[{"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-79":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},2192895,3774,"Chapter 79: , not knowing if it was appropriate to say","this-mizukage-is-strong-but-excessively-cautious-chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>\"Not only that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In the subsequent operations, Mizunuki Ryosuke also executed the arch-criminal Gouju Yagura.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He completed the sealing of the rampaging Six-Tails with his own strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In this battle, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s contribution was immense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"He made great sacrifices and contributions to the village!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"One could even say that the fact that everyone here can still hold this meeting is largely due to Mizunuki Ryosuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I would like to call him the 'Miracle' Ninja!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After Tian Tian Yuanshi finished speaking about Mizunuki Ryosuke’s achievements, everyone present was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even though the performances of Mizunuki Eiro and Hozuki Mangetsu had been outstanding enough, compared to Mizunuki Ryosuke, they were still lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Sealing a Tailed Beast alone, executing the arch-criminal.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Such achievements were enough to explain everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, the eyes of everyone looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now, they finally understood why Tian Tian Yuanshi had suddenly bowed to Mizunuki Ryosuke before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because such achievements were worthy of it!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Clap, clap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, a clear sound of applause rang out, and everyone seemed to react only then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a time, thunderous applause erupted in the Jonin meeting room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The first to applaud was none other than Hozuki Mangetsu on the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This number one genius of the Mist Village, who had always been aloof, felt nothing but admiration for Mizunuki Ryosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this, although Mizunuki Ryosuke remained calm on the surface, he was secretly cursing in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He never expected that the seemingly honest and straightforward Tian Tian Yuanshi would suddenly backstab him!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s eyes were somewhat complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had to admit that in such an occasion, the feeling of being complimented by everyone was indeed very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Flowers and applause, honor and cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who would hate these things?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Mizunuki Ryosuke became increasingly complex; he seemed to be drifting further and further away on the path of \"moderation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"For the three meritorious individuals with outstanding achievements.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The village will provide rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And for the top contributor, Mizunuki Ryosuke, the village has decided to provide a special reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That is to grant one request of Mizunuki Ryosuke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ryosuke, as long as it is a request you make, the village will do its best to satisfy it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Saying this, Tian Tian Yuanshi turned to look at Mizunuki Ryosuke beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a moment, everyone held their breath, staring at Mizunuki Ryosuke in a daze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A request that the village would do its best to satisfy—what a tempting reward!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Money, status, secret ninjutsu...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was equivalent to all these things being within reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this critical juncture, would Mizunuki Ryosuke strike while the iron was hot and directly propose that he wanted to succeed as Water Shadow?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the other side, Mizunuki Eiro stared fixedly at Mizunuki Ryosuke, his breathing suddenly becoming somewhat rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In fact, even Mizunuki Ryosuke himself was a bit stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He never expected the village to offer such a reward—one request?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>What request should he make?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Money?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke was not short of money; as someone who was alone, his past mission income was completely enough for his expenses, and he had no use for so much money.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Status?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If Ryosuke needed these things, he wouldn't have hidden his talents until today.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some kind of secret ninjutsu?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ryosuke didn't need that either; the techniques he wanted, the Mist couldn't provide, and what the Mist could provide, he didn't need.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For a moment, Ryosuke actually fell into a state of having no desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Suddenly, he seemed to think of something.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Have you thought it over?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It doesn't matter if you haven't; you can come find me later when you have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi said slowly, his tone unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi also believed that with such loose conditions, no one would be unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I have something to say; I don't know if it's appropriate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But who would have thought that Mizunuki Ryosuke did not answer Tian Tian Yuanshi directly, but instead asked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Of course you can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tian Tian Yuanshi was somewhat surprised; he also wanted to hear what Mizunuki Ryosuke intended to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not look high-spirited, but rather very solemn; this expression of his also left everyone somewhat confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I dare not claim the top merit for this battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Ryosuke said slowly, his tone without joy or sorrow, only endless solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This first sentence made everyone show expressions of shock, not understanding why Mizunuki Ryosuke would say this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wasn't this pushing a duck that was already in his hands out the door?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To this, Mizunuki Ryosuke did not care at all, but continued to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You all only see that I am sitting here at this moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Enjoying your praise, enjoying the reward that belongs to the victor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"But I can never forget that in the center of the Lake of Mist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Third cut his own artery and drained all his blood to use a forbidden technique to seal the rampaging Three-Tails.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It was also the Third who meticulously planned and used himself as bait to lure Gouju Yagura into the trap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Speaking of this, the eyes of everyone looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It cannot be denied that there were some people with dark minds who scoffed at Mizunuki Ryosuke’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But most of the Jonin had all fallen silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yes, no matter how bad Mizunuki Taki was, he was still the Water Shadow of the Mist Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And he had sacrificed his own life for the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For this alone, it was enough to overlook all the past faults of the Third.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Even though the Third is dead now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I still believe that the top merit for this battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Belongs to none other than the Third Water Shadow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I dare not claim this credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If the village insists on rewarding me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Before this battle, there was a group of Kaguya clansmen who surrendered to the Third.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The Third had promised the other party that he would properly settle them after the war.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I hope the village can return the Kaguya clan’s ancestral land to these Kaguya clansmen, and in the future, let bygones be bygones regarding the sins committed by the Kaguya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"This can also be considered as executing the last political decree of the Third before his death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once these words were spoken, no one else made a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the eyes of all the Mist ninjas, Mizunuki Ryosuke’s image had completely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At this moment, it was as if rays of sunlight were blooming from Mizunuki Ryosuke, making him look so towering.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Especially some of the Mizunuki clansmen who had deep feelings for the Third; looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke at this moment, their eyes were actually somewhat hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Where there is joy, there is naturally worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Eiro was gnashing his teeth as he looked at Mizunuki Ryosuke, secretly cursing himself for not thinking of this move just now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizunuki Eiro only regarded all this as Mizunuki Ryosuke’s means of buying people’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Little did he know, Mizunuki Ryosuke just really had nothing he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He only remembered the crying faces of Mizunuki Rikka and Mizunuki Ren, and then thought of vindicating the Third.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It could also be considered as making Mizunuki Rikka and Mizunuki Ren feel a little better, and at the same time, he handled the previous matter of the Kaguya clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He used the Third’s name to arrange everything smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Unlike Mizunuki Eiro, Ryosuke’s other \"competitor,\" Hozuki Mangetsu, felt that this should be Mizunuki Ryosuke’s true words.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At the same time, he also respected Ryosuke’s character even more in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Because in Hozuki Mangetsu’s view, how could someone who dared to give up a bright future to become a Jinchuriki tell a lie at this time?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"'Miracle' Ninja, well-deserved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking this, Hozuki Mangetsu sighed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>... 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