[{"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-243":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},2194554,3774,"Chapter 243","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-243",243,"\u003Cp>The current Fourth Raikage is still in the growth stage, which is the so-called \"young and vigorous\" stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This personal mission to Kirigakure may determine how he views the relationship with Kirigakure in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And under the long-term martial arts trend of Kumogakure, if you want to cooperate with Kumogakure for a long time, you must prove your own martial power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A gentle approach is undesirable; this will only make Kumogakure and the young Fourth Raikage feel that Kirigakure is weak and can be bullied.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And under Kumogakure’s \"admiration of the strong,\" if you want to consolidate the alliance with Kumogakure, showing martial power is the best way!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just take this opportunity to let the future Fourth Raikage see Kirigakure’s strength and use this to deter the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Please sit down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The three of you have come from afar, is there anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a pleasant face, greeting the three to sit down first.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This question can also be considered Mizunuki Ryosuke asking what he already knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this point in time, there is only one thing for people from Kumogakure to come to the door, and that is—to ask for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While speaking, Mizunuki Ryosuke looked up at the clock on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I saw the hour hand on it had already passed \"12\" and had reached the position between \"12\" and \"1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing his inquiry, a flash of solemnity crossed Bee’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"To tell you the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This time we came to visit Mizukage-sama rashly, indeed~ there is something important to ask for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bee looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke with a serious expression, carefully observing Ryosuke’s attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But no matter what, he could not see a trace of extra emotional fluctuation from Ryosuke’s gentle face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because no matter how he observed, it was as if he were standing on the shore watching the boundless sea; although he tried his best, he could only see the calmness on the sea surface and could not see the surging beneath the sea surface at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then I don’t know, is it public business or private business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke still just smiled gently, asking Bee without caring.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, Bee’s expression froze, a bit dumbfounded, not understanding why Mizunuki Ryosuke would ask this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two are not related, and belong to two different countries; he ran from far away naturally for \"public business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Could it be that he ran from far away to \"reminisce about the past\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But a dignified Mizukage would never shoot without a target; the other party saying this naturally has deep meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meeting for the first time, Bee was carefully pondering every word of Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, it is Kumogakure that is asking for help first, so naturally, one must constantly ponder the other party’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bee pondered for a while, and finally chose a safer answer; he cautiously probed toward the Mizunuki Ryosuke in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We came to see Mizukage-sama this time, actually there are two things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A 'public business', a 'private business'.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing Bee’s words, the smile in Ryosuke’s eyes became more obvious; the other party was indeed as he expected, choosing an answer with a probing meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Alright then, please tell me first, what is the private business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The smile on Mizunuki Ryosuke’s face did not change at all, his attitude still gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s words, Bee’s expression was strange, and he understood the depth of Mizunuki Ryosuke in front of him even less.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Private business\" was just something he made up casually; what private business could he have to discuss with the Mizukage?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The reason he said this was just to probe the Fourth Mizukage in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Logically speaking, at this time, in order to reflect the Mizukage’s majesty and the attitude of \"being public-spirited,\" shouldn’t the other party ask what \"public business\" it is?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke’s answer caught Bee off guard, and he was stunned on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was the female ninja Samui beside Bee, who was delicate and thoughtful, who reacted first and said softly to Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Report to Mizukage-sama, it is like this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Before departure, Raikage-sama entrusted us to bring you a gift in his name.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hoping to use this as a witness to the friendship between Raikage-sama and you, please accept it with a smile.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Samui said respectfully, then stood up and took out a gift box from the bag carried behind Troy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With Samui’s relief, Bee also reacted, and under Samui’s quick wit, he breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So Bee hurriedly added an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Land of Lightning is rich in gemstones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is a precious gemstone specialty of our country, presented to Mizukage-sama as a meeting gift, please don’t dislike it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Bee said hurriedly; as an envoy of a major country, when meeting the leader of the other party, he would naturally choose to give a gift, which is a basic etiquette in diplomacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The gift given does not necessarily have to be very expensive, but it will definitely reflect the characteristics of the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And the act of giving a gift, although it is a necessary means of diplomacy between two countries, if you have to say it, it is indeed a \"private business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>With the two singing in harmony, this time it was barely muddled through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding this, the smile on Ryosuke’s face became more obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You don’t mind if I open it, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He took the gift box handed over by Samui and said to the three Cloud Ninjas in front of him with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course, please take a look, Sama!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Samui said hurriedly; she looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke nervously, the blush on her cheeks still not fading.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not be polite and opened the box in front of him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, the brilliance of pearls and treasures bloomed from the box, and for a moment, it actually reflected colorful colors in this Mizukage office.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>I saw five transparent gemstones that were almost identical in shape but different in color, emitting dazzling light in the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just based on this appearance, this is definitely a treasure among treasures, and it is no exaggeration to say it is worth a city.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This is a bit too expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Third Raikage has a heart, please convey my thanks after you return to Kumogakure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since it is a symbol of friendship, then I will accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of admiration crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes, and then he gathered the smile on his face and said seriously to the three people in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Bee and Samui looked at each other and saw the joy in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since the Fourth Mizukage accepted Kumogakure’s gift, this shows that the other party’s attitude toward Kumogakure is okay, which also provides a good start for the next conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But who knew, before the two could continue to speak, Mizunuki Ryosuke suddenly stood up and then made a gesture to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wait, please wait a moment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Samui was startled and stood up to block Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Mizukage-sama, what are you doing?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the other side, Bee was also shocked, looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke with puzzled and panicked eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He didn’t understand why everything was fine just now, accepting Kumogakure’s gift, and now Mizunuki Ryosuke was going to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course, I’m going home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at Samui blocking his way and Bee with a panicked expression on the other side, and said as a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Go, go home?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Samui was shocked, and a few black lines appeared on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And on the other side, Bee’s mouth was wider than his fist at this moment; he couldn’t believe that such words would come from the Mizukage’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Squad Leader Morita, these distinguished guests will be handed over to you for reception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I’m off work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke naturally picked up the gift box containing the gemstones on the table, and then smiled at Kuroshima Morita on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, a trace of realization appeared in Kuroshima Morita’s eyes, and then he nodded seriously to Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, Mizukage-sama.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regarding Ryosuke’s unreliable behavior, Kuroshima Morita not only did not have any idea of wanting to stop it but instead answered Ryosuke very seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In Kuroshima Morita’s heart, Ryosuke’s move must have deep meaning, and as a subordinate, he only needs to cooperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if Ryosuke really just wanted to get off work and go home, Kuroshima Morita would not have the slightest obstruction or dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>No one knows better than him how much effort Mizunuki Ryosuke has spent for Kirigakure behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if he gets some preferential treatment, it is what Ryosuke deserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>.. 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