[{"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-131":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},2194442,3774,"Chapter 131","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-131",131,"\u003Cp>Seeing that Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu had decided who would go first, Boss Cat didn't say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove his burly body with a leap onto the arena and said to Mizunuki Ryosuke with an expressionless face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silent sense of oppression emanated from Boss Cat’s burly frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke met Boss Cat’s indifferent gaze and suddenly felt an inexplicable pressure in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further delay, Mizunuki Ryosuke also leaped to the center of the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle between the two was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conspiracy, calculation, fear, hesitation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These various things seemed naturally incompatible with Boss Cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Cat’s instinct had only taught him one thing, and that was—to speak with his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rip!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the clothes already tight on Boss Cat’s body burst apart, and the muscles on his already extremely burly frame bulged like they had been inflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaah!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Boss Cat let out a long roar toward the sky, the deafening sound echoing throughout the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five meters, eight meters, ten meters...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Boss Cat’s body expanded to a full height of fifteen meters!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Compared to Boss Cat at this moment, the five-meter frame of Neko-nosuke from earlier could only be called a small cat meeting a big cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have a satisfying fight with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his body expanded to fifteen meters, a trace of terrifying murderous aura faintly appeared on Boss Cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the stage, Neko-nosuke looked at Boss Cat’s massive body, his eyes filled with excitement and reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It appeared! Master’s ultimate form!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neko-nosuke exclaimed excitedly, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke with somewhat pitying eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s complexion was extremely ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if one thought with their butt, they would know that this terrifying devil-muscle cat, looking like a small mountain, was absolutely terrifyingly strong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, since the arrow was already on the string, Mizunuki Ryosuke could not retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without holding anything back, Ryosuke went all out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes later, a dazed Mizunuki Ryosuke stood foolishly in place, his arms trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him, Boss Cat still stood in place, his giant-like body standing motionless like a silent bronze statue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Mizunuki Ryosuke with indifferent eyes, his gaze full of disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five minutes! A full five minutes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Cat just stood there, not even fighting back, letting Mizunuki Ryosuke attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Ice Release Mizunuki Ryosuke unleashed couldn't even break through Boss Cat’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s Ice Release couldn't break his defense at all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp ice spikes, when facing Boss Cat’s granite-like solid muscles, were like eggs hitting a stone, cracking instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invincible freezing air, when frozen onto Boss Cat’s massive body, was like scratching an itch for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke’s five full minutes of attacks were like children playing house to Boss Cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke had only one thought in his heart at this moment: This cat is a monster!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for Boss Cat, he had only one thought at this moment, and that was extreme disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, the reason for all this was because of Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, when the Cat King arranged for the two elders to assess the three teams, he had given them secret instructions, signaling that they could \"go easy\" appropriately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But regarding this, Boss Cat seemed somewhat noncommittal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the underground cavern, Boss Cat had glimpsed fragments in Neko-taro’s mind, thus learning of Mizunuki Ryosuke’s terrifying strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, after watching several battles from the sidelines, Boss Cat became even more certain that Ryosuke’s strength was incomparably terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Boss Cat’s eyes, Mizunuki Ryosuke, who could compete at the same level as Ryosuke, should have strength not much different, even if he wasn't as good as Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing an opponent like Ryosuke, Boss Cat had no confidence in winning, so naturally, he dared not go easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this preconceived notion, Boss Cat subconsciously viewed Mizunuki Ryosuke as an opponent of the same level as Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Boss Cat’s all-out effort, Mizunuki Ryosuke couldn't even break Boss Cat’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of this, Boss Cat, who had expected to have a real fight with a strong enemy, was naturally disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there is no turning back once the bow is drawn; since he had already shown his strongest posture, there was no reason to return empty-handed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will only throw one punch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long time, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke on the opposite side, who had lost all fighting spirit and was trembling in place, Boss Cat said in a very calm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes froze, but then his face became extremely twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his strength was limited, he was stubborn and possessed an indescribable twisted arrogance; this was Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his pride, he simply could not accept such a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke gritted his teeth, preparing to say something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Boss Cat on the opposite side clearly had no intention of entangling with him any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boss Cat controlled his massive body, which carried a terrifying aura, to steady himself in a half-squat, then slowly pulled his fist into his abdomen, while compressing all his strength into his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Boss Cat channeled all his strength and slammed a punch toward Mizunuki Ryosuke on the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying sonic boom, accompanied by the buzzing sound of air being torn apart, made a deafening noise; no one could see the speed of Boss Cat’s punch, not even Ryosuke at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke’s pupils contracted slightly, and he whispered in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Boss Cat’s prior warning, Mizunuki Ryosuke had the chance to construct a layer of defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice Release: Ice Hall Rockless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A very practical Ice Release defensive ninjutsu, but under Boss Cat’s terrifying punch, it was simply not enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"BOOM!!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice shards scattered across the sky, and Mizunuki Ryosuke behind the ice wall was now in an unknown state of life or death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Boss Cat lost all interest, and his fifteen-meter-tall burly body gradually shrank back to its original size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the stage, Neko-nosuke very thoughtfully and timely presented a cloak to Boss Cat, and Boss Cat took it and covered his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three Mizunuki ninjas hurriedly stepped forward to check on Mizunuki Ryosuke’s condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some checking, they found that Mizunuki Ryosuke was not dead, but had fallen into a state of severe injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, at the critical moment, Boss Cat had held back, saving Ryosuke’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the Mist Jonin were all speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was simply too large; there is no harm without comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Mizunuki Ryosuke’s overwhelming victory, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s posture at this moment was perhaps too ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mizunuki clan’s Jonin all had ugly expressions, knowing that with this defeat, Mizunuki Ryosuke had completely lost his chance at the position of Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of the Mizunuki clan, why was the gap so large?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the Jonin also understood in their hearts that it wasn't that Ryosuke was too weak, but that Ryosuke was simply too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-06-17T05:01:41.164Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3b065b8d229071777f31ad04eab624b012f2c320493a4a6e23b4de415c7b134a","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-132","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-130",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]