Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 426 The So-Called Prophecy
The northern border is becoming increasingly tense and solemn.

Ōnokina's continued sending of reinforcements, even though the war has not yet started, has made the Kumogakure and Konohagakure think that the one that has reached an agreement with the Kirigakure must be the Iwagakure, especially the Konohagakure. You know, after the previous war, the Third Tsuchikage of the Iwagakure Village personally sent envoys to contact them, in order to deal with Menma and the Hikari Village together.

But there is no further follow-up.

But now! ?
This is a situation of being attacked from both the north and the south.

Doesn't it simply prove Oonoki's ambition?

This was not just Tsunade's opinion. Even Shikaku was deceived subconsciously. Who made the intention of the Iwagakure's actions too obvious? ?

As for the Hidden Cloud Village and the Hidden Iwagakure Village, we can only guess. It is not certain that there is collusion between the Hidden Iwagakure Village and the Hidden Mist Village. We can only say that they are the most suspected.

They in Konoha have solid evidence.

It has only been a few months since that special diplomatic conversation, and it is only mid-June now.

The Iwagakure Village could no longer endure this.

How could this not allow the Hidden Leaf Village to put the blame squarely on the Hidden Leaf Village?
As soon as the war broke out, a large number of Rock Ninjas began to gather in the northwest. The war lasted for less than half a month. From the information currently available, it can be confirmed that in the border area of ​​the neighboring Earth Kingdom, Water Trap Kingdom, and Fire Kingdom, the number of Rock Ninjas has exceeded three to four thousand, and is still increasing.

The man named Huang Tu, who was hailed as the likely successor to the Fourth Tsuchikage, appeared in person at the front line.

In theory, the goal is to wait for allies' requests for help at any time and then send troops to assist.

But what is the actual intention? Isn't it just like the lice on a bald man's head - it's obvious!?
However, complaining in your heart is one thing.

Overt actions are another matter.

That is, no matter what the attitude of the Iwagakure is, Tsunade will not make a judgment personally at least before the Iwagakure takes formal action. This is also Shikaku's suggestion if the war is limited to the Hikari Village and the Kirigakure Village.

Then let them fight to the death.

No matter what the result is.

They, Konoha, should not get involved, unless an almost impossible miracle really happened, and the Hidden Mist Village defeated the frontal army of the Hidden Light Village with its own strength, then they, Konoha, should consider whether to change the plan.

if not.

Sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight is the best option.

Tsunade also listened to Shikaku's advice very well.

The direct approach is to keep the troops in place, and at most ask the border troops of neighboring countries to strengthen their defenses.

In the end.

Ninja villages of various countries so far.

Still, he did not do what Obito expected and immediately join the siege of the Hikari Village.

Any high-ranking leader of a ninja village is not an easy person to deal with. If there is an opportunity, it depends on how big the "opportunity" is. Menma and his Hikari Village have already proved their strength in previous wars.

Therefore, the attitude towards Menma's forces must undergo a fundamental change. This is no longer the previous Takigakure Village + Kusagakure Village, but a force that can truly rival the five major countries, and is still the dominant one.

Just because of an attack from the Hidden Mist Village, they could just abandon their previous judgment and join in! ?
All I can say is that Obito was a little too naive to overestimate the judgment of these ninja village leaders.

These people are almost the kind of people who won't release the eagle until they see the rabbit.

And that is when the ninja villages of various countries in the ninja world returned to the stage of military stalemate, in a special psychic space.

In a mountain range that looks like a paradise.

"puff!"

A thick white smoke appeared out of nowhere, and then dissipated. At that moment, a tall figure wearing a red coat and a forehead protector with the word "oil" on it appeared there.

On the opposite side stood two small toads.

They are the two toads Fukasaku and Shima, and this place is one of the three famous holy places - Myoboku Mountain.

That figure was none other than the so-called hero of Konoha, Jiraiya, who was immersed in the huge lie of the Child of Prophecy woven by Myoboku Mountain.

