Each Class's Strategic Picks, Kaede Declares Victory!

The current internal factions of Class D are like a three-way standoff:

Hirata Yousuke Faction: Holds the support of the vast majority of Class D girls. Karuizawa Kei, as one of the leaders of the female group, acts as a link. Furthermore, since she is already dating Hirata, she naturally sides with her boyfriend.

Horikita Suzune Faction: Possesses considerable popularity due to the study group's tutoring and the significant achievement of obtaining the midterm archaeology exam papers.

Later, during the Yamauchi incident, she did not side with either faction in the confrontation between Class D boys and girls, remaining neutral.

With Ayanokoji quietly pulling strings from behind the scenes, acting as a similar connecting force, Horikita ultimately gained the approval of a majority of the boys. She was not disliked by the girls either, as they acknowledged her strength.

Kushida Kikyo Faction: She herself represents a faction.

Once the super popular angel of Class D, she later became the sole victim in the Yamauchi incident. Although her demeanor turned much colder, she still maintained good relationships with everyone, and almost everyone felt sympathy for her.

Coupled with her constant maneuvering between the two previous factions, she can be said to be the link between the boys and girls of Class D, a faction that cannot be ignored.

Therefore, Class D ultimately selected 8 participants for the Tian Shu Sha exam:

Hirata Yousuke, Karuizawa Kei, Wang Meiyu;

Horikita Suzune, Ayanokoji Kiyotaka, Yukimura Teruhiko;

Kushida Kikyo, Miyamoto Soshi.

Hirata and Horikita's factions each selected three people, while Kushida, in her name, recommended Miyamoto Soshi, a "Gaming Master" who had shown excellent compatibility during this exam.

Ayanokoji naturally did not want to participate. The exam had too much randomness, and he truly didn't want to get involved, but Horikita wouldn't let him escape.

Hirata: "Everyone should understand now that this exam is not about physical ability, but requires adaptability and some brainpower."

"Therefore, the participant slots for the 8 people selected above will not be changed unless something unexpected happens. Does anyone have any objections?"

Everyone shook their heads. Apart from Kouenji Rokusuke, who remained outside the class group, these 8 people might not be the most suitable candidates for this exam, but they were certainly the best choice for Class D at present.

Hirata: "Then now, we need to discuss the candidate for the Lord Card. In this exam, the Lord's profit is second only to the traitor, but the Lord and loyalist side has a significantly higher chance of winning. Therefore, who among the 8 people will use the Lord Card requires the approval of everyone in Class D."

Hirata, deeply aware of his own shortcomings, proposed that Horikita Suzune serve as Class D's Lord.

Kushida Kikyo also voiced her agreement, while Ayanokoji Kiyotaka inwardly smiled without speaking.

Horikita also felt that it was fine for her to take on the role.

Thus, the candidate for Class D's Lord Card was uncontroversially given to Horikita.

Class B also quickly selected four candidates: Ichinose Honami, Kanzaki Ryuji, Hamaguchi Tetsuya, Kobashi Yume.

The first two are the leaders of Class B's boys and girls, so naturally, they had to participate.

As for Hamaguchi Tetsuya and Kobashi Yume, they were both individuals with quick thinking or strong learning abilities.

Class B's overall ability is very balanced; for any exam, there are always more than enough suitable candidates.

Ichinose smiled: "In this exam, there are no real losers. Although Class C's Class Points are very close to ours, in the Tian Shu Sha competition, we might even be in the same faction as Class C contestants... This is truly troubling~"

Shiratori Chihiro: "I think Honami and everyone should just do their best in the competition and not feel pressured. After all, Class D is the one truly favored this time, being able to send twice the number of people..."

Kanzaki Ryuji was more concerned with practical matters: "Who will be chosen as the Lord Card? For my part, I think it's fine for Ichinose to use it."

A wave of agreement instantly arose from Class B.

Ichinose quickly waved her hand in refusal, "For this exam, let's have Tetsuya-kun serve as the Lord. He's very suitable... To be honest, I'm not very good at games and board-type competitions, hehe~"

Ichinose revealing a small flaw caused a burst of laughter in Class B. Clearly, a competition where everyone wins suited Class B's taste.

