klisemfg Chapter 658 Luxury Mansion
Chapter 658 Luxury Mansion
He followed Tsunade through the streets of Konoha Village, and finally they arrived at a mansion on the edge of the village. The mansion was spacious, with a tranquil environment, complete with artificial hills, flowing water, pavilions, and towers.
Zhang Hai stared in shock at the luxurious mansion before him, a place comparable to the residence of the Hokage.
"Lady Tsunade... this... this is the 'specially constructed ordinary prison cell' you were talking about?" Zhang Hai asked for the third time, his tone filled with disbelief.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade glared at him impatiently.
"Otherwise what?!" Tsunade said irritably, "Do you think I, one of the Legendary Sannin and the head of the Medical Department, would lock you up in a dilapidated prison?! I'm a person of some standing, after all!"
As she spoke, she pushed open the gate of the mansion and gestured for Zhang Hai to come in.
Zhang Hai entered the mansion, his mind filled with doubt as he looked at the luxurious decor and complete facilities. This was no "prison" at all; it was clearly a mansion!
He pondered to himself. What was Tsunade's purpose in doing this? Was it merely to make him "more comfortable"?
Suddenly, Zhang Hai thought of something, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"I see..." Zhang Hai muttered to himself, "Doctors... really don't lack money."
He knew that although Tsunade was a compulsive gambler, her influence in the medical field and the rewards she received from various daimyo and wealthy individuals were enough to allow her to live such a luxurious life. This mansion was likely the place where Tsunade conducted some secret research.
Tsunade looked at Zhang Hai's thoughtful expression, a glint of light flashing in her eyes.
"Don't think this is a place for you to enjoy yourself!" Tsunade said sternly, interrupting Zhang Hai's thoughts. "You're here to assist me! The medical department is currently undergoing medical system reforms and is short-staffed! You can help me with some auxiliary work to make up for your mistakes!"
As she spoke, she pointed to a detached small building behind the mansion.
“That’s my lab,” Tsunade said. “From now on, you’ll live there and be responsible for cleaning, organizing data, and… serving as my lab assistant!”
Zhang Hai looked at Tsunade, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. He knew that Tsunade was assigning him a "mission," and also "restricting his freedom." But at this moment, he couldn't refuse.
"Yes, Tsunade-neechan." Zhang Hai respectfully replied, but in his heart he was already planning how to continue cooperating with Orochimaru in this "mansion prison".
Tsunade led Zhang Hai through the meticulously manicured garden of the mansion, finally arriving at a detached small building located at the deepest part of the estate. The interior of the small building was simply yet spacious, with a faint scent of herbs filling the air.
Gang pointed to one of the rooms, his tone carrying an undeniable command: "This is your room. From now on, you will be locked in this room, and you are not allowed to step out of the door without my permission!"
Zhang Hai entered the room and looked around. There was a comfortable large bed, a desk, and a bookshelf filled with books. The window had specially reinforced bars, but outside, one could see lush trees and distant scenery. This environment was a world apart from the previous torture chamber.
He walked to the window, looked outside, and a thought suddenly popped into his mind.
"Sister Tsunade..." Zhang Hai asked quietly, his tone tinged with a hint of probing, "Did you do this... without the Hokage's knowledge, by bringing me out like this? This... wouldn't this be considered a prison break?"
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's expression changed instantly, and a vein throbbed on her forehead. She whirled around, glaring fiercely at Zhang Hai, her eyes practically spitting fire.
"You bastard! What nonsense are you spouting?!" Tsunade roared, wanting to throw another punch, but ultimately held back. She knew that Zhang Hai was doing it on purpose, trying to provoke her.
Seeing Tsunade's expression change drastically, Zhang Hai immediately changed his tune.
"Ahem... Sister Tsunade is wise and powerful, everything she does is for the sake of the village! I... I was just saying it casually, just saying it casually!" Zhang Hai quickly flattered her, his face full of smiles.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's expression softened somewhat. She took out a stack of documents from her pocket, then walked to the wall of the room and used nails to stick the documents one by one.
"These are all the tasks you need to complete every day!" Tsunade pointed to the documents on the wall and said sternly, "Every single task must be completed by the end of today! If you don't, you can expect a beating!"
Zhang Hai stepped forward and carefully examined the tasks on the wall. They listed various medical research tasks, including classifying medicinal herbs, preparing medicines, and analyzing toxins. For someone who had never been exposed to medical ninjutsu, these tasks were undoubtedly a huge challenge.
"Sister Tsunade..." Zhang Hai asked疑惑地, "If... if I don't complete these missions, will that mean..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tsunade interrupted him.
"You didn't finish?!" Tsunade roared, her eyes blazing with fury once more. "You dare not finish?! Do you believe I'll beat you so badly your own mother wouldn't recognize you?!"
Zhang Hai immediately agreed, not daring to say another word. He knew that Tsunade was giving him an ultimatum.
From that day on, Zhang Hai began his "medical research life" in the "mansion prison".
Every day, he would spend his time in his room conducting various toxin experiments, following the instructions Tsunade had posted on the wall. Utilizing his Mangekyou Sharingan and his exquisite control over chakra, he conducted in-depth analysis and research on various toxins. He discovered that the essence of toxins is actually a special kind of chakra; by understanding the flow of this chakra, one could control or even reverse it.
During his research, Zhang Hai discovered that Tsunade and Orochimaru's research directions were actually completely opposite. Tsunade focused on researching how to heal injuries and save lives; while Orochimaru focused on researching how to create toxins, how to prolong life, and how to achieve immortality.
Zhang Hai pondered to himself. If Tsunade and Orochimaru could join forces and combine their research findings, their progress in the fields of medicine and life sciences would accelerate exponentially! This would be a monumental feat, revolutionizing the medical system of the ninja world!
He acted as a middleman, moving between Tsunade and Orochimaru, becoming the biggest beneficiary of both sides' experiences. On one hand, he acquired cutting-edge, forbidden knowledge about the soul, chakra, and genes from Orochimaru, and on the other hand, he learned the most exquisite medical ninjutsu and life sciences from Tsunade.