Just like in the original work, Bai appeared and put on a show in front of Kakashi and Takagi. Then, he slowly took the sword away.
Tealwood didn't expose Bai, because regardless of whether Bai was still alive or not, it wouldn't be too difficult for Kakashi's party to deal with him. However, if he wanted to keep Bai, Tealwood would need to reveal his hidden strength. It was not worth it at the moment. Therefore, he could only watch coldly as Bai supported the fake death No Longer Slash and left. At the same time, Kakashi had also collapsed due to overuse of Sharunaka.
Even though he wasn't unconscious, Kakashi didn't have much combat power left. Thus, Tealwood temporarily became the leader of the team and brought Kakashi to Dazner's house.
"Are you alright? Teacher!" Dazner's daughter, Jinami, was a great beauty. She did not look to be nearly 30 years old. At this moment, she was looking at Kakashi with a worried expression. After all, he had fallen to protect her father. "No…I'll probably have to lie down for a while," Kakashi said dejectedly.”
" Really…" Xiao Ying pouted and complained,""Even though the Shura Eye is so powerful, you still have to consider the burden it will cause on your body!”As the strongest member of the team, Kakashi's fall made Sakura, the new Genin, feel uneasy. Coupled with the fact that she had encountered a powerful enemy like Alobukazu, this young girl who had never experienced anything since she was young revealed her fragile heart.
"But who was that masked man just now?”Xiao Ying asked curiously as she recalled Bai who had appeared and taken No More Slash away.
Tealwood sat cross-legged at the side and replied,"That's the assassination team of Hidden Fog. Simply put, they're a team that specializes in hunting down ninjas who have defected from the village. Most of those people are proficient in tracking and assassination, because every ninja in Ninja Village contains a portion of the village's unique secrets, such as the unique ninjutsu, the nature of chakras, and the ingredients of special drugs used…"
"Tealwood is right." "So, in order to prevent other villages from knowing these secrets, every ninja's corpse must be destroyed. In short, the assassination team was born to eliminate the traces of ninjas in this world. They were experts in corpse disposal and were also a group of very dangerous people.”
Tealwood interjected," But Teacher, I remember that under normal circumstances, isn't it better to deal with the corpse as soon as possible?”
"Hmm?"
"The masked man just now took away the dead body.”Tealwood emphasized the word 'take'. Kakashi also reacted, and his originally half-dead expression instantly turned ugly.
"Also, the weapon that kills without slashing, that masked man only used a very ordinary thousand books. " If that weapon doesn't hit a vital point like the heart, the damage it can cause will be very small…" Although Takagi's expression remained unchanged, his tone became serious.
"What are you talking about?" Naruto listened for a long time but still could not understand. Sasuke's expression turned ugly as he said nervously,""Could it be…?" Kakashi nodded." Ah, ah. I'm afraid he'll still be alive if I don't kill him."”As soon as he said that, Sakura, Naruto, and Dazner were so shocked that their mouths were wide open.
"What the hell is going on? Teacher!" Xiao Ying shouted in fear. Only Tsunami looked strangely at the others who had suddenly become very nervous. "Didn't you already confirm that you won't kill again?”
Kakashi said in a reminiscing tone,"Ah, that's right. However, if he didn't slash at that time, he would probably be in a state of suspended animation.”Seeing that Sakura was a little scared, Kakashi comforted her,""Don't worry. Even if I can't move for the time being, I still have Tealwood, right? His strength can at least ensure your safety.”
Sasuke snorted unhappily. He was too proud to be the last. As for Naruto, he did not feel particularly afraid since he had never experienced the power of No Slash. Only Xiao Ying, although still very worried, could only choose to trust Tealwood in this situation.
"Sensei, can you tell me what's up with your Sharunan?" Takagi suddenly asked. I remember…that was the unique ability of the Uchiha clan.”Takagi's words instantly attracted Sasuke's attention. He stared at Kakashi's left eye, which was once again covered.
Kakashi returned to his half-dead appearance and said lazily,""You know it right, Sherringan is a unique ability of the Uchiha clan. I am not a member of the Uchiha clan. My Shurunyan is a relic left behind by a comrade.”When he mentioned his comrades, Kakashi's eyes flashed with a hint of nostalgia.
Sasuke was a little disappointed when he heard that Kakashi was not a member of the Uchiha clan. Takagi looked at Sasuke, then at Kakashi, and fell silent. He had wanted to use this opportunity to give Kakashi some insight, and use him to test the reaction of the upper layer of the leaf. However, he had always been concerned. The plot of the original work had always deeply affected him. He did not trust those rotten higher-ups from the bottom of his heart.
The impression that the third generation Naruto gave him was that he was kind and weak. Whether it was towards Orochimaru or other matters, the third generation only showed tolerance and retreat. Tealwood couldn't be sure if the third generation would choose to abandon him if he had a conflict with the higher-ups of Muye, led by Tanzo.
If that happened, Tealwood would have no choice but to say goodbye to the leisurely life he was used to.
