[{"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-308":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},2194619,3774,"Chapter 308: An Ominous Hue Above the Tundra","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-308",308,"\u003Cp>The red iron armor Han wears, which appears ostentatious, along with the steel gas cylinders on his back, are all there to provide Han with a \"steam furnace\" for the release and compression of steam power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From a certain perspective, Han’s development of \"Boil Release\" surpasses that of the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Furthermore, similar to how Lightning Release chakra can be used to stimulate cells, Boil Release chakra inherently possesses the property of \"boiling.\" **CHAPTER 579**\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han can force his own chakra into a \"boiling\" state for a short period, significantly enhancing his combat capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The property of \"boiling,\" or perhaps \"steam kinetic energy,\" makes Han a difficult opponent to face in close-quarters combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A brief moment of contemplation was enough for Han to conceive a way to deal with the current situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was simple—capture the leader to subdue the bandits!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As long as he took down Danzo Shimura, the remaining Leaf ninja would naturally collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a flash of determination appeared in Han’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"BOOM!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly, endless Qi surged out from the gaps in Han’s armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He did not retreat but advanced, charging straight at Danzo Shimura like a steam-powered locomotive.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the shuriken onslaught was overwhelming and looked extremely terrifying,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han had already completely seen through the flaw in this technique: while the shuriken attacks covered a wide area, they could only strike on a 360-degree horizontal plane.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was like trying to stop a spinning top; the best way is never to attack from its sides, but to press down gently on its top.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The spinning top would naturally be forced to a halt.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clearly, this was Han’s plan as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Next, Han’s seemingly cumbersome body moved with agility beyond anyone’s imagination, dodging and weaving through the space locked down by the shuriken.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Clang! Clang! Clang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The iron armor on Han’s fists always managed to strike down individual shuriken from blind spots where they could not attack him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Han had broken through Danzo’s blockade and continued his assault on Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hmph.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing Han, who wanted to get \"up close and personal\" to continue the melee, Danzo gave a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He continued to unleash long-range Wind Release, attempting to repel the menacing Han, but this time, unlike in the air, Danzo’s accuracy dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the cost of a few wounds, Han finally broke through to Danzo’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"DIE!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han roared, compressing all the steam power from his entire body through his steam armor, channeling it into the iron armor of his right arm, and then delivering a heavy blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Boil Release: Unrivaled Super Strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"HISSS!!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A massive amount of steam leaked out, emitting a wail like a train whistle, driving the fist to erupt with incomparable power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this, Danzo’s cold expression did not change in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He pulled a kunai from his robes and slashed directly toward Han’s fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wind Release: Vacuum Blade!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The next moment, Danzo’s kunai became like the light saber of a Force warrior, with a wind blade about a meter long extending from the tip.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The steel fist and the wind blade collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Steam and gale-force winds scattered, kicking up a new shockwave.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But this time, the scale was significantly smaller than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the close-quarters collision, both sides could clearly see the other’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han’s exposed eyes stared in shock at Danzo Shimura, while Danzo continued to watch Han coldly with his sinister eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What exactly made you think that I am not skilled in taijutsu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Danzo spoke to Han in a tone like a venomous snake, then swung the kunai coated in Wind Release: Vacuum Blade, slashing Han away.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As a ninja who had made a name for himself during the brutal First Shinobi World War, how could Danzo have a weakness like being unskilled in taijutsu?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If that were the case, he would have died long ago during the First War.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One must know that in the future, Danzo would be the man who dared to stab a Susanoo with a kunai; if he didn't have confidence in his taijutsu, how could he dare to do such a thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although Han was shocked, his offensive did not stop; he regrouped and attacked again, his iron fists dancing in a flurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged dozens of blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han had assumed that Danzo Shimura, who had been using long-range attacks, would be unskilled in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He expected to inevitably crush Danzo in melee, but he never imagined that Danzo’s close-combat level was actually quite high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Preconceived notions had caused Han to fall slightly behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, his forced breakthrough to get close to Danzo had left him with certain injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing Han’s overwhelming \"Steel-Spraying Kick,\" Danzo might not have been able to block it, but in the current melee, Danzo appeared to have plenty of room to maneuver.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if he were slightly at a disadvantage, it was something Danzo could accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is that all you've got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Danzo mocked mercilessly, not forgetting to reach out and land a strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Facing Danzo’s taunts, Han’s expression remained indifferent, but his heart was already filled with anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the time the two had been fighting, one-third of the Rock ninja under Han’s command had already been killed or wounded under the encirclement of the Root ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If this continued, once Han’s subordinates were mostly dead, and these Root ninja joined the encirclement of Han, the pressure on him would multiply.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han swung his steel fist again, knocking Danzo Shimura away, while a flash of resolve crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have no choice but to use that technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Han whispered to himself, a look of difficulty crossing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was unknown what kind of technique it was that even made Han, the user, feel a sense of repulsion.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>High in the air, Mizunuki Ryosuke watched the scorched battlefield below, a strange look flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment he arrived at the battlefield, the Three-Tails inside him told him that it smelled a \"familiar scent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>....00\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Combined with his knowledge of the plot, Mizunuki Ryosuke had long since recognized that the Han before him was one of the future \"Six Paths of Jinchuriki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Specifically, the Jinchuriki of the Five-Tails, Kokuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In other words, the Five-Tails Kokuo was currently sealed within Han’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And without a doubt, the reason Han possessed the \"Boil Release\" bloodline was due to his development of the Five-Tails Kokuo’s abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>According to Mizunuki Ryosuke’s judgment, if things continued to develop this way, Han would have no choice but to reveal his trump card to face it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Knowing Han’s identity as a Jinchuriki, his trump card could easily be guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That was—Tailed Beast Transformation!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hmm, once he uses Tailed Beast Transformation, it will be about time for us to make our entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said to himself, continuing to observe the situation below.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And not long after he finished speaking, a wisp of ominous crimson color suddenly appeared on the tundra below.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It’s here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A deep look flashed in Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes, and then he lightly raised a finger and snapped it toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Snap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One kilometer away, Kaguya Yuta was currently waiting quietly with members of the White Shark unit drawn from the Land of Frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, Kaguya Yuta’s gaze was fixed unblinkingly on the ice kunai in his hand, which carried a trace of crimson color.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Crack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, the ice kunai shattered into ice shards, and seeing this, Kaguya Yuta stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Move out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Following his low, muffled command, the members of the Land of Frost’s White Shark unit rose one after another and charged toward the battlefield. **CHAPTER 580**\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>·· ····Seeking flowers··· ····\u003C\u002Fp>",1293,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.539Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7d26fe11243aa3172420b4c0048e1df46c8428909305a82ce5ad2148a544d7ca","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-309","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-307",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]