Minato Namikaze took office as Fourth Hokage, bringing a new atmosphere full of sunshine and hope to the entire Konoha.
There are three priorities for the new official to take office. The first one is the reorganization of Anbu. Although the "root" once indirectly controlled by Danzo has not been directly banned, its authority has been greatly restricted.
The newly established Hokage is directly subordinate to Anbu and has absorbed a large number of young and outstanding fresh blood.
Kakashi Hatake, is one of them.
When Senju saw Kakashi.
The silver-haired boy was wearing a standard Anbu uniform and a mask with dog prints on his face, revealing only a lifeless dead fish eye.
The alienation and indifference of a young man was now replaced by a heavier and colder murderous aura.
The two passed each other and neither said a word.
But Senju Chen could feel that Kakashi's footsteps paused for a moment.
That's right...
Senju Chen thought in his mind.
Just like the original work, let Kakashi enter Anbu and protect Sister Kushina at close range. This is the most reasonable arrangement that Brother Minato can make.
It can not only give full play to Kakashi's talents, but also allow him to temporarily come out of the shadow of losing his companions and paralyze himself with tasks.
Although... this is a bit cruel to Kakashi.
Once Nine-Tails' Attack breaks out, he will once again watch important people die in front of him.
This feeling of powerlessness is enough to destroy a person's will.
But that will all happen in the future. Senju Chen raised his head and glanced at the unfinished young face on Hokage Rock, turned around and walked towards the outside of the village.
Konoha's big game is now over.
Now, it's time to check out another game of chess.
Capital of Fire.
Different from Konoha's ubiquitous tense preparation atmosphere, here is a completely different scene.
As the political and economic center of Land of Fire, the prosperity of Capital of Fire far exceeds the imagination of Ninja Village.
The wide streets are busy with cars and people.
The noble lady in gorgeous kimono, surrounded by servants, selected the latest jewelry.
The fat businessman shook his folding fan and talked loudly in the teahouse.
There are many shops on both sides of the street, selling everything from exquisite porcelain to sharp samurai swords, from sweet snacks to spicy spices. The air is filled with the aroma of food, the sweetness of powder, and... the smell of money.
Senju Chen put on ordinary traveler clothes and changed his appearance with Transformation Technique. He mingled with the crowd and looked at everything with interest.
Ninjas are tools of war. And those who provide these tools are ordinary people like these who seem to be powerless.
What an ironic world.
He did not stay too long on the main street, but turned into a few alleys, and finally stopped in front of a three-story elegant restaurant.
On the door plaque of the restaurant, there are three big characters written in flying colors - Food Is Heaven.
This is his own restaurant, and it is also the first step in his industrial layout.
A comprehensive base integrating catering, accommodation, and information trading.
The restaurant has not officially opened yet, and a sign "Under renovation, please stay tuned" is hung at the door.
But Senju Chen changed his appearance, and as soon as he approached, a guy who was sweeping the floor next to him immediately put down his broom and greeted him respectfully.
"Chen... young master."
This guy Senju Chen has met, he was personally selected by Maruboshi Kosuke, his loyalty is unquestionable.
"Yeah." Senju Chen nodded, opened the door and walked in.
The interior decoration of the restaurant was even better than he imagined.
The first floor is the lobby, which is spacious and bright, with tables and chairs arranged in an orderly manner, ensuring guests' privacy without appearing crowded.
There are private rooms on the second floor, each with a different style, some quiet and some luxurious.
The third floor is an area not open to the public. Under the guidance of the waiter, Senju Chen walked through the lobby and walked up to the third floor from the independent staircase in the backyard.
The guards here are obviously much stricter than down below. At every corner, there are guards standing with calm breathing.
When they saw Senju Chen, they all just bowed and saluted without making any sound. Senju Chen stopped in front of an innermost room and waved to the guys around him.
"You all go down. No one is allowed to go up to the third floor without my order."
"Yes." The guy stepped back respectfully.
Senju Chen straightened his clothes and then knocked lightly on the door.
"Lin, it's me."
After a while, there was a slight sound of footsteps inside the door, and the door was opened from the inside.
Rin Nohara stood at the door and saw Senju Chen. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, which was quickly replaced by a hint of sadness.
"Chen-kun..." She was wearing a simple and elegant home kimono, her hair was simply tied back, her face was still a little pale, but it was much better than when she was at Land of Hot Water.
It can be seen that she was well taken care of during this time.
It's just that those eyes have lost their former glory, as if covered with a thin layer of fog.
"Come in."
Senju Chen walked into the room and closed the door smoothly. The decoration of the room is very warm, and it can be seen that care has been taken.
But he knew that no matter how comfortable the environment was, it could not dispel the haze in Lin's heart.
"How do you feel physically?" Senju Chen sat down on a chair nearby and Gate of Opening asked straightforwardly.
"It's... much better." Lin's voice was very soft, "Thank you for your concern."
"Give me your hand." Senju Chen No nonsense.
Lin hesitated for a moment, then stretched out her wrist. Senju Chen's hand rested on her wrist, and a stream of pure Chakra slowly penetrated into her body.
He carefully checked Lin's physical condition and gradually frowned.
The situation was more complicated than he expected.
Sister Tsunade's treatment indeed stabilized her vital signs and suppressed Three-Tails Chakra's riot.
But the seal he left behind showed signs of loosening. The "Confinement Cursed Seal" imprinted on his heart was like a dormant poisonous snake, exuding evil energy all the time, eroding his seal.
The most troublesome thing is that this energy is creating some strange resonance with Three-Tails's Chakra.
Just like two poisons, a wonderful chemical reaction occurred in the same container. If this continues, the seal will be broken sooner or later.
"What's wrong?" Lin saw something wrong with Senju Chen's face and asked nervously, "Is it... the monster inside me... again?"
"Don't worry." Senju Chen retracted his hand and his face returned to calm, "It's just that the seal needs to be strengthened. Just lie down on the bed."
Lin lay down obediently, her eyes full of uneasiness. "Chen-kun, I..."
"Don't talk, concentrate, and relax your body." Senju Chen's voice carried an unquestionable power.
His hands Hand Seals, the palms of his hands lit up with a light blue light, and he gently pressed Lin's abdomen.
The huge Chakra, like a gentle stream, poured into Lin's body and began to repair and strengthen the Sealing Jutsu style between the heart and Dantian.
This process requires extremely delicate Chakra control. If you are not careful, you may stimulate the charm or Three-Tails, causing unpredictable consequences.
Lin could feel that a warm and powerful force was flowing in her body, calming the violent force and repairing the damaged dam.
The fear of being swallowed by darkness at any time gradually subsided.