Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 282 Oonoki's Accident
"That Menma-kun showed up in Kusagakure Village? And he followed Taki-nin, is that right?"

In the spacious Tsuchikage office.

Listening to the information reported by the Jonin in charge of his own intelligence team.

Onoki's face, which was normally as calm as a rock, showed a hint of surprise at this moment.

You know, even the previous conflict between Konoha and the Cloud Ninja, as well as the issue of the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, did not attract much attention from the Third Tsuchikage, but the information about Menma that he learned today, Ohnoki was obviously very concerned.

As the Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki.

Menma's own existence is special.

Moreover, when he left Konoha, he was still with Orochimaru. The special relationship they formed attracted the attention of everyone in the ninja world. Didn't you see that the Fourth Raikage of the Hidden Cloud Village is still searching the world for Menma and Orochimaru?!
And now Menma, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, is actually connected with the Kusagakure Village and the Takigakure Village. How could Ohnoki not be surprised?

"Yes, Lord Sandaime, this information is from two days ago. The person who appeared in Kusagakure Village with Uzumaki Menma was the person in charge of Kizuna Castle, the former Kusagakure Village jonin - Wuwei. In addition, there is accurate information that the current leader of Kusagakure Village - Shigeta Masashi has died, and the current person in power in Kusagakure Village is this Wuwei-kun. Here is the detailed information from the front reconnaissance, please take a look, Lord Sandaime!"

In front of him, the brown-haired man wearing the standard Iwagakure uniform was speaking as he handed over a scroll with both hands and placed it on the desk in front of Oonoki.

Ohnoki quickly took it and opened it, quickly scanning the contents recorded in the scroll. It should be worthy of being the intelligence system of the Great Ninja Village. Unless Menma was just a single person, or a small-scale operation, and all the participants who were not on his side were killed, otherwise, his actions would basically not escape the sight of the detectives of these big countries.

Not to mention that it was such a high-profile action.

It is possible that the reactions of the Hidden Cloud Village, the Hidden Sand Village, and the Hidden Mist Village will be a little slow, but as the national ninja village closest to the Hidden Grass Village and the Hidden Taki Village, it is impossible for the Hidden Rock Village to relax its vigilance in reconnaissance against these two powerful ninja villages.

Let’s not talk about Konoha.

This ninja village has been adhering to a general defensive strategy since the First Ninja World War, and all its actions have been solely for self-preservation. It cannot be said that it has never happened, but it is very rare for it to have an active offensive strategy.

Therefore, on the issue of Kusagakure Village and Takigakure Village.

Konoha will also be a step behind.

Moreover, generally speaking, Konoha will only pay more attention to the other four major ninja villages.

The Iwagakure Village received the specific news, and the time it took Konoha to receive accurate intelligence was estimated to be similar to that of the other four major ninja villages.

The content recorded in this scroll not only includes the places where Menma appeared during this period, but also contains a certain degree of speculation.

For example, his status in Takigakure Village, his current relationship with Kusagakure Village, etc.

"Haha, is that so? You really can't tell that you are only 12 or 3 years old. Takigakure and Kusagakure, it seems that you are becoming more and more confident, Menma-kun."

The elderly have rich experience and a sharp eye.

It is based on this information, which cannot be considered particularly detailed.

Ōnoki can almost judge the current situation of Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village, as well as the part of Menma's general plan that has been implemented.

Never underestimate Ohnoki.

In the original work, he seems to be a little stubborn and allows the short-sighted behavior of Akatsuki.

But in the final analysis, it was because of the fatal lack of intelligence.

Who among the people of this era would know about the "mythical story" of the Ten-Tails and the Goddess of the Rabbit, which happened thousands of years ago!?
Simply look at it from the perspective of a country's ninja village.

Everything Oonoki does is perfectly in line with the interests of his own ninja village.

What's wrong with this!?
Including the so-called alliance agreement reached with Menma in this time and space, it is also to maximize the role of each chess piece to seek benefits for their own Iwagakure Village. The difference lies in how each party uses their own methods.

Let’s look at it now.

Menma is a chess piece that seems to be soaring into the sky.

"But it's still within control..."

Oonoki narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of thoughtfulness appeared on his face.

