Kizaru's words made the three, who had been about to act, pause in surprise. They had not expected their intentions to be seen through so easily.
Since their inner thoughts had been exposed, Flender saw no point in pretending any longer. He gathered his courage and asked, "Elder Kizaru, what do you intend to do? If you mean to harm my students, the three of us will not let you have your way!"
Kizaru looked at Flender with an ambiguous smile. Since the other man had taken it seriously, he did not mind playing along a little. Even if he was only putting on an act, he had to make it look convincing, right?
"How about this? This old man is not some sort of devil, after all. I'll let you all come at me together. As long as you can force this old man back, I won't pursue anything that comes afterward~"
A gleam flashed through Flender's eyes. Afraid that Kizaru might suddenly change his mind, he quickly agreed. "Very well, then our Golden Iron Triangle shall boldly seek your guidance!"
"Dean Flanders, we can't just stand by and watch. We'll be joining this match as well!" Tang San and the others looked at Flender with resolute expressions, their faces making it clear that refusal was not an option.
Seeing this, Flender abandoned the thought of trying to persuade Tang San and the others. The expressions on the little monsters' faces just now had already explained everything.
"Elder Kizaru, this doesn't violate the rules, does it?" To be safe, Flender still asked Kizaru, fearing that he might suddenly go back on his word.
Kizaru spread his hands and waved them casually. "No problem, no problem. Do as you please~"
Without further nonsense, Flender and the other two immediately used