EBE Chapter 804 The Battle Ends
Chapter 804 The Battle Ends
Zhang Hai turned his head, looked at Tsunade, and said with a faint smile, "I always want to come and see him after each battle. After all, he was the one who brought me to the battlefield and taught me how to save my life."
Tsunade walked over to Zhang Hai, sat down naturally, and leaned on his shoulder. Her gaze also fell on Bai Ya's tombstone, her eyes filled with a hint of remembrance.
“Yes, White Fang was a respectable ninja,” Tsunade said softly. “If he were still here, I believe this war wouldn’t have been so difficult.”
Zhang Hai was speechless after hearing this. He thought to himself, "If my teacher were still here, with his keen battlefield insight, he would probably have discovered my little tricks long ago, and might even have expelled me from the sect." But of course, he wouldn't say these words out loud.
Seeing that Zhang Hai remained silent, Tsunade continued, "I'm leaving."
Zhang Hai was taken aback, turned his head in confusion, and hurriedly asked, "Where are you going?"
"Stay at Kikyo Mountain for an extended period?" Zhang Hai frowned slightly, a hint of reluctance in his voice. Since the start of the war, he and Tsunade had rarely seen each other, making each brief reunion all the more precious. This time, Tsunade was going to Kikyo Mountain, while he would inevitably be heading to the front lines to provide support, meaning the two would be separated for a long time once again.
Tsunade sighed, a hint of helplessness on her face.
"There's no way around it, I've already promised, I can't shirk my responsibility." She said softly, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes. "Besides, there's no one more suitable than me in the village, I'm confident I can deal with the Sand Ninja's poison."
Zhang Hai was silent for a moment, then a warm smile appeared on his face.
"Then I'll stay with you tonight," he said softly.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade casually replied without hesitation, "Okay."
However, just as she finished speaking, Tsunade seemed to suddenly realize something, and a suspicious blush appeared on her face. She looked at Zhang Hai hesitantly, her eyes filled with a hint of wariness.
"You...you're not planning to do something bad again, are you?" she asked softly, her voice tinged with shyness.
Zhang Hai paused for a moment, then smiled wryly and said, "What are you thinking? I was planning to make some antidotes for you to carry with you. Don't forget, I infiltrated Sunagakure and know the ingredients and principles behind the poisons made there."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade blushed and smiled shyly, playfully sticking out her tongue. She reached out and gently patted Zhang Hai's head, her eyes filled with a hint of apology and coquettishness.
"Okay, I've wronged you."
Konoha, having survived the war, quickly returned to its former prosperity. Because the Sand Village's attack primarily targeted strategic points, causing minimal damage to civilian streets, the villagers suffered very little loss. However, the village's ninja force was almost entirely wiped out, leaving Konoha at its weakest point.
With news of Konoha's victory spreading, other countries were unaware of the true situation in Konoha, and post-war reconstruction work was already underway.
That night, Zhang Hai's room was brightly lit. The table was covered with various bottles and jars, filled with colorful liquids and powders. He was preparing an antidote for Tsunade, meticulously analyzing the components and mechanisms of some common toxins from Sunagakure, aiming to prevent Sasori from easily poisoning her next time.
"This toxin's main component is extracted from the venom sac of sand scorpions, but it's also mixed with the juice of highly poisonous plants, so the antidote's formula is more complex," Zhang Hai explained to Tsunade as he prepared the medicine. "And this one is..."
He explained in detail to Tsunade the characteristics of various toxins and the methods for making antidotes, striving to give her a comprehensive understanding of the poison techniques of Sunagakure.
“Scorpion is family with you, so don’t let him kill you,” Zhang Hai instructed, his tone serious and unquestionable. “After Scorpion merged with the dragon vein, his strength has far surpassed that of a Kage-level warrior, and his true combat power is even above mine. So you must protect yourself, consider the overall situation, retreat when necessary, and don’t act impulsively.”
He neatly arranged the antidotes on the table, and then handed some special life-saving items to Tsunade.
"Take these with you too; they might save your life in a critical moment."
Faced with Zhang Hai's series of caring words, Tsunade remained gentle and tender. She listened quietly to Zhang Hai's explanation, a faint blush rising on her face. The temperature in the room gradually increased as the atmosphere between the two of them warmed up.
Looking at Zhang Hai's focused and earnest profile, Tsunade felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She reached out and gently stroked Zhang Hai's cheek.
"I understand..." Her voice was soft, with a slightly intoxicating huskiness.
Zhang Hai was puzzled as to why Tsunade wasn't speaking. He had just turned his face when he was enveloped by a patch of snow-white skin. The immense weight almost made him gasp for breath, and a faint, delicate fragrance instantly surrounded him.
A fleeting moment of beauty is intoxicating and captivating. On this beautiful starry night, two figures nestled closely together, and a suppressed sound emanated from the room, lingering for a long time.
The soft morning light streamed through the window, bathing the room in a gentle glow as the two, having spent the night together, lingered in a tender embrace. Zhang Hai kept his eyes closed, feeling Tsunade's breath beside him, unwilling to wake, unwilling to face the impending separation. He knew that this parting would mean a long period of separation. Last night, they had poured out their passion, infusing all their reluctance to part and their love into their union.
Only after Tsunade had completely left, leaving him alone in the room, did Zhang Hai slowly open his eyes. He sighed deeply, his eyes filled with weariness and helplessness.
"Should I go learn the Eight Gates from Kai, or I'll lose my husbandly authority?" Zhang Hai said self-deprecatingly, a bitter smile playing on his lips. Of course, he knew it was just a joke. The Eight Gates, a suicidal martial art, was not worth abandoning his swordsmanship for; learning it would be pointless. He had far greater goals and couldn't waste his life on something like this.
After getting up, Zhang Hai went to the mirror and looked at himself. His eyes were dark, his gaze was unfocused, and he looked listless, with an indescribable lethargy. He shook his head, and only after putting on his ANBU mask did he feel much better. The mask seemed to conceal all his fatigue and emotions, allowing him to once again become that cold and mysterious ANBU ninja.
After tidying himself up, Zhang Hai chose a direction, and in a flash, disappeared in front of the door. His destination was Yuhi Shinku's house.
Arriving at Shinku's house, Zhang Hai knocked on the door, but no one answered. He lingered outside for a long time before finally pushing the door open. He found the rooms and hall spotless, clearly uninhabited for a long time. He guessed that neither Shinku nor Kurenai were home, probably busy with post-war reconstruction work.
Zhang Hai's purpose in coming here was to treat Zhen Hong. During the battle to defend Konoha, Zhen Hong was seriously injured while protecting a junior ninja. Zhang Hai originally thought he would go to the hospital for treatment after the battle, but after not seeing him for several days, he became worried and had no choice but to visit him in person.