The scroll in Senju Chen's hand seemed to weigh a thousand pounds. It not only carried Iwagakure's secret, but also carried the power Orochimaru had imposed on him, as well as the complex looks of dozens of Konoha Ninja present who looked at it, looked forward to it, or were unwilling to accept it.
Sarutobi Kenzo's gaze was like a polished Ninja Blade, tightly locked on Senju Chen. He wanted to see how this child, who was forcibly pushed into a high position by Orochimaru, was going to handle this hot information and command them, these battle-experienced ninjas.
However, to everyone's surprise, Senju Chen did not hesitate or feel uneasy at all.
He didn't even take the time to appease people or deliver an inaugural speech. He just quickly unfolded the scroll that was soaked in blood and torture in front of everyone, and his clear eyes quickly scanned the map and text on it.
In the camp, the only sounds were the patter of rain hitting the tents and the suppressed breathing of everyone.
"Kenzo-senpai."
Within a dozen breaths, the voice of Senju Chen sounded again, so calm without any ripples.
Sarutobi Kenzo felt a shiver in his heart and responded in a deep voice, "Yes."
"There are three Iwagakure material transfer stations marked on the scroll, which are horns to each other and not far apart." Senju Chen's finger lightly crossed the scroll, "I need you to lead the first team and be responsible for uprooting the easternmost 'Valley Stronghold'. There are Iwagakure in the stronghold. Six Chunin, fifteen Genin, guarded by one Jonin who is good at Earth Release defense."
His voice was clear and decisive, without the slightest immaturity of a child, but with an unquestionable sense of command.
"The second team, led by the Inuzuka Clan Jonin, is targeting the 'forest outpost' on the north side. Intelligence shows that there are fewer people there, but vigilance is highest, and there may be traps. Your mission is to conduct reconnaissance, report back immediately after confirming the intelligence, and do not rush in."
"Team 3..."
Instructions one after another were issued in an orderly manner from the mouth of Senju Chen.
The allocation of personnel, the route of action, and the plan for emergencies... He mixed the more than twenty new ninjas with Shisui, Kosuke and others, and made the most optimized personnel allocation according to the characteristics of each stronghold. The logic was so tight and the thinking was so clear that Sarutobi Kenzo, who was originally prepared to raise objections at any time, opened and closed his mouth without finding a single flaw to refute.
This kid... is really only eight years old?
He was not just talking on paper, he seemed to have seen those strongholds with his own eyes and fought against those enemies in person. Every detail was considered extremely thoughtfully.
The expressions of those Senju Faction ninjas at this moment were even more wonderful. The joy and excitement in their eyes almost overflowed, and they looked at Senju Chen as if they were looking at a rare treasure.
"As expected of a descendant of Senju, Lord Chen is truly a genius!" A Senju ninja lowered his voice and said excitedly to his companions.
"Shh... keep your voice down." Although the other person was also laughing, his eyes were more solemn, "Lord Chen is still too young and too sharp, which may not be a good thing. When we perform tasks, we must be more careful and make sure that there is not even a single flaw in Lord Chen's credit book."
Their "help" has quietly transformed from simple protection to maintaining the perfect image of the "flag".
Senju Chen has a panoramic view of it all.
What he wants is this effect. Using absolute and irrefutable "correctness" to deprive them of their right to question. These people, whether they are Sarutobi Kenzo or those Konoha Ninja, are now just pawns in his hands.
Land of Rain, Amegakure.
Inside the towering metal spire, the atmosphere is colder and more depressing than the rain outside.
"Hanzō Your Excellency, you are well."
Orochimaru was sitting in the guest seat, with a faint smile on his pale face, looking at the man in the main seat who was wearing a breathing mask and exuding the aura of legend.
Hanzo of the Salamander.
This man who single-handedly fought against Three Great Shinobi Villages in Second Shinobi World War and was given the title of "Sannin" is just sitting there, like an unshakable mountain.
"Orochimaru, what's the matter with coming here this time?" Hanzō's voice, filtered by the breathing mask, seemed dull and majestic.
"I just happened to get some information and showed it to Lord Hanzō."
He threw a copied information scroll onto the table in front of Hanzō.
Hanzō opened the scroll and read it casually, but when he was halfway through, his eyes became serious.
After a while, he personally interrogated Iwagakure Jonin--Tsuchiya brought by Orochimaru.
When Jonin, who had suffered a mental breakdown, received testimony that was completely consistent with the intelligence, confirming that Iwagakure was not only transporting strategic materials behind his back, but had even begun to prepare for a large-scale invasion of Land of Rain, a terrifying killing intent suddenly erupted from Hanzō!
"Boom--!"
The hard metal wall groaned under the impact of this air wave.
"Iwagakure... Good! Very good!"
Hanzō was furious. He could tolerate big countries playing games on his own land, but he would never tolerate anyone treating him as a fool and trying to turn his country into his own back garden!
He knows the sadness of a small country better than anyone else. But sadness does not mean there is no dignity!
Hanzō, who was completely angered, showed the decisiveness and courage that "Demigod" should have.
"Orochimaru, I accept your 'goodwill'." Hanzō's voice was cold and bone-chilling, "In return, my most elite Assassination Squad can be temporarily deployed by you Konoha to assist you in cleaning up all the 'rats' hidden in my Land of Rain!"
Orochimaru's golden snake eyes flashed with a glimmer of satisfaction.
He knew that at this time, "Demigod" had completely turned towards Konoha, and there was no room for maneuver.
When thirty ninjas wearing masks and Amegakure uniform Anbu clothing quietly appeared in the Konoha camp, Sarutobi Kenzo and others were shocked beyond words.
Anbu is directly affiliated with Hanzo of the Salamander! This is the sharpest knife of Amegakure!
Senju Chen, on the other hand, just calmly accepted this powerful local force. He immediately overturned the original plan and used Amegakure Anbu's absolute familiarity with the terrain to formulate a more efficient and covert clearing plan.
Konoha Ninja is responsible for the frontal attack, while Amegakure Anbu takes advantage of the geographical location to infiltrate, assassinate, and cut off its retreat.
"I object!"
A discordant voice sounded during the meeting to rearrange tasks.
The ones who stood up were Jonin and Inuzuka Ryō from the Inuzuka Clan. He was rough by nature and had an unruly look on his face. Ninja Dog beside him was roaring in a low voice.
"Why should we Konoha elites be allowed to cooperate with these guys in the gutter?" Inuzuka Ryō's eyes swept over the silent Amegakure Anbu, full of disdain, "Deal with the district We have a Iwagakure stronghold and we still need a sneak attack? I will bring my team and we can flatten it directly! This is just the right time for these Amegakure guys to see the strength of our Konoha!"