OBS Chapter 737 I've Thought About It
Chapter 737 I've Thought About It
He had never imagined that anyone could so easily break through his Susanoo, leaving him utterly powerless. This crushing defeat made him acutely aware of how narrow-minded he had been, and that the power of the Uchiha clan was far beyond his complete control.
Recalling Zhang Hai's Mangekyou Sharingan capable of "time reversal" and his cold, serious warning, Fugaku's anger gradually subsided, replaced by a complex emotion. He began to re-examine Zhang Hai's words. He clearly remembered Zhang Hai's question during the genjutsu confrontation: "Do you think I'm cheating on you?" This showed that Zhang Hai was aware of his suspicions and was angry about them. Coupled with Mikoto's attitude and Zhang Hai's undisguised frankness and warning, Fugaku began to believe that Zhang Hai and Mikoto were indeed innocent. He had been blinded by jealousy, leading him to commit such an absurd act, even insulting Mikoto.
"I...I was wrong..." Fugaku silently told himself. He decided that when he got home, he would apologize to Mikoto. He knew that today's events had caused Mikoto immense harm, and he had to make amends. At the same time, he also needed to learn to conceal his true strength. The power displayed by this "Zhang Hai" made him feel a great threat and also made him realize the crisis facing the Uchiha clan. In the face of absolute power, all schemes and tricks seemed pale and powerless. He had to be more careful and cautious, concealing his true strength and intentions, and waiting for the right opportunity.
Inside the torture chamber, Zhang Hai watched Fugaku's hasty departure, the Mangekyou Sharingan in his eyes slowly fading back to its ordinary three-tomoe form. He rubbed his aching temples; forcibly using both Mangekyou Sharingan had placed a tremendous strain on his body, and he felt waves of mental exhaustion.
He sat alone in the cold cell, lost in thought. His identity being exposed was undoubtedly a huge variable. Fugaku Uchiha already knew his identity; it was like a time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. He needed to reassess his situation and consider how to proceed.
Fugaku's attitude clearly indicated he wasn't interested in accepting him back into the family. His eyes were filled with fear and apprehension, along with a lingering hostility. Under these circumstances, a hasty return to the family would only put him in a more passive position. He could only stall for time, taking it one step at a time and waiting to see how the situation would develop.
Zhang Hai knew that in the Naruto world, establishing a new order required absolute power. Being a rogue ninja was always the worst option, meaning being wanted by the entire ninja world and unable to move an inch. Unless he reached the level of Madara Uchiha, capable of single-handedly confronting the entire ninja world, he had to rely on a powerful force or create one himself. And all of this required a chaotic era as a prelude. Only in chaos could a new order be born, and only then would he have a chance to achieve his goals.
He re-examined his Sharingan. The Mangekyou Sharingan's abilities were indeed extraordinary; whether it was "time stop," "time acceleration," or "time reversal," they all possessed the powerful ability to rewrite the course of battle. However, the burden of using them was also exceptionally heavy. The brief clash of eye power just now had already left his eyes bloodshot and him utterly exhausted. It seemed that in the future, he should never use this ability lightly unless in a truly urgent situation.
However, to his surprise, after evolving into the Mangekyou Sharingan, the power of his original three-tomoe Sharingan also increased dramatically. This meant that even without using the special abilities of the Mangekyou, his ordinary Sharingan could unleash even more powerful genjutsu and perception. This was undoubtedly good news, at least in terms of daily combat and intelligence gathering, giving him a stronger advantage.
Zhang Hai was resting with his eyes closed, contemplating his next move, when the iron door to the cell was slammed open again. He abruptly opened his eyes, assuming it was the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, in person, given that Fugaku's arrival had already caused quite a stir. However, when he saw the figure standing outside the door, he couldn't help but pause in surprise.
The newcomer had long, golden hair and wore a jacket with the word "gamble" printed on it. She was tall and had a stunning figure; she was none other than the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade Senju! Her face showed a hint of fatigue, but her eyes remained sharp, exuding an undeniable air of authority.
"Princess Tsunade?" Zhang Hai raised an eyebrow in surprise, a hint of amusement in his voice. He never expected that it would be one of the legendary "Sannin" who would come to see him in person.
Tsunade ignored Zhang Hai's teasing and walked straight into the cell, her eyes fixed on his neck. She asked bluntly, "Where's the necklace I gave you?" Her voice was calm, but it carried an undeniable sense of authority.
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat. That necklace… he had already let the clone take it away; of course, he couldn't possibly be wearing it now. He kept a straight face and quickly wove a lie: "Oh, you mean that necklace? I accidentally lost it during a mission, but don't worry, I'll definitely find a way to get it back." He scratched his head feigning annoyance, a "sincere" apology appearing on his face.
Tsunade didn't doubt him, only giving a soft hum, seemingly unsurprised by the answer. She pulled out several documents from her bosom and tossed them onto the table in front of Zhang Hai, her tone returning to its usual forthrightness: "Let's leave the necklace matter aside for now. Listen carefully, after you get out of prison, don't run away. Report straight to my medical department. I need talent like you!"
Zhang Hai glanced at the documents on the table, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Medical ninja? He had never imagined he would one day be associated with medical ninjas. He was an Uchiha clan member who possessed powerful eye techniques and even had knowledge of Orochimaru's forbidden techniques. This was quite a leap from one field to another!
Tsunade seemed to see through Zhang Hai's doubts, and pulled out another document from her bosom, throwing it directly in front of him. Her tone was unquestionable: "Of course, you're not an ordinary medical ninja. This document will revoke your status as a serious offender and transfer you to a regular prison cell. However, while it's called a regular prison cell, it's actually separate from the main prison and under my personal supervision. You can help me reform the medical system while you're in prison, provided you behave obediently."
Zhang Hai's expression changed almost imperceptibly. Transferred to a regular cell? Separate from the prison? Under Tsunade's supervision? This sounded much better than the heavy prison, but in reality, it meant completely severing his connection with Orochimaru and restricting his freedom of movement.