12dz Chapter 722 Go up!
Chapter 722 Go up!
"Go up!" Kakuzu pointed at the wind-attribute monster and commanded Zhang Hai.
Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Hai struggled to lift Bai and leaped onto the back of the wind-attribute monster. The monster flapped its wings, creating a whooshing sound, and shot out of the cave at incredible speed!
"Hey! Slow down! Slow down!" Zhang Hai was startled by the monster's sudden acceleration, and he felt as if he was about to be thrown off. He could only hold on tightly to the monster, afraid that he would fall.
Kakuzu looked at Zhang Hai's disheveled appearance, a barely perceptible sneer curling at the corner of his lips. He knew that Zhang Hai must be in a very sorry state right now.
He clearly knew Mei Terumi's location, because her chakra fluctuations were as conspicuous to him as a torch in the dark. He knew that a "good show" was about to unfold between the two of them.
……
The wind-attribute monster flew through the air at an incredible speed. Zhang Hai held it tightly, afraid of being thrown off. Bai, whom he held in his arms, remained unconscious, her face pale.
Soon, the monster led Zhang Hai to a secluded valley. In the valley, a familiar figure stood, her face showing pain and confusion. It was Terumi Mei.
When Zhang Hai saw Terumi Mei, a complex mix of emotions welled up inside him. He knew that he would eventually have to face her.
He made the monster land, then struggled to jump off its back. He looked at Mei Terumi; her face no longer held its former innocence, and her eyes had lost their former light. Her gaze was empty and desperate, as if she had lost all hope.
The two faced each other in silence, with only the howling wind in the valley.
Zhang Hai knew he had to break the silence. He took a deep breath, his voice slightly hoarse, "Mei Terumi... thank you. Thank you for saving me."
Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi's body trembled violently. She slowly raised her head, her eyes filled with coldness and indifference. "You don't need to thank me. I saved you only because I didn't want you to die without knowing why. I originally... wanted to kill you with my own hands." Her voice was icy, devoid of any emotion.
Zhang Hai felt a pang of pain in his heart. He knew that Terumi Mei was filled with hatred for him at that moment.
He slowly approached Mei Terumi, his eyes filled with pain. "Mei Terumi, do you regret it? Do you regret... marrying me?"
When Mei Terumi heard Zhang Hai's question, a flicker of pain and struggle flashed in her eyes. Her heart wavered; she couldn't be sure of her feelings. She loved him, yet she hated him. She hated that he had deceived and used her. But she couldn't deny that she still harbored strong feelings for him.
Seeing the struggling expression on Terumi Mei's face, Zhang Hai knew that she was enduring immense pain. He reached out and gently grasped Terumi Mei's hand.
“Mei Terumi, I will not regret what I have done,” Zhang Hai said affectionately, his voice trembling slightly as if he were trying his best to suppress his inner emotions. “I will only regret what I didn’t do. I love you. From the first moment I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you.”
He paused, his eyes filled with determination. "You are my wife. Whether you admit it or not, our fates are intertwined. I promise you, I will come and take you away in the future. Whether you like it or not, I will come and take you away."
Zhang Hai's words struck Terumi Mei's heart like a torrent. Her long-suppressed emotions erupted instantly. She could no longer control herself, and tears streamed down her face like a burst dam.
"Waaah..." Terumi Mei cried bitterly, her body trembling slightly, as if she wanted to cry out all her grievances and pain.
She suddenly threw herself into Zhang Hai's arms, hugging him tightly as if trying to meld him into her very being. Her tears soaked Zhang Hai's clothes, but he showed no disgust. He simply held Terumi Mei tightly, feeling her trembling body.
……
In the distance, Master Yuan saw this scene through the Water Mirror Technique and was so angry that he beat his chest and stamped his feet.
"That bastard! That bastard! How dare he deceive Terumi Mei right in front of me!" Genji roared, his face filled with anger and regret. He regretted letting Terumi Mei out and regretted not stopping her.
He knew that Mei Terumi had completely fallen for him.
……
Mei Terumi cried for a long time before finally stopping. She broke free from Zhang Hai's embrace, raised her head, and her eyes held a hint of confusion, pain, and expectation.
"Orb...do you really love me?" Mei Terumi's voice was slightly hoarse.
Zhang Hai looked into Terumi Mei's tear-filled eyes, her gaze filled with sincerity and determination.
“I love you,” Zhang Hai answered firmly, his voice deep and magnetic. “I love you, Terumi Mei.” He repeated the words “I love you” once more.
When Terumi Mei heard Zhang Hai's confession, her body trembled violently. A happy smile appeared on her face, a smile tinged with bitterness and determination.
She knew she loved him. No matter how many times he deceived her, no matter how many times he took advantage of her, she still loved him.
“Okay…I’ll wait for you,” Mei Terumi said softly, her voice filled with determination.
She didn't say anything more, only gave Zhang Hai a deep look, then left the valley without looking back. She knew she had to give him time, and she had to give herself time. She would wait for him here until the day he came to take her away.
Zhang Hai watched Terumi Mei's departing figure and couldn't help but sigh. He knew he had caused her immense harm this time. But he had no choice. He had to complete the mission.
He turned to look at Kakuzu's wind-attribute monster, his tone tinged with helplessness, "Lord Kakuzu, let's go."
Kakuzu glanced at Zhang Hai, his eyes filled with mockery. "Hmph! Uchiha brat, you're quite the sentimental one!"
Kakuzu glanced at Zhang Hai, his eyes filled with mockery. "Hmph! Uchiha brat, you're quite the sentimental one!"
Ignoring Kakuzu's taunts, Zhang Hai struggled to lift Bai and leaped onto the back of the wind-attribute monster. The monster flapped its wings, let out a clear cry, and sped away into the distance.
"Lord Kakuzu, please stop mocking me." Zhang Hai gave a wry smile. "Those words were spoken by me in the guise of Orb, and besides, my name isn't Orb."
Upon hearing this, Kakuzu's eyes flashed with a hint of realization. He looked at Zhang Hai, a barely perceptible sneer playing on his lips.
"Hahaha! Uchiha brat, you're a heartless bastard!" Kakuzu laughed wildly. "That's good! As a ninja, you should be heartless! Emotions will only be your weakness!"