[{"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-36":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},2192852,3774,"Chapter 36","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-36",36,"\u003Cp>\"However—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, hearing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s refusal, Kaguya Yuta’s eyes were filled with disappointment, and his iron fists were tightly clenched together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the subsequent turn in Ryosuke’s sentence reignited hope in Kaguya Yuta’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will appoint a representative to go with you; that person has the authority to represent me in handling everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have something to say, feel free to tell him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Mizunuki Ryosuke finished speaking, he smiled without saying a word, instead staring at Kaguya Yuta’s expression, trying to fathom the other party’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Kaguya Yuta’s face showing a struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he also realized that the Third Mizukage could not put himself in danger, and that being willing to give him a chance to explain was already the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So after some hesitation and entanglement, he seemed to have made up his mind and said through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage, I will wait for your news at XXXX later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please make sure to send someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Kaguya Yuta did not hesitate at all and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke also showed a look of surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party agreed to his conditions so readily; it seemed there really was a hidden story, and it wasn't just a simple \"assassination\" as he had previously thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, knowing that the Mizukage would not go, the other party could not have agreed to such conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Mizunuki Ryosuke very interested, and he decided to go again later as a special envoy of the Mizukage, using his \"Mizunuki Ryosuke\" identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Kaguya Yuta had already left, this matter could be put aside for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Ryosuke, the most urgent matter was something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Mizunuki Ryosuke returned to the Mizunuki clan grounds and headed straight for the Mizukage residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Mizunuki Ryosuke’s estimation, Mizunuki Ren and Mizunuki Rikka should both be at home right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, the purpose of this trip for Mizunuki Ryosuke, besides Mizunuki Ren, was also Mizunuki Rikka!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, some old gentlemen probably already had knowing smiles on their faces in front of the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plots like NTR or mother-daughter rice bowls were already being imagined in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facts proved that they were indeed just overthinking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke came in the identity of Mizunuki Taki, of course, not to start a hentai plot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner said than done, in just a moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke had returned to \"his home\" wearing the identity of Mizunuki Taki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back, where is Ryosuke?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mizunuki Taki’s figure, Mizunuki Ren stepped forward with an anxious look on her pretty face to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke felt a warmth in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Rikka, who heard the sound, also hurried over; the beautiful woman, still full of charm, stared at her \"husband\" with worried eyes, seemingly sensing something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke canceled the Transformation Technique and was the first to reveal his identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Rikka was shocked and hurriedly questioned Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Please vote, please support! Thank you!)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My lady, Sister Ren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage has other important matters to attend to and entrusted me to appear in his image.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke did not elaborate; after all, the matter was of great importance, and it was better for the two women to know less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ren did not hesitate at all and chose to believe Mizunuki Ryosuke’s explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke’s posture, she still asked with some doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, then what is this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Ren’s question, Mizunuki Ryosuke had already prepared an explanation in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, Sister Ren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The matter is of great importance and I cannot disclose it, but the situation is critical.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To ensure your safety, please come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, he had rushed over specifically for Mizunuki Ren’s safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upcoming changes within the Mist Village were of great importance, even though the Mizukage’s chances of winning had greatly increased after Ryosuke’s planning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, no one could guarantee that Mizunuki Taki had a one-hundred-percent chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better safe than sorry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Mizunuki Taki failed in the struggle, the fate of those related to him, especially his wife and daughter, went without saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Mizunuki Ryosuke had already thought of this possibility many years ago and had left a retreat for him and Ren to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Mizunuki Rikka was barely benefiting from Mizunuki Ren’s light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, has the situation really become this serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the Mizukage’s wife, Mizunuki Rikka had naturally seen her fair share of storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the beautiful woman’s eyes, which carried a hint of charm, were filled with gravity, and she stared at Ryosuke without backing down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My lady, the current situation can only be described as—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worse than it seems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke tried his best to answer with a serious expression, attempting to increase his persuasiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Rikka was definitely not an ordinary person; seeing that Ryosuke’s eyes did not retreat at all, she seemed to understand the severity of the situation and nodded directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, when the sky grew slightly dark, Mizunuki Ryosuke led Rikka and Ren to sneak into his home silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, the backup plan Mizunuki Ryosuke had left for himself was in his own home!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ren and Rikka followed Mizunuki Ryosuke to this plain-looking duplex Japanese-style courtyard, Ren’s small face showed a surprised expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, do you have something you need to pack?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren tilted her small head and asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll know in a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryosuke shook his head gently and did not answer Mizunuki Ren’s question directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ryosuke looking mysterious, Ren became even more confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took care of this house every day, and Ren knew every corner of the house clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really couldn't understand what else in this house was worth Ryosuke’s attachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some unspeakable object under Mizunuki Ryosuke’s bed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ren’s pretty face turned red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke still had no idea that his secret collection, which he thought was flawless, had already been flipped through by Ren several times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heh, pathetic man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she saw Mizunuki Ryosuke leading them toward the basement of the house instead of the bedroom, Mizunuki Ren secretly breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Mizunuki Ren’s fair, pretty face turned red again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke was a bit confused, not understanding why Ren was blushing so mysteriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now business was important, and he had no mind to think about these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the three stepped into the basement, Ryosuke’s basement revealed its \"mysterious\" veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the messy nature of ordinary basements, Ryosuke’s basement was very tidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this also depended on Ren’s usual \"good housekeeping.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Mizunuki Ryosuke walked to the center of the basement, quickly formed seals with both hands, and finally bit his finger, using blood to outline a complex array pattern on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Mizunuki Ryosuke slapped the ground with both hands, the wall in the basement slowly moved aside, revealing a deep passage behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke took the lead and entered, lighting up the path in the underground passage.\u003C\u002Fp>",1204,"2026-06-17T04:30:30.011Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","967d95b9843192b106c4eae440d304fef6e4e835f9ec5f9b98044a3bf14dc0d6","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-37","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-35",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]