[{"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-70":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},2192886,3774,"Chapter 70","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-70",70,"\u003Cp>Suddenly, a smile appeared at the corner of Mizunuki Taki's mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In a daze, he seemed to see two young men rushing toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These two young men were so young, and in them, Mizunuki Taki seemed to see the shadows of the previous two Mizukage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Third!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Clan Head!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Two urgent shouts reached Mizunuki Taki's ears, one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The two who had arrived were none other than Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately, Mizunuki Ryosuke performed the Palm Sage Technique to treat the Third Mizukage's wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But as soon as he probed, he discovered that the Third Mizukage's condition was already beyond saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Every organ and every blood vessel in his body was damaged; there was not a single intact part.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But with the Palm Sage Technique performed by Ryosuke, Mizunuki Taki managed to draw one last breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I still prefer you calling me Uncle Taki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki said with a smile, his voice weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke wore a complex expression, not knowing what to say for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lian and Aunt Liuhua...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I entrust the two of them to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You must protect them well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki's voice grew weaker; every word seemed to require immense effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A large amount of blood spilled from Mizunuki Taki's mouth as if it were worthless; he grabbed Ryosuke's hand with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes, Uncle Taki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I promise, anyone who wants to harm Sister Lian and Aunt Aunt Liuhua must step over my dead body!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke promised the fading Mizunuki Taki firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, a flash of peace crossed Mizunuki Taki's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Remember today...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No matter who the village is handed to in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Remember...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Never let it happen like today again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki said his final words to Hozuki Mangetsu and Mizunuki Ryosuke before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Both of them knew exactly what he was referring to.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After today's civil war, the Hidden Mist Village wouldn't be able to recover for three to five years.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for why Mizunuki Taki said this to them, perhaps he had determined that the next Mizukage would be chosen between Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This was a warning to them: no matter who succeeded as Mizukage, they must never let the village fall into civil strife again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After saying this, Mizunuki Taki gasped for air, looking as if he could stop breathing at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeming to hear some movement, Mizunuki Ryosuke turned his head to look behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He saw a ninja with a somewhat pedantic air, a burly build, and a resolute face rushing over, followed by many medical ninjas from the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The person who arrived was the third-in-command of the Hidden Mist Village, the Jonin Commander, Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the previous chaos, Tian Tian Yuanshi was responsible for guarding the village and handling potential turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After the coup d'état was launched.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hozuki Mangetsu had also arranged for many people within the village to spread false information.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The goal was to successfully return to the village and take the position of Kage after the assassination succeeded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Under Tian Tian Yuanshi's command, the rumors were quickly quelled, and Hozuki Mangetsu's conspiracy was exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not long ago, Tian Tian Yuanshi received the battle report from the front line, realized something was wrong, and hurriedly brought people to support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing Tian Tian Yuanshi arrive, Mizunuki Taki braced himself for one last breath, seemingly having something to say to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi also knew very well that Mizunuki Taki was at a critical moment of life and death; without much hesitation, he immediately leaned his ear over.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki's mouth moved slightly, seemingly saying something to Tian Tian Yuanshi.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because he was too weak, Mizunuki Taki's voice was now so faint that even Hozuki Mangetsu and Mizunuki Ryosuke, who were close by, could hardly hear it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such a faint voice, one would think, could only be heard by Tian Tian Yuanshi, who was leaning against Mizunuki Taki's ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Third, don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have understood; your request will be executed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although he didn't know what Tian Tian Yuanshi had heard the Third say before his death, he still responded solemnly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Jonin Commander had always been known for being serious and reliable throughout the Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing him agree, Mizunuki Taki finally set his mind at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the last second of his life, Mizunuki Taki turned his eyes to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In his eyes, he seemed to faintly see the two previous Mizukage beckoning to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, you will lead the Hidden Mist to a further place, won't you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Taki whispered in his heart, slowly closing his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the final moment, this Third Mizukage left this world with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lord Mizukage!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Uncle Taki!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hozuki Mangetsu and Mizunuki Ryosuke on the side reacted immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But no matter how they tried to save him, this Third Mizukage, who had completely run out of oil, showed no signs of recovery.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A moment later, the three of them stood up and bowed in unison to the corpse of the Third Mizukage, Mizunuki Taki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Regardless of what happened before, at the final moment of his life, the Third Mizukage had truly fulfilled his duties as a \"Kage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the most critical moment, he used his life to stop the rampaging Three-Tails, saving as much loss as possible for the Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the basement of Ryosuke's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Lian and Mizunuki Aunt Liuhua felt a sudden palpitation at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It seemed as if someone important had left them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Aunt Liuhua and Lian hugged each other; two fragile women could only wait quietly for the verdict of fate at such a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They could only pray silently that the man who was closely tied to their fate would not be harmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You must be safe and sound.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Lian prayed silently in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Little did she know that another man who had an intimate relationship with her had already left this world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Third Mizukage was dead, leaving behind a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Including how to deal with the large number of casualties after the war, and how to deal with the remaining members of the Mist Anbu who participated in the mutiny?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Most importantly, the deaths of both the Mizukage and the Mist Anbu Chief left the entire Hidden Mist Village paralyzed for a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>These were not the most urgent; the most important thing was, how should the two Tailed Beasts in the \"frozen\" state be handled?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The situation is urgent, so I won't continue with pleasantries here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now is not the time for sadness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"After everything is completely over, we will continue to mourn at the Jonin meeting in the village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Now we must make a decision immediately on how to deal with these two Tailed Beasts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi said with a serious face; with the deaths of the Mizukage and the Mist Anbu Chief, this Jonin Commander was theoretically the highest leader of the Hidden Mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mizunuki Ryosuke and Hozuki Mangetsu both frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, unlike Hozuki Mangetsu's pure anxiety, there was a strange luster in Mizunuki Ryosuke's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Time returned to the basement of the Mist Anbu building, in Madara's top-secret space.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke had agreed to Uchiha Madara's request to become a Jinchuriki.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But at the same time, as a condition of the exchange, Mizunuki Ryosuke proposed to Madara that the timing of becoming a Jinchuriki must be chosen by himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who was Uchiha Madara?\u003C\u002Fp>",1256,"2026-06-17T04:30:30.011Z","2026-06-17T09:00:23.248Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","b0fa52185cf7812595b999beffb0044b877fd9f01efc90d00e5f96155cf120d6","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-71","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-69",533,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-cover.jpg"]