"Uzumaki Menma? That little brat who's a few years younger than me? Old man, don't you think too highly of him? This must be the trick of that big Orochimaru, right?"

On the right side of Onoki.

A heroic girl with short black hair, upon hearing Ohnoki's words, stretched out her long and round legs, stepped closer, and casually picked up the scroll that Ohnoki had just read. She curled her lips slightly and spoke with an expression of complete disapproval.

And this girl is none other than Ōnoki's granddaughter, the future Fourth Tsuchikage who was nicknamed 'Leg Shadow' in the original work - Kurotsuchi!
"No, Kurotsuchi, you haven't seen this Menma-kun in person. In my opinion, this little fellow is far superior to everyone else, whether it's his intelligence, his overall view, or his methods. I can be sure that everything that happened in Takigakure and Kusagakure was definitely led by this Menma-kun, who holds the power of two ninja villages. Although it's not clear to what extent he can be integrated, he is indeed qualified to challenge Konoha. It's really getting more and more interesting!"

Oonoki shook his head slightly and said with a faint smile.

It must be said that the fact that Menma could gain the support of two powerful ninja villages in such a short period of time and find a breakthrough point was completely beyond the imagination of the Third Tsuchikage.

While Ohnoki was surprised, he also felt a little bit of pity.

It would be great if this Menma-kun could join their Iwagakure Village.

Ōnoki even considered Menma to be the next Tsuchikage. What if he was younger? Anyway, his old bones could still hold on for a few more years, and when Menma turned 20, he could take over smoothly.

“What a pity…”

Ohnoki thought secretly in his heart.

Heitu on the side pouted with a very unconvinced expression. This girl, who is only 16 years old, is also very proud.

He has always felt that he is the best among his peers, and has long set his sights on becoming the Tsuchikage, unless his father takes over.

Otherwise, the Fourth Tsuchikage would definitely be hers.

Therefore, how could Kurotsuchi be convinced when she heard her own grandfather Tsuchikage praising a boy who was two or three years younger than her! ?

She didn't say much, but she made a secret decision in her heart that if she had the chance to meet Menma in the future, she would definitely prove that she was the best one.

"Go and call Huangtu, Akagi, Iwazetsu, and Han as well." Ohnoki, who had no idea that his granddaughter had already developed a resistance mentality, thought for a while and then gave a deep order to the Iwashi ninja in front of him.

Menma has already officially taken action, so there will definitely be huge changes in the future.

Ohnoki believed that other ninja village forces, especially Konoha, would absolutely not sit idly by when they learned the news about Menma.

The Hidden Cloud Village will probably also take active action.

Originally, Ohnoki had scoffed at the news released by Konoha, thinking that this was Konoha's way of shirking responsibility and diverting attention, but now judging from Menma's actions, it seems not impossible!
Once all this information is confirmed.

It will definitely lead to a larger-scale conflict.

The possibility of a new round of Ninja World War breaking out cannot be completely ruled out.

Therefore, Ohnoki felt that his own ninja village must be prepared in advance, even if nothing else happened.

Just take the matter of Menma integrating Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village.

Ohnoki can no longer sit back and relax. Judging from the map, these two ninja villages are in a pincer attack on their Iwagakure Village. They also have to take into account the special Kizuna Castle.

Ohnoki is an old hand.

Never fight a battle you are not sure of winning.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

The Iwagakure ninja below suddenly lowered his head in response, then leaped away and went directly to carry out Oonoki's order.

The order conveyed.

In just a few minutes.

After receiving the notice, Huang Tu and his companions quickly rushed to the Tsuchikage's private office.

The people called by Ohnoki are all high-level or quasi-high-level figures in the Iwagakure Village, and their personal strength is also among the best. Not to mention Huangtu and Akagi, one is Ohnoki's son and the other is Ohnoki's disciple. Although the latter's strength is not as good as Huangtu, he also has the strength of a quasi-kage level. Han is the Five-Tails Jinchuriki of the Iwagakure Village. Another relatively unfamiliar Iwagakure Village jonin, a middle-aged man named Ganzetsu, is the current patriarch of the Kamisui Ryu clan, the largest ninja clan in the Iwagakure Village and the strongest insect-controlling clan along with the Konoha Aburame clan.

