Returning to the empty Senju mansion, Senju Chen did not see that familiar golden figure.
Minato Namikaze was probably called to a meeting by Hokage's Office again.
As Third Shinobi World War comes to an end, the transfer of power within Konoha has also entered the most delicate stage. As a young hero with the most outstanding achievements in the war and a high reputation, Minato is undoubtedly the most popular candidate for Fourth Hokage. But at this time, the games and pulls from all parties become more intense.
"Little Chen, you are back!"
Kushina Uzumaki's energetic shout came from the kitchen, accompanied by a crisp clatter of pots and pans.
Senju Chen followed the sound and saw Kushina wearing an apron, busy in front of the stove. Her iconic long red hair was tied back casually, and a few strands of disobedient hair stuck to her slightly sweaty cheeks, making her less sassy than usual and more gentle at home.
"Sister Kushina, didn't you agree to wait for me to come back to cook?" Senju Chen smiled helplessly, walked forward quickly, and naturally took the spatula from her hand.
"Oh, I see you came back late today, and Minato hasn't replied yet, so I thought I'd get ready first!" Kushina stuck out his tongue and scratched his head in embarrassment, "But... this heat seems a bit difficult to control."
She pointed to the vegetables that were a little too dark in the pot, with an annoyed expression on her face.
Senju Chen glanced at the plate of "charcoal-roasted" vegetables that looked terrible, and then looked at the innocent yet slightly aggrieved expression on Kushina's face. The calculation and depth in his heart were instantly diluted.
He skillfully stirred the pot and controlled the heat just right. While stir-frying, he joked, "Sister Kushina, let me do it. You'd better be responsible for eating."
"You brat, how dare you make fun of me!" Kushina punched him in feigned anger, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face. She leaned against the door, folded her hands on her chest, and looked at Senju Chen's fluent cooking skills, her eyes full of admiration and peace of mind.
Since Senju Chen came back, this home that was originally just hers seems to have become more complete, more lively, and more like "home".
The aroma of dinner soon filled the entire kitchen.
It is a simple three dishes and one soup, but it is made by Senju Chen with full color, flavor and flavor.
At this moment, a Gate of Opening sound came from the entrance.
"I'm back."
Minato Namikaze's gentle and slightly tired voice sounded.
"Minato, you're back! Come and eat!" Kushina immediately flew over like a cheerful bird and took over the Jonin vest that Minato took off.
Senju Chen brought the last soup to the table and looked at Minato who walked into the restaurant, and was keenly aware of the lingering solemnity between his brows.
"Brother Minato, didn't the meeting go well?" Senju Chen asked casually while serving him rice.
Minato Namikaze rubbed his brows, with a wry smile on his face, "It's not that it's not smooth, it's just... some things are more complicated than imagined."
He did not go into details, but Senju Chen knew it clearly. It was nothing more than the distribution of benefits, the placement of personnel, etc. Although Konoha had generally won this Shinobi World battle, the more this time came, the more powerful the counterattacks of Iwagakure, Sunagakure and Kirigakure would be.
Senju Chen estimates that Minato Namikaze will go to the front line again soon.
"Don't think about those troublesome things! Eat first!" Kushina put a large piece of braised pork into Minato's bowl and said angrily, "It's such a big deal, we have to fill our stomach first! Look at the braised pork made by Little Chen, it's delicious!"
"Yeah, it's delicious." Minato picked up the piece of fat and thin meat and put it in his mouth. The fatigue on his face seemed to be relieved a lot. He looked at Senju Chen across the dining table and smiled gently, "Thank you for your hard work, Little Chen. It's great to have you at home with Kushina."
"What did Brother Minato say? I am now a professional cook in the family, and the whole family just pointed at me to eat." Senju Chen smiled, and gave Kushina a piece of food with chopsticks, "Eat quickly, or the food will get cold."
The warm dinner time temporarily diluted the changes in the outside world.
After the meal, Kushina rushed to wash the dishes, while Minato called Senju Chen to the yard.
The night was as dark as ink, and a few sparse stars dotted the sky.
"Little Chen, I'm leaving tomorrow. After I leave, Sister Kushina, please take care of me." Minato Namikaze's voice was a little deep.
Are we about to leave now? Although Senju Chen has already guessed it, it is too hasty. It seems that the battle on the front line is indeed tight. But this is probably Iwagakure's last counterattack.
"Don't worry, Brother Minato. In fact, I only cook, and Sister Kushina usually takes care of me." Senju Chen said with a smile.
"Brother Minato, please pay more attention to your safety and come back as soon as possible. You should also go and talk to Sister Kushina. However, Sister Kushina knows that you are leaving so soon, so I will probably secretly shed tears again."
"You..."
When Minato Namikaze heard what Senju Chen said, he also smiled, touched Senju Chen's head, got up and walked towards the kitchen.
Ignoring the two young lovers who were about to separate, Senju Chen returned to his room.
He closed the door, walked to the mirror, and looked at the pretty and innocent face in the mirror.
In his eyes, three pitch-black Tomoe slowly emerged and rotated, exuding a strange and cold luster.
Although the cause of Might Duy's death was not investigated this time, which is a bit regretful, all the clues have been cut off, and there is no way to investigate Senju Chen.
But today's exchange with Uchiha Fugaku gave Senju Chen the confidence to face everything.
If Uchiha Clan can hold this huge power firmly in his hands, then at least until Fourth Shinobi World War, he will have nothing to fear.
Senju Chen looked at his own Three-Tomoe Sharingan in the mirror and returned to his original state.
Today, he even had a momentary impulse to reveal to Uchiha Fugaku the fact that he owned Sharingan.
Once this secret is revealed, it will undoubtedly instantly push Fugaku's trust to the top and make him completely devoted to him. The "destiny" represented by a Senju tribesman who is living outside and has awakened Sharingan is enough to drive Uchiha Fugaku crazy.
But he finally endured it.
Exposing yourself Sharingan at this time will only change yourself from an unpredictable "guide" to a "chip" that can be used and tied up.
Once he reveals Sharingan, then his various suggestions to Uchiha today may no longer be pure goodwill and support in the eyes of Fugaku, but will become a legitimate "return". He wants Uchiha Clan to be used for himself, instead of being regarded by the Uchiha Clan as a mascot to revitalize the family.
The initiative must be firmly held in one's own hands.
The seeds have been planted.
Whether he can change the tragic fate of Uchiha being exterminated in the original work, and whether he can use this power that can subvert Konoha to his own advantage, depends on what kind of flowers this seed can bloom in the soil of Uchiha.
"Clan Head Fugaku, you have to work hard with the Uchiha Clan."