Senju Chen seemed to notice his gaze and explained with a smile.
"That's Medical Department, our new Konoha. The business has been a bit busy recently, the number is limited every day, and there are more people queuing up."
The tone was understatement, as if he was saying that the canteen didn't have enough food today.
Classmate Little A didn't answer, just nodded.
But one of the four elite men in civilian clothes behind him had already jotted down a few lines of words on the note on his sleeve.
"Medical Department, a pure white building, with a large number of injured and cruel people queuing up for treatment, the scale is far beyond expectations. Limb Regeneration is most likely true."
The team continued to move forward.
When they were approaching their residence, Killer B suddenly spoke.
"Little Chenchen."
Senju Chen Look back.
"Huh?"
"I heard that Ichiraku Ramen from Konoha is very famous." Killer B changed the direction of the lollipop and smiled.
"It's really good." Senju Chen smiled back, "I'll ask you to try it later."
"Thanks in advance--hey!"
Little A glared at Killer B.
Killer B shrugged, with an expression like "I'm just here to travel."
But Senju Chen noticed that the moment Killer B just spoke, there was an extremely slight pause in the pace of an elite man in civilian clothes behind him - as if he was secretly completing some action while waiting for Killer B to attract attention.
Senju Chen didn't look back.
He just smiled and continued walking forward.
Kumogakure There are fourteen people coming this time, on the surface, and at least five or six people with other identities on the cover. Third Raikage's son personally leads the team, and Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is accompanying him... No matter how you look at this lineup, it cannot be a simple "friendly visit."
Senju Chen put his hands back into his pockets, keeping the curvature of his mouth unchanged.
He didn't know exactly what Kumogakure was going to do this time.
But he knows one thing -
No matter what purpose Kumogakure came with, from the moment they stepped into the gate of Konoha, everything was under his eyes.
Public Security Department's sentient ninja has locked onto the Chakra fluctuations of every visitor.
All "drones" deployed everywhere have been activated.
Even in the room next door to the Kumogakure mission's residence, there are people from the Public Security Department on duty.
Senju Chen raised his head and glanced at the white clouds in the sky.
He said in his heart.
"I hope you all... have fun."
The foothold of the Kumogakure mission was arranged in the central area of Konoha.
A three-story building with an independent courtyard and front and rear gardens, it looks quite decent.
Classmate Little A walked in and scanned around. The room was spacious, fresh fruits and refreshments were placed on the table, the curtains were newly replaced, and even the bedding had the fragrance of soap locust.
Can't fault it.
But Classmate Little A noticed that directly opposite the Guest House was a gray administrative building whose roof overlooked the entire courtyard. In the alley outside the courtyard wall, when he entered just now, he caught a glimpse of at least three Konoha Ninja in casual clothes "hanging out."
He didn't say anything, he just made a note of it in his mind.
"Everyone, take a rest first." Senju Chen stood at the door of the courtyard, his tone casual as if a neighbor was visiting, "I held a reception banquet at 'Akimichi Pavilion' in the evening. It's not a formal occasion. It's just a few of us, having a meal and chatting."
"Thank you Minister Senju." Classmate Little A nodded politely.
Senju Chen smiled, turned around and left.
As soon as he left, Killer B closed the door.
The yard was quiet for three seconds.
Classmate Little A turned around and glanced at everyone present.
"Check."
One word.
Four elite men in civilian clothes immediately dispersed. One person checked the walls and furniture of the room, one person scanned the entire building with Chakra perception, one person lay on the ground to check if there was a sound transmission device under the floor, and the last person stood in front of the window and used the miniature telescope hidden in his sleeve to observe the gray administrative building opposite.
Three minutes later.
"No obvious eavesdropping devices were found."
"Chakra There are no abnormal fluctuations within the sensing range."
"Underneath the floor is clean."
"There are two people on the third floor of the administration building opposite, but we can't see what they are doing."
Classmate Little A was silent for a few seconds.
"Nothing?"
"Yes, nothing."
"With the character of a person like Senju Chen, it is impossible not to do something in our residence." Classmate Little A's voice was very low, "If we find nothing, there are only two possibilities."
"First, their surveillance methods exceed our detection capabilities."
"Second..."
Classmate Little A didn't mention the second possibility.
But Killer B picked up.
"Second, Konoha have absolute confidence and don't need to explore us around the room at all."
