The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

The crowd whispered among themselves.

The direct translation is that not many people are optimistic about Erzhuzi.

Even Sakura Haruno, who remains Sasuke's most steadfast fangirl in this life, doesn't think Sasuke will win.

"Haha, we absolutely have to win this time, Sasuke! If we lose again, we'll break the record of thirty!"

While everyone was deliberately keeping their voices down as they discussed the matter.

There was one person who directly and loudly voiced his support for Erzhuzi, although the content of his support didn't sound very pleasant.

Upon hearing these words, the veins on Erzhuzi's forehead bulged.

Those slightly humming lips.

If we could get a closer look.

You can vaguely make out the shape of an 'idiot's' mouth.

The one who said this seemingly well-intentioned but definitely sarcastic remark was none other than our 'Young Master Naruto'.

To reiterate, the change in living environment did not significantly alter Naruto's personality from that in the original work.

This is him now.

It was carved in almost exactly the same way as the one in the original work.

"Shikamaru, do you think Sasuke can beat Menma this time?"

Meanwhile, on the other side, among the three core members of the next generation of the famous Ino-Shika-Cho trio from Konoha Village.

As always, Choji Akimichi was happily eating a bag of potato chips when he turned to look at Shikamaru, who had his hair tied in the Nara clan's customary "topknot," and asked him a question.

"It probably still won't work. Although it seems like Menma only wins by a small margin every time, judging from his posture, Menma should still be in control. Unless Sasuke really makes a big leap forward recently, the result will be the same."

Shikamaru put his hands behind his head and said lazily.

And from an angle that Choji didn't notice, a faint strange look also appeared in his eyes when he looked at Menma.

As a member of the Nara clan.

Moreover, they are born with exceptionally high intelligence.

In a world where people mature very early, Shikamaru is much more mature than his peers, and that's why.

Regarding the existence of facial pockmarks.

Shikamaru knew much more than Choji and his peers.

His father, Nara Shikaku, was also willing to tell him these things.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 17 Pure Crushing

Boys in the Nara clan are expected to take on many responsibilities at a young age.

Among the three races of pig, deer, and butterfly.

The Nara clan has always held a position among the three clans, serving as the decision-making brain.

'There's something special inside...'

Shikamaru sighed softly to himself, lost in thought.

They are almost 12 years old and will officially become ninjas next year. Shikamaru naturally has a lot to consider as a classmate of Menma, a special peer.

Not to mention the diverse thoughts of these little guys below.

On top of the area.

Two opposing sides.

Looking at Erzhuzi's seemingly calm but actually fiercely competitive appearance, Mianma frowned slightly, recalling their previous duels.

Menma realized that he might have underestimated the young master's fighting spirit.

'Looks like we still need to teach this brat a lesson he won't forget!'

Mianma narrowed his eyes slightly, having made up his mind.

next second.

At Iruka's suggestion.

The two formed opposing seals.

"boom!"

In the frontal position.

Sasuke was well aware that he was at a slight disadvantage, so he had to take the initiative. His previous failures were simply due to his inferior skills, not tactical errors. If he wanted to win, he had to seize the advantage in terms of rhythm.

Not even the slightest gap can be revealed, and not even the slightest mistake can be made.

"Whoosh!"

The burst of chakra.

This speed far surpasses that of ordinary people of the same age.

His face was numb, but his expression remained calm.

With a sinking of the waist, that too is a release of power.

From the perspective of facing it head-on.

An arm that strikes out from the side ahead of time.

The arm, swung down like a whip, aimed directly at Sasuke's head and slashed down.

"!?"

What comes into view.

The rapidly moving black shadow that came into view.

Sasuke's pupils contracted involuntarily.

A defensive stance that was forced upon them.

"Peng!"

It ended with a dull thud.

Sasuke felt a powerful force coming at him, and his blocking stance almost crumbled.

'How come this guy's strength has increased again?!'

Sasuke clenched his lower molars.

In the clash a month ago, Menma's strength didn't seem this exaggerated. This time, it looks like he couldn't even withstand a light touch!?

Sasuke didn't believe that someone's strength could increase so quickly in such a short time.

The only explanation is that Menma held back a month ago.

'asshole!'

The thought of such a possibility...

Sasuke's expression turned extremely cold.

This was the answer he found most unacceptable.

The more this is the case.

The more he wanted to defeat the man in front of him, the more determined he became!

If he can't even surpass someone his own age, what will he use to seek revenge on that man?! What will he use to revive the Uchiha clan?!

"drink!"

With a deep shout.

Sasuke's forehead veins bulged even more as he forcefully raised his arm.

The intense pressure of the numbing surface spreads directly.

"Huh?"

The space that was torn apart in an instant.

A strange light also appeared in Mianma's eyes.

He hadn't expected that Erzhuzi could actually block his attack. He had already used 80% of his strength in order to finish the battle quickly and eliminate Erzhuzi as soon as possible, but now it seemed that...

This kid has shown remarkable growth.

but.

'Still a long way off!'

A fierce glint flashed in his pockmarked eyes.

As the body leans forward.

The distance is closing rapidly once again.

In the blink of an eye.

The angle at which the curve meanders upwards.

From Sasuke's perspective, Menma seemed to have completely disappeared.

I was startled.

The body decisively retracted.

next second.

Menma had already appeared behind Sasuke on his left.

In a rush.

This defensive stance was too late to be taken.