Chapter 82: , those who rely on their age to sell their age

Because Mizunuki Ren and Mizunuki Rikka already knew the secret of the basement in Ryosuke’s house.

Plus, since the Third had already died in battle, the two of them simply planned to move into Ryosuke’s house to live.

And it was precisely because of this that a group of uninvited guests broke into Ryosuke’s home.

Ryosuke’s house, the originally spacious living room, now seemed somewhat crowded because there were too many "visitors."

On the Japanese-style tea table used for entertaining guests in the living room, Mizunuki Rikka and Mizunuki Ren were sitting cautiously at the table, respectfully serving tea to the few people in front of them.

The person in the lead took the tea handed over by Rikka and said in a slow tone.

"Rikka, I’ve risked this old face today, and it’s not for anything else."

"I only hope that you can fulfill the thoughts of us old guys."

"Let the Mizunuki clan continue to flourish."

This was an old man with white hair and beard who looked at least eighty years old; at this moment, the old man was sitting in the main seat with a high-and-mighty attitude.

Although his attitude seemed kind, his whole body was revealing an aura of relying on his age to sell his age.

"That’s right, Rikka."

"We watched that child Eiro grow up since he was small."

"Plus, when Taki was alive before, he also praised that child Eiro highly."

"He is also the most reasonable successor to the clan head in all of our hearts."

"Now that Taki is gone, we also need a suitable candidate to lead the Mizunuki clan to continue on."

On the other side, an old man who was slightly younger but also had graying hair spoke up in agreement.

"Yes, yes."

"That’s what I think too."

"That’s right, that’s right, that child Eiro is so good..."

As their words fell, the other two old men sitting at the table also chimed in in a hubbub.

Mizunuki Rikka looked around; besides the four old men sitting at the table, there were also several ninjas of the Mizunuki clan standing at the door, not only with serious expressions but also with extremely unkind eyes.

It could be seen that this group of people had impure intentions.

Seeing this situation, Rikka’s expression was also extremely ugly.

But helplessly, these four old men at the table were all elders of the Mizunuki clan and had extraordinary prestige within the clan.

Especially the old man in the lead, who was the Great Elder during the period of the previous clan head.

That is, the Great Elder during the period when Rikka’s biological father, Mizunuki Taki’s father-in-law, served as the head of the Mizunuki clan.

After the old man retired, he handed the position of Great Elder to Mizunuki Eiro’s father.

Even when Mizunuki Taki was alive, he had to be respectful when facing this old man.

In the ninja world where war was raging, a fifty-year-old ninja was already a rare item, and sixty years old could be called an advanced age; at this moment, the age of this old man was simply one in a million.

Besides this Supreme Elder who was lying half-way in a coffin, the remaining three old men were not simple characters either.

The old man with graying hair was Mizunuki Rikka’s biological uncle.

That is, the biological brother of Rikka’s father.

And the remaining two were also elders who had blood relations with Mizunuki Taki.

Facing the intentions of this group of old men, Rikka was also extremely clear.

This was also what Mizunuki Rikka had been worried about all along.

Finally, someone had set their sights on Mizunuki Rikka and Mizunuki Ren, this pair of "Water Shadow widows."

"Elder, Second Uncle."

"What are you talking about? Why don't I understand?"

Mizunuki Rikka deliberately pretended to be ignorant, pretending not to understand what the four old men in front of her were talking about.

Seeing Mizunuki Rikka playing dumb.

The Mizunuki Supreme Elder narrowed his old eyes, and a hint of unkindness appeared in his eyes.

But his attitude remained extremely arrogant, and he did not look like he was going to speak.

Instead, Mizunuki Rikka’s Second Uncle said directly.

"Rikka, since you don't understand."

"Then I will speak plainly."

"We hope that you can agree to marry Ren to Eiro."

"Eiro is a man of talent, and he and Ren can be considered a good match."

The old man with graying hair no longer hid it, directly announcing his intention, and also sealing off the space for Mizunuki Rikka to continue playing dumb.

Upon hearing this, a flash of anger appeared in Mizunuki Ren’s eyes, and she was about to flare up, but was pulled back by Rikka on the side.

Not only Ren, but Mizunuki Rikka’s expression had also completely cooled down at this moment.

"Elder, Second Uncle, and the two Uncles."

"Taki’s body is not yet cold, and you are here to bully us orphans and widows; isn't this going a bit too far?"

Seeing that the old man had completely abandoned his shame, Mizunuki Rikka also chose to tear off the mask, and an aura of a heroine who would not let men be outdone rose from Rikka’s body.

She stared fixedly at the Mizunuki Supreme Elder in the lead, her eyes not giving an inch.

"Presumptuous!"

Upon hearing this, the Mizunuki Supreme Elder’s turbid old eyes widened suddenly, staring fixedly at Mizunuki Rikka, looking absolutely furious.

"Rikka, what are you talking about?"

"We are all acting out of good intentions; Eiro is not only about to succeed as clan head."

"And he is very likely to succeed as Water Shadow; Ren marrying Eiro is your and Ren’s honor."

"Think about it, when the time comes, you mother and daughter will both become Water Shadow wives; that will also be a beautiful story."

After the Mizunuki Supreme Elder finished playing the bad cop, Rikka’s Second Uncle hurriedly came out to play the good cop, first distorting the facts.

Then he put on a hypocritical appearance and tried to persuade Mizunuki Rikka.

"Clan Elder! Uncle!"

"I will say it again, Ren will absolutely not marry Mizunuki Eiro!"

"What’s more, Ren already has someone she likes."

"On this matter, Taki and I both supported Ren’s decision before he died."

"Please respect Taki’s decision!"

Mizunuki Rikka refused righteously, her attitude very firm, with no intention of continuing to entangle.

Regarding the situation, the few old guys all knew it well.

But this group of old things still pretended to be confused; seeing Mizunuki Rikka say this, the Mizunuki Supreme Elder instead restrained his anger, and a hint of success flashed faintly in his eyes.

He turned to face Mizunuki Ren and asked in a low tone.

"Mizunuki Ren, your mother said she respects your opinion."

"I am asking you now, are you willing to marry Mizunuki Eiro?"

Saying this, a hint of depth flashed in the Mizunuki Supreme Elder’s eyes, and at the same time, the hand behind his back slowly formed a seal.

Ren, who had intended to refuse righteously, suddenly had her eyes become incomparably dull when she saw the Mizunuki Supreme Elder’s turbid old eyes.

Genjutsu!!

Mizunuki Rikka also noticed her daughter’s abnormality.

She hurriedly wanted to stop Ren, but she was a weak woman and didn't know ninjutsu, so she was completely helpless in the face of the scene in front of her!

"Ren, you can't..."

Rikka exclaimed, but before she could finish.

On the opposite side, a thin ice needle suddenly appeared in the hand of Mizunuki Rikka’s Second Uncle; he threw it quietly, and this ice needle pierced accurately into Rikka’s body.

Rikka first felt a sharp pain, and then was surprised to find that she had lost the ability to speak.

This needle had unexpectedly pierced Rikka’s mute point.

Rikka was anxious, wanting to stop Ren but unable to do so.

On the other side, the four elders all revealed successful smiles.

"Speak, Mizunuki Ren, do you agree or not?"

The Mizunuki Supreme Elder forced the question again, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes.

Upon hearing the sound, Mizunuki Ren, who had originally had a dull expression, showed a struggle, but soon, Ren’s expression became completely dull.

Just as Ren was about to speak.

A voice like that of a purgatory Asura rang out in the room.

"Get the hell out!"

With the sound of the furious voice, the figure of a young man appeared in the room.