[{"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-42":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},2192858,3774,"Chapter 42: The Curtain Gradually Rises","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Two hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the time entered the dead of night, the entire Hidden Mist Village was shrouded in an eerie silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every ninja of any note was moving in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone were to survey the entire Hidden Mist Village, they would be astonished to find:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Anbu, the Mizukage Guard, the Mizunuki clan, the Kaguya clan, the Hozuki clan—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every organization and clan with significant combat power in the Hidden Mist Village was acting in the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to avoid detection, almost all the ninjas were operating covertly, trying to keep their movements as hidden as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the Hidden Mist Mist Anbu Chief, Karatachi Yagura, was already busy beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the gravity of the situation, he had to coordinate everything himself, trying his best to manage it all to avoid any major mishaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is the situation with the Rock ninjas?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura asked the Mist Anbu ninja beside him responsible for liaising with the Rock ninjas, his tone filled with impatience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are still in contact; no information has been sent back yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Anbu ninja lowered his head, replying to Karatachi Yagura with a nervous tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, a flash of suspicion and impatience crossed Karatachi Yagura’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had already grown suspicious of the Rock ninjas' abnormal situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he was about to order an investigation, an Mist Anbu ninja walked over quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonin squad leader Tian Tian Yuanshi has suddenly arrived, saying he wishes to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist Anbu reported to Karatachi Yagura with extreme speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura’s words, which had been on the tip of his tongue, were interrupted. Upon hearing the Mist Anbu ninja’s report, Karatachi Yagura’s brow first furrowed into a \"chuan\" shape, then quickly smoothed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old fellow, why is he coming to find me at this hour?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could he have caught a scent of something? Or does he possess some intelligence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly thinking of a certain possibility, Karatachi Yagura’s heart suddenly skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura was filled with vigilance and doubt; Tian Tian Yuanshi’s sudden arrival in the middle of the night had become an urgent matter he had to face, and he had to go and deal with it personally!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take me there quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura knew he could not delay; he had to test the attitude of this old fellow, Tian Tian Yuanshi, as soon as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, contact the Rock ninjas as soon as possible and give them an ultimatum!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them not to waste any more time; they must be in position as soon as possible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After throwing these words at the Mist Anbu responsible for liaising with the Rock ninjas, Karatachi Yagura followed the Mist Anbu who had come to deliver the message to greet Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi stood inside the Mist Anbu building, his hands behind his back, gazing at a giant \"Water\" character hanging in the very center of the Mist Anbu building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This character looked somewhat familiar to Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because at the entrance of the Mizukage building, there was also a giant \"Water\" character hanging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura comparing his Mist Anbu building to the Mizukage building—the thoughts he harbored in his heart were already completely laid bare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this were before, Tian Tian Yuanshi would not only have pretended not to see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep down, Tian Tian Yuanshi might even have harbored some thoughts leaning toward Karatachi Yagura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said, the one thing Karatachi Yagura should never, ever have done was touch the bottom line of the Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the intelligence he had just obtained from the Mizukage, Tian Tian Yuanshi sighed in his heart, calling it a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a thin, frail figure with a baby face arrived before Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Karatachi Yagura, followed by two Mist Anbu ninjas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Karatachi Yagura saw that Tian Tian Yuanshi had come alone, his doubts grew even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Squad leader Tian, what brings you here alone in the middle of the night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura asked Tian Tian Yuanshi with a smile as he walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tian Tian Yuanshi turned around, still wearing that stiff, serious zombie-like face, making it impossible for anyone to see what was in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are some things I need to discuss with Chief Karatachi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A light, casual remark came from Tian Tian Yuanshi’s mouth, which made Karatachi Yagura even more unable to fathom his depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, the more casual Tian Tian Yuanshi was, the more he suspected whether the other party knew something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must it be now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura countered, probing Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still the same indifferent voice, calm words, and unfathomable zombie face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vigilance in Karatachi Yagura’s heart had reached a peak; at this moment, a trace of killing intent had even faintly emerged toward Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his reason kept Karatachi Yagura from acting rashly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Karatachi Yagura made a gesture of invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Signaling for Tian Tian Yuanshi to go inside to talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi did not show the slightest bit of timidity, striding inside in the direction Karatachi Yagura pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Tian Tian Yuanshi’s back, Karatachi Yagura fell into confusion once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really couldn't figure out what medicine Tian Tian Yuanshi was selling in his gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a secret room, Tian Tian Yuanshi and Karatachi Yagura sat opposite each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two just looked at each other like this, neither speaking first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed they were competing in patience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in front of the two, a pot of tea brewed by Mist Anbu ninjas was placed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi poured himself a cup of tea without the slightest hesitation, brought it to his lips, took two sips, and let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good tea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This remark could be considered breaking the deadlock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura stared intently at Tian Tian Yuanshi’s zombie face and asked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly is the matter, Squad leader Tian? You can say it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Karatachi Yagura’s gaze did not relax in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Chief Karatachi plays Shogi quite well. Why don't we play a couple of games?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi said nonchalantly, leaving Karatachi Yagura unable to see any depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shogi?\" ===== CHAPTER 84 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1059,"2026-06-17T04:30:30.011Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","afb822c7eeb72e3a7c524d4420ff04320add2b364f0e2783bce625eebe560b54","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-43","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-41",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]