Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 131 Intelligence and Ideas

Xianglin struggled gently to break free.

Menma, who had noticed something, naturally loosened his hands and took two steps back. The moment she left the embrace, Karin subconsciously felt a little lost. The moment she realized this.

Xianglin herself felt ashamed.

How could I be so unreserved?
Xianglin quickly took a deep breath to calm herself down, but she was still obviously feeling a little shy and gently ruffled her hair.

Menma didn't seem to notice at all and changed the subject directly, "Have you been here for the past month? Did they do anything to you?"

"Well, since being taken away from Konoha by Orochimaru-san, I have been staying here the whole time. I haven't been asked to do anything special. I was just asked to draw some blood, and then I couldn't leave this area. There is nothing else."

Karin said, shaking her head slightly.

"Draw blood?"

Menma's brows also frowned subconsciously.

This guy Orochimaru really has no patience when it comes to scientific research. When he sees something he wants to research, he doesn't want to wait at all.

Fortunately, it was just some blood.

"What? This isn't okay?"

When Karin saw Menma's expression, her little face suddenly showed a hint of nervousness, fearing that she had done something wrong.

"It's nothing, don't worry, it's just a small matter. But from now on, you stay by my side, Xianglin, and tell me about your experiences during this period of time, as well as some information about this place."

Menma shook his head slightly and spoke softly.

"Ok!"

Xianglin also nodded heavily.

Following from that.

Karin told Menma in great detail some of the intelligence information she had acquired during this period.

While Menma was listening, he was also silently calculating in his heart.

It must also be said that Orochimaru is indeed a rare talent. This is not only about his strength and scientific research ability as a ninja, but also his command ability is also demonstrated to the fullest. Without saying too much, people like Danzo are incomparable to Orochimaru.

A mere Root must be controlled by the Tongue-eradicating Technique, which is indeed one of the best ways to prevent information leaks, but isn't it also a sign that Danzo doesn't trust his subordinates! ?
Orochimaru doesn't need such means, because he has a large number of people under his command who are willing to die for him.

Things like curse seals are not used to control subordinates at all. Instead, they are used to increase their strength.

At most, it can be regarded as a backup plan that Orochimaru left for himself.

Orochimaru has never used curse seals to forcibly control his subordinates.

In his opinion.

That is the most despicable means.

Kimimaro, Guren, Kabuto Yakushi, the Four Sound Ninjas, and so on, all obeyed and followed Orochimaru for one reason or another.

This is also true for the founding of Sound Village.

The fact that Orochimaru was able to build up such a huge force in such a short period of time is very telling.

However, the Otogakure is now somewhat weak. It took ten years of preparation to get Otogakure to have over a thousand ninjas. Hundreds of them were already involved in the Konoha collapse plan. According to Karin's own perception, the number of ninjas that can be detected in Orochimaru's exclusive base is less than 300 to 400, and most of them are still very weak, with only a few reaching the level of Jonin.

"It seems that even if Konoha doesn't come to pursue us, this base is half-ruined..."

Menma was thinking silently in his heart.

"Um, Menma, are we going to stay here forever?"

There seemed to be a trace of confusion and hesitation on Xianglin's face, but she finally mustered up the courage and asked timidly while looking at Menma.

"Well, at least we can't leave here in the short term, Karin. Let's not talk about the deal we made with Orochimaru before. At this stage, we also need Orochimaru, no matter your Uzumaki clan bloodline or my identity."

Menma nodded and spoke in a solemn tone.

In the conversation just now.

Menma also stated his identity in a casual manner, and also briefly explained why he wanted to leave Konoha. He already regarded Karin as his companion, and the only companion he could truly trust at this stage. Of course, Menma needed to tell Karin some important information.

It should be said that Menma's identity did bring a great shock to Karin, and it is understandable why Menma wanted to leave Konoha. Isn't this similar to the environment she was in in Kusagakure Village?
The same is not recognized.

Being rejected in the same way.

It is the same as losing your loved ones forever.

At this moment, Karin felt more than ever that she and Menma were so alike and so close, and the sense of intimacy, dependence, and trust in her heart became much stronger.

"Of course, this is just a temporary arrangement. I have some other ideas, but they all take time to realize."

Menma said while looking at Karin with a gentle look.

It's not that Menma is deliberately comforting Karin, but Menma does have a series of plans of his own.

After all, this is just a stepping stone for Orochimaru.

He is different from Sasuke in that he is obsessed with revenge on Uchiha Itachi and the so-called revival of the Uchiha clan. This has been clearly shown in the original work. Sasuke does not have a complete plan at all, let alone any actual implementation. It has always been just talk.

Of course, if Sasuke really wants to revive the Uchiha clan, the first thing he has to solve is the problem of his clan members.

One person cannot revive an entire ninja clan.

Even if he becomes the strongest in the ninja world.

And Menma has his own specific goals and plans.

The first step is to leave Konoha and completely gain control of one's own freedom. Currently, it can only be considered half achieved. After all, with Orochimaru, one is like a dependent. To call him a collaborator is just a nice way of saying it.

It's not like he treats Orochimaru 100% equally in the true sense.

Menma himself is also very clear about this.

Therefore, at this stage, making yourself stronger is the primary goal.

"Yeah, I believe you, Menma."

Karin tilted her little head and nodded obediently in reply. Although Karin didn't know what Menma's plan was, she didn't think she needed to know. In her opinion, she just needed to follow Menma closely and become Menma's necessary helper.

(End of this chapter)