The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

The current Menma is a complete realist.

Everything is based solely on whether it is beneficial to oneself.

This time, he agreed to come and support the Sound Four, with the mindset of doing as much work as he was given.

Therefore, upon crossing the border and arriving at the Land of Fire, or rather, the Valley of the End, which is famous throughout the entire ninja world, they arrived.

A pockmarked face means stagnation.

This is a very delicate area.

It is the weakest point in the defenses of Konoha Village.

If we were to go any deeper, we would have to take on even more risks. Of course, Menma wouldn't go any further, which was the result we initially agreed upon with Orochimaru.

However, those who travel with Menma will obviously feel dissatisfied.

"Menma-kun, why are you stopping here!?"

As those extremely cold and indifferent words fell...

Menma turned his head to look at the figure walking beside him.

White hair, green pupils, a striking red dot between his brows that belonged to his clan, a split hem, and a unique aura emanating from him.

This is the last survivor of the Kaguya clan.

Or you could call him the young Kaguya Kimimaro.

"Hehe, the agreement between Orochimaru and me was to meet the arriving person here. The area ahead is not my territory; that goes beyond what we agreed upon."

With a strange expression, Mianma looked at the boy on his left, who was clearly nearing the end of his life, and said in a calm tone.

Corpse Bone Vein.

This is definitely one of the strongest bloodline limits passed down in the ninja world.

To put it bluntly, it's a simplified version of the ultimate technique of the Rabbit Goddess—All-Killing Ash Bones. From this, we can see that the Bamboo Clan must have inherited a portion of Kaguya's bloodline.

Unfortunately, none of the strongest members of the Bamboo Clan throughout history have been able to truly demonstrate even a tenth of the power of the All-Killing Ash Bones.

Although the original work does not describe it in many words.

However, the fact that the Taketori clan's attack on Kirigakure resulted in their complete annihilation and failed to inflict any real damage on the village shows that the Taketori clan was a powerful clan, but only at the Jonin level.

Kimimaro undoubtedly perfectly inherited the bloodline of the Kaguya clan. In the original work, the power of his Shikotsumyaku (Shikotsumyaku) was such that even Gaara and Rock Lee in their normal state were no match for him. This is enough to show that Kimimaro's strength has at least reached the level of an elite Jonin.

He was originally one of Orochimaru's most preferred physical vessels.

Unfortunately, the bloodline disease meant that this genius boy from the Kaguya clan didn't have much lifespan left. With his body constantly ravaged by the bloodline disease, Orochimaru couldn't possibly use Kimimaro as his reincarnation vessel.

Kimimaro himself requested to come out this time. He did not want to end his life lying on a sickbed struggling. He wanted to dedicate his last bit of strength to Lord Orochimaru in the final moments of his life.

"you!"

Therefore, when seeing Mianma's completely indifferent attitude.

This was entirely because Kimimaro, who felt he was provoking the majesty of his Lord Orochimaru, also revealed a sinister look in his eyes.

"Buzz!"

That was almost instinctive.

A sharp, white bone spur, as white as jade, shot out directly from the palm of his hand.

As it was compared to that sharp, cold blade that had been unleashed.

"Kimimaro-kun, I advise you to be more rational."

Menma turned his gaze and stared expressionlessly at Kimimaro, the faint shadow of his fox eyes emanating from him, along with an extremely powerful and chilling aura.

Kimimaro's breathing also caught in his throat.

This was clearly a chakra fluctuation stronger than his own.

This made Kimimaro realize that the boy in front of him was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, a being comparable to his Lord Orochimaru.

Of course, Kimimaro, who was not afraid of death for Orochimaru, would not be afraid of Menma; it's just that he knew very well why he came out of this group.

Arguing about this is completely pointless.

Kimimaro gave Menma a cold look.

He put his bone spurs back in.

"whoosh"

Then he leaped into the air.

He sped off alone towards the location ahead.

Watching Kimimaro depart into the distance.

Menma smiled gently and shook his head slightly, a complex mix of regret and envy in his eyes. He felt sorry for Kimimaro's fate, but also envious that Orochimaru had so many loyal subordinates.

This alone is enough to prove that Orochimaru's personal charisma is no less than that of so-called outstanding leaders, regardless of the circumstances under which he cultivated these people or the methods he used.

As a result, without Orochimaru's coercion, all of these people were willing to risk their lives for him, and there was more than one of them.

'I'm really envious, Orochimaru-san.'

Mianma murmured to himself.

From this perspective, Orochimaru is indeed quite suitable to be Hokage; at least his leadership skills are definitely superior to those of Jiraiya and Tsunade.

He could have chosen to stay in Konoha.

Taboo experiment?

Human research?

Please, the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, was the true master in this regard. Almost every forbidden technique in Konoha is related to him. Even the Impure World Reincarnation technique was developed by Tobirama himself. How many living and dead people did Tobirama use as research material during the research process? Isn't that even more outrageous than Orochimaru? And yet, who dares to criticize this Hokage?!

Orochimaru could have become the second Tobirama Senju, or even surpassed him as the Second Hokage.

As long as he, like the Second Hokage, doesn't use living people from his own ninja village for research, it's fine.

This is the last, and only, point of reference that needs to be grasped.

Of course, Orochimaru might not be ignorant, but rather unwilling to do so. In his view, Konoha was a cage that confined him, and he didn't want to stay there.

So, this is what they mean by "those who walk different paths cannot make plans together."

Menma looked up at the giant stone statues of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.

Without the slightest hesitation, he leaped directly onto the top of the statue of Madara Uchiha, then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and waited for the reunion he was 'expecting'.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 165 The Meeting at the Land of Destiny (Third Update)

Time flows by slowly.

The face was numb as it sat quietly waiting.

It was only a little over an hour later.

Two familiar chakra fluctuations emanated from not far to the east, and Menma slowly opened her eyes.

Tayuya's figure, carrying a wooden barrel the size of a person, came into view.

And it was at that moment that Menma's figure appeared.

Tayuya was first startled, then a look of delight appeared on her face.

"Menma-sama."

Although they were not from a ninja village, under the dual instructions of Orochimaru and Kabuto Yakushi, the people of Otogakure would maintain basic outward etiquette when they saw Menma.

Just like how they treated Sasuke.

Who it is doesn't matter.

The important thing is the order from my own Lord Orochimaru.

Is Sasuke inside?

Menma raised an eyebrow and looked at Tayuya beside him, asking a question he already knew the answer to.

"Yes, Lord Menma, leave this to me. Please take Lord Sasuke back with you. It's almost time for the time set by Lord Orochimaru."

They continuously left behind their comrades in batches to cover the rear.

One enemy after another pursued them.

It was only because Kimimaro's support was timely that Tayuya was able to escape; otherwise, she might have been left there.

Rao is so.

"You bastard, give Sasuke back to me!"

The enemy that followed continued to pursue them relentlessly.

As that familiar roar subsided.

Tayuya's expression also changed, and she spoke to Menma in a very urgent tone.

However, Menma remained unmoved, chuckled, and waved his hand, saying, "Don't be in such a hurry. Sasuke looks like he'll be out soon. Let's finish off the pursuers right here."

"Huh?"

Tayuya was taken aback.

And then the next second.

The wooden barrel also began to shake violently.

A unique energy fluctuation emanated from it.

"boom!"

They reached the opposite side.

Above the head of the stone statue in the Thousand Hands Hashirama.

The moment Naruto and Shikamaru arrived in a flash.