Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 221 Preparations
"No, no, no, isn't this the rule in the covenant? Orochimaru-san, and to be honest, you, Orochimaru-san, have given me the greatest help. In the future, I will still need more help from Orochimaru-san. We are companions walking on the same path, aren't we, Orochimaru-san?"

Menma smiled softly and said meaningfully.

After breaking away from Konoha and gaining freedom, which might be worthless or even foolish in the eyes of others, but which Menma himself regarded as a treasure, Menma's heart gradually changed.

Especially at this moment when my strength is constantly being strengthened through my own practice and the progress of various experimental research.

Menma's inner ambitions also grew infinitely.

Revenge is the first and most fundamental goal.

But apart from that, greater power, a higher level, and the 'temptation to go home' are the purest ambitions buried deep in Menma's heart.

Since he can come to this dimension, this world.

So can he go back?
The answer is uncertain, but it is definitely not a 100% no.

The purest bloodline and supreme power of the Otsutsuki clan is the ability to travel across the stars, and that is Menma's goal.

He is Menma Uzumaki, and he is also the young man in his previous life.

He cares a lot about the people and things in this life, and he cares even more about the things of the previous life.

Therefore, from this point of view, Orochimaru is really the most suitable ally for Menma, especially Orochimaru's scientific research ability, which is what Menma needs most. Under the same conditions, it is absolutely impossible for Menma to compare scientific research ability with Orochimaru.

"That's right, this is the rule in the covenant!"

At this moment, it seemed that Menma was the only figure in Orochimaru's snake eyes.

This is not just because of the items and messages Menma provides.

It was also because of what Menma had just said.

We've been together for so long.

Orochimaru didn't believe that Menma was unaware of some of his plans and intentions, but he still said such words, which was enough to prove that this young man really had similar goals to his own.

This made Orochimaru feel his blood boiling for the first time in a long time.

There are many difficult things in the world.

But a true friend is the hardest to find.

Orochimaru is still not sure whether Menma will be his confidant, but this beginning is already far beyond everything.

at this moment.

In Orochimaru's heart.

The proportion of facial hemp has risen to a higher level.

"Well, I would like to wish you all the best and good luck in your military career. If you need anything in the future, you can ask for it. This is also part of the covenant."

Orochimaru said with a chuckle.

"Haha, same to you. Speaking of needing anything, I do have a small favor that I need Orochimaru-san's assistance with. I just don't know if Orochimaru-san can agree to it."

Menma said with a smile.

"Oh? You can just speak frankly, Menma-kun."

"That is, I want someone from Orochimaru-san, and I hope Orochimaru-san can give him up."

Menma looked directly at Orochimaru as he spoke softly.

Even Orochimaru was stunned.

"one person?"

"Yes, it's just one person!"

Menma said again in a very determined tone.

The departing figure.

A faint scent left in the air.

Orochimaru sat upright on his main seat, looking at the seat where Menma, who had already left, was sitting, and a hint of thought flashed in his snake eyes.

"Lord Orochimaru, is it appropriate to let Menma Uzumaki take Suigetsu away like this?"

At one side, Kabuto Yakushi, who had been hidden in the shadows from beginning to end and had never said a word, stepped forward at this moment and spoke softly.

Ghost Lantern Water Moon!

This is the person that Menma had just asked Orochimaru to take away.

It's not that Suigetsu Hozuki is of great value. Menma values ​​Suigetsu Hozuki purely because among the people under Orochimaru, Suigetsu is the only one with a name and certain strength, and she only respects Orochimaru but has no so-called loyalty.

To put it bluntly, in Orochimaru's power group, the only "brick" that Menma can pry open is Suigetsu.

As for whether Menma can truly use Shuiyue for his own benefit, that depends on Menma's own methods.

It also depends on Shuiyue’s own choice.

But at the moment, Suigetsu was obviously "given" to Menma directly by Orochimaru.