Thus, the candidate for Class B's Lord Card was decided: Hamaguchi Tetsuya.

First-year Class A.

"You want to give two slots to the Sakayanagi Faction? On what grounds?" Tozuka Yahiko said indignantly.

Tozuka Yahiko, one of the future dropouts, a loyal supporter of the Katsuragi Faction.

Yahiko, a name that would be considered very unlucky even in the world of Naruto.

At this moment, Tozuka Yahiko was going all out against the Sakayanagi Faction, actively courting disaster.

Even Class ACD has factional disputes, but if any class openly engages in such activities, it's only Class A. They even directly refer to certain people and factions in their daily conversations.

In the sacred school, if Class A openly engages in factional disputes, won't they be heavily penalized with daily points...

Seeing that Tozuka was about to curse again, Katsuragi, who was on stage, stopped him: "Enough, Yahiko!"

Then Katsuragi turned his gaze to the white-haired girl, "Sakayanagi, if you are willing to participate in this competition, I can give you the Lord Card."

Upon hearing this, Yahiko immediately became anxious and wanted to curse, but fortunately, Katsuragi turned back and stopped him with a strong aura and attitude.

Katsuragi continued: "This competition is too advantageous for Class D. But it is very easy for our Class A to remain undefeated. The key is not to let the traitors from other classes win alone!"

"Therefore, our Class A's primary goal is to eliminate the traitors. After that, it doesn't matter. If we can win the whole game, we win. If not, so be it. Our Class Points are still far ahead."

"Sakayanagi-san, what are your thoughts?"

The white-haired girl sighed, "Boring."

Tozuka Yahiko was so angry his face turned red.

Katsuragi-senpai not only gave up his precious Lord Card but also gave you two spots. And now he's groveling, begging you, and Sakayanagi, you cripple, are still not satisfied!?

Of course, Tozuka Yahiko was a Class A student, so he wouldn't utter any vicious curses to his face, possessing the basic decorum expected of him.

The Class A students fell into silence, unsure of what to do.

A disagreement between their two leaders – this was a classic, recurring situation for Class A since their enrollment.

"...Fine." Sakayanagi suddenly spoke, breaking the tension. "The Lord Card will go to Kamuro Sumire. If you agree to that, then I'll participate too. Otherwise, Katsuragi-kun, you'll have to handle it yourself."

Kamuro Sumire flinched. She knew she had been targeted recently, and Sakayanagi was coming for her!

Katsuragi immediately agreed. "Kamuro-san's abilities are fine, but Sakayanagi, if you participate, you must promise not to be passive."

"You worry too much, Katsuragi. It's just an unfair little game. No one can control the outcome."

"I'll take that as a yes. The participants are confirmed. Let me say it again: stopping the traitor who stands to gain the most is how Class A wins!"

Class A Participants: Kamuro Sumire (Lord Card), Katsuragi Kouhei, Sakayanagi Arisu, Tozuka Yahiko.

The night the rules for the Tian Shu Sha were announced.

In Dormitory 501, Tennoji Kaede received a guest.

"Didn't you say Ibuki was coming too?" Shiina Hiyori, avoiding the eyes of passersby, quietly arrived at Kaede's dorm.

"She had a last-minute issue and isn't coming... Alright, I'll tell the truth. I invited only you, Hiyori, specifically tonight because I was worried it might be inconvenient for you." Kaede said with a serious expression.

Hiyori put on a smile. "I don't mind that, but you can't trick me again next time~"

"Yes! Hiyori nodded and bowed in apology.

The two entered and sat down.

"There are some special circumstances with this special exam. In short, I now declare that Class C has won."

Kaede made his declaration of victory.

Shiina Hiyori:?

"However, there's something very important, Little Hiyori, you must help me with."

Kaede put on a dramatic act, pleading with "tears streaming down his face."

And so, the two spent a pleasant time plotting.

Class C: Shiina Hiyori (Lord Card), Tennoji Kaede, Ryuen Kakeru, Kaneda Satoru.