"Why did you call me here so urgently, Boss Fukasaku, Boss Shima? The situation in the ninja world is very critical right now. The previous war has not been completely resolved, and a new war has broken out. I can't leave Konoha for too long."

The moment Jiraiya appeared, he looked at Fukasaku and Shima with a slightly solemn expression and said.

The current Konohagakure Village is completely supported by Tsunade and Jiraiya. Although Jiraiya also attaches great importance to the existence of the "Child of Prophecy", the safety of Konoha still has a great weight in Jiraiya's heart.

If possible, I hope to take both into account.

"It is related to this war. No, it should be said that it is more related to Uzumaki Menma. Since that war, we two old bones have reported the specific situation to the Great Sage, but the Great Sage has not responded until yesterday afternoon. He woke up from his sleep and brought a new prophecy directly. This is more important. Little Jiraiya, this time it was the Great Sage who called you here."

Toad at one side said solemnly.

The moment Jiraiya heard this, his expression straightened.

The giant toad hermit of Mount Myōboku.

It is a legendary entity that has existed for a thousand years and is known to the Six Paths Sage in the myth.

Son of prophecy.

It was this big toad sage who told Jiraiya this, and Jiraiya firmly believed in this and pursued peace, just like the first Hokage. Jiraiya hoped to see a world built on mutual understanding between people, so he bet everything he had on the Child of Prophecy. Jiraiya firmly believed that the Child of Prophecy could realize this dream.

But now he is not sure who the child of prophecy is.

Twenty or so years ago, he thought it would be Nagato, because that child possessed the legendary Rinnegan.

Later I thought it would be Minato, because every time Minato grew up, his gentle personality, and most importantly, the fact that he successfully ascended to the position of Hokage, all made Jiraiya feel that the child of prophecy was Minato.

But Minato died in the battle.

He died on the night of October 48th, in the 10th year of Konoha.

At that moment, Jiraiya had already begun to waver a little, but after Naruto grew up, all the things he showed made him feel that Naruto would be the child of prophecy.

Because of Naruto's temperament and special personality, Jiraiya saw a great sense of hope.

It's just the appearance of Menma.

This breaks the possibility again.

Jiraiya was actually very confused during this period of time.

He was already a little unsure about where to start in his search for the child of prophecy. After all, according to the original prophecy of the Great Toad Sage, the person who would bring about great and correct changes to the world would be Jiraiya's disciple.

Where is this disciple now? The captured Naruto?
The missing Nagato?
And is there a chance that Menma will change his mind?

If there weren't a series of things in Konoha that needed his attention and handling, forcing Jiraiya to suppress the chaotic thoughts in his heart, otherwise, Jiraiya would only become more and more confused.

Therefore, it was a great pleasure to hear that the Great Toad Immortal finally had a new prophecy.

Jiraiya's eyes lit up, and a rare feeling of excitement emerged in his heart.

"Is there really a prophecy? Then take me there quickly, Boss Fukasaku!"

Jiraiya also said hurriedly.

This is Jiraiya's innocence, and also his tragedy, because now Jiraiya seems to be living completely on the prophecy of Mount Myoboku. Without the prophecy of the big toad in Mount Myoboku, it seems that he can do nothing.

This is actually a sign of cowardice.

It's just that Jiraiya himself didn't notice this.

"Ah."

A huge mountain range that loops up.

Unlike other toads that basically live on the plains below Mount Myoboku, the ancestor of the toad clan of Mount Myoboku, the great sage, Gamamaru, lives alone at the highest peak of Mount Myoboku.

The Toad Clan of Myoboku Mountain built a giant palace for their ancestor. Hundreds of years ago, Gamamaru has almost always lived in it, never leaving the house.

During the thousand years, except for the few times when he left Myoboku Mountain to meet his old friends, Gamamaru spent the rest of the time as if he was exploring in the void, always looking sleepy.

As a ninja who has signed a contract with Myoboku Mountain for decades.

Jiraiya had long been familiar with the character of this Toad Sage.

