in2ebook Chapter 582 Eagle Puppet
Chapter 582 Eagle Puppet
Meanwhile, the battle in Amegakure had ended half a year ago. Hanzo of the Salamander ceased his attack on poison gas after Chiyo discovered a weakness in his defenses, and he no longer sought to cause trouble. This allowed Sunagakure to commit more of its forces to the battle against Konoha.
Thanks to Chiyo's modified eagle puppet, Zhang Hai's speed experienced a qualitative leap. This puppet was not only extremely fast but also incredibly stable, allowing him to travel unimpeded through the desert. He already had a plan in mind: he would get his teacher, White Fang, to cooperate in staging a play so that the identity of "Black Earth" could be legitimately "killed" on the battlefield.
Soon, Zhang Hai piloted the eagle puppet and landed at a base on the front lines of Sunagakure. The base's leader had learned that a puppeteer would be coming to provide support, but he hadn't expected the puppeteer to be so fast, far exceeding his expectations.
The leader was satisfied with Zhang Hai's speed. He patted Zhang Hai on the shoulder and said with praise, "Well done! Your puppet is very suitable for transmitting intelligence. The battlefield situation is changing rapidly now, and the timeliness of intelligence is crucial!"
Without beating around the bush, Zhang Hai cut to the chase and asked, "Chief, is there any mission I need to complete?"
However, before the leader could finish speaking, a deafening explosion suddenly erupted outside. Immediately afterward, a piercing cry of "Enemy attack!" echoed through the stronghold.
The leader's expression changed instantly. He abruptly drew his kunai and, without saying a word, rushed out of the stronghold.
Zhang Hai inwardly praised him. As expected of White Fang, his movements were swift and precise. All of this was within his expectations. He predicted that the ninjas at this Sunagakure base were about to face a dangerous situation.
Ten minutes later, as the smoke and dust from the explosion gradually dissipated, a white figure emerged from the swirling dust. The man had silver hair and wore a Konoha tactical vest; it was none other than Hatake Sakumo. An invisible aura of killing intent permeated the entire base, making the air seem to freeze.
Zhang Hai, a smile on his face, was about to step forward and offer a few flattering words, playing the part of a Sand Village ninja who had just arrived only to be ambushed by the enemy. However, just as he took a step, a cold and sharp invisible killing intent suddenly locked onto him!
With a flash, Bai Ya appeared before Zhang Hai as if by teleportation. His white blade, whistling through the air, slashed straight at Zhang Hai's head, its force ruthless and merciless!
"Holy crap, you're serious!" Zhang Hai exclaimed inwardly. This White Fang was actually going to kill him! Without a second thought, he instinctively unleashed his sword-drawing technique in a flash. Two cold, sharp sword intents clashed silently in mid-air, as if the air itself were being torn apart.
Bai Ya's figure spun like a ghost, leaping up and down at incredible speed. The white blade in his hand transformed into a series of afterimages, its light instantly surrounding Zhang Hai from all directions, blocking all angles of evasion and forcing Zhang Hai to confront it head-on.
Zhang Hai shouted, "Sword Dance Technique!" His short sword instantly transformed into a dazzling display of light, the blade dancing in the air like a butterfly in flight. However, beneath this butterfly-like beauty lay unparalleled defensive power. His sword light completely blocked Bai Ya's rapid sword strikes; one attacked with impenetrable defense, the other with impenetrable defense.
After a flash of light, Zhang Hai lightly touched the ground with his toes, his body rising into the air like a feather. He shouted, "Since Master wants to see, then come on! Witness the results of my training in the desert!"
The short knife in Zhang Hai's hand exuded a chilling aura. His expression was calm and composed, devoid of any human emotion, and his deep eyes were as ruthless as a hungry wolf. The tip of his blade seemed to extend to White Fang's body, and then to the endless earth, covering it with eternal night.
Immediately, he unleashed the sword technique he had mastered in the desert—"Sword Breaking Technique!"
Zhang Hai unleashed the "Broken Blade Technique," and the blade in his hand was no longer a simple metal object, but rather intimately connected to his soul, as if it had come to life. The blade's light seemed to possess a soul, carrying a bloodthirsty chill, like a tiger hunting its prey, with an unstoppable momentum, rushing straight towards Bai Ya.
A glint of light flashed in Bai Ya's eyes. He showed no fear, instead rising to the challenge, his white blade flashing like lightning to meet the "Blade-Breaking Technique." Two generations of genius swordsmen were now engaged in a breathtaking duel of "the underdog defeating the superior" on this battlefield.
"Qiang!"
The blades clashed, producing a deafening metallic scraping sound. The immense recoil propelled Zhang Hai backward, sliding several meters across the sand before finally coming to a stop against a large tree ravaged by the fighting. His chest heaved violently as he gasped for breath, his body almost completely exhausted, yet his face wore an unusually joyful expression.
"Teacher!" Zhang Hai gasped, his voice tinged with excitement and pride, "I managed to catch three of your stabs!"
Bai Ya sheathed his sword, his expression calm, and said indifferently, "Is that so?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Hai's Sand Village headband fell to the ground with a "thud," rolling a few times on the sand. This silent action clearly indicated that White Fang had obviously held back in the previous duel. Otherwise, what would have fallen to the ground wouldn't have been Zhang Hai's headband, but his head.
Zhang Hai was not discouraged at all; instead, he smiled and thanked him, saying, "Thank you for your leniency, teacher!"
Bai Ya didn't respond to Zhang Hai's joke, but simply said, "It seems you haven't neglected your swordsmanship training during this time." With that, he swiftly formed hand seals, releasing the sealing technique placed on Zhang Hai. In an instant, Zhang Hai felt that familiar and improved chakra flow within his body again, like a surging river, full of power.
Zhang Hai felt the surging power within him, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "What's going on?" he asked.
White Fang explained, "This is the result of 'carrying a heavy burden.' The chakra within you has been suppressed by me using sealing techniques. You've been training in that state for the past few months, so you were able to feel the improvement in your power after the seal was broken." He paused, then added, "Go back to the village and rest for a few days. Next, the battlefield will shift to Iwagakure."
"Iwagakure Village?" Zhang Hai confirmed in surprise. He hadn't expected the battle lines to shift there, and he certainly hadn't expected his guess to be so accurate.
White Fang confirmed the accuracy of Zhang Hai's intelligence. His gaze was deep, and his tone was solemn: "That's right, the strength of Iwagakure far exceeds your imagination. Kumogakure has already been defeated in the battle against Iwagakure, and next, Iwagakure's attention will probably be turned back to Konoha."