Just like that, it was soon lunchtime. Before they ate, Kakashi said,"Although Takagi is here, if the enemy isn't just those two, the situation will be troublesome. "Therefore, I will guide the few of you in your cultivation before you recover. Although it will be a little last-minute, it will be enough for you to improve.”
Just like that, Sasuke and the other two's actions for the next few days were arranged. Takagi was sent by Kakashi to protect Dazna in case other ninjas or enemies appeared.
Kakashi's training for Naruto was still on controlling chakras. After all, with a treasure trove like Nine-Tails, it would be a pity not to properly develop it. Sasuke began to master some ninjutsu under Kakashi's guidance, with the fire escape that Sasuke was good at being the main one. As for Sakura, she was sent to the side by Kakashi to practice her illusions.
Tealwood sat alone by the bridge that was under construction. He looked up at the blue sky and felt a little more relaxed. Dazner, who was working hard, saw Takagi's leisurely manner and asked,""I remember that the other three are cultivating. Why don't you go?”
"Because someone has to protect you!”Tealwood yawned and said," Besides, my strength can't be improved just by training. What I lack is actual combat." Of course, there were necessary exercises, but most of them were to maintain the condition of the body.”
Although Dazner had never seen Tealwood and Zai Buzhan fight, the fog was too thick back then. However, from Kakashi's words and Sasuke's trio's performance, Dazner knew that this kid was indeed very powerful. Just like that, six days passed.
This morning, before Dazner left the house, Tealwood went to the woods to meditate. It was not that he wanted to become a monk, but he just wanted to find a quiet place to think about it. After the incident in the Country of Waves ended, it would soon be the time for the Chuunin exam. What would he do then?
With the strength he had displayed, it should not be a problem for him to qualify for the Chuunin. But what happened after that? Just carry out missions calmly and slowly climb to Jounin? Or should he just be a chuunin for the rest of his life and wait for death, looking at those famous people when he was bored to adjust his life?
Perhaps that kind of life was good, but could he really do that? Other things aside, the incident of Sasuke's defection would be brought up after the Chuunin exam. To be honest, Aoki and Sasuke's relationship wasn't bad. From Sasuke's point of view, it was good enough that a child who had lost all his clansmen at the age of six and survived alone with hatred didn't have a twisted mentality. After the death of Itachi, Sasuke was told the truth by Ban before he finally fell.
If his relationship with Sasuke had always been bad, or if he didn't know Sasuke, Takagi wouldn't have to worry about anything. But now that they knew each other, their relationship was quite good. They could be said to be comrades-in-arms. Watching Sasuke being toyed with by those old demons made him feel a little unworthy.
There was also Shikamaru and the others who were closest to Takagi. Although nothing major happened to them in the original work, what if they were? What if his butterfly stirred up the airflow and triggered a storm that did not exist in the original work? What should he do then?
"Power…as expected, you can't do without power.”Tealwood muttered to himself. Suddenly, a few curious birds landed on his head and shoulders. Just as he was in a daze, a voice came from behind him.
"Do you desire power?"
Tealwood turned his head and his eyes narrowed. The person who spoke was Bai, who was dressed in casual clothes. At this moment, Bai was standing a few meters behind Tealwood. He was carrying a basket with some herbs in it. Bai recognized Tealwood as well, but she didn't know that Tealwood had recognized her as well.
Tealwood replied to Bai's question,""Yes, I am." Bai smiled, put down the basket, squatted down, and said to Tealwood,""Why do you desire power? Are you working hard for yourself?”Although she was asking Tealwood, she was also asking herself.
"To protect the people I cherish.”Tealwood's answer made Bai's eyes light up. He agreed,""Yes! Humans would become very strong when they wanted to protect something!”" But I see confusion and hesitation in your eyes," Bai said. What…are you worried about?"
Even if they were enemies, were you still concerned about others?
Tealwood looked at the beauty in front of him and closed his eyes slightly. After a long time, he slowly said,"Because I still can't sacrifice myself for others." Or should I say, I cared too much about some things, and it made me confused. I wanted power, but I didn't want to lose something.”
"So, you want to find a way to get the best of both worlds?”Bai smiled and said,"It seems that you are very greedy."”
"Do you think so too?"
"I don't know if there's a way to get the best of both worlds. Perhaps you can think of it. But I think…" Bai revealed a meaningful smile and said,""No matter what the final result is, as long as you can protect those you cherish, those who are very important to you, it will be fine.”
"…Maybe." Tealwood didn't deny it. He closed his eyes again as if he was asleep.
Bai also silently glanced at Tealwood before picking up the basket and leaving.
'Realization…? Although I'm not as determined as you, I'm not too bad!'Tealwood muttered in his heart. He opened his eyes and stared at the place where Bai had left. In his blood-red pupils, three magatama slowly appeared.
'Water has no moon. Let me try to change your fate. Let's see how big of a storm this butterfly of mine can set off!'
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