[{"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-435":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},2194746,3774,"Chapter 435","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-435",435,"\u003Cp>Fortunately, just as this brilliantly beautiful ice-blue light was about to graze the two of them, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s speed, which was already fast to the point of being a blur, suddenly climbed another level, escaping the range covered by the ice-blue halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After escaping the coverage range of the Ice Style: Great Red Lotus Shuriken, Mizunuki Ryosuke released Kurotsuchi’s delicate body and then took a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exhaling this breath, Mizunuki Ryosuke tried to calm his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one looked closely, they would find that Mizunuki Ryosuke’s body and limbs were currently trembling continuously at an extremely subtle amplitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the surface, Mizunuki Ryosuke only looked tired, but he knew himself that his body had already suffered not-insignificant injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was the load of releasing the Great Red Lotus Shuriken; this load was far greater than Mizunuki Ryosuke had imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his extraordinary attainments in Yang Release ninjutsu as support, Mizunuki Ryosuke still couldn’t hold up. Now, the blood vessels and muscle tissues within his arms were heavily worn; these damages were almost impossible to recover in a short time and required long-term rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, during the process of escaping just now, Mizunuki Ryosuke had forcibly increased his speed several times, which also caused his body to experience a situation similar to his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, he was heavily injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems I must learn Sage Arts as soon as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke once again put the goal of practicing Sage Arts on his agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this ninja war concludes, he must go to Shikkotsu Forest as soon as possible to get his hands on Sage Arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring his own injuries, Mizunuki Ryosuke turned and looked behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, everything here was proof of how worthwhile Mizunuki Ryosuke’s desperate attempt to escape had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue, an endless expanse of blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was covered by this deep blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was raindrops, clouds, birds, or insects, everything was frozen in place, motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle breeze blew by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, everything shattered completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swoosh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of the breeze blowing through sand slowly rang out, and everything frozen by the blue turned into blue quicksand and disappeared from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking out, a heart-stopping scene occurred: within a range of nearly one square kilometer, everything had \"faded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a gust of wind blew by, everything frozen by the terrifying low temperature turned into dust and went with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This highly poetic scene, however, made people feel a bit horrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The breeze faded, leaving only a barren, pitch-black patch of wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed as if someone had used an eraser to wipe away everything in this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi couldn’t help but shiver, looking at the \"empty patch\" of heaven and earth with fearful eyes, her two small hands tightly clenched together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at Mizunuki Ryosuke beside her, her black-and-white eyes filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shock brought by the scene of the \"Demon God personally manifesting\" was clearly far greater than just hearing rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he really human?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kurotsuchi couldn’t help but ask herself blankly in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, she suddenly remembered something, and a bad premonition suddenly emerged in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, she had \"escaped,\" hadn’t she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were caught back, would she...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this patch of heaven and earth wiped away by an eraser, Kurotsuchi’s body suddenly stiffened, and she shrank her neck with a guilty conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not paying attention to Kurotsuchi beside him, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s pupils flickered with hesitant luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone Kurotsuchi, even he hadn’t expected that combining Mahapadma with the Rasenshuriken would erupt with such terrifying power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation was actually Mizunuki Ryosuke playing himself into a corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a \"try it and see\" mentality, Mizunuki Ryosuke, caught off guard, underestimated the burden brought by the fusion of the Rasenshuriken and Mahapadma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consequently, under the heavy load, Mizunuki Ryosuke lost control of the ninjutsu, which led to the scene where he was forced to flee in a sorry state by his own move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the results brought by this move were also shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke knew that after he fused the two S-rank ninjutsu, the brand-new ninjutsu he obtained had completely transcended the level of \"ninja\" and reached the level of a Sage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"faded quicksand\" had already explained everything; the power of the Great Red Lotus Shuriken was not just as simple as killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a trace of depth appeared in his eyes again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Buddhist legends, the eighth of the eight cold hells is named Mahapadma.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In Sanskrit, Mahapadma is interpreted as \"the great red lotus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first glance, a symbol of a cruel hell should have no connection with such an elegant name, but in reality, the meaning represented by this name is far more cruel than imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the cold hell of Mahapadma, the skin and flesh of those suffering within will crack from the cold, turning into scarlet crystals. With skin torn and flesh exposed, from a distance, it looks just like a massive red lotus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the last of the eight cold hells was crowned with this highly poetic and elegant name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This move itself is a combination of Mahapadma and the Rasenshuriken, so Mizunuki Ryosuke naming it \"Great Red Lotus Shuriken\" is also reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The sun set in the west, and night once again shrouded the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"resurrected\" Ice Dragon King flapped its wings continuously, carrying the two overlapping shadows on its back as it soared above the clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke sat cross-legged on the Ice Dragon King’s large head, while Kurotsuchi curled her slender body entirely into Mizunuki Ryosuke’s embrace, falling into a deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because of what happened during the day, being \"caught back\" again didn’t seem to bring any complaints, and she also developed a trace of indescribable feelings and trust toward Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Mizunuki Ryosuke’s repeated \"training,\" the young girl had also become incredibly \"self-aware.