When following Fukasaku into the huge palace, Jiraiya had already prepared himself mentally for a long wait.

But this time it was obviously completely different from what Jiraiya expected.

The big toad sage not only did not look half asleep as usual, but had an extremely serious expression on his face, especially at the moment Jiraiya entered the palace.

Without waiting for Jiraiya and Fukasaku to say anything.

Gamamaru was the first to speak: "Jiraiya, I dreamed of the destruction of the world. A terrifying red figure covered in blood will bring unpredictable dangers to the world. There may be new changes, but more of them are precursors to destruction."

And the first word was a royal bomb!
A bloody red figure.

Unforeseeable danger.

And most importantly, it's the precursor to the destruction of the world!
As soon as Gamamaru finished speaking, Jiraiya's expression couldn't help but change, and a figure appeared in his mind.

It is directly matched with Uzumaki Menma.

"Great Toad Sage, that figure you are talking about, could it be Uzumaki Menma?"

Jiraiya is a person who cannot hide things, not to mention that it involves the world peace and destruction prophesied in Myoboku Mountain, and it is closely related to Minato's other child, Uzumaki Menma.

Almost by instinct.

Jiraiya asked the question directly without hesitation.

"I'm not completely sure yet, but judging from what Fukasaku, Shima, and Jiraiya yourself said, that Uzumaki Menma is very likely the figure in the prophecy, and he is the biggest obstacle to the actions of the Child of Prophecy. He is the biggest problem you must face. That figure's resentment towards the world is too great, so great that no one can eliminate it. His choice and his actions cannot be said to be necessarily wrong, but there is a high probability that they will bring a devastated future to the world, not a peaceful future."

Toad Pill sighed softly, and a solemn look appeared in his cloudy pupils that seemed to have accumulated thousands of years of experience.

As a native creature on this planet.

Gamamaru is a representative of the 'Otsutsuki clan', a group that is most repulsive to aliens. They are predators from outer space and the common enemy of all living things on their planet.

It was also based on this point that thousands of years ago, he helped, or instigated the brothers Hagoromo and Hamura to rebel against Kaguya, and then sealed the Goddess of the Rabbit. Now, after thousands of years, the world that was originally thought to be on the path of peace is becoming more and more chaotic.

But Gamamaru still firmly believes that his path is correct.

His so-called son of prophecy.

In fact, they correspond to the reincarnation of Ashura Chakra of each generation.

It’s just that Toad Pill didn’t say it very directly.

prophecy?

That's a joke. If it were really possible to predict the future, the world would have been peaceful long ago.

After all, Gamamaru is just a special creature that can perfectly absorb natural energy and has mastered the highest level of fairy arts.

Not God.

How dare you be so arrogant! ?
Only someone like Jiraiya would believe it.

In fact, after Gamamaru finished speaking, the look in Jiraiya's eyes became very serious.

Beings that cannot be persuaded are dangerous beings that are likely to bring destruction to the world.

"I understand what you mean, Great Toad Immortal. Don't worry, I will definitely stop this from happening."

Jiraiya took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

"Well, everything is up to you, Jiraiya. Oh, yes, there is also information about the child of prophecy. I got a hint in my previous dream. Today I can tell you clearly that Naruto is the child of prophecy who will bring the right changes to the world. He is the most correct one."

Gamamaru stared at Jiraiya with his huge frog eyes and spoke in a very firm tone.

The world that Otsutsuki Hagoromo expects is the world that Gamamaru wants to see.

Then the will of Ashura, who inherited Hagoromo's beliefs and passed down from generation to generation, is the will recognized by Gamamaru.

Who is possessed by Ashura's chakra?

Who is the child of prophecy?

As Gamamaru has a close relationship with Hagoromo, he can determine who has Ashura's chakra.

In the past, we had to play charades.

There is no need for it now, and we cannot delay it any longer.

Although it is still unclear what the real intention of Menma Uzumaki is, Gamamaru always has a sense of crisis.

It is right to keep everything under the control of 'Asura'!
(End of this chapter)