The two looked at each other and each took a sip.
The meat on the grill was sizzling and oily, and Killer B had already begun to stuff the third piece into his mouth.
"Well - this meat is really amazing! Konoha's beef is much stronger than Kumogakure's!" Killer B said vaguely.
Senju Chen poured him another glass of wine. "Eat slowly and take care of yourself."
The atmosphere at the table gradually relaxed.
After three rounds of drinking.
Little A's exploration began to go deeper.
"Minister Senju, Land of Rain, how is the situation over there lately?"
Senju Chen's hand holding the meat stopped for half a second.
Then he continued to pinch it, put it in his mouth, chewed it twice, and swallowed it.
"Land of Rain..." He wiped his mouth, "To be honest, we don't know much about the situation over there. You also know that Land of Rain has always been very closed. Before, Hanzō was in charge, but then Hanzō disappeared and a group of people were replaced. We only heard about the specific situation."
Little A stared into Senju Chen's eyes for two seconds.
Senju Chen's expression was magnanimous, without any sign of guilt.
But Little A didn't believe a word of what Senju Chen said.
The whole Shinobi World has spread, Konoha has been working in Land of Rain for almost 20 years, and you Konoha have never received the highest treatment when going to Land of Rain. Moreover, the person in charge of Land of Rain now is still the apprentice of one of you Konoha Sannin, Jiraiya.
If you say you don't know, who will believe it!!!
But Little A didn't expect to be able to figure it out in just one meal. He was just asking for directions and watching Senju Chen's reaction pattern.
Senju Chen doesn't accept the move, but he doesn't evade it bluntly. Instead, he bounces the ball back with soft words like "I don't know, I don't know anything."
Little A made a mark in his mind: I want to get information from Senju Chen. This road is blocked, so I have to change the angle later.
"Speaking of it." Senju Chen suddenly took the initiative to start a topic, "Is Kumogakure expanding Ninja Academy recently? I heard that Mr. Third Raikage attaches great importance to the cultivation of the next generation."
Little A was slightly startled.
Senju Chen actually took the initiative to ask about Kumogakure?
"It is being expanded." Little A answered truthfully, "My father felt that Third Shinobi World War had exposed many problems. There was a huge gap between the combat literacy of middle and low-level ninjas and the top forces of Shinobi World. We need to start with education."
"Well, Lord Raikage is a good idea." Senju Chen nodded sincerely, "Actually, Konoha is doing something similar. If you are free tomorrow, I can take you to visit our Ninja Academy. The curriculum system has just been changed recently."
Little A's heart was spinning rapidly.
Senju Chen takes the initiative to invite Ninja Academy to visit?
Is this releasing goodwill or luring a snake out of its hole?
However, there has been information for a long time that Konoha reformed Ninja Academy, but no one has found any usable information on how it was reformed. They only heard about a so-called "science".
"Okay, then I'll trouble Minister Senju." Little A quickly agreed with a smile.
With such a good opportunity, of course I should go.
But when the time comes, you have to control your own eyes and reactions.
The entire reception banquet lasted for nearly two hours.
During this period, Killer B was responsible for the laughter of the whole audience - first he impromptu rapped a song "Ode to Konoha Barbecue", which made Shizune almost spit out the wine; then he insisted on competing with Senju Chen in drinking, and after drinking eight glasses, he started banging the table and singing.
Little A was watching from the side, shaking his head helplessly on the surface.
While Killer B was "crazy", his eyes scanned every corner of the room from time to time. The position of the windows, the orientation of the door, the thickness of the walls, the sitting posture and breathing rate of Shizune next to Senju Chen - these information were recorded one by one behind his shaking head.
Killer B, this person seems to be indifferent at first glance, but in fact he is like a mirror in his heart.
The banquet is over.
Senju Chen personally sent Kumogakure's people back to the Guest House.
"Have a good rest tonight, I will pick you up tomorrow morning." Senju Chen stood at the entrance of the courtyard and said with a smile.
"Minister Senju took the trouble." Little A cupped his fists.
Senju Chen waved his hand, turned around and left.
Walking out of the alley of the Guest House and turning a corner, Senju Chen's smile faded.
Shizune followed Tonton in his arms and asked in a low voice.
"How is it?"
"Classmate Little A, this kid has made great progress in the past two years." Senju Chen put his hands back in his pockets, "He used to have a bad temper, but now he is not impatient or impatient when asking questions, and probes layer by layer. After Land of Rain's topic was blocked by me, he immediately changed his direction and was not entangled at all."
"Little Chen, then what is the purpose of Kumogakure coming to Konoha to wait for the enemy this time?"
"I don't know the specifics, but it's most likely that the purpose is to steal intelligence." Senju Chen paused, "However, his purpose tonight is not to collect information, he is to find out my reaction mode."
Shizune frowned. "Is he studying you?"
"Yes." Senju Chen nodded, "First figure out the opponent's response routine, and then design a follow-up test plan. This style of play is very sophisticated."
It seems that the development of Kumogakure is indeed different with Third Raikage and without Third Raikage.
"But it doesn't matter. He's studying me, and I'm studying them."
After that, Senju Chen asked Shizune to go home first, and he walked to the Public Security Department building.
The ninja on duty stood up immediately when he saw Senju Chen.
"Minister!"
"Calculate the movements of all members of the Kumogakure mission tonight." Senju Chen said as he went upstairs, "Focus on those in casual clothes. From the time they entered the village to the present, where they have walked every step, what they have seen, and how many times they have moved their fingers, all are compiled into a report."
"Yes!"
Senju Chen walked into the office on the third floor and closed the door.
He sat down at the table and closed his eyes.
The three perception lines that Senjutsu practiced were temporarily pushed into the background by him. Now all his attention is focused on the matter in front of him.
Kumogakure Fourteen people came.
On the surface, it is a diplomatic mission, but secretly, at least four or five are specialized intelligence personnel.
Third Raikage sent his own son to come with Eight-Tails Jinchuriki. This lineup shows two things - first, this mission is very important; second, Third Raikage has prepared for the worst. If something goes wrong, Killer B's combat power can ensure that Classmate Little A escapes unscathed.
Then here comes the problem.
What kind of tasks require Eight-Tails Jinchuriki to guarantee the bottom line?
Senju Chen tapped his fingers on the table three times.
He remembered the plot he had watched before traveling through time.
In the original work, the target of Kumogakure is Byakugan. It is Hinata Hyuga.
But now the situation has changed. Third Raikage is still alive, and the timeline does not match up. Kumogakure may have more than one task list this time - it may be for Konoha's Limb Regeneration and Scientific Ninja Tool...
Senju Chen opened his eyes, picked up the pen on the table, and wrote four words on the paper.
Medical technology, unknown ninja tool, Konoha's combat power information, Byakugan of the Hyuga Clan...
He stared at these four words for five seconds, and then drew a horizontal line under "Byakugan".
The first three are intelligence tasks. If they are found, you will make money. If they are not found, you will not lose.
But the fourth one is different.
Although Senju Chen feels that the current Kumogakure dare not directly provoke Konoha like this.
But if Kumogakure really plans to take action against the Hyuga Clan...
You still have to be prepared and don't bet on your opponent's kindness.
Senju Chen Fold the paper and stuff it into the drawer.
He picked up the communicator on the table and pressed a channel.
"Shisui, send a group of people to watch around the Hyuga Clan Main Family's house."
"Twenty-four hours."
"From now on."
A straightforward answer came from the communicator.
"Copy that, Minister."