Konoha mouth, morning light Xiwei.
Today Public Security Department's second "further training" team quietly set off.
At the front of the team was Might Guy, who was wearing a green tights and never forgot to stand on one hand even when he was on the road, holding his luggage between his legs. His iconic big white teeth sparkled in the morning light, and he shouted youthful slogans, which attracted many children on the roadside to imitate him.
In the middle of the team, in a carriage specially made by the Public Security Department with shock-absorbing runes, Kurama Yakumo was curiously opening the curtains and looking at the lively scene outside.
After initial physical repair and psychological counseling, she is no longer the gloomy girl who lies in the hospital bed all day long, wrapped in nightmares and loneliness. Although her body is still weak, her clear eyes have already ignited expectations and yearning for the future.
Kurenai Yuhi and Anko were accompanying her, one on the left and the other on the right. Anko was happily telling her various anecdotes about Land of Waterfalls, in order to relieve Kurama Yakumo's nervousness.
Senju Chen stood in the crowd seeing off, looking at this energetic team with a gentle smile on his face.
When the team arrives at the base, Might Guy will receive the "Eight Gates Released Formation Growth Plan" tailor-made for her, while Kurama Yakumo will be guided by a dedicated person to begin her long and destined to be extraordinary "physical rehabilitation training."
'One Taijutsu ceiling, one Genjutsu ceiling. This wave of targeted training has a promising future.'
Senju Chen thought to himself, turned around and walked towards the Hokage building.
Sister Tsunade sent someone to deliver the news. Third Hokage and two consultant elders were already waiting for him in the conference room early this morning.
It is about the "Ninja Academy reform".
Hokage building, top floor conference room.
The atmosphere was as solemn as lead.
Hiruzen Sarutobi was sitting on the main seat, smoking his pipe one after another. The lingering smoke covered most of his face, making his expression unclear.
Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu are like two door gods, sitting on both sides with expressionless faces, their eyes as sharp as knives, as if they want to analyze Senju Chen from the inside out.
But Shikaku Nara was still dozing there as if it had nothing to do with him.
Seeing Senju Chen come in, Tsunade nodded towards Senju Chen and gave him a "reassuring" look.
"Little Chen is here, sit down." Hiruzen Sarutobi's voice was a little hoarse, and he pointed to the seat opposite.
Senju Chen sat down calmly, smiled and nodded to Council of Elders, as if he could not feel the pressure in the air that was almost solid.
"Elders, I believe that my sister has conveyed my thoughts to everyone." Senju Chen took the initiative to speak, breaking the silence.
"Hmph." Mitokado Homura snorted coldly and took the lead in attacking, "Senju Chen, do you think that by relying on 'Limb Regeneration' to win over people's hearts and get 30% of the village's budget, you can do whatever you want?"
"Reform Ninja Academy? Do you know where that place is? That is the root of Konoha! It is the holy place of Will of Fire inheritance! What kind of 'physics' and 'ballistics' are you going to add to it now? You are trying to shake the foundation of the village!"
Utatane Koharu also said in a deep voice, "Little Chen, we recognize the power of 'Scientific Ninja Tool' and are willing to invest resources. But it should be a auxiliary means! It is a tool for ninjas to selectively learn according to the needs of the task after graduation! It should not be juxtaposed with Ninjutsu and Taijutsu and become the basis for all children to learn from an early age!"
"The strength of ninjas comes from their own Chakra, from their honed skills, and from their will to protect their companions! If they are made to rely on these foreign objects from a young age, what is the difference between them and those samurai who only hide in their armor? Konoha's future will only become weak!"
The two consultants sang in unison, speaking fiercely and going straight to the core.
They define "science" as a "foreign object" and elevate "reform" to the level of shaking "Will of Fire".
This is to nail Senju Chen to the pillar of shame of "deviant".
Tsunade frowned and was about to speak, but was stopped by a look from Senju Chen.
He listened quietly to the criticisms of the two elders, with even a hint of serious thinking on his face, as if he was accepting the teachings with an open mind.
It wasn't until the two of them were talking until their mouths were dry and the conference room fell into silence again that Senju Chen slowly picked up the tea cup in front of him and blew lightly.
"Elder Koharu, Elder Homura." He put down the tea cup and glanced at the three of them calmly, "I want to ask a question. Does anyone here look down on the puppet master of Sunagakure?"
This question was asked out of the blue.
Several elders were also stunned.
Puppet master? That is naturally a powerful ninja that makes people awe-inspiring. Whether it is Third Kazekage or today's Chiyo, which one is not the top powerhouse of Shinobi World?
"Puppet Technique is the foundation of Sunagakure. It is a powerful skill that can compete with Konoha's secret skills. Why should we look down on it?" Hiruzen Sarutobi frowned, not understanding what kind of medicine Senju Chen was selling in the gourd.
"That's right." Senju Chen smiled, with a hint of subtle cunning in that smile.
"So, may I ask Grandpa Third, puppet masters, when did you first come into contact with the art of 'puppetry'?"
He continued talking without waiting for Hiruzen Sarutobi to answer.
"As far as I know, the children of Sunagakure's puppet master family have to learn basic mechanics, materials science, toxicology, and even anatomy from the age of five or six. They spend much more time dismantling, assembling, and transforming puppets than refining Chakra."
"In their hands, the puppet is not a 'foreign object', but an extension of their body and the crystallization of their wisdom. They inject Chakra Threads into it and give it life. To them, the puppet is their 'Ninjutsu'!"
Senju Chen's voice suddenly rose, like a bell, echoing in the empty conference room.
"Why is it that Sunagakure's children have learned mechanics and transformed puppets since they were young, which is a legitimate 'secret inheritance'; but I hope that Konoha's children, who have learned physics and operated drones since they were young, have become 'dependent on foreign objects' and 'shaken to their roots'?"
"Could it be that, in the eyes of the elders, those puppets made of wood and steel are more noble than the 'Gatling' and 'Power Arm Armor' we made with more cutting-edge technology?"
"Still..." Senju Chen leaned forward slightly, looking directly at the three speechless people, "Elders, from the bottom of your heart, you didn't understand these things." Scientific Ninja Tool Z', treat it as a combat system that can be paralleled with Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu, a brand new and independent one that requires a foundation from an early age!"
"How can it be the same?" Mitokado Homura couldn't help but said.
"Why is it different?" Senju Chen asked directly.