Tsunade I understand it completely.
She finally understood the soul-shuddering deep meaning behind Senju Chen's phrase "This is not just medical treatment."
When Konoha became Shinobi World's only medical holy place, and when everyone was eager to obtain Konoha's "gift", the balance of the war had already tilted irreversibly.
At that time, Konoha no longer needs to use force to deter, its existence itself is a kind of peace.
Isn't this what grandpa Hashirama Senju has been pursuing all his life, that ideal land where we don't need to fight each other and can understand each other?
However, my grandfather used absolute force that was enough to suppress an era, but his younger brother used supreme wisdom that was enough to subvert an era.
Different paths lead to the same destination.
At this moment, an indescribable torrent of emotions overwhelmed all Tsunade's reason. Pride, touch, shock, and a trace of indescribable sadness as a sister being silently guarded by her younger brother.
Ever since she put on the Hokage bamboo hat, she carried the fate of the entire village on her shoulders. She could not fall down, be weak, or even shed tears.
But now, she discovered that there was always someone who, before she knew it, had already carried the sky for her.
Tsunade suddenly stretched out his arms and hugged Senju Chen beside him tightly into his arms.
There were no words, only slightly trembling shoulders and a tighter hug.
Senju Chen's whole body froze.
Sister, this is... the server is overloaded and the emotion module is down?
He could clearly feel the fatigue and burden that had been suppressed for so long under Tsunade's seemingly strong body.
Senju Chen didn't speak, he just raised his hand and patted her back gently and rhythmically like he did when he comforted her when she was a child.
After a long time, Tsunade's emotions gradually calmed down. She let go of her hand, her eyes were red, but her eyes were brighter than ever.
"Little Chen," she looked at her brother, her voice was hoarse but full of strength, "Thank you for doing so much for me and this village."
"What are you talking about, sister." Senju Chen smiled and reached out to wipe away a little moisture from the corners of her eyes, "We are family, aren't we? Besides, you are my only sister, who can I help if I don't help you?"
This simple sentence touches people's hearts more than any gorgeous words.
Tsunade took a deep breath and regained the majesty and magnanimity of Fifth Hokage, but in that majesty, there was a touch of inexorable tenderness.
"Okay, what are you going to do next? I fully support you."
She has decided that no matter how shocking the plan Senju Chen proposes next, she will support it unconditionally.
"Sister, Medical Department's 'Limb Regeneration' and Public Security Department's 'Scientific Ninja Tool' are just the first step." The smile on Senju Chen's face became meaningful, "They are sharp spears and strong shields, but what really determines the outcome of a war is always the person holding the spear and shield."
He paused and asked a question that made Tsunade's calm mood stir up trouble again.
"Mr. Amado said that with our current knowledge system, it will take a hundred years to completely master these technologies. Sister, can we afford to wait a hundred years?"
Tsunade frowned.
This is indeed the core issue. No matter how good the technology is, if it cannot be passed down, it will ultimately be a castle in the air.
"So, what you mean is..."
"We need to shorten this process." Senju Chen's eyes flashed with a light called "ambition", "From one hundred years to ten years, or even shorter."
"How to shorten it?" Tsunade asked.
Senju Chen walked to the window, looked at the still crowded streets below, looked at the villagers whose faces were filled with hope and excitement, and slowly spoke:
"It is difficult to change a person's deep-rooted thoughts. But it is very simple to dye a piece of white paper with color."
He turned around, looked at Tsunade with burning eyes, and said word by word:
"Sister, I want to reform Ninja Academy!"
"What?!"
Tsunade's pupils shrank suddenly.
This proposal is a hundred times more shocking than the previous request for 30% of the financial budget and the request for independent installation rights of the Public Security Department!
Ninja Academy is the foundation of Konoha and the place to cultivate Will of Fire successors!
There, what the children learn is Three Basic Techniques, which is the refinement of Chakra, the throwing of Shuriken, and the spirit of Will of Fire! Every course is a valuable experience passed down by Hokage and countless ancestors of the past generations.
Now, Senju Chen actually says that he wants to reform Ninja Academy?
This is no longer about touching anyone's cake, this is about overturning the entire dining table!
"Little Chen, do you know what this means?" Tsunade's tone became extremely solemn, "This will be opposed by everyone! Not only Third and the two elders, but all Jonin and all the families in the village will not agree!"
"I know." Senju Chen's expression was terrifyingly calm, "That's why I need your support, sister."
He walked up to Tsunade, his eyes sincere and sharp.
"Sister, what do you think is the most important quality of a ninja?"
Tsunade answered without hesitation, "Of course it is Will of Fire, it is the determination to protect our companions!"
"That's right." Senju Chen nodded, "But we can't just teach them 'why to fight', but also teach them 'how to fight better and how to survive'."
"Our current education is to teach them how to become a qualified 'traditional ninja'. But times have changed, and the enemies in the future will also change."
"I don't want to abolish Ninjutsu, let alone deny Will of Fire." Senju Chen's voice was full of deception, "On the contrary, I want to give Will of Fire wings called 'science'!"
"I want the future Konoha Ninja to be Rasengan in the left hand and Gatling in the right hand. The Eight Gates Released Formation can be used for melee combat, and the Chakra missile can be used for long-range attack."
"They not only need to understand Feng Linhuoshan's tactics, but also ballistics and basic physics. Not only do they need to know the attribute restraints of Chakra, but they also need to know how to replace the energy battery for their power arm armor!"
"I want 'science' to become a basic subject alongside Ninjutsu and Taijutsu! Let it be integrated into the blood of every Konoha Ninja like air and water!"
Senju Chen opens its arms as if embracing a new era.
"Changes in thinking must start from a young age. Only in this way can Konoha be always ahead of this era in the future and truly establish an unshakable absolute advantage!"
Tsunade was completely stunned by the blueprint drawn by Senju Chen.
Fire Release technique on the left hand, Gatling on the right hand...
This is such a crazy and... exciting picture!