[{"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-24":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},2192199,3774,"Chapter 24","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-24",24,"\u003Cp>Next was the hunting moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because the previous Jonin died too quietly, the six ninjas searching in the forest still had no realization of the approaching danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon, two Rock ninja Chunin who were grouped together suddenly saw a thin figure ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of them quickly gave a wink to the other and then hurriedly chased after it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The other person also revealed a look of understanding, and after nodding, moved to encircle from another direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, the two Rock ninjas surrounded the thin figure from front and back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike the previous Jonin, these two Rock ninjas appeared extremely cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing the thin girl in front of them, they both chose to attack together using their best ninjutsu as soon as they came up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Earth Release: Rock Missile!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Earth Release: Earth Rising Spear!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sharp rubble and earth spikes formed by rocks attacked Mizunuki Ryosuke, who was disguised as Terumi Mei, at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was just a pity that the strength gap was simply too large; even being cautious had no effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two's Earth Release ninjutsu could not hit the fast-moving Mizunuki Ryosuke at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Afterward, an ice-blue phantom flashed by.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Puchi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two heads shot into the sky; the two of them didn't understand until their death why this thin girl was so strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then it was the same old routine; a Great Fireball directly turned the corpses of the two Chunin into ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A massacre soon spread in the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Luring the enemy, killing people, cremation...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The actions were done in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The seven Rock ninjas who went deep to investigate had now all become ghosts under Mizunuki Ryosuke's ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two hours later, the remaining Rock ninjas finally realized that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two Jonin and three Chunin who stayed in place still tried to use secret techniques to contact their partners who went out to search for the enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But no matter what, they could not be contacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Something happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As an elite Jonin, the experienced Kari immediately realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He began to recall the moment the explosion occurred before, as well as every move of the enemy squad after stepping into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially when thinking of the suspicious pause before Mizunuki Ryosuke entered the trap, Kari's eyes instantly widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because he suddenly thought of a possibility, an extremely bad possibility!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That short pause was very likely an exchange between a clone and the main body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If that was really the case...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kari's eyes were once again filled with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He looked at this quiet and dark jungle before him, a bit of gravity appearing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Something happened, prepare for battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Must not let these few people go back alive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kari ordered with a gloomy face, and the rest of the Rock ninjas also knew the seriousness of the matter and nodded heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, their trip concerned an S-rank mission; once these few people went back, the Rock ninjas' conspiracy would definitely be exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike the Rock ninjas who entered the dense forest loosely before, this time under Kari's leadership, everyone was fully alert and entered the forest fully armed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every move of the Rock ninjas was in Mizunuki Ryosuke's field of vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under close observation, Mizunuki Ryosuke also saw the face of the opponent's leader for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"How could it be him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke raised his eyebrows, a hint of surprise appearing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had clearly recognized the identity of the opponent's leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Rock ninja Kari, an elite from the Explosion Corps, was also an elite ninja of the Rock ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the anime, Kari was resurrected by Yakushi Kabuto using Reanimation during the Fourth Ninja World War, acting together with Sand Hidden's Pakura, Hidden Mist's Zabuza Momochi, and others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Being able to be favored by Yakushi Kabuto also proved from the side that Kari's strength was quite extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Troublesome...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke muttered to himself; the appearance of Kari caused the winning percentage that originally reached \"ninety-nine percent\" to drop directly to \"ninety-eight percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But fortunately, this was also within Mizunuki Ryosuke's acceptable range.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, several kunai formed of ice appeared in Mizunuki Ryosuke's hands; without any hesitation, Mizunuki Ryosuke threw them directly at Kari.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The attack of the ice kunai could not pose a threat to Kari; it was just to attract his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sound of breaking air brought by the sharp objects soon made Kari feel alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Whoosh whoosh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two kunai were thrown back by him, colliding with the incoming sharp objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Over there!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kari shouted and looked toward the direction the attack came from.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, two completely different gazes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Enemies are especially jealous when they meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kari's eyes went from surprise to shock and then to rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke, he was always in a state of calm indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not hesitate anymore, stood up, and moved quickly toward a direction in the depths of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Chase!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The enraged Kari squeezed a word out from between his teeth, and then took the lead to chase after Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke relied on his terrifying speed to keep the distance at a level that could be seen but not reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, Mizunuki Ryosuke stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In an open space in the center of the forest, he turned to look at the six Rock ninjas behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Except for Kari, there were currently two Jonin and three Chunin alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke, who had been running away, stop, Kari also stopped his figure, looking at Ryosuke on the opposite side, he said through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You despicable Hidden Mist scum, I will crush you completely!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As he spoke, Kari seemed about to take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Three huge ice walls rose from three sides, surrounding Mizunuki Ryosuke and a group of Rock ninjas together.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke revealed a satisfied smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It looked like the three little guys did well.\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>",1001,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","edd7ab371b5e763aaa8834dd3bd1941ba2ffc027d704a1907446fc22ba1a8630","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-25","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-23",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]