Chapter 84: , You

"You're playing me!"

At this moment, Xuanwozhang Sect finally couldn't hold it in anymore!

Over these four hours, Xuanwozhang Sect had imagined countless outcomes.

Regarding the assassination of the Mizukage and the launch of the coup, did Tian Yuanshi know or not?

If he knew, was this middle-of-the-night solo visit to surrender or to dissuade him?

Xuanwozhang Sect couldn't figure it out no matter how he thought, and could only probe Tian Yuanshi step by step.

But no matter how he asked, this old guy either wouldn't speak at all or would divert the conversation to the Shogi game.

Xuanwozhang Sect never expected that after four hours, the other party would mention nothing and act as if he were leaving.

It was as if he had come just to play Shogi with him.

If this wasn't intentionally messing with him, what was it?!

Looking at the furious Xuanwozhang Sect about to erupt, Tian Yuanshi's expression changed abruptly.

The previously calm, rigid face instantly became truly as terrifying as a zombie, and a majestic aura rose from his body, reminding Xuanwozhang Sect:

He was no mere nobody; he was the true third-in-command of Kirigakure!

"I thought you had already understood."

"But I didn't expect your comprehension to be so poor."

Tian Yuanshi's tone turned somewhat cold, but hearing this, Xuanwozhang Sect was still somewhat confused.

"Understand what?"

If you don't say it, how am I supposed to understand?

Xuanwozhang Sect was completely bewildered; Tian Yuanshi's series of actions really made him start doubting himself.

"You've gone too far."

Tian Yuanshi's expression remained unmoved, but the words he spoke directly touched Xuanwozhang Sect's sensitive nerves.

This old guy really knew!

In this instant, this was the only thought in Xuanwozhang Sect's mind.

Just as he was preparing to strike first, Tian Yuanshi's next sentence left Xuanwozhang Sect stunned in place once again.

Tian Yuanshi's zombie face finally showed a change in expression; he revealed a look of slight helplessness and said in a low voice:

"No matter how weak the Third Generation has become, he is still the Mizukage."

"You have repeatedly confronted the Third Generation in public, making things very difficult for me."

"I hope you can restrain yourself a little."

Tian Yuanshi said to Xuanwozhang Sect with a serious face.

"You don't know?!"

Hearing this, Xuanwozhang Sect exclaimed subconsciously.

Tian Yuanshi revealed a look of confusion at just the right moment.

It was as if he were saying, what am I supposed to know??

His superb acting skills completely fooled Xuanwozhang Sect.

"Fine!"

Seeing that Tian Yuanshi seemed to really not know, Xuanwozhang Sect's heart settled back into his stomach, and he agreed to Tian Yuanshi's request with feigned generosity.

But deep down, he was already gnashing his teeth in hatred toward this zombie-faced old guy.

"This old thing, it turns out it was just this trivial matter!"

"And he had to pick this critical moment to come find me..."

"Just you wait, old thing; once I finish off the Third, I'll see how I deal with you!"

Although Xuanwozhang Sect remained calm on the surface, he was cursing furiously in his heart.

"Hmm, not bad."

"Then, Minister Xuanwozhang, please stay."

Seemingly seeing that Xuanwozhang Sect had agreed, a faint, imperceptible smile appeared on Tian Yuanshi's face, and he then bid farewell to Xuanwozhang Sect.

"Squad Leader Tian, then please take your time."

"Forgive me for not seeing you out!"

Xuanwozhang Sect naturally couldn't wait for Tian Yuanshi to get lost, so he hurriedly responded.

Tian Yuanshi continued to walk with his unhurried, steady pace, exiting the Mist Anbu building from the secret room where he had played Shogi with Xuanwozhang Sect.

His demeanor during this time looked extremely peaceful and relaxed, showing no signs of having been "deep in the tiger's den."

After Tian Yuanshi left the Mist Anbu building, his pace quickened at a speed visible to the naked eye.

A hint of lingering fear faintly appeared on his zombie face.

It wasn't until he was far away from the Mist Anbu building that his speed slowed down.

"Squad Leader Tian, thank you for your hard work."

"Did any problems arise?"

Here, Mizunuki Ryosuke had also been waiting for a long time.

He was waiting here to collect information on the execution of the plan as soon as possible.

"I did not fail the mission; thanks to the method you gave me."

Tian Yuanshi said with some emotion.

Almost every action Xuanwozhang Sect took after seeing him had been predicted by Mizunuki Ryosuke.

How to act when facing Xuanwozhang Sect, what words to say, what expressions to make—he had already told Tian Yuanshi everything.

It was precisely because of this that Tian Yuanshi began to marvel at the miraculous nature of the young man before him.

That's right, during the previous trip to the Mist Anbu building, all of Tian Yuanshi's actions were guided in advance by Mizunuki Ryosuke.

If Tian Yuanshi was the actor in this play, then Mizunuki Ryosuke was the general director.

It was precise down to every sentence, every line of dialogue, and every expression, all coming from Mizunuki Ryosuke's hand.

And it was precisely because of this that they perfectly deceived Xuanwozhang Sect.

Regarding Tian Yuanshi's praise, Mizunuki Ryosuke naturally wouldn't respond, instead casually deflecting it.

"Not at all, it was Squad Leader Tian's excellent improvisation."

Tian Yuanshi knew his own abilities well; when it came to "acting," he really wasn't cut out for it.

If not for Mizunuki Ryosuke's guidance, he would have blown his cover countless times already.

"By the way, according to my observations, there are quite a few fewer ninjas in the Mist Anbu building."

"It looks like Xuanwozhang Sect has already begun to act."

Without continuing to exchange compliments with Mizunuki Ryosuke, Tian Yuanshi changed the subject to the serious matter.

"It's fine; the Mizukage side is already prepared."

"Everything will be revealed very soon..." ===== CHAPTER 86 =====