klisemfg Chapter 569 Thank you, kid!
Chapter 569 Thank you, kid!
Killer Bee exclaimed loudly, his voice filled with admiration and gratitude, "Your swordsmanship is like a lightning bolt, piercing through the fog of my thoughts! It has allowed me to grasp new rhythms and new melodies! You are simply my muse, like, like, like the Eight-Tails' chakra, endlessly flowing, making my writing flow beautifully!"
He excitedly handed the notebook to Zhang Hai, who, despite wearing a mask, seemed unconcerned. "Look! This is my new song! The inspiration comes entirely from your swordsmanship! See? This is my 'Ode to the Blade'!!"
Zhang Hai took the notebook and looked down at it. The notebook was densely filled with all sorts of strange lyrics, some with disjointed phrases and some with unique rhymes, but all filled with descriptions of swordsmanship and praise for power. Although these lyrics were somewhat "abstract" to Zhang Hai's aesthetic standards, he could feel the passion Killer Bee had for swordsmanship and rap that they contained.
"Thank you, kid!" Killer Bee patted Zhang Hai on the shoulder again, the force almost making Zhang Hai stumble. "You're a true genius swordsman! Your swordsmanship is more artistic than any ninjutsu! I'm so glad to have met you!"
Killer Bee's attitude had shifted from initial cynicism to genuine admiration, even bordering on mutual respect. Zhang Hai knew he had successfully won Killer Bee's approval.
"Killer Bee, you flatter me." Zhang Hai returned the notebook to Killer Bee, his tone still respectful. "I have also benefited greatly from your Seven Swords Style. There is still much I need to learn."
Killer Bee burst into laughter, took the notebook, and carefully put it away. "No, no, no! You're already very strong, kid! You just lack practical experience, and... oh! oh! oh! You lack an understanding of the true meaning of life!"
He suddenly lowered his voice, leaned closer to Zhang Hai, and said mysteriously, "Listen, kid. Since you can give me inspiration with your swordsmanship, you must also have your own troubles, or rather, something you're looking for. I can help you! As long as you can give me more inspiration, I'll help you solve your troubles!"
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat; this was exactly what he wanted. Killer Bee, though seemingly carefree, was after all the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, a powerful force in Kumogakure. Gaining his help would undoubtedly make intelligence gathering much easier.
“I do have some concerns, Killer Bee,” Zhang Hai continued, following Killer Bee’s lead. “My understanding of some ninjutsu is not deep enough, especially the special ninjutsu used by some powerful ninjas hidden in the villages. I hope to learn more about them.”
Killer Bee's eyes behind his sunglasses flickered slightly. He was a straightforward guy and didn't think much about why Zhang Hai wanted to know these things. He just assumed that this kid who loved swordsmanship was also curious about other powerful ninjutsu.
"Oh! Really?" Killer Bee rubbed his hands together excitedly. "No problem! No problem! As long as it can give me inspiration, I can help you with anything! Who do you want to learn about? What ninjutsu do you want to learn? Just tell me! Killer Bee-sensei, it's my duty!"
Seeing this, Zhang Hai knew his opportunity had arrived. Instead of directly questioning Lei Ying or the hidden powerhouses, he used a more subtle approach.
"Lord Killer Bee, you are the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki and one of the strongest Lightning Release ninjas in the village," Zhang Hai flattered. "I'd like to know, besides Lord Raikage and you, which other seniors in the village possess extraordinary Lightning Release chakra, or are able to use some unique Lightning Release techniques?"
Upon hearing this, Killer Bee tilted his head and thought for a moment, then started counting on his fingers, occasionally letting out a rap phrase or two.
"Hmm... Lightning Release masters! Besides my grumpy old brother, there's also me, the handsome Jinchūriki!! There are indeed some senior figures in the village. Although they've retired, their strength is still formidable! For example... that old man called 'Raikō,' his Lightning Release shuriken technique is incredibly smooth! And that 'Raiga,' his Lightning Release taijutsu is also exceptional! However, they're usually very mysterious, so it's rare to see them."
Killer Bee suddenly lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "However, there's another place in the village where the lightning-style chakra is exceptionally dense! It's a forbidden area of Kumogakure! Ordinary people aren't allowed to get close at all! I heard that something is sealed there that even my brother found troublesome!"
Zhang Hai's heart skipped a beat! A forbidden area? Sealed with something even the Raikage found troublesome? This could very well be those "deeply hidden old guys" that Kakuzu had mentioned, or something even more important!
"Forbidden area?" Zhang Hai asked, feigning curiosity. "What exactly is inside?"
Killer Bee scratched his head: "Oh! I don't know exactly what it is! I only know that the chakra inside is very strong, and it feels very dangerous! My brother's face always turns grim whenever he mentions that place! He says that for the safety of the village, no one can get close!"
Zhang Hai understood. Forbidden areas often signify secrets and power. It's highly likely that the Hidden Cloud Village holds its true trump card, or some special entity resides there.
"Lord Killer Bee, could you take me there?" Zhang Hai asked tentatively.
Without a second thought, Killer Bee immediately shook his head. "That won't do! That place is forbidden territory! Even I can't just go in there casually! If my brother finds out, he'll give me a real dressing down! He might even give me a 'Thunderous Plowshare'! Yo! Yo!"
As he spoke, he exaggeratedly imitated the Raikage's attack movements, which looked quite comical.
Zhang Hai didn't press the issue. He knew that, given his current status, it was impossible for him to directly request entry into the forbidden area. But at least, he had already obtained important information about the forbidden area.
“Alright, in that case,” Zhang Hai said, settling for second best. “Then, Lord Killer Bee, could you teach me some unique Lightning Release ninjutsu? Or, could you tell me where those Lightning Release masters usually train, so I can go and learn from them?”
Killer Bee perked up immediately when he heard he could be taught ninjutsu. "No problem! No problem! Kid! As long as you can find inspiration in my rap, I can teach you anything!"
Over the next few days, Zhang Hai, under the alias "Thunder," studied various Lightning Release ninjutsu and taijutsu under Killer Bee. Although Killer Bee was somewhat eccentric, his teaching ability as a Kage-level shinobi was beyond question. He taught Zhang Hai his Lightning Release chakra mode, Lightning Release taijutsu, and some basic Lightning Release ninjutsu without reservation.
While studying, Zhang Hai used his insightful observations and perception to continuously gather intelligence on Kumogakure. He observed the ninjas' daily training, analyzed the village's defense mechanisms, and even secretly drew a map of the village's interior.