Land of Water's official road is always like a sponge soaked in water vapor, soft when stepped on, and the splashed mud spots have a fishy smell of seaweed.
Mei Terumi can no longer remember how long she has been running with this man named "Gonbei". The night wind blew on her face, biting cold to the bone, but the fire in her heart grew stronger and stronger.
Along the way, this man was as silent as a stone. Apart from necessary directions and gestures to avoid patrols, he didn't even bother to say a single extra word. This depressing atmosphere almost wore away Mei Terumi's patience.
"Hey! Uncle!" She finally couldn't bear it anymore and stopped in front of Senju Chen. Her green eyes were full of anxiety and doubt, "Where are we going? Are you leading me aimlessly through the woods like this to tire me out so you can run away alone?"
Senju Chen stopped, and the fatigue and vicissitudes of life on the face belonging to "Gonbei" deepened by three points. He raised his eyelids and slowly uttered three words in his hoarse voice.
"Capital of Water."
"What?!"
Mei Terumi's voice rose an octave in an instant. She widened her beautiful eyes and looked at the man in front of her in disbelief, as if she was looking at a complete lunatic.
"Have you been kicked in the head by a donkey? Or were you scared out of your wits by Blood Mist Policy of Fourth Mizukage?!" She was so angry that she couldn't help but say, "Capital of Water?! That is the capital of Land of Water, the seat of Daming Mansion, and even more Kirigakure The place where Anbu and Special Assassination and Tactical Squad have the most dense eyeliners! What's the difference between us going there now and running directly to the door of Karatachi Yagura's office and shouting, 'I'm a traitor, come and catch me'?!"
"Do you think we can't die fast enough?!"
Facing the girl's barrage of questions, Senju Chen's expression did not change at all, and Gujing was unmoved.
He just looked at her quietly until Mei Terumi's chest heaved violently due to emotion and he was almost out of breath, then he spoke slowly.
"The most dangerous place is the safest place."
"Bah! You can say this to deceive a three-year-old child!" Mei Terumi rolled his eyes directly at Senju Chen.
"In the entire Land of Water, the only place that can protect you right now is the 'Food Is Heaven' restaurant in Capital of Water, apart from Daming Mansion, which is heavily guarded and we cannot enter at all." Senju Chen said with a firm tone,
"Food Is Heaven?" Mei Terumi was stunned. She seemed to have heard this name somewhere. It was a luxury restaurant that had become famous in Capital of Water in the past year. It was said that the dishes there were ridiculously expensive, but the taste was also the best in the world.
But... a restaurant?
"Don't tell me, we are going to hide in this restaurant, waiting for Anbu from Kirigakure to catch us like mice in a trap?" Mei Terumi's face was filled with the expression "Are you kidding me?"
"It seems that Master Genji has not told you everything." Senju Chen shook his head, with a hint of helplessness on his face that "a child cannot be taught", "You underestimate this restaurant too much."
He paused and began to brag in a low tone that sounded like a secret.
"This Food Is Heaven is more than just a restaurant. Its background is far greater than you imagine. No one knows who its owner is. It is terrifyingly mysterious, but its strength is also astonishing."
Senju Chen's eyes became profound, as if he was recalling some incredible information.
"It is said that this Food Is Heaven store can be found all over Shinobi World, Land of Fire, Land of Wind, Land of Earth, Land of Lightning... It exists in every core city of a big country. Think about it, is it easy for a force that can do business to this extent?"
Mei Terumi was stunned by these words. Although she was hidden in the mountains by Genji, she was not isolated from the world, and she also understood the situation of Shinobi World. She knew very well that to open stores in Five Great Nations, the financial resources, connections and force required behind this were beyond the scope of an ordinary commercial organization.
"Even... even if its background is very harsh, this is Land of Water and Kirigakure's territory after all. A strong dragon can't overpower a local snake!" Mei Terumi is still tough.
"Your analysis is very good, don't do it next time." Senju Chen said this and Mei Terumi's veins popped out in anger.
"Then do you know that in this Food Is Heaven, our chief consultant Lord Kiryu of Daming Mansion also occupies a large part? And I heard that when this store first opened, Special Assassination and Tactical Squad The captain of, Hozuki Getsuga, wanted to cause trouble, but was suppressed by Lord Kiryu on the spot. From then on, Special Assassination and Tactical Squad never entered this restaurant."
"No matter how arrogant Special Assassination and Tactical Squad of Kirigakure is, do they dare to rush directly into Lord Kiryu's property to arrest people without giving the Daming Palace face? If they dare to do this, they are openly provoking the authority of the Daming Palace. Karatachi Yagura is not stupid enough."
"So, right now, that's our perfect haven."
Senju Chen was so rational and well-founded that Mei Terumi was confused.
The girl stood there, struggling and thinking flashing in her green eyes. She had to admit that what this uncle said... seemed to make sense.
"Then... will they be willing to take us in? We are not related to them..." She asked the last and most critical question.
"Don't worry." An enigmatic smile appeared on Senju Chen's face and he patted his chest, "Genji has foresight and has paved this escape route for us. Over at Food Is Heaven, his old man has already taken care of everything. We will go there and they will never be in trouble."
Hearing that it was Grandpa Genji's arrangement, the last doubt in Mei Terumi's heart disappeared. It turned out that Grandpa had already thought of this step for her. Could it be that this Food Is Heaven has something to do with Master Genji?
For a moment, the girl felt moved and sad at the same time.
How did she know that the "mysterious boss" in front of this serious man talking nonsense was himself. And he had already said hello. Who dared to embarrass his boss when he returned to his home?
Two days later, Capital of Water.
It is completely different from the gloomy and depressing atmosphere of Kirigakure. As a capital city, although it is also shrouded in fog, it is a bit more prosperous and popular. On the streets, vendors, richly dressed nobles, and travelers in a hurry form a vivid market picture.
Senju Chen and Mei Terumi have changed their appearance at this moment.
Senju Chen used the top-notch disguise technique learned through the system to not only change his face, turning himself into a slightly frivolous rich kid, but also gave Mei Terumi some instruction, turning her into a slightly shy little maid beside him.
"Hey, where are you putting your hands?" Mei Terumi lowered his voice and said through gritted teeth.