EBE Chapter 669 Foster Father
Chapter 669 Foster Father
“No… I can’t do that.” Zhang Hai made a decision deep in his heart. He would no longer choose that cold and direct approach. He would try to change the future; he would try to use his own power to correct those twisted destinies.
Just as Zhang Hai was struggling internally, Mikoto's voice rang out again, carrying a hint of sudden surprise: "Zhang Hai, since you won't go back to your clan and are willing to take care of Itachi, how about... you become Itachi's adoptive father?"
This suggestion stunned both Zhang Hai and Fu Yue.
Zhang Hai held Uchiha Itachi in his arms, pondering for a moment. Become his adoptive father? It sounded absurd, yet a strange ripple stirred within him. Becoming Itachi's adoptive father would allow him to get closer to him, influence him, and even change his destiny. Perhaps this was the best way.
“Okay.” Zhang Hai slowly said, agreeing to Mikoto’s suggestion.
Fugaku was completely dumbfounded. He hadn't even had time to process Mikoto's suggestion, and Zhang Hai had already agreed?! He wanted to refuse, wanted to roar, but when he saw the expectant look in Mikoto's eyes, and the deep, unwavering gaze in Zhang Hai's eyes, all his objections were stuck in his throat. He knew that once Zhang Hai made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.
Under the watchful eyes of Mikoto and Zhang Hai, Fugaku, as if under a spell, hesitated and nodded. "I...I agree." His voice was somewhat hoarse, tinged with disbelief.
Mikoto's face instantly lit up with a bright smile. She carefully took Uchiha Itachi from Zhang Hai's hands, and then led Uchiha Itachi to Zhang Hai.
"Itachi, hurry, kowtow to your godfather." Mikoto gently guided the young Uchiha Itachi.
Little Itachi Uchiha seemed to sense the solemn atmosphere. He blankly imitated Mikoto's actions and awkwardly kowtowed his little head towards Zhang Hai.
"Father." Itachi Uchiha's childish voice rang out, though somewhat unclear, it sent a strange tremor through Zhang Hai's heart once again. At this moment, he officially became Itachi Uchiha's father.
Zhang Hai watched the Uchiha family's departing figures, the lingering touch of Itachi's youthful skin still palpable in his arms. He knew that from this moment on, Itachi's fate would be inextricably linked to his own. He began to ponder the hidden reasons behind the Uchiha clan's massacre, the power struggles concealed beneath the surface, and the individuals sacrificed. But what concerned him most was Mikoto. He knew that in the original story, Mikoto would ultimately die at Itachi's hands. How could he save this kind woman?
However, Zhang Hai was unaware that he, a soul from another world, had inadvertently become two "high-risk professions" in the Naruto world—father and teacher. First, he guided Konan, and now he had become Itachi Uchiha's adoptive father. This meant he would have to shoulder more responsibility and face more emotional bonds, which was undoubtedly a completely new challenge for a soul accustomed to solitude.
Fugaku couldn't hold back any longer after taking only a few steps out of the lab. He stopped, looked at Mikoto with a bitter expression, and said in a tone full of complaint and helplessness, "Mikoto! Why didn't you tell me beforehand before proposing that Zhang Hai be Itachi's adoptive father?!" His heart was filled with mixed feelings at that moment.
"Mikoto!" Fugaku's voice was filled with disbelief and annoyance. He stopped and looked at Mikoto with a bitter expression, his tone full of complaint and helplessness. "Why didn't you tell me beforehand before proposing that Zhang Hai be Itachi's adoptive father?!" His heart was filled with mixed feelings.
Mikoto simply blinked innocently, hugging Itachi Uchiha, and softly replied, "Oh, Fugaku, isn't this perfect? Zhang Hai doesn't like going back to his clan, but he's very good to Itachi. This way, Itachi will have a powerful adoptive father to protect him. Besides, didn't you agree?"
Fugaku was speechless after Mikoto's words, and could only sigh helplessly, his complex emotions lingering for a long time.
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Meanwhile, in the underground laboratory of the Sound Village, thousands of miles away from Konoha.
After defeating Mitarashi Anko, Konan returned to Orochimaru's side. Before she could speak, she sensed an unusual chakra fluctuation behind her. She turned around abruptly and saw a slender young man standing silently at the entrance of the laboratory, his eyes cold and filled with hatred.
"Who are you? Why are you following me?" Xiao Nan asked warily, the piece of paper in her hand ready to strike at any moment. She had never seen this boy before, but the dangerous aura emanating from him made her dare not be careless in the slightest.
The boy didn't respond to Konan's question. His unfocused eyes were fixed on Orochimaru in front of the lab table. Then, he knelt down before Orochimaru with a thud, his voice hoarse and low, yet carrying an undeniable resolve: "Lord Orochimaru, I have no interest in your secrets. I only want power from you!"
His words were filled with ruthlessness, and the hatred in his eyes surged like a tangible force, as if he wanted to burn everything in the world to ashes. "No matter the cost, I will obtain the power to take my revenge! I will make those who destroyed everything I have pay a bloody price!" The boy's thin body was now bursting with an astonishing aura, and his desire for revenge was almost tangible.
Orochimaru ignored Konan's question, his gaze falling on the kneeling boy. His narrow, golden eyes narrowed slightly, flashing with a hint of inquiry. He sensed a peculiar power fluctuation within the boy—the aura of a bloodline limit.
"Through-the-thin Release?" Orochimaru's voice held a hint of amusement. He slowly walked up to the boy, crouched down, and brought his cold face close to the boy, like a venomous snake scrutinizing its prey. "Interesting. Tell me, what exactly are the abilities of your Through-the-thin Release bloodline limit?"
The boy raised his head, his eyes still burning with undiminished hatred. "My Transparent Release allows me to become invisible, even rendering chakra undetectable. I can penetrate most substances and even influence the refraction of light, creating visual illusions." He revealed his abilities in detail, holding nothing back from Orochimaru. To him, these secrets were irrelevant as long as he could gain power.
Orochimaru listened to the boy's description, a satisfied smile playing on his lips. "Transparent Release... truly a captivating ability." He stood up again, his eyes gleaming with an obsession with power. "To pursue the power of darkness for revenge, even at any cost... I admire that determination."