Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 27 Mixed Emotions

But above the surface.

Menma, however, deliberately revealed a complex expression that contained part anger and part confusion.

He is still under the surveillance of the Third Hokage.

As someone who just learned his "true identity" and defeated Mizuki out of anger, he must control his facial expressions.

We can't let Sarutobi Hiruzen notice anything unusual.

In addition, Shuimu cannot die.

The following scenes still need this main supporting role!

"A demon fox? I am indeed..."

Menma deliberately pursed his lips, with a bitter smile, shook his head gently, and after muttering these words in a low voice, he sighed softly.

This really takes all aspects into consideration.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was monitoring from a distance, naturally did not notice anything unusual. The Third Hokage would never have imagined that a child under the age of 12 would have such realistic acting skills and such deep scheming.

At this moment, Sarutobi Hiruzen was actually worried about Menma's mentality.

However, it seems that Menma's mentality is still very stable, just a little confused, so Sarutobi Hiruzen does not seem very anxious.

And it was at this moment that Sarutobi Hiruzen was considering whether he needed to do something.

"Whoosh!"

A straight figure also flashed into Sarutobi Hiruzen's sight.

Under the moonlight.

When I saw Iruka's familiar face.

Sarutobi Hiruzen's slightly tense nerves also relaxed a little.

With the arrival of Menma's chosen special 'guardian', and Menma's current state of calm, everything should be under control.

Sarutobi Hiruzen could see it.

Menma could also sense the arrival of his teacher Iruka in advance.

Originally, Menma was planning to take Mizuki back with him to "surrender", but now he can just wait for Iruka to arrive. It's perfect!
Of course, Menma did not forget any of the superficial work and did not save any.

A back turn!

He stood straight in a defensive posture.

"Menma, don't be nervous, it's me!"

When Iruka saw his alert posture, he quickly spoke out to identify himself.

Menma also naturally showed a relaxed expression.

Soon afterwards.

He looked at Iruka who had come closer with a touch of guilt, uneasiness, a hint of alienation and even suspicion.

That complicated expression and the steps he took back subconsciously as if by instinct perfectly illustrate what a teenage boy with a wavering mentality looks like!
Iruka had no idea what had happened before.

But Iruka saw Menma's expression and actions.

Then, together with Mizuki who was lying on the side, and the huge sealed book.

Iruka felt like he had guessed something.

"Don't worry, Menma, the teacher believes in you. There must be some unexpected thing here, right? Tell the teacher everything, okay? If there is really any problem, the teacher will definitely help you deal with it. Also, include Mr. Mizuki, tell the teacher everything, okay?" It is obvious that Menma's mentality is not very stable at the moment.

Iruka just stopped where he was, not provoking Menma any further, and then used the gentlest tone to try to calm Menma's 'excited' emotions.

"All of them?"

Menma smiled as if in self-mockery, but still looked at Iruka with a puzzled look.

"Can I really trust you, Iruka-sensei?"

It sounded obviously very empty, without any strength or credibility.

Iruka's heart suddenly tightened.

"Of course, Menma, I am..."

"Even if I am the fox demon who killed your parents 12 years ago, will you still believe me? Instead of treating me as the biggest disaster of the village like Mizuki and the ordinary people?"

Before Iruka could finish his words, he started to speak.

Menma's eyes suddenly raised, and his words seemed to be spoken in a hurry, with a hint of hesitation and doubt on his face.

Different from the previous moment facing Mizuki, which was almost entirely a display of acting, at this moment, facing Iruka.

Menma's words, expressions, and mentality may not all be acting, because after six years of getting along with each other, as well as the little things shown in the original work, are enough to prove that Iruka really cares about her!
In this village, Menma doesn't care.

There was no possibility that his previous thoughts and plans would be shaken. Originally, it was only that stupid younger brother who needed to be taken into consideration, but now, Iruka had to be taken into account as well. Menma was not sure what he was thinking. Was he hoping that Iruka was a completely hypocritical person who was pretending, or did he really hope that Iruka was a close person who treated him like his own brother?

Even Menma himself doesn't understand!

This is a direct reflection of emotion!
Iruka was stunned for a moment.

"Menma, you..."

Although Iruka is not an extremely intelligent person, the fact that he is trusted by Sarutobi Hiruzen and is able to educate and guide Menma as a "guardian" is enough to show that he is excellent in many aspects.

With just this one sentence, Iruka could vaguely guess that what happened here was very likely completely different from what he had imagined before.

Mizuki!

It is very likely that he played an extremely disgraceful role in Menma's theft of the Book of Seals!
Of course this is very important.

But for now.

Menma's mental state is the first priority!

This is Iruka's judgment!

"No, Menma, you are not a demon fox. In the teacher's mind, you are the boy named Uzumaki Menma. I don't know where you got this information from, but Menma, what the teacher wants to tell you is that you are you and the demon fox is the demon fox. The two of you have never been the same entity. It should even be said that you are the hero of the village. Other people in the village don't understand you now, and they even reject you, but the teacher believes that you can gain their recognition and understanding through your own efforts. Menma, believe in the teacher, believe in yourself, and believe in the Hokage. Come back, all problems can be solved!"

Iruka stretched out his right hand, looked seriously at Menma who was not far away, and spoke in a soft but firm tone.

Thoughts that come from the heart.

Iruka had no intention of deceiving Menma at this moment.

He really treated Menma as a teenager.

Just as he said, the fox is the fox and Menma is Menma!

Moreover, Menma, who served as a container to seal the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox when he was a baby, should not be hated and isolated by the people of Konoha. He should be treated as a hero!

All of this has come from living with Menma for six years.

Iruka's most genuine feelings and opinions!

(End of this chapter)