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Chapter 766: Shizune, You Don't Want to See Your Teacher Suffer, Right?
Chapter 766: Shizune, You Don't Want to See Your Teacher Suffer, Right?
"Konan!" Shizune cried, tears streaming down her face as she rushed into Konan's embrace.
During this time, she had been incredibly worried about Konan, even suspecting that Konan might have already passed away.
To find out the truth, she had ventured to the Skyguard Tower, using her connections to confirm that Konan was indeed still alive, or else she would have broken down much earlier.
For Shizune, her relationship with Konan was not just that of a teacher and student but also like a mother and daughter.
"Shizune, has this little brat done anything to you?" Konan comforted her disciple while keeping a wary eye on Tang Ping, fearing that he might have extracted some promise from Shizune in exchange for seeing her.
"Hey, what do you mean by that?" Tang Ping asked, his tone sharp with annoyance.
Joking aside, even if the Ninja World had a reputation for certain themes, it didn't mean he would engage in scenarios like 'Shizune, you don't want to see your teacher suffer, right?' from adult-themed stories.
He was a serious person!
(Various Girls: Haha)
"You know what I mean!" Konan retorted without a hint of fear, even after being imprisoned for some time.
Tang Ping had not only locked her up but also subjected her to the 'Black Room,' so it was only natural for her to feel resentful.
Speaking of the Black Room, Konan had been sent there because she refused to cooperate.
"Konan, you need to provide evidence for your accusations, or else the Black Room welcomes you again!" Tang Ping was not going to indulge her.
Even though he wanted to recruit her, it didn't mean he would tolerate her behavior.
In his opinion, these top-tier powerhouses were so willful because they had been coddled for too long.
"Hmph!"
Hearing the words 'Black Room,' a hint of fear flashed in Konan's eyes, and she stopped arguing with Tang Ping.
Seeing Konan calm down, Tang Ping got to the point.
"Konan, I sincerely invite you to join the Skyguard Tower... or rather, the Radiant Sun Country!" He laid his cards on the table.
Both he and Konan were well aware of this fact.
If he wasn't genuinely interested in recruiting her, it would be impossible to capture her, especially if he didn't want Leaf Village to ransom her back.
Konan held immense symbolic and practical significance for Leaf Village.
If the news of her detainment reached the village, it would undoubtedly provoke intense hostility. Therefore, enduring such immense pressure and refusing to release her was clearly a recruitment attempt.
Understanding this, Konan had dared to test the waters with her actions, and Tang Ping had responded with his own methods to convey his intentions.
While he wanted to recruit her, the idea of causing trouble with this alone was far-fetched.
"I refuse!" Konan crossed her arms and gave a clear response.
She was born in Leaf Village and would die with the spirit of the village.
At most, it would only be death, and ninjas never feared death.
"Is that so?" Tang Ping wasn't surprised by her refusal. He shifted the topic, saying, "Even if you don't consider yourself, you should think about your disciples."
Indeed, he was using Shizune as leverage.
"You can't use Shizune to threaten Konan!" Shizune's anger surged.
Having ventured to the Skyguard Tower, she had prepared herself mentally, so she wasn't truly afraid.
"Don't worry, Shizune!" Konan placed a reassuring hand on her disciple, a hint of confusion in her eyes.
She knew that Tang Ping wasn't foolish; he must have realized that even threatening her with Shizune wouldn't make her compromise.
Even if she did compromise, she could pretend to cooperate and then find a way to stab him in the back later.
The consequences of a powerful ninja's betrayal would undoubtedly outweigh the benefits, so it was just a joke and a test.
"What's your real reason for trying to convince me?" Konan stared intently at Tang Ping's eyes.
She didn't want to prolong this any further.
Hearing this, Tang Ping leaned back in his chair, feeling rather pleased.
She was getting desperate!
With Konan's wisdom and mentality, it was unlikely for her to show such a weakness under normal circumstances.
However, the confinement and the harsh conditions of the prison cell had indeed affected her mental state.
Especially the Black Room!
Even someone with her unyielding willpower couldn't escape its influence.
