Zabuza was stunned and subconsciously replied, "The strongest ninja!"
"Then what?"
"Then... take control of your own destiny and no longer let others control you!"
"Well said." Senju Chen turned around, and the moonlight outlined his calm face belonging to "Kirisame Ryo", but those eyes were terrifyingly deep.
"But why did you get these? Just with your knife skills of a three-legged cat and the mouse skills you learned from me?"
"You!" Zabuza's blood surged.
"Don't be dissatisfied." Senju Chen interrupted him, "I will analyze your career plan for you. Route 1: You have good talent, are ruthless enough, and work hard enough. After a few years, with good luck, you can probably become Jonin and become a useful knife in the village. But that's it, your ceiling is visible to the naked eye."
"You don't have Kekkei Genkai, and you don't have family secrets. How can you fight with those who are really at the top? When the village needs your sword, you are a hero; but look at what is happening in the village now. When the village feels that your sword is too fast and may hurt the hand of the person holding the sword, you will be the next rebel ninja to be executed. This is reality."
Zabuza Momochi breathed quickly after listening to what Senju Chen said. Because he knew that everything this man said was true.
"Then... what about Route 2?" He spoke with difficulty, his voice hoarse.
Senju Chen smiled, and under the moonlight, that smile was like the whisper of a devil.
"Route two... is the road I gave you."
He slowly walked up to Zabuza, stretched out a finger, and tapped his chest gently.
"I don't cultivate knives."
"I train people who can hold swords."
Zabuza's brain buzzed and completely shut down.
He stared blankly at the man in front of him, feeling that his worldview was being subverted.
Become... the one who holds the knife?
"Why... why me?" Zabuza's voice was trembling.
"Because you are a blank piece of paper, pure enough, and hungry enough." Senju Chen's eyes became playful, "I can help you become a person beyond 'Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist'. You can understand Because, I am an angel investor, and you are the most potential 'entrepreneurial project' that I see. I will invest money in you, send you resources, help you break the shackles, and in the future, when I need your knife, you will open a path for me."
Zabuza:"..."
Angel investors? Entrepreneurial projects?
He didn't understand any of the words, but he understood the last sentence.
This man in front of you must support him!
"Why should I trust you?" Zabuza Momochi stared at him.
"Because you have no choice. No one can help you except me."
"..."
After that, Senju Chen silently looked at Zabuza Momochi, who was lost in thought and struggle, waiting for his choice.
After more than ten minutes of silence, Zabuza Momochi finally raised his head and looked at the man in front of him. In those wolf-like eyes, the long-suppressed desire and determination completely erupted.
"Plop!"
Zabuza Momochi knelt down on one knee and lowered his proud head that had never been lowered to anyone.
"I, Zabuza Momochi, from today on, I am willing to be the sharpest knife in your hand, as long as you can help me break the shackles and become the strongest!"
"Very good."
Senju Chen looked at Zabuza Momochi who was kneeling on one knee. The indifferent expression belonging to "Kirisame Ryo" on his face did not change at all, and he just nodded lightly.
"Go back and continue your training for now. Don't let up. I will let you know when the time comes."
Zabuza raised his head, took a deep look at the figure sinking into the darkness, and slowly loosened his clenched fists.
He didn't ask any more questions, he just stood up and disappeared into the shadows as quietly as he came.
This little wolf cub needs to be starved again until his desire for power completely overwhelms his reason. Only then will he become the most perfect knife that cannot think and can only swing at the enemy.
Senju Chen picked up the already cold tea on the table and drank it in one gulp.
That night, his consciousness crossed the endless distance and reached the body of the Land of Waterfalls experimental base through the link deep in his soul.
"Foreman."
"Shasha! Mr. New, I'm here!"
It is still the most "spiritual" Foreman White Zetsu. It "grows" out of the ground excitedly, its body twisting excitedly.
"Pick five clever ones from your 'Nutrient Collection Brigade' and go to Land of Water Kirigakure immediately. There is a scene that needs them to perform."
"Yes! New Master! I promise to complete the task! I promise to pick the one who is the best at acting!"
Foreman White Zetsu took the order and immediately sank underground to carry out the supreme task in its eyes.
Because the avatar and the main body basically use spiritual links to share information every day, Senju Chen (the main body) who was still in the experimental base immediately knew what happened to Kirigakure and immediately made arrangements.
However, the corner of Senju Chen's mouth has been twitching in the past two days. This clone has moved too fast in Kirigakure. In terms of identity, he is already a minister-level figure in two Ninja Villages, Konoha and Kirigakure. If the clone stays in Kirigakure for a few more years, he may not be able to achieve any position...
After cutting off the communication, Senju Chen (Kirisame Ryo) leaned on the back of the chair and slowly took out two scrolls from his arms.
One copy is the list of all graduating students in this "Purification" assessment.
The other is the detailed information of all instructors at High Tower.
His eyes fell on the instructor's information, and the corners of his mouth curved in a playful way.
[Ding! The target person "Inoshita Yamano" has been detected to have severe mood swings...]
[A: Earth Release·Dungeon Art]
[B: Earth Release·The art of escaping from the ground]
[C: Tactics Specialization]
He did not forget the system prompt tone that day, and checked the system prompt message that day again.
Kirigakure is playing Earth Release Technique... There is a mole, comrades.
Of course, it cannot be ruled out that people are born with the five elements of earth, but I also add a name that I have never heard of "Inoshita Yamano".
Then this matter is interesting!
Senju Chen started comparing all the names prompted on that day in the system panel with the names on the two lists one by one.
Among students, there is none.
Then, it must be among the instructors.
His fingers slowly moved across the scroll, and names were excluded one by one.
Mitsue Ringo... No, this guy is a bit stupid, but his loyalty is no problem, otherwise he wouldn't be sent to see the lighthouse.
Aoki... No, this old minister may be old-fashioned, but he has a good foundation.
Soon, Senju Chen's finger stopped at an inconspicuous name.
Tsukiki.
The information reads: Tsukiki, thirty-five years old, Chunin, no heir, no family background, gentle personality, not fond of fighting, very popular among instructors, and recognized as a good old man. It is said that he is somewhat distantly related to former minister Aoki.
But there is no such name in the system at all.
After comparing with other names.
Hehe, it's you, Comrade Tsukiki.
Senju Chen's fingertips lightly tapped on the words "Tsukiki", as if they had penetrated the paper and saw the soul of Iwagakure hidden under the good old man's mask.
Do those who play lurking like to wear the vest of a good old guy? My business ability needs to be improved, but I still have to test it out a little later.
Senju Chen threw the two scrolls into the brazier and watched them turn into ashes.
The bait has been selected.
Next, it's time to prepare to cast the net.