[{"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-418":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},2194729,3774,"Chapter 418","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-418",418,"\u003Cp>Just then, two fully armed Mist Ninja suddenly jumped out from the side and blocked her path.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As the saying goes, experts know the ropes; without deliberate concealment, it is generally not difficult to judge a ninja's strength from their equipment, eyes, and aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi saw at a glance that the two Mist Ninja before her were definitely not people to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If a fight broke out, she, with her currently limited strength, would likely find it difficult to escape quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Stop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of the Mist Ninja blocked Kurotsuchi's path directly and let out a sharp shout. Kurotsuchi's heart skipped a beat, and cold sweat immediately broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Could it be that she had revealed a flaw somewhere and was discovered by these two Mist Ninja?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One step! Just one step away!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was clearly just one step away from escaping her prison, and yet at this very moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi remained calm on the surface, but she had already clenched her teeth in secret, ready to strike first at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Please show your mission scroll.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One of the Mist Ninja said coldly, his gaze fixed firmly on Kurotsuchi's face, his whole body exuding an aura of strict vigilance. It was as if he would draw his blade directly if Kurotsuchi dared to make any rash moves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi quickly figured out the situation; it seemed her disguise hadn't been exposed, but rather these two ninjas were the gatekeepers of this village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It made sense; for such a secretive ninja gathering place, it was normal to have strict restrictions on entry and exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even for the Mist Ninja in this village, it seemed they couldn't enter or leave the village at will without a clear mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The good news was that the other party hadn't seen through her disguise and wouldn't attack her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The bad news was that she couldn't possibly produce a so-called \"mission scroll,\" and she would be exposed sooner or later.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi clenched her fists, her heart pounding.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As time passed, the looks the two gatekeepers gave Kurotsuchi became increasingly strange, and the Mist Ninja who had just shouted had already placed his hand on the weapon pouch at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing that she was about to be exposed, Kurotsuchi had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After thinking it over, the only method Kurotsuchi could think of was to fight to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just as Kurotsuchi was planning to make a desperate gamble...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, one of the gatekeeping ninjas' expressions became somewhat strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Slap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He suddenly reached out and placed his hand on his companion's arm, stopping his companion's next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The gatekeeper's sudden stop made his companion frown; he immediately looked over, only to receive a stern look from the gatekeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The tacit understanding from years of cooperation made him instantly understand his companion's deep meaning. The next second, a look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he slowly moved his hand away from the weapon pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Subsequently, the gatekeeper who had stopped his companion's action gave Kurotsuchi a smile that looked somewhat strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, so it's Brother Kameda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I don't know what's wrong with my eyes lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I didn't recognize you. Don't take offense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The gatekeeper gave Kurotsuchi a friendly smile, his attitude changing drastically from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, thinking, \"That was close.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She only then realized that the identity she was disguised as was named \"Kameda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at it this way, this Chunin named Kameda was an old acquaintance of this gatekeeping ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No worries, no worries, you're just doing your duty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not caring about anything else, Kurotsuchi quickly waved her hand at the gatekeeper, pretending to be generous and polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Afterward, the two stood there and exchanged a few more pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since it's Brother Kameda, there's no need to look at the mission scroll. You can just go out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Take care, wish you success on your mission, Brother Kameda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The gatekeeping ninja enthusiastically patted Kurotsuchi on the shoulder and then made a gesture to let her pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, the other gatekeeper remained silent throughout, just faintly moving aside to indicate his reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kurotsuchi finally let her guard down completely. She never expected such an unexpected turn of events to happen. \"After the mountains and rivers seem to leave no path, there is a village with bright flowers and willow trees\"—this saying was indeed true.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Since the other party was no longer pestering her, Kurotsuchi was naturally happy to oblige. After thanking them, she immediately said goodbye and left quickly without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because for Kurotsuchi, what lay ahead symbolized the starry sea of freedom!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Leaving this Mist Ninja stronghold, the ninja world was vast, and she could go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At worst, she could find a way later to look for the \"way home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The top priority was to quickly \"escape the devil's clutches.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, Kurotsuchi was like an arrow released from a bow, not caring about finding her direction, and sped away in the direction far from the village behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Before long, Kurotsuchi's figure disappeared without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After watching Kurotsuchi leave, the expressions of the two guards changed simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What exactly is going on? Why did you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although, due to the tacit understanding cultivated between companions, the guard who had been stopped did not choose to question immediately, he still chose to voice the doubt in his heart at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But before he could finish his question, his expression changed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For some reason, the air to the side suddenly twisted and rotated, and then the space began to fade slowly, immediately revealing the figure of a man in white robes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's fine, I'm the one who let him pass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A gentle and refined voice appeared in their ears, and the man in white robes spoke to them in a voice full of affinity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It turned out that just now, when Kurotsuchi was about to be exposed, it was Mizunuki Ryosuke who used a Yin Style secret technique to transmit his voice to one of the two guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Mizukage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, the two knelt on one knee at the same time and bowed respectfully before Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Get up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled, then turned his eyes to the distance, which was exactly the direction Kurotsuchi had fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What appeared here was not Mizunuki Ryosuke's real body, but the ice clone he had left behind in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The \"escape plan\" had not been able to escape Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes; the reason Kurotsuchi was able to escape from here was inseparable from Mizunuki Ryosuke's \"heartfelt assistance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In other words, Kurotsuchi's escape was itself a result deliberately arranged by Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, with just Kurotsuchi's little tricks, she wanted to escape from the Mist Ninja stronghold?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Run, run as far as you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki looked at the direction Kurotsuchi fled, a deep look flashing in his eyes, with a hint of a smile hidden at the bottom of his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Kurotsuchi was like the Monkey King in the palm of the Buddha; even if she ran outside the Three Realms, she couldn't jump out of Mizunuki Ryosuke's palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the other side, Kurotsuchi, who had \"successfully escaped,\" didn't dare to rest and fled at full speed in the direction she had chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She didn't know how much time had passed, but she only stopped when she felt her chakra was slightly depleted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this time, Kurotsuchi had completely arrived at an unfamiliar location; although she had not yet left the Land of Rain, she was already far away from the Mist Ninja stronghold that had imprisoned her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So Kurotsuchi prepared to catch her breath and slowed down her speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a while, a town appeared in front of Kurotsuchi. Seeing that it was getting dark and she was tired and hungry, Kurotsuchi planned to enter the town to spend the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Poor Kurotsuchi didn't know that danger was slowly approaching...\u003C\u002Fp>",1334,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.922Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","94175d2262839336140b403983630e94b533681f2f92c22f8d95c638bb3003ac","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-419","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-417",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]