EBE Chapter 648 Hahaha
Chapter 648 Hahaha
“Individual energy is ultimately limited,” Zhang Hai said calmly. “Even with the highest talent, one cannot truly master all ninjutsu within a limited lifespan. Human life is short and unpredictable; only by finding a path that suits oneself and pushing it to its limit can one achieve true strength.”
Orochimaru's golden snake eyes narrowed slightly, but he did not feel displeased. Instead, he revealed an even more excited smile.
"Hahaha... Well said! Well said!" Orochimaru laughed loudly, his voice hoarse and excited. "I knew I hadn't misjudged you! You need to have your own thoughts and insights, not just be a tool that obeys orders. What I need is a helper who can fight alongside me, not a simple apprentice."
He turned his gaze back to the dissected human bodies, a strange light gleaming in his eyes.
"The physical body... is ultimately fleeting and impermanent." Orochimaru's voice became deep and seductive. "Only intangible power can be eternal. I am deeply interested in the power of your soul. It is so pure, so dark... it is exhilarating."
A barely perceptible glint flashed in Zhang Hai's eyes. He knew that Orochimaru's greatest desire was immortality and control over the soul. And his soul power was precisely the perfect target to satisfy Orochimaru's curiosity.
“Spiritualization Technique,” Zhang Hai said softly, offering a bait that would make Orochimaru tremble with excitement. “I can teach you.”
Orochimaru's body stiffened abruptly, his golden snake eyes widening instantly as he stared intently at Zhang Hai.
"Spiritualization Technique..." Orochimaru's voice became unusually rapid, filled with unbelievable ecstasy, "You...you actually mastered this forbidden technique?! This legendary technique that allows one to exist in a soul form, detached from the physical body!"
He knew that while the Spirit Transformation Technique was widely known in the ninja world, its true essence had long been lost. If Zhang Hai truly mastered the Spirit Transformation Technique, it would undoubtedly be a landmark breakthrough in his pursuit of immortality!
“Of course.” Zhang Hai smiled faintly, a smile that seemed somewhat eerie in the dimly lit laboratory. “However, that requires us to cooperate more deeply.”
Just as the two were talking, Orochimaru took out a specially made scroll from his pocket, which shimmered with faint chakra fluctuations. He glanced at the contents of the scroll, a playful smile appearing on his lips.
"That old bastard Sarutobi is quick on his feet." Orochimaru put away the scroll, looked at Zhang Hai, his eyes full of meaning, "You've been sentenced to three years in prison. That means that for the next three years... you'll be mine."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai put on his familiar smile, a smile that carried a hint of cynicism yet was full of confidence.
"Happy to oblige."
In the days that followed, Zhang Hai and Orochimaru's collaboration entered a new phase. The two devoted most of their energy to exploring soul power and researching the art of spiritualization.
Orochimaru's understanding of the Spiritification Technique leaned towards separating the soul from the body, ultimately finding a method to allow the soul to exist eternally, even continuously transferring bodies to achieve immortality. Under Zhang Hai's guidance, Orochimaru achieved a significant breakthrough in the principles of the Spiritification Technique, ultimately choosing the path of semi-materialization of the soul. He deeply fused his soul with his body, enabling it to exist to a certain extent detached from the body and to transfer at any time.
This research into the semi-materialization of the soul ultimately led Orochimaru to create his prized forbidden technique—the Reanimation Jutsu. This forbidden technique allowed him to achieve immortality of souls by seizing the bodies of others, thus gaining endless life.
Zhang Hai's research on the art of spiritification leaned more towards how to differentiate the soul. He knew that once the soul separated from the body, the body would lose control and become an unconscious shell. This was a fatal weakness in combat. He wanted to develop a method to differentiate a portion of the soul and attach it to the body, allowing it to still act autonomously and even engage in simple combat when the soul was separated from the body.
This research was extremely profound, involving the essence of the soul and the subtle control of chakra. However, Zhang Hai's Mangekyou Sharingan and unique perception of soul power allowed him to make astonishing progress in this field. He began to experiment with subtly differentiating his soul, enabling it to flow within his body like chakra, thereby compensating for the lack of control over his physical body.
In addition to these profound experiments, Zhang Hai also frequently keeps abreast of external developments.
One day, Orochimaru was conducting an experiment on cell regeneration when he suddenly stopped what he was doing. He turned his head, his golden snake eyes fixed on Zhang Hai, a playful smile playing on his lips.
"Oh? Looks like someone's getting restless." Orochimaru's hoarse voice echoed in the laboratory. "Your little rascal named 'Haku' actually tried to break him out of prison."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of emotion crossed Zhang Hai's eyes. Bai… that gentle and loyal young man. He knew Bai's feelings for him, and he knew Bai would do anything for him. He immediately contacted Bai through the special mark he had left on Bai, reassuring him in time and stopping Bai's unrealistic prison break plan. He didn't want Bai to lose his life.
"It seems you have quite the charm." Orochimaru watched Zhang Hai finish handling everything, and once again revealed that playful smile. "However, this is not the reason I summoned you here. Someone has come to visit your 'prison'."
Zhang Hai raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. A visit? Who would visit a "traitor" sentenced to three years in prison?
"I have unlocked the first door for you." Orochimaru's voice carried a hint of temptation. "Go, go see your 'old friend.' Remember, don't disappoint me."
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat. He knew that Orochimaru's actions were not simply about sending him to see an "old friend." This was likely a test, a probe—a test of whether he could continue to feign innocence and conceal his true intentions.
He nodded, turned around, and prepared to leave the laboratory and head to the prison.
"Wait a minute." Orochimaru suddenly called out to him.
Zhang Hai stopped and turned to look at Orochimaru.
Orochimaru suddenly produced a small mirror in his hand. He handed the mirror to Zhang Hai with a mocking smile on his lips.
Zhang Hai took the mirror and subconsciously looked at his face. The mirror reflected a handsome face with well-defined features. His silver-white hair, though slightly disheveled, added to his untamed charm. After more than half a year of recuperation and research, his complexion was somewhat pale, but his eyes were more profound than before, and he exuded a restrained yet dangerous aura.