vstars Chapter 608 Broken
Chapter 608 Broken
“Dan…” he murmured softly, his voice hoarse. What a good person Kato Dan was! From the moment they met, Dan had shown selfless kindness. He was always ready to help others, always putting their safety first. Even after learning of Zhang Hai's plight, he unhesitatingly shared his most precious secret technique—the Spirit Transformation Technique—without holding back a single word. They had carried out missions in perfect harmony, entrusting each other with their backs countless times. Yet now, this friend who valued life above all else was dying right before his eyes. This helpless sorrow made Zhang Hai deeply understand the cruelty and ruthlessness of war, and it also ignited the most primal killing intent within him.
He slowly stood up, a chilling killing intent emanating from him, an aura that seemed to freeze the surrounding air. He looked at the several equally grieving Konoha ninja beside Kato Dan, and asked in a low, murderous voice, "Kill...kill his Sand Ninja...which direction did they go?"
Several teammates were stunned by the killing intent emanating from him and almost instinctively pointed in a direction.
"What are you doing! Don't be impulsive!" Tsunade's voice suddenly rang out. She immediately scolded him, trying to stop Zhang Hai. "Going there alone like this is just throwing your life away!" She knew that Zhang Hai was very strong, but the battlefield could change in an instant. Rashly pursuing him would only put him in danger.
However, Zhang Hai was blinded by rage. He looked at Tsunade with unwavering determination, his tone resolute and unquestionable: "Protect my body." He said only this, and then a chilling burst of chakra erupted from his body.
"They can't escape!"
As his words fell, a nearly transparent dark soul burst forth from Zhang Hai's body, flying at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye towards the direction the Sand Ninja had fled. He decided to break his promise to White Fang, even at the cost of his own life, to avenge Kato Dan.
At this moment, the Sand Ninja who had just completed their "important mission" were secretly gloating, hastily fleeing the battlefield, believing they had escaped unscathed. However, in the next second, they suddenly felt an icy chill shoot from their feet to the top of their heads, as if an invisible hand had gripped their hearts. Zhang Hai's dark soul instantly entered their bodies, and before they could even utter a sound or react, his soul was completely annihilated. The entire process took less than a second, and the Sand Ninja's bodies stiffened and collapsed to the ground, silently losing their lives, without even having time to experience the pain of death.
Although Zhang Hai possessed a wide range of skills—swordsmanship, taijutsu, puppetry, medical ninjutsu—his strongest technique was undoubtedly the Spirit Transformation Technique. His dark soul was an existence that had endured countless worlds without fading, possessing power surpassing that of ordinary souls. If it weren't for the lack of an effective method to control his soul, and the fatal weakness of having no one to protect his physical body when using it, he would likely already be able to roam freely and unstoppable in the Naruto world.
After eliminating several Sand Ninja, Zhang Hai's dark soul quickly returned to his body. With the soul's return, the overwhelming killing intent surrounding him subsided somewhat, but the grief and anger in his eyes remained clearly visible. Tsunade, standing nearby, had witnessed everything that had just happened. She gave Zhang Hai a deep look, her gaze filled with shock, contemplation, and a hint of understanding. She didn't say a word, but clearly, she understood much and had gained a deeper understanding of Zhang Hai's true abilities.
After handling Kato Dan's funeral arrangements, Zhang Hai followed Tsunade back to Konoha's temporary base. Here, Konoha's top fighting force—the Legendary Sannin—gathered together. Besides White Fang and Tsunade, Orochimaru and Jiraiya were also present. The four sat around a simple map, analyzing the current battle situation.
White Fang spoke first, his voice slightly hoarse, his sharp gaze fixed on the red and blue markers on the map: "Although Sunagakure's offensive has been fierce recently, I can already sense its weakness." He lightly tapped several key strongholds on the map with his fingers. "I think this is their final act of madness." He raised his head, turning his gaze to the others present. "The most troublesome thing now is the poison gas created by Granny Chiyo. If we can resolve this, Sunagakure will be unable to defeat Konoha on the front lines." After White Fang finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Tsunade, clearly seeking her opinion.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes flashed with confidence. Without hesitation, she patted her chest and stated firmly, "I can cure her poison, don't worry!" As she spoke, she glanced at Zhang Hai, her eyes carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible hint. Zhang Hai had previously provided her with insights into the nature of chakra and the analysis of potent poisons, allowing her to make significant breakthroughs in medical ninjutsu and detoxification. It was precisely this "extra" knowledge that gave her such confidence in combating Chiyo's deadly poison.
As soon as Tsunade finished speaking, Orochimaru's hoarse yet magnetic voice rang out from the side. He licked his lips, a dangerous glint in his eyes: "Use poison? Actually... we can do that too." His words were undoubtedly a suggestion; since the enemy used poison, Konoha should fight poison with poison.
However, Orochimaru's words were immediately met with strong opposition from Jiraiya. Jiraiya slammed his fist on the table, his voice loud and firm: "No! We can't set this precedent!" He looked at Orochimaru seriously, "If both sides use poison gas in battle from now on, the number of deaths will far exceed what we have now! This will completely change the way ninjas wage war, and may even bring irreversible consequences!" He knew the horrors of poison gas; once it became commonplace, all ninjas, and even innocent civilians, would suffer.
White Fang nodded in agreement to Jiraiya, his tone calm and decisive: "Jiraiya is right. Poison should only be used as a last resort, and should never be used lightly unless absolutely necessary." He understood that although the Shinobi World War was cruel, it still had its bottom line. Once that line was crossed, the entire Shinobi World would be plunged into an abyss of no return.
White Fang's gaze swept over Orochimaru and Jiraiya, his tone heavy as he continued to explain the dangers of poison: "Do you know that the main reason Hanzo was called a 'demigod' wasn't because of his extraordinary personal strength, but because his poison could take on a thousand men?" He paused, recalling that terrifying history, "With that terrifying poison, he practically swept across the battlefield, leaving only the top warriors on each side barely holding on. Therefore, no village was willing to fight him head-on. He was once considered an invincible being."