After placing Kurama Yakumo, Senju Chen went to his daily office space.
Public Security Department Headquarters.
Although Public Security Department is the place closest to Konoha Gate, except for the reception desk on the first floor, everyone who comes in and out has solemn expressions and hurried steps. There is a smell of efficiency and absolute discipline in the air.
This place can be said to be an extension of Senju Chen's will and the intelligence gathering center for the entire Konoha. Information ranging from changes in forces within the territory to large policies and personnel transfers in various countries will be transmitted here through Food Is Heaven restaurants and countless spies in various places.
Top floor, minister's office.
Behind the large desk, Senju Chen was leaning on the back of the chair, tapping his fingertips on the table. The sand table in front of him was densely marked with countless flashing red dots, all over Land of Fire, and even spread to the neighboring Land of Rivers and Land of Rain.
Each red dot represents a target that needs to be replaced by "Purification".
The two deputy ministers Kabuto Yakushi and Shisui Uchiha are not here, so Public Security Department is the only one who can keep an eye on this big mess.
"Mr. Minister."
A team leader from the Public Security Department knocked on the door and came in. He knelt on one knee and his voice was calm.
"Say." Senju Chen didn't even raise his eyelids.
"The A-3 area of the 'Purification' plan has been completed. Land of Fire Daimyo Finance Minister 'Tokugawa Shigeru' and seventeen of his core officials have died suddenly due to illness or accident within a month. Our people will gradually take over all key positions, and it is expected that the situation can be completely stabilized within a month."
"Yeah." Senju Chen responded lightly, as if he just heard an ordinary report that Tenten was doing well today.
He lightly drew his fingertips on the sand table, and more than thirty red dots disappeared in the area representing the capital of the Daimyo.
"Jirobo, who is in charge of arms procurement in area A-4, is very stubborn." Mask Anbu continued to report, "We tried to infiltrate three times, but were blocked by the samurai guards around him. Those samurai... are somewhat capable, and they are not like ordinary retainers."
"Something capable?" Senju Chen finally opened his eyes. There was no emotion in those clear eyes, "Captain Yamanaka Mizuta is in charge of Area A-4, so let him handle it by himself. Tell Captain Mizuta that I only want results. Within a month, I want to see our 'seeds' sprouting in that soil."
"Yes!" Mask Anbu's body shook and he immediately took the order.
At the same time, Land of Waterfalls, underground experimental base, B-3 giant training ground.
Boom--!!!
A blue electric light as thick as a thunder dragon rushed forward fiercely with a scream that tore through the air! That violent Lightning Release Chakra even plowed a deep black ravine on the ground along the way!
"Lightning Blade·Crazy Thunder!"
Kakashi stretched out one hand forward, lightning surged from his palm, his hair and beard were spread out, and his momentum was terrifying.
After fusing Tailed Beast cells, his Chakra capacity has increased several times. Lightning Blade, which could only be used a few times a day, can now be used twice as many times! And its power is incomparable!
However, facing this blow that could instantly tear Jonin into pieces, the man standing opposite him did not even move his eyelids.
Hatake Sakumo, still wearing the simple ninja outfit, holding a short sword in his hand.
He didn't have Hand Seals, nor did he break out Chakra.
Just when the violent thunder dragon was about to devour him, his figure moved.
Not fast, but a kind of "just right" that cannot be described in words.
He just took half a step to the left.
In this half step, it seemed that he had calculated all the rules of the world and avoided Lightning Blade's sharpest attack axis. The violent Brontosaurus almost grazed the corner of his clothes and crashed into the wall made of special alloy behind him, erupting with a deafening loud noise and dazzling electric light.
The entire training ground was shaking violently.
Kakashi's pupils suddenly contracted.
When the blow missed, he showed no signs of fighting, exerted force on his feet, and retreated instantly.
But he is fast, and there is someone faster than him!
A white afterimage stuck up like a ghost.
"It's still too slow."
An indifferent voice sounded in his ears.
Kakashi's heart was ringing with alarm bells, and without even thinking about it, he shot Kunai behind him with his backhand.
Bang!
There was a crisp sound of gold and iron.
He only felt his wrist go numb, and an overwhelming force came from him. The Kunai in his hand instantly flew out of his hand, spinning and flying into the air.
Then, a cold touch gently touched his neck.
It is the short knife Hatake Sakumo is holding.
The battle ended in a flash of lightning.
Kakashi froze in place, cold sweat dripping from his forehead. Even though he turned on Sharingan all the time, he still didn't see his father's movements clearly.
From the moment he activated Lightning Blade to the moment the dagger was held to his neck, the entire process took no more than three seconds.
"..."
Kakashi Although his face was full of unwillingness, he was not depressed, and this was not the first time that father and son had fought against each other.
Three days ago, he felt the surging power in his body, and once thought that he had the strength to surpass Jonin. But now, in front of his father, he still felt like a baby who had just learned to walk, being played with at will by an adult.
"You are very capable, Kakashi." Hatake Sakumo retracted the dagger and his voice remained calm, "But ability alone is not enough."
He walked to the center of the training ground and drew a circle on the ground with the tip of his knife.
"You are like a beggar holding a mountain of gold. You have a mountain of gold, but you don't know how to use it. Every attack you make is full of redundant movements and Chakra waste."
Sakumo raised his head, and the eyes that once made Shinobi World tremble were now as calm as water.
"You now have the power of the sea, but you are still fighting with the thinking of the pond."
Kakashi was silent after hearing this.
He had to admit that what his father said was right. It was also due to the surge of energy in his body. His attack just now seemed to be infinitely powerful, but in fact it was full of flaws. But in front of a truly strong person, this kind of attack was no different from committing suicide.
"Father, come again!"
Kakashi knew that this was his father helping him quickly adapt to the surge in power, so he quickly Hand Seals with both hands!
"Earth Release·Earth-Style Wall!"
Boom!
A thick earth wall rose from the ground, blocking the way between the two of them.
Immediately afterwards, the figure of Kakashi disappeared from the spot, using the earth wall as cover, and launched another raid.
This time, he did not use the gorgeous Ninjutsu, but condensed Chakra under his feet and displayed the purest Taijutsu.
However, the result remains the same.
"Your left shoulder is 0.3 inches higher."
"The moment I punched, my breathing was messed up."
"The murderous intent is too strong and the intention is too obvious."
"..."
After all, it was Kakashi Hatake who broke into Copy Ninja's name in Shinobi World, but in front of his father, whose name even surpassed "Konoha Sannin" back then, his strength was still not enough.
Bang!
Sakumo just cut the back of Kakashi's neck with a simple stroke of the knife.