[{"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-322":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},2194633,3774,"Chapter 322","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-322",322,"\u003Cp>The matter Danzo did this time is of great importance, and the impact it has brought has reached a level that Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Hokage, cannot cover up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Rock Shinobi's investigation unit of dozens of people was almost wiped out, and Danzo also forced the Five-Tails jinchuriki into a half-beast state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most critical thing is that these Rock Shinobi came to investigate the attack on the logistics unit; what does Danzo's attack on this group of Rock Shinobi mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an act is equivalent to almost admitting that the Rock Shinobi's logistics unit was \"wiped out\" by Konoha.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the grudge is completely settled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's equivalent to yellow mud falling into the crotch; even if it's not shit, it's shit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the complex situation of Konoha, the power of the \"Hokage\" represented by Sarutobi Hiruzen is not as powerful as imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen's Hokage status relies on his means of checks and balances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Sarutobi Hiruzen walks as carefully as possible with every step, guarding against revealing any flaws that would be attacked by the forces in the village that oppose the Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were normal times, offending the mere Rock Shinobi would be fine; Konoha has a big family and can afford to offend them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major forces in the village wouldn't mind going to war with the Rock Shinobi, each trying to find ways to reap all the benefits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when is it now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Konoha is currently unable to take care of itself, and already has two enemies, the Rain Shinobi and the Sand Shinobi, outside; even Konoha, with its big family, cannot afford such tossing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the mistake Danzo made, he established the Rock Shinobi as an enemy for Konoha; if the Rock Shinobi cannot swallow this breath and declare war on Konoha, this matter will be completely out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So if the news Danzo brought is announced, let alone others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Uchiha and the Hyuga will definitely explode immediately and pursue the responsibility of him, the Hokage, without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, who in Konoha doesn't know that Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Mitokado Homura, and Utatane Koharu are wearing the same pair of pants?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of people in the village, Danzo's fault is almost equivalent to Sarutobi Hiruzen's fault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen also didn't expect that he just sent Danzo to \"clean up the mess,\" but it backfired and caused such a big disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the matter has already happened, what Sarutobi Hiruzen needs to think about first is how to deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What to do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the cunning Sarutobi Hiruzen fell into deep thought at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze toward Danzo became increasingly cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even once thought that since things have come to this, it would be better to just push Danzo out to take the blame and bear all the responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if necessary, he could hand over Danzo to appease the Rock Shinobi's anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Sarutobi Hiruzen dismissed this idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this is not because of any \"benevolence and morality\" or \"partner friendship,\" but because of deeper reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, Danzo has done a lot of shady things for him, and some of them were even aimed at some people in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he pushed Danzo too hard, Danzo would make these public, and the \"bright, great, and upright\" image that Sarutobi Hiruzen has painstakingly managed would also be shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, the closeness of the connection between Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen is like a person's shadow and body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen could \"cut off his arm to save his life,\" the bad influence brought about would be difficult for even Sarutobi Hiruzen to bear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to bear the brunt is the impact on the Hokage's prestige; if he can't even protect Danzo, who will dare to hang out with Sarutobi Hiruzen in the future? Such an act would cause Sarutobi Hiruzen's popularity in the village to drop sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, Sarutobi Hiruzen pushing Danzo out to take the blame seems to be just \"dealing with internal problems,\" but in fact, it is slapping Konoha in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dignified Konoha, when did it fall to the point of taking the initiative to admit mistakes and sending out ninjas in the village to exchange for peace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sarutobi Hiruzen really did this, I am afraid it would immediately attract criticism again, and the direct impact would still be the decline of his own reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally gave up the idea of pushing Danzo out to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen racked his brains, thinking about how to break the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he seemed to have thought of a way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of cold light flashed in Sarutobi Hiruzen's eyes; this cold gaze made Danzo, who has always been known for being ruthless, feel a tremor in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sarutobi Hiruzen, this old thing, isn't he planning to\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen's gaze made Danzo feel scared, because he seemed to have seen such a gaze somewhere before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every time he had a problem himself and pushed others out to take the blame, the gaze he showed seemed to be this one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen intends to sacrifice him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as this idea appeared in Danzo's heart, Danzo panicked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he suddenly realized that if Sarutobi Hiruzen doesn't protect him now, he is almost certain to die!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiruzen, you\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo was about to say something, but Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly interrupted Danzo's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry about this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a way to handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen clearly, the wind of this matter must absolutely not be leaked!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, even I can't protect you, do you hear me clearly!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen said in a sharp tone, the sharpness in his tone making Danzo feel a bit frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo had never seen such a sharp Sarutobi Hiruzen, so he could only nod repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Danzo felt settled in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen saying this basically ruled out the possibility of pushing him out to take the blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, this matter ends here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Danzo, you need to rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sarutobi Hiruzen turned his back and said coldly, his tone cold without a trace of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Danzo didn't speak, got up and left the Hokage's office; if you observe carefully, you can even find that Danzo's legs seemed to be trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Danzo left, Sarutobi Hiruzen said nothing in the dim room, sitting on the Hokage's seat with a gloomy expression, the power on his body as terrifying as a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo recalled the aura Sarutobi Hiruzen had just emitted, feeling a bit cold in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at this moment did he realize that it seemed he had never understood this \"amiable\" companion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a trace of relief flashed in Danzo's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Sarutobi Hiruzen finally did not choose to hold him accountable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Danzo still lost completely and lost everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sarutobi Hiruzen helped him clean up the mess, this does not mean that Danzo himself does not need to bear any responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it is the loss of the Root ninjas that Danzo painstakingly cultivated, or the temporary loss of the trust of the Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, these impacts are not insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Danzo recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was temporarily frightened by Sarutobi Hiruzen's aura, Danzo's title as the \"Darkness of the Ninja World\" was not made of mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled again on the tundra of the Land of Frost, seeing that miraculous power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly was that\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo recalled that massive star again, his eyes still carrying a bit of heat and fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Danzo himself didn't know why he wanted to hide this from Sarutobi Hiruzen, but in the end, Danzo still did it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must figure out what this power is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And how exactly can this power be obtained?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Danzo's eyes were somewhat deep.\u003C\u002Fp>",1337,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.539Z","2026-06-17T05:05:38.859Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","4cac80d914ef627865a71ee7e9826f881231cd5eb619405db7dc2e99de6ae500","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-323","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-321",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]