vstars Chapter 610 Unscathed
Chapter 610 Unscathed
She stood there unharmed, proving that Chiyo's prized poison skills were utterly insignificant in front of her.
Tsunade, as Konoha's commander in this battle, accepted this hard-won victory. Looking at the agreement in her hand, a tired yet satisfied smile appeared on her face. Tsunade's performance in this battle was undoubtedly outstanding. Her medical ninjutsu, her command abilities, and her formidable taijutsu, no less than that of a Kage, were all displayed vividly on the battlefield. The image of the "Konoha Princess" was further solidified after this battle, becoming a new pillar of Konoha's spirit. Zhang Hai, who had witnessed the entire battle, was filled with admiration for her. He could easily imagine that even if Tsunade left Konoha for a long time in the future, becoming Hokage would be a simple matter of a word; no one could rival her.
With this, the battles in Sunagakure and Iwagakure had ended, Amegakure had long since withdrawn from the battlefield, and Kumogakure, after suffering heavy losses, had gone into hiding to lick its wounds. The Second Shinobi World War had come to a complete end after this battle. The long-awaited peace, built upon countless lives and blood, was finally about to arrive.
Even the legendary Sannin, seasoned by countless battles, felt a wave of exhaustion. Orochimaru's face was pale, Jiraiya's eyes held a weariness, and Tsunade handed the peace treaty she had just received to White Fang. She didn't rush back with the army, choosing instead to walk slowly, as if trying to inhale the hard-won peace. Zhang Hai had intended to return with White Fang, but for some reason, just as he was about to embark on his journey home, Tsunade called him back.
"Zhang Hai." Tsunade's voice carried an unquestionable command, causing her to stop in her tracks.
White Fang glanced at Zhang Hai but said nothing. He knew Tsunade must have had a reason for stopping Zhang Hai; perhaps she wanted to learn more about his abilities, or perhaps she intended to guide him in medical ninjutsu. In his opinion, it wouldn't hurt for Zhang Hai to learn medical ninjutsu from Tsunade. He left directly, clearly intending to bring this good news back to the village as soon as possible, so that the villagers of Konoha could share in this joy.
Zhang Hai stopped and turned around, his masked face looking at Tsunade with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Tsunade slowly walked up to him, scrutinizing him from head to toe with a deep and inquisitive gaze. "You little rascal, you've been hiding your true abilities quite well." Her tone sounded somewhat reproachful, but her eyes revealed admiration and curiosity. "Besides your superb swordsmanship, there's that medical ninjutsu you learned from who-knows-where..." She paused, her tone becoming serious, even grave, "and that... soul-leaving technique you used to heal Kato Dan before."
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat. He knew Tsunade would notice his Spirit Transformation Technique sooner or later, since he had used it in a moment of desperation and hadn't deliberately concealed it. He remained silent for a moment, carefully choosing his words, and finally decided to be more honest, but still reserved. "That's... a secret technique of my family, called the Spirit Transformation Technique." He didn't mention his experience of traveling through worlds, only attributing the ability to his family.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing him closely. "Spirit Transformation Technique? I've heard Dan mention it, but I've never seen such a complete separation of the soul from the body. And… after leaving your body, you can still attack, even instantly killing enemies. This transcends the realm of conventional Spirit Transformation Techniques." Her tone was filled with curiosity; she always harbored a great deal of curiosity about unknown abilities. She recalled Zhang Hai's strange abilities displayed in the previous battle, and his uncanny methods of concealment; now, they all seemed to have a reasonable explanation.
Zhang Hai explained in a deep voice, "My spirit transformation technique is slightly different from ordinary spirit transformation techniques. It allows my soul to completely separate from my body while retaining a certain physical form and attack power. As for the instant kill you saw, that's because in that state, I can directly attack the target's soul." He did not reveal the essence of the soul or the transmigration experience behind it, but simply described its surface phenomena.
“A direct attack on the soul…” Tsunade muttered to herself, a hint of horror flashing in her eyes. This was an unheard-of ability; if used properly, it would be practically invincible. But then, she thought of its limitations. “I’ve observed that when your soul leaves your body, your physical body falls into a coma and becomes defenseless. That’s its weakness, isn’t it?”
“Yes.” Zhang Hai nodded in agreement. “The physical body is the biggest weakness. Once the physical body is damaged, the soul will also be affected, or even dissipate.”
Tsunade nodded, satisfied with Zhang Hai's honesty. She pondered for a moment, then her tone softened again, carrying a hint of persuasion: "Your talent in medical ninjutsu is exceptionally high. Although I don't know where you learned it, your control over chakra and your understanding of your body far surpass ordinary people. Add to that this unique Spirit Transformation Technique… If you can perfectly combine these two, your future achievements will be limitless." She looked at Zhang Hai, her eyes filled with admiration and anticipation. "If you're willing, I can further guide you in medical ninjutsu. As for your Spirit Transformation Technique, we can also study it together, exploring how to minimize its weaknesses."
Zhang Hai was taken aback by Tsunade's request, and a warm feeling welled up inside him. To receive personal guidance from this legendary medical ninja was undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Moreover, he had always hoped to make a breakthrough regarding the weaknesses of the Spirit Transformation Technique. He nodded, his voice tinged with gratitude: "Lady Tsunade, I am willing."
"That's good." Tsunade smiled, a hint of relief appearing on her tired face. "In that case, let's walk back slowly."
On the way back to the village, it was just the two of them. Night fell, and the starlight illuminated their figures walking side by side. Tsunade set aside the dignity of being one of the Legendary Sannin, and chatted casually with Zhang Hai like an ordinary senior ninja. They talked about the meaning of the war, the lives lost, and their longing for peace in the future.
"War...it's so cruel." Tsunade looked at the moon in the sky and sighed softly. "Every peace is built on the backs of countless lives. Dan...he's a good boy."
Upon hearing Kato Dan's name, Zhang Hai's eyes dimmed slightly. He remained silent for a moment, then said softly, "Yes. He was a true hero." He recalled Kato Dan's dying words, and the heavy promise in his heart resurfaced.
Tsunade seemed to sense his emotions and said with a hint of comfort, "Before he died, he was still thinking about his niece, Shizune."