The two looked at each other.
Classmate Little A Take a deep breath.
"Tonight's reception banquet, everyone should pay attention to their words and deeds. Keep your mouth shut. Any temptation can only be done by me, others are not allowed to make their own decisions."
"Received."
Killer B chewed the lollipop and swallowed it.
"Brother, then I have to go at night too?"
"You have to go." Classmate Little A looked at him, "You are Jinchūriki, and it is impossible for Senju Chen not to pay attention to you. Your presence can distract some of his attention."
"Okay." Killer B shrugged, "Then I'll prepare a few new rap songs to liven up the atmosphere."
Classmate Little A ignored him and turned around and entered the back room.
He needs to think clearly before the dinner party.
Tonight's dinner, on the surface, is about catching up, but in reality it is the first round of confrontation.
There are many things he wants to test, but he can't rush them. He has to take them one step at a time.
Let's start with the least sensitive topic first.
Evening, Akimichi Pavilion.
This is one of the most famous barbecue restaurants in Konoha. Akimichi Clan runs Third and has an excellent reputation in the Konoha Ninja circle.
Senju Chen booked the entire private room on the second floor in advance. The long table was filled with barbecue, sashimi, and sake. A steaming charcoal grill was in the center, and there were six seats on each side.
Senju Chen sat in the main seat. Shizune sat next to him, and Tonton lay on her knees and dozed off.
Little A came in with Killer B and two followers.
"Please have a seat, please have a seat." Senju Chen stood up and greeted, and personally poured a glass of sake for Little A.
Little A thanked him and sat down.
Killer B sat down opposite Senju Chen, his eyes already glued to the grill.
"What kind of beef is this meat from? The texture is amazing."
"Land of Fire Kuroge Wagyu beef from the southern mountain pasture." Senju Chen said with a smile, "Akimichi Clan specializes in it and cannot be bought outside."
"Ouch!" Killer B picked up a large piece of pork belly and slapped it on the grill, making a sizzling sound.
Little A picked up the wine glass and took a sip.
The sake enters the throat, warm and long-lasting.
"Minister Senju." Little A put down the cup, "This time we are here, my father asked me to bring you a message - thank you for your help to Kumogakure during Third Shinobi World War. Kumogakure will always remember what happened at that time."
Senju Chen waved his hand.
"It's all in the past. Konoha and Kumogakure are dependent on each other and it's their duty to help each other."
Little A also knows that this is a scene, but he needs this opening.
"Speaking of which, is Mr. Third Raikage in good health?" Senju Chen asked casually.
"Father is in good health." Little A nodded, "It's just that my waist has been uncomfortable recently. It's an old problem and an injury I suffered when I was young."
"Sir Third Raikage singled out Eight-Tails back then, and that was Shinobi World's legend." Senju Chen sighed, "It's really difficult for ordinary Medical Ninjutsu to deal with the hidden wounds left by that level of battle."
When he said this, he paused.
There was a natural pause, as if a casual chat had just ended here.
Little A felt something in his heart.
He keenly captured what was in this pause - Senju Chen mentioned that "ordinary Medical Ninjutsu is difficult to handle".
Does this imply that... Konoha has "uncommon" medical treatment?
Little A did not answer the question in a hurry, but picked up a piece of meat and put it on the grill, turning it over twice slowly.
"Yes, Kumogakure's medical department has been looking at my father's old injuries for many years, but there has been no good solution." Xiao Ai's tone was very calm, "But recently I heard that Konoha's medical technology has made great breakthroughs... I also saw a long queue at the medical department on the way. It seems that the rumors are true."
Senju Chen smiled.
"There is no such thing as Great Breakthrough. It's just that my sister and the people from the Medical Department have come up with something new. It's still in the experimental stage and the effect is limited."
Limited effect?
Little A almost couldn't help laughing.
The whole Shinobi World is going viral, but it still has limited effect on you?
But there was no expression on his face, he just nodded.
"After all, Lady Tsunade is one of the legendary Sannin. His medical skills are the best among Shinobi World. It is reasonable for him to make a breakthrough."
Senju Chen picked up the wine glass and touched Little A.
"Classmate Little A, you are more polite than your father."
Little A was stunned for a moment, then smiled.
"It's really meaningless to be polite in front of Minister Senju."