The sea breeze is still the same, but it lacks the salty smell of Capital of Water and adds a touch of warmth unique to Land of Fire. The merchant ship unloaded cargo at the port and loaded new supplies, as if nothing had happened. However, for Senju Chen, this short week was like dancing on the tip of a knife, and every step was carefully calculated.
"Xing's" acting skills are undoubtedly at the level of movie stars.
When the main body received the spiritual link from the "star" from Konoha and sensed the Chakra fluctuations rising into the sky with overwhelming anger, the corners of Senju Chen's mouth outlined an imperceptible arc. That violent, anxious, and almost out-of-control anger perfectly interpreted a brother who loves his sister deeply. Brother, what was the true reaction when he learned that his relatives were in danger. Whether it was Minato Namikaze or the secret spy, they must have been convinced: Senju Chen, the successor of Wood Release Bloodline who was able to suppress Tailed Beast, has been successfully transferred away from the main battlefield of Konoha.
He could even imagine that those behind the scenes might be complacent at this moment, thinking that their plan was perfect. Little did they know that what they lured away was just a carefully crafted clone, and the real Senju Chen had already quietly returned, preparing to give them a big "surprise" on Konoha.
On the "triple trio", the intervention of Hatake Sakumo and Kakuzu must be able to temporarily stabilize the situation. Sakumo's strength and judgment are enough to cope with ordinary crises, and the immortal old man Kakuzu A money-lover, as long as the money is in place, there is no job he dares not do. With these two people, one overt and one covert, one good and one evil, they want to fish out Akatsuki's fools from the hands of Hanzō. Although it cannot be said to have peace of mind, at least it is double insurance.
On the other side of my sister and Shizune, "Xing" has rushed over as quickly as possible. According to the original plot and sister's strength, it is unlikely that they will encounter any real life danger. However, to be on the safe side, let "Xing" rush over with sparks and lightning to confirm that they are okay, so that Senju Chen can really feel relieved.
A week later, night fell, shrouding Konoha in silence.
On a remote path far away from the main road, a black shadow was like a ghost blending into the night, silently shuttling between the shadows of the trees. Senju Chen put on the most common ninja night clothes, his face was slightly adjusted with Transformation Technique, and his breath was restrained to the extreme. He did not go through the door, found a hidden corner, and quietly opened the perception barrier that allowed one person to pass through.
Returning to Konoha, the air was filled with the familiar aroma of earth and forest, but also mixed with a hint of tension. The patrol frequency in the village increased significantly, and the figures of Anbu and Police Force also flashed more frequently than in the past. This is a reflection that Kushina's delivery is approaching and the village has entered the highest alert state.
Senju Chen glanced at the prepared defenses, but shook his head slightly in his heart.
No matter how tight the defense is, it can't prevent the "ghost", let alone the Obito Uchiha who uses Space-Time Ninjutsu to appear and disappear. Senju Chen knows that the real threat is never in the open.
He returned to the Senju mansion quietly, avoiding everyone's eyes and ears. Inside the mansion, it was pitch dark, except for the ancient cherry blossom tree in the depths of the courtyard, which was shadowy in the moonlight. He did not alert anyone, and he needed to deal with a crucial matter first.
Uchiha Fugaku.
This name lingers in Senju Chen's mind.
In the original work, Uchiha Clan was ordered to guard the outside of the village in Night of the Nine-Tails, thus missing the opportunity to participate in the core defense, and was therefore suspected by Konoha High Command, ultimately paving the way for the genocide.
Uchiha Fugaku has always been a smart man and an ambitious man. He is eager for the Uchiha Clan to be recognized and to change the status quo of marginalized ethnic groups. Over the years, Uchiha Fugaku has followed his own suggestions and has achieved great results in improving the image of the Uchiha Clan in the village.
But Senju Chen is very clear that there is a huge omission here.
Once Night of the Nine-Tails is succeeded by Obito Uchiha, all the efforts made by Uchiha Fugaku, the patriarch, and Uchiha Clan over the years will be in vain. It was a shortfall, because after Nine-Tails was controlled by Obito, even a fool could see the huge Sharingan in Nine-Tails's eyes.
Once that happens, the mud will really fall off your crotch, and you can't explain it clearly.
But fortunately, it hasn't happened yet, and there is still a chance to save it.
Senju Chen did not choose to go directly to our big brother Hokage Minato Namikaze this time, nor did he choose to contact Anbu. He chose the most direct and secret way - to visit Fugaku at night.
He bypassed several guards, avoided sentient ninjas, and sneaked into Uchiha Fugaku's mansion like a ghost. It wasn't until he stood outside the window of Fugaku's study that he tapped the window lattice a few times.
The lights in the study were still on, and it was obvious that Uchiha Fugaku had not fallen asleep. There was a knock on the window, and Uchiha Fugaku was obviously stunned for a moment. At this time and in this way...
"Who?" Uchiha Fugaku's voice sounded wary.
"It's me, Senju Chen." Senju Chen's voice was very low, but it was enough for Uchiha Fugaku to hear clearly.
The window was slowly pushed open, and Fugaku's calm face appeared in the window. The sharp Sharingan flashed a vigilant light in the dimness. When he saw the figure outside the window clearly, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he regained his composure.
"Chen-kun? You're not..." Fugaku's words stopped abruptly. Apparently he remembered the incident a few days ago when "Senju Chen" made a big fuss at the entrance of the village and forced his way out of the village. He looked up and down at the young man in black in front of him, his eyes full of doubts.
"I did it on purpose." Senju Chen interrupted him directly, with a hint of meaning in his tone that only Fugaku could understand, "Just to make people think that I left the village."
Fugaku's pupils shrank imperceptibly. He understood something immediately, but did not show it. He stepped aside and motioned for Senju Chen to come in.
Senju Chen ducked into the study, Fugaku immediately closed the window and set up a simple barrier to isolate the inside and outside.
"Please take a seat." Fugaku pointed to the seat opposite and sat back behind the desk. He did not rush to ask, but quietly observed the young man in front of him, waiting for him to speak. Uchiha Clan Head's composure and patience were fully demonstrated at this moment.
Senju Chen was not polite and sat down directly, scanning the furnishings in the study. It was very simple, without unnecessary luxury, but there was a sense of rigor and order everywhere, just like Fugaku.
"Clan Head Fugaku, people in the light don't tell secret words." Senju Chen Gate of Opening said, "The reason why I visited late at night is because there is a crucial matter that I must discuss with you."
Fugaku's eyes moved slightly, indicating for him to continue.
"Sister Kushina's due date is coming soon." Senju Chen pointed out the core issue directly.
Fugaku's face changed slightly, of course he knew the news. This was not a secret in Konoha High Command, it was just kept strictly confidential to prevent leakage.
"I suspect that someone will take this opportunity to harm Konoha." Senju Chen's voice was lowered, with an unquestionable certainty, "In fact, the target may even be Nine-Tails in Sister Kushina's body."