Mei Terumi opened his mouth, but was speechless by these words.
Rin Nohara is relatively calm. "Chen-kun, how will things be arranged in the village during your absence?"
"The daily government affairs are left to you two." Senju Chen walked back to the table and took out several documents from the drawer.
"Mei Terumi is responsible for military and security. Anyue will report directly to you. You are already in charge of the Ninja Academy's affairs, so just continue to do so."
"Lin is responsible for diplomacy and finance. Port trade, reception of missions from various countries, and contact with Food Is Heaven Chamber of Commerce are all yours."
He divided the documents into two piles and pushed them in front of the two of them.
"If you are unsure about anything, you can consult Yukimura Shigure."
"Shigure's connections and experience in Land of Water are deeper than yours." Senju Chen said, "He has been a behind-the-scenes manipulator for so many years. He is familiar with Land of Water's businessmen, officials from Daming Prefecture, and even gang leaders in various ports. If you encounter a difficult situation, ask his opinion first, and you will not suffer any loss."
Mei Terumi turned over the document and pursed his lips.
"What about you? How can we contact you while you are out?"
"Communication scroll." Senju Chen took out two small black scrolls from his sleeves and handed them to the two of them.
"This is encrypted and only I can receive it. In case of emergency, just inject Chakra and I will reply as soon as possible."
Mei Terumi took the scroll and weighed it in his hands.
"Is there something you're hiding from us?"
Senju Chen looked at her.
Mei Terumi's eyes were serious. His usual jovial expression was gone, revealing the keenness that a qualified ninja should have.
"You want to leave suddenly, and you have arranged it so carefully. It doesn't look like it was a sudden move." She said, "And when you heard about the man at the dock just now, your reaction was too calm. What are you guarding against?"
"Don't worry, it's nothing serious."
Mei Terumi stared at him for a long time.
"Okay." She finally compromised, but she still refused to give in. "If you don't come back within a month, I will become Mizukage."
"Just take it as it is, it just so happens that I don't want to do it either."
"You--!"
Rin Nohara held back his laughter and put away the two piles of documents.
"Master Mizukage, is there anything else you need to explain before departure?"
Senju Chen thought for a while.
He walked to the wall and uncovered a hanging painting, revealing a hidden compartment behind it. He took out a wooden box from the hidden compartment and opened it.
Inside the box is a black metal badge with the coat of arms of Mizukage engraved on it.
"I leave this to you." He put the badge on the table, "With this, you can stamp the documents and official letters from Land of Water Daming Mansion directly without waiting for me to come back."
Mei Terumi looked at the badge with complicated eyes.
That is the power symbol of Mizukage.
He just handed it over casually.
"Aren't you afraid that we might run away with this?" Mei Terumi said half-jokingly.
"Where can you run to?" Senju Chen asked.
"... Same." Mei Terumi even laughed himself.
Senju Chen closed the wooden box and pushed it in front of Mei Terumi.
"Lin."
Rin Nohara looks up.
"During this period, you two should stay together as much as possible, and don't leave the village alone if you have nothing to do."
Rin Nohara was stunned for a moment.
Senju Chen spoke very casually, but there was nothing casual about his eyes, "Your current identity cannot be exposed yet. Before I come back, the task of leaving the village will be handed over to others. You can just stay in the village and handle internal affairs."
Rin Nohara was silent for two seconds and nodded.
"Okay."
She didn't ask any more questions.
This is the tacit understanding formed between her and Senju Chen over the years - when he says to be careful, she will be careful. There is no need to explain why. Because every time he says to be careful, it turns out that he should be careful.
Mei Terumi looked at this scene, opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but swallowed it back.
The silent trust between the two made her feel like an outsider for a moment.
But this feeling only lasted for a second.
Because Senju Chen then said to her, "Mei Terumi, you too."
"Me too?"
"Don't run around alone."
"I'm not a child!"
"Last time you chased pirates alone on the east coast for three days and three nights, and you were almost ambushed - do you want me to mention this again?"
"That was an accident!"
"Two accidents make a habit."
Mei Terumi's face blushed slightly and looked away.
"I know, I know, it's long-winded."
Konoha, Senju mansion.
Senju Chen was sitting on the corridor, holding a teacup in his hand and staring at the old locust tree in the yard.
The leaves rustled in the evening breeze.
He could feel the roots of the tree extending underground and the flow of water in each leaf.
