EBE Chapter 811 Opening
Chapter 811 Opening
Kakuzu's spiritual form abruptly opened his eyes, a flicker of surprise crossing them. He clearly hadn't expected anyone to appear in his spiritual space in this way. But quickly, his gaze returned to calm, and he asked in a flat tone, "Zhang Hai? Why did you suddenly appear in this way?"
Zhang Hai sighed and shrugged helplessly: "There's nothing I can do, Uncle. I was on a mission to hunt down an S-rank rogue ninja. I never expected that this S-rank rogue ninja would be you."
Upon hearing this, Kakuzu was taken aback for a moment, then let out a low laugh: "Chase me? Konoha brat, what are you talking about?" His tone was clearly disdainful, obviously not believing what Zhang Hai said.
“I’m not joking.” Zhang Hai’s smile faded, and his expression turned serious. “The mission documents from Konoha clearly state that the objective is to capture a elusive and powerful S-rank rogue ninja alive. If resistance is encountered, the ninja can be killed on the spot. Intelligence indicates that this rogue ninja always uses a puppet to conduct transactions, and his real body has never appeared. Moreover, the three great ninja villages suspect that this rogue ninja has a puppeteer from Sunagakure assisting him.”
Zhang Hai recounted in detail what the Third Hokage had said in the Hokage's office, including his suspicions about the "puppet master's assistance," the inquiries from the three great ninja villages to Sunagakure, and even the Hokage's "trust" in his Mangekyou Sharingan.
Kakuzu's smile gradually froze after hearing this. He knew that the details Zhang Hai had described were not fabricated; Konoha's intelligence was indeed that accurate.
After a moment of silence, a greedy glint appeared in Kakuzu's eyes. He suddenly asked, "Are the two people you're with from major Konoha clans?"
Zhang Hai's heart sank; he immediately understood what Kakuzu was up to. He questioned in an unfriendly tone, "You don't mean you want me to help you tie those two up too, do you?"
"Why wouldn't you take money that's offered to you?" Kakuzu asked matter-of-factly, his tone filled with an obsession with money.
Zhang Hai felt a surge of frustration. This old guy was truly blinded by greed!
"Uncle, wake up! Do you know that your recent kidnapping has completely enraged Konoha and Kumogakure? The Third Shinobi World War was even temporarily suspended because of you! Now, not only Konoha, but Kumogakure and Iwagakure are also hunting you down! And you're still thinking about making money?!" Zhang Hai practically roared.
However, Kakuzu didn't seem to care at all, simply saying, "It's just a chase, I'm used to it. Tell me, when will those two arrive? If you won't do it, I'll do it myself."
Zhang Hai felt a deep sense of helplessness. If Kakuzu hadn't saved his life in Kirigakure back then, he really wouldn't have wanted to deal with this stubborn old man. But in the end, he still decided to help Kakuzu, after all, they had a "family" relationship.
“Uncle, listen to me.” Zhang Hai’s tone became serious. “This situation is different from the past. The Third Shinobi World War is huge in scale, and powerful figures from all countries have appeared. If you really anger all the ninja villages, and all countries unite to hunt you down, your ‘Earth Grudge Fear’ secret technique alone will be far from enough. Even if you expose the Zero Organization, it won’t be able to protect you.”
"Money is worthless compared to life. You've lived this long, don't you understand this? Cherishing life is the most important thing," Zhang Hai earnestly advised.
Upon hearing this, Kakuzu fell silent. A complex light flickered in his eyes, clearly weighing the weight of Zhang Hai's words. He had indeed lived a very long time, witnessed the lives and deaths of countless ninjas, and knew all too well the difficulty of surviving in chaotic times.
Seeing Kakuzu hesitate, Zhang Hai immediately pressed his advantage: "Money is not a problem, Uncle. Once Sasori and I have completed the layout of Sunagakure, I can create a puppet that can produce gold at any time. At that time, you can have as much money as you want without taking this kind of risk."
Kakuzu's spiritual form jolted, his eyes widening in shock: "What did you say? A puppet that produces gold at any time? Is that true?" His tone was filled with shock and disbelief, but even more so with an undisguised fervor.
"Of course it's true," Zhang Hai replied firmly, his tone resolute.
“Of course it’s true, Uncle.” Zhang Hai’s voice echoed in Kakuzu’s mental space, carrying an undeniable certainty. “You know Rasa, the newly risen powerhouse from Sunagakure, right? His Magnet Release: Gold Sand Kekkei Genkai can produce gold at any time. If we can preserve his ability through Sasori’s puppet technology, theoretically we can create a puppet that produces gold indefinitely.”
Kakuzu's spiritual form's eyes gleamed with an unusual light. He had naturally heard of Rasa's abilities, but had never imagined they could be used in this way. He pondered for a moment, then a greedy smile appeared on his face: "That Rasa puppet you mentioned sounds interesting. Alright, I agree to your plan."
Zhang Hai breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Kakuzu finally nod. He knew that persuading this stubborn old man was more difficult than he had imagined.
“Then it’s settled, Uncle. You just need to provide technical support, and I’ll take care of the funding,” Zhang Hai added.
"Hmph, I'll wait and see." Kakuzu's voice carried a hint of anticipation, clearly showing his great interest in the "puppet that could produce gold at any time."
Zhang Hai's soul withdrew from Kakuzu's spiritual space and quickly returned to his physical body. He opened his eyes, his gaze clear again. However, as soon as he returned, Aburame Shiki's deep eyes fell upon him.
“Zhang Hai, what you just did…” Zhiwei’s voice was low, with a hint of doubt.
Hyuga Hizashi also sensed something amiss. He immediately activated his Byakugan and scanned his surroundings. The Byakugan's keen perception instantly allowed him to pinpoint his target deep within the cave.
"The target is resting in the cave ahead!" Hyuga Hizashi said in a deep voice. However, his Byakugan caught new information in the next second, and he looked up sharply, his expression changing: "No, he's above us!"
Almost as soon as Hyuga Hizashi finished speaking, a wave of intense heat pressed down from above.
"Fire Release: Head Diligence! Wind Release: Great Breakthrough!"
Kakuzu's murderous voice boomed through the air. Huge flames, like a roaring dragon, accompanied by a violent hurricane, attacked from all directions, instantly surrounding the three and blocking all angles of escape.
Hyuga Hizashi's expression changed drastically. In this critical moment, he did not hesitate at all, pushed his palms forward, and his body suddenly spun around.
"Back to the days!"
A transparent spherical barrier made of chakra instantly formed around Hyuga Hizashi, and intense chakra fluctuations spread outward, forming an absolute defense.