Chapter 81: , the security team is in place

Suddenly, Kuroshima Morita’s voice rang in Ryosuke’s ear.

"Ryosuke, everyone is waiting; let’s go and have a gathering with everyone."

"What do you think?"

Saying this, Kuroshima Morita familiarly put his hand on Ryosuke’s shoulder.

Only because of the difference in status and strength at this moment, Kuroshima Morita’s arm no longer patted Ryosuke’s shoulder with such force as before.

The tone of speaking, which was originally boisterous and reckless, had also turned into a discussion.

Kuroshima Morita’s invitation was also within Ryosuke’s expectations.

Kuroshima Morita and the group of ninjas had surrendered in a hurry, so they would inevitably be eager to establish a close relationship with Ryosuke; this was also understandable.

"Captain Morita, let’s skip it this time."

"The village will arrange evaluations next, and I need to go and prepare first."

"If we are to gather, it won't be too late to do it after the matter is over."

To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke only politely refused.

Upon hearing this, Kuroshima Morita smiled readily and didn't say much more; he also knew that Ryosuke must have a lot on his hands at this juncture.

After saying a few more words of encouragement, Kuroshima Morita left tactfully.

Seeing that everyone had left, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not linger, and he also turned and left the meeting room.

27 Who would have thought that at the corner of the corridor, someone had been waiting here for a long time.

A feminine and handsome face, and a head of snow-white, ear-length short hair.

It was none other than Hozuki Mangetsu.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, I have been waiting here for a long time."

Hozuki Mangetsu said to Mizunuki Ryosuke with burning eyes.

Seeing this, Ryosuke frowned slightly.

The other party was guarding here—could it be that they were looking for trouble?

Facing Hozuki Mangetsu, Ryosuke was of course not afraid.

"Jonin Hozuki, is there something you need from me?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke asked in a calm tone, his eyes like an ancient well without waves.

"Mizunuki Ryosuke, as fellow Water Shadow candidates."

"I recognize your qualification to be my opponent!"

"I hope we can have a fair and square contest next!"

"I came to find you specifically to propose a wager!"

As he spoke, Hozuki Mangetsu’s eyes were filled with an indescribable heat.

"What wager?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke raised an eyebrow; he had thought the other party was here to pick a fight, but he didn't expect them to be here to propose a "gentleman’s agreement," and for a moment, Ryosuke was somewhat dumbfounded.

"No matter who wins or loses between you and me in the Water Shadow competition!"

"The loser must peaceably assist the winner after they take office."

"Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Hozuki Mangetsu’s gaze at Mizunuki Ryosuke became increasingly burning, as if he were looking at some peerless treasure.

Hozuki Mangetsu’s gaze made Mizunuki Ryosuke somewhat panicked; looking at the other party’s creamy-skinned face that was good enough for a boy band debut, Ryosuke’s heart beat secretly.

Suddenly, Ryosuke recalled the rumor circulating in the village that Hozuki Mangetsu "was not interested in women."

Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes changed suddenly.

"This guy wouldn't have any other ideas, would he?"

Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke secretly warned himself.

"What kind of 'assistance' are you referring to?"

Seeing Ryosuke’s vigilant eyes, Hozuki Mangetsu was somewhat confused.

"Then I will speak plainly; I hope that after I succeed as Water Shadow."

"You will be my Mist Anbu Chief!"

Hozuki Mangetsu said confidently, his words full of sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke finally felt relieved.

"Are you so confident that you can succeed as Water Shadow?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke asked with a smile.

Looking at Hozuki Mangetsu’s feminine face in front of him, Mizunuki Ryosuke found that his perception of him was actually quite good.

"Hahahaha!!!!"

"So what if I can't be the Water Shadow?"

"Losing to you is not shameful."

Hozuki Mangetsu said with a loud laugh, and in a few words, he had already excluded the other competitor, Mizunuki Eiro.

He seemed not to take Mizunuki Eiro to heart at all.

"How about it, do you accept my wager or not?"

Hozuki Mangetsu asked again.

At first, Mizunuki Ryosuke had intended to refuse.

But after some interaction, the perception Hozuki Mangetsu gave him made his thoughts change.

"Good!"

"Since you’ve said so, wouldn't it be somewhat ignorant of the times if I were to decline?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke said, extending a hand toward Hozuki Mangetsu in front of him.

"Then, I look forward to our contest!"

Hozuki Mangetsu grabbed Mizunuki Ryosuke’s hand, and after the two shook hands firmly.

Hozuki Mangetsu then turned into a puddle of liquid and disappeared from the spot.

After coming out of the Water Shadow building, Mizunuki Ryosuke first went to the secret stronghold of Kaguya Yuta.

He informed them that the village had agreed to return the Kaguya ancestral land to Kaguya Yuta, and that the previous rebellion of the Kaguya had been wiped clean.

Along with Kaguya Yuta, the Mist ninja status of several Kaguya clansmen present was restored.

Upon hearing this, Kaguya Yuta’s expression was excited, and he thanked Mizunuki Ryosuke repeatedly.

To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke only smiled without speaking, and said faintly that it was all the credit of the Third Water Shadow, and if they wanted to thank someone, they should thank the Third.

Although they were hiding here, this did not mean that Kaguya Yuta had cut off his sources of information.

Almost the moment the Jonin meeting ended, relying on the previous connections of the Kaguya clan, Kaguya Yuta already knew everything that had happened at the Jonin meeting.

He also knew that it was Mizunuki Ryosuke who had used his own precious opportunity to help the Kaguya orphans out of their predicament.

After all, the Third Water Shadow was already dead; if Mizunuki Ryosuke hadn't stood up to speak for them, the status of these Kaguya clansmen would probably not have been cleared.

"My lord!"

"From now on, our Kaguya clan will surely follow your lead!"

At this moment, Kaguya Yuta did not hesitate any longer, and led dozens of Kaguya clansmen to kneel before Mizunuki Ryosuke.

He of course also knew that now that the Third Water Shadow had passed away.

The young man in front of him was one of the candidates most likely to succeed as Water Shadow; since the Third Water Shadow Mizunuki Taki had already passed away, then throwing their lot in under Mizunuki Ryosuke’s banner was naturally the only choice.

Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke hurriedly helped Kaguya Yuta up while secretly sighing: it looks like there will be no shortage of professional thugs and security guards in the future.

Looking at the rugged appearance of the Kaguya clansmen and the firm muscles all over their bodies, Mizunuki Ryosuke nodded with satisfaction.

After handling the matter with the Kaguya, Mizunuki Ryosuke finally embarked on the road home.

By the time Ryosuke stepped into the Mizunuki clan grounds, the usually lively clan grounds were now covered in white mourning clothes.

From the houses belonging to the various clansmen, sounds of wailing could be heard from time to time.

The cause of this scene was naturally because a large number of clansmen had sacrificed themselves in the civil war.

The village’s memorial service was scheduled to be held after the Fourth Water Shadow succeeded, hosted by the Fourth.

Before that, the families of the deceased ninjas were arranging the funerals of the fallen ninjas separately.

After a light sigh in his heart, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not linger, because of his previous low profile, he was not familiar with most of the clansmen except for Ren.

By the time Mizunuki Ryosuke approached his own house, Ryosuke’s eyes changed suddenly.