Avengers of the Whirlpool Family.

Chapter 467: Each Decision

Finally, the coalition forces of the four nations arrived.

Although it would be relatively difficult to gather all the troops at once, and it would be impossible to mobilize them in full force in just three or four days, there would be no problem in integrating more than half of the military force, especially for the Hidden Leaf Village, because with Shikaku's proposal, they had already activated their own ninja village's war machine in advance.

In just three days.

Nearly ten thousand Konoha ninjas gathered at the border between the two countries, which was more than half of the military force that the Hidden Leaf Village could muster.

A large number of elite jonin from the ninja village, including Hatake Kakashi, Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, Akimichi Choza, Aburame Shiwei, etc., also joined the battle. In addition, the large and small ninja clans of Konohagakure, including the Hyuga, Inuzuka, Kurama, Aoki, Shiranui, etc., also sent out their absolute elites under the order of Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage.

The commander was Danzo Shimura, a high-ranking elder of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Until the day when the army sets out.

"Why don't you let me go, Granny Tsunade?"

In that large Hokage office.

Naruto looked at Tsunade with an anxious look and asked in confusion.

"Naruto, it's not impossible for me to let you go, but are you mentally prepared to face Ma again?"

On the main seat, Tsunade sighed softly, looked directly at Naruto and asked.

In terms of strength, Tsunade has nothing good to say about Naruto. After all, he has already learned fairy arts. In terms of hard power, she is no match for Naruto now. Naturally, it is not easy to say much in this regard. But the real problem is that Menma and Naruto are brothers. In terms of blood relationship, they are unmatched in the current ninja world. Menma is completely ruthless to other people in the Hidden Leaf Village, but he has let Naruto go many times, and Menma is still like this.

What about Naruto?
Tsunade didn't want to embarrass Naruto.

And another point is that Menma's previous kindness does not mean that he will continue to be kind in the future. Once Naruto stands against Menma again, Tsunade always has a feeling that Menma may not let Naruto go this time.

From Tsunade's point of view.

No matter what the result is.

It would be better for Naruto not to get involved in this matter.

Let them handle everything.

In this way, no matter what the result is, at least it won't be worse for Naruto.

Just like in the original work, Tsunade in this life also overlapped Naruto's figure with the figures of her younger brother and her lover.

Tsunade really doesn't want to see Naruto die at Menma's hands, or rather, Menma die at Naruto's hands.

That is the most tragic outcome.

Unlike Jiraiya, he is most likely obsessed with the prophecy of Mount Myoboku.

Tsunade truly placed all her remaining feelings for her family on Naruto.

"But...."

When Naruto heard Tsunade's question, he subconsciously wanted to refute something, but when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them.

Can I do something to the opponent?
Let’s not talk about whether one is strong enough or not, it’s simply a question of whether or not one will take action.

The answer seems to be uncertain.

When Grandpa Jiraiya died in front of him, he was really furious at that moment and wanted to kill Menma, but in the end, he stopped.

What now?
It seems even more impossible.

Naruto himself is actually very confused.

Now he seems to have completely lost his way. He once tried to understand his brother, and also wanted Menma to understand him. He always felt that one day they could reach an agreement between the brothers.

But in the end?

The development of things was far from what I had predicted.

So was he going to blame Jiraiya?
If Jiraiya hadn't messed around, would things have turned out the way he had envisioned? It seemed hard to say, because although Naruto himself was not very willing to admit it, he knew that his brother was more determined than anyone else, and he had his own goals to achieve.

This is what my brother said to me before. I didn't believe it at that time, but now I vaguely feel that it seems to be really what he dreamed of, "building a peaceful world."

It seems that Menma is not really blinded by the so-called hatred. He really has his own ideas and puts them into action.

Looking at Naruto like this.

Tsunade couldn't help but sigh softly in her heart.

Naruto used to be so sunny and positive, he would never show such an expression.

I can only say that fate is so unpredictable and so fucked up!
"Hey, Naruto, you should take a good rest first, and wait until..."

"No, Granny Tsunade, it is precisely because of this that I need to have a good face-to-face conversation with Menma, my brother. No matter what the final result is, at least I have tried my best for it. Of course, I will not do anything rash. Granny Tsunade, I will go to Myoboku Mountain first. There should be the answers I want."

Naruto took a deep breath and raised his eyes again. At this moment, even though he was still a little confused, he still said this with a look of determination.

Standing still is absolutely impossible.

If there is no answer, then we must look for it.

The fate of himself and his brother, the future of the village, and true world peace, what is right?

Naruto will use his own hands to search and his own eyes to confirm. Even if it is a road of no return, Naruto will not hesitate at all.

Because that is his duty.

"Naruto..."

Looking at Naruto like this, Tsunade was also moved.

Yes, this is the only style of Naruto.

"I understand, but, just like you said, Naruto, please remember, no matter what time, don't mess around!"

Tsunade nodded slightly, looked directly at Naruto and spoke slowly.

Although Tsunade still has no good feelings towards Mount Myoboku, compared to Naruto going to the front line immediately, it is better to go to Mount Myoboku first. No matter what answer Naruto will get in the end, it is better to delay it as much as possible at this stage.

Things like fratricide.

It's still a bit too sad.

"Well, don't worry, Granny Tsunade, I understand."

Naruto also wanted to put on a relaxed smile as much as possible, but in such a situation, even with Naruto's personality, he couldn't smile no matter what. He could only nod slightly and respond.

The future path is still unclear.

Everything seems to be becoming extremely dangerous at this moment.

