[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-water-shadow-is-strong-but-excessively-caut":3,"chapter-this-water-shadow-is-strong-but-excessively-caut-this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Mizukage is Strong But Excessively Cautious",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2192185,3774,"Chapter 10: , could it be a bluff?","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>The sparring ground was set inside the Mizukage Building, a special training field reinforced with secret arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The field was very spacious, enough for two Jonin to unleash their full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the center, Mizunuki Ryosuke and Kaguya Yuta, who were about to fight, stood on opposite sides of the training field, staring at each other without giving an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you both ready?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi, acting as the referee, stood between the two and asked in a flat tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing both nod, Tian Tian Yuanshi announced the start of the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rules were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from not being allowed to kill, there were no other restrictions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match would end as soon as one side lost consciousness or admitted defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this fated clash between the new generation of the Mizunuki and Kaguya clans, the gathered Jonin waited expectantly; some had even pulled out sunflower seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that the two belonged to the first and second largest ninja clans in the Hidden Mist Village, the clash between the Dead Bone Pulse and the Ice Release alone was full of spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said that Mizunuki Ryosuke’s handsome features, combined with his exceptionally youthful appearance, led the Jonin to conclude that he also belonged to the \"genius\" category.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shocking! New generation Mizunuki challenges Kaguya Yuta! The fated duel of new and old geniuses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some had even drafted headlines and used secret arts to contact other Jonin who would be attending in the future to come and watch the drama.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello? Hello?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry to the Mizukage Building, Kaguya and Mizunuki are fighting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry and come watch!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This highly anticipated duel kicked off amidst everyone's expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in the main seat, Mizunuki Long coughed twice, looking down at the confronting Mizunuki Ryosuke and Kaguya Yuta, a flicker of uncertainty flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Mizunuki Long’s ability had always been criticized by the village's ninjas, how could someone who had sat in this position for ten years be a simple character?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly wouldn't have pushed Mizunuki Ryosuke to become a Jonin without preparation, making such a bad move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially at such a critical moment, how could Mizunuki Long be so urgent without certainty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene before him made Mizunuki Long’s expression extremely ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything looked like a simple Jonin exam, but the things hidden beneath the surface were by no means that simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Long was \"somewhat aware\" of Mizunuki Ryosuke’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn't use \"backdoor operations,\" it would be extremely difficult to get promoted to Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the saying goes, \"If you don't use your authority, it will expire.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Mizukage, it wasn't difficult to make a \"passable\" clansman a Jonin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Mizunuki Long had long anticipated that there would be problems with the practical exam in the third round of the Jonin exam, so he had secretly sent someone to communicate with Tian Tian Yuanshi, who was in charge of the drawing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought that Tian Tian Yuanshi would agree wholeheartedly at the time to arrange a \"suitable opponent\" for Mizunuki Ryosuke, only to stab Mizunuki Long in the back now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, no one would think that a mere \"lottery\" would be fair and just, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke’s defeat was a small matter; the loss of the Mizukage’s and the Mizunuki clan’s honor was a big one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mizunuki Ryosuke lost too miserably, someone would surely seize the opportunity to stir up trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumors that \"the Mizukage is nepotistic and incompetent\" would immediately appear in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This would be another serious blow to the already shaky prestige of the Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke looked to his side without changing his expression, his gaze sweeping first over Kaguya Ichiro’s rugged face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that with the Kaguya’s brain, they couldn't have come up with such a scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Tian Tian Yuanshi on his left, whose face was still full of dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this old guy had tricked Mizunuki Long, he definitely wasn't the mastermind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only one person who could have truly meddled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Mizunuki Ryosuke clenched his fists and looked with cold eyes at Gouju Yagura, who was sitting casually on a chair to his right with a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that the matter had happened, Mizunuki Long could only swallow the \"bitter fruit\" himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the \"chance\" of Mizunuki Ryosuke winning against Kaguya Yuta was \"too small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he could only pray that Mizunuki Ryosuke wouldn't lose too miserably, otherwise, the situation would be completely unmanageable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the Third Mizukage Mizunuki Long’s gloomy expression, the Mist Anbu Minister Gouju Yagura’s smile was undisguised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mizunuki Long, that old guy, has completely lost his mind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To actually make such a foolish move.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is good, further damaging the Mizukage’s prestige, which is beneficial for the upcoming plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gouju Yagura’s smile grew brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything happening right now was just a casual act for Gouju Yagura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Kaguya clan? They were nothing more than pawns in Gouju Yagura’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the pressure from his opponent’s \"strength,\" Mizunuki Long became secretly vigilant in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The First Rule of the Golden Mean: Never underestimate your opponent, even if it’s a child who just graduated from the Ninja Academy. Even Uchiha Madara could capsize in a gutter; only those who survive can continue to practice the 'Golden Mean'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a period of confrontation, Mizunuki Ryosuke decided to launch a probing attack first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ox-Monkey-Rabbit-Rat-Boar-Rooster-Ox-Horse-Rooster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke performed forty-four hand seals in three seconds with extremely fast technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Old Naruto fans know what this is without me saying.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, a massive amount of water suddenly appeared on the training field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a ferocious water dragon rose up and lunged straight at Kaguya Yuta!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What! To use the Water Dragon Bullet Technique right from the start!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, a Jonin exclaimed directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to know, don't look at the original anime where it seems like everyone can use the Water Dragon Bullet; in reality, the Water Dragon Bullet is a solid high-level ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even some Jonin haven't mastered it proficiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To use the Water Dragon Bullet for a probe right from the start, what kind of fighting style is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shouldn't such a ninjutsu that consumes a large amount of chakra be used for the finishing blow? ===== CHAPTER 20 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f658aa2295114a569ac34cc5e4fcb44a44f6c863fefed65ab1898c9dbccc2798","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-11","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-9",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]