[{"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-18":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},2192193,3774,"Chapter 18","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-18",18,"\u003Cp>Three ninjas of different ages, statuses, and strengths sat quietly a few meters apart by the lakeside, waiting for the arrival of Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Due to the differences in their statuses and personalities, the atmosphere between the three was not exactly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike the simple waiting of Mizunuki Mitsuhiko and Terumi Mei, Takeda Yoichi had an additional task assigned by Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Intelligence gathering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the targets from whom information needed to be gathered were none other than Terumi Mei and Mizunuki Mitsuhiko before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As a teammate and old subordinate who had already lived and died together several times, Takeda Yoichi naturally executed Mizunuki Ryosuke's orders with one hundred percent compliance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He also understood that this was a test for him from Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After thinking it over, Takeda Yoichi came up with a suitable idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi, who had been sitting in place, suddenly stood up, took a scroll from his waist, opened the seal, and took out an iron pot that was easy to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Afterward, he gathered firewood on the spot, took water from the nearby lakeside, used Fire Release to ignite the wood, and began to boil water.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before long, the water was boiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Drink more hot water (manual doge), this point is also true for ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Except for necessary moments or special missions, ninjas also try to use boiled water before drinking to avoid contracting diseases.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi very diligently handed the treated water to Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei took the hot water and politely said thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Having rushed here without stopping, she was indeed a bit thirsty.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, after Terumi Mei finished drinking, Takeda Yoichi came to Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's side in the same way and handed the cup Terumi Mei had used to Mizunuki Mitsuhiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Drink some water.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi revealed a simple and honest smile and said kindly, but what Mizunuki Mitsuhiko did not notice was a flash of sharpness in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A look of disgust immediately appeared in Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's eyes; as the son of the great elder of the Mizunuki clan, how could he drink water from a cup someone else had used?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Get lost!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko said in a blunt, low voice, the disgust in his eyes undisguised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Takeda Yoichi's expression immediately turned ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This scene was even more unsightly in the eyes of Terumi Mei on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Rise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei stood up abruptly, looking at Mizunuki Mitsuhiko with cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What, a mere burden wants to cause trouble?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Mitsuhiko said bluntly while sneering.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this, Terumi Mei could no longer tolerate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A burden? I'm afraid the one you're talking about is yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She retorted bluntly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What, do you want to try it?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sneer on Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's face vanished instantly, and his expression became very gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Try it then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A cold glint flashed and vanished in Terumi Mei's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Water Release: Water Trumpet Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei formed hand seals at an extremely fast speed, spraying a water jet with terrifying impact from her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing Terumi Mei's sudden attack, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko did not panic at all; he also formed hand seals quickly and slammed his hands onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ice Release: Ice Wall Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>An ice wall that just happened to shield his body rose from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the speed of their hand seals was still far from the level Mizunuki Ryosuke displayed during the chunin exams, it far exceeded that of ninjas of the same age.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The foundation was extremely solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In terms of attributes, Ice Release severely countered Water Release, so Terumi Mei's Water Release ninjutsu naturally returned without success.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's Ice Release, Terumi Mei frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, this would not make Terumi Mei shrink back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei quickly formed hand seals again, opened her mouth to spit out several fireballs about half a meter in diameter, and at the same time, her body moved quickly toward Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Several fireballs moving in an arc bypassed the ice wall, encircling Mizunuki Mitsuhiko from multiple directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, a hint of gravity appeared in Mitsuhiko's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sound of a fiery explosion came, and it seemed to have completely hit Mizunuki Mitsuhiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just then, a figure suddenly burst out from the smoke, holding a weapon formed of ice, and stabbed toward Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It turned out that Mizunuki Mitsuhiko had used the Body Replacement Technique to dodge the Fire Release attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei pulled out the kunai at her waist and exchanged dozens of blows with Mizunuki Mitsuhiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that he could not gain an advantage in close combat, a cold glint flashed in Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's eyes; ice quickly condensed toward his legs and feet, and then he kicked out violently at Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Terumi Mei turned to parry, but was kicked away, creating distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko formed hand seals again, and countless sharp tools resembling awls condensed at his sides, then shot toward Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Mizunuki Mitsuhiko also continuously condensed kunai formed of ice in his hands, increasing the force as he continued to throw them at Terumi Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It seemed he wanted to use this long-range attrition method to strike his opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Terumi Mei also had to bring out her own blades to engage in a war of attrition with Mizunuki Mitsuhiko.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only, compared to the blades Mizunuki Mitsuhiko condensed with ice, the blades Terumi Mei carried would soon be exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No, I can't just sit here and wait for death!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A cold glint flashed in Terumi Mei's eyes; if this continued, she would be no match for Ice Release.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The opponent's suppression left Terumi Mei breathless; she also used the Body Replacement Technique to evade a wave of ice blade attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then she took the opportunity to quickly form hand seals to release the highest-level Fire Release she could currently perform.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fire Release: Great Eruption!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The intense flames burned toward Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, just as he was preparing to use an ice wall to block it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, Terumi Mei formed hand seals again, releasing another ninjutsu without stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under the sweep of the gale, the power of the C-rank ninjutsu Great Eruption instantly doubled, forming a brand-new composite ninjutsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Mitsuhiko's pressure increased several times over in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wanting to defend, he simply couldn't block it with the ninjutsu he currently mastered!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The only way now was to meet force with force for a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ice Release: Ice Strangling!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A B-rank Ice Release secret technique was barely performed by Mizunuki Mitsuhiko; cruel ice rose and wound from the ground, and ice pillars carrying hideous ice spikes wound toward Terumi Mei to strangle her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two of them had truly lost their tempers!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It looked like it was about to get out of hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A gentle voice suddenly sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Water Release: Water Formation Pillar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A water pillar carrying massive water pressure shot into the sky, and whether it was ice or fire, both were instantly washed away by the water pillar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As if they were not worth mentioning at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Also dressed in white, very similar to Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, a man with a gentle smile appeared at the center of the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Not bad, you both seem quite energetic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a smile, looking at Terumi Mei and Mizunuki Mitsuhiko who had collapsed to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And Takeda Yoichi on the side wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>(Seeking flowers, seeking tickets, seeking support, thank you very much!).\u003C\u002Fp>",1259,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","5b21057a7070f806d9bbe101c0c4c276d99bb6e99b0571133a9993481e2deb09","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-19","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-17",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]