"We are going back to the village tomorrow. Have you packed everything?"
In the small yard, Uchiha Chen put the last piece of luggage Seal behind Scroll, then raised his head and asked Mikoto.
"It's been packed up." Mikoto didn't look up, but was carrying a kettle and watering the bonsai.
Seeing the girl busy, Chen moved a small bench from the room and sat next to her. After a while, he couldn't help but ask, "Since you are so reluctant to leave, just take them all back Konoha."
Mikoto shook his head. "I have already promised to give it to Princess Tamako. It would be bad to go back again. It's okay, I'll just go back and plant it again."
As if he had thought of something, Chen put his chin on his arm and said, "I have collected a lot of seeds for you, but do you still have time to plant them in your small yard?"
"It seems we don't have time." Mikoto thought for a moment, "Then just plant it in your yard."
"But my yard is empty too."
Mikoto straightened up, stared into the young man's black pupils, and asked, "What do you want to say? I always feel that there is something in your words."
Chen's eyes wandered. "I mean, the previous house was old and small, and there was so much open space around it, so it would be better to build a new house and enclose a larger yard.
It saves you money... I Tenten will run to you. "
Mikoto's face turned red. "You mean... living together?"
"... You can't say that. There are still two homes, but the houses are closer together. It looks like they live together."
Mikoto The corners of his mouth curved into a nice curve, and he said with a smile, "Your idea is quite good——"
"Really, you think it's good too?" Chen's eyes lit up, feeling that something was interesting.
"But I refuse."
"..."
"How about being so direct——"
Chen muttered dissatisfiedly and wanted to protest, but Jikū suddenly appeared outside the door.
The young man stood up and went over to greet him, asking, "Senior Jikū, why do you have time to come here at this time?"
Jikū smiled and said, "You will go back to Konoha tomorrow morning. I will see you off."
After moving a bench and handing it to Jikū, Chen Cai said apologetically, "We also wanted to stay for a while, but Lord Third Hokage gave the order and we had to go back."
"It's okay, we all know that separation will happen sooner or later." Jikū clasped his hands together, "Actually, it won't be long before I have to leave too."
"Return to Fire Temple?"
"Yes, because of Kakuzu's attack, Fire Temple suffered heavy casualties. I'm going back to be the host."
Uh, why does it sound like Guardian Ninja can't stand it anymore and will go home to inherit the family business?
Society, society, you really can't afford to offend.
Jikū, who was about to be promoted to host, did not pay attention to Chen's expression and continued, "Actually, I have another thing to do today."
With that said, he took out the prepared Scroll from his arms.
As the only temple in Land of Fire, the significance of its century-old existence is of course not only symbolic, but also has many coveted treasures.
For example, Jikū has Ninjutsu in his hand.
"Welcoming Approach: Thousand-Armed Murder, this Ninjutsu is the secret technique of our Fire Temple. This Scroll contains detailed training methods. Think of it as a parting gift."
"This gift is too expensive."
Jikū shook his head. "It's just Ninjutsu. If you hadn't defeated Kakuzu, maybe Fire Temple wouldn't exist now, and it would just be incense love."
"Thank you then."
"Okay, I won't disturb you two." After finally nodding to Chen and Mikoto, Jikū left the gate and walked towards the distance.
Looking at the disappearing figure, Mikoto sighed, "Senior Jikū is such a good person."
"Yes." Chen nodded, "It's not unreasonable that Fire Temple can exist as a major force in Land of Fire for so long."
"Okay, let's continue talking about the house."
"What a beautiful thought." Mikoto snorted, turned around and ran into the house.
Konoha Year 35 In January, Land of Fire was covered with thick snow.
Braving the bad weather, Konoha Lightning and his party, who had been working as Guardian Ninja for two years, finally returned to the village they had not seen for a long time.
Accompanying him were two disciples of Princess Tsunade.
"Master Chen, the registration has been completed..."
A guard said respectfully to the young man in front of him.
Although they are both Jonin of the same level, it is not unusual for the title "adult" to be used on a young boy.
It is true that Chen has just resigned from Guardian Ninja. He does not have any permanent director position in Konoha, nor does he have any administrative level, so he cannot be classified as a "senior executive", but he already has a high status based on his strength and reputation alone.
If anyone doubts it, Chen Dake can just say that you can do it, even though his character would not care about such things or say such things.
After registration, Mikoto, Himeji, Nonō and Kana went back to their respective homes, while Chen Shi Shiran walked into Hokage Building.
Seeing the young man coming from a distance, Anbu who was hiding around also disappeared.
Some things are not suitable for them to hear. As Anbu and Jonin, they still have this kind of discernment.
"You're back."
Third Hokage, whom he hadn't seen for several years, stood alone in front of the second-floor window, looking at the heavy snowfall outside the window.
"Well, Konoha Jonin, Uchiha Chen, meet Mr. Third Hokage."
After Chen took two steps forward, he half-knelt on the ground respectfully.
There's nothing you can do about it. You can't avoid this etiquette when you return from a mission and hand it over.
Seeing that the boy who only reached his chest a few years ago is now almost as tall as himself, Third Hokage felt a sense of sadness as wrinkles gradually appeared on his face.
"Get up, I went to Daimyo's Capital to be Guardian Ninja for the past two years, thank you for your hard work."
Chen stood up and shook his head. "It's our duty, and it's worth working hard for the village."
Third Hokage pulled the boy to sit down on the chair, patted the table with his hand and said, "You Anbu are doing a good job. Shinnosuke often writes letters to praise you. Regarding Hidden Mist Village, I want to hear your opinion."
During this period, Hidden Mist Village has changed from a complete blockade to a semi-blockade, and a lot of news has gradually traveled across the ocean and reached the ears of various villages.
But whether it was Third Mizukage's actions or his various cruel behaviors, the ninjas in each village were unable to adapt to it for a while, let alone how to contact him.
Therefore, Third Hokage wants to hear the opinion of the general person in charge of Land of Water.
Chen Jingping said, "Bloody Mist Village, this is what Third Mizukage said personally. The policy of this village is only iron-blooded. Whether it is for your own village or other villages.
In the future, when I meet Mist Ninja, it will become the norm for me to fight with each other if there is any dispute. "
Third Hokage sighed and said, "How could it be like this? When I met Third Mizukage two years ago, he was completely different from the person he is now. And those trade agreements..."
"It doesn't even count. I even dare to say that if there is another war, Hidden Mist Village will definitely be the first to invade Land of Fire.
Therefore, I suggest strengthening the defense line and beware of Hidden Mist Village's sneak attack. "
Third Hokage thought for a moment and shook his head, "A large-scale war should not happen in the short term. Neither Sunagakure nor Iwagakure have fully recovered yet..."
Hearing what Third Hokage said, Chen felt helpless.
You have to fight because you haven't recovered, otherwise you will always be crushed by Konoha!
It's just that no one realizes this yet.