kingnovel Chapter 820 Leaving the Dark Division
Chapter 820 Leaving the Dark Division
Inoichi continued, "They urged Shisui to leave the Anbu and return to his clan to fight alongside his people. However, due to overwhelming opposition, Clan Chief Fugaku ultimately withdrew his order and left Shisui on the battlefield in Kumogakure." He paused, then added, "Clan Chief Fugaku stated that he would report this to the Third Hokage afterward."
After listening to Haiyi's words, Zhang Hai simply replied, "Okay, I understand." He didn't say much more, but he already had a clear understanding of Fugaku's personality.
He thought Fugaku was too foolish. As the clan leader, he was so easily swayed by his clansmen that he disobeyed the Hokage's orders and forcibly left Shisui on the Kumogakure battlefield.
Zhang Hai analyzed that this matter could be considered a big deal or a small deal. In principle, the Anbu is the Hokage's direct subordinate force, and Fugaku Uchiha's actions could be seen as a blatant defiance of the Hokage's orders. On a smaller scale, however, this is merely a matter of personnel allocation within the clan.
However, from any perspective, the Uchiha clan suffered a loss. Forcibly keeping Shisui would only invite criticism from other clans and the Hokage.
Zhang Hai felt a pity for Shisui. He admired Shisui's talent, believing him to be the only member of the Uchiha clan who could rival Minato, and even surpassing Sasori in some aspects. However, Shisui's character had flaws; he wasn't ruthless enough in battle.
Zhang Hai recalled the team members' performance in various battles, and found that Xi Yan had actually killed the most enemies. This was enough to demonstrate Shi Shui's hesitation and mercy in combat.
Zhang Hai believed that Shisui was like a dragon trapped in a pond, destined to be dragged down by the Uchiha clan's foolishness sooner or later. However, considering that Shisui was recommended to him by Mikoto, the responsibility didn't lie with him. Zhang Hai decided to give Shisui another chance to see if he could help him truly unleash his potential.
"Do you know that acting alone is a violation of battlefield discipline!" Bai's voice was tinged with anger. In his view, Zhang Hai's behavior undoubtedly put him in danger and made him, a medical ninja, feel powerless.
Zhang Hai looked at Bai calmly, his eyes devoid of any emotion: "On the battlefield, things change in an instant. Sometimes opportunities are fleeting, leaving no room for hesitation. This is battlefield discipline, and even more so, the law of survival. Moreover..." He paused, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness, "Those who are capable should be given more responsibilities."
Bai opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but ultimately remained silent. He knew Zhang Hai's strength and understood that his words were not without reason, but in his heart, his worry for Zhang Hai had never diminished.
“This mission is arduous, and I will be unable to take command for the time being.” Zhang Hai looked at Jiraiya not far away, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. “Jiraiya, the command of the village is temporarily handed over to you. I will return to take command once the mission is completed.”
Jiraiya paused for a moment, then smiled confidently: "No problem, Zhang Hai, go ahead with peace of mind, I'll take care of Konoha's front!"
“Very good.” Zhang Hai nodded, then walked to Jiraiya’s side. “Before you leave, I would like to ask you to teach me a ninjutsu.”
Upon hearing this, Jiraiya's eyes flashed with curiosity: "Oh? What kind of ninjutsu is it?"
“It’s a B-rank ninjutsu, somewhat similar to the Nara clan’s Shadow Imitation Technique,” Zhang Hai said.
Jiraiya understood and immediately began to explain the principles and hand seals of this ninjutsu to Zhang Hai in detail. Zhang Hai learned quickly; he possessed a photographic memory, and coupled with his precise control over chakra, he soon mastered this B-rank ninjutsu. This ninjutsu was called "Shadow Release: Thin Shadow Technique," which could make one's body as thin as paper, almost merging with one's shadow, thus achieving the effects of concealment and stealth.
Having mastered ninjutsu, Zhang Hai took a deep breath and stared sharply toward the distant Iwagakure village. He activated "Shadow Release: Thin Shadow Technique," his body rapidly flattening and merging with the shadow of the Instant Killer, as if disappearing into thin air.
"I'm leaving." Zhang Hai's voice rang in Bai and Jiraiya's ears, and then he completely disappeared from their sight.
Bai stared at the direction Zhang Hai had disappeared, his eyes filled with worry. Jiraiya patted Bai on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, Zhang Hai isn't the kind of person who's easily taken advantage of. What we need to do now is to hold Konoha's line and not cause him any trouble."
The battlefield area of Iwagakure was filled with smoke and the stench of blood. Zhang Hai, disguised as an Instant Killer, cautiously moved through the ruins, sensing the fluctuations of chakra around him. He had only been in the battlefield area for a short time when a familiar voice rang in his ears.
"Hey 'Hunter,' where have you been lately? You've been so secretive, I haven't seen a soul in ages!"
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat; he knew it was "Hunter" speaking to him. He slowed his pace, turned around, and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I'm busy with missions, aren't I? You think everyone's as free as you?"
Upon hearing this, "Hunter" immediately complained, "What do you mean 'leisurely'? Do you know how intense the battle has been these past few days? The demolition team is almost exhausted!"
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat, but he asked calmly, "Oh? What happened to the demolition team? Does Lord Tsuchikage have any new instructions?"
"Hunter" sighed and complained, "That's right! The Tsuchikage ordered our demolition team to return to the village to rest. He said we were too active on the battlefield and would easily be targeted by Jiraiya and Minato of Konoha. Humph, isn't that all because our demolition team is so strong that they're terrified of us!"
Zhang Hai sneered inwardly, but outwardly echoed, "I see, Lord Tsuchikage has considered everything thoroughly." He seized the opportunity to probe, asking, "Did Lord Tsuchikage specify how long the rest period would be? And why were we suddenly given a break?"
"Hunter" scratched his head, somewhat uncertainly saying, "They didn't say exactly how long it would take, only that they'd wait until the situation stabilizes. But I heard it's related to the movements of the Hidden Cloud Village, though I don't know the specifics." He then breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully saying, "Well, it's good to be able to go back to the village to rest, it's better than dying here for nothing. I can also go home to see my precious son, hehe."
Zhang Hai, disguised as an Instant Killer, echoed, "Yes, it's wonderful to be able to go home and see my family." He silently analyzed the information provided by "Hunter." The movements of the Hidden Cloud Village? This was a factor he hadn't considered before.
"Hunter" suddenly looked at Zhang Hai with a puzzled expression and asked, "Hey 'Hunter,' why are you so quiet today? Aren't you usually the one who loves to brag the most?"
Zhang Hai's heart tightened, knowing that his unusual behavior had aroused "Hunter's" suspicion. He quickly controlled his emotions and said in a slightly excited tone, "I'm about to see my son, I'm so excited that I can't even speak."