OBS Chapter 662 Control of Chakra
Chapter 662 Control of Chakra
"Your control over chakra has reached a state of perfection. The paper pieces are no longer just your weapons; they have almost become an extension of your body, even transcending the limitations of matter itself. This potential far exceeds my expectations."
Xiao Nan lowered her eyes slightly. In her spiritual world, she was still dressed in a long robe, but without the constraints of the mortal world, appearing even more pure. "Thank you for your guidance, Lord Zhang Hai," she replied softly, her tone carrying respect and a hint of barely perceptible affection.
Zhang Hai's figure solidified slightly before her, though still indistinct, but the sense of oppression and profundity he exuded grew even stronger. He didn't directly respond to Xiao Nan's gratitude, but instead changed the subject, asking, "Xiao Nan, has our agreement wavered?"
Xiao Nan's eyes became complicated. She remained silent for a moment, and the starry sky in her spiritual world seemed to dim slightly as a result. "Lord Zhang Hai, I..." Her voice hesitated for a moment, but she finally voiced her concerns: "I feel that I... should perhaps return to Yahiko and Nagato's side as soon as possible. Their ideals, their future, all need me. I'm worried... that if I stay away from them for too long, I will drift further and further away from them." In her heart, she always cherished those two companions who were as important to her as family, and the dream of peace they shared.
Zhang Hai's illusory figure remained unmoved by her words, as if he had anticipated Xiao Nan's question. Instead of immediately dismissing her, he let out a low chuckle, a chuckle devoid of mockery, more like the appreciation of a rare treasure. "No need to rush, Xiao Nan," he said slowly. "Your progress and growth are precisely for the purpose of better protecting them. And I have never intended to keep you by my side forever. However, before you are truly strong enough to stand alone, I have found you a new teacher who will open a door for you to a deeper level of power."
Xiao Nan's heart tightened, a hint of resistance flashing between her brows. "A new teacher?" She looked up at Zhang Hai, her tone filled with obvious questioning and wariness. "Who is it?" She was already accustomed to Zhang Hai's teachings, accustomed to this gradual, step-by-step cultivation method based on her own characteristics. The sudden appearance of a "new teacher" instinctively made her uneasy. She couldn't imagine anyone else who could surpass Zhang Hai's guidance in strength and wisdom.
Zhang Hai's voice grew slower and deeper, each word seemingly stirring ripples in the spiritual world, carrying a strange, seductive power. "His name... you may have heard of him." He paused, seemingly deliberately whetting Konan's appetite, until Konan's doubts and resistance reached their peak, before slowly uttering a forbidden name that would make the entire ninja world tremble: "Orochimaru."
The name exploded in Konan's mind like a thunderclap, instantly tightening her already taut heartstrings to the point of breaking. Her spiritual body visibly trembled, and the once tranquil starry sky became restless. Orochimaru! One of the infamous "Sannin," the evil scientist obsessed with forbidden techniques and human experimentation! Everything that name represented was incompatible with Konan's beliefs. She disliked Orochimaru, and deeply resented that serpentine, cold, and slippery existence. His eyes, his aura, everything he did filled her with genuine disgust and fear.
“No, Lord Zhang Hai!” Xiao Nan refused almost instinctively, her voice filled with rare urgency and resistance. “I can’t… I don’t want to be with him! His methods are cruel, his research is unethical, he is not a qualified teacher at all! I don’t want to learn anything from that kind of person!” Instantly, various rumors about Orochimaru flashed through her mind, and those bloody and dark images made her feel physically uncomfortable.
However, Zhang Hai remained calm and composed, showing no anger. He patiently and meticulously analyzed the situation, like a wise man guiding a lost sheep. "Konan, put aside your prejudices for now." Zhang Hai's voice carried an undeniable calmness, yet also contained an indescribable allure. "Orochimaru, though unconventional and even heretical in his actions, cannot be denied that his understanding of ninjutsu, his exploration of the nature of chakra, and his pursuit of the mysteries of life have reached a level unprecedented and unparalleled."
He continued, “His research isn’t limited to ordinary ninjutsu. His mastery of forbidden techniques, cursed seals, and even body modification far exceeds the comprehension of ordinary ninjas. What you need is ultimate power—power capable of protecting Yahiko and Nagato, power capable of realizing your ideals. And Orochimaru’s knowledge is the shortcut to that power. Imagine if your paper could have stronger self-healing abilities, if your chakra could change shape in more incredible ways, if your body could withstand stronger backlash from techniques… Orochimaru can teach you all of these. He can help you break through your limits and even uncover potential you’ve never imagined.”
Zhang Hai's voice, like a gentle stream, tried to gradually break down Xiao Nan's defenses. "You can choose not to learn his evil; but his knowledge is a priceless treasure. You only need to absorb what you need and forge it into your own path, rather than being assimilated by it. Isn't your will and your beliefs enough to resist the influence of a mere Orochimaru? Or is it that you lack sufficient confidence in your own path and the principles you uphold?"
Zhang Hai's words were like a sharp blade, directly piercing through Konan's inner struggle. She knew Zhang Hai was right; Orochimaru's knowledge was indeed top-tier in the ninja world, and his mastery of forbidden techniques and understanding of the body would undoubtedly make her stronger. However, the inner resistance, the aversion rooted deep in her soul, made it difficult for her to accept. She craved power, craved strength strong enough to protect Yahiko and Nagato, to protect their shared dream, but she didn't want it to be this way.
Konan's gaze lingered on Zhang Hai's blurry figure in her mental world. The resistance and struggle she felt reached its peak, ultimately transforming into a deep longing and reluctance to part. She suddenly realized that her resistance to Orochimaru wasn't solely due to his methods, but also because she didn't want to leave Zhang Hai. It was Zhang Hai who guided her onto the path of becoming stronger; it was Zhang Hai who showed her a wider world; and it was Zhang Hai who made her feel unprecedented attention and recognition. Only by his side could she truly feel at ease exploring the limits of power.