Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 262 Planning and Confession

My brain short-circuited for a moment.

Ah Jun felt his head stiffen, his eyes darted around, his mouth opened and closed, wanting to say something, but he didn't know where to start.

This was really beyond his understanding.

Especially against Jiraiya.

I don't really believe anything Ajun says.

On the contrary, Ajun didn't care too much about the death of Darui and other Cloud Ninjas. After all, compared with Jiraiya, Darui was not very famous now, so he died.

But it’s different too!

One of the three great ninjas of Konoha.

It is a terrifying existence that has dominated the ninja world for more than 30 years.

Just a young man like Mian Ma, could fight against others? Ah Jun refused to believe it no matter what he said.

But you want to say that Menma is lying?

It seems that there is no need for that?

Ah Jun could only look at Mian Ma, then at his own leader, with an expression as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

On the other hand, Shimu's mood was only slightly better than Ajun's.

This group of people that Menma encountered during his travels.

Including the glorious battle records described later, Shibuki felt as if he had goosebumps all over his body at this moment.

Different from Ajun's suspicion.

Shibuki trusts Menma 100% in this regard.

Because Ajun doesn't know Menma's true identity, he still thinks he is just a powerful ninja from the Land of Fire.

Naturally, he didn't think that the identity of 'Accelerator' disguised by Menma was capable of fighting against Jiraiya.

It can be seen from the perspective of Shibuki.

The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki has such capital!
Isn’t the Nine-Tailed Fox Rebellion 13 years ago the best proof?
Before, Shibuki was just worried about the extent of Menma's control over the Nine-Tails' chakra, but now it seems that he is already able to confront Jiraiya head-on!

Shibuki was shocked, but also felt deeply happy!
Because the stronger Menma is, the more capable they will be in resisting invasions from Konoha and other ninja villages when Menma's identity is exposed in the future!

"Is that so? Thank you for your hard work, Ichifang-kun."

Shibuki also nodded with a touch of emotion and said.

However, due to his lack of political sensitivity, Shibuki did not realize the crux of the problem for a while.

"It's not hard, but my identity has been exposed. The next search by the three major ninja villages will most likely target us, Shibuki-san."

Look at Shibuki's expression.

Menma knew that the young leader hadn't yet reacted.

After a slight pause, the next words were spoken.

"Um!?"

Shemu and Ajun were both stunned.

Following from that.

The expressions of both of them changed.

It's just that the two people have completely different ideas.

Shibuki knew Menma's true identity, but Ajun simply thought that Menma's identity as a Taki nin was exposed, allowing Konoha to learn that the Six-Tails Jinchuriki Yugao had joined their own ninja village.

That is indeed a very bad thing.

"Did that Jiraiya see through your disguise?"

"Did Yifang Sangni forget to take off his forehead protector?"

Shibuki and Ajun both said at the same time.

But it was only a second later.

Ajun looked at his leader with a hint of doubt.

Huh? What is disguise?

Is this Fang Sang from my family still pretending? Eh?

"Facing that Jiraiya, I can't hold back, Shibuki-san. If I don't use that power, I won't be able to defeat him. And as long as I use that power, my identity will naturally be exposed."

Menma said, shaking his head slightly.

The more sophisticated the transformation technique, the harder it is to see through. Even for Jiraiya, unless he enters the Sage Mode, it would be difficult to tell whether Menma's transformed appearance is fake.

But the appearance and figure can change.

What about actual combat?
Nine-Tails Chakra is not used?
No need for King Kong blockade?

Also, other techniques including the spiral wheel are not needed?
If he simply relied on other ordinary techniques to fight, Menma would be at most an ordinary jonin now, and he would fight against Jiraiya! ?

The previous Darui could have easily defeated Menma.

Therefore, the so-called transformation technique can only be used to fool people under normal circumstances. Once a fight occurs, the identity will naturally be revealed.

This technique is very powerful, but also very useless.

Unless someone can perfectly simulate someone else's chakra and other powerful techniques, then transformation will only make sense.

For example, White Zetsu!

It is impossible to do this by doing it directly.

Therefore, when Menma showed up to support Sasuke, he didn't even think about concealing his identity. It was simply impossible to do so.

The most we can do is to prevent Yu Gao from showing up.

But now it seems.

This also doesn't make much sense.

As long as people have suspicions, they don't need any so-called evidence.

“That’s true…”

Shibuki was stunned at first, then he smiled bitterly and shook his head slightly.

"So what do we need to do next?"

Shibuki leaned forward slightly and spoke with a hint of solemnity.

If Menma's identity and the fact that Yudaka joined the Takigakure Village were all exposed, it can be predicted that he would be coveted by major countries.

Especially in the two aspects of Konoha and the Hidden Cloud Village.

The Sand Village is already weak, so there is no need to worry too much.

The Hidden Mist Village is quite far away.

In the Iwagakure Village.