"Haha, it doesn't matter. The bloodline of the Hozuki clan is just that, it's not as meaningful as the corpse bone lineage of the Kaguya clan. And you know that guy Suigetsu, Kabuto. Let Suigetsu go, there's no problem at all."

Orochimaru smiled lightly and said nonchalantly.

Although Suigetsu's current combat power has surpassed most of the cannon fodder under Orochimaru, and the potential of the Hozuki clan can give Suigetsu a higher ceiling in the future, that's all. Since her bloodline limit does not have much research value and she is not loyal enough to Orochimaru, Orochimaru naturally doesn't care much about Suigetsu.

I send it out without any hesitation.

Almost immediately after the final shock.

Orochimaru agreed immediately.

Compared with the things Menma gave, the value of this thing is not even on the same level. Orochimaru also knows why Menma did this.

"You really think highly of me, Menma-kun. Haha, interesting, really interesting..."

Orochimaru smiled lightly, and his eyes became extremely deep.

Although Kabuto Yakushi, who was sitting on the side, did not see what information Menma's scroll showed to his own Orochimaru, he could foresee that it must be information that was no less valuable than the Rinnegan.

Only in this way can he truly impress Lord Orochimaru.

"Kabuto, the experiment of the Rinnegan must be advanced. Remember, this time we will directly use the Wood Release Cells for the test. No need to use other cells. Also, send more personnel to keep a close eye on Konoha and identify any members of the Hyuga clan who have left Konoha recently!"

Orochimaru turned his head and looked at Kabuto Yakushi. The first part of the sentence was fine, as it was the key to their experiment and Kabuto Yakushi had already learned about it. But the second part of the sentence made Kabuto Yakushi look surprised. The Hyuga clan?
Is our Lord Orochimaru going to target the Byakugan?
But although the value of the Byakugan is not low, it should not be included in the plan of Lord Orochimaru, right?

However, despite his doubts, Kabuto Yakushi did not show them on the surface. Instead, he bowed and saluted, and replied with a touch of respect: "Yes, Lord Orochimaru, I understand!"

Although the main members of the Hyuga clan rarely leave Konoha, it does not mean that they never leave. The clan leader Hyuga Hiashi once left the village to carry out missions when he was young. In the original work, Hyuga Hinata left the village several times. These are all real examples.

Therefore, the people of the Hyuga main family are just difficult to capture and the difficulty is extremely high, but it is not completely impossible.

If Orochimaru was really determined to use the "tailgating operation", there was a certain possibility that he would be able to capture a member of the main family.

"Well, let's first capture a few people from the branch family. Remember, they must be captured alive. Do you understand?"

Orochimaru paused, but still gave another order.

Although the Byakuyan of the Branch Family is subject to the limitations of a bird in a cage, as long as the person is still alive, his eyes will not be automatically destroyed.

It still has considerable research value.

At least it should be enough for the current Orochimaru.

As for whether it is really necessary to obtain a pair of real white eyes in the future, that depends on the results of the research.

"Yes! Lord Orochimaru!"

Different situations and different characters, and different choices will inevitably lead to different developments. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, Menma has greatly changed the development of the original plot in the few months since he defected from the Hidden Leaf Village. Kakashi lost his Sharingan, Ōnoki reached a "special alliance" with Menma on behalf of the Iwagakure Village, Menma joined the Takigakure Village, and Orochimaru changed his personal research trajectory.

This is already moving the ninja world towards a different future.

In the future, facial hemp is bound to bring more differences.

This is something that no one, including Menma himself, can predict. From this moment on, all the plots in the original work can no longer provide Menma with accurate predictions. All he can rely on is his own strength and judgment.

The only thing that can be considered an advantage for the prophet in the plot is the intelligence about those potential enemies both overtly and covertly.

therefore.

Menma must also speed up his pace in becoming stronger.

for example!

Start by fully mastering the Nine-Tails' chakra.

This is also the most important, direct and important personal strength enhancement that Menma has always been thinking about.

