OBS Chapter 675 This is not the time for sadness
Chapter 675 This is not the time for sadness
Looking into Scorpion's eyes, which were once again burning with hatred, Zhang Hai knew that this was not the time to simply persuade him to give up his hatred. What he needed was guidance, to help Scorpion transform his hatred into power, rather than letting it cloud his judgment.
“Scorpion, now is not the time for grief.” Zhang Hai’s voice carried a hint of seriousness. “Now that you have made your decision, we must devise a foolproof plan. Assassinating Feng Ying is no child’s play. We must strike with certainty and not let your parents die in vain.”
Upon hearing this, Scorpion forcefully suppressed his grief and wiped away his tears. He took a deep breath, walked to the crystal coffin, formed a hand seal, and carefully placed his parents' remains into his puppet. The two crystal coffins then vanished as if they had never existed.
"I'll listen to you, Kurotsuchi-kun." Sasori's voice regained its composure, but the killing intent towards the Third Kazekage grew even stronger.
Zhang Hai nodded and began to analyze the situation with Scorpion, devising an assassination plan.
“As the Kage of a village, the Third Kazekage must have countless guards and sensory ninjas around him,” Zhang Hai said in a deep voice. “Moreover, the Sand Village’s defensive barrier is exceptionally tight. We cannot act rashly; we must find a breakthrough.”
“I have a plan,” Sasori suddenly spoke, a hint of cunning in his voice. “I’ve always behaved very well in the village, and I’ve always been obedient to the Third Kazekage. So, he hasn’t suspected or been wary of me at all. I can use this to get close to him.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of appreciation flashed in Zhang Hai's eyes. "Very good. Then, we will use your identity and your puppetry skills to create an excellent opportunity for assassination." He paused, his tone carrying a hint of confidence, "This time, we will also use poison."
"Poison?" Scorpion was slightly taken aback. Although he was also skilled in using poison, ordinary poisons were unlikely to be effective against a powerhouse of the Wind Shadow's level.
“Yes, poison.” Zhang Hai’s lips curled into a mysterious smile. “My skill in using poison has surpassed Tsunade’s. I will concoct a special poison for you, colorless and odorless. Once you come into contact with it, even if the Kazekage has a strong physique, he will find it difficult to resist.” He was not exaggerating. His soul body could analyze all things, and his understanding and creation of poisons had long exceeded the scope of what the ninja world could comprehend.
Looking at Zhang Hai's confident smile, Scorpion felt a surge of trust. He knew that Zhang Hai was no ordinary person; his abilities were unfathomable.
"Alright! Then let's use poison!" Excitement gleamed in the scorpion's eyes.
The two then began to discuss the assassination plan in detail. Zhang Hai was responsible for preparing the poison and setting up the traps, while Sasori was responsible for using his identity and the puppet to create an opportunity to get close to the Kazekage. Once everything was ready, Zhang Hai and Sasori set off, speeding towards Sunagakure.
To avoid attracting attention, they didn't ride the eagle puppet, but instead traversed the desert on foot. As they passed a small town, Zhang Hai's mind suddenly began to wander.
“Scorpion, let’s go inside and rest for a bit,” Zhang Hai suggested, his eyes gleaming with barely suppressed excitement. “By the way, I’m itching to play a few rounds at the casino.”
Upon hearing this, Sasori sighed helplessly. He knew that Zhang Hai also possessed Tsunade's obsession with gambling deep down.
"Whatever you want, Black Soil Bro." Scorpion shook his head and followed Zhang Hai into the town.
However, less than an hour later, Zhang Hai walked out of the casino dejectedly, with a pained expression on his face.
"Ugh... really, I've had such bad luck today," Zhang Hai said dejectedly, scratching his head. "I've racked up a lot of debt again."
Scorpion looked at Zhang Hai's bitter face, a helpless smile flashing in his eyes. He took out a money pouch from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Hai.
"Brother Kurotsuchi, don't worry. I'll give you all the money when we get to Sunagakure," Sasori said generously. He knew Zhang Hai wasn't short of money; he just enjoyed the gambling process. Moreover, he was willing to give everything for the revenge that was about to come.
"Brother Kurotsuchi, don't worry." Scorpion pulled a money pouch from his pocket and handed it to Zhang Hai, his tone relaxed. "Money means nothing to me. I inherited my parents' fortune and am favored by Granny Chiyo; I'm a wealthy man in Sunagakure. This little bit of money, even if I had a lot, it's just a number." He was indeed a wealthy man in Sunagakure; the materials needed for puppet making were extremely expensive, but he had never worried about money.
Zhang Hai looked at the money pouch Scorpion offered, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes. He knew Scorpion wasn't exaggerating; being a puppeteer was an expensive profession, and Scorpion, with Granny Chiyo's favor and support, was undoubtedly wealthy. He didn't refuse, readily accepting the money pouch. He wasn't truly short of money; he simply enjoyed the gambling process and the occasional thrill of winning.
"Since that's the case, then I won't stand on ceremony." Zhang Hai smiled and put away the money pouch. Then, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
"By the way, Sasori, I suddenly thought of something. Perhaps we should have Konan come over too," Zhang Hai said thoughtfully. Konan was currently studying under Orochimaru, but Zhang Hai knew that while Orochimaru's teaching methods were highly efficient, they were also fraught with risks. Moreover, Konan was skilled in Paper Release; if she could receive guidance from Sasori, she might also make a breakthrough in puppetry.
Upon hearing the name "Xiao Nan," a hint of doubt flashed in Scorpion's eyes, but he quickly nodded. "Alright, since Brother Heitu has made arrangements, then of course there's no problem." He completely trusted Zhang Hai's judgment.
"Now, let's get back to the main topic." Zhang Hai brought his thoughts back to the plan to assassinate Feng Ying. "You just said you wanted to use the new toxin you discovered?"
Scorpion's gaze instantly became focused. He took out a small wooden box from his pocket, opened it, and inside were several strangely colored poisonous flowers and some herbs emitting a strange fragrance.
“That’s right.” Scorpion’s voice carried a hint of confidence. “These are two plants I recently discovered. The poisonous flower itself has a mild toxicity, but it can combine with this herb to form a completely new toxin. This toxin is not very potent, but its most terrifying aspect is that long-term consumption will cause people to develop a dependence without realizing it, gradually seeping into their bones, and becoming incurable.”
Scorpion looked at Zhang Hai, his eyes gleaming with an almost insane wisdom. "My plan is to incorporate this toxin into the Kazekage's daily diet. He won't notice it, nor will he show any symptoms in the short term. But as time goes on, his body will grow weaker and weaker, his chakra will become disordered, and eventually, without him realizing it, he will completely lose his resistance. When that happens, we can strike with deadly precision!"