The natural perception brought by Magic God Bloodline allowed him to establish a subtle connection with the plants in the entire yard.
But now is not the time to enjoy this feeling.
Senju Chen put the tea cup down and took a deep breath.
The next level will be difficult to pass.
Tsunade just came back from Hokage's Office and is changing clothes in the house.
Senju Chen stood up and walked to the door of her sister's room.
"Sister, are you done?"
"Hmm." Tsunade's voice came from inside, "Those old guys are talking about Konoha Military Police Force having too much power. They're so annoying."
Senju Chen leans against the door frame.
"Sister, I have something to tell you."
"Say."
"I want to go see Shikkotsu Forest."
The room was quiet for two seconds.
Then the door opened with a bang.
Tsunade stood at the door, his expression not very good.
"Do you still want to go to Shikkotsu Forest to practice Sage Mode?"
"Sister, please listen to me." Senju Chen waved his hand quickly, "I'm either going to practice Senjutsu, or I'm going to take a look."
"Look?" Tsunade sneered, "Do you think I'm stupid?"
Senju Chen sighed inwardly.
Sure enough.
Tsunade's character cannot be fooled by the excuse of "visiting".
Need to change tactics.
"Sister, listen to me." Senju Chen's expression became serious, "I went to Mount Myōboku two days ago."
Tsunade was stunned.
"You went to Mount Myōboku?"
"Lord Jiraiya took me there." Senju Chen said, "I just wanted to know what kind of place Three Great Sage Lands is. Mount Myōboku I went there, saw those Toad, and also chatted with Sage Fukasaku and Sage Shima."
"Then what?"
"Then I discovered that Three Great Sage Lands's Senjutsu cultivation method is completely different." Senju Chen paused, "Mount Myōboku's cultivation method is to reconcile the proportion of three types of energy. If it fails, it will be petrified. Teacher Ryūchi Cave's cultivation method, teacher Orochimaru, told me that it uses White Snake Sage's snake blood to corrode the body. If it fails, it will be eaten."
"As for Shikkotsu Forest..."
Senju Chen looked into Tsunade's eyes.
"Sister, you told me that Shikkotsu Forest's cultivation method consumes vitality. If it fails, it will turn into a puddle of flesh."
Tsunade said nothing.
"Sister, I just want to see it." Senju Chen's tone softened, "I won't practice cultivation yet, I just want to see with my own eyes what kind of place Shikkotsu Forest is and what kind of existence Katsuyu Sage is."
"Mount Myōboku I have been there, and Ryūchi Cave will also look for opportunities to see it in the future. Three Great Sage Lands, I have to understand everything, right?"
Tsunade stared at him for a long time.
"You really don't practice?"
"Really." Senju Chen nodded, "I'll go take a look and learn a lot."
"Then why do you have to go?" Tsunade's voice lowered, "Little Chen, you are strong enough now. Your strength is already top-notch among the younger generation Konoha. There is no need to take this risk."
Senju Chen was silent for two seconds.
He knew that Tsunade was really worried about him.
The premature death of First Hokage Hashirama Senju is a permanent scar for Tsunade.
She didn't want her brother to go down the same path.
"Sister." Senju Chen said softly, "I know what you are worried about. But you also know that this world is not peaceful."
"I am strong enough now, but not strong enough to protect everyone I want to protect."
Tsunade's expression moved.
"So I want to know more." Senju Chen continued, "Understand Three Great Sage Lands, understand the essence of Senjutsu, and understand how the top power in the world operates."
"Even if I really want to practice Senjutsu in the future, I will make a decision only after fully understanding the risks."
"Instead of knowing nothing like now."
Tsunade looked at Senju Chen's serious expression and moved his lips.
"Just go and have a look?"
"Just go and have a look."
"Don't practice?"
"Don't practice."
"Then I'll go with you." Tsunade stretched out his hand and rubbed Senju Chen's head with great strength, "But if you dare to do this behind my back, I'll break your legs."
Senju Chen grinned.
"My sister is the best."
"Don't do this." Tsunade rolled his eyes, "When are you going to go?"
"Tomorrow?"
"I have a meeting tomorrow." Tsunade thought for a moment, "The day after tomorrow, I'll take you there in the morning."
"Okay."
Senju Chen turned around and walked towards his room. After taking two steps, he suddenly turned back.
"Sister."
"Huh?"
"Thank you."
Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"Thank you, you are my brother."