[{"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-118":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Mizukage Is Strong, but Far Too 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},2194429,3774,"Chapter 118","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-118",118,"\u003Cp>In the spectator stand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A ninja cat looked at the arena in confusion, at Ryosuke and Neko no Suke standing motionless in place, his eyes full of incomprehension.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And beside him, another ninja cat with quite a bit of vision gave an answer with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's the shadow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This human is too terrifying; Neko no Suke is no match for him at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The ninja cat muttered to himself, his eyes carrying a bit of solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, no matter how Neko no Suke moved, he could not move his body, and even moving a little bit, or blinking an eye, was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if his four sharp claws were one inch further forward, he could achieve victory, but he still couldn't do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Neko no Suke gathered all his strength; even if he used so much strength that his burly muscles trembled constantly, he still couldn't move even a fraction, as if there was an invisible \"640\" terrifying huge force in the air, limiting his movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, it was not someone else who imprisoned Neko no Suke, but his own consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>All of this was the influence of Yin Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a place Neko no Suke didn't notice, his shadow and Ryosuke's shadow overlapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After his body reached five meters, not only did it make Neko no Suke's body look like a small mountain, but it also made the area of his shadow become extremely large.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With almost no effort, Ryosuke’s Shadow Secret Technique was activated with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Ryosuke’s shadow transformed into pitch-black chains, coiling around the shadow of Nekonosuke, restricting his joints and rendering him completely unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yin Release: Shadow Possession Jutsu!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That’s right, this move was precisely the shadow secret technique of the Nara clan, which symbolizes the \"Deer\" in Konoha’s Ino-Shika-Cho.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The mystery of the Nara clan’s shadow secret technique actually lies in using the shadow as a medium to influence the opponent’s spirit, thereby imprisoning them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the original work, the older Nara Shikamaru was even able to use the shadow as a medium to directly kill an opponent’s spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Whether it was the Monstrous Strength Jutsu from just now or the current Shadow Secret Technique, both belong to a type of Yin-Yang Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They all originated from the Yin-Yang Release inheritance passed down to Ryosuke by the Sage of Six Paths.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although this inheritance is all-encompassing and basically covers all the Yin-Yang Release secret techniques in the entire ninja world, they all remain at a \"foundational\" level.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This situation was naturally not because Otsutsuki Hagoromo was stingy, but because the sliver of Six Paths consciousness Ryosuke encountered was the Six Paths who had only just invented Yin-Yang Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Naturally, what he could give Ryosuke were only some basics.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequent specific, deep-level applications still required Ryosuke to develop and research on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Including the current \"Shadow Secret Technique,\" Ryosuke had only managed to grope his way to the basic Shadow Possession Jutsu; he had yet to develop more advanced shadow secret techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he were to compare shadow secret techniques with the Nara clan, who specialize in this path, Ryosuke was naturally still far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, a secret technique that a clan has developed for hundreds of years is naturally not something Ryosuke can catch up to in two or three days, even if he is exceptionally gifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But using this move to deal with the \"Crooked-Mouth War God\" before him posed no problem at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Similarly, on the opposite side of Nekonosuke, Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled lightly, also remaining motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is because, restricted by the Shadow Possession Jutsu, both the caster and the target are unable to move while using this technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But this did not mean that Ryosuke had no other methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, he had long anticipated the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the ground behind Nekonosuke, a figure suddenly appeared from beneath the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was none other than another Mizunuki Ryosuke!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It turned out that the one currently locked in a stalemate with Nekonosuke using the Shadow Secret Technique was merely one of Ryosuke’s Ice Clones.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke’s true body had long since used Earth Release to sneak underground before the battle began.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Afterwards, Ryosuke condensed a kunai formed of ice in his hand and gently placed it against Nekonosuke’s lower ribs—commonly known as the kidneys.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course, Mizunuki Ryosuke didn't want to do this, but Nekonosuke was five meters tall, and Ryosuke had no way to place this kunai on any of Nekonosuke’s other vital points.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He couldn't possibly...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke’s gaze shifted downward slightly, immediately causing Nekonosuke, who was restricted by the Shadow Possession Jutsu, to break out in a cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A cold breeze blew past Nekonosuke’s crotch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A devil! This man is a devil!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nekonosuke screamed internally, but his fractured jaw made it impossible for him to speak; he could only look at Ryosuke with terrified eyes, his gaze even carrying a hint of pleading.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this point, the situation needed no further words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nekonosuke had been utterly defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"First match, Mizunuki Ryosuke wins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, the Cat Elder on the side said slowly in a low voice; his voice also spread throughout the entire arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the Cat Elder’s voice rang out, Ryosuke immediately dispelled the Ice Clone and the Shadow Possession Jutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Snap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly, Nekonosuke’s hulking body collapsed to its knees, and his form returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lost...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And lost in a crushing defeat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nekonosuke’s mind was a blank; in two rounds, Nekonosuke had been \"one-shotted\" almost directly...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made the genius ninja cat, who had always had smooth sailing within the ninja cat clan, feel a wave of discouragement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Nekonosuke was dazed on the spot, a hand reached out before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Nekonosuke raised his head to see the human who had just fought him wearing a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But for some reason, the moment he saw this smile, Nekonosuke suddenly felt a chill in his crotch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instinct made him want to flee this arena, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Devil!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seemingly having suddenly thought of something, Nekonosuke swallowed hard and tremblingly placed his paw into Mizunuki Ryosuke’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, Ryosuke pulled Nekonosuke up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Off the arena, countless ninja cats erupted into earth-shattering cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These cheering cats were all male.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But there was no doubt that Mizunuki Ryosuke’s performance had won the respect of the ninja cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The strong will receive extra respect anywhere, and coupled with the fact that Ryosuke used the Yin-Yang Release that the ninja cat clan is most proficient in, the ninja cats held Ryosuke in even higher regard.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke’s victory was undoubtedly extremely fast; at this moment, other squads were still in the midst of fierce fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even now, the ninjas were still at a slight disadvantage when facing the ninja cats’ strange and peculiar Yin-Yang Release; it looked like the outcomes of the other squads would still take a while to be decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not paying too much attention, Ryosuke left the arena and returned to his squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What came next was the most important part.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Ryosuke’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>2.2...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Ryosuke’s performance had not only won over the ninja cats on the scene, but most of the Mist jonin were also full of praise for Ryosuke’s performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There were no flashy ninjutsu, nor were there any protracted brawls.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was only crushing strength and surprising combat wisdom and hidden cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In terms of strength alone, Mizunuki Ryosuke was impeccable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Many jonin, upon seeing Nekonosuke, who was like a \"little monster,\" knew that such a ninja cat possessing secret techniques was definitely not someone they could deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But soon, the jonin also broke into a cold sweat for Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because they knew clearly in their hearts that the next opponents for Ryosuke’s squad were basically all a grade higher in strength than the members of Ryosuke’s squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Ryosuke could win easily, it was almost foreseeable that Mizunuki Ryosuke would inevitably be dragged down by his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Everyone even understood that the upcoming battle was the main event for Ryosuke’s squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I wonder how Mizunuki Ryosuke will overcome this difficult hurdle?\u003C\u002Fp>",1368,"2026-06-17T05:01:41.164Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b8f0f682c2cef3d8f8a9f45ceec6277cd16102b14a3bfac72abfd68dc4f6ecd9","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-119","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-117",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]