[{"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-43":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},2192859,3774,"Chapter 43","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>\"Is this old fellow playing some kind of mind game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura furrowed his brows tightly, squinting his eyes as he thought carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Karatachi Yagura agreed to Tian Tian Yuanshi’s request; he wanted to see what kind of trick this old fellow was playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four hours later, the sky was already beginning to brighten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura stared at Tian Tian Yuanshi with bloodshot eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four hours, a full four hours!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party really just played Shogi, not saying a single extra word!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Karatachi Yagura was about to lose his composure and force an answer from the other party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, I accidentally got checkmated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The game is about done, and it’s getting late. I think we should stop here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Tian Tian Yuanshi stood up and prepared to walk out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(The issue regarding Chapter 39 is still being communicated. I apologize here, and I will avoid such situations in the future.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Thank you all for your support here. Thank you.) ===== CHAPTER 85 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You're playing me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Karatachi Yagura finally lost his composure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these four hours, Karatachi Yagura had imagined countless outcomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the assassination of the Mizukage and the coup d'état, did Tian Tian Yuanshi know or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he knew, was this middle-of-the-night visit a surrender, or was he here to dissuade him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura couldn't figure it out, so he could only probe Tian Tian Yuanshi step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how he asked, this old fellow would either not speak at all or divert the topic to the Shogi game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura never expected that after four hours, the other party would have mentioned nothing and was now preparing to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he had come just to play Shogi with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this wasn't deliberately messing with him, what was it?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the furious Karatachi Yagura, who was about to explode, Tian Tian Yuanshi’s expression changed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously calm, rigid face instantly became truly as terrifying as a zombie, and a majestic aura rose from his body, reminding Karatachi Yagura:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no mere nobody; he was the true third-in-command of the Hidden Mist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you had already understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I didn't expect your comprehension to be so poor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi’s tone became somewhat cold, but hearing this, Karatachi Yagura was still confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understand what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I understand if you don't say it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura was completely bewildered; Tian Tian Yuanshi’s series of actions really made him doubt himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've gone too far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi’s expression remained unmoved, but his words directly touched Karatachi Yagura’s sensitive nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This old fellow really knew!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this instant, this was the only thought in Karatachi Yagura’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was preparing to strike first, Tian Tian Yuanshi’s next words made Karatachi Yagura freeze in place again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi’s zombie-like face finally showed a change in expression; he revealed a look of slight helplessness and said in a low voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No matter how weak the Third is, he is still the Mizukage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have repeatedly contradicted the Third in public, which makes things very difficult for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I hope you can restrain yourself a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi said to Karatachi Yagura with a serious face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't know?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Karatachi Yagura exclaimed subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi revealed a look of confusion at just the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he were saying, what should I know??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His superb acting skills directly led Karatachi Yagura in circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Tian Tian Yuanshi seemed truly unaware, Karatachi Yagura’s heart settled back into his stomach, and he feigned a generous agreement to Tian Tian Yuanshi’s request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But deep down, he already hated this zombie-faced old fellow to the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old thing, it turns out it was just this trivial matter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And he had to come find me at this critical juncture...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just you wait, old thing. Once I finish off the Third, I'll see how I deal with you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Karatachi Yagura remained calm on the surface, he was cursing furiously in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, Chief Karatachi, please stay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemingly seeing that Karatachi Yagura had agreed, a faint, almost invisible smile appeared on Tian Tian Yuanshi’s face, and he then bid farewell to Karatachi Yagura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Squad leader Tian, then please walk slowly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't see you out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karatachi Yagura naturally couldn't wait for Tian Tian Yuanshi to get lost, so he quickly responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi continued to walk with steady, unhurried steps, exiting the Mist Anbu building from the secret room where he had played Shogi with Karatachi Yagura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His demeanor throughout looked extremely peaceful and relaxed, showing no signs of being \"deep in the tiger's den.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Tian Tian Yuanshi left the Mist Anbu building, his pace quickened at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of lingering fear also faintly appeared on his zombie-like face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until he was far away from the Mist Anbu building that his speed slowed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Squad leader Tian, thank you for your hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did any problems arise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Mizunuki Ryosuke had also been waiting for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting here to collect information on the execution of the plan at the first opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have fulfilled the mission; it is all thanks to the method you gave me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi said with some emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every action Karatachi Yagura took after seeing him had been almost entirely predicted by Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to act when facing Karatachi Yagura, what words to say, what expressions to make—he had told Tian Tian Yuanshi everything in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this that Tian Tian Yuanshi felt emotional about the brilliance of the young man before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right, during the previous trip to the Mist Anbu building, all of Tian Tian Yuanshi’s actions were guided in advance by Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tian Tian Yuanshi was the actor in this play, then Mizunuki Ryosuke was the director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything, even down to every sentence, every line of dialogue, and every expression, came from Mizunuki Ryosuke’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was precisely because of this that he had perfectly deceived Karatachi Yagura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Tian Tian Yuanshi’s praise, Mizunuki Ryosuke naturally would not respond, instead brushing it off casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not at all, it was Squad leader Tian’s excellent improvisation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi knew his own abilities well; when it came to \"acting,\" he was truly not cut out for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Mizunuki Ryosuke’s guidance, he would have blown his cover countless times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, according to my observation, there are quite a few fewer ninjas in the Mist Anbu building.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks like Karatachi Yagura has already begun to act.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without continuing to trade compliments with Mizunuki Ryosuke, Tian Tian Yuanshi switched to the main business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s fine, the Mizukage has long been prepared.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything is about to be revealed...\" ===== CHAPTER 86 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1169,"2026-06-17T04:30:30.011Z","2026-06-17T05:05:37.377Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","6664dc40db1ece30dbfc241bcf83daeec7b3e53d65aa026a596454b10e8ffd31","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-44","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-42",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]