Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 174 Going the other way (Part )

There is no point in pursuing.

Of course, this was Ding Zuo's judgment based on the fact that he could not see the possibility of success. Menma's strength was far beyond previous expectations.

Just the strength that has just been demonstrated.

Ding Zuo thought to himself that he might have to swallow the red pill of his own clan to have the power to match Menma, and that he would only be a match, not necessarily be able to really defeat Menma.

Red pill, 100% chakra increase.

This in itself is already a terrifying improvement.

But in front of the Nine-Tailed Fox, it is nothing.

God knows to what extent Menma can release the Nine-Tails' chakra.

In the battle 12 years ago, everyone in the Hidden Leaf Village had already realized the power of the Nine-Tails. Even the blocking force led by the Third Hokage found it difficult to stop the Nine-Tails' wreaking havoc, even though Menma was only borrowing the Nine-Tails' chakra and not directly transforming into the Nine-Tails.

But he, Akimichi Choza, is not one of the top ninjas in the ninja world.

Not to mention that they are about to leave the border of the Fire Nation. If they continue to chase, they will have to take on more risks. They have suffered casualties here, so it is really not suitable to continue the pursuit.

Naruto also stared blankly at Menma's figure as he walked away again.

This time, it seems to be no different from the last time.

But Naruto's heart was obviously more desperate than last time.

Menma's indifference and determination completely hurt Naruto's heart.

At least last time Naruto still thought that everything could be saved, but today, when he could clearly feel the murderous intent coming from Menma.

It felt as if everything I saw had become extremely gloomy.

The pain is unspeakable.

It was at this moment that Naruto's heart was completely filled.

Ding Zuo looked at Naruto, whose face had a gloomy expression and whose whole aura had become extremely gloomy, and he couldn't help but shook his head slightly.

Brothers would go to such a point.

This can really be said to be a trick of fate.

And it was at this moment.

Even a person with a kind character like Ding Zuo rarely showed a trace of resentment towards the Third Hokage who had died.

If Menma's identity had been made public at the beginning, the situation would not be like this now.

Shikamaru, who had walked closer, was also looking at Naruto, who always had a cheerful, optimistic and positive face, and saw him with such an expression, and he sighed subconsciously.

Menma is also good.

Sasuke too.

It was obvious that both of them left so resolutely.

As early as the beginning of the pursuit, Shikamaru was clearly aware that their mission was most likely a mission that would never be accomplished.

But because it was an order, and also because of the friendship between me and Naruto.

Shikamaru still accepted the order.

And this is the final result.

can only say.

That's life.

"Naruto..."

Kakashi, who had completed the initial treatment and recovered the most basic mobility, walked slowly to Naruto's side with a little effort. Looking at Naruto, who was extremely lonely and even dazed, Kakashi's face showed a complicated expression. He patted Naruto's shoulder gently, wanting to say something, but in the end he couldn't say anything.

Even Kakashi did not expect such a development.

Not that Kakashi was as naive as Naruto.

It was just that Kakashi felt that no matter how determined and ruthless Menma was, the most he could do was to take revenge on them. Even if he wanted to destroy Konoha, Kakashi might think it was "normal", but he could even kill Naruto?

This really was beyond Kakashi's expectations.

After all, they are brothers!
"Brother Kakashi, why has Menma become so determined? Or has he always been like this, and is he just pretending in front of us?"

Naruto looked at Kakashi with a sad face and said in a very uncomfortable tone.

He once really thought that it was just a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding that could be corrected.

It was because of the misunderstanding that was magnified after being bewitched by Orochimaru.

But now it seems that this is not the result of being bewitched, but the true thoughts in Menma's heart?
When I think of Menma's eyes that were filled with cold murderous intent.

Endless grief surged in Naruto's heart.

Is this the inevitable outcome between brothers?

Listening to Naruto's question.

Kakashi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to start.

comfort?

At this moment it seems useless and redundant
go along?

That's even more stupid.

Silence, only endless silence is the only portrayal of this moment.

It seemed as if God was cooperating with the scene at the moment, with the raindrops falling down.

While cleansing the earth, it also further permeated Naruto's heart.

Tears?

rainwater?

At this moment, Naruto himself couldn't tell what was going on, his heart was ice cold.

'Mom, Dad, what should I do to be right?'

Naruto closed his eyes, and the pain on his face became more intense at this moment.

"Go back, Naruto."

A thousand words.

At this moment, it can only turn into this final whisper.

A silent space.

Those actions have become extremely mechanical.

The group of Konoha who were heading in a completely different direction.

This is not only a divergence in the road of reality, but also represents a divergence between will and ideals.

This also symbolizes that Menma has given Naruto, Kakashi, and Konoha a final "ultimatum"! !

Menma and his group sped away.

It only took less than two hours to cross the western border of the Fire Nation.

After successfully entering the territory of the Grass Kingdom.

They had already been completely out of the effective controllable sphere of influence of the Hidden Leaf Village, and the three of them did not stop at all.

Firstly, Menma.

Quickly return to the secret base located in the southwest of the Grass Country.

Pharmacist Kabuto had already received the message in advance.

He was also the first to appear outside the base to welcome the return of Menma and others. When he saw Menma and Sasuke, Kabuto Yakushi immediately went up to greet them.

"You have to thank Menma-kun for your hard work. I also welcome Sasuke-kun. Lord Orochimaru has been waiting for you for a long time."

Pharmacist Kabuto said with a smile on his face.

When he saw that Menma and Sasuke arrived safely, Kabuto Yakushi immediately felt relieved.

He knew very well how much his Lord Orochimaru valued these two people.

One is the long-coveted body container.

The other one seems to be the most important partner at the moment.

As for the four Sound Ninjas who also went out to attack.

Only Tayuya came back, and Yakushi Kabuto didn't take him seriously at all.

Even if all these people died, Kabuto Yakushi didn't think his own Orochimaru would care.

That is Kimimaro, a subordinate whom Orochimaru valued very much. He once thought that this was one of his most perfect reincarnation vessels.

Unfortunately, Kimimaro's bloodline disease is an unsolvable bug.

This attack can be regarded as the last bit of Kimimaro's remaining energy.

(End of this chapter)