12dz Chapter 844 Support!
Chapter 844 Support!
Looking at the spirited Shisui, the Third Hokage pondered for a moment before nodding heavily: "Good! Shisui, your speed and genjutsu are exactly what you need to deal with those taijutsu ninjas from Kumogakure. I approve your request. Depart immediately to support Minato Namikaze!"
"Yes!" Zhi Shui accepted the order, turned to leave, but stopped and glanced at Zhang Hai. "Where is Captain Zhang Hai?"
The Third Hokage turned his gaze to Zhang Hai, who had remained silent, a hint of consideration flashing in his eyes.
“Zhang Hai has just been through a fierce battle and is still injured, so it's not advisable for him to rush to the front lines immediately. Since the threat from Kirigakure remains, the security of the village is equally important.” The Third Hokage waved his hand and issued a new order, “Zhang Hai, you will stay in the village and be responsible for coordinating the Anbu's efforts to eliminate and defend against the remaining forces of Kirigakure. You must ensure the safety of the village and prevent a repeat of the situation where a thick fog shrouds Konoha.”
"Understood." Zhang Hai bowed slightly, but the corners of his mouth under the mask couldn't help but turn up slightly.
This was like a godsend. Staying in the village to handle security not only meant having a great deal of freedom of movement, but more importantly, it finally gave him ample time to deal with that huge problem still lying dormant in the laboratory.
……
After leaving the Hokage Building, Zhang Hai did not linger and went straight back to the underground laboratory through the secret passage.
"Sealing Technique - Release".
As the barrier opened, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out.
Inside the treatment chamber, Mei Terumi was idly drawing circles on the water's surface with her finger. Hearing footsteps, she abruptly looked up, her previously dim eyes instantly brightening, as if the entire laboratory had been illuminated by her smile.
Whether it was due to the special "treatment" she had received before, or the nourishment of love, Mei Terumi, though still somewhat weak, radiated an unprecedented, dazzling beauty. Her once youthful features now possessed a mature woman's allure and charm, and every gesture she made exuded a captivating allure.
"So you finally decided to come back!"
Mei Terumi pouted, her tone full of complaint, "Leaving me alone in this cold place for so long, I thought you were going to do something dangerous again."
Seeing her acting all coquettish, Zhang Hai finally relaxed. He walked over and affectionately stroked her wet, long hair.
"There's no way around it, things are in complete chaos outside. I need to go report to that old man and try to get you a 'legal leave' to stay here and recover from your injuries."
"Complete chaos?" Mei Terumi keenly caught the key phrase, her eyes flickered, and she asked somewhat guiltily, "You mean... a fight broke out?"
"Hmm." Zhang Hai found a chair and sat down, casually picking up an apple and peeling it. "While you were unconscious and receiving treatment, your main force from Kirigakure launched a surprise attack under the cover of fog. The leader was that guy named Ao, who led more than two hundred men and stormed into Konoha's gates with great momentum."
"what?!"
Mei Terumi was startled, her face instantly turning pale. "Then... what happened? Is Konoha alright? Are you hurt?"
Although she ran away on her own to find Zhang Hai, she is still a member of Kirigakure. If Zhang Hai is injured or Konoha suffers heavy losses because of this war, her situation, caught in the middle, will become extremely awkward and painful.
"Don't worry." Zhang Hai handed her the peeled apple. "They're just a bunch of rabble. Even the Seven Ninja Swordsmen are all dead. What can that Ao with only one Byakugan do? He was chased and beaten by the Hyuga clan and ran back in a panic. This battle was over before it even started."
"call……"
Mei Terumi breathed a long sigh of relief and patted her chest. "That's good, that's good... I was so scared."
Then, she glanced at Zhang Hai with a complicated expression, her eyes filled with a mixture of relief and lingering fear.
"It seems... my escape this time was truly a lucky break. If I had gone with Qing and the others..."
"Then you're probably already a trophy of the Hyuga clan by now," Zhang Hai rolled his eyes at her, "or maybe that old man, the Third Hokage, knocked you flying with a stick."
"Hehe, that's why I said you're my lucky star." Mei Terumi took a bite of her apple and smiled sweetly. "As long as I'm by your side, I'm not afraid even if the sky falls down."
Looking at her carefree attitude, Zhang Hai shook his head helplessly, but he couldn't hide the smile in his eyes.
"Alright, stop joking around. Now that the war is temporarily over, and I've received orders to stay behind, I'll be here with you until you're completely healed."
"Really?!" Mei Terumi's eyes lit up, forgetting all about eating her apple. "You'll stay with me all the time? You don't have to go to war anymore?"
"Really." Zhang Hai nodded, his gaze gentle. "Until you're fully recovered, or until I figure out how to get rid of this troublesome person."
"I'm not leaving!" Mei Terumi immediately grabbed his arm. "I'm staying here! If you dare to kick me out, I'll... I'll cry!"
"Okay, okay, I won't send you away." Zhang Hai let her hug him, but in his heart he was already planning his next move.
Although we are safe for now, hiding this young lady from an enemy country in the core area of Konoha to recuperate is a protracted war that is more dangerous and exciting than the war itself.
The soft lighting inside the laboratory contrasted sharply with the raging war outside.
"Hey, Zhang Hai..."
Mei Terumi took a small bite of an apple, her cheeks puffed out, but her eyes held a hint of caution. "You said Konoha won, so did Kirigakure... really lose badly?"
Zhang Hai couldn't help but chuckle as he looked at her conflicted expression, which showed both concern for her "family" and fear of offending her "husband's family."
"Isn't that a pointless question? If Konoha had lost, I'd probably be out there being hunted down by your Kirigakure people, or already tied up as a trophy by that guy Ao. I wouldn't have time to peel an apple for you here."
He reached out and gently flicked Mei Terumi's smooth forehead. "Don't worry, although Kirigakure lost face this time, they managed to minimize their losses in time. Apart from the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist being crippled, the main force ran faster than rabbits, and hardly anyone died. It's... a stroke of luck amidst misfortune."
"The Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist..."
Mentioning those words made Mei Terumi's body instinctively tremble. The image of the red Grim Reaper descending from the sky and the terrifying scene of him shattering space with his foot flashed through her mind again.