Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 188 One is willing to fight, the other is willing to endure

"Haha, Huangtu, you underestimated that Menma-kun. Although he is only a 12-year-old boy, he looks more sophisticated and stable than many experienced ninjas. If you really attack this Menma-kun, let alone other things, the strength of this Menma-kun is definitely not as simple as it seems. In your impression, is Orochimaru an easy person to get along with?"

Ohnoki raised his eyebrows and said with a solemn look.

"Father, what do you mean?"

Huang Tu's expression changed slightly.

"This guy is at least as powerful as Orochimaru, and he has other bargaining chips that made Orochimaru willing to join forces with him. Do you still think that guy is Orochimaru's subordinate?"

Oonoki said with a chuckle.

"Do not."

Huang Tu pondered for a while, especially when he thought of the scene of their meeting just now, he shook his head slightly and said.

The posture of Menma and Orochimaru.

They don't look like superiors and subordinates at all. Judging from other previous intelligence, it is obvious that the two are allies.

"But that Uzumaki Menma is only 12 years old, right? Can he use the power of the Nine-Tails so perfectly and skillfully?"

Huang Tu asked with a frown on his face.

Our own ninja village also has two Chūriki.

When fully utilizing the power of the tailed beast.

Except for my own old man who can suppress him.

In such a big ninja village.

I am the only one who can compete with them in a one-on-one duel, but it is just a competition. If I really let go and fight, I will most likely lose to Lao Zi and Han.

The power of the tailed beasts is really too exaggerated.

If Menma had a power comparable to the Five Kage or even stronger than them at the age of 12, it could only be the Nine-Tails.

But this age.

Can you use the Nine-Tails' chakra so easily?
Huang Tu still expressed doubt.

"Perfect use? Huangtu, it seems that you still don't know enough about the Nine-Tails. Although Konoha has never used the Nine-Tails in war, you should know how powerful the Eight-Tails is, right? And you have personally experienced how terrifying the Third Raikage was. At least I, an old man, admit that I am not as good as him. The Nine-Tails is much stronger than the Eight-Tails. The Nine-Tails riot in Konoha 12 years ago is an example. Even a strong Konoha sacrificed the Fourth Hokage and many ninjas, and half of the ninja village was destroyed. If that boy can really perfectly exert the power of the Nine-Tails, huh, what do you think it will be like? Moreover, we have to consider the attitudes of other ninja villages. Those guys are also eyeing us covetously. There is no need for us to be the first to take the lead. This Menma-kun is actually our best scout."

Oonoki said with a snort.

"So what do you mean, father?"

"What do I mean? What can I mean? Didn't I just make my meaning very clear?"

Ohnoki squinted his eyes, looking at his disappointing child with an expression that seemed to be "disappointing".

to be frank.

On strength.

On status.

Lose prestige.

Huang Tu is actually qualified enough to become a Tsuchikage.

More than ten years ago, Huangdi was recognized by the Iwagakure Village as the next Tsuchikage successor. But why didn't Ōnoki abdicate and give the throne of Tsuchikage to his son?
Is it because you are worried that other people in the village will gossip about you and say that you are setting up your own dynasty?
Or is he greedy for power and unwilling to abdicate?
No, neither.

Ōnoki is not Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Ohnoki, who truly inherited the will of the first and second Kage of his own ninja village, has been looking for the most suitable successor in the past 20 years.

My own son would have been the best candidate.

But everything is good.

The only thing that made Ohnoki very dissatisfied was his thinking and ability. As a Kage, one must have a sense of the overall situation, but Huang Tu had it, but he was still lacking in something. In addition, Huang Tu himself was not that interested in the position of Tsuchikage.

It has been dragging on for years. It would be strange if Ohnoki was happy.

The best proof of this is the fact that in the original novel the succession of the "leg shadow" was delayed until the end.

"Yes, father, I understand what you mean, but isn't this still very risky? If that Menma-kun realizes it himself later, we are not..."

Ohnoki has explained it so clearly. If you still can't get the yellow earth, then it's not just a matter of something being lacking.

But it’s a big problem.

"Do you think that Menma-kun didn't see through it? That kid is very smart."

Without waiting for his son to finish speaking.

Ohnoki shook his head with emotion.

Others can't see through it.

Doesn't Onoki know what Menma is thinking?
He did set a trap, but he didn't trick the opponent into falling into it by fooling him. Rather, he dug the trap right in front of them. However, Menma chose to watch Ohnoki dig the trap.

He jumped straight down.

While dancing, he gestured to Ōnoki with an expression of gratitude.

Is Menma really that stupid?
No.

In Ohnoki's opinion, this is exactly Menma's cleverness. The more so, the more Ohnoki feels it is a pity if Menma is willing to join the Iwagakure Village and also take him as his master.

The supreme throne of the future Iwagakure Village.

It might not be impossible to let Menma come and sit down with us.

"Are you saying that he knew you were using him, but he still willingly joined forces with us?"

Huang Tu's eyes suddenly widened and he asked with a look of surprise.

"What else do you think? Besides, what is exploitation? It's called taking what you need. Didn't that Menma-kun also rely on us? This kid is very smart."

Oonoki said with a snort.

That's right.

This is Menma's true intention.

The reason why Menma chose to meet Ōnoki, even though he had clearly guessed Ōnoki's intention and was 100% sure to refuse, was to reduce his enemies.

So what if I'm being used by Ōnoki?
It’s better than being surrounded by enemies in the ninja world, right?
By forming an alliance with Ōnoki and relying on the Iwagakure Village, the threat factor will be greatly reduced.

Ohnoki himself could easily see through this.

"Is that so?"

Huang Tu nodded as if he suddenly realized something.

There was also a hint of emotion in his pupils.

It is really rare to find such an outstanding young person at such a young age.

"However, this is also a risky move, isn't it? Father, after all, the initiative is completely on our side. Once we do something, then this Menma-kun can only passively accept it."

Huang Tu's words were somewhat more tactful.

To put it in the most straightforward terms, Menma is gambling, and if he is not careful, it will be a bad move.

But what about actually?

"Did he have a choice? Huangtu? Otherwise, why did you think I just asked him why he chose to leave Konoha?"

Oonoki narrowed his eyes at these words spoken lightly.

But it best explains Menma's current situation.

(End of this chapter)