Senju In the courtyard of the mansion, there is a small round table under the cherry blossom tree.
Anko stood by the table with his hands on his hips, staring at Senju Chen with a dissatisfied look on his face. "Chen, tell me honestly, have you been avoiding us on purpose recently?"
Senju Chen was pouring tea for a few people. Hearing this, he moved his hands and showed a helpless smile, "Anko, didn't I just finish working on the border?"
"What happened at the border?" Anko came closer, a trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes, "I heard Iwagakure there was a big fuss over there, the camp was overturned overnight, and the entire coalition withdrew on the same day. Is this what you did?"
"Anko!" Kurenai Yuhi stopped him softly, "Don't ask around about this kind of thing."
Senju Chen didn't care, and handed the tea cups to the two of them. "It's not a secret, it should have been spread in the village."
"Hehe, I knew it was you." Anko took the tea cup and looked at Senju Chen with bright eyes, "Chen, you are now the most famous person in Konoha. Many people have praised you. I feel like you are almost on par with Lord Hokage."
Kurenai Yuhi took a sip of tea and said in a gentle tone, "Chen-kun I wish I could come back safely. I heard this operation is very dangerous."
"It's okay." Senju Chen sat down across from the two of them and didn't say much about the details of the operation. "The main thing is that we were well prepared in advance, and there were no surprises during the execution."
Anko held his chin, Snake Eyes blinked. "By the way, Chen, how is Yakumo doing lately?"
When Kurama Yakumo was mentioned, Kurenai Yuhi also sat up straight, with expectations and worries in their eyes.
Senju Chen smiled, "Everything is going according to plan, Yakumo's body is recovering well."
"Really?" Kurenai Yuhi's voice trembled slightly, "Can her physical problems really be completely cured?"
"Hong, you have to believe in Chen's medical technology." Anko patted Kurenai Yuhi on the shoulder, "Didn't Yakumo's condition be solved last time at the experimental base? Didn't Chen say that the rest is recovery?"
Senju Chen took out a report from his arms and handed it to Kurenai Yuhi: "This is Yakumo's recent physical data. You can take a look."
Kurenai Yuhi took the report and read it carefully. Although she could not understand the dense data in the report, the gradually rising curves and notes marked "good" and "recovering" made her eyes slightly moist.
"Chen-kun... Thank you." Kurenai Yuhi's voice was very soft.
"You're welcome." Senju Chen picked up the teacup, "Yakumo is a good child, and she deserves a better future."
Anko leaned over and took a look at the report. Although he couldn't understand it, he still nodded pretendingly. "It looks really good, Chen. When will Yakumo be fully recovered?"
"It's hard to say." Senju Chen said, "Although her body is recovering, her foundation is still too weak and needs to be adjusted slowly. And..."
Kurenai Yuhi took a deep breath. "Chen-kun, you can cure Yakumo, I... I don't know how to thank you."
"Then treat me to a meal." Senju Chen smiled, "I remember the Anko glutinous rice balls you made are very good."
Anko rolled his eyes at the side. "Chen, are you taking advantage of this opportunity?"
"How can you call it taking advantage?" Senju Chen said seriously, "This is called reciprocity."
The three of them were talking when Shizune came out of the room carrying a plate of snacks.
"Chen, Lady Tsunade is looking for you." Shizune put the snacks on the table, glanced at Senju Chen, and then said.
"Okay, Sister Shizune," Senju Chen nodded and stood up, then said to Anko and Kurenai Yuhi
"Then you guys sit down first and I'll go see what's going on with my sister."
Watching Senju Chen leave, Anko took a bite of snacks and whispered to Kurenai Yuhi, "Hong, did you just see the way Sister Shizune looked at Chen? Tsk tsk..."
Kurenai Yuhi shook his head slightly and did not answer.
Shizune, who had just gone out, had slightly red cheeks and pretended not to hear, but walked a little faster.
In the study, Tsunade is sitting by the window, flipping through documents.
When she heard the footsteps, she didn't even raise her head. "What was the result of the negotiation?"
Senju Chen sat down opposite her. "It went very well. Iwagakure agreed to sell the mining rights of West Mountain Ore Vein, and the price is within the expected range."
"Ōnoki Is that old man so easy to talk to this time?" Tsunade raised his head with suspicion in his eyes.
"You have to be easy to talk to." Senju Chen smiled, "After the [Frost's Descent] action, they are now very afraid of us Konoha. They will not jump around again until they understand our true trump card."
Tsunade put down the document and leaned back on the chair. "What are you going to do with those ores?"
"Upgrade the ninja tools and improve the armor." Senju Chen said, "West Mountain Ore Vein's ore is of high grade and can be used to make stronger breast shields and weapons. It's just that they don't know how to forge and develop them."
"What about the cost?" Tsunade asked the key question.
"It is about 30% more expensive than the current standard ninja tools." Senju Chen said, "But the protective effect can be more than doubled, which is very cost-effective in the long run."
Tsunade thought for a moment and nodded, "This plan can be advanced, but you have to write a detailed budget report to me. I need to show it to the elders."
"Understood." Senju Chen paused, "Sister, I have another idea."
"Say."
"I plan to set up a 'Scientific Ninja Tool Research and Development Center' in the village, which can be regarded as a subordinate unit of Joint Factory." Senju Chen said, "It will be responsible for the research and development of new ninja tools and equipment. At the same time, it can also cultivate a group of ninjas who understand technology."
Tsunade frowned slightly. "Didn't you just sign a contract to purchase Scientific Ninja Tool with the village? Why do you want to build it yourself again?"
"I bought the already mature Scientific Ninja Tool, but as the technology changes in the future, Scientific Ninja Tool will continue to improve." Senju Chen explained, "And many technologies need to be verified in actual combat. The village has now set up an R&D center. From a long-term perspective, it will not be a loss."
Tsunade stared at Senju Chen for a few seconds and suddenly smiled, "You kid, what are you planning again?"
Senju Chen also did not hide. "I want to gradually promote Scientific Ninja Tool to the entire Konoha, but this requires a suitable platform and sufficient manpower. If there is an officially certified R&D center, it will not only speed up the promotion, but also avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble."
"And..." He paused, "This is also preparation for the Ninja Academy reform. The future ninjas can't just fight and kill, they need to master more knowledge and skills."
Tsunade knocked on the table. "You are going to turn Konoha into your experimental field."
"Sister, this is not called an experimental field." Senju Chen said sternly, "This is called advancing with the times."
Tsunade was amused by him and waved his hand. "Okay, okay, I support your plan, but you have to come up with a complete plan on how to do it. In addition, you have to solve the problems of funds, personnel, and venues by yourself."
"No problem." Senju Chen smiled, "I already have a preliminary plan, and I will show it to you when it is sorted out."
Tsunade nodded and suddenly thought of something, "By the way, how is the investigation of the mole?"