Other aspects of practice cannot achieve immediate results.

Only the Nine-Tails' chakra.

Once he can fully master it, whether it is the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode or the complete Tailed Beast Transformation, Menma can be considered to have stepped into the level of Super Shadow.

Konoha 61, April 1th.

Takigakure Village.

Outside the northern wilderness.

On a most remote open space, there is a large, slightly simple flat house. This is Menma's personal laboratory. According to Shibuki's intention, the construction should be more complete, but for Menma, as long as the facilities are complete, it is enough, and there is no need to care about the so-called luxurious configuration outside.

It is worth mentioning that all the facilities and equipment needed here were paid for by Menma himself, without taking a penny from the village's treasury, because the research here belongs to Menma alone, not for the village. Menma does not want to use Takigakure Village as a blood-sucking bank, but wants to take root there firmly.

You still need to pay a little more attention to some basic details.

Whether he can successfully take control of the Takigakure Village is another matter, but at least Menma will definitely work towards this goal.

In a room at the innermost part of the laboratory.

Although the special barrier techniques and sealing techniques that were clearly set up around them were not the most advanced in the ninja world, it was impossible for a ninja below the level of Kage to break through easily.

At this moment, in this room, the figures of Menma and Karin also appeared inside.

Ever since returning from Orochimaru more than ten days ago.

Except for appearing on necessary occasions, Menma has been staying in this laboratory. It is now the 61st year of Konoha, and it is only a little more than two years away from the outbreak of the so-called Shippuden plot in the original work. Not to mention that the plot has already deviated. Menma has to consider whether some things will come ahead of time. Therefore, the sense of urgency is still very strong, and Menma must speed up some things.

Nowadays.

it's here.

What Menma has to do is try to break the Bagua seal in his body.

"Are we going to do this experiment right now? Menma, isn't that a bit too hasty? We have just completed fifteen sets of comparative tests. Although we have the data from Orochimaru as support, the differences between human bodies are still huge."

Even though all the experimental preparations were complete, Karin still looked at Menma with some concern.

"Haha, don't worry, Karin. The previous tests have already verified our guesses, not to mention that this is based on Orochimaru-san's experiments. This bottle of cell activation fluid will definitely improve my cell activation ability and body strength. I won't do anything rash. The worst result is that it will not reach the expected value. Don't worry too much."

Menma smiled and shook his head, speaking gently.

In order to break the Eight Trigrams Sealing Technique that bound the Nine-Tails' Chakra in his body, Menma himself needed to have the corresponding ability in the sealing technique.

It can reach the level of cracking the technique.

After all, Menma doesn't have the key, and the key is still with Jiraiya.

However, after a period of thinking, combined with the plot in the original work, especially the sealing knowledge learned from Orochimaru, Menma came up with a solution that is not a solution. It is hard to say whether it will succeed, but it is worth a try.

The other thing is that Menma himself needs to be able to withstand the entire amount of the Nine-Tails Chakra. As long as he follows the steps, as time goes by, Menma, as a member of the Uzumaki clan, is the best one, he can definitely fully adapt to the Nine-Tails Chakra.

But what Menma lacks now is time.

He didn't want to wait any longer.

This bottle of special cell activation liquid can further stimulate Menma's own cell activation rate, strengthen his various body functions, and thus improve the overall quality and strength of the body.

The reason why it was able to be researched in such a short time is that most of them are Orochimaru's research results. Menma and Karin simply applied them and transformed them into ingredients that are compatible with their own bloodlines.

The previous fifteen sets of comparison tests were designed to test the corresponding values.

More testing should have been done.

But Menma thought it was enough.

Continuing the comparative testing will at most reduce the risk by one or two percentage points, which is essentially not a big difference.

This really has too much of a gambler vibe to it.

But Menma had no choice. From the moment he decided to defect from Konoha, he could only keep pushing himself!
(End of this chapter)