Menma had confessed to Shibuki before that he had a certain alliance with the Third Tsuchikage. It might not be very solid, but it could be used to some extent. This could be seen from the original work where Ōnoki unscrupulously used the Akatsuki organization.

The Third Tsuchikage has no restrictions on food, whether raw or cooked. As long as it is beneficial to their Iwagakure Village, Ohnoki will not hesitate at all.

This is what Menma wants to borrow.

Shibuki also understood it to some extent through Menma's previous introduction.

But even so.

The Hidden Cloud Village + the Hidden Leaf Village are also huge behemoths. It is impossible for them to use their full strength, and they need to be wary of each other. However, this pressure is something that even the Hidden Iwagakure Village cannot take lightly, let alone their Takigakure Village.

"Yes, we must also speed up our pace. Before these big countries react, we must make as many preparations as possible so that we can have the strength to respond when the necessary moment comes!"

Menma took a deep breath and nodded emphatically.

It's not just the matter of Sanwei Isobu that needs to be put on the agenda immediately, there are other equally important plans that Menma also needs to carry out simultaneously. Doing so will indeed increase the risk of exposing his identity and whereabouts.

But now is not the time to think about that.

If he did nothing, in a few months at most, or even less, the news that he was staying in Takigakure Village would definitely be leaked.

It would be better to seize this last moment and complete the plan that he had made before as much as possible, strengthening himself and the power of the entire Takigakure Village.

"Then..."

Shibuki nodded and was about to say something.

"Well, please wait a moment, Chief, Ichifang-san, I don't quite understand what you just said about your identity being exposed and other ninja villages coveting you. If you mean Yudaka-san's identity, didn't Ichifang-san say that it hasn't really been exposed yet? As long as we deny it, generally speaking, the major countries are unlikely to take action against us when they are on guard against each other, right? Not to mention taking action together."

Ajun interrupted Shimu directly and said with a hint of doubt.

In this world, as long as there is doubt, there is naturally no need for evidence.

Do the strong need to prove anything to the weak?

the answer is negative.

But it is also because of the special location of Takigakure Village.

And the special status it has enjoyed over the years.

The five major countries may fight other small and medium-sized ninja villages to death, but here in Takigakure Village, they will be full of concerns and do not want to easily break the balance of the ninja world.

Even someone as violent as the Fourth Raikage.

They also didn't say they were going to take action against Takigakure Village.

He definitely had thought about it, since it was a tailed beast after all, but in the end he never actually took action, which is very telling.

Therefore, from a general perspective, what Ajun said makes sense.

Just hold on.

If there is no evidence on the other side.

I won't do it easily.

If someone really wants to take action, the other ninja villages will definitely stop them. Iwagakure, Kumogakure, Konoha, Sandagakure, and even the more distant Kirigakure will definitely not sit idly by and watch a ninja village defeat Takigakure and then take the Seven-Tails. That's the mentality.

Either you get it, or no one gets it.

It would be best to stay in Takigakure Village.

God knows if you will use this as an excuse to declare war on Takigakure Village! ?
Hear what Ajun said.

Menma also subconsciously looked at Shibuki.

"Although it may be a little early, I think it's time, Shemu-san. After all, Jun-san is the person you and Elder Wu trust the most. If we want to truly implement our plan, we can't hide anything from Jun-san. In the future, including other people in the village, we can't wait for the outside world to reveal my identity. If we do that, it will be detrimental to the stability of the people in the village."

After taking a deep breath, Menma raised his head and looked directly at Shibuki.

Eh?
Hearing Menma's words.

Not to mention other people, Ajun was confused again.

The outside world comes to reveal the identity?
The identity of one party?

Isn't it just from the Land of Fire's Daimyo? Even if he is a little special, at most Konoha would pay a little attention to him, right? There is such a powerful person under the command of our Daimyo, and he has joined the Takigakure Village, but at most they would just pay attention to him, right?

There shouldn't be anything to do, right?

Could it be that this person has another more mysterious and important identity?

Ajun not only started thinking about it in his heart.

However, the direction he was thinking was still wrong, and he was still guessing directly towards the Daimyo of the Land of Fire.

This is essentially guessing wrong.

Shibuki thought for several seconds with a very solemn expression, finally looked deeply at Ajun beside him, and then nodded slowly.

Ajun is indeed the most trustworthy one.

Even though it's a little early now.

But it is also because the situation has changed and it is time to confess.

Just as Menma said.

It's impossible for Menma to always disguise his identity in future important plans, right? That's neither realistic nor in Menma's interest.

Especially when encountering a powerful enemy.

Menma is bound to use the Nine-Tails' chakra.

The identity would be exposed even if it wasn't exposed.

If we don't allow the high-ranking people in our own ninja village to gradually understand and accept Menma, and wait until the time comes for them to passively accept him, problems will easily arise.

Menma himself plans to find a suitable time in the near future to confess his identity to the few Taki-nins he currently respects the most in the barrier class.

After a period of training, these people have developed a preliminary level of trust.