His personal strength has also reached the ceiling of the elite jonin. In the Third Ninja World War, there was a scene where he fought with the deceased Fourth Kazekage Rasa. Although he was at a disadvantage, he was able to escape unscathed, which is enough to prove Ganzetsu's strength.

No matter how bad Luo Sha is, he is still a real shadow.

The most important thing is that the Kamisui Ryu clan was the ninja clan that chose to join when the Iwagakure Village was first established, and they also have a pivotal position in the ninja village. Even though they have weakened over the years, they are still the backbone of the Iwagakure Village. There are some small and medium-sized ninja clans that closely follow the Kamisui Ryu clan.

As the current ruler of the Shangshui Ryu clan, Yanzetsu has the strength and status to naturally have a lot of say in the Iwagakure Village.

As for the other Jinchūriki, Lao Zi, he hardly stayed in the village because of some conflicts with Ōnoki in the early years.

There is definitely no betrayal of the village, but this Four-Tails Jinchuriki with a rather stubborn temper will only come back when the ninja village needs him, and it must be a big deal, otherwise, under the order of Ōnoki.

Lao Zi didn't even bother to give it a try.

Therefore, the high-level meeting composed of these people is currently the highest authority representative of the Iwagakure Village.

Although with Ohnoki's qualifications and prestige, he can make decisions on all matters big and small in the ninja village, but every time Ohnoki encounters an important event in the ninja world, he will still convene a high-level meeting. People are still willing to admit their age and are afraid that they will miss something or fail to consider it carefully. At this time, it is necessary to call more people to consult together.

And it was after Huang Tu and others arrived.

Ōnoki briefly recounted the information he had just received, and asked Huangtu and others to quickly circulate the contents recorded in the previous scroll, including the news released by Konoha earlier, the different signals released by the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Mist Village, as well as Ōnoki's own speculations.

"Takigakure Village, Kusagakure Village, and Vulpix? Lord Sandaime, are you really sure that all of this was done by that one Menma-kun alone? Shouldn't it be the work of that one Orochimaru?"

Ganzetsu of Kamisui Ryu on the far left frowned when he saw the information in the circulated scroll and heard Ohnoki's speculation. He was the first to speak. As a very traditional ninja, Ganzetsu's thinking basically follows normal rules. To put it more bluntly, he appears to be very old-fashioned.

A series of information presented in the scroll.

Especially the content related to Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village.

Yan Jue was just like Heitu just now. He didn't think that this was something a young boy could do.

Genius has its limits.

Moreover, things like overall view, consciousness, thinking and means cannot be described by the mere word "genius". Even though these behaviors are extremely risky in the eyes of the old-fashioned Shangshui Liuyan Jue, and are not the judgment that a qualified adult would make, it is even more impossible for a boy of only twelve or thirteen years old to do them.

This is so unreasonable.

Just like the previous alliance.

Yan Jue was not present in person.

Although I listened to part of the explanation from Huangtu later, I subconsciously believed that Menma was just a shield and bait put forward by Orochimaru.

To be honest, as an experienced ninja, Iwazetsu does value Menma, but that is only because of his identity as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the son of the Fourth Hokage.

"Hehe, that's because you don't know this boy, Yan Zetsu. He is the most outstanding young man I have ever seen. Whether it is his mind or other aspects, he doesn't look like a teenager at all. On this point, I am still very sure, so there is no need to discuss these. Now I call you guys here to discuss what our ninja village should do next. We can receive news here, and other ninja villages should be similar. Without saying too much, Konoha and Kumogakure will definitely not be able to endure it. Should we still wait and see as before, or take action first? But if we do, where should we start?"

Ohnoki first chuckled and waved his hand, then he leaned forward slightly, and an unprecedented solemnity appeared on his face that seemed a little funny. He looked at Huangtu, Yanze and the others and said.

I heard Oonoki say this.

Yan Jue no longer insisted on his own opinion.

Yan Zetsu was very clear about the character of his own Tsuchikage. Once the old man made up his mind, eight horses could not pull him back.

He was just questioning it reasonably.

Since Ohnoki has already confirmed this himself.

Then just continue to consider the following.

(End of this chapter)