Chapter 523

Let's not mention how shocked the samurai general of the Land of Iron was.

The various forces that had been taken away by the samurai also had different thoughts in their hearts at this time.

After returning to the room to rest, the Third Raikage turned around and faced his son behind him.

"Bee, did you see anything today?"

The Third Raikage asked Bee in all seriousness.

Bee was a bit confused by his father's question; after all, quick wit had never been his strength.

"Are you talking about Mr. Ryosuke's prestige?"

Bee asked tentatively.

Hearing Bee's words, the Third Raikage nodded first, then shook his head.

Mizunuki Ryosuke's "prestige" was just a superficial phenomenon; what the Third Raikage was talking about had other implications.

And the Third Raikage's "riddle-like" behavior naturally made Bee even more confused.

The Third Raikage's already majestic face was full of seriousness at this moment, which also made his whole body exude a soul-stirring power.

Compared to Bee, who could only see the surface, he had had a detailed talk with Mizunuki Ryosuke on the battlefield of the Land of Lightning, during which Ryosuke had revealed part of his plan to the Third Raikage, so he clearly understood Ryosuke's ambition better.

Originally, the Third Raikage actually had some concerns about whether Ryosuke's plan could succeed, and he had come to the appointment with the intention of deciding based on the situation.

And after what happened just now, he suddenly understood a lot.

At this moment, he was exceptionally certain of one thing—that Mizunuki Ryosuke's plan would definitely succeed!

This wasn't what he said, nor was it what Mizunuki Ryosuke said, but things had reached this point and the general trend was set; this was an inevitable result that would be facilitated!

Now, several major forces of the ninja world were gathered here, although all for the sake of Mizunuki Ryosuke's face.

But if there were no definite demands and interests, would they have come here in person?

The Third Raikage suddenly understood that things had reached this point; it was less of Mizunuki Ryosuke's planning.

And more of an inevitable move by Mizunuki Ryosuke, taking advantage of the general trend of the ninja world.

Most importantly, things had reached this point, and he had absolutely no reason to refuse Mizunuki Ryosuke.

And if he was like this, wouldn't others be the same?

Since everything was the trend of the times, what Cloud needed to do was to follow the trend and avoid going against it.

So what exactly is "following the trend," and what is "going against the trend"?

Actually, it was already very obvious; naturally, following Mizunuki Ryosuke closely was "following the trend," and going against Mizunuki Ryosuke was "going against the trend."

No matter what, at this moment, everything was integrated into Mizunuki Ryosuke's hands, and improving the relationship with Mizunuki Ryosuke could never be wrong.

Suddenly, the Third Raikage remembered another person.

At this moment, in his heart, Mizunuki Ryosuke's shadow began to slowly overlap with that man.

Now, the Third Raikage also secretly made up his mind in his heart.

"Bee, I have an arrangement for you, you must complete it."

He suddenly spoke, saying to his son in an extremely serious tone.

"Father, tell me, I will definitely complete it!"

Hearing this, Bee, who was originally a bit confused, immediately became serious.

"Very good!"

"There is still one afternoon before the formal meeting tomorrow."

"I want you to use this time to apprentice yourself to the Fourth Mizukage and establish a master-disciple relationship with him. Do you hear me clearly?"

The Third Raikage said with burning eyes, his words full of solemnity, as if he were talking about a major event that could determine the future of Cloud.

Conversely, Bee was a bit dumbfounded.

After being stunned for a long while, he finally accepted the task arranged by the Third Raikage.

Although he felt strange about the Third Raikage's demeanor at this moment, he actually didn't have much resistance in his heart to apprenticing himself to Mizunuki Ryosuke.

Even though Ryosuke seemed to be a few years older than Bee, in the Land of Frost, Mizunuki Ryosuke's methods had already convinced Bee; whether in intelligence or martial arts, Bee was already completely convinced by Ryosuke.

"Yes."

Although Bee agreed to the Third Raikage, his inner doubts were already written all over his face.

Bee knew in his heart that although he was currently only the "B" in the "AB" combination, with his status and foundation, he would eventually transition to "A" one day.

That is, to take over the name "Ai" and officially become the Fourth Raikage of Cloud Village.

Therefore, the importance of his status to Cloud naturally goes without saying.

At that time, Bee would be completely capable of sitting on equal footing with Mizunuki Ryosuke in terms of status.

And by then, if he had a "master-disciple" relationship with Mizunuki Ryosuke, wouldn't it make Cloud look inferior to Mist?

How could Cloud accept this?

The Third Raikage couldn't possibly not understand this, and since he understood, why did he make such an arrangement?

Bee was a bit confused, which was why he was so doubtful.

The Third Raikage naturally saw through Bee's doubts at a glance, but he had no intention of explaining at all.

Because in his view, it was not yet time to explain; only after the meeting concluded would everything be revealed.

"Go, Bee."

Thus, the Third Raikage only urged Bee and did not intend to explain.

Seeing this, Bee, who knew his father's warrior nature and that he always meant what he said, didn't continue to struggle and turned to go do this thing.

Relying on the dealings he had had with Mizunuki Ryosuke in the past, it wouldn't be abrupt for him to visit directly.

Just as Bee turned to leave, the Third Raikage suddenly called him back.

"By the way, Bee, I remember you told me about Samui before."

"You did a very good job with this."

Hearing this, Bee, who had stopped in his tracks, was stunned. His gaze toward the Third Raikage became a bit strange, and then his expression became a bit awkward.

"Cough, cough."

"Samui and this matter are a mutual affection, it can't really be considered my arrangement."

Bee said stutteringly, his dark face turning a bit red.

"So that's how it is."

The Third Raikage thought of Mizunuki Ryosuke's dashing and handsome appearance and bearing, and nodded as if he understood.

"I remember you said that this Mizukage has a partner in Mist, is that true?"

The Third Raikage asked again with a straight face.

Bee's expression became increasingly strange; as expected of his own father, even his gossip was so "serious."

"That's right."

"By the way, Samui herself knows about this, and she has a very good relationship with the Mizukage's partner."

Seeming to recall what happened in Mist before, the corner of Bee's eye twitched slightly.

It was also that day that he recognized Samui's "true face."

Hearing this, even the Third Raikage's face became a bit weird.

"Okay, I know."

"Go do it."

The Third Raikage dismissed Bee and sat on the spot without saying a word.

Seeing this, Bee didn't ask for trouble anymore, but turned and left to find Mizunuki Ryosuke.

After Bee left, the Third Raikage sat cross-legged in the room by himself and let out a faint sigh.

"Sure enough, no one is perfect."

"This Mizukage's weakness is lust."