Looking at Naruto turning and leaving, Tsunade couldn't help but clench her hands under the table. She seemed to be able to see the unprecedentedly bleak future for the village and herself.

"Grandfather, second grandfather, please bless me and Konoha." Tsunade murmured in her heart, and a hint of pleading appeared in her beautiful amber eyes.

This is enough to prove how critical the current situation is. Tsunade is not as stubborn and conceited as Danzo. She knows very well how strong Menma is, who can easily defeat Jiraiya and Naruto in Sage Mode.

The intelligence said that he could defeat the Third Tsuchikage, the Four-Tails, the Five-Tails, and Yellow Earth alone. Others did not believe it, but Tsunade was very sure of it. And Menma, who could reach this level, even if he was not as good as her own great-grandfather, was definitely not much worse. He was no longer an existence that could be dealt with by a small number of people.

On the other hand, Naruto, who had just left, naturally had no idea that his grandmother-in-law, Hokage, who seemed to be extremely strong on the outside, now had to pin her hopes on the blessings of the illusory ancestors.

Naruto also had no time to take care of these issues.

To know.

Naruto is barely 15 years old now.

At this age, he is most optimistic about life, but now he has to face such a cruel situation.

It is already commendable that one can still maintain a minimum level of rational thinking.

"Naruto-kun, are you going to the front lines?"

On the road where Naruto had just left the Hokage Building and was returning to his own house.

Just around the corner.

A timid voice rang in Naruto's ears.

next second.

A pretty figure came into Naruto's sight, with long, smooth black hair, eyes as bright as stars, and a faint, graceful aura. The person standing in front of Naruto was none other than the princess of the Hyuga clan - Hyuga Hinata.

"Hinata? Ah, it hasn't been decided yet. Granny Tsunade won't allow me to go to the front for now."

Naruto was stunned at first, then he shook his head slightly and said.

"Really? Naruto?"

When Hinata heard that Naruto did not go to the battlefield immediately, a look of surprise and relief suddenly appeared in her eyes.

Hinata doesn't understand a lot of things.

She only cared about Naruto's safety.

Just like the battle between him and Nagato in the original work.

The moment Naruto was subdued by Tendo Pain, Hinata was the first person to jump out to rescue him, which is very telling.

In the heart of this little girl.

Naruto's importance is self-evident.

"Ah? Of course it's true. How could I lie to you, Hinata?"

"Then, Naruto-kun, if you need to go to the front line someday, please take me with you. My Byakugan can definitely help you, Naruto-kun."

Hinata took a deep breath, as if she was using up all her courage, raised her eyelids slightly, looked directly at Naruto, and spoke in a very firm tone.

"Ah? I'm afraid that won't work. Uncle Hiashi probably won't let you go to the front lines, Hinata."

Naruto scratched the back of his head and replied as if he was a little unresponsive.

"No, it's okay. I will go and convince father. Just don't disappear suddenly. If you must go to the battlefield, please take me with you, Naruto-kun."

Hinata shook her head firmly and said, unlike in the past when she would blush when looking at Naruto, this time Hinata just looked at Naruto straight without moving her eyes away once, especially when she said the words "suddenly disappeared", if Naruto's mind was more delicate and sharp, he would be able to hear the slight tremor.

Hinata was really afraid that one day she would suddenly hear the news of Naruto's death.

In the heart of this young girl.

This is the result she least wants to see and it will also make her collapse. So, if such a day really has to come, Hinata hopes that she will die before Naruto.

This is Hinata's decision.

Just like in the original work, facing the invincible Tendo Pain, he still stood up firmly.

"Ah? This? Hinata, why do you have to go to the front line with me? It's very dangerous there, I think..."

Naruto still didn't quite understand Hinata's thoughts, and he hadn't finished speaking to persuade Hinata to give up her desire to follow him to the battlefield.

It was interrupted by Hinata.

"Aren't we companions, Naruto-kun?"

Facing Hinata's pair of pure and flawless eyes, Naruto was suddenly speechless.

"So, I want to help you, Naruto-kun."

Hinata still looked very determined and spoke word by word.

"Hinata..."

It was as if something was blocking Naruto's throat, and he was speechless.

"Yes, Naruto, if you refuse this, it would be very strange."

"We are companions, Naruto-kun. Please let us go to the front line with you when the time comes."

"Naruto, we will always be your partners."

That is at this moment.

On both sides of the road.

Shikamaru, Choji, Shino, Rock Lee, Sakura, Kiba and others came out one after another. As the most outstanding members of the next generation of the major ninja clans in the Hidden Leaf Village, these boys and girls would generally not be easily sent to the front line unless they really had to fight to the death.

The ninja clan also needs to preserve their fire.

What's more, it is different from the original work where Obito's words of declaration of war at the beginning were Infinite Tsukuyomi, which almost seemed to destroy the future hope of all mankind. In that case, naturally, all those who can go to the battlefield, regardless of age, must participate in the war. After all, if they fail, it will be no different from death, so they must still fight.

But in this life, the battle with Menma is different.

If you fail, there is still another path to choose.

Even though its interests are almost tied to those of the Hidden Leaf Village, the ninja village is the ninja village, and the ninja clan is the ninja clan, and they can never be confused.

Those in power in the major families are all very aware of this.

Didn’t you see that even Shikaku didn’t bring Shikamaru with him this time! ?
It's just to prepare for the worst.

They can die for the village, but their next generation must be properly arranged. This is also a little thought of Lu Jiu and others.

However, it is obvious that these boys and girls will not obey the wishes of their parents.

(End of this chapter)