strictlysupreme Chapter 693 Interruption
Chapter 693 Interruption
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai was startled. The "Root" organization? That was Danzo's direct subordinate force, renowned for its brutal training and mental manipulation of its members. Although "Root" was also part of the Anbu, its nature was completely different from ordinary Anbu squads. He had originally hoped that Xiyan would become one of his team members, but he never expected that she would be assigned to "Root."
"Lady Tsunade, this..." Zhang Hai was about to say something when Tsunade interrupted him.
"This is a decision made by the higher-ups, and I have no right to interfere," Tsunade said in a deep voice, a hint of helplessness in her eyes. "Besides, I also believe that Yugao can adapt to the training there."
Zhang Hai felt a sense of unease. He knew that once Xi Yan entered "Root," her personality and thoughts might undergo tremendous changes. But he couldn't stop it; after all, it was a decision made by the higher-ups.
Tsunade looked at Zhang Hai's furrowed brows, then suddenly changed the subject, her tone carrying an undeniable air: "There's one more thing. I'm currently researching a new medical ninjutsu and need to go into seclusion for a while."
Zhang Hai was overjoyed. Seclusion? Didn't that mean he could temporarily escape Tsunade's "exploitation"?
However, Tsunade's next words shattered all his illusions.
"You'll be with me during this seclusion." Tsunade's tone was calm, but it was filled with an undeniable authority. "I will give you all the research data, and you will be responsible for assisting me in completing the experiments. During the seclusion, you are not allowed to leave my side without my permission!"
Zhang Hai felt a wave of despair. He never imagined that he would be "imprisoned" by Tsunade in this way.
Thus, under Tsunade's "forced order," Zhang Hai began his days of secluded research with her. Their seclusion location remained Tsunade's secret laboratory. This time, Tsunade's research delved deeper; she attempted to combine poisons with medical ninjutsu to create a completely new fighting style.
The two worked day and night in the laboratory. Tsunade was responsible for proposing theories and experimental directions, while Zhang Hai was responsible for practical operations and data analysis. They compressed the paralyzing toxin they had previously developed, allowing it to be controlled through chakra, releasing an invisible and colorless poisonous mist to attack enemies unexpectedly in battle. This poisonous mist not only paralyzed the opponent's nerves but also gradually eroded their chakra, causing them to lose their fighting ability without realizing it.
After the poisoning incident and their subsequent interactions, Tsunade's attitude towards Zhang Hai underwent a subtle change. She no longer acted bossy as before, but gradually came to see him as a trustworthy partner. Their cooperation also developed a tacit understanding; sometimes, a single glance was enough for them to understand each other.
Zhang Hai also learned a great deal from Tsunade. His understanding of medical ninjutsu and toxicology reached unprecedented heights. He discovered that although Tsunade appeared carefree on the surface, she possessed astonishing focus and rigor in her research.
Just as the two were engrossed in their work and the research was progressing smoothly, Zhang Hai suddenly felt a familiar fluctuation in his mind. It was Nohara Rin's soul perception. He knew that Nohara Rin was attempting to communicate with him through a spiritification technique.
"Uncle Zhang Hai! Uncle Zhang Hai! Are you there?" Nohara Rin's childish voice rang directly in his mind, carrying a hint of excitement and anxiety.
Zhang Hai was startled. He hadn't expected Nohara Rin to have progressed so quickly, already able to use the Spirit Transformation Technique on her own and communicate with him from a distance using her soul.
"Lin, I'm here," Zhang Hai responded in his mind. "You can already cast the Spirit Transformation Technique on your own? That's amazing!"
"Yes, yes! I practice diligently every day!" Nohara Rin's voice was full of pride. "However, Uncle Zhang Hai, I came to see you today because I want to tell you something."
"What is it?" Zhang Hai felt a sense of unease. He had a premonition that what Nohara Rin was about to say might be related to something that had happened outside.
“There’s been a lot of talk in the village lately… rumors about Lord White Fang.” Nohara Rin’s voice grew low. “They say… that Lord White Fang abandoned the mission to save his comrades, causing the mission to fail…”
Zhang Hai's heart sank. White Fang abandoned a mission to save his comrades? This was unheard of. He knew White Fang was a loyal and righteous person, but he also understood what a mission meant to a ninja. Moreover, given White Fang's strength, even if the mission failed, such rumors wouldn't easily spread.
“Those people also said… said that Lord White Fang was condemned by the villagers, and some even said that he…” Nohara Rin’s voice was trembling with sobs, as if she could not continue.
A strong sense of unease welled up in Zhang Hai's heart. He knew how devastating such rumors could be for a ninja. He suddenly remembered that Tsunade had specifically pulled him into seclusion to focus on his research, forbidding him from going out. Did Tsunade already know that this would happen, and therefore deliberately "imprison" him in the laboratory, preventing him from getting involved?
"Rin, thank you for telling me all this," Zhang Hai said to Nohara Rin in his mind. "You should dispel the spirit transformation technique first, and be careful."
"Okay, goodbye Uncle Zhang Hai!" Nohara Rin's voice disappeared from Zhang Hai's mind.
Zhang Hai regained his composure and looked at Tsunade beside him. Tsunade was still focused on her experiment, as if nothing had happened.
"Lady Tsunade!" Zhang Hai said in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of accusation, "Are you hiding something from me?"
Tsunade paused slightly in her movements. Without turning around, she simply said, "Oh? What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb!" Zhang Hai walked up to Tsunade, staring at her sharply. "Did you already know about the rumors in the village about Teacher White Fang? Did you deliberately keep me in seclusion and prevent me from going out just to keep me out of it?"
Tsunade finally put down the experimental equipment in her hands. She slowly turned around, her eyes filled with a complex light.
"Looks like you're pretty well-informed, kid." Tsunade sighed, a hint of helplessness in her voice. "That's right, I do know some things. And I did deliberately have you accompany me in my seclusion."
"Why?!" Zhang Hai demanded angrily. "Teacher Baiya is my teacher! Why did you keep such a big thing from me?!"
Tsunade looked at Zhang Hai's angry eyes, a hint of pity flashing in them. "I kept this from you for your own good. You'd better not get involved in this kind of thing. Otherwise, you'll get into trouble too."