Hearing the sound of Gate of Opening, he did not look back.
Senju Chen sighed in his heart.
The teacher died, the teacher's wife died, and the companions who had died "returned" in another way, and became the murderers who destroyed the village.
Senju Chen did not comfort him.
He walked straight to the crib, bent down, and carefully picked up the infant Naruto Uzumaki.
The little guy seemed to feel the unfamiliar breath, wrinkled his little face in his sleep, smacked his lips twice, and then fell asleep again.
It feels very light when you hold it, like a ball of weightless cotton.
Senju Chen hugged the child, turned around and prepared to leave.
"... Where are you taking him?"
It was only then that Kakashi finally responded. His voice was hoarse like sandpaper being rubbed, full of confusion and vigilance.
Senju Chen stopped and said without looking back, "Find him food and find someone to take care of him. What, can you express milk for him?"
"..."
In one sentence, all the questions he wanted to ask after Kakashi were stuck in his throat.
He opened his mouth, but couldn't say a word. He could only watch Senju Chen hug Naruto and walk out of this already cold home.
Holding the soft little thing in his arms, Senju Chen started to make plans as he walked.
Where should I send this little ancestor?
Send it to Third? Don't be ridiculous, Hiruzen Sarutobi just lost his wife, and now he's in dire straits.
Raise it yourself? Even more impossible. I have so many things to do next, how can I have time to be a full-time baby daddy? Besides, what does it look like for a grown man to bring a baby baby?
In Senju Chen's mind, the character relationship diagram flashed rapidly.
Suddenly, a brilliant idea jumped out.
A playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Uchiha Fugaku's wife, Uchiha Mikoto, seems to have just given birth to a child, right?
It is our other protagonist in the original work-Sasuke Uchiha.
Directly foster Naruto in the home of Fugaku, so that the two future protagonists can develop feelings and love each other since childhood...
Hehehe, that picture... is so interesting.
More importantly, this is a wonderful move that kills three birds with one stone!
First, the nanny problem of Naruto has been solved.
Second, Nine-Tails Jinchuriki is raised by the Uchiha Clan. What a huge trust and honor this is? Fugaku, the old arrogant child, has to protect Naruto as his own son for this "honor".
Third, handing over Naruto to the Uchiha Clan also prevents Naruto from being ignored and ostracized by the villagers like in the original work.
Perfect!
Senju Chen held Naruto in his arms, turned around, and headed straight for Konoha Military Police Force's residence, which was Uchiha Clan's clan Earth Flow.
Along the way, he could clearly feel the change in the atmosphere.
The central area of the village is filled with mourning, and the closer to Uchiha Clan Compound, the more orderly it becomes.
Many Uchiha people are assisting the villagers in building temporary shelters and distributing food and water. Although their faces are tired, they are more proud of being recognized.
"Thanks to the adults at Konoha Military Police Force!"
"Yes, if they hadn't evacuated quickly, our whole family would have been doomed last night!"
Listening to the voice of gratitude in his ears, the smile on Senju Chen's lips deepened.
Public opinion has begun to ferment.
Soon, he arrived in front of Uchiha Fugaku's mansion.
"Senju Lord Chen!"
When the guard at the door saw Senju Chen, he immediately saluted respectfully, with genuine awe in his eyes.
I heard that it was Senju Lord Chen who gave the clan leader an early warning last night, so that the entire village did not suffer huge losses.
"Clan Head Fugaku is here?"
"Here! The clan leader has just returned, I'll go and report it right away!"
"No need, I'll go in directly."
Senju Chen held Naruto in his arms, and strode Earth Flow into Uchiha Fugaku's home.
Uchiha Fu was in the living room, and he was stunned when he saw Senju Chen suddenly barging in.
"Chen-kun?"
Uchiha Fugaku heard that Senju Chen had gone to a meeting. I didn't know why he suddenly came to visit now, but he still stood up and his tone was quite polite.
However, when his eyes fell on the blond baby in Senju Chen's arms, his pupils shrank suddenly.
"This child is... the child of Fourth last night?" Uchiha Fugaku also reacted quickly and guessed who this little yellow hair was at once.
"That's right."
"Clan Head Fugaku, this child lost his parents just after he was born. Do you think you can let this child be temporarily fostered in your home..." Senju Chen had a look of embarrassment on his face.
Senju Chen's words were like thunder, exploding in Uchiha Fugaku's mind.
Forget it if it's an ordinary person's child, this is Hokage's child.
Fugaku was dumbfounded, staring blankly at Senju Chen and the child in his arms.
You gave Fourth's child to us Uchiha Clan to raise, do you think so highly of me?
This child doesn't have the blood of our Uchiha Clan either?
This... can this village agree?
Senju Chen Looking at the blank expression on his face, he suddenly felt a little funny.
"Clan Head Fugaku, Fourth Hokage and his wife sacrificed their lives for the village, leaving behind their only bloodline. Lord Third was too grieved and unable to raise him. Shimura Danzō's ambition has been taken into custody. Looking at the entire Konoha, who else is more qualified to raise the hero's orphan than Uchiha Clan, who made great achievements last night and is loyal?"
After listening to Senju Chen's words, Uchiha Fugaku also reacted. Senju Chen was adding political weight to the Uchiha Clan. His breathing immediately became heavier.
If... if this child is really raised by them Uchiha Clan, then this political signal and meaning...
At this time, Fugaku still didn't know that the infant child in front of him was already Nine-Tails's Jinchūriki.
Otherwise, faced with this decision of Senju Chen, it is estimated that even Sharingan would be frightened.
Just then.
"Husband..."
A gentle female voice came from behind the screen.
Uchiha Mikoto walked out holding a black-haired baby who was also swaddled. She obviously heard the movement outside, with a trace of worry on her face.
When her eyes fell on the little blond baby in Senju Chen's arms, her worry instantly turned into a touch of maternal pity.
"This child..."
Seeing Uchiha Mikoto coming out, Senju Chen immediately smiled.
Little Naruto, your wet nurse is here.
He held Naruto, walked to Mikoto, and said to Uchiha Mikoto in a gentle tone:
"Lady Mikoto, this child is the son of Brother Minato. You also know that yesterday Brother Minato and Sister Kushina had..."
"I just discussed with Clan Head Fugaku to see if we can let this child stay in your home temporarily."
Mikoto looked at Naruto's wrinkled little face, and his eyes instantly softened.
She subconsciously reached out her hand, wanting to touch Naruto's face.
Uchiha Fugaku looked at this scene, looked at the unconcealable maternal love on his wife's face, and took another look at Senju Chen.
He took a deep breath, and all the hesitations, struggles, and calculations in his heart turned into decisions at this moment.
"Chen-kun, from today on, please feel free to let this child stay in my home. I, Uchiha Fugaku, will never treat this child badly!"
"Then I'll trouble Clan Head Fugaku and Lady Mikoto." After hearing Uchiha Fugaku's words, Senju Chen also raised a smile.