki Eiro would pass this stage steadily.

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

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

The two had certainly calculated well.

To appear reasonable, Mizunuki Eiro did not rush to the front when Elder Lynx announced the rules, but first feigned a hesitant expression.

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

Just as Mizunuki Eiro was about to speak up to take this "thankless task" and be the "vanguard."

Suddenly.

"Since that is the case, let me be the first to learn the high-level techniques of this Elder Lynx."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said slowly with a smile and a calm tone.

Upon hearing this, everyone present was surprised.

Hozuki Mangetsu looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke with a surprised expression, unable to fathom Mizunuki Ryosuke's deep meaning.

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

At the same time, Mizunuki Eiro's mood on the other side went from excitement and triumph to panic and surprise, and finally to annoyance and secret hatred.

Mizunuki Eiro's face turned iron-blue 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 face also stiffened, and even the fake smile on his face froze suddenly.

Seeming to notice the strangeness in everyone's expressions, the Cat Boss frowned and glanced at Mizunuki Eiro and Elder Lynx beside him, seemingly guessing something.

But soon, Elder Lynx reacted.

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

"Hahaha!!!"

"Of course, please!"

Elder Lynx pretended to laugh heartily, but there was a cold look in his eyes.

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

After snatching the right to fight first, Ryosuke turned his eyes 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 wholeheartedly thinking of this fellow clansman.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Eiro suppressed his inner anger and barely squeezed out a stiff smile.

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

Since anyone with a discerning eye could see that fighting first would be disadvantageous, Mizunuki Eiro snatching the qualification to fight at this time would only make people suspicious.

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

"Then many thanks, Jonin Mizunuki Ryosuke!"

"I accept your kindness!"

"Please be careful next."

When saying the last few words, the malice on Mizunuki Eiro's face was almost unbearable.

"Hahaha!!!"