12dz Chapter 600 Beautiful
Chapter 600 Beautiful
Looking at Zhang Hai's face, which appeared somewhat tired yet gentle in the candlelight, she seemed lost in thought, a silly smile inexplicably appearing on her face. At that moment, she felt the world was beautiful.
A simple home-cooked meal quickly came to an end in a warm and harmonious atmosphere. After dinner, Xi Ri Hong took the initiative to get up and clear the dishes, and diligently went to the kitchen to clean up, leaving Zhang Hai and Zhen Hong in the living room.
Zhen Hong looked at Zhang Hai with a hint of inquiry in her eyes: "I heard from the Hokage that you joined the Anbu?"
Zhang Hai nodded in agreement, without denying it.
Upon hearing this, Zhen Hong's eyes flashed with a hint of confusion: "Why did you choose to join the Anbu? As White Fang's disciple, you should know the dangers of Anbu missions. They are not something ordinary ninjas can endure." His tone was calm, yet it carried the concern of an elder.
Zhang Hai did not answer the question directly, but simply said, "It's wartime now, and any ninja will be in danger." He knew that his reasons could not be made public, nor was there any need to explain them.
After hearing this, Zhenhong didn't press further, but simply sighed with emotion: "You've grown a lot and matured considerably during this time." He paused, then asked, "When will we depart for the next mission?"
"Three days later," Zhang Hai answered truthfully.
A thoughtful look flashed in Zhenhong's eyes, and then he made a decision that surprised Zhang Hai: "You'll stay at home for the next three days." He pointed towards the study, "I will continue to teach you some illusion magic."
Zhang Hai looked up abruptly, staring at Shinku in astonishment. Shinku Yuhi, one of Konoha's strongest genjutsu users, had actually offered to teach him genjutsu? This was undoubtedly a godsend. He bowed deeply in gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Shinku-sensei!"
Shinku's previously serious face suddenly broke into a smile, a smile tinged with slyness and admiration. He waved his hand and said, "Now that you've joined the Anbu, you're my subordinate. No need for formalities. How much you learn depends on your own abilities."
Zhang Hai suddenly understood. So that's how it is! Besides being Kurenai Yuhi's father, Kurenai Yuhi was also the leader of the Anbu in Konoha! No wonder he served as temporary commander when the Third Hokage was away. This news deepened his respect for Kurenai Yuhi even further.
Soon, Zhang Hai arrived at Zhen Hong's study again. As always, the study was filled with various books, but this time, Zhang Hai noticed that Zhen Hong had organized a section, dividing the books into several categories, clearly containing illusion scrolls and notes that Zhang Hai hadn't studied before. This indicated that Zhen Hong had planned to teach Zhang Hai, and might even have prepared before his return. This thoughtfulness and care moved Zhang Hai deeply.
Without much small talk, the two quickly began studying and researching genjutsu. Shinku patiently guided them, imparting the essence of genjutsu in its entirety, explaining everything from chakra control and illusion construction to psychological suggestion in a clear and concise manner. Zhang Hai, on the other hand, immersed himself completely, absorbing the knowledge with great eagerness. The powerful perception and learning ability of his three-tomoe Sharingan allowed him to progress rapidly.
After finishing cleaning the kitchen, Yuhi Kou quietly went to the bedroom door. Peeking through the crack, she leaned against the doorframe, gazing intently at the two people studying diligently inside. Her father explained things meticulously, while Zhang Hai listened attentively, occasionally asking questions; the two were deeply engrossed in their discussion. A silly smile played on Yuhi Kou's lips, and a warm feeling welled up inside her.
Three days passed swiftly, like a fleeting moment. As the first rays of dawn were about to tear through the night, Zhang Hai emerged from his study. Though a trace of fatigue lingered on his face, his spirit was exceptionally high. He sincerely remarked that having such a quiet learning environment and receiving such generous instruction from a powerful figure was truly a blessing. These three days of study had elevated Zhang Hai's understanding of genjutsu to a new level. His previous use of the "Darkness Travel Technique" was merely a superficial imitation, relying solely on the Sharingan's copying ability. But now, under Shinku's tutelage, he had thoroughly grasped its principles, enabling him to control the range of darkness more precisely and conserve chakra to the maximum extent, preventing his chakra from being depleted after only a few uses.
Zhang Hai glanced at the still-dark sky outside and sighed softly. He took out a delicate little bird-shaped puppet from his ninja tool pouch and gently placed it in front of Kurenai Yuhi's door. The little bird was so lifelike, as if it might take flight at any moment. Then, he put on the ANBU's signature cat-shaped mask, and with a flash, disappeared silently into the night, heading towards the gates of Konoha Village.
The moment Zhang Hai left, Yuhi Hong, who had been fast asleep, seemed to sense something as if by telepathy. She groggily pushed open the door, the cool air instantly waking her. She immediately saw the exquisite little bird puppet on the floor and realized something was wrong. Without thinking twice, she rushed to the study.
In the study, her father, Shinku, was tidying up the scattered books on illusion magic. Hearing footsteps, he turned around, looked at his daughter, and his eyes held a deep meaning.
“He is now a true ninja, Kurenai.” Kurenai’s voice was heavy with a hint of relief. “If you want to catch up with him, you’ll have to work hard.”
Hearing this, Kurenai clutched the little bird puppet tightly in her hand. She understood; Zhang Hai had set off on another mission, perhaps to another brutal battlefield. Looking at her father, her eyes filled with an unprecedented determination: "I will study hard and graduate from school as soon as possible. I want to become a ninja too!" She knew that only by becoming strong could she truly stand shoulder to shoulder with him, instead of forever being protected by him.
Looking at the undisguised determination in his daughter's eyes, Kurenai's previously tense lips curved into a slight smile of relief. He reached out and gently patted Kurenai's head, softly saying, "Yes, I believe in you." Those four simple words, without any embellishment, contained a father's deepest affirmation and support for his daughter.
After leaving Konoha, Zhang Hai didn't linger, quickly maneuvering his eagle puppet into the sky. High above, the view was unobstructed, and his flight speed was extremely fast, allowing him to reach the Sunagakure battlefield as quickly as possible. However, just before reaching his destination, Zhang Hai retracted the eagle puppet, transforming it back into a scroll. This wasn't the Iwagakure battlefield; the Sunagakure ninjas were no strangers to puppet techniques, and the desert terrain was open, making the puppet's presence easily reveal his identity and cause unnecessary trouble.