12dz Chapter 869 Here
Chapter 869 Here
"I'm here."
Zhang Hai's voice echoed in her mind, tinged with a hint of teasing, "What? You've only just parted ways and you're already missing your nanny?"
"No, that's not it!" Lin scolded inwardly, then her tone became somewhat doubtful, "Um... Lord Ye, there's a question I've always wanted to ask you."
"explain."
"Kakashi's attitude towards you... seems particularly strange." Rin carefully organized her thoughts. "Although he's usually quite cold to everyone, he doesn't act that way towards Minato-sensei, or even Obito. But when he's with you, he seems particularly... particularly hostile? And there seems to be something else mixed in with that hostility. Did you offend him before?"
Zhang Hai remained silent for a moment, his mind filled with images of the silver-haired brat who cried his heart out at White Fang's funeral, and the cold-blooded killer in the Dark Division who later took on missions like crazy just to numb himself.
"It's nothing, maybe it's just that I have a face that he dislikes." Zhang Hai didn't answer directly, but changed the subject, "But you, little girl. You seem to care a lot about that expressionless face. You've brought him a first-aid kit, spoken up for him, and even observed such subtle emotional changes so carefully."
"Hey?!"
In her mental world, Rin was clearly flustered for a moment. "I...I was just concerned about my teammates! After all, I'm a medical ninja!"
"Really?" Zhang Hai's voice was full of mockery. "Then why weren't you so anxious to analyze Obito's mental state when he was injured? Admit it, Rin. Don't you like that arrogant brat?"
Lin remained silent for a long time.
Just when Zhang Hai thought she would shyly deny it like an ordinary little girl, Lin's voice was unexpectedly frank and firm.
"um, yes."
"I like Kakashi."
Lin said softly to herself, her tone gentle yet earnest, "Although he is always cold and doesn't like to talk, I know that he is actually more gentle than anyone else. He just... just hides himself too deeply."
"Oh, I didn't realize you were such a romantic." Zhang Hai raised an eyebrow in surprise. "What about Obito? Even a toad on the roadside could see how much he loves you."
“Obito… is also a very important comrade.” Rin’s voice was a little downcast. “But my feelings for him are different from my feelings for Kakashi. And… I haven’t found a chance to tell Kakashi yet.”
"When do you plan to confess your feelings?" Zhang Hai asked.
“I don’t know…” Lin said, somewhat confused. “Maybe after this mission is over? Maybe… when everyone goes back safely to celebrate.”
"Is the mission over...?"
Zhang Hai sighed inwardly. Silly girl, the outcome of this mission is destined to be devoid of celebration, only blood and tears.
"Then keep up the good work." Zhang Hai's voice softened a bit. "Do what you want to do, and don't leave any regrets. In this damned world, being able to express your feelings is a miracle in itself."
"Okay! Thank you, big brother!"
Lin's mood seemed to brighten, and her steps became lighter.
Zhang Hai severed the mental connection and looked at the brown-haired figure moving among the shadows of the trees ahead, his expression becoming somewhat complicated.
"What a pity... I hope this flower won't wither too soon."
In the jungle, dappled light and shadows cast shadows, and danger lurks in the shadows.
"Watch out! Enemy!"
Zhang Hai's voice suddenly exploded in the minds of the three.
Almost simultaneously, Obito reacted with astonishing speed, his hands rapidly forming hand seals, even faster than during his usual training.
"Art fire escape ho fireball!"
A huge, orange-red fireball roared out and slammed into the seemingly empty bushes directly in front of them.
boom!
Flames exploded, and a wave of heat swept through. Two figures emerged disheveled from the flames; they were two Jonin from Iwagakure, Daishi and Kagami.
"They actually managed to find us? These kids from Konoha are pretty capable." Firelight dusted off the sparks on his clothes and sneered.
"Stop wasting time talking to them, stick to the plan!" Daishi shouted, his figure suddenly becoming transparent, as if merging into the surrounding air.
“Disappeared?!” Obito’s pupils contracted.
"It's camouflage invisibility!" Kakashi shouted. "Rin! Watch out behind you!"
However, everything was too fast.
The Iwa ninja were clearly well-prepared and had a strong strategy against this three-person team setup. The firelight in front drew enemy fire, while the cloaked Oishi took the opportunity to flank from behind.
"Caught!"
A chilling voice rang in Nohara Rin's ear. Before she could react, a thick arm had already locked her throat, and another hand swiftly pressed several pressure points on her body, sealing her chakra.
"Rin!" Obito and Kakashi exclaimed at the same time.
"Hmph, I'm taking the medical ninja with me." Oishi's figure appeared, and he quickly retreated while holding Rin hostage. "If you want her back, come after us! But only if... you survive!"
After saying that, Da Shi and Huo Guang exchanged a glance, and the two of them, along with Lin, instantly disappeared into the depths of the dense forest.
……
"Damn it!"
A cold glint flashed in Zhang Hai's eyes, hidden in the shadows. Although Lin would indeed be taken away according to the original plot, as the nanny, he couldn't just stand by and watch this happen right under his nose without doing anything.
"Save the people first."
Zhang Hai moved swiftly, about to give chase.
at this time.
Om-! ! !
A terrifying, suffocating gravity descended from the sky without warning, as if the entire sky had collapsed.
"what?!"
Zhang Hai's expression changed drastically, his body suddenly froze, and he was forced to retreat from his instantaneous state, his feet sinking deep into the mud.
He looked up abruptly and saw a short old man hovering in the sky above him. The old man had a distinctive big red nose and was standing with his hands behind his back, looking down at him with a mixture of mockery and murderous intent in his eyes.
"The Third Tsuchikage... Ohnoki?!"
For the first time, Zhang Hai's voice betrayed shock.
Why is this supreme commander, who should be overseeing everything from Iwagakure, appearing on the outskirts of Kannabi Bridge in this godforsaken place?!
"Heh heh, those Konoha Anbu brats, they've got a pretty quick reaction."
Onoki stroked his beard, the chakra emanating from him as heavy as a mountain. "During World War II, your Konoha suffered heavy losses because of this despicable tactic of attacking our supply lines. As the saying goes, 'once bitten, twice shy,' how could I possibly fall into the same trap twice?"
"To prevent history from repeating itself, I came here in person to wait for the fish to come to me. Unexpectedly, I not only caught a few small shrimp, but also a big fish!"