[{"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-146":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},2194457,3774,"Chapter 146","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-146",146,"\u003Cp>During the meal, the originally awkward atmosphere was resolved by Ryosuke in a few words; seeing that Ryosuke did not mention the previous incident at all, Terumi Mei gradually relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two drank and chatted about what had happened over the past two years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps spurred by the alcohol, an ambiguous impulse gradually welled up in Terumi Mei's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to tell this man before her loudly that in the countless days and nights over the past two years, she would think of him in her dreams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even thought of this man before her every moment, thinking of his voice and smile, thinking of every word he had said to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally couldn't hold it back anymore; she wanted to bravely say what was in her heart!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei parted her red lips slightly, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke opposite her with somewhat blurred eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke seemed to have noticed something unusual and looked at Terumi Mei with inquisitive eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Ryosuke, when do you plan to get married?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought that after the words reached her lips, they would turn into something else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei asked Ryosuke with a somewhat awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it appeared so on the surface, Terumi Mei's heart had already begun to condemn her own lack of resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Missing this opportunity, she didn't know when she would have another chance to be alone with Ryosuke!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei's heart was weeping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marriage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly asked by Terumi Mei, Ryosuke also showed a thoughtful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a beautiful figure with a charming smile appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sister Lian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke silently recited Mizunuki Lian's name, then smiled and answered Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably within these two years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ninja world hasn't been peaceful these past two years; I'll consider my marriage after this wave of turmoil in the ninja world passes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke did not hide it but told Terumi Mei his thoughts directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei said with a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously, as Ryosuke's former teammate, she had a certain understanding of the person Ryosuke intended to marry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mizunuki Lian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei's heart suddenly thought of a gentle and beautiful figure, and she subconsciously clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the two did not delve further into this topic but gradually chatted about other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke looked up at the sky outside the room and then smiled at Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mei, it's getting late, let's stop here for today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ryosuke propose to end it, even though Terumi Mei still felt a bit unsatisfied, she could only nod in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, the two said goodbye in front of the izakaya and went their separate ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no scene like in anime where the male lead walks the female lead home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a ninja, and a Jonin at that, Terumi Mei could certainly ensure her own safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention that this was within the Hidden Mist Village; unless someone was tired of living, no one would dare to cause trouble inside the village, so the act of escorting was completely unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Ryosuke's departing back, Terumi Mei felt not only a bit lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, she suddenly clenched her hand into a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She absolutely could not give up just like that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She needed even deeper cultivation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night deepened, the book stall owner on the main street of the Hidden Mist Village yawned and began to prepare to close up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At such a late hour, it was unlikely anyone would come to buy books.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, a dark shadow appeared in front of the book stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was dressed in pitch black, making it impossible to see their figure, and they faintly exuded a coldness that made the book stall owner shiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, you are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the Hidden Mist Village, I advise you not to mess around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book stall owner asked the dark shadow before him, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security of the Hidden Mist Village had always been good; since he started his stall, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who knew, the dark shadow, with lightning speed, grabbed a book from the stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much for this book?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the dark shadow's muffled question, the book stall owner was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw the title of the book, a hint of strangeness appeared in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Maiden's Secret Technique: Make a Man Fall in Love with You in One Look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that the person before him was here to buy a book, the fear in the book stall owner's heart dissipated a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just assumed the strange person before him was a ninja who had just finished a mission and hadn't changed their clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This customer really has a good eye!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A woman took a fancy to this book during the day, and I didn't even sell it to her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, in order to complete the last business before closing and sell the book for a good price, the book stall owner began to chatter incessantly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who knew, upon hearing the book stall owner's words, a \"...\" appeared on the black-clad ninja's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because if she remembered correctly, the only person who took a fancy to this book during the day was her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep the change!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too lazy to waste more words with the book stall owner, the black-clad ninja took out a banknote of high denomination from her bosom and slapped it into the owner's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, holding the book, she disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting far away from the book stall, the black-clad ninja dispelled the Transformation Technique, revealing her original appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was none other than Terumi Mei, who was staging a second visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the content of the book, a touch of persistence appeared in Terumi Mei's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, she would absolutely not give up easily!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Ryosuke returned home, Lian was still awake, waiting for Ryosuke's return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the house and pushing open the door, Ryosuke gave Lian a unique smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ryosuke return, a hint of joy appeared in Lian's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back, Ryosuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sister Lian skillfully took the coat Ryosuke had taken off and took out the indoor shoes Ryosuke needed to change into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demeanor of the two was already no different from that of a married couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had long since become accustomed to this way of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you back so late?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Lian asked Ryosuke softly, her tone full of concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Ryosuke did not hide it, just smiled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Met Mei on the way home; we hadn't seen each other in a long time, so we chatted outside for a while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, a trace of depth flashed across Mizunuki Lian's eyes without a trace, but she didn't say much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed she also recalled the young girl who had followed under Ryosuke's command back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Out of a woman's instinct, Mizunuki Lian sensed that perhaps the girl had unusual feelings for Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Lian didn't care about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small gathering with an old subordinate she hadn't seen in a long time was just a normal thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the fact that Ryosuke could speak of Terumi Mei so candidly naturally meant there was nothing worth worrying about in their relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing Mizunuki Lian felt a bit uncomfortable about was Ryosuke's somewhat intimate way of addressing Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, addressing someone by their first name was a perfectly normal thing for ninjas who had been in the same squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting with Lian for a while, Mizunuki Ryosuke walked into the basement alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the basement was hidden the space Ryosuke used for cultivation and developing secret arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Ryosuke succeeded as Mizukage, he had expanded the underground secret chamber again, and its area was no longer comparable to what it was back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, this underground secret chamber now had another purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke formed a seal with one hand, and the blood-colored array in the center of the basement glowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the next second, he disappeared from the basement.\u003C\u002Fp>",1369,"2026-06-17T05:01:41.164Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","22ed6a7fc100e2b1ae2b469323a947325ec082c880bfa0e12acf2f6d72f662e6","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-147","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-145",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]