This Water Shadow is very strong, but overly cautious.

What made the Mizukage change his attitude towards Mizunoe Ryosuke so drastically that he even came to visit him, a little-known Chunin, in person?

Even before leaving, the Mizukage hinted to Mizunoe Ryosuke that he might "add more burden" to him.

There is only one answer, and that must be related to the information he revealed to the Anbu at noon.

And there was only one key piece of information he revealed in the morning - the awakening of Ice Escape.

At that moment, Mizunoe Ryosuke immediately figured out the connection.

"Sister Lian, oh Sister Lian, you have caused me so much trouble."

Mizunoe Ryosuke smiled bitterly.

However, since things have come to this point, Mizunoe Ryosuke naturally has no better solution and can only reconsider his "hiding one's strength and biding one's time" plan.

Another week passed, and Mizunoe Ryosuke's injuries had mostly healed, and he did not stay in the hospital.

Instead, he returned to his home.

Along the way, looking at the familiar streets of Kirigakure Village, Mizunoe Ryosuke sighed softly.

The flow of people on the streets seemed particularly sparse, and everything seemed a little depressed.

The Hidden Mist Ninja Village, the only ninja village in the Land of Water, is one of the five major ninja villages.

But only the people in the village know that Kirigakure is currently in an unprecedented state of weakness.

Even with the foresight of a time traveler, Mizunoe Ryosuke knew in his heart that a storm would break out next that would sweep across Kirigakure.

And after this storm, the Hidden Mist Village will be given the title of "Village of Blood Mist".

Not long after, Mizunoe Ryosuke returned to the Mizunoe family's territory.

As a member of the Mizunoe clan, Mizunoe Ryosuke naturally lives in the Mizunoe family's territory.

Because his parents died early, Mizunoe Ryosuke lived alone in a large house.

But as soon as he opened the door, the aroma of food hit his nostrils.

Then a gentle female voice with a hint of surprise came into Mizunoe Ryosuke's ears.

"Ryosuke, you're back!"

No matter how many times he saw the beautiful figure in front of him, he still felt a little amazed.

The snow-white long dress gives the girl a pure and flawless beauty under her fair skin.

The gentle and charming face makes this pure beauty even more captivating.

Without waiting for Mizunozuki Ryosuke's reaction.

The next moment, the soft fragrance rushed into my arms, and I felt this addictive warmth.

Even Mizunoe Ryosuke felt soft-hearted for a moment.

"Well, I'll be back."

"Sister Lian."

Mizunoe Ryosuke replied softly.

The beauty in his arms raised her head and looked carefully at Mizunoe Ryosuke's cheek, as if to check if there were any missing parts.

The soft black hair scraped across Mizunoe Ryosuke's neck, bringing a strange touch.

After some investigation, the girl confirmed that Mizunoe Ryosuke was safe and sound, then she slowly spoke.

"Ryosuke, how could you encounter such a dangerous thing?"

"Scared me."

Looking at the worry in Mizunoe Ren's eyes, Ryosuke smiled gently.

"Isn't it all right now, Sister Lian?"

Mizunoe Ryosuke comforted the beauty in his arms.

Mizunoe Ren, the current "princess" of the Mizunoe clan, is also the darling of the clan leader and Mizukage Mizunoe Taki.

The previous visit of the Mizukage was also closely related to Princess Mizunoe.

Ren and Ryosuke have been childhood sweethearts, although Mizunoe Ren is three years older than Ryosuke.

But this does not affect the two of them being playmates and close friends.

So much so that this relationship later developed into a "sister-brother" relationship.

After Ryosuke Mizunoe's parents died in the war, Ren Mizunoe took direct care of Ryosuke Mizunoe's life.

Let’s not talk about what kind of relationship Ren and Ryosuke have, but the two of them act so close that it naturally seems like a relationship that outsiders like to see.

As for the relationship between Ryosuke and Ren, the elders who have a close relationship with Mizunoe Ren are basically opposed to it.

Especially Lian's father, Mizunoe Taki.

Because on the surface, Mizunoe Ryosuke is just an ordinary clan member with mediocre ninja talent, who hasn't even awakened his bloodstains. He is the kind of ninja with no future.

With such strength, in this cruel world, he can only become cannon fodder for the village and cannot give Lian a stable life.

Mizunoe Taki naturally disagreed with marrying Mizunoe Ren to such a ninja.

But everything changed not long ago.

Mizunoe Ryosuke not only awakened the Ice Release Blood Traces, but also killed a Jonin of the Rock Ninja.

As mentioned earlier, not every ninja from the Bloodstain Family can awaken his or her own bloodstains, and this is also true in the Mizunoe Family.

