EBE Chapter 704 Confidential Mission
Chapter 704 Confidential Mission
He took out the scrolls from his pocket and began to examine them carefully. The scrolls contained detailed records of the Hidden Mist Village's organizational structure, ninja ranks, important figures, and some classified missions.
Zhang Hai quickly flipped through the scroll, his Sharingan constantly analyzing every word in it, trying to find any clues related to S-level intelligence.
He quickly gleaned some crucial information from the scroll. He learned that Genji was the Grand Elder of Kirigakure, a man of high status and one of the most prestigious figures in the village. Mei Terumi, on the other hand, was a rising star ninja of Kirigakure, possessing two bloodline limits and immense strength, highly regarded by Genji.
“Master Yuan…Elder…” Zhang Hai thought to himself, “Mei Terumi…possesses two bloodline limits…this status is equivalent to Tsunade of Konoha…”
He compared the identities of Genji and Mei Terumi with those of Tsunade from Konoha, and a bold plan gradually formed in his mind. He knew that if he could get the help of Genji and Mei Terumi, the success rate of retrieving the S-rank intelligence would greatly increase.
He put the wooden ox puppet back into the scroll, then pretended to be weak, his body swayed suddenly, and then he fell heavily to the ground with a "bang".
"Hiss...it hurts so much..." Zhang Hai let out a weak groan, as if all the bones in his body had fallen apart.
He knew that Genji and Terumi Mei couldn't have gone far; they were definitely still nearby, watching him. He needed to create a situation where they couldn't stand idly by.
Sure enough, Zhang Hai's "falling" sound quickly caught Terumi Mei's attention. Hearing the noise, she immediately ran in from outside the wooden house.
"Hey! What's wrong?!" Mei Terumi saw Zhang Hai lying on the ground and her face showed a worried expression. She quickly walked to Zhang Hai's side and reached out to help him up.
"I...I feel so dizzy..." Zhang Hai said weakly, leaning limply into Terumi Mei's arms.
Mei Terumi felt Zhang Hai's weight and a strange feeling welled up inside her. She helped Zhang Hai sit on the bed and then asked with concern, "Are you alright? Should I call Master Yuan over for you?"
"No need... I'm fine..." Zhang Hai waved his hand weakly, "I just feel a little weak."
Mei Terumi looked at Zhang Hai's pale face, her eyes filled with worry. She suddenly remembered that she didn't know the name of the man she had rescued.
"By the way, what's your name?" Mei Terumi asked.
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat; he knew this was a good opportunity for him to fabricate an identity.
“My name is… Orb,” Zhang Hai said weakly. “I’m a medical ninja. I ventured into this forest to gather a precious medicinal herb. But I accidentally fell into an underground river and was swept away by the current…”
He fabricated a seemingly plausible identity to dispel Mei Terumi's suspicions. He knew that gathering herbs in the forest was a common occurrence for a medical ninja. And falling into the undercurrent would explain his appearance in the underground river of Kirigakure.
"A medical ninja?" Mei Terumi's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this. She hadn't expected that this handsome man was actually a medical ninja.
“Yes…” Zhang Hai said, feigning weakness, “The medicinal herbs I picked this time are very important for treating a rare disease. But… I lost them…” A look of annoyance and regret appeared on his face.
Seeing Zhang Hai's frustrated expression, Mei Terumi felt a pang of pity. She knew that for a medical ninja, losing precious medicinal herbs was undoubtedly a huge loss.
"Don't worry, Orb," Mei Terumi comforted him. "Since you're a medical ninja, your medical skills must be quite good, right? Why don't you rest here for a while, and once you've recovered, I'll help you find that medicinal herb."
Zhang Hai was secretly delighted, knowing that his plan was halfway to success. He had not only successfully fabricated an identity, but also successfully gained Terumi Mei's trust and assistance. He knew that with Terumi Mei's help, his chances of successfully retrieving the S-class intelligence would greatly increase.
Looking into Mei Terumi's kind and caring eyes, a complex emotion welled up within him. He knew he was taking advantage of Mei Terumi's kindness. But he had no other choice. For Shiroga-sensei's sake, he had to do it.
Mei Terumi looked at Zhang Hai's pale face, her eyes filled with worry. She wanted to say something to comfort him. However, just as she was about to speak, her hand was suddenly gripped tightly by Zhang Hai.
Terumi Mei was startled. She felt Zhang Hai's large, warm hand, and a current instantly surged from her palm throughout her body. Her heart raced, and a blush crept onto her face.
“Orb, you…” Mei Terumi tried to break free shyly, but Zhang Hai held on even tighter.
Zhang Hai raised his head, his eyes filled with deep affection. Looking into Terumi Mei's beautiful eyes, he said in a low, magnetic voice, "Terumi Mei...marry me!"
Upon hearing this, Terumi Mei was completely stunned. She wondered if she had misheard, if she was dreaming. Her face instantly turned bright red, her heart pounded like a drum, and she looked at Zhang Hai in a panic.
"What...what are you saying?!" Mei Terumi stammered, her mind blank, unable to think straight. She had never imagined that she would hear such words, especially from a man she had only recently met.
Zhang Hai didn't let go; he still held Terumi Mei's hand tightly, his eyes filled with deep love. He knew it was time for him to show off his acting skills.
“Mei Terumi, I was deeply attracted to you the first time I saw you,” Zhang Hai said affectionately, his voice trembling slightly as if he was trying his best to suppress his excitement. “Your beauty, your kindness, your strength… all of these have made me unable to extricate myself.”
He paused, his eyes filled with sincerity. "I know we've only just met. You don't even know my real name. But none of that matters. What matters is that I love you as a person, your soul. When you meet the right person, one glance is enough."
Zhang Hai's sweet words flooded in like a tidal wave, instantly overwhelming Terumi Mei. She felt her heart pounding faster and faster, and her blush deepening. She looked into Zhang Hai's deep, affectionate eyes, as if they were trying to draw her into them.
She had never heard such beautiful words of love, nor had she ever felt such a powerful emotional impact. At that moment, her heart was completely captivated.