The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

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The five major powers still maintain an absolute crushing advantage over these smaller ninja villages.

The reason why these small ninja villages can continue to exist is because of the tacit understanding among the five great nations. As long as no one possesses, or feels that they do not have the strength to conquer the entire ninja world, these small ninja villages have a reason to exist.

Just like the blue planet where Menma lived in her previous life, why didn't those former colonial powers localize their colonies and truly integrate them into the nation?

Are those politicians completely short-sighted? Do they fully see the benefits of doing this?

The answer is obviously no.

The reason why those great powers have always maintained a large number of colonies is that doing so allows them to maximize their interests.

This is similar to how the five major powers deliberately leave these smaller countries sandwiched between them.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 138 The Land of the Head (Third Update)

Of course, these small countries have survived thanks to their own decision-making choices.

Otherwise, counting from the Warring States period to the present, over the past few decades or even centuries, there have been instances of small states being destroyed.

The most typical example is the Land of Whirlpools, specifically Whirlpool Village.

That was once one of the most powerful medium-sized countries and ninja villages below the Five Great Nations.

It just collapsed as soon as it was supposed to, didn't it?

While there were multiple reasons for the destruction of the Land of Whirlpools, and Konoha, as an ally, played a less-than-honorable role, the Land of Whirlpools was ultimately destroyed—that is an established fact.

In addition, in various regions of the ninja world, small countries of varying sizes have been destroyed and disappeared into the annals of history. Some countries have also grown stronger by annexing these countries. Menma's target this time is the former territory of a small country that was annexed by the Land of Waterfall thirty or forty years ago.

It was a small country called 'Capital'.

Even at its peak, it was a country with only a few cities and a population of just two or three hundred thousand.

The reason Menma chose to come to this small country is quite simple: although the country is small, the former capital country possesses a very valuable contract scroll for summoning ninja beasts.

A scroll containing a summoning ninja named Shuzaki Lizard.

This was something Menma had been eagerly anticipating and wanting to obtain even before he left Konoha.

A powerful summoning beast can be a great asset to a ninja.

Especially in large-scale team battles, powerful and large summoned ninja beasts are the ultimate weapon.

Furthermore, if one is strong enough, at the Kage level, summoning beasts can still serve as the main force in battle.

For example, Orochimaru's Manda, Tsunade's Slug, Jiraiya's Gamabunta, and so on.

These summoned ninja beasts are all directly comparable to Kage-level strength.

Therefore, before the intensity of combat reaches the level of easily defeating everything in the late game, the role of a summoning ninja beast is unparalleled.

The original work doesn't show exactly how strong the Suzaki Lizard is, but it's clear that its combat power surpasses that of ordinary summoning beasts. Menma isn't greedy; he just wants to get as close as possible to the strength of the summoning beasts from the three holy lands.

Even if it is much weaker, it doesn't matter. There are just too many things that summoned ninja beasts can do.

"Is this roughly the area?"

Based on the information obtained from Orochimaru, Menma managed to pinpoint the approximate area of the former Head Country before arriving at this region.

"Is this the location of the former capital of the Kingdom of the Head, which you mentioned, Menma?"

Karin looked at the continuous mountain range in the distance, then turned to Menma with a puzzled expression and asked.

Shouldn't cities be built on plains, or at least in basins? Especially since this was once the capital of a country!

It doesn't seem like it could be built in the mountains at all, does it?

"Hehe, the exact location of the capital of the country of the head is now nowhere to be found. What we need to search for now is the exact location of the Shuzaki lizard. According to the information I have gathered before, the Shuzaki lizard exists in this mountain range in front of us."

Mianma smiled gently and said.

The memories from the original work have become less clear, since this is not the most important part of the plot. However, Menma still has a general impression of the content, and by combining it with the information he has gathered in this life, he can pinpoint a general area.

"Ooh!"

Karin nodded knowingly.

"Let's go. Although this mountain range is very large, the chakra of a large summoning beast is not so easy to hide. Finding it is only a matter of time."

Both Karin and I are of the most orthodox Uzumaki clan bloodline.

That's already a perception capability that can cover a rather exaggerated area.

Unless this Shuzaki lizard is not even in this mountain range, it would be absolutely impossible for it to escape the two people's senses.

"whoosh"

As they hurried into the mountains, Ma and Karin split up and went their separate ways. Their overlapping perception ranges were meaningless.

Performing a thorough, multi-layered search separately can directly double the efficiency.

Menma really didn't believe that a mere Shuzaki lizard could be missed under the vast sensory coverage of the two of them.

In fact, it took less than an hour.

Karin's side has locked onto the target.

The two, having reunited, headed together towards the giant chakra-emitting point.

Upon seeing the rusty, dark 'castle' before them.

Karin blinked, looking at Menma with a hint of doubt: "Is this the Shuzaki Lizard?"

"Heh, wasn't this the one you locked in yourself? How come you're doubting yourself now?"

Mianma said with a smile.

"But? Can summoned beasts turn into castles?"

Karin's brows were furrowed.

Your own perception is never wrong.

The giant 'castle' before him was the massive chakra body he had sensed before, and now, at close range, that sense had become even clearer and stronger.

But Karin still felt a little awkward. How could a living summoned beast transform into a castle?

It's not that it's impossible, but the visual impact of it all made Karin feel a little uncomfortable.

Mianma, on the other hand, seemed completely used to it.

After reading the original story too many times, strange things keep happening.

The scene where a summoned beast transforms into a castle is nothing compared to the grand scheme of things.

"Shuzaki Lizard, I know this castle is a disguise you created. I want to have a serious talk with you, and I hope you can give me a chance!"

Summoning beasts are creatures with advanced intelligence, just like humans.

Menma didn't need to worry at all that people wouldn't understand her. Although she had made some preparations, Menma still wanted to see if she could persuade this Shuzaki lizard with words.

If you can avoid taking action, it's best to avoid doing so.

However, this Shuzaki lizard clearly didn't buy into Menma's act.

More than ten minutes passed after Mianma finished speaking, and the 'castle' in front of them still stood there in its deep and quiet place, without any reaction.

Surely it's not that this Shuzaki lizard can't understand or even hear Mianma's words?

That's hilarious.

'Sigh, it seems I'll have to be a bit tougher.'

Mianma shook his head helplessly.

"Karin, step back for now. I'll handle this."

Then he turned to Karin, who was sitting to the side, and said this.

Before coming here, Menma had indeed made the necessary mental preparations to subdue the Shuzaki lizard through combat. After all, the most important thing in contracting a summoning ninja beast is to gain its approval.

Demonstrating one's strength is one aspect of this.

A weak ninja cannot possibly gain the approval of a powerful summoning beast.

"Well, I see."

Karin was well aware that in such a battle, she had no ability to participate at all, and even if she did, she would have to stand by and watch.

This requires a one-man show like Mianma.

"Then you should be careful too, Mianma."

Karin said as she backed away.

"Yes, don't worry, Karin."

Mianma smiled.

After Xianglin had created a safe distance...

His face paled and his eyes narrowed.

"Snapped!"