[{"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-501":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},2194812,3774,"Chapter 501","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-501",501,"\u003Cp>Looking at the Waterfall Shinobi who had been full of momentum just moments ago, they had already lost a third of their numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although they fought as hard as they could, facing an enemy several times their size while already at a disadvantage in strength meant that such a gap could not be bridged by courage and conviction alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As their comrades fell one by one, how much longer could their courage hold out?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu raised his hand and delivered another heavy punch to the Waterfall Shinobi leader before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This time, besides the Earth Style: Rock Fist Technique, he used a lethal move directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Earth Style: Added-Weight Rock Technique!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The rocks on Wenga's fist began to reorganize and solidify, and under the effect of the Added-Weight Rock Technique, terrifying gravity began to converge on Huangtu's fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Die!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A flash of cold killing intent crossed Huangtu's eyes; it seemed he intended to end this battle with this powerful, heavy blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Waterfall Shinobi leader naturally would not sit and wait for death, so he brought out his trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Water Style: Waterfall Shinobi Flowing Water Sword, Two Heavens Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Instantly, the torrent of water in his hand surged, transforming from a slender \"long sword\" into a thick \"greatsword.\" Under the powerful water pressure, this water greatsword was imbued with terrifying cutting power.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He then took a stance, his chakra surging throughout his body, and swung the greatsword of torrents upward with all his might to meet Huangtu's rock fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>From the leader's technique, it was clear that besides mastering the secret Water Style of the Waterfall Shinobi, he was also a master swordsman who had combined the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even in the vast ninja world, with this skill, he could be considered a strong individual who could hold his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But unfortunately,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"One force overcomes ten techniques\"—this saying was perfectly suited for the current scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Boom!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The water sword collided with the rock fist again, erupting with a terrifying roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Exploding water and gravel scattered everywhere, and a figure was sent flying backward along with the splashing water.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Pfft!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Waterfall Shinobi leader's body flew back like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a large mouthful of blood in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground, his life or death unknown.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Leader!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The surrounding Waterfall Shinobi were horrified and cried out in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But soon, the Rock Shinobi beside them continued their relentless assault, putting such immense pressure on the Waterfall Shinobi that they were unable to spare a hand to rescue him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some Waterfall Shinobi were even struck down and killed instantly just from a moment of distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu retracted his fist, his burly, sturdy frame radiating a rare sense of dominance at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He kept a straight face, showing no joy at defeating his opponent; the defeat of the Waterfall Shinobi leader was already\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>within his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not to mention the inherent suppression of Water Style by Earth Style, the sheer intensity of the techniques used by both sides was enough to determine the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu's finishing punch looked plain and unremarkable, as if it were just a fist covered in a few rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But this punch contained not only the taijutsu Huangtu had studied for years and the rock armor provided by the Rock Fist Technique, but most importantly, it combined the peerless gravity brought by the Added-Weight Rock Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Therefore, in terms of pure power, this punch was no less than the full-force strike of a true Kage-level expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Conversely, although the Waterfall Shinobi leader was skilled and had combined Water Style with swordsmanship,\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>neither Water Style nor swordsmanship was inherently suited for head-on collisions, and even when combined, they could not produce a qualitative change in lethality.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thus, the leader's defeat was a matter of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu slowly walked toward the man he had just defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Waterfall Shinobi leader struggled several times to crawl up, but his injuries were too severe, and he could not stand, instead coughing up two more pools of bright red blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He tried to cover his mouth, but it was useless; blood gushed out uncontrollably, indicating that his internal organs had been damaged by the previous blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Finally, Huangtu reached the leader, who was now unable to struggle. He looked down at the man who had once ruled the Land of Waterfalls, a cold glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"For the sake of the Rock Shinobi, I'm sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu thought to himself, then swung his fist with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The terrifying sound of the rock fist tearing through the air made the quasi-Kage expert close his eyes in despair, lying quietly on the ground waiting for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Bang!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A dull thud echoed through the air, and a sharp current of air brushed against the Waterfall Shinobi leader's cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Waterfall Shinobi leader was astonished; he wasn't dead?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, he opened his eyes and saw a scene he would never forget for the rest of his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was an incredibly imposing and upright back, and an aura that shook the depths of one's soul radiated from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Time seemed to stand still. The Waterfall Shinobi leader stared blankly at the back before him, the elegant white robe fluttering in the breeze, with five large characters written on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>—Fourth Mizukage!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, the robe fell, and time resumed its flow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A slender, fair hand wrapped in transparent ice armor had effortlessly gripped the iron fist covered in hard rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Long time no see, Jonin Huangtu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>...0\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Or should I say,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Fourth Tsuchikage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke smiled and greeted Huangtu in an extremely \"friendly\" manner.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In an instant, Huangtu's expression shifted from dullness to shock, and from shock to fear; it was hard to imagine he could display so many expressions in less than a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Looking at the \"devilish smile\" before him, Huangtu's heart trembled violently. He instinctively tried to pull his hand back, only to find his right fist held firmly as if by iron pincers, unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu opened his mouth in a panic, wanting to say something, but couldn't utter a single word. His burly body trembled due to terror and psychological trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Huangtu's panicked state, the Waterfall Shinobi leader, lying on the ground and gasping for breath, felt a flash of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine that the young Tsuchikage, who had just been so sharp and domineering, would show such a cowardly expression just by seeing this man in the white robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Huangtu's expression, Mizunuki Ryosuke just smiled indifferently, not choosing to make things difficult for him, and simply let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu immediately pulled his hand back as if electrocuted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That wasn't enough; he immediately used the Body Flicker Technique to flee a full hundred meters away from Mizunuki Ryosuke, taking a stance and staring fixedly at him, his burly body still trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Huangtu's overreaction left Mizunuki Ryosuke stunned, and then he couldn't help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Was it really necessary?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>...Seeking flowers...\u003C\u002Fp>",1164,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.922Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","58c4e40653b432079e358ef54213bb5f263dfad77ca760296a44e25b427e0f73","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-502","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-500",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]