[{"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-4":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},2192179,3774,"Chapter 4","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-4",4,"\u003Cp>Most importantly, an invisible black hand had already shrouded the entire Mist Village in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So no matter from which angle you look at it, biding one's time and hiding one's light is definitely the best strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stability is the word, and I'll only say it once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Half a day had passed since the Mist Anbu investigation, and the time was approaching dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During this time, no one came to visit Mizunuki Ryosuke, and he was happy to be left in peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just as well; he intended to use this time to think about how to arrange his next steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clear coughing sound came from outside the hospital room, the sound gradually moving from far to near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This also made Mizunuki Ryosuke in the room frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is it? This person is coughing even more severely than him, the \"wounded patient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Knock, knock!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew that just as Mizunuki Ryosuke finished complaining in his heart, a clear knock on the door reached his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please come in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of curiosity crossed Mizunuki Ryosuke's heart; who would come to visit him at this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be her? Thinking back and forth, a graceful and beautiful figure appeared in Mizunuki Ryosuke's mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Mizunuki Ryosuke shook his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, everyone should be hiding it from her; they would definitely not reveal his situation to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, the visitor revealed their true face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke almost sat up straight, his heart filled with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could it be him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he was extremely surprised inside, the fact was right before his eyes, and Mizunuki Ryosuke could not help but believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke exclaimed. After the initial surprise, he had already thought of the posture to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first pretended to be terrified, then immediately adopted the shy attitude of a young boy seeing his idol, making a gesture to get up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, because of his body's \"weakness,\" Mizunuki Ryosuke could only lie weakly on the hospital bed, looking as if he were too excited to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Life is truly like a play, and it all depends on acting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A \"surprise attack\" was clearly something Mizunuki Ryosuke had never expected, and there was no doubt this was a major test of his acting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright, Ryosuke. I'm just here to see you. Stay lying down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Mizukage, Mizunuki Taki, looked kind and amiable, and his expression as he looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke was as if he were looking at a junior he cared for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the fact was indeed so; Mizunuki Ryosuke did have a not-too-distant blood relationship with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who is the person in front of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the dignified Mizukage, the man who holds the fate of thousands of people in his hands. Why would he come to see a nobody like him for no reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke's mind was filled with thoughts, but he had no clue at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There is no love without reason in this world. Even being of the same clan, this Mizukage had never had similar actions in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, from a certain definition, his relationship with this Mizukage could definitely not be called \"harmonious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly is the other party's purpose?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, you did very well this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your body alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki spoke first, commending Ryosuke and showing a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of his health, Mizunuki Taki kept coughing as he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke seemed to understand where the crux of the matter lay, and a flash of realization crossed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage, my body is fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should also take care of your own health.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his mind was filled with thoughts, Mizunuki Ryosuke maintained the excited expression of a hot-blooded youth on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a look at Mizunuki Taki in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a man with long, light blue hair, and there was no sharp aura at all on his body, as if he were just an ordinary middle-aged neighbor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, Mizunuki Taki looked extremely weak at this moment, and his aura was somewhat listless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long, light blue hair was interspersed with a few gray strands, and his skin was also somewhat too pale; he looked extremely low in spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even a faint feeling of being \"terminally ill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, you did very well this time. Both the village and the clan will give you rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't outside; you can just call me Clan Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Third Mizukage was still kind and amiable, looking as if he were very easy to talk to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Clan Head, for the praise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is as it should be! It is my honor to be able to contribute to the village!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke pretended to be excited. He did not refuse the Third's kindness, but instead accepted Mizunuki Taki's goodwill in that direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seeing you like this, I am relieved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Head, how could you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Mizunuki Ryosuke looked at Mizunuki Taki with a puzzled expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter, of course, understood Mizunuki Ryosuke's confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would the dignified Third Mizukage come to visit a Chunin?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have been feeling somewhat unwell lately, and coming to the hospital is also for this sick body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've made you laugh, Ryosuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kindness on Mizunuki Taki's face did not diminish, but under such kindness, Mizunuki Ryosuke could not see the depth of this Mizukage at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are too modest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Head, you work hard for the village; I think everyone in the village has only feelings of reverence for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke calmly flattered the Third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, you must work hard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lian was clamoring to come see you, but I stopped her from coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know the situation within the clan; in the future, you must also take on more of the clan's burdens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, Mizunuki Taki rose and said no more. After giving Mizunuki Ryosuke a few polite words like \"rest more\" and \"take care of your body,\" he rose and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Mizunuki Taki's gaze at Ryosuke seemed to carry a bit of deep meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this Mizukage left, Mizunuki Ryosuke could clearly perceive that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four or five extremely strong auras around the hospital room also left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could a dignified Mizukage walk around alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, these four or five strong auras were from Mist Anbu ninjas, and the mission of these ninjas goes without saying: to ensure the Mizukage's safety.\u003C\u002Fp>",1106,"2026-06-17T04:29:27.213Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","29aac1e0916578df5d596323d18e2337d754cc5c166ea21dd0f90de1105f2ef7","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-5","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-3",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]