vstars Chapter 742 Come Out
Chapter 742 Come Out
Emerging from the torture chamber and passing through several heavily guarded corridors, Tsunade led Zhang Hai to a heavy iron door deep within the prison. As the door slowly opened, the scene that greeted them instantly stunned Zhang Hai.
This isn't a prison; it's clearly a luxurious mansion!
The mansion's exterior, constructed of bluish-gray stone slabs, exudes a calm and rustic charm. The sturdy steel roof contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the interior wood veneer, creating a unique blend of cool and warm styles. Sunlight streams through enormous floor-to-ceiling windows, making the entire space bright and airy. It boasts a full range of modern amenities, including a steaming hot spring cave, where rising steam carries a faint scent of sulfur.
Zhang Hai looked around, his eyes filled with disbelief. Pointing at everything around him, he stammered, "This...this is really a prison?"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade frowned impatiently, her tone somewhat sharp: "It's a new prison! You've asked three times already! You've read the documents, it's written clearly there!" She was clearly annoyed by Zhang Hai's "making a fuss" reaction.
Seeing Tsunade's outburst, Zhang Hai immediately concealed his surprise. He knew perfectly well that while Tsunade outwardly appeared to lose everything gambling, she was actually a hidden millionaire. Moreover, as a medical ninja, especially one of the "Legendary Sannin," she was never short of money. This luxurious prison was likely built with her own savings.
Tsunade ignored Zhang Hai's inner grumbling and walked straight into the mansion. She pointed to a warm and comfortable room with a soft bed and all kinds of daily necessities.
“From now on, you… cough cough!” Tsunade was about to say “you will be locked up here from now on,” but she suddenly realized that she had let something slip, so she quickly coughed and changed her words, “I mean, you will live in this prison from now on. This is your private room.”
Looking at the soft, almost sinking-in-to-the-bed blankets and the various exquisite household items in the room, Zhang Hai couldn't feel at ease. This wasn't a prison; it was several times more luxurious and comfortable than his old dormitory in the Anbu! A sense of unease crept into his heart, and he asked softly, "Tsunade-neechan...did you secretly bring me out without the Hokage's knowledge? This...does this count as a prison break?"
"You!!" Upon hearing Zhang Hai's words, Tsunade's eyebrows furrowed, and anger instantly ignited in her eyes. She abruptly raised her hand, as if to strike.
Seeing this, Zhang Hai immediately shut his mouth, raised his hands in surrender, and plastered a fawning smile on his face: "Oh! Sister Tsunade, I was just kidding! Just kidding! Please don't be angry, I was wrong! I was wrong! I'll stay in this prison and I won't run away! I'll listen to whatever you say, if you tell me to go east, I'll never go west!"
Tsunade withdrew her hand, glaring at him irritably. "You're smart to know what's good for you! Humph!" She pulled a stack of task sheets from her pocket and casually stuck them on the wall. "These are your tasks. One task per day, no slacking off! If you don't finish them, you'll be in big trouble!"
Zhang Hai stepped forward, looking at the densely packed task sheets pasted on the wall, his eyes filled with doubt. He randomly picked one up and glanced at it, discovering that the research content on it was actually a topic he had started researching more than half a year ago.
"These tasks... weren't they started being researched more than half a year ago? Why aren't they finished yet?" Zhang Hai asked, puzzled. Given his efficiency, these studies should have yielded results long ago.
Upon hearing Zhang Hai's words, Tsunade's face flashed with embarrassment. Instead of answering his question, she abruptly turned around and roared at him, "You're a prisoner! No questions allowed! Just complete the mission properly! Stop talking nonsense!" Her tone was tinged with anger and embarrassment, clearly indicating she didn't want Zhang Hai to know the "secrets" behind it all.
Tsunade looked at Zhang Hai, her eyes filled with complex emotions. Her earlier anger and playfulness had vanished, replaced by deep worry. She sighed, her voice low and heavy: "Zhang Hai, the future war situation will be even more complicated. This time, Konoha suffered a crushing defeat, and as the commander, I bear inescapable responsibility. The command of the next battle will likely not fall to me." She paused, her eyes filled with a hint of reluctance and a plea for his attention, "On the battlefield, you must protect yourself, understand?" She knew the situation she was about to face and sensed that the higher-ups would place the blame on her, and she would lose her current power.
Zhang Hai saw the worry in Tsunade's eyes and his heart stirred slightly. He knew Tsunade wasn't lying; Konoha had suffered heavy losses this time, and as the supreme commander, Tsunade was undoubtedly under immense pressure. A cynical smile curled at the corner of his lips, tinged with a mischievous teasing: "Of course, I can't bear to die. I haven't fulfilled a single promise I made to you." His words carried a layer of ambiguous implication.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's pretty face flushed crimson. She recalled the intimate touches and whispers they had shared in the mansion's hot spring cave the previous night, and a wave of weakness washed over her. If there weren't other people present, she would have loved to throw herself into Zhang Hai's arms and feel his warm embrace. She gave Zhang Hai a reproachful glare, but couldn't hide the shyness on her face.
However, Zhang Hai's next words instantly turned Tsunade's shyness into displeasure. His smile faded, and his tone became serious: "However, I can't go back to the village with you this time. I have something to do."
"No way!" Tsunade refused without hesitation. Her face instantly darkened, filled with a hint of complaint and worry. "You always like to run away! What time is it now? The war isn't completely over yet, all countries are on high alert, it's very dangerous outside. If you go out now, aren't you just asking for trouble?"
Zhang Hai knew Tsunade was worried about him, but he had more important things to do. He explained, "During my two battles with the Tsuchikage last time, I discovered some shortcomings in my weapon. So, I'm going to the Land of Craftsmen to forge a more suitable, custom-made weapon." He didn't reveal his true purpose, but instead used a seemingly reasonable excuse to cover it up.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes filled with reluctance. She walked up to Zhang Hai, reached out, and gently grasped his arm, her tone pleading: "Do we have to go now? Can't we wait a while?" She thought she knew Zhang Hai well enough, but at this moment, she found that this man always had thoughts and actions that she couldn't quite understand.