Practical teaching, all I want is your reward.

Long Yuanxiang's sword isn't exactly a large, sharp blade; it's more like a small knife hidden under the wrist—short, small, fast, and sharp, designed to strike unexpectedly and defeat the enemy in one move.

The effect will be even better if an entry form is added.

"Tell me as soon as he finds out."

The message was answered quickly.

"Okay, but won't this alert them?"

It's obvious that Kiriyama Ikuha has many concerns. Their rebel forces are too weak to defeat Nagumo Masaru at all, so they are now reluctantly helping Suzuki Toru.

"It's okay, but we must let Nagumo know."

Suzuki Tetsu's idea was simple: rather than letting Nagumo Masaru act in the shadows, it would be better to have him come to his arena and face off against him in a familiar home game.

Moreover, he was very interested in Nan Yunya's control.

How long will it take for this news to reach Nan Yunya's ears?

"Do we really need to let him know?"

Kiriyama Ikuba found it hard to understand, but out of respect for Horikita Manabu and Suzuki Toru's past performance, he decided to suppress his doubts.

"Could your people keep a close eye on Nagumo?"

"It should be possible... I can't guarantee it, he's the one who keeps a close eye on us usually."

"Where's Senior Kiryuin?"

"She won't get involved."

"In that case, you can send someone to keep a close eye on his subordinates, such as Tonakawa and Gouwaki. They might not be very vigilant."

"I will do as you say."

Suzuki Toru put his phone away and just then saw the sun setting in the west, its fiery red color burning in the clouds, creating a magnificent and warm scene.

Strange, I don't seem to see Sakayanagi Arisu. Did she go to Class C?

He hesitated for a moment and did not use the location function, thinking that the sickly little girl should be able to see what he was doing.

Chapter 283 Mutual Guessing

Nan Yunya learned of this news on the afternoon of the third day; someone was subtly inquiring about information about Class A.

The reason it's described as subtle is that the other party took advantage of the break time to specifically target a few students who were alone, pretending to ask them for advice on how to practice, and then constantly trying to get information out of them.

Perhaps due to the prolonged peace, the students in Class A gradually relaxed and, facing their classmates, were completely unguarded, telling them everything.

Upon hearing this news, Nan Yunya was both surprised and delighted. She was surprised that these insects had become so lax and had not reported to her immediately.

To his delight, he soon realized that this was a conspiracy against him. Although there were students in the second year who were dissatisfied with him, no one dared to openly raise the banner of rebellion.

Upon hearing the name Kiriyama Ikuyo, Nan Yunya sneered. This guy didn't have the guts; at best, he was just a rat whose courage he had broken.

For Kiriyama Ikuba to muster up the courage, there is no doubt that he must have someone backing him up.

Nangumo Masaru immediately thought of Horikita Manabu. He knew that Kiriyama Ikuha had always maintained a secret friendship with Horikita Manabu, and Horikita Manabu also thought highly of Kiriyama Ikuha.

However, it is absolutely impossible.

Horikita Manabu has not accepted his challenge in the past year, so he will not suddenly launch an attack at this time.

Besides, Horikita Manabu still has six months left in his term and will step down next month; this is a compromise result of the power struggle between the two.

Nangumo Masayuki didn't believe it would be Horikita Manabu who made the move, so it had to be someone else.

What is Suzuki doing?

Nangumo Masa suddenly asked a question, and Tonkawa Sousuke, who was standing to the side, immediately replied: "Mizowaki is still keeping an eye on the first-year students. Class A and Class D are training together, and Suzuki is not acting strangely."

Because the training took place in the gymnasium, the collaboration between the two classes naturally attracted attention, which was unavoidable.

However, even if someone were to spy, before the order of the competition is clear, they could only observe which students were stronger or weaker.

"Hehehe, I just contacted Longyuan, and he immediately intervened in our second year through Tongshan. It seems that we were thinking the same thing."

Nan Yun Ya laughed, "So now you're stealing each other's bases, huh?"

"Should we put some pressure on Class B?" Sosuke Tonkawa suggested. "Kiriyama simply doesn't have the ability to control the whole class right now, and they won't agree with his approach."

This is where Kiriyama Ikuha's predicament lies. Although he is the leader of Class 2-B, no one will follow him to launch another attack on Class A.

To put it nicely, the morale of Class 2-B is low; to put it bluntly, Class 2-B has accepted the reality of being ruled by Nan Yunya, and some people in the class are even doing things for Nan Yunya.

If Kiriyama Ikuba wants to launch another attack on Class A, he must severely reorganize the entire class.

However, to restore morale, he must give the class hope, a hope that cannot be achieved by him alone.

“No need. I know Kiriyama very well. He’s a compromiser. Once he encounters setbacks, he’ll find excuses for himself and eventually back down.” Nan Yunya said dismissively. “I didn’t arrange their competition schedule before because I wanted to see if Kiriyama was really interested.”

As he spoke, he laughed.

"Now they really have ulterior motives. They secretly made contact with Suzuki when I wasn't paying attention. But never mind, let them give us a copy of the competition form too."

Hearing the last part, Tonokawa Sousuke hesitated and asked, "Wouldn't this be a breach of trust?"

Initially, Class A said they would each perform on their own, but now they're asking Class B for the competition form. Aren't they contradicting themselves?

In response, Nan Yunya gave a mysterious smile.

"Hehe, Dianhe, I just asked them to give me their entry forms before the competition starts, and in return, I will give them my entry forms before the competition starts."

Sosuke Tonkawa was stunned for a moment, but then, with his quick thinking, he quickly realized what was going on.

