Chapter 41: , Means to Increase the Winning Rate

Facing Mizunuki Taki’s active questioning, Ryosuke remained calm on the surface, but inwardly he sighed.

The perfect "Zhongyong" strategy he had been following for many years had finally exposed a part of it.

I am afraid that after this incident, in the heart of this Third Mizukage and Mizunuki clan leader, Ryosuke’s precious "plain and ordinary" Zhongyong image will be gone forever.

Replaced by a "despicable" genius title.

Ryosuke mourned for Mizunuki Taki in his heart, but Mizunuki Taki naturally knew nothing about it; on the contrary, he still looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke with burning eyes, eagerly craving Ryosuke’s strategy.

However, the current "degree of exposure" was still within Ryosuke’s acceptable range.

After all, there were still endless cards in his card library.

If the nest is overturned, there will be no whole eggs; in order to keep his peaceful life in the Mist, Ryosuke had to show some means.

"From the current situation, our side has already occupied a certain advantage."

"The situation has also changed from 'enemy in the dark, we in the light' to 'resting while the enemy is tired'."

"The situation will break out completely tomorrow, and the current time is not enough to support us in continuing to make big moves."

"So I don't suggest continuing to take the initiative at this point, so as to avoid exposing flaws and letting Hozuki Mangetsu smell the abnormality and become alert."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said slowly without haste.

Hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s words, Mizunuki Taki nodded gently, seemingly agreeing with Ryosuke’s view.

After all, on the board, he was indeed at an advantage.

"Ryosuke, according to you, what is the winning rate of tomorrow’s battle?"

Mizunuki Taki asked Ryosuke a very direct question.

In Mizunuki Taki’s heart, he already knew the other party’s movements in advance, and under Ryosuke’s planning, he had obtained the support of the Hozuki, at least occupying a seventy percent winning rate.

Even so, he still wanted to hear Ryosuke’s opinion.

Hearing Mizunuki Taki’s words, Ryosuke didn't dare to tell the truth.

In Ryosuke’s view, without his own intervention, the Third Mizukage Mizunuki Taki’s winning rate was at most thirty percent.

If there was no help from the Hozuki, I am afraid it would only be ten percent.

But even if he thought so in his heart, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s words changed after they reached his lips.

"Fifty-fifty."

"The other party still has cards that are unknown, and everything is still hard to say."

Hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s somewhat "conservative" winning rate, Mizunuki Taki frowned.

However, he did not ask for the basis of Mizunuki Ryosuke’s judgment.

"Although we cannot deploy big actions at this moment—"

"But I still have a plan that can slightly increase our winning rate."

Before Mizunuki Taki could speak, Ryosuke continued.

"Oh? What is it?"

Mizunuki Taki raised an eyebrow, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke with some expectation.

After all, who would dislike their winning rate being too high?

"Previously, I had taken care of the other party’s foreign aid from the Rock Ninja outside the village."

"This cannot be hidden from Hozuki Mangetsu for too long, which means it will be exposed sooner or later."

"I predict that before dawn, Hozuki Mangetsu will definitely confirm the status of this Rock Ninja team."

"At that time, the situation of the Rock Ninja’s destruction might be detected by Hozuki Mangetsu, which will then trigger the other party’s alertness."

Hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke say this, Mizunuki Taki also realized the seriousness of the matter.

"What should be done?"

When the Mizukage habitually asked Ryosuke, he knew that the young man in front of him must have a way.

"The destruction of the Rock Ninja, as long as Hozuki Mangetsu goes to check, it cannot be hidden."

"But I have a way to hold Hozuki Mangetsu back, so he has no time to investigate this matter."

"At that time, the existence of the Rock Ninja might continue to be a false intelligence used to confuse Hozuki Mangetsu."

Mizunuki Ryosuke said while a gleam of light bloomed in his eyes.

If the Rock Ninja matter could be fooled, the winning rate of the Third Mizukage’s side could be increased by at least half a percent.

"I predict that in order to prevent overly frequent contact from increasing the risk of this group of Rock Ninja being exposed—"

"Hozuki Mangetsu will never contact them frequently, and will only notify the other party at a reasonable time before the matter breaks out."

"And this best time is tonight until before dawn tomorrow."

"If we can hold Hozuki Mangetsu back during this time, so he doesn't receive feedback from this group of Rock Ninja—"

Mizunuki Ryosuke’s in-depth narration made Mizunuki Taki’s eyes flash with deep thought, seemingly roughly understanding Ryosuke’s idea.

But there was still one most important question: how to hold Hozuki Mangetsu back?

Or rather, who was the candidate to hold Hozuki Mangetsu back?

Then, Mizunuki Ryosuke asked a key question.

"Is Squad Leader Maeda reliable?"

Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke closed his eyes, seemingly contemplating the feasibility of the matter.

The reason Mizunuki Ryosuke had asked this was precisely because, during the previous Jonin exams, he had learned of Tian Tian Yuanshi’s "neutral" stance and was unsure of where he stood now.

Therefore, he could only pose the question to the Mizukage, leaving the judgment to him.

"I understand what you mean."

"I trust Tian; there will be no issues at such a critical moment!"

Mizunuki Ryosuke spoke with absolute certainty, appearing to have immense trust in this Jonin squad leader.

Seeing the Third Mizukage’s demeanor, Ryosuke knew the other party understood his strategy.

Mizunuki Ryosuke also knew that at such a critical juncture, the trust displayed by the Third Mizukage would never be unfounded.

Tian Tian Yuanshi should be fine.

That’s right, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s strategy was to use Tian Tian Yuanshi, the "third-in-command," to stall the "second-in-command," Karatachi Yagura.

Relying on the influence of the Jonin squad leader, Karatachi Yagura would inevitably have to deal with Tian Tian Yuanshi cautiously while simultaneously attempting to win him over to his own faction.

With Tian Tian Yuanshi acting as a distraction, Karatachi Yagura would certainly be unable to break away to handle other matters.

This back-and-forth would achieve the goal of stalling Karatachi Yagura.

As long as Tian Tian Yuanshi could hold out until noon, the mission would be accomplished.

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