In the evening, Senju Clan Compound fades away from the hustle and bustle of the day and looks quiet and warm.
Senju Chen opened the door, and a familiar smell mixed with the fragrance of wood and a touch of herbs hit his face, instantly dispelling his fatigue from running around outside all day.
On the low table in the living room, cups and plates were in a mess, and several empty wine bottles were lying staggered here and there. Tsunade was lying on the table, with her long blond hair spread out messily, her face resting on her arms, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she was still worried about something in her sleep.
Are you back so soon? It seems that the battle in the casino today is quite fierce.
Senju Chen chuckled in his heart and walked over lightly. He could imagine how his sister, who was bound to lose every time she gambled, lost all her last penny in her pocket angrily, and then ran home dejectedly to drink away her sorrows.
"Sister, I'm back." He stretched out his little hand and gently pushed Tsunade's shoulder.
"Well... don't bother me! One more! I'll definitely be able to beat this one!" Tsunade muttered vaguely, and stretched out his hand to scratch on the table, as if he was grabbing non-existent cards.
Senju Chen shook his head helplessly and said harder, "Sister, it's me."
"Little Chen?" Tsunade suddenly jumped up and sat up straight in an instant. The hazy eyes caused by the hangover became clear the moment she saw Senju Chen. She pulled Senju Chen in front of her, looked up and down carefully, and pinched him with both hands to make sure that there were no missing arms or legs.
"How's it going? Have you met Orochimaru?" Tsunade's voice was a little nervous, "That guy is very strange. He didn't do anything strange to you, right? Did he draw your blood? Or give you some strange medicine?"
Seeing her eager protective look, Senju Chen felt warm in his heart, but still had that innocent expression on his face. He shook his head obediently. "No. Teacher Orochimaru is a very nice person. He knew that I had just graduated, so he took me to the mission center and taught me to start with the simplest tasks, accumulate experience, and understand how the village works."
He vividly recounted the process of capturing "Tora". Of course, he concealed the process of easily crushing it with his perception and Wood Release. He only said that he relied on patience and a little luck to complete it.
"Humph, he knows what he's doing!" Hearing that Orochimaru didn't do anything extraordinary, Tsunade finally breathed a sigh of relief, but he still couldn't help but said harsh words, "If he dares to treat you as one of his experimental subjects, see if I don't smash his bottles and jars together with his laboratory to pieces!"
"Of course, in terms of ability, Orochimaru is quite powerful. There is no harm in you learning more from him."
Senju Chen just smiled and didn't answer. He knew that Tsunade was just talking about it, and if he really wanted her to destroy her companion's laboratory, she wouldn't be able to do it.
"That's right!" Tsunade seemed to have remembered something important, and the depression on her face was swept away, replaced by full of pride and excitement. She took out a long object wrapped in thick cloth from the back room like a treasure.
"We Little Chen are now Genin who can take charge of our own business!" Tsunade put the things on the table and patted them proudly, "Sister has already prepared a graduation gift for you!"
Senju Chen's eyes fell on the wrapped object. It was very long, about one meter and two meters, and exuded a simple and powerful aura. The vague sharpness could sting people's skin through the fabric.
Tsunade carefully unwrapped the layers of cloth. As the last layer of cloth slipped off, a strange-shaped sword lay quietly on the table.
Its sword body is not metal, but is made of some kind of energy that has been condensed to the extreme, showing a bright golden color. There seem to be countless fine arcs flowing and jumping on the blade, making a slight "sizzling" sound. The hilt is simple, with complex runes engraved on it. Holding it in your hand, it seems like you can feel the pulsation of thunder.
Senju Chen's pupils suddenly contracted.
This... this is...
"Second's grandpa's sword--Thunder God Sword!" Tsunade's voice was full of pride. She stroked the blade of the sword with nostalgia in her eyes. "The blade of this sword is pure thunder and lightning. It is indestructible and allows you to control Lightning Release freely. I originally wanted to wait until you grow up and become stronger before handing it to you..."
She paused, looked at Senju Chen, her eyes became extremely serious. "But now, you have graduated from the Ninja Academy and are already a real ninja. My sister saw that you like swordsmanship very much, so she brought you this Thunder God Sword!"
Thunder God Sword!
Senju Chen's heart was beating wildly in his chest. This was Second Hokage Tobirama Senju's artifact! It was a legendary weapon that accompanied the master of forbidden arts across the battlefield! He never dreamed that Tsunade would give such a valuable relic to himself as a "graduation gift".
This is not only valuable, it is simply a huge cause and effect placed directly on his hands.
He stretched out his hand and lightly touched the sword blade with his fingertips. Instead of hurting him, the violent thunder and lightning energy sent a warm tingling sensation, as if welcoming the descendants of the same Senju bloodline.
"Sister... this is too precious." Senju Chen raised his head, with a subtle tremor in his voice. At this moment, he was not the calculating time traveler, but a younger brother who was shocked by his sister's love.
"Silly boy, why are you so polite to your sister?" Tsunade rubbed his hair and smiled brightly, "If our Senju Clan things are not passed on to you, will they still be kept moldy? Take it! If anyone dares to bully you in the future, use it to tell them that we Senju Clan people are not to be trifled with!"
She stuffed Sword of the Thunder God and the scabbard into Senju Chen's arms. The heavy weight made Senju Chen's heart calm down.
He held this legendary artifact tightly, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that from this moment on, the label "Senju" on his body became a little heavier. This sword was both an amulet and a life-threatening talisman. It would bring him great power, and it would inevitably attract more coveted and scrutinized eyes.
But, so what?
Power is real power only if it is in your own hands.
"Thank you, sister." Senju Chen raised his head, his dark eyes shining with unprecedented light, "I will definitely use it well to protect myself and my sister!"
At the same time, Konoha was hiding underground.
In the headquarters of "Root", the air is as cold as a morgue.
A masked Root ninja knelt on one knee and reported all the information collected today to the figure in the shadow.
"... After Senju Chen officially became a disciple of Orochimaru, he accepted and completed the D-level commission 'Capture the pet cat' in the mission center alone. According to observations, he used Wood Release to lock the target and successfully capture it in a very short time. His methods were efficient and thoughtful, and he was completely unlike a five-year-old child."
In the shadows, Shimura Danzō listened quietly. Under the bandaged right eye, there was a chin as cold as a knife.
Orochimaru...
Although they have a cooperative relationship, the other party is a disciple of Third after all. Based on the relationship between Orochimaru and Tsunade, it is impossible to recommend Senju Chen to join Root.
An obscure light flashed in Danzo's one eye. A descendant of Senju who owns Wood Release is of inestimable value. Sarutobi handed him over to Orochimaru is nothing more than trying to win over the old antiques of the Senju faction in this way, and by the way, incorporate Senju Chen into his "Will of Fire" system.
Innocence.
A "weapon" like Senju Chen can only exert its greatest value if it is tempered in the dark and discarded all unnecessary emotions. Giving it to the emotional woman Tsunade or Orochimaru is a waste.
Only you can make the other party become Konoha's most powerful weapon.
Efficient, meticulous...
Such characteristics are shown in D-Rank Mission, which shows that this child's character is far beyond ordinary people. He is not a piece of rough jade, but a sharp blade that has already been sharpened and can drink blood with just a little guidance.
Such a sharp blade must be held in one's own hands to cut off all threats to Konoha.
For a long time, Danzo's hoarse sound, like sandpaper rubbing, sounded in the empty room.
"Let's make some arrangements."
He spoke slowly, his tone without any emotion.
"I want to see him in person."