[{"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-502":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},2194813,3774,"Chapter 502","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-502",502,"\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke didn't rush to act, merely scanning the battlefield, letting the robe behind him, inscribed with the five characters \"Fourth Mizukage,\" flutter in the wind, spreading the powerful prestige of the Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After grasping the situation on the battlefield, Mizunuki Ryosuke breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that it was a close call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, judging by the current situation, the Waterfall Shinobi's front would have collapsed in another three to five minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had rushed from the Land of Rain at full speed, the journey had still taken him two full days, leaving only one day left of the three-day deadline he had set for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally thought he could make some arrangements after arriving, but he hadn't expected the Rock Shinobi's progress in conquering the Waterfall Shinobi to be so aggressive. If he had been a minute later, the Waterfall Shinobi would have been saying \"GG\" amidst their laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, Mizunuki Ryosuke had arrived at his destination in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the eyes of everyone present, in the blink of an eye, a man wearing the Mizukage's robe had appeared between the Waterfall Shinobi leader and Huangtu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the scene of Huangtu, now a frightened bird, turning to flee for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Waterfall Shinobi were fine; although they recognized the characters \"Fourth Mizukage,\" they were relatively unfamiliar with Mizunuki Ryosuke, so they were simply grateful to the man who had suddenly appeared and saved their leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, the Rock Shinobi's reaction was clearly much more intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Huangtu, who had become a frightened bird, Mizunuki Ryosuke looked around as if he were simply admiring the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a bizarre scene occurred: wherever Mizunuki Ryosuke's gaze swept, all the Rock Shinobi were simultaneously startled, stumbling and retreating desperately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such behavior was even more extreme than Huangtu's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion here clearly caught the attention of Rock Shinobi elsewhere; some confused ones stretched their necks and widened their eyes, seemingly wanting to see what was happening ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when they saw that elegant white robe, they all looked as if they had seen the King of Hell in broad daylight, a flash of terror crossing their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He's here!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"White Reaper\" is back!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, a wave of unrest broke out among the Rock Shinobi, and many even collapsed to the ground, clearly having lost their will to fight from fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, all the Rock Shinobi participating in this invasion had also participated in the war in the Land of Lightning, and that black cross hanging over the battlefield had left them with too much psychological trauma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the perpetrator who had created that \"black cross,\" it was only natural for the Rock Shinobi to be terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the once intense battlefield came to a halt; all the Rock Shinobi tacitly stopped, watching the white shadow before them with fearful and vigilant eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Rock Shinobi, who had been so fierce and arrogant just moments ago, now terrified out of their wits by a single glance, the Waterfall Shinobi felt as if they were dreaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the Waterfall Shinobi leader, lying on the ground and barely breathing, struggled to ask a question that seemed unnecessary but had to be asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who, who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at Mizunuki Ryosuke's back with complex eyes, unable to clearly define the emotions in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke didn't speak, merely turning slightly to glance at the dying leader, his eyes flickering as if calculating his value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the characters on the robe or the shining ring on his finger, his identity was self-evident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the leader's question, the answer was already clear without words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke's expression returned to normal, and he performed a hand seal unhurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single look from Ryosuke could put immense pressure on the Rock Shinobi, let alone the act of performing a hand seal. This action terrified the nearest Rock Shinobi, some of whom even closed their eyes to wait for death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poof!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, all that appeared was a puff of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the smoke cleared, a tabby cat slightly taller than an adult man appeared before everyone's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turned out Mizunuki Ryosuke had only used a Summoning Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this tabby cat was none other than Neko-no-Suke, the ninja cat Mizunuki Ryosuke had summoned many times to act as the \"Hua Tuo of the Ninja World.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous few times, Neko-no-Suke's state was clearly much more normal this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being summoned by Mizunuki Ryosuke, Neko-no-Suke was clearly stunned at first, but quickly reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, with the experience of the previous times, it had gradually become accustomed to this situation of being temporarily assigned work and \"teleported\" directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neko-no-Suke greeted Mizunuki Ryosuke respectfully before seeing the dying Waterfall Shinobi leader, instantly understanding its \"mission.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, without needing Mizunuki Ryosuke to prompt it, Neko-no-Suke began to work conscientiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its rescue and treatment actions were smooth and efficient, making Mizunuki Ryosuke nod to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Mizunuki Ryosuke turned to look at the \"main character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the initial panic, Huangtu clearly understood the situation and, realizing his previous posture had been somewhat embarrassing, pulled himself together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his legs were still trembling slightly, his expression looked much more normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke's sudden appearance and rescue of the Waterfall Shinobi leader, who was currently hostile to the Rock Shinobi, filled Huangtu with a sense of foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mizukage! What exactly are you planning to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mizunuki Ryosuke's gaze shift to him, Huangtu stopped waiting and directly questioned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, this posture reeked of being strong on the outside but weak on the inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jonin Huangtu—oh, no.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's Fourth Tsuchikage. We're old acquaintances, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wouldn't be too much for me to come and catch up, would it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke still wore his signature gentle smile, his refined and easygoing tone making it seem as if he really had come to catch up with an \"old friend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1005,"2026-06-17T05:01:42.922Z","2026-06-17T05:05:39.462Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","cecbbb607300e407aea11713df24a5e2042f6e3c10d604dc1280daf8705dbe5c","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-503","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-501",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]