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Mizunuki Ryosuke to call her, she obediently pressed her body into Mizunuki Ryosuke’s embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days of fear and the fierce battle with Kakuzu during the day made the girl unable to withstand the fatigue, and she fell asleep in Mizunuki Ryosuke’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke did not disturb the girl, just kept looking into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this very moment, the two of them had a rather \"divine couple\" feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this is under the premise of not mentioning the \"master and servant\" status of the two...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Undoubtedly, the number one \"tool beast\" of this work is probably none other than the Ice Dragon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time it appears, it is either arranged to self-destruct or serves as a mount. If the Ice Dragon King really had life, it would definitely ruthlessly accuse Mizunuki Ryosuke of PUA and this unfair 996 treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world has never centered on anyone. Even if Kakuzu is a Kage-level powerhouse, after death arrives, he will be no different from a handful of yellow soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the encounter between Kakuzu and Kurotsuchi, Mizunuki Ryosuke, who watched the whole process from beginning to end, naturally touched on all the details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not hard for Mizunuki Ryosuke to see that Kurotsuchi seemed to know nothing about everything regarding Kakuzu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed to make no sense at all, because in Mizunuki Ryosuke’s memory, Kakuzu would inevitably be recruited by the Akatsuki organization in the future. At the time Kurotsuchi was from, Kakuzu should have been known to everyone in the ninja world because of capturing the Two-Tails and killing Chiriku and Sarutobi Asuma of the Twelve Guardian Ninja.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the plot changed due to Mizunuki Ryosuke’s interference and these things didn’t happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with Kakuzu’s notoriety in the ninja world, how could Kurotsuchi know nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why did Kurotsuchi know nothing about Kakuzu?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seems to be only one answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, a trace of depth flashed in Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he seemed to have a brand-new understanding of \"time and space.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he also seemed to fully understand why his \"future self\" would tacitly allow Kurotsuchi to come to the current time and space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps everything was already destined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, this also explains why in the \"future\" where Kurotsuchi is from, she would know nothing about Kakuzu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because decades ago, on this very day, Kakuzu had already died at his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke stopped thinking about the ethereal future and instead turned his eyes to look below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, cooking smoke accompanied by dots of lamplight formed the shape of a village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Mizunuki Ryosuke’s control, the Ice Dragon King dived toward the village below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Land of Rain, a Mist Hidden stronghold disguised as a village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mist ninjas responsible for sentry and vigilance were all very dutiful. This was because they knew that at this moment, Lord Mizukage himself was in the Land of Water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This group of Mist ninjas lurking in the Land of Rain also didn’t expect that they would have the opportunity to see the Fourth Mizukage here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near the village gate, the one responsible for the rotation today was the Chunin Kameda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he wished he could turn his eyes into searchlights, constantly scanning for possible dangers nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this also carried some guilt and the thought of \"making up for his mistakes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, yesterday, he had \"lost\" the prisoner that Lord Mizukage had arranged for him to guard, causing the mission to fail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Lord Mizukage did not punish him, the shame of the mission failure made him unable to forget it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Kameda seemed to suddenly notice something and stood up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that! Enemy attack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly shouted toward the surroundings, about to trigger the alert signal, but suddenly his movements froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive ice dragon landed in front of him. The Ice Dragon King’s huge wings brought a violent airflow that blew against his cheeks, making him unable to open his eyes for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, a figure dressed in a pure white imperial robe jumped down from the dragon’s head and entered his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Snap!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his fingers casually, and in an instant, the massive ice dragon turned into a sky full of wind and snow, disappearing from the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Mizukage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kameda was shocked. He reacted hurriedly, bowing down before the white-robed person with excitement in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke nodded and praised casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, holding Kurotsuchi, who was still in a \"deep sleep\" state, he walked toward the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke’s departing back, the vigilant Mist ninja’s eyes were full of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage praised me!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, only this sentence was in his mind, and two lines of hot tears couldn’t help but fall on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke also didn’t expect that his casual action would bring such a big impact to Kameda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Times are different now; at this time, Mizunuki Ryosuke is no longer that unknown ordinary Mist ninja, but the Fourth Mizukage, famous in the ninja world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, all the Mist ninjas encountered bowed respectfully to Mizunuki Ryosuke, to which Mizunuki Ryosuke just nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he was holding Kurotsuchi and returned to this house in the center of the village once again.\u003C\u002Fp>",1878,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.922Z","2026-06-17T05:05:39.462Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","df077891dfb138c1126e744c42c5662fe5b18ad40f4272bfb64dde46a153c946","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-436","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-434",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]