Recapturing the Corpse (Part 2)

As a fish on the chopping block, Karai had no choice but to submit to Zhang Miao.

"Ryunosuke-sama, the scroll you want is on Banui's back. but there are some explosive tags inside, so please be careful when you take it!" Karai said.

Of course, Karai did not say this because he was worried that Zhang Miao would be injured. He was afraid that the explosive tags would not kill Zhang Miao and instead kill his subordinates.

Most importantly, if the explosive tags really injured Zhang Miao, it would definitely anger him. At that time, all the Kumo ninjas present would not be able to live. This was not what Karai wanted.

"No matter what, we must bring the news back to the Raikage!"

Although he did not know what Karai was thinking, Zhang Miao also felt a little fortunate after hearing his words.

"Fortunately, I did not act rashly. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if I accidentally triggered the explosive tags.

In fact, with Zhang Miao's skill, even if he triggered the explosive tags, he would be fine. However, he still had to be careful not to destroy Hizashi's corpse scroll. Once the scroll was broken, the body sealed inside would naturally be unable to be taken out. That would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, Zhang Miao immediately nodded at Karai.

"I know, but your people are all carrying scrolls. I don't know who you are talking about, so it's better for you to bring it to me yourself. Release!"

As Zhang Miao finished speaking, Karai found that the huge iron nails on his body had disappeared, and the surrounding scenery had once again turned into the forest he was familiar with.

Seeing that Zhang Miao had removed the genjutsu, Karai immediately looked around his surroundings.

His subordinates were still there. But they were all standing unconscious. Their eyes were wide open, but there was no light in them. Obviously, they were under Zhang Miao's genjutsu.

"What a powerful genjutsu!"

Thinking of this, Karai immediately walked behind one of the Kumo ninjas. He first removed the explosive tags from his subordinate's back, then took the corpse scroll and handed it to Zhang Miao.

"Ryunosuke-sama, this is the scroll!"

Looking at the one-meter-long scroll in Karai's hand, Zhang Miao did not reach out to take it. Instead, he narrowed his eyes. "I don't believe you, so you should open it for me!"

"Alright!" Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Karai immediately revealed a bitter smile. Then, he spread the scroll on the ground in front of Zhang Miao and placed his hand on the center of the scroll.

"Release!"

With a low shout, Hizashi's body appeared on the scroll.

At this time, Hizashi was wearing a white robe and a grayish-green coat. There was no wound on his body, and his expression was very serene, as if he was just sleeping. But the Caged Bird seal on his head looked a bit weird.

Looking at Hizashi's corpse, Zhang Miao immediately frowned, "What is the mark on his forehead?"

Zhang Miao obviously asked a question that he already knew the answer, but Karai did not know about the seal yet. When Zhang Miao finished speaking, he hurriedly shook his head, "This was not done by us. He was already like this when Konoha handed him to us."

Zhang Miao: "..."

"You don't even know about the Caged Bird seal yet you're trying hard to find out the secrets of the Byakugan... What a bunch of idiots!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Miao sighed helplessly.

"Sigh... One is a coward, and the other is a fool. The pitiful Hizashi died in the hands of these two groups of incompetent people. The world is really unfair!"

"Uh..."

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, the corner of Karai's mouth twitched. He seemed to want to say something, but in the end, he did not say it. Instead, he lowered his head.

"Ryunosuke-sama, please keep your promise and let my subordinates go."

"I was the one who asked Konoha to hand over the murderer's body. The agreement was also signed by me. It has nothing to do with them. I am willing to pay with my life!"

"Huh?" Hearing Karai's words, Zhang Miao immediately raised his eyebrows and nodded. "Alright, then go to hell!"

After saying that, a sharp wooden thorn grew out of Zhang Miao's palm. With a wave of his hand, the wooden thorn pierced Karai's forehead, and a strand of blood flowed down from the latter's forehead.

Karai's eyes were closed, and he was trembling all over. But he didn't beg for mercy and even gritted his teeth to endure the pain. Looking at the tragic Kumo ninja, Zhang Miao slowly retracted the wooden thorn in his hand.

"Tell your Raikage, if he tries to send his ninjas to my country's border ever again, I will personally bring their dead bodies to him. Do not doubt my words. If you try to test my patience again, I promise you will regret it!"

After saying that, Zhang Miao waved his hand and put Hizashi's body into the system's storage space. Then he disappeared with Body Flicker jutsu.

After Zhang Miao disappeared, Karai, who had escaped death, wiped the cold sweat on his cheeks. He took a few deep breaths and waited for his mood to calm down. Then he removed the genjutsu from his subordinates one by one and left with them.

When the Kumo ninjas began to return to their village by boat, Zhang Miao also returned to Konoha and arrived at Hizashi's house..

At this time, the Hyuga clansmen who had gathered here had already gone home, and only Neji was left. He was sitting alone in the corridor with his head lowered, tears streaming down his face.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Miao could not help but sigh and then walked to him.

"Neji, come with me!"

Having said that, Zhang Miao took off his ninja shoes and pulled out Hizashi's body from the system's storage space..

"Father!"

When he saw his father's body, Neji couldn't help but shout. He then threw himself on Hizashi's body and burst into tears.

"Father... Father... Sob... Sob..."

Looking at Neji who was crying, Zhang Miao felt that his eyes were a little moist. He quickly closed his eyes and turned his head.

About ten minutes later, when Neji was almost done crying, Zhang Miao walked to him and put his hand on his head.

"Neji, you have to remember that all the misfortunes and tragedies in the world are caused by the lack of ability of the person in charge. Instead of hating the injustice of fate or immersing yourself in sorrow, it is better to try your best to become stronger. In this world, only the strong can change their fate!"

"Only the strong can change their fate?"

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Neji immediately raised his head and nodded as he shed tears. "I understand. I will work hard to become stronger!"

"It's good that you understand!"

At this point, Zhang Miao reached out to wipe the tears off Nejii's face and then touched his little head again.

"Neji, I will take your father away. When you have enough power to protect him, I will return him to you. So, work hard to become stronger!"

After saying that, without waiting for Neji to answer, Zhang Miao put Hizashi's body back to the system's storage space again and then disappeared with Body Flicker jutsu.

When Neji came back to his senses, he was the only one left in the room. Looking at the empty floor, he could not help but shout loudly.

"Father!!!!"