OBS Chapter 752 Wise
Chapter 752 Wise
Pipa Juzo's wise choice allowed him to narrowly escape death. Otherwise, given Zhang Hai's vengeful nature, he would have undoubtedly taken action if discovered.
Minato's perception didn't escape the notice of the two Hidden Mist ninja leaving. He frowned and said in a deep voice, "They've already discovered us. And knowing our strength, they decisively chose to leave. This long-range sensing ability is very similar to the Byakugan." He still felt puzzled; Konoha's Byakugan ninjas were strictly controlled and shouldn't be here.
Compared to Minato's doubts, Zhang Hai was almost certain that the other party possessed the Byakugan. He recalled the losses Konoha suffered on the Iwagakure battlefield, as well as the ninjas captured by the "Zero" organization and other forces, and a bad feeling crept into his mind: it was possible that some force had indeed researched the ability to transplant bloodline limits.
Zhang Hai turned to Minato and suggested, "Minato, you should return to Konoha as soon as possible to report. Inform the Third Hokage of this discovery and have the Hyuga clan investigate it internally; the truth will then come to light." He paused, his tone tinged with complexity, "Bloodline Limit families keep clear records of every member. This is why I later learned and understood everything Mikoto did for me." He knew that the importance that Bloodline Limit families placed on their bloodlines far exceeded what ordinary people could imagine.
Minato responded with a nod to Zhang Hai, then vanished in an instant, his speed almost instantaneous. He knew that since Zhang Hai was there, he didn't need to interfere with Zhang Hai's mission. This was a tacit understanding that had developed between the two over a long period, and a testament to their deep friendship.
After Minato left, Killer Bee stepped forward, his carefree smile fading, replaced by a serious demeanor. He looked at Zhang Hai and asked in a stern tone, "Yo, Baiyun, he's a Konoha ninja, right? You two... are quite familiar?" His eyes held a hint of wariness and scrutiny.
Zhang Hai understood that Killer Bee, though seemingly simple-minded, was not stupid. After his identity had disappeared for so long, his sudden appearance in the Land of Craftsmen, and his close connection to the Yellow Flash of Konoha, would surely lead Killer Bee to figure out the reasons behind it. Therefore, he didn't hide anything and frankly said, "I am now a Konoha ninja."
“That’s right, I am a ninja from Konoha.” Zhang Hai readily admitted his identity, but then his tone shifted, a deep glint flashing in his eyes: “However, the identity of a ninja is not important to me. My goal, no matter where I am, is to improve my swordsmanship.” His tone was filled with his dedication and conviction in swordsmanship, as if nothing else in the world could catch his eye.
Killer Bee remained silent for a moment after hearing Zhang Hai's words. He looked at the white-haired boy before him, a complex light flashing in his golden vertical pupils. Then, he dropped his carefree smile, assumed a fighting stance, and exuded a powerful aura: "Yo, then let me see how much your swordsmanship has improved!"
Zhang Hai's eyes flashed, a smile playing on his lips. He slowly drew the "Unintentional Blade" from his waist, held it horizontally in front of him, and uttered only one word: "Come."
The battle breaks out instantly!
Killer Bee unsheathed all seven of his short blades simultaneously, two of which shot towards Zhang Hai with a whooshing sound! At the same time, his burly figure followed closely behind, spinning rapidly in the air, turning every part of his body into a deadly weapon, and pounced on Zhang Hai with an overwhelming offensive!
Zhang Hai had witnessed Killer Bee's swordsmanship before and was well aware of the unpredictability and power of his Seven Swords Style. But he was not the same person now. He remained calm and composed, effortlessly deflecting two incoming short blades with his "Unintentional Blade." Almost simultaneously, he unleashed his "Sword Dance Technique," his figure weaving through Killer Bee's attacks like a ghost. The two fought with lightning speed, their blades clashing repeatedly, producing a dense "clang, clang, clang" sound. Their movements were as fast as phantoms, leaving the onlookers breathless.
Killer Bee's Seven-Sword Style attack, like a wasp's sting, was cunning and deadly, piercing Zhang Hai from all directions. However, Zhang Hai's sword light was like a bird's feathers, falling layer by layer, gentle yet resilient. Each swing precisely blocked every one of Killer Bee's swords. He seemed to have countless arms, every part of his body capable of deflecting Killer Bee's attacks.
Seeing that his attacks were ineffective, Killer Bee grew anxious and was about to change his sword stance. However, he was horrified to discover that he had completely fallen into Zhang Hai's rhythm! His attacks were no longer autonomous, as if he were stuck in a muddy swamp. The attack speed of his seven short blades was even slower than that of a single sword in Zhang Hai's hand! The feeling of being completely suppressed made him feel more frustrated than ever before.
With a soft "Break!" from Zhang Hai, a flash of cold light appeared, a fleeting glint of light!
Killer Bee's seven short blades, which he had been controlling, simultaneously lost control, blasted into the air by a powerful force, and then clattered and shattered on the ground. A gleaming blade was precisely pressed against his throat. How similar this scene was to the duel in Kumogakure a few years ago!
However, this time, Killer Bee clearly sensed the enormous difference in their swordsmanship. His eyes were filled with surprise and shock; he couldn't believe that Zhang Hai's swordsmanship had reached such a terrifying level in just a few short years!
After his defeat, Killer Bee didn't pick up the seven short blades scattered on the ground. Instead, he took out his notebook and pen from his pocket and began to bury himself in taking notes. His serious demeanor made Zhang Hai unable to resist sheathing his sword.
Zhang Hai felt a slight disappointment with this battle. Compared to a few years ago, Killer Bee's swordsmanship had improved very little, remaining stagnant. His own swordsmanship, honed through countless bloody battles and enhanced by the Mangekyou Sharingan, had improved more than tenfold. His "Sword Dance Technique" alone was enough to completely counter Killer Bee's Seven Swords Style. He speculated that perhaps the Hidden Cloud Village had been too protective of Killer Bee, preventing him from experiencing enough bloody battles, thus leading to his slow progress. In terms of swordsmanship, Killer Bee's performance didn't even surprise Zhang Hai as much as his probing exchange with Orochimaru a few days prior.
After finishing his notes, Killer Bee read them over twice and nodded in satisfaction. He looked up at Zhang Hai, a hip-hop smile returning to his face, and began to rap: "Yo, you idiot, you bastard, you really didn't lie to me, Baiyun, you were right!"
Looking at Killer Bee's optimistic demeanor, Zhang Hai felt a pang of regret. He knew that Killer Bee's identity meant he couldn't travel around seeking out strong opponents to hone his swordsmanship like he himself. He possessed the powerful Eight-Tails, the most important strategic weapon of Kumogakure, and naturally received tight protection from the village. Zhang Hai thought to himself, "Killer Bee has a very high talent for swordsmanship. If he could continue fighting on the battlefield, he would definitely be a formidable opponent in the future. What a pity..."