[{"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-143":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},2194454,3774,"Chapter 143","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-143",143,"\u003Cp>Ryosuke, who understood everything, suddenly had a gleam in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For two years, he had been racking his brains to develop Hidden Mist, just waiting for this opportunity!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The history of the original world told Ryosuke that when a country develops to a certain scale, war is a hurdle that cannot be escaped.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Of course, war is a double-edged sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Used well, it can immediately make a country rank among the best in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Used poorly, it can also immediately lead to the destruction of the country and the death of its people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But the experience of the beautiful country in the previous life told Ryosuke that with the excellent geographical location of the Land of Water, not making war money is simply against heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke had been planning for this day for I don’t know how long.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yuta, come in for a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said softly, and soon a burly man outside the door pushed the door and came out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This person was none other than the captain of the Mizukage Guard, the “number one” trusted aide of Ryosuke in the current Hidden Mist—Kaguya Yuta.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Compared to two years ago, Kaguya Yuta’s size had grown a whole circle, and even when entering Mizunuki Ryosuke’s office, he had to lower his head to get in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not only that, just by standing there, Kaguya Yuta could exude a shocking murderous aura, just like Kaguya Ichiro back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No one except Ryosuke knew to what extent Kaguya Yuta’s strength had progressed now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the captain of the Mizukage Guard, Kaguya Yuta naturally rarely took action, and those who could witness Kaguya Yuta’s strength were all dead by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mizukage-sama, you called for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ever since the great change in the Kaguya clan, Kaguya Yuta’s personality had always been ruthless and not talkative.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even in front of Ryosuke, he always maintained silence, but one could see the extreme respect and loyalty from the look in his eyes when he looked at Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I’m afraid if Mizunuki Ryosuke ordered Kaguya Yuta to die now, he wouldn’t even frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yuta, go and bring Kisame to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke smiled and gave Kaguya Yuta the errand order.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, after hearing this, Kaguya Yuta frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“My lord, if you have anything, please feel free to order me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“No need to trouble Chief Hoshigaki; even if I have to risk this life, I will definitely be able to complete it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kaguya Yuta knelt on the ground directly, expressing his determination to Ryosuke in a firm tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Hahaha!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yuta, this is a mission that requires leaving the village, it’s not very convenient to hand it over to you to handle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It’s better to let you stay by my side, I feel more at ease.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Ryosuke laughed and then comforted Kaguya Yuta in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Ryosuke say this, Kaguya Yuta’s brow finally relaxed, and at the same time, a hint of joy faintly appeared in his eyes, and then he went to execute Ryosuke’s order.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Kaguya Yuta leave, a smile appeared on Ryosuke’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The way of governing subordinates lies in the art of checks and balances.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only by creating appropriate pressure for subordinates can one create healthy competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This move can be considered a skill Ryosuke learned from the capitalists of the previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even when facing his “number one” trusted aide, it was no exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By the way, Ryosuke is not Hozuki Mangetsu, entering a treasure mountain without knowing how to use it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Guarding the “treasure house” of Hidden Mist, Ryosuke naturally wants to make full use of Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially the powerhouses who were forced to leave Hidden Mist because of the Blood Mist tragedy created by Madara and Obito in the original work, Ryosuke naturally cannot let such a tragedy repeat itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially the ninja Ryosuke had an extremely deep impression of in the original work—Hoshigaki Kisame!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kisame’s strength naturally goes without saying; in the original work, Kisame was called the “Tailed Beast without a Tail” and had the terrifying strength to single-handedly defeat Killer Bee!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If he hadn’t encountered Might Guy, who was his natural counter, Kisame would never have fallen so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Plus Kisame’s personality was firm, loyal, and valued partners; he was a ninja with great integrity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke naturally wouldn’t let such talent go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So after taking office, Ryosuke used the power of the Mizukage to have a talk with Hoshigaki Kisame, who was in his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time, Kisame hadn’t yet shown his talent, just an ordinary wet-behind-the-ears kid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Being summoned by the newly appointed Fourth Mizukage was naturally a great honor; at that time, Kisame was trembling with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under Ryosuke’s bout of bluffing—oh no, it was a magnificent description of the future blueprint—Kisame immediately bowed down, looking quite like someone who would die for a confidant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was naturally understandable; as a member of the ninja village, being valued by the village’s shadow was naturally no reason for him to refuse at this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under Ryosuke’s cultivation at any cost, Kisame’s talent was revealed, and the development of his strength could be described as terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Mizunuki Ryosuke handed the Great Sword Samehada, which had been idle since the death of Fuguki Suikazan, to Kisame, which could be considered as completing the final piece of the puzzle for Kisame’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under Ryosuke’s exceptional treatment, Kisame had long regarded Ryosuke as the true god in his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Likewise, Kisame could be considered Ryosuke’s “number one” trusted aide within Hidden Mist village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ahem\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for who is the true number one trusted aide between the “number one” trusted aide and the “number one” trusted aide.