12dz Chapter 674 Leaving Sunagakure
Chapter 674 Leaving Sunagakure
"Leave Sunagakure?" Zhang Hai was slightly taken aback. He knew that Sasori and Sunagakure did not have a good relationship, but he did not expect him to make such a thorough decision.
“Yes.” Scorpion nodded, his eyes filled with determination. “Before that, I want to do something big.” He paused, his tone hesitant and uneasy. “But I’m not entirely sure about this. So, before I do it, I want to see you and fulfill a wish in my heart.”
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat. He knew that the "big deal" Scorpion spoke of was no ordinary matter. His deep eyes were fixed on Scorpion, and he asked in a low voice, "What do you want to do?"
A glint of madness flashed in Sasori's eyes, his voice low and filled with killing intent: "I will assassinate the Third Kazekage!"
"What?!" Zhang Hai's expression changed drastically upon hearing this. Assassinate Feng Ying?! This was undoubtedly a shocking plan, and the consequences of failure would be unimaginable.
"No! This is too dangerous!" Zhang Hai objected without hesitation. "The Third Kazekage is incredibly powerful, and as the Kage of a village, he must have countless guards and sensory ninjas around him. Your strength alone is simply not enough to complete this mission!"
He looked into Sasori's resolute eyes, trying to persuade him to abandon this insane idea. "Scorpion, come with me to Konoha. I can use my influence in Konoha to help you forge an identity and live safely there. In the future, when you have greater power or a more elaborate plan, I'll help you assassinate the Kazekage, how about that?"
However, Scorpion's face remained unwavering. He shook his head, his tone resolute: "I can't wait that long. My hatred has been suppressed for far too long. I can't wait even a day longer!" He looked at Zhang Hai, his eyes filled with undeniable determination, "My mind is made up, and no one can stop me!"
Zhang Hai looked into Scorpion's eyes, burning with the flames of vengeance, and his heart skipped a beat. He knew Scorpion's mind was made up, and no amount of persuasion could change his mind. Since he couldn't stop him, then he could only...
“Alright!” Zhang Hai’s voice became deep and powerful, his eyes flashing with determination. “Since you’ve made up your mind, I’ll go with you! We’ll assassinate Feng Ying together!”
Upon hearing this, the puppet's body trembled violently, a look of unbelievable joy flashing in its eyes. It hadn't expected Zhang Hai to agree so readily, even willing to share this enormous risk with it.
However, amidst his surprise, a hint of worry appeared on Sasori's face. "Brother Kurotsuchi, you...you're a Konoha ninja. If Konoha finds out you helped me assassinate the Kazekage of Sunagakure, it will cause a war between the two villages! You'll be implicated too!"
Looking at the worry on Scorpion's face, Zhang Hai felt a warmth in his heart. He knew that Scorpion was thinking of him.
He gently patted Sasori's shoulder, his voice tinged with disdain and arrogance: "The so-called identity of a ninja is just a shell to me; it can't bind me at all. What I value more is the relationship between us, this promise." He wouldn't let any identity or rule hinder his protection of those around him.
Looking into Sasori's puppet-like eyes, which were slightly moist with emotion, Zhang Hai felt a pang of tenderness in his heart. He knew that deep down, Sasori still longed for the warmth of family. He raised his hand, chakra surged, and the marks on his arm flickered once more. Then, two crystal-clear coffins appeared out of thin air before them.
"This is..." Scorpion looked at the crystal coffin that had suddenly appeared before him, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He didn't know what Zhang Hai's intention was in taking out the crystal coffin at this time.
Looking into Sasori's puppet-like eyes, blinded by hatred, Zhang Hai felt a mix of emotions. He knew the best course of action now was to calm Sasori down and help him see clearly what he was clinging to. He raised his hand, chakra surged, and the marks on his arm flickered again. Then, two crystal-clear coffins appeared out of thin air in front of them.
"This is..." Scorpion looked at the crystal coffin that had suddenly appeared before him, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He didn't know what Zhang Hai's intention was in taking out the crystal coffin at this moment. However, when his gaze pierced through the transparent barrier of the crystal coffin and he saw the person lying inside, his body trembled violently, and the puppet's eyes widened instantly, tears welling up uncontrollably.
Inside the crystal coffin, two lifelike bodies lay quietly, their faces serene, as if they had simply fallen into a deep sleep. They were Scorpion's parents.
“Father…Father…Mother…” Sasori’s voice trembled with disbelief. He reached out, his hand shaking as he tried to touch the crystal coffin, yet fearing it was all just an illusion. Tears streamed from his puppet-like eyes, sliding down his cold cheeks. These were not ordinary tears, but crystalline droplets formed from condensed chakra, carrying the purest sorrow and longing from the depths of his heart. He had never imagined that he would see his parents’ “remains” again in his lifetime.
Looking at Scorpion's heartbroken expression, Zhang Hai felt a ripple of emotion. He knew he had achieved his goal. His purpose in displaying his parents' remains was to calm Scorpion, who was blinded by hatred, and to make him re-examine everything he had done. He also wanted Scorpion to feel that there was more to this world than just cold hatred; there was also a glimmer of warmth.
"Thank you... Brother Heitu..." Scorpion's voice was thick with emotion and choked with sobs. He turned to look at Zhang Hai, his eyes filled with boundless gratitude. "Thank you... for preserving my parents so well..."
Zhang Hai sighed softly, recalling the moment he saw Sasori's parents' bodies. At that time, he was merely a newly arrived soul, the original owner of the body a recent graduate and low-ranking ninja. He witnessed Sasori's parents' deaths and saw his teacher, Hatake Sakumo's, weary yet compassionate face. His teacher ultimately didn't choose to leave Sasori's parents' bodies on the battlefield, but secretly brought them back and gave them a proper burial. Perhaps, in his teacher's heart, there had also been a trace of weariness with war and pity for life.
“No need to thank me.” Zhang Hai’s voice was low and calm. “Their bodies were handled by my teacher himself. He just didn’t want to see innocent lives being discarded carelessly.”
After hearing Zhang Hai's words, Scorpion was filled with a mixture of grief and gratitude, but his hatred for the Third Kazekage had become even deeper and more intense. He knew that his parents' deaths were not merely accidents on the battlefield, but also the result of the Third Kazekage's misjudgment. This hatred spread through his body like a poison, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.