At the same time, there is another secret room.
Zabuza Momochi is leaning against the corner, closing his eyes to relax.
The door was pushed open and Aying walked in.
"Transfer in two days."
Zabuza Momochi opened his eyes without any unnecessary expression.
"Got it."
Aying glanced at him, turned and left.
After the door closed, Zabuza closed his eyes again.
It doesn't matter where you go.
For him, as long as he can become stronger, it doesn't matter where he goes.
He only cares about one thing now - when will the "power" promised by the man be fulfilled.
Before that, he only had to do one thing.
Be an obedient "project".
One month later.
Land of Waterfalls, deep inside the waterfalls.
Continuous water mist shrouded the entire valley tightly, and the roaring sound of water was like the never-ending drumbeat between heaven and earth. Behind this cliff that ordinary people could not set foot on, a secret passage snaked downwards, leading to the ancient ruins forgotten by time.
At this moment, at the entrance of the passage.
Aying stood expressionlessly on a boulder, with a group of embarrassed "tourists" behind him.
The leader is Mei Terumi.
The image of the future Lord Fifth Mizukage at this moment has nothing to do with the word "Mizukage". His long auburn hair was wet with sweat and mist and stuck to his cheeks. His originally delicate face was full of fatigue from a long journey. But in those green eyes, there was still a stubbornness that refused to admit defeat.
Behind her, Chōjūrō was carrying a wooden knife that was taller than others. His legs were shaking and his face was pale, but he gritted his teeth and did not fall down.
Further back, Zabuza Momochi folded his arms and leaned against the rock wall with a cold expression. He was in the best condition among all the people. After all, he was a genius who came from Kirigakure High Tower. This journey was just a warm-up for him.
Behind the three of them, there were more than 20 children of various ages. Some were carried by older ones, and some were supporting each other. All of them looked shabby, but their eyes showed a sense of happiness about surviving the disaster.
This group of people are the Kekkei Genkai orphans collected from all corners of Land of Water in the year Aying and Yukimura Shigure.
"We're here." Aying's voice was still cold and brief.
Mei Terumi raised his head, looked at the crack covered by the waterfall in front of him, and frowned.
"Here?"
"You'll find out when you go in."
After Aying finished speaking, he took the lead and stepped into the crack.
Mei Terumi took a deep breath, looked back at the group of children behind him, and then followed them without saying a word.
Chōjūrō followed Mei Terumi closely and whispered, "Sister Mei Terumi, does Teacher Gonbei really want us to train here?"
"Shut up and walk." Mei Terumi replied angrily.
Zabuza Momochi snorted coldly and was the last one to step into the passage.
When everyone walked through the long corridor and entered the main hall of the underground base, everyone was stunned.
Cold white lights poured down from the top of the head, the faint blue culture fluid slowly flowed in the huge glass container, and the holographic projection flickered in the air with complex data streams. Metal walls, precision instruments, and the faint smell of disinfectant in the air -
What kind of ninja stronghold is this?
This is almost like a science fiction film set.
"Welcome to the Land of Waterfalls test base."
A gentle voice came from the front.
Senju Chen was wearing a black outfit, with his hands in his pockets, leaning against a huge instrument, with his iconic, harmless smile on his lips.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone. Did you have a smooth journey?"
Mei Terumi The moment he saw him, his whole body froze.
Her mind instantly flashed back to the terrifying figure who single-handedly massacred more than twenty Anbu elites on that rainy night in the cemetery. That hoarse voice, that face full of vicissitudes of life--
The man in front of me is young, handsome, and has a gentle smile like a boy next door.
And the Sima face of "Gonbei" is simply two different species.
But the playful light that occasionally flashed in his eyes was so similar to that uncle's.
But Mei Terumi had a hunch that the boy in front of him was definitely "related" to Gonbei.
Could it be that this young man is the son of Uncle Gonbei?
"You..." Mei Terumi opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to call him.
Senju Chen seemed to see her dilemma, and said considerately, "Let me introduce to you, my name is Senju Chen, and this will be your "home" from now on."
"Home? I don't need a home, I just want to know if this place can make me stronger?" When Mei Terumi said this, Zabuza Momochi also kept a close eye on Senju Chen.
"First of all, here, no one will hunt you down because of your Kekkei Genkai. Secondly, you have to understand the truth. If you want to get something, you have to pay for it. I can't guarantee that you will become stronger, but please believe me, here, as long as you are willing to pay, there are many ways to make you stronger."
"After that, someone will take you to your room and introduce you to the rules here."
"Yamato!"
Yamato walked out of the side door, holding a stack of forms in his hand, "Minister, the resettlement area and medical team are ready."
"Take them for a physical examination first, and then arrange accommodation." Senju Chen said.
"Understood."
After Yamato took everyone away, another door of the base suddenly slid open with a hiss.
A man in a white coat with long hair tied behind his head came out, his golden vertical pupils shining strangely under the light.
Orochimaru.
His eyes were immediately locked on Mei Terumi who was leaving.
"Little Chen" Orochimaru licked his lips, "Is this the girl with double Kekkei Genkai you are talking about?"
"Teacher." Senju Chen spoke at the right time, "She is Mei Terumi of Kirigakure. Genji is the one left behind to prepare to inherit Fifth Mizukage in the future. And teacher, can you please accept your perspective? From now on, these are our own people, not materials like White Zetsu."
"I know, I know." Orochimaru waved his hand, but those snake eyes were still lingering on Mei Terumi through the glass, "Just take a look, there is no missing piece of meat."
"..."
Immediately afterwards, Orochimaru turned his eyes to Zabuza Momochi and looked up and down.
"Well... you have a good physique, and Chakra's weight is also impressive. But," Orochimaru curled his lips, "How can he be an ordinary person?"
"Teacher, Zabuza's talent lies in swordsmanship and Water Release. He does not follow the Kekkei Genkai route." Senju Chen explained, "His positioning is a pure combat ninja, and he will be a good sword in the future."
"Knife?" Xie appeared at some point, sitting cross-legged on a piece of equipment. He glanced at Zabuza with an indifferent gaze, "If it's a knife, I can install a few hidden weapon interfaces for him--"
"No need." Senju Chen decisively refused, "He is a living person, not your puppet material."
"Tch." Scorpio curled his lips dissatisfied.
"Hey, there's someone new here again?" Amado walked from the other direction pushing his goggles on, holding a cup of coffee in his hand.
"Amado, after these children have completed their physical examination, just like last time, we will make a training plan for them based on their specialties and data." Senju Chen ordered Amado
"No problem."