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That’s probably only something Ryosuke would know.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, wherever there are people, there is competition! Those who understand, understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon, a thin and tall ninja with gill-like scars on his face was brought to the Mizukage office by Kaguya Yuta.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mizukage-sama!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshigaki Kisame bowed down directly and saluted Ryosuke respectfully; the reverence and loyalty in his eyes were no less than Kaguya Yuta’s just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, there seemed to be flames burning faintly in Kaguya Yuta’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Hoshigaki Kisame didn’t pay any attention to Kaguya Yuta on the side; the two seemed to be naturally at odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perhaps he realized Kaguya Yuta’s unkind gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshigaki Kisame looked at Kaguya Yuta without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Both of them discovered the unkindness in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, both said with disdain in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I am the number one trusted aide (number one trusted aide) personally spoken by Mizukage-sama, who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding the secret confrontation between the two, Ryosuke pretended to be completely unaware and prepared to discuss business.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kaguya Yuta, whose “observing words and expressions” skill was already maxed out, immediately closed the door and retreated, fully exerting the professionalism of a “bodyguard” to the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kaguya Yuta knew that there were some things he didn’t need to know, so it was better if he didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding the sense of proportion here, he had always grasped it very well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hoshigaki Kisame was secretly proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Little guy, aren’t you still obediently going out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Without too much pride, Ryosuke’s voice pulled Kisame’s consciousness back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Kisame, I called you here because there is something I want you to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke said in a serious tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, Kisame’s face immediately became serious; for Ryosuke’s instructions, he would definitely do his best to handle them, and he had the determination to risk his life if necessary!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I want you to scatter all members of the ‘White Shark’ to the Land of Rain.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I want all intelligence related to the Land of Rain to be placed on my desk immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As soon as Ryosuke’s voice fell, Kisame immediately nodded and answered very seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeming to see Kisame’s determination, Ryosuke suddenly smiled gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Also, pay attention to safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“In case the situation goes wrong, prioritize preserving yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Never risk one of my great generals for these trivial matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke said with a hint of concern in his eyes; a flash of excitement passed through Hoshigaki Kisame’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yes, Mizukage-sama!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After bowing and answering, Hoshigaki Kisame immediately went to handle the things Ryosuke arranged.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at Kisame’s departing back, a flash of peace passed through Ryosuke’s eyes; he was still at ease with Hoshigaki Kisame’s ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“White Shark” was an intelligence agency that Ryosuke had begun to establish since succeeding as Mizukage, integrating assassination, intelligence gathering, and completing top-secret missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the ninja world, the importance of intelligence naturally goes without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The duty of the White Shark unit was mainly to be responsible for the infiltration and intelligence gathering of other countries and ninja villages in the ninja world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The appearance of the White Shark unit, although it took away some of the power that originally belonged to the Hidden Mist Mist Anbu, also effectively improved the efficiency of the Mist Anbu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Enabling the Mist Anbu to focus on dealing with problems within the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding this, Mist Anbu Chief Suishi Tatsuo also had no objections.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the contrary, he himself was very satisfied with Mizunuki Ryosuke’s arrangement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One must know that missions involving outside the Land of Water were inherently extremely difficult, and the Hidden Mist Mist Anbu had always been out of reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the independent existence of the White Shark unit, the Mist Anbu was also happy to hand over this hard bone to the White Shark to chew.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hoshigaki Kisame was the chief of the “White Shark” unit appointed by Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>By the way, the deputy chief of the White Shark unit was the “Ghost Man” Momochi Zabuza, who was discovered and excavated by Ryosuke during the same period.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the original work, Momochi Zabuza assassinated Hozuki Mangetsu because he was dissatisfied with Hozuki Mangetsu’s Blood Mist policy; after the assassination failed, he became a defecting ninja, and he was also the first small BOSS defeated by the Crown Prince and the Second Pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the later Fourth Ninja World War, he was resurrected by Kabuto using Reanimation Jutsu and had a second battle with Kakashi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Zabuza’s potential and strength were not as good as Hoshigaki Kisame’s, he was indeed a good hand and worth Ryosuke’s careful cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He could barely be considered a “number two” trusted aide, one level lower than Kaguya Yuta and Hoshigaki Kisame.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·· Seeking flowers ·· ··\u003C\u002Fp>",1741,"2026-06-17T05:01:41.164Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","cd5582df558022eec2af2c610b97100cd9c9104c3ea31ad20899fb3a34a4aaa9","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-144","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-142",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]