strictlysupreme Chapter 920 Do you know?
Chapter 920 Do you know?
Tobirama Senju frowned slightly, a sense of unease rising within him as he looked into Zhang Hai's cold gaze. Zhang Hai's potential far exceeded his expectations; in fact, it could be said that Zhang Hai's power was already approaching Madara's level, and might even surpass it in the future. Tobirama Senju was filled with complex emotions, both astonished by Zhang Hai's talent and worried about his future.
“Do you know?” Zhang Hai suddenly spoke, his tone still calm, “You are a legendary figure in the ninja world, and your Flying Thunder God Technique was once unmatched.” As he spoke, his sharp gaze fixed on Tobirama Senju, “But now, the Flying Thunder God Technique has been learned by others and mastered even more exquisitely. I think the next Hokage might be someone stronger than you.”
Tobirama Senju's expression changed slightly, a flash of anger crossing his eyes, but he quickly composed himself, took a deep breath, and said coldly, "You're right, the Flying Thunder God Technique has indeed been mastered by many, but that doesn't mean others can surpass me. You might discover that, apart from speed, the true core of ninjutsu is the art of application."
Zhang Hai chuckled, his eyes devoid of any warmth: "Perhaps, but I value strength more. The ultimate victor is often the one with the strongest power." His voice was devoid of any emotion, as if this conversation about ninjutsu and strength was nothing more than casual conversation.
Tobirama Senju remained silent for a moment, his anger and helplessness intertwined. He knew that Zhang Hai's indifference and confidence were not without reason. Although this young ninja had shown extraordinary talent, his inner loneliness and ruthlessness also made him someone not to be underestimated.
“Have you ever thought about,” Tobirama Senju suddenly asked, “what does becoming Hokage mean? Have you ever thought that your power is not just for destruction, but for protection?”
Zhang Hai's expression instantly became complicated. He lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the broken rocks at his feet. After a moment, he spoke calmly: "What I did was for Konoha, not to become Hokage. My power is to protect Konoha from external enemies, but that doesn't mean I will succumb to the struggle for power."
Tobirama Senju looked at Zhang Hai, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that Zhang Hai didn't crave power, but had unknowingly taken on more responsibility and mission. Even so, Zhang Hai's indifference still made him uneasy; after all, wielding great power came at a great price.
“You are a complicated child,” Tobirama Senju sighed, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. “You did not want to become Hokage, but your power has led you to this position.”
“I don’t want to change Konoha,” Zhang Hai replied softly, his voice low but firm. “But I also don’t want to be entangled in the power struggles. I just want to fulfill my mission.”
Zhang Hai stood atop the shattered mountain, lava churning beneath his feet, the air thick with heat. His eyes were cold and indifferent, sweeping across the ruins without a trace of joy. On the contrary, as victory drew nearer, the loneliness and emptiness within him deepened. Suddenly, his gaze shifted to Tobirama Senju beside him, a hint of defiance in his eyes.
“You’re right, Hashirama’s ideals were indeed beautiful,” Zhang Hai said softly. “But he ultimately failed to see the cruelty of reality. You believed that the distribution of the Tailed Beasts could bring peace, that the Five Great Nations could coexist, but you overlooked the fact that there is no true peace. It’s just a fragile facade, with countless seeds of conflict buried behind it.”
Tobirama Senju frowned slightly, still proud of his brother Hashirama's ideals, but he knew that Zhang Hai's words were not entirely without merit. His gaze turned to the ground; the distant battlefield had become ruins, and the once orderly allied forces had long since scattered and fled.
“Hashirama’s ideals may be too idealistic,” Tobirama Senju replied softly, “but he firmly believes that humanity will eventually understand each other and move towards peace. Although I understand that reality sometimes cannot support ideals, I still do not want to give up on them completely.”
"Can't you let go of that ideal?" Zhang Hai's voice carried a hint of sarcasm, a glint of disdain in his eyes. "Ideals and reality are ultimately two different worlds. Your so-called 'peace' will forever remain a beautiful lie in the history of the ninja world."
A flash of anger crossed Tobirama Senju's eyes. He knew his brother Hashirama had never given up his yearning for peace. Zhang Hai's coldness and confrontational attitude made him extremely uncomfortable. Nevertheless, he chose to remain silent. There were too many things about Zhang Hai that he couldn't understand, and too many undeniable facts.
"You said you don't care about Konoha, nor about the other ninja villages." Tobirama Senju changed the subject, his tone slightly heavy. "So, what exactly do you want?"
Zhang Hai did not answer immediately. His gaze fell into the distance again, as if he were staring at the entire ninja world on the verge of collapse. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "What I want is a new order. An order that is no longer ruled by ninjas, without these constraints and restrictions. The ninja system itself is an unstable factor. It has brought endless war and death. Only when it is completely destroyed can true peace in the ninja world be achieved."
Tobirama Senju's gaze grew increasingly solemn. He finally realized that Zhang Hai's ambitions were far greater than simply seeking revenge or striking at an enemy. He wanted to overthrow the entire ninja world and completely change the world's格局 (geju, a concept encompassing overall structure, overall situation, and overall dynamics).
"You want to end the current state of the ninja world?" Tobirama Senju's voice was deep and filled with disbelief. "You actually dare to propose such a goal? Do you think that overthrowing the existing order will bring true peace?"
“Peace?” Zhang Hai sneered. “Peace is impossible. As long as this order exists, war will never stop. I’m not satisfied with a local victory, Tobirama Senju. What I want is fundamental change.”
Just then, a sudden tremor interrupted their conversation. Zhang Hai looked at Tobirama Senju, a cold glint in his eyes.
"It seems it's time to end all this." Zhang Hai's tone was cold, and although his body was exhausted, his eyes still shone with a strong determination.
Tobirama Senju's heart skipped a beat as he realized Zhang Hai's plan had reached a critical juncture. He sensed that Zhang Hai had already activated his Poison Pot Technique, a forbidden technique jointly developed by Orochimaru and the Aburame clan—a biological weapon capable of destroying an enemy's interior in an extremely short time. At this moment, Zhang Hai held nothing back; his goal was to completely annihilate the allied forces and eliminate any possibility of resistance.