Chapter 36

"However—"

Originally, hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s refusal, Kaguya Yuta’s eyes were filled with disappointment, and his iron fists were tightly clenched together.

But the subsequent turn in Ryosuke’s sentence reignited hope in Kaguya Yuta’s heart.

"I will appoint a representative to go with you; that person has the authority to represent me in handling everything."

"If you have something to say, feel free to tell him."

After Mizunuki Ryosuke finished speaking, he smiled without saying a word, instead staring at Kaguya Yuta’s expression, trying to fathom the other party’s thoughts.

He saw Kaguya Yuta’s face showing a struggle.

It seemed he also realized that the Third Mizukage could not put himself in danger, and that being willing to give him a chance to explain was already the limit.

So after some hesitation and entanglement, he seemed to have made up his mind and said through gritted teeth.

"Fine!"

"Lord Mizukage, I will wait for your news at XXXX later!"

"Please make sure to send someone!"

After speaking, Kaguya Yuta did not hesitate at all and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke also showed a look of surprise.

The other party agreed to his conditions so readily; it seemed there really was a hidden story, and it wasn't just a simple "assassination" as he had previously thought.

Otherwise, knowing that the Mizukage would not go, the other party could not have agreed to such conditions.

This made Mizunuki Ryosuke very interested, and he decided to go again later as a special envoy of the Mizukage, using his "Mizunuki Ryosuke" identity.

Since Kaguya Yuta had already left, this matter could be put aside for now.

For Ryosuke, the most urgent matter was something else.

Not long after, Mizunuki Ryosuke returned to the Mizunuki clan grounds and headed straight for the Mizukage residence.

According to Mizunuki Ryosuke’s estimation, Mizunuki Ren and Mizunuki Rikka should both be at home right now.

That’s right, the purpose of this trip for Mizunuki Ryosuke, besides Mizunuki Ren, was also Mizunuki Rikka!

At this point, some old gentlemen probably already had knowing smiles on their faces in front of the screen.

Plots like NTR or mother-daughter rice bowls were already being imagined in their hearts.

Facts proved that they were indeed just overthinking it.

Mizunuki Ryosuke came in the identity of Mizunuki Taki, of course, not to start a hentai plot.

No sooner said than done, in just a moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke had returned to "his home" wearing the identity of Mizunuki Taki.

"Father!"

"Welcome back, where is Ryosuke?"

Seeing Mizunuki Taki’s figure, Mizunuki Ren stepped forward with an anxious look on her pretty face to ask.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke felt a warmth in his heart.

Mizunuki Rikka, who heard the sound, also hurried over; the beautiful woman, still full of charm, stared at her "husband" with worried eyes, seemingly sensing something unusual.

"Poof!"

Mizunuki Ryosuke canceled the Transformation Technique and was the first to reveal his identity.

"Ryosuke?!"

"What exactly is going on?"

Mizunuki Rikka was shocked and hurriedly questioned Mizunuki Ryosuke.

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"My lady, Sister Ren."

"Lord Mizukage has other important matters to attend to and entrusted me to appear in his image."

Mizunuki Ryosuke did not elaborate; after all, the matter was of great importance, and it was better for the two women to know less.

Mizunuki Ren did not hesitate at all and chose to believe Mizunuki Ryosuke’s explanation.

But seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s posture, she still asked with some doubt.

"Ryosuke, then what is this..."

Regarding Ren’s question, Mizunuki Ryosuke had already prepared an explanation in his heart.

"My lady, Sister Ren."

"The matter is of great importance and I cannot disclose it, but the situation is critical."

"To ensure your safety, please come with me."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a serious face.

That’s right, he had rushed over specifically for Mizunuki Ren’s safety.

The upcoming changes within the Mist Village were of great importance, even though the Mizukage’s chances of winning had greatly increased after Ryosuke’s planning.

But still, no one could guarantee that Mizunuki Taki had a one-hundred-percent chance of winning.

Better safe than sorry.

Once Mizunuki Taki failed in the struggle, the fate of those related to him, especially his wife and daughter, went without saying.

Fortunately, Mizunuki Ryosuke had already thought of this possibility many years ago and had left a retreat for him and Ren to use.

And Mizunuki Rikka was barely benefiting from Mizunuki Ren’s light.

"Ryosuke, has the situation really become this serious?"

As the Mizukage’s wife, Mizunuki Rikka had naturally seen her fair share of storms.

At this moment, the beautiful woman’s eyes, which carried a hint of charm, were filled with gravity, and she stared at Ryosuke without backing down.

"My lady, the current situation can only be described as—"

"Worse than it seems."

Mizunuki Ryosuke tried his best to answer with a serious expression, attempting to increase his persuasiveness.

"Fine!"

Mizunuki Rikka was definitely not an ordinary person; seeing that Ryosuke’s eyes did not retreat at all, she seemed to understand the severity of the situation and nodded directly.

Afterward, when the sky grew slightly dark, Mizunuki Ryosuke led Rikka and Ren to sneak into his home silently.

That’s right, the backup plan Mizunuki Ryosuke had left for himself was in his own home!

When Ren and Rikka followed Mizunuki Ryosuke to this plain-looking duplex Japanese-style courtyard, Ren’s small face showed a surprised expression.

"Ryosuke, do you have something you need to pack?"

Ren tilted her small head and asked in confusion.

"You'll know in a moment."

Ryosuke shook his head gently and did not answer Mizunuki Ren’s question directly.

Seeing Ryosuke looking mysterious, Ren became even more confused.

She took care of this house every day, and Ren knew every corner of the house clearly.

She really couldn't understand what else in this house was worth Ryosuke’s attachment.

Could it be—

Some unspeakable object under Mizunuki Ryosuke’s bed?

Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ren’s pretty face turned red.

At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke still had no idea that his secret collection, which he thought was flawless, had already been flipped through by Ren several times.

Heh, pathetic man.

When she saw Mizunuki Ryosuke leading them toward the basement of the house instead of the bedroom, Mizunuki Ren secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had misunderstood.

Immediately, Mizunuki Ren’s fair, pretty face turned red again.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke was a bit confused, not understanding why Ren was blushing so mysteriously.

But now business was important, and he had no mind to think about these things.

As the three stepped into the basement, Ryosuke’s basement revealed its "mysterious" veil.

Unlike the messy nature of ordinary basements, Ryosuke’s basement was very tidy.

Of course, this also depended on Ren’s usual "good housekeeping."

Afterward, Mizunuki Ryosuke walked to the center of the basement, quickly formed seals with both hands, and finally bit his finger, using blood to outline a complex array pattern on the ground.

As Mizunuki Ryosuke slapped the ground with both hands, the wall in the basement slowly moved aside, revealing a deep passage behind it.

Mizunuki Ryosuke took the lead and entered, lighting up the path in the underground passage.