[{"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-20":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},2192195,3774,"Chapter 20","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-20",20,"\u003Cp>Hidden Mist, Mist Anbu building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the pitch-black environment where one could not see their fingers, Yagura Karatachi and a man completely hidden under a black robe were whispering to each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent any possibility of the conversation being overheard, the surroundings were sealed off with secret techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are things prepared on your side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The timing is almost mature, and opportunities are fleeting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all need to hurry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yagura Karatachi said in a low voice toward the man on the opposite side, his tone devoid of any extra emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please rest assured, Lord Kari has already rushed over from the Rock ninjas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is in place; as long as you are ready on your side, we can act at any time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man under the cloak raised his head; the bright forehead protector on his forehead could be seen clearly even in such a dim environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the forehead protector, two square rock patterns represented the Hidden Rock Village of the Land of Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kari of the Rock Hidden Explosion Corps, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Yagura Karatachi's baby face, a hideous smile appeared that was extremely inconsistent with his appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the Rock ninja showed a look of difficulty, as if he had something to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expression on Yagura Karatachi's face stiffened, and his complexion gradually turned gloomy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never expected that the other party would raise the price at the last minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kari has one more uninvited request.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you will grant it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rock ninja spoke again, requesting of Yagura Karatachi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Yagura Karatachi's tone was as cold as midwinter ice, and there was even a hint of killing intent hidden in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Kari hopes to obtain the murderer who killed 'Suishi Tatsuo'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We guarantee that as long as we get this person, we will never bring up any extra conditions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Rock ninja replied hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yagura Karatachi's expression gradually recovered, but the coldness in his voice had not yet retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suishi Tatsuo? Just a Jonin, why does Kari want to avenge him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Yagura Karatachi's question, the Rock ninja seemed a bit hesitant, but in the end, he still said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because Tatsuo is Lord Kari's own younger brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, after a long silence, a cold voice slowly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But remember, absolutely no failure is allowed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think the famous Explosion Corps of the ninja world will not disappoint me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the words fell, a dirty deal was thus reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, oh my~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Yagura's heart is so black, it's even a bit blacker than yours!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a deeper part of the underground, a somewhat snide voice slowly commented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh, when it comes to being black, of course I am blacker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't look at what I'm called.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another hoarse voice slowly sounded, which could be considered a response to the snide voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's also true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We should hurry and report to the old man~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snide voice said again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, it won't be long before he can completely control the Hidden Mist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the hoarse voice responded, a \"monster\" walked out from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conversation just now also came from this \"monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I saw this strange-looking thing had an appearance similar to a human, but had unique organs like a pitcher plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the entire appearance presented two colors, black and white; it seemed to be a whole, but it also seemed like two completely different parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked extremely discordant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"one\" or \"two\" monster did not continue to talk nonsense and immediately activated its ability to escape toward the deeper layers of the underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Mizunuki Ryosuke's squad resumed work, more than half a month had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this period, relying on the outstanding strength of the squad members, the team had completed two missions, which could be considered a certain degree of coordination for the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was an elite-level squad, they naturally would not do D-rank missions like helping old ladies across the street or finding lost cats and dogs like Team 7 in the original work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Mizunuki Ryosuke's advocacy, they completed one C-rank mission to clear out mountain bandits and one B-rank mission to escort a merchant caravan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the escort process, they encountered attacks from several rogue Waterfall ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the process of fighting side by side, the squad members could be considered to have understood each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Terumi Mei and Mizunuki Mitsuhiko, who also concluded in their hearts that Mizunuki Ryosuke \"is a gentle, non-contending, and extremely steady person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just today, the village suddenly issued a mission to the squad, and Mizunuki Ryosuke was also summoned by the Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After accepting the mission, the squad members set off as a group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is worth mentioning that the content of the mission was a bit strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the content was to hunt down a rogue ninja!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain, why would the mission to hunt down a rogue ninja be arranged for us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, Terumi Mei asked Mizunuki Ryosuke in confusion, her exposed left eye full of doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terumi Mei's question was not without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Work like hunting down rogue ninjas would absolutely never fall to a ninja squad to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was an Mist Anbu specifically responsible for this type of work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And such missions generally involved a wide range of issues, and might even involve secrets, so they would never fall to ordinary ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, although Mizunuki Mitsuhiko still held his head high as if disdainful, his ears were pricked up high; it seemed he was also very confused about this question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Takeda Yoichi still had a simple and honest smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A mission is a mission, just execute it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Article 6 of the Ninja Code: Only do what the mission requires.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who would have thought that Mizunuki Ryosuke's face would stiffen, rejecting Terumi Mei's words like an old pedant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mizunuki looking so serious, Terumi Mei had no choice but to lower her head in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke just rubbed Terumi Mei's head, looking at the rolling-eyed loli, and revealed a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not letting them know was for their own good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among this, how could it be so simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to recall the scene in the Mizukage's office again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Seeking flowers, seeking tickets, seeking support! Thank you very much!).\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","412743097bf2f9ac252ebd7e99b4904e525f2999faaa36f3134dbfae1312f11b","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-21","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-19",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]