klisemfg Chapter 906 Mixed Feelings
Chapter 906 Mixed Feelings
Xi Yan's feelings were complicated. After a moment of silence, she finally spoke, "You did nothing wrong. You've always been thinking of her and trying your best to protect her." She paused, her gaze softening, "But there are some things you can't control. You gave her enough love and companionship, and what she chooses is her own decision."
Zhang Hai looked down at his clenched fist, knowing full well that Xi Yan was right. However, the regret in his heart wouldn't go away. "I shouldn't have let her bear so much. She shouldn't have been bound by my responsibilities."
Xi Yan didn't speak again, but silently stayed by his side. She knew that Zhang Hai was going through an inner struggle, and no amount of comfort or persuasion could truly alleviate his pain. The only thing she could do was to make him feel less alone.
Suddenly, Sasori and Kakuzu appeared before them. Sasori's gaze was sharp as he quickly assessed Zhang Hai's condition. "He's not doing well," Sasori said in a low voice, as if he could see through Zhang Hai's surface to the weariness in his heart.
“He needs treatment,” Kakuzu said calmly, “otherwise he will break down in this self-torture.”
Zhang Hai's gaze instantly turned even colder. He stood up, his sharp eyes fixed on the two of them. "I don't need anyone's help." His words were resolute, as if declaring war on any possibility of seeking help.
Sasori calmly replied, "You don't need to bear all of this alone, Zhang Hai. You've always been protecting others, don't you deserve someone to share your burden?" He glanced at Kakuzu, "Take him to Konoha, find Tsunade."
Zhang Hai gave a soft snort, turned around, and faced the sea, his back looking exceptionally lonely. "I don't need treatment, I don't need anyone's pity."
Kakuzu and Sasori exchanged a glance, but neither spoke. Sasori's gaze was complex; he knew that Zhang Hai could not be persuaded emotionally at this moment, and the only thing he could do was to take him away and find an opportunity for treatment.
"If you insist, this is all we can do for you." Scorpion's tone was firm, clearly leaving no room for Zhang Hai to refuse.
Xi Yan remained standing behind Zhang Hai, her eyes filled with worry, but she didn't stop Xie's decision. She knew that Zhang Hai had been struggling internally for too long, and if he didn't receive timely treatment, he might lose control. Even if he didn't want to accept her concern, she still hoped he could find a glimmer of redemption in this storm.
“Zhang Hai, you must go.” Xi Yan finally spoke, her voice soft but filled with unwavering determination.
Zhang Hai remained silent for a moment, his eyes filled with complex emotions. He knew he couldn't continue blaming himself like this forever; if he did, he would eventually be consumed by this invisible pain. The two people before him, Sasori and Kakuzu, though unable to fully comprehend his suffering, had at least made choices in their actions, even if those choices would cause him heartache once again.
He took a deep breath and finally nodded. "Take me to Konoha."
Neither Sasori nor Kakuzu spoke; they swiftly began their operation. The Red Spider rapidly ascended into the air, and the wind-type monster summoned by Kakuzu also took flight, carrying Zhang Hai and Xi Yan towards Konoha.
As night fell, the secret treatment room in Konoha was filled with the rich aroma of herbs and chakra. Tsunade stared anxiously at the treatment pod before her. Zhang Hai had been unconscious for far too long, and his condition was worrying. She had never seen Zhang Hai so weak. The man before her was not only her ally, but had once been an indispensable part of her heart. Yet now, his life hung in the balance, a sight she could hardly bear.
"Quickly, prepare all the medicinal herbs!" Tsunade commanded the medical ninja beside her as she rapidly activated the treatment pod. She knew that if Zhang Hai couldn't be awakened from his coma in time, the consequences would be unimaginable. The treatment pod was already filled with clear water, and the medicinal herbs were placed into the water one by one. Green chakra gathered in Tsunade's hands, gradually breaking down the herbs into medicinal juice, and the entire water pod began to emit a faint green hue.
She quickly placed Zhang Hai's body in the water and then closed the hatch. A thin layer of mist began to rise from the surface of the water, and as the water temperature rose, Zhang Hai's body temperature gradually returned to normal. Tsunade took a deep breath, feeling both uneasy and a glimmer of hope. "I hope I can save him..."
Meanwhile, Zhang Hai was already trapped in an even more complex predicament. His consciousness floated in the darkness, his soul entangled as if by countless black vines, unable to break free. He felt an intense sense of oppression, as if he had returned to that space shrouded in nothingness, where loneliness, despair, and all the pain and powerlessness were almost irresistible.
"I can't die!" A roar echoed in Zhang Hai's heart, a voice that seemed to come from the depths of his soul. He knew he couldn't give up like this. At this moment, even though the physical pain and the pressure on his soul were as heavy as mountains, his unwavering belief remained steadfast. Having chosen to change the world, he had to shoulder this responsibility. He would stand up, even if it meant rising again from a pile of shattered ruins; he couldn't fall here.
As this conviction surged, Zhang Hai's consciousness began to clear. He opened his eyes, and the previously blurry world gradually became clear. The first thing he saw was Tsunade's anxious face. Their eyes met, and a faint smile appeared on Zhang Hai's face; the pain in his heart seemed to find some kind of release in that moment.
"You..." Tsunade's lips moved slightly, but before she could finish speaking, Zhang Hai reached out and tightly grasped her delicate hand. "Don't speak, Tsunade." Zhang Hai's voice was hoarse, yet full of determination.
Tsunade was somewhat surprised, but she didn't break free. She had just witnessed the powerful life force within Zhang Hai's body. Although he was extremely weak, that power was still clearly perceptible. This power filled her with complex emotions—a dependence she had never experienced before, and a hint of inexplicable affection.
Before her thoughts could settle, Zhang Hai suddenly pulled her into the water tank. Before Tsunade could react, a passionate kiss covered her lips.
"I miss you." Zhang Hai's voice was deep and firm, his words filled with profound emotion.
Tsunade's body went limp, almost losing all strength. She didn't resist, letting Zhang Hai pull her into his arms. Time seemed to stand still at that moment, and everything around her became blurry. She could feel his body temperature, the strength emanating from his hands, that powerful force from within completely relaxed her, and she closed her eyes.
The two nestled side by side in the water tank, seemingly shut out by the noise of the outside world. Tsunade's heartbeat gradually calmed, and her emotional turmoil subsided.