Watching the two people leaving, Senju Chen smiled again.
The calculations of these old guys are indeed sound.
I still want to go visit them, do I want Konoha High Command to know that they are still the "overlord"?
But these folks seem to have forgotten one thing.
Times have changed.
From the moment their names were heard Shinobi World, the rudder of this ship was no longer in their hands.
After sending Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Sancai away, they had just closed the door. Before Senju Chen could even take a sip of hot tea, the door of the mansion was knocked again.
"Why are there so many people here today?" Kushina stood up with a surprised look on his face Gate of Opening.
"Is anyone at home?"
A lazy but highly recognizable voice came from outside the door, Kushina Gate of Opening, followed by the Nara Clan's patriarch, Shikaku Nara.
He wore his iconic pineapple head. As soon as he entered the door, his eyes were precisely locked on Senju Chen.
"Excuse me." Shikaku Nara first nodded to Gate of Opening and then Kushina Uzumaki.
Then he turned to Senju Chen and said.
"You kid, you have really caused a lot of trouble for me, no, for the village." Shikaku Nara was minding his own business. Earth Flow walked towards the reception room and unceremoniously sat down in the seat where Utatane Koharu had just sat. He then picked up the tea that Senju Chen had just poured for himself.
Senju Chen laughed, thinking of the future Shikamaru, your "family traditions" are of the same origin, but your behavior style is not troublesome at all.
"Uncle Shikaku was joking, I just did my duty." Senju Chen also sat down and refilled the tea for the two of them.
"What's your job?" Shikaku Nara smacked his lips, as if savoring these four words, "Set up a trap at Land of Rain and make Iwagakure fool around; use your strength to promote peace. Kumogakure's alliance; and finally in the northern battlefield, the final word was finalized in that incredible way. If these are all considered part of the job, then wouldn't those of us who have grown gray in the command post become the weaklings?"
What he said sounded like a complaint, but it was actually a very high compliment.
Senju Chen knew in his heart that this person was truly knowledgeable, unlike the two people before who only talked about things under the banner of Senju.
"Boy, I won't say any more nonsense. It's too troublesome." Shikaku Nara put down the tea cup and leaned forward slightly. His eyes that were always half-open and half-closed were shining with shrewd light at this moment, "I have read your battle report and strategic plan. To be honest, in many places, even I am ashamed of myself. Boy, you were born for war."
He paused and revealed his purpose. "How about coming to our Strategic Command? Your brain would be a waste if you didn't come to us."
"Of course," he seemed to have guessed Senju Chen's concerns, and added, "I'm not asking you to be a soldier. Considering your age and achievements, I can give you the title of deputy commander. You don't have to do anything at ordinary times, but when there are major decisions, you can attend meetings and express your opinions. How about it? Is it free enough?"
As if that wasn't enough, he threw out a few more options. "If you think the headquarters is too boring, how about becoming a teacher in school? Or get a name at the Ninja Academy? Of course, considering your current age, the most I can do is give you the title of a teacher's assistant first."
"You don't know, the kids in the school adore you so much. Their level of adoration almost exceeds that of Lord Hokage. With your current reputation, it's easy to be a teacher. Of course, it mainly depends on your own wishes."
Senju Chen felt a slight movement in his heart.
Here comes the real reward.
Ethereal things like fame and money are far less tangible than a "position" that has access to the core decision-making level of Konoha.
School is an excellent place to cultivate connections. The good thing is that if you choose a school and stay there for about ten years, the next one, no, the next Hokage will naturally be yours. This is a sign given to you by the old man Third. If you are determined to be Hokage, then this is the most stable path.
The disadvantage is that I have been basically tied to the village in the past ten years, so don't even think about it, but this is exactly what Senju Chen cannot accept.
Strategic Command, this is undoubtedly a good choice. It allows Senju Chen to have legitimate access to the village's top secrets and strategic trends, and it is not a waste of time like going to the Ninja Academy.
But the disadvantage is...? Hey, it doesn't seem to have any disadvantages. It's less work and more money. It's still just a name. It's easy to read the plot and give them opinions. As for Hokage Position, my sister is not dead yet, okay!
Senju Chen did not "pretend" in front of Shikaku Nara this time, because it was unnecessary and would be exposed by the other party, which would be more embarrassing, so I simply stopped pretending.
"I choose Strategic Command"
"Very good." A heartfelt smile appeared on Shikaku Nara's face, and he looked at Senju Chen with a much closer look. This kid is smart and knows what he wants.
Before leaving, he seemed to suddenly remember something and mentioned it unintentionally. "By the way, that old guy Danzo was clamoring to get you into the 'root'. But Lord Hokage refused. Your boy's appointment this time should be accompanied by the order to promote Jonin, so be mentally prepared."
After sending Shikaku Nara away, the corners of Senju Chen's mouth were completely raised.
I'm going to be promoted to Jonin, ten-year-old Jonin, Senju Chen was just a slight guess before, but I didn't have high hopes. After all, Jonin is just multiple identities for him now, we Elite Jonin has killed several of them. Let's just say that among the Shinobi Worlds now, who dares to treat Senju Chen as a Chunin? Senju Chen's current status is almost equal to that of the major Kage Level masters.
Hehehe, when Kakashi comes back, I can stimulate him again.
However, today's "surprise" is obviously not over yet.
Following Shikaku Nara, people from the Sarutobi Clan and Shimura Clan also came to the door one after another. Kushina was also so numb that he simply didn't even close the door and started working full-time on boiling water.
Sarutobi Clan came from Sarutobi Shinnosuke, the father of Sarutobi Kenzo. He was carrying a gift and spoke sincerely. His core idea was to thank Senju Chen for "taking care" of his son in Land of Rain, and to bring the two families closer together.
The person sent by the Shimura Clan made Senju Chen feel a different style of painting. The man exuded a depressing coldness, and his eyes were like poisonous snakes. He relayed Danzo's meaning, hoping that Senju Chen could join "Root", and bluntly said that he could be given the position of deputy commander.
"Lord Danzo said, Root was originally founded by Lord Second Hokage to protect the big tree Konoha. In addition, the previous leader was Lady Tsunade's father., after Chen Zhi has experienced for a few years, Lord Danzo will completely return Root to your hands. As Senju's direct descendant, Chen Zhi protects the foundation of Konoha, which can be regarded as 'the son inherits the father's legacy'..."