[{"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-473":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},2194784,3774,"Chapter 473","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-473",473,"\u003Cp>But the awkward thing was that in this matter, Danzo was indeed the most suitable candidate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because in the current Leaf Village, whether in terms of seniority, ability, or political influence, no one was more suitable than Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another most important crux to this, which was that Danzo’s self-recommendation somehow suddenly spread to the entire village, making it known to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Needless to say, the reason the news spread was undoubtedly Danzo’s open conspiracy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Shimura Danzo making a request to Sarutobi Hiruzen alone and making the matter known to everyone were two completely different things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the news spread, Danzo could use the influence of public opinion and political factors to force Sarutobi Hiruzen to send him to the Land of Wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, the political stances of Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo were too close; in the eyes of the village’s high-level officials, Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo both belonged to the \"Hokage quartet,\" and their relationship was one of shared prosperity and shared loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people in the village didn't know about the filth between Sarutobi Hiruzen and Shimura Danzo, so Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't refuse Danzo on this matter at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more, Danzo was the most suitable candidate at the moment, so Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't refuse Danzo’s \"reasonable\" reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Sarutobi Hiruzen refused Danzo, it would probably cause excessive interpretation by interested people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would inevitably make interested people feel that there was a disagreement between the Hokage and the Root Minister, and even that there was a rift in the quartet group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, the Uchiha and Hyuga were about to return, and if a public opinion storm broke out at this moment, it would be extremely unfavorable for Sarutobi Hiruzen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, forced by political pressure, Sarutobi Hiruzen could only agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had to be said that Danzo had a high level of skill in this matter, and Sarutobi Hiruzen could only swallow this dumb loss in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using political and public opinion pressure to force the Hokage to agree to his proposal, although it seemed that Shimura Danzo had won a round, this was not without a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Sarutobi Hiruzen would not act as if this had never happened; although Danzo’s goal was achieved, it could be considered as offending the Hokage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This price still had a certain impact on Danzo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what exactly was the matter that made Danzo willing to offend the Hokage to come to the Land of Wind?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s eyes flickered slightly, he gathered his thoughts, and placed his gaze on Hatake Sakumo on the opposite side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister Hatake, can we speak aside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo’s face still carried that hypocritical smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a trace of gravity flashed in Hatake Sakumo’s eyes; he knew that he had no friendship with Danzo in the past, and with their relationship, what could they have to say that required being alone?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the Hokage had a secret order for him through Shimura Danzo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hatake Sakumo still thought that Shimura Danzo had brought some secret order from the Hokage and was going to read it to him alone, without smelling the approaching danger at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Hatake Sakumo dismissed the other Leaf ninjas around, and only Danzo and Hatake Sakumo were left here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, a trace of triumph flashed in Shimura Danzo’s eyes, but soon this triumph disappeared, replaced by an unfathomable depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minister Shimura, is there a secret order from the Hokage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hatake Sakumo still hadn't reacted and was still asking Danzo about the so-called \"Hokage’s order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Danzo just sneered, then shook his head faintly, his gaze toward Hatake Sakumo carrying a trace of imperceptible contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by this, Minister Shimura?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Hatake Sakumo’s face slowly turned cold, and his gaze toward Shimura Danzo also became unkind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing special, Sakumo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I actually just want to tell you one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to support you to be the Fourth Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who knew, Danzo’s next words exploded in Hatake Sakumo’s ears like a thunderbolt, startling Hatake Sakumo so much that he was stunned on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo’s heart beat violently twice, his blood surged, and he didn't react for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, Shimura Danzo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo was speechless for a moment, and after a long time, he could only shout Danzo’s name sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Hatake Sakumo’s expression, the smile on Shimura Danzo’s face became stronger, and the malice in his eyes was almost undisguised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, Hatake Sakumo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obediently become my tool!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo shouted wildly in his heart; his twisted heart seemed to be inhabited by a devil from hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What nonsense are you talking about!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Hatake Sakumo reacted, and he rebuked Shimura Danzo with an angry expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danzo sneered; he had no reaction to Hatake Sakumo’s rebuke, he just stared at Hatake Sakumo with a pair of cold triangular eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What exactly do you mean, Shimura Danzo!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo could be considered a ninja who had experienced many storms and seen big scenes, so he gradually calmed down and forced Shimura Danzo with a cold voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakumo, this is the Hokage position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't you understand? After this battle against the Sand Village, with the contributions you have made, you are already the most favorable competitor for the Hokage position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my help, with the help of the Root, we can work together to pull Sarutobi Hiruzen down and let you become the Fourth Hokage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shimura Danzo ignored the coldness on Hatake Sakumo’s face, still wearing a disgusting fake smile, and seduced Hatake Sakumo without giving up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Hatake Sakumo was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew better than him what kind of power this seemingly ugly middle-aged man held in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—The Root organization, that was a more secretive and advanced violent institution than the Leaf Mist Anbu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other party saying they would support him to the top was not just empty talk, but fully had this capital and ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Hokage position!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the ninja world, who could remain indifferent when facing the opportunity to sit in the Hokage position?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Hatake Sakumo was also tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, after the initial excitement, he gradually recovered his calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, Hatake Sakumo had some thoughts about the Hokage position, but as the former Mist Anbu Commander of the Leaf Village, he knew better what kind of person Danzo was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooperating with Danzo was no different from skinning a tiger for its hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as Danzo said, since defeating the Sand Village, he was the person closest to the Hokage position within the Leaf Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why give up the bright and upright path and take the risk of cooperating with a poisonous snake like Danzo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s enough, Minister Shimura.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will act as if I haven't heard anything you said today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo’s face was as cold as the winter of the third nine days, and he turned to leave immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Danzo didn't stop him, but the malice on his face became more obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two passed each other, Danzo suddenly spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sakumo, you will regret it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This voice was like a poisonous snake spitting its tongue, and like a devil’s whisper, constantly circling in Hatake Sakumo’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hatake Sakumo paused, then left with firm steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Hatake Sakumo’s back, Danzo’s triangular eyes were already full of madness, and a smile of success appeared on his sallow and ugly face.\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.922Z","2026-06-17T05:05:39.462Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","3af965018f217b366220d3a23a28bbd0c6841fe9f8c83dff5a86d43c425c7baf","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-474","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-472",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]