Perspective change.
Distant Land of Water, a remote fishing village filled with fog.
The weather in Land of Water seems to always have an air of coldness and humidity that cannot be washed away. The white fog is so thick that it cannot be dissolved like thick milk, tightly wrapping the entire coastline, and the visibility is appallingly low.
The clone of Senju Chen, wearing a set of luxurious robes, and Yukimura Shigure, who had changed into a simple samurai uniform and had an increasingly restrained aura, stood side by side on the slippery black reef.
The sea breeze howled by, carrying a strong salty smell and biting chill, and slapped the two of them, but it could not make their figures shake at all.
On the sea in front of them, an inconspicuous old fishing boat was slowly undulating with the waves, slowly leaving the port, and was about to completely merge into the thick fog that never dissipated.
On the deck of the ship, there were a dozen children in ragged clothes crowded together. They were not very young, and they should have been in their innocent years, but at this moment, their young faces were filled with emotions that were very inconsistent with their age. Some of them were full of emotions that were very inconsistent with their age. Their eyes were confused, like puppets that had lost their souls; some were trembling, their eyes full of fear of the unknown; and more, they were biting their lips, with unforgettable hatred burning in the depths of their eyes that was almost overflowing.
They are the latest batch of orphans from the Kekkei Genkai family who were "rescued" from Karatachi Yagura's cruel "Blood Mist Policy" slaughtering knife in the past few months when "Food Is Heaven" was operating secretly in Land of Water.
"Those children standing at the stern of the boat are the survivors of the Kaguya Clan." Yukimura Shigure spoke hoarsely, while staring closely at the children with eye-catching red dots on their foreheads, who still bared their teeth like wolf cubs even in desperate situations. "They are a real fighting clan, with militant blood flowing in their bones. In order to get them out of Kirigakure's Special Assassination and Tactical Squad encirclement, Aying spent a lot of effort."
"You did a good job." Senju Chen's clone nodded lightly. On his face, which still maintained the appearance of an ordinary businessman at this moment, no emotional fluctuations could be seen. His eyes calmly penetrated the thick fog and looked at the ship. The fishing boat sailed away, "Of course, the more fire, the better. When these children grow up, and on the day of your revenge, this fire will truly become a wildfire and burn the entire Kirigakure to ashes."
Hearing the words "revenge" and "wild fire", Yukimura Shigure couldn't help but breathe a little heavier. His eyes, which were originally like a pool of stagnant water, once again ignited a fiery light.
"Thank you, sir, for giving us this opportunity!" Yukimura Shigure knelt down on one knee on the slippery reef without hesitation, with uncontrollable excitement and absolute surrender in his voice, "Yuki Clan, and these children you saved, will definitely become the sharpest blade in your hand!"
These children will be secretly sent to Land of Fire and handed over to Teacher Orochimaru for arrangement. They will receive the most rigorous and systematic training there, washing away their weaknesses, leaving behind hatred and strength, and becoming the most solid direct descendants and supporters of Senju Chen.
In the future, they will also be the most loyal and deadly swords in the hands of Senju Chen.
"Go, 'Food Is Heaven' still needs you to stay. Although Hozuki Getsuga's mad dog has calmed down a bit recently, Special Assassination and Tactical Squad's eyes have never left our Food Is Heaven. Don't show off." Senju Chen didn't look back, just waved his hand casually.
"I understand." Yukimura Shigure responded respectfully, and then his body flashed, turning into an afterimage and disappearing into the vast white mist.
It wasn't until Yukimura Shigure's aura completely disappeared that Senju Chen's clone slowly withdrew its sight.
He stood alone on the highest point of the reef, letting the waves lap the cold water at his feet. The next second, a strange scene appeared.
The luxurious robes worn by a wealthy businessman, along with his fat body and kind face, began to melt rapidly like a wax figure burned by the fire. The white substance seeped out from under his skin and enveloped his whole body. His bones made a heart-wrenching "click-click" sound of dislocation, his height was growing, his body shape was shrinking, and the muscles and contours of his face were rapidly reshaping.
But in just a few breaths, the sleek, fat businessman disappeared. In his place was a middle-aged ninja wearing Kirigakure standard inner armor and a slightly old gray robe, with an old scar at the corner of his eye, and a vicissitude in his eyes that revealed a sense of exhaustion and forbearance.
Gonbei.
This is exactly Senju Chen, the White Zetsu Clone's own skill - Mayfly Transformation. Different from the ordinary Transformation Technique, White Zetsu's Mayfly Transformation needs to absorb the target's first. Chakra, and then can perfectly copy the opponent's appearance, voice and Chakra characteristics. This makes him unable to be seen through even when facing sentient ninjas. In Fourth Shinobi World War, White Zetsu Clone once used this technique to disguise himself as a member of the coalition to create chaos and kill each other internally.
And "Gonbei" is the true identity of Senju Chen currently lurking inside Land of Water Kirigakure.
Gonbei, this name in today's Kirigakure, may make many younger generations feel unfamiliar, and even earn a few contemptuous sneers. But a few years ago, he was Kirigakure's real and powerful figure.
He was originally the absolute confidant of Kirigakure elder Genji, and also the future Mizukage in the original work Chōjūrō's enlightenment mentor. Gonbei has always played an extremely important role in the transition period when Kirigakure tried to move towards peace from the cruel "Bloody Mist Village" He is mainly responsible for maintaining the stability of all forces in the village and secretly cultivating the core strength of the next generation for Genji. He is a typical "ferryman" role and has won the trust of Genji.
However, the turning point of fate occurred during Third Shinobi World War two years ago.
The "good show" directed by Senju Chen himself - pretending to be Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, massacred Iwagakure Ninja in the territory of Land of Earth, cut off the supply line, and tore into pieces the alliance of Iwagakure and Kirigakure, who originally planned to backstab Konoha.
When Ōnoki's extremely angry letter of accountability and the tragic battle report of the frontline Kirigakure troops being wildly retaliated by Iwagakure were sent back to Land of Water, the entire Kirigakure senior management was shocked.
Immediately afterwards, more fatal news came: all Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist members were missing, and even the seven Ninja Blades, which Kirigakure had inherited for many years, disappeared!
This huge, shiny black cauldron undoubtedly fell on the head of Genji, who at that time strongly advocated an alliance with Iwagakure and was responsible for coordinating frontline intelligence.
Fourth Mizukage Karatachi Yagura, who was later secretly controlled by Obito Uchiha, naturally would not let go of this excellent opportunity to suppress his political opponents. He took advantage of the situation and pinned a series of charges such as "undermining the alliance", "causing huge losses to the village", and "losing national treasures" on Genji's faction.