[{"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-232":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},2194543,3774,"Chapter 232: , the bright warmth on the surface","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-232",232,"\u003Cp>\"You three, there's no need to rush.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The war hasn't broken out yet, you have plenty of time to prepare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen said unhurriedly, his demeanor extremely kind, just like a kind old grandfather doting on his grandson on the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The war he spoke of was naturally the prediction of the war that would break out between the Rain ninjas and the Hidden Leaf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, the three of them were noncommittal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, old man.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade nodded first, then said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru glanced at Tsunade sideways; the keen intuition of a snake-like creature told Orochimaru that Tsunade seemed to have changed a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the slow-witted Jiraiya did not notice any change in Tsunade and was chatting respectfully with Sarutobi Hiruzen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Tsunade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think of that kid, Kato?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly turned his eyes and said to Tsunade with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tsunade frowned directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As early as several months ago, both within the Senju clan and Sarutobi Hiruzen had begun to urge Tsunade's marriage for different reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the object arranged by both the Senju clan and the Hidden Leaf was Kato Dan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Tsunade was naturally annoyed beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, at this moment, Tsunade's body and mind had already been given to Mizunuki Ryosuke, so she was naturally even more disgusted by this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's more, this trip to the Land of Iron had completely exhausted the few good feelings Kato Dan had in Tsunade's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the dual pressure from the Senju and Sarutobi Hiruzen, Tsunade couldn't refuse directly, so she could only use a \"delaying\" tactic for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's wait until this war is over to talk about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade shook her head gently, refusing noncommittally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sarutobi Hiruzen remained kind on the surface, but his eyes showed a subtle change; with his keen eyes, he could naturally see easily that Tsunade seemed very repulsed by this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, didn't Kato support the concept of squad medical ninjas you proposed at the Jonin meeting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two should have plenty of common topics.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen still said with a smile, looking just like a patriarch who always urges marriage during festivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Sarutobi Hiruzen's words, Tsunade didn't know how to refute for a moment; in fact, this was also the reason why Tsunade had agreed to let Kato Dan accompany her to the Land of Iron earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still the same saying, one must bear the weight of the crown; the title of Princess of the Senju clan meant Tsunade could not refuse so willfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What's more, other high-ranking officials of the Hidden Leaf were present, so Tsunade couldn't easily give others a handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, you're really biased!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did the village start assigning partners? You can't forget me for such a good thing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When will you introduce a beautiful young lady from a good family to me? You have to be fair!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Jiraiya suddenly interjected, his rough face full of lecherous expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this situation, a \"(chcc)\" appeared on Sarutobi Hiruzen's forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen mercilessly raised the staff in his hand and knocked Jiraiya on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Jiraiya hugged his head and squatted on the ground, a bump of at least three centimeters rising on his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're not going to introduce one, then don't...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you being so fierce?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jiraiya squatted on the ground, looking at Sarutobi Hiruzen with resentful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya with disdainful eyes and cursed without any cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only his gaze shifted inadvertently between Jiraiya and Tsunade, as if he had seen something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After cursing, Orochimaru stopped looking at Jiraiya on the ground and closed his pair of snake pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In these cold vertical pupils, a trace of imperceptible pity flashed at the last moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahaha!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this harmonious scene of a kind master and filial disciple, Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the two didn't notice was that in the eyes of the four master and disciples, there were completely different scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sarutobi Hiruzen's face was kind and gentle, what flashed in his eyes was profundity and coldness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Jiraiya's funny and cheerful face, his eyes were full of sadness and melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Tsunade's expression remained noble and cold, she felt relieved in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, although Orochimaru had his eyes closed, he seemed to know everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Sarutobi Hiruzen's three disciples left the Hokage's office together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sannin stood in front of the Hokage building and looked at each other; this was their first meeting since they had separated, and they hadn't seen each other for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, this time there seemed to be an invisible barrier between the three old teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have things to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orochimaru didn't say much, just turned and left without any hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Orochimaru left, Tsunade turned to look at Jiraiya, who had returned from his studies at Mount Myoboku and had undergone earth-shaking changes, and revealed a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guy, thanks for just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade thanked him straightforwardly; she could naturally see just now that Jiraiya's funny act was to help her out of a tight spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, it's nothing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya blushed, touched the back of his head, and shook his head nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad lately, Jiraiya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you've been training very hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade smiled and praised her old teammate, her emerald eyes full of sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That, I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, looking at Tsunade who was close at hand, a hint of excitement flashed in Jiraiya's heart, and a long-suppressed emotion surged to his throat, as if he could no longer endure it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Jiraiya wanted to tell Tsunade loudly that the reason he was training desperately at Mount Myoboku was for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was so that a worthless dead-last could be worthy of the brilliant golden princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, you are my most trusted teammate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Jiraiya could say the words he had suppressed for so long, Tsunade suddenly said to Jiraiya with a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her emerald eyes were full of trust and encouragement, but there was not a hint of emotion beyond friendship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Tsunade's words, the strength in Jiraiya's whole body relaxed; the courage he had finally mustered was like a punctured balloon, instantly dissipating completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are the best teammates...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiraiya forced a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh-huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, I'll go back and prepare first, Jiraiya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsunade smiled and waved at Jiraiya, then turned her back to Jiraiya and walked in a completely different direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what Jiraiya didn't know was that the moment Tsunade turned around, a hint of profundity and apology flashed in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While walking forward, Tsunade reached her hand to her neck and gently stroked the hexagonal snowflake pendant on her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She whispered the name of her beloved, and suddenly felt her heart filled to the brim, no longer able to hold anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the window of the Hokage's office, Sarutobi Hiruzen watched the Sannin leaving in three directions, his eyes full of coldness and profundity, like a still well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he not know that Jiraiya's act just now was to help Tsunade out of a tight spot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his keen eyes, how could he not see through Jiraiya's feelings for Tsunade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still the same saying, so what?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road to power, everything that forms an obstacle to power must be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone just the feelings of Jiraiya and Tsunade; for the power in his own hands, even Sarutobi Hiruzen's own son could be abandoned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The matter between Kato Dan and Tsunade was the result of layers of games between the Hidden Leaf's high-level officials and the Senju.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Senju clan needed to absorb fresh blood to expand the clan's population.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Kato clan's special Yin Release bloodline formed a perfect combination with the Senju clan's Yang Release bloodline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At present, the Senju clan's population is withering, and this is a necessary move that must be taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is also a necessary condition for the Senju to continue to support Sarutobi Hiruzen's succession to the Hokage position.\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.539Z","2026-06-17T05:05:38.859Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","fd1e75ee35cbae34ceb32a5fc690bd85c3b078fc583763c5827912ab593b0a5f","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-233","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-231",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]