klisemfg Chapter 647 Prison Break
Chapter 647 Prison Break
Zhang Hai successfully escaped from prison in this silent and unnoticed manner.
The giant serpent carried Zhang Hai deep into the dark earth. After an unknown amount of time, it stopped.
When Zhang Hai emerged from the giant serpent's mouth, he found himself in a massive underground base. The place was brightly lit, filled with all sorts of strange experimental instruments and scrolls, exuding a thick, eerie atmosphere.
In the center of the base, a familiar yet unsettling figure stood with his back to him, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.
The man wore a wide black robe, had a long neck, a sickly pale face, and a pair of golden snake eyes that gleamed dangerously in the lamplight.
He was none other than Orochimaru, a rogue ninja of Konoha and one of the legendary Sannin.
"Thank you, Orochimaru." Zhang Hai's voice echoed in the empty base, carrying a hint of barely perceptible excitement. "Your speed is even faster than I imagined."
Orochimaru slowly turned around, his golden snake eyes fixed on Zhang Hai, a playful smile playing on his lips.
"Oh? It seems you're quite certain that I'll come to your rescue." Orochimaru's voice was hoarse yet magnetic, possessing a unique charm.
Zhang Hai calmly met Orochimaru's gaze, his silver hair shimmering slightly under the light.
“We are the same kind,” Zhang Hai said softly, his tone carrying a hint of agreement. “We both pursue power, the ultimate in the depths of darkness. You yearn for immortality and truth, while I yearn to change this world. We both walk on paths misunderstood by the world, willing to pay any price for our respective goals.”
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru's eyes gleamed with even more amusement. He stared intently into Zhang Hai's deep eyes, as if trying to see into the secrets of his soul.
"Back then... I had high hopes for you." Orochimaru's voice carried a hint of regret. "Unfortunately, at that time, you had not yet completely broken free from the shackles of Konoha. Looking back now, it is truly a great regret that I was unable to bring you under my command back then."
A faint smile appeared on Zhang Hai's lips.
“It’s not too late now.” He said softly, his eyes flashing with the same obsessive light as Orochimaru’s. “I’m very interested in your research. Orochimaru… I want to conduct experiments with you and explore the ultimate power of darkness.”
Orochimaru's golden snake eyes lit up instantly, filled with excitement and anticipation. He looked at Zhang Hai's pale yet determined face, as if he were seeing a like-minded companion.
“Very good…very good…” Orochimaru’s voice was deep and hoarse, filled with barely suppressed excitement. “You have indeed not disappointed me. Come, Zhang Hai…let us explore together the…ultimate limit of power!”
In the dimly lit underground base, two souls, both walking on the edge of darkness, finally came together.
In the dimly lit underground base, Orochimaru's hoarse, excited voice echoed, like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, full of dangerous allure. Zhang Hai met his gaze, a faint smile on his face, but inwardly he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
I'm so glad. I'm glad I didn't become Orochimaru's apprentice back then. Otherwise, given his current thirst for power and zero tolerance for betrayal, he might very well have staged a scene of "killing his master" in the future. Now, as partners, we can better utilize each other instead of being controlled by someone else.
"In that case, let's begin." Orochimaru revealed a sickly smile. He extended his slender fingers, the tips of which were condensed with green chakra, and gently touched the shackles on Zhang Hai's wrists.
With a soft "click," the chakra seal dissipated, and the specially made shackles slid off. The moment the seal was broken, Zhang Hai felt a long-lost surge of abundant power coursing through his body, instantly restoring vitality to his previously exhausted body.
“This research institute is just one of my many bases, and it just happens to be located beneath Konoha Prison,” Orochimaru explained casually. He turned and gestured for Zhang Hai to follow. “This makes it easier for me to keep track of Konoha’s movements and also makes it convenient to… retrieve some ‘experimental materials’ whenever I want.”
Zhang Hai remained silent, simply following Orochimaru. He knew Orochimaru's efficiency was always astonishing. From the moment he decided to kill "Kage Madara," he had contacted Orochimaru through clandestine channels. The appearance of Danzo and "Kage Madara" was also a result of Orochimaru's covert machinations. After all, a genius with the potential of the Mangekyou Sharingan wasn't someone you could easily encounter.
"For the next few years, you'll be following me," Orochimaru's voice came from ahead, carrying a hint of matter-of-fact. "Help me conduct some experiments and research some interesting things. Of course, I will also share all my knowledge with you without reservation."
Zhang Hai sneered inwardly. Cooperation? That was nothing but Orochimaru's high-sounding rhetoric. He knew that Orochimaru had long coveted his Mangekyou Sharingan and soul power, and the so-called "sharing" was merely a means to better extract value from him. But at this moment, he also needed Orochimaru's resources and knowledge to help him improve his strength and achieve his own goals.
Now that his Mangekyou Sharingan has awakened, his strength is vastly different from before. He no longer needs to be as cautious as before, worried about being exposed. Now, he has the confidence to stand on equal footing with Orochimaru.
The two passed through one metal door after another covered with runes, and finally arrived at a huge laboratory.
In the center of the laboratory, rows of cold stone beds held mutilated human bodies. Some had been dissected, their internal organs exposed; others were riddled with tiny tubes connected to unknown instruments; still others had been dismembered, leaving only broken torsos. The strong stench of formaldehyde and blood permeated the air, creating a gruesome and horrifying scene.
Zhang Hai merely glanced at it, his expression unchanged. Such scenes were commonplace for him, someone who walked in the darkness.
"How is it?" Orochimaru turned to look at Zhang Hai, his snake eyes gleaming with excitement. "These are all masterpieces of my pursuit of truth. Body, soul... everything is full of mysteries, waiting for us to explore."
He stretched out his long, slender fingers and gently touched a dissected human body, as if he were touching a work of art.
"A ninja shouldn't be limited to just one type of ninjutsu or one type of bloodline limit." Orochimaru's voice carried a hint of fanaticism. "A true ninja should fully utilize all ninjutsu, master all power, and become... the ultimate individual!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hai shook his head.