"You mean we publish everyone's entry forms on the surface, but actually create a new set of entries based on their existing ones, and then do so at a later time?"

"The competition uses a points system. As long as we calculate the final points needed to win and make a slight adjustment, first place will naturally be ours."

"understood."

Nan Yunya doesn't even need to make many changes; he just needs to ensure that Class 2-A can outperform the other classes.

Furthermore, this left other classes with no grounds for complaint, since everyone's entry forms were nominally made public, and Nan Yunya did not force anyone to modify their entry forms or personally arrange the order of the entry forms.

At the same time, Nagumo Masaru can also subtly demonstrate to Suzuki Toru her absolute dominance over the second-year students.

They even had to obediently hand over the competition forms from each class. He wanted to see just how Suzuki Tetsuya could possibly pull off this.

Thinking of Sakayanagi Arisu's gift, Nagumo Masa couldn't help but reveal a smile that gradually became more unrestrained.

He is sure to win.

……

Suzuki Toru only found out a week after Nagumo Masayuki made the arrangements.

Although there were reasons that Nagumo Masayuki deliberately concealed, it was enough to show Nagumo Masayuki's control over the entire second year and the difficulties faced by traitors like Kiriyama Ikuhachi.

"Should we release everyone's entry list before the competition starts?"

“Yes, this is what Nangumo personally told the person in charge of each class.” Kiriyama Ikuha said with some helplessness, “He asked us to hand over the entry forms to him the day before the competition starts, and then announce the contents, saying it was to prevent anyone from modifying the entry forms.”

Suzuki Tetsuya fell silent. He now felt that Nagumo Masako's skin was probably even thicker than his own, no wonder these good students couldn't beat Nagumo Masako.

"He probably checks our entry list before the start of the competition. If there are no problems, he will let it go. If there are problems, he will make targeted modifications and then release his own entry list at the end, creating a time gap."

"Is there any other way?" Kiriyama Ikuha was unwilling to give up. He had already taken a risk and gambled with Suzuki Tetsu, and he really didn't want to lose again.

“He wants the entry form, so we’ll give it to him. It’s just an entry form.” Suzuki Tetsu smiled. “We can always make a new one.”

Kiriyama Ikuba paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Make another one?"

In the current situation, it would be futile for them to continue spying on Class 2-A, since they do not know the order of the competition on the other side.

Since the order is unknown, how can I make another copy?

"To prevent Class A from targeting us?" Kiriyama Ikuha thought he had guessed the reason correctly. This was probably the only explanation that could prevent Class 2-B from being targeted.

“This won’t work. We can’t just keep defending now. We need to throw a punch decisively. Once we do, others will realize that Nagumo is already on the verge of collapse.” Suzuki Tetsuya understood a principle very well: most people will only follow the victor; they will help whoever wins.

If Nan Yunya wavers even slightly, her previously invincible image will immediately collapse.

Chapter 284 Who Do You Like? (Bonus Chapter 9/12)

"Iijima-san is on our side, right?"

The "Iijima-kun" that Suzuki Tetsu mentioned refers to one of the rebels that Kiriyama Ikuha brought over at the time. The other party happened to be a student in Class 2-A. The reason for joining them was simple: he was dissatisfied with what Nagumo Masaru had done.

"Iijima-kun is definitely one of us; he would never betray us to Nagumo." Kiriyama Ikuha suddenly paused, unsure whether to say it or not, "Iijima-kun originally had a girl he liked, but she ended up with Nagumo..."

He didn't finish speaking, but Suzuki Toru already understood what he meant.

It is obvious that this traitor from Class A has more reason than others to launch a purge against Nan Yunya, and I should not doubt her loyalty.

“With Iijima-san here, plus Kiryuin-senpai, our chances of winning should be pretty good.” Suzuki Tetsu smiled slightly. “Actually, I’d love for Nagumo to target us and use our entry form as a reference to create a new one.”

“I understand your thoughts, but it’s difficult for Iijima to get close to Nagumo’s core; he can’t see the Class A competition list,” Kiriyama Ikuha expressed his concerns.

“It’s alright. Let him observe the situation in the class and then report back to me as much as possible.” Suzuki Tetsu asked Kiriyama Ikuha for the other’s contact information. “Given the current situation, we can only try our best, but I don’t think we will lose.”

Now that things have come to this, Kiriyama Ikuha has no choice but to trust him.

"Let me be in charge of the new entry forms. Just tell everyone that someone in your class is not feeling well, so the positions were slightly changed."

According to the rules, substitutes are not allowed in general competitions, except in assigned competitions where substitutes are permitted and an additional 10 personal points must be paid.

Therefore, Toru Suzuki had no choice but to switch positions.

"Won't this... risk ruining our relationship?" Kiriyama Ikuha said, feeling somewhat embarrassed himself. If he didn't leave himself a way out, his heart would immediately clench, hanging in mid-air.

"Just notify Nagumo at the last minute." Suzuki Toru looked at him with a half-smile, but he didn't feel angry. The other party said he believed in him, but in reality, he would still be nervous before seeing the result, which is only human nature.

However, this means that Toru Suzuki will have to seriously reconsider his role as the representative of the second-year students.

"Ahem, I just wanted to ask if you have any specific plans." Kiriyama Ikuha was relieved; at least this way she could save face.

“It’s okay, just use the competition form I’ve prepared.” Suzuki Tetsuya paused. “Remember to send me your class’s information, and I’ll also take some time to check on your practice.”

Kiriyama Ikuyo naturally nodded in agreement; things had come to this point, and there was no other way but to go all the way.

……

They are all excuses actually.