"I brought you here today to introduce you to two people!" Tang Ping, now in a position of advantage, decided to reveal his trump card.
As he spoke, the office door opened.
Two figures entered.
Upon seeing these two individuals, Konan's pupils contracted, and she could no longer maintain her composure.
It was inevitable that she would react this way, as she recognized both figures and they held an extremely special significance to her.
The one on the left had silver hair and red eyes, his skin cracked and lifeless, none other than her second uncle, Senju Feijian.
Konan had mentally prepared herself for Senju Feijian's appearance.
After all, during the Leaf Village's Chunin Exam and the ambush in End Valley, Great Snake Worm had used the Impure World Resurrection technique to bring back the First and Second Hokage from their coffins to fight. So, Konan knew that one day she would encounter them.
The issue was the person on the right, who was half a head shorter than Senju Feijian, with blonde hair similar to Konan's, and a pale, emaciated face.
"Shengshu..."
Konan's voice lowered involuntarily, fearing that speaking too loudly might shatter this beautiful dream.
Yes, occasionally in the middle of the night, she would dream of her younger brother.
"Sister!"
Shengshu was overjoyed to see Konan and hugged her immediately.
The two siblings had an extremely close relationship, so Shengshu's death had dealt a severe blow to Konan, which was also the main reason for her departure from the Leaf Village.
Konan felt the solid, warm flesh of her brother.
Konan was stunned at first, then she pulled him behind her, her eyes fixed on Tang Ping like a protective mother wolf.
She had confirmed that it was indeed her brother, not just a dream, so no one could take him away from her.
"Konan, I'm pleased with your attitude, but I don't appreciate your gaze. I've paid a huge price to resurrect Shengshu, and you can't even call me 'Tang Ping'?"
Tang Ping was well aware of Konan's current state but still asked with a hint of displeasure.
Indeed!
He had paid a 'huge price' to resurrect Shengshu, yet Konan didn't show any gratitude and was even wary of him. How could Tang Ping not feel annoyed?
Konan wasn't foolish; she understood this logic, but her initial reaction was purely instinctual.
"...Tang Ping..."
She reluctantly uttered the title, biting her teeth.
It was awkward for her to call someone who she used to address as 'little brat' as 'sir,' making her feel like she was losing face.
However, for her brother, she was willing to endure embarrassment, and even death, without hesitation.
"Pfft, I prefer your previous rebellious attitude. Please act like that again!"
Tang Ping lost interest when he saw Konan's compliance.
"Enough, you little brat!"
Konan was furious.
Just because she was willing to yield for her brother didn't mean she would tolerate being toyed with.
"Konan!"
Senju Feijian's voice grew heavier, instantly calming Konan down.
Compared to the more carefree First Hokage, the Second Hokage had more authority, so she dared not disobey.
"I won't interfere with your decision, but at least hear out their conditions."
Senju Feijian's words made Konan turn to Tang Ping.
Yes, her attitude had shifted from 'die rather than surrender' to 'let's hear them out.'
Previously, she didn't care about anything because she had nothing to hold her back.
Now that she had something to care about, she needed to consider more.
"Konan, Shengshu is now the father of twenty-three children, which means the Senju Clan has revived..."
Tang Ping looked at the emaciated and pale Shengshu with pity and stated a number.
Twenty-three children!
You heard that right; Shengshu wasn't just a 'hitman' who 'takes out ten.'
After the bounty was issued, many girls were willing to take on this task.
After all, they could earn a substantial reward for each child they bore, and these children could even be raised as ninjas.
The rewards were too tempting! Not only for commoners but also for ninjas who couldn't resist such an offer.
In this brutal and bloody ninja world, modesty wasn't a common trait.
Survival and self-improvement were the primary concerns, and only a few dozen girls took on the task, and that was because they had to be selective about looks, status, and more. Otherwise, thousands would have been willing.
But could Shengshu handle it?
Remember the specially formulated potion made for him?
Senju Feijian was the one who took care of all this, and it wasn't Tang Ping taking advantage of him.
(End of Chapter)
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