"That's true!"

After Shibuki nodded, he spoke directly.

next second.

"what!?"

Before Ajun could react.

"untie!"

Menma is to make seals with both hands.

The transformation technique that was directly cancelled.

"This is!?"

Face to face.

What I saw was a cloud of smoke appearing out of nowhere.

At that moment, the thought "could it be?" had already emerged in Ah Jun's mind.

Then in less than a second or two.

That was the white smoke that had completely dissipated.

The true face of Menma was revealed.

The fiery red hair and the young figure that was obviously ten years younger than Accelerator.

With Ah Jun's life experience, he could tell at a glance that Menma's face was definitely only in his early teens.

“Ah!? This!?”

His eyes widened instantly, and for a moment, Ah Jun didn't know what expression to use to face the sudden change of 'Accelerator-san' in front of him.

It’s not that such a scene is incomprehensible.

But my brain suddenly got stuck.

The most important thing is that Menma's face is obviously a little familiar.

Plus the information related to Konoha just mentioned.

"!?"

It was at that moment that Menma's name appeared in Ajun's mind.

"I'm so sorry. I've been hiding this from you, Jun-san. Accelerator is just my disguised identity. My real name is Menma Uzumaki!"

Mian Ma, with a hint of apology in his eyes, spoke first to Ajun.

"Uzumaki Menma?"

That was the name that Ah Jun repeated almost instinctively.

The surname Uzumaki is already very important.

Ajun is not a rookie in the ninja world who knows nothing. After all, he is one of the high-ranking officials of Takigakure Village and a veteran Takigakure ninja who is over 40 years old. The Uzumaki clan is still very famous in the ninja world in the past!

Of course, Ajun would know this.

But this is only part of it!

A traitorous ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village.

The son of the Fourth Hokage, and the most important Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

These are the most core and critical identity labels of the young man in front of us!

It was also at this moment that Ajun finally understood the series of conversations between Shibuki and Menma, and also understood why Menma was able to fight against Jiraiya, one of the three ninjas.

This is the most powerful Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails among the tailed beasts!!
It also seemed like after repeating Menma's name.

This is Ajun who reacted belatedly.

"Wait a minute? What did you say? Ichi-san, are you Menma Uzumaki? The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha? The son of the Fourth Hokage!?"

He suddenly stood up from his seat, staring at Menma who was nearby with wide eyes, his face showing shock.

He had thought of many identities just now, but he had never thought of it from this aspect.

The moment Menma said it himself.

Including a long time has passed.

Ajun still had an expression of unacceptance on his face, his heart was pounding with emotion.

"Yes, I am the Uzumaki Menma. My identity was only known to Shibuki-san, Fu, and the late Elder Satoru before. Please forgive my concealment, Jun-san. My identity is really too special. Once exposed, it will easily attract the attention of other ninja villages in other countries, especially Konoha. As I said before, I came to this ninja village. Although I did have some selfish motives, I also hoped that this ninja village could become great again. The original plan was to wait until some arrangements between Shibuki-san and I were realized, and then slowly announce my identity to a small part of the village. But plans cannot keep up with changes. Now my identity may be exposed at any time, so I need to speed up!"

Menma nodded slightly, still speaking slowly with a hint of apology.

Of course I can understand.

The words are very simple.

The person is right in front of me.

Of course Ajun could understand what he heard and knew the reason.

It was simply that the impact of this incident was too great, so great that even though Ajun could understand it, he still couldn't wrap his head around it.

"This... one... not... that... Uzumaki-san, this is mainly because... that... it was too sudden for me, so I can't accept it..."

Ah Jun patted his forehead and said with a shocked expression.

"Well, I understand. My identity is indeed a little special. Oh, Jun-san, you don't have to use honorifics to address me. I'm only 13 years old. You can just call me by my name."

Menma nodded and spoke softly.

After all, he was still an adult in his 20s before, and he disguised his identity when he was in a situation of similar status.

It is okay to use the respectful term "桑" to each other.

Now that I've confessed.

He is a senior who has worked hard and made great contributions in the village, and a senior official in charge of all security work. In terms of attitude, Menma feels that he should be a little more humble.

"Well, I'll be too generous, Menma-kun."

Ajun looked at Mianma in front of him. After hesitating for a while, he looked at Mianma's sincere eyes and thought of his own son who was eight or nine years old, a few years younger than Mianma. Finally, he nodded and said softly.

And it took a period of time to calm down.

Ajun also sorted out his mood.

I can finally fully understand the meaning of the conversation between Shibuki and Menma.

indeed.

Menma's identity is already special to an infinite degree.

Once exposed.

What more evidence do you need?

The Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Leaf Village will definitely swarm in!
But at the same time.

Ah Jun was also further shocked and delighted by the fact that his own ninja village actually had three tailed beast Jinchuriki, including the ultimate existence, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!
This is a super luxurious configuration that none of the five major ninja villages have ever had! !
(End of this chapter)