[{"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-17":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},2192192,3774,"Chapter 17","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>Tasks are not only the work of ninjas, but also the means by which ninjas rely on to survive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the ninja village itself is built on the foundation of \"ninja task delegation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninjas complete tasks delegated by all walks of life to exchange for rewards and materials needed for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The task itself is actually a system that is mutually dependent and bound to the ninja village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a task system, there would be no ninja village, let alone the era of one country, one village created by the joint efforts of Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the first article of the Ninja Code, there is such a clear provision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meaning of a ninja’s existence is to complete tasks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ninjas who cannot complete tasks are trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kakashi’s father, Konoha’s White Fang, was the tragedy of suicide caused by this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also based on this point, after countless explorations, the mode of completing tasks with a \"ninja squad\" was finally formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a squad, because of the existence of a veteran Jonin team leader, not only is the probability of completing tasks greatly increased, but it is also conducive to the cultivation of talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the members in the ninja squad and the captain are both \"subordinates and captain,\" and \"teacher and friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless major situations are encountered, such as Mizunuki Ryosuke’s squad members being more than half dead or injured, the members of the group will not be easily changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So as not to affect the combat power and tacit understanding of the ninja squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the Hidden Mist Village, a thin female ninja was running rapidly towards a direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl had a very characteristic chestnut-colored long hair; a slightly strange hairstyle covered the girl’s right eye, and the left eye exposed on the outside was flashing with a determined luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl is Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out that Terumi Mei received the latest appointment from the Mizukage, and she was assigned to the ninja squad led by Special Jonin Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost at the same time, Terumi Mei also received the captain’s order to go to a location to gather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this result, Terumi Mei chose to accept it gladly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there was no other way; like her, a civilian ninja who had no background and only had some talent, she had no qualifications to refute the orders of the higher-ups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the name, she already knew the identity of the captain she was about to work with—the Mizunuki clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, for these high-and-mighty clan ninjas, Terumi Mei hates them very, very much!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing these arrogant clan ninjas, I am afraid that no civilian ninja would like them. ===== CHAPTER 33 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei could only pray in her heart at this moment, praying that the new captain was a guy who was easy to get along with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a period of rushing, Terumi Mei came to the edge of a remote lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the gathering place in the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei noticed that on the edge of the lake, a thin man was already waiting here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is even more appropriate to say that he is a \"boy\" rather than a \"man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy looked only thirteen or fourteen years old, with a clear face and a thin body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the wild, the boy was still wearing a white robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from far away, Terumi Mei seemed to have seen the arrogance on the boy’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei didn't go up to talk, but waited quietly on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You also came here after receiving the order, right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Mitsuhiko glanced at Terumi Mei not far away and asked in a cold tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Terumi Mei couldn't ignore it, just nodded faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So to say...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are my teammate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Mitsuhiko looked at Terumi Mei with a scrutinizing gaze, and the arrogance and contempt unique to ninjas of large clans were revealed in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Terumi Mei’s eyes gradually became cold; she didn't answer, just looked at Mizunuki Mitsuhiko coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you don't hold me back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko just held his head high and left a sentence before turning and leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Mizunuki Mitsuhiko’s back, Terumi Mei clenched her fists tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the last person in the squad arrived late; it was Takeda Yoichi, who was originally in the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the first two, Takeda Yoichi’s age was obviously much older, and he also looked more stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Similar to Terumi Mei, Takeda Yoichi was also a ninja from a civilian background.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike Terumi Mei, Takeda Yoichi’s talent was not as excellent as Terumi Mei’s, and his attribute was only fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it is relatively rare in the Hidden Mist, which is mainly water-based, there is nothing strange about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only recruited into the team by Mizunuki Ryosuke because he had a specialty in perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, sorry, I’m late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi kept apologizing while touching the back of his head as soon as he arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s okay, we didn't arrive long ago either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Terumi Mei also replied, and her attitude towards this ninja who looked like a civilian was relatively gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good, that’s good...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Captain Ryosuke hasn't come yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Terumi Mei shook her head gently, while Mizunuki Mitsuhiko on the other side still held his head high, as if he didn't bother to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Mizunuki Ryosuke had long since arrived at the edge of the lake and was waiting in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his purpose this time was actually to examine the abilities of the squad members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in fact, the examination had already begun; when Mizunuki Ryosuke gave the gathering information to the squad members before, he didn't directly reveal the location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he gave some information and clues, letting them judge the gathering place by themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to arrive was Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, which shows that Mizunuki Mitsuhiko’s talent is the most excellent in the interpretation, judgment, and analysis of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is Terumi Mei; as for Takeda Yoichi, he is indeed the worst one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, compared to the future Fifth Mizukage and the clan ninjas carefully cultivated by the family, Takeda Yoichi is still quite a bit worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as long as Takeda Yoichi can act as the glue for the team, Mizunuki Ryosuke will be satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next is to start the formal examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The examination is also the most critical factor—strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke showed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A good show is about to begin; let me see your performance, Takeda Yoichi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Please give flowers, please vote, please support! Many thanks!)\u003C\u002Fp>",1115,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","1ed3a4c1da4a1d54dea67335d6e09a8597bd228d6c52b47ee8b4a09144eaeaef","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-18","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-16",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]