When Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi said the words "Enma's contract, I will give it to him", the air in the office seemed to be stagnant.
The faces of the two consultants Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were full of shock and confusion. They couldn't understand why Hokage would make such a hasty decision. This was no longer a reward, but almost a political investment, completely binding themselves to the Senju Clan's child.
The dim light in Shimura Danzō's single eye became deeper and deeper. He didn't say another word, just turned around slowly with his hand on crutches. His stooped back was stretched out in the sun, showing an indescribable coldness. He knew that Hiruzen Sarutobi had already made a decision, and no amount of words could change it.
The corner of Orochimaru's mouth curled up with an almost invisible arc of satisfaction. After all, his teacher was manipulated by this disciple.
"Little Chen, follow me." Hiruzen Sarutobi ignored the reactions of others. He waved to Senju Chen and walked out of the office first.
Senju Chen followed him obediently, and when passing by Orochimaru, he raised his face and gave his teacher an "innocent" smile.
The two walked through the long corridor one after another, and finally came to an open training ground behind the Hokage building. This is Hokage's exclusive training ground. There are heavy barriers around it, enough to withstand the aftermath of the battle of the strong Kage Level.
Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped, turned around, and his expression became serious.
"Little Chen, do you know what Summoning Contract means?" He did not take out the scroll in a hurry, but asked in a solemn tone.
"It means that you can summon powerful psychic beasts and fight together." Senju Chen answered honestly according to the understanding a child should have.
"This is just one of them." Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, "What's more important is the bond. Summoning Contract connects two equal souls. It is not a simple command and obedience, but mutual recognition and trust between partners. The reason why I agree to you is not because of your merits, but because I see in you a capacity that is enough to carry this bond."
His voice paused and his eyes became sharp. "However, just because I approve of you does not mean that Monkey King Enma will approve of you. Enma Clan's pride is far beyond your imagination. Especially Monkey King Enma's temper... has never been very good."
"So, before I let you sign the contract, I need to give you a test." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice deepened, "A test to prove that you are 'qualified' enough to meet it. If you fail, then today's incident will be treated as if it never happened."
Senju Chen felt a shiver in his heart, he knew that the real drama was coming.
"Please Lord Hokage to give the question." He straightened his small body, without the slightest fear on his face.
Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded with satisfaction. He had no unnecessary nonsense and slowly Hand Seals his hands.
"Ready."
The moment he finished speaking, a terrifying and suffocating aura burst out from his seemingly old body!
That is not simply Chakra pressure, but a kind of comprehensive aura that is a mixture of the majesty of being in a high position all year round, the iron-blooded killing aura that has gone through three Shinobi World wars, and the unfathomable Chakra ocean of "Professor of Ninjutsu"!
Buzz--!
The air in the entire training ground seemed to have turned into a sticky quagmire. Senju Chen felt like a small boat in a violent storm, and could be torn into pieces by this terrifying momentum at any time.
Invisible pressure was squeezing from all directions, his bones were rattling, breathing became extremely difficult, and hallucinations even appeared in front of his eyes. He seemed to see mountains of corpses and seas of blood, saw countless ninjas wailing and dying on the battlefield, and saw Konoha burning in the flames of war...
This is the momentum of the strong Kage Level!
This is the power possessed by the man who stands at one of the pinnacles of Shinobi World!
Hiruzen Sarutobi's purpose is very simple. He wants to use this most direct way to test Senju Chen's will.
The strength of a ninja never only depends on the number of Chakra and the power of Ninjutsu, but also depends on the perseverance and perseverance of the heart that will not be shaken in any desperate situation.
If you can't even withstand his momentum, let alone face the grumpy and powerful Monkey King Enma.
However, the scene he expected of Senju Chen kneeling on the ground and trembling did not appear.
In the center of that huge mountain of pressure, that little figure was shaky and his legs were shaking uncontrollably, but he was still standing!
His teeth were clenched, veins popped out on his forehead, and sweat fell from his cheeks like a stream, soaking his clothes.
But he just didn't fall!
"It's not enough..." Senju Chen roared in his heart.
He could feel that his body was reaching its limit.
But, he can't lose!
Sister Tsunade is still wandering outside, and those old guys are still watching in secret. He has not yet taken control of his own destiny!
How could you be crushed by this little pressure here?!
"You... you must hold on!"
The Chakra in his body was boiling crazily at this moment!
The huge vitality derived from the Uzumaki Clan and Chakra are like rushing rivers, washing away his limbs and bones, resisting the pressure from the outside world.
The power of blood originating from the Senju Clan is like the warm sun, constantly repairing his body cells that began to scream due to excessive pressure.
It's not enough, it's still not enough. Senju Chen feels that he tried his best, but he was still about to be crushed by the pressure from the opponent.
Just when he was about to faint, he suddenly remembered Maruboshi Kosuke grandpa told him about Konoha liu, a swordsmanship theory that was close to Tai Chi.
Almost instinctively, Senju Chen began to no longer forcefully resist the pressure of the landslide and tsunami, but instead imagined himself as a willow branch swaying in the wind.
Feeling Senju Chen's sudden change, Hiruzen Sarutobi, standing opposite him, suddenly contracted his pupils!
He clearly felt that his momentum seemed to be bounced away by the child opposite him. No, it should be said that it slipped away!
This kid, he... he was actually analyzing my aura and "sliding" through it?
How is this possible?!
This is no longer something that can be explained by willpower, this is an almost instinctive Battle Intuition!
Time passed by minute by minute.
Senju Chen is becoming more and more accustomed to the pressure from the opposite side. His body no longer trembles and his breathing gradually calms down. He is like a piece of Boulder that has experienced many hardships. No matter how wind blows or rains, I remain unmoved.
Finally, Hiruzen Sarutobi slowly regained his momentum.
The viscous and substantial pressure on the training ground disappeared in an instant.
As soon as he felt the pressure relax, Senju Chen also immediately exited the state of falling willow leaves.
Senju Chen was about to speak when his body suddenly went limp and he almost collapsed to the ground. However, he still used his last strength to support his body, and then he gasped for air.
Hiruzen Sarutobi looked at him with extremely complicated eyes.
There was shock, appreciation, and a hint of... unspeakable mixed emotions.
This child's talent is too strong. His capacity and potential have far exceeded his expectations.
After a long time, he took a long breath, and a heartfelt smile appeared on his old face.
"You... passed."
He slowly walked to Senju Chen and took out a huge scroll from his arms.
The scroll is simple and heavy, with two large characters - "Enma" written on it in ancient writing.
"Bite your finger, use your blood, and write your name on it." Hiruzen Sarutobi unfolded the scroll and handed it to Senju Chen, "Then, use your Chakra to call it."