In the entire Mizunoe family, there are no more than twenty people who have awakened the bloodstains.

Although Ryosuke Mizunoe still looks mediocre in talent at the moment, he has the advantage of being young.

Awakening the bloodstains means having endless possibilities in the future.

The original pain point of having both parents dead and being helpless has now become an advantage of having a clean background.

Therefore, Mizunoe Taki not only changed his attitude towards Ryosuke, but even visited him in person.

The reason is here.

It is obvious that the current Mizunoe Taki does not mind Ryosuke marrying into the family.

At the same time, he is also willing to make some "investments" in Ryosuke, who has awakened the bloodstains.

After all, as a member of the Mizunoe clan, Mizunoe Ryosuke himself bears the mark of the "Mizukage faction".

Mizunoe Ryosuke's strength does not pose any harm to the Third Mizukage.

So when Mizunoe Taki looked at Mizunoe Ryosuke before leaving, it was not only encouragement.

There is also a hint of "father-in-law watching son-in-law" scrutiny.

Chapter 6, The Value of a Jonin

"Are you hungry, Ryosuke? Come and eat."

After confirming again that Ryosuke Mizunoe was safe and sound, Ren Mizunoe took Ryosuke's hand and came to the dining table.

This was a Japanese dinner with a very homely flavor. Mizunoe Ryosuke didn't show any courtesy and started eating right away.

During the meal, the two of them acted like a newlywed couple.

After dinner, Mizunoe Ren left Mizunoe Ryosuke's house as usual.

Even though they both think that they are simply "sister and brother" to each other.

But there are some things that have to be avoided.

After Mizunoe Ren left, Ryosuke began to practice day after day.

Recent events have made Mizunoe Ryosuke feel a sense of urgency, and he must prepare in advance.

The Hidden Mist Village is a very dark-looking concrete building hidden in an inconspicuous corner of the Hidden Mist Village.

Although this building looks ordinary from the outside, it is a world of its own inside.

This is really the Kirigakure Anbu building.

Inside the Anbu building.

A thin male ninja with a hideous scar on his face sat on a chair, listening to the report of an Anbu ninja in front of him.

As the ninja in front of him spoke, the man's expression became uglier.

"A bunch of trash!"

"Such a big revelation has already alerted that old fellow Mizunotsuki Taki!"

The man cursed angrily, with murderous intent in his eyes.

"Lord Kujuji, I have ordered all the remaining Iwagakure ninja to go into hiding."

"It won't happen again."

The Anbu ninja immediately apologized to the man in front of him in a very humble manner.

The man was none other than the current head of Kirigakure's Anbu, the ninja second only to the Mizukage in rank, Karatachi Yagura.

In the original historical trajectory, Karatachi Yagura would not only succeed the Fourth Mizukage in the future, but would also become the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tailed Isobu.

"Humph!"

"Remember, this is your last chance!"

A cold light flashed in Karuju Yagura's eyes, and the coldness in his tone made the Anbu ninja in front of him shiver involuntarily.

"Yes!"

The ANBU ninja immediately murmured his agreement.

"How are things arranged on Kaguya's side?"

Karuji Yagura asked again, with a hint of mystery in his eyes.

"Don't worry, sir!"

"The Kaguya family's affairs are now foolproof."

"They have completely believed in the conditions we offered."

"With just one order from you, the entire Kaguya clan will immediately riot."

The Anbu ninja reported to Karatachi Yagura, his words full of confidence.

"Hum hum"

"Kaguya"

"Just a bunch of idiots with strong limbs."

After that, Goji Yagura chuckled sinisterly twice.

"Then this Mizunoe Ryosuke..."

"How should we deal with it?"

The Anbu ninja took the initiative to ask Karatachi Yagura.

"No problem, don't bother with such a small character."

"Let's talk about it after we deal with Mizunoe Taki."

After saying that, Gotachibana Yagura waved at the ninja in front of him and said no more.

Seeing this, the Anbu ninja turned into a shadow and disappeared.

In this dark space, a sinister smile suddenly appeared on the corner of Karuju Yagura's mouth.

His long-cherished wish was about to be fulfilled.

As long as he kills that old man Mizunoe Taki, the position of Mizukage will be in his pocket, Karatachi Yagura.

In such a huge village like the Hidden Mist, which ninja doesn’t want to be the Mizukage?

It has nothing to do with right or wrong. What drives Karuta Yagura is just his self-righteous ambition.

Just when Karuta Yagura was immersed in his ambitions.

Suddenly, Gotachi Yagura's pupils began to shrink violently, and his eyes became extremely dull.