The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Menma then spoke directly, saying, "Then this involves an organization called 'Akatsuki'..."

To put it bluntly...

At this stage, it's impossible for Mianma to offer any chips.

Compare the shadow of a village.

In other people's eyes, Menma's only value now is that he is the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails, or perhaps he can be considered to have the bloodline of the Uzumaki clan.

But that was neither the Uchiha nor the Hyuga.

Sharingan and Byakugan.

It is currently recognized as the strongest bloodline limit in the entire ninja world.

Since Mianma can't use these things as bargaining chips, he has to find another way.

Akatsuki.

Leaf.

The Nine-Tails' Rebellion twelve years ago.

There is also the relationship with other ninja villages.

This is the information that Menma can offer as leverage, as well as his own willingness to be the 'blade'.

To put it bluntly, don't be fooled by Menma's confident demeanor; it's almost all an act.

Unlike Onoki's previous invitation, the initiative is now in Menma's hands.

Now that Menma has proposed the alliance himself, the initiative is in Onoki's hands. All Menma can do is present his conditions as much as possible to persuade the Third Tsuchikage.

The chances of success are less than 30%, or even lower.

After all, this is not exactly a case of getting something for nothing.

However, in a practical sense, Mianma was definitely at a disadvantage in the negotiations between the two parties.

And so the information was narrated under Menma's deliberate control.

Not only did Onoki's expression gradually become solemn, but it was also the person sitting opposite him.

Orochimaru, positioned to one side, also subtly revealed a strange light in his pupils, giving Menma a second glance with a slightly odd look.

Leaving aside other matters...

At the Akatsuki organization's location.

Mianma was able to obtain so much information.

This was something Orochimaru hadn't anticipated.

Of course, what Orochimaru didn't know was that Menma himself had some control over this, deciding what could be said and what couldn't.

Mianma is still quite clear-headed.

But that's also why.

The so-called intelligence value will also be greatly reduced.

While Mianma was calmly presenting his attitude and making demands, he was also inwardly apprehensive.

Because he wasn't particularly confident.

The Third Tsuchikage opposite us is a true shrewd old man.

In fact.

Ōnoki was indeed not swayed much by Menma's words.

Even Menma mentioned Konoha, the Akatsuki organization, his former most prized disciple, and other information.

Perhaps ordinary people are simply persuaded.

But who is Onoki?

If you could persuade Onoki with this little bit of information, that would be utterly ridiculous.

In Onoki's view, this information wasn't entirely useless, but it was all rather mediocre.

At most, there will be some change in attitude.

Of all the things Mianma said.

There is only one point.

Onoki was somewhat moved.

But on how exactly to do it, Ohnoki felt that he still needed to think it over carefully.

"What do you think, Lord Tsuchikage? I believe this proposal is very beneficial to both you and Iwagakure."

Menma exhaled softly, looking calmly at Onoki.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 187 The Player

Everything that needed to be said has been said.

The attitude that needed to be expressed has been expressed.

The rest depends on Ohnoki himself.

Menma cannot make decisions for the Third Tsuchikage.

"Just like you, Menma-kun, before I answer, I also have a question for you. Why did you choose to leave Konoha so decisively? Although the past few days have indeed not been very good, considering your status and your younger brother Namikaze Naruto, is that his name? If you two brothers join forces, there is a high probability that the future of Konoha will fall into your hands. At that time, wouldn't you be able to do whatever you want? Is it just because of resentment?"

Onoki stared intently at Menma with a look of deep inquiry, and said, word by word.

And this is the question posed by the Third Tsuchikage.

This truly stunned Mianma subconsciously.

He truly hadn't expected Onoki to be interested in this question.

Even Orochimaru, who was sitting next to him, perked up his ears at that moment.

Although he had already heard the reason once before, he wanted to hear Menma's response this time.

"Although it may sound pretentious to say this, I must say it: if that were the case, I would no longer be myself, Lord Tsuchikage. There is nothing I seek in Konoha, and my younger brother's path is vastly different from mine. Of course, there is resentment, which was the initial motivation and reason. But in the end, it is because this place is different, Lord Tsuchikage."

Menma took a deep breath, raised her head, and looked at Onoki with a very serious expression.

Then he patted his chest.

"Am I not myself? Heh, that's quite a sly answer, Menma-kun. However, I'm quite pleased with it. I'll grant your request for an alliance, Uzumaki Menma. Let me see what your ideals really are. Don't disappoint me."

Onoki raised an eyebrow and looked at Menma with a meaningful expression.

This was all expected, but the probability of this answer is indeed not very high.

After Onoki uttered this sentence.

A look of surprise and joy, barely suppressed, flashed across Mianma's face.

Meeting Onoki's deep gaze.

Menma nodded emphatically and said, "That's only natural, Lord Tsuchikage. I will not let my 'ally' down, because we share common interests."

"Haha, that's for the best, Menma-kun. Let's talk about the details later. The ninja world won't be peaceful from now on."

Onoki laughed heartily.

"Buzz!"

Immediately afterwards.

It was also done with both hands forming a mudra.

That technique of using light and heavy rocks directly.

"whoosh"

"whoosh"

Along with the yellow soil in the area beside it, it floated into the air.

"Well then, that's all for today, Mr. Uzumaki Menma. I look forward to our next meeting."

Onoki smiled slightly.

Then.

Covered in yellow dust, it swayed and flew rapidly towards the horizon.

Watching the backs of Onoki and Yotsuchi disappear rapidly.

The smile on Mianma's face quickly vanished, and a faint stern look appeared in his eyes.

It seemed as if the joy I had just felt was fake.

"Hehe, Menma-kun doesn't seem very happy? Didn't this Tsuchikage accept Menma-kun's invitation for an alliance? Didn't you achieve your goal, Menma-kun?"

In one side of the position.

Orochimaru walked lightly to Menma's side, a faint smile on his face, and spoke in his usual hoarse tone.

"Agree? Heh, Orochimaru-san, are you really not able to tell, or are you just pretending? Has this Tsuchikage really been persuaded by me? Isn't the answer obvious? Orochimaru-san, I shouldn't be that stupid in your eyes, right?"

Menma turned his head and looked at Orochimaru with a detached expression.

alliance?

What does he have to offer to become an ally?

His relationship with Orochimaru wasn't even that equal, let alone that of the leader of one of the Five Great Ninja Villages.

I am aware of this, and I am not without my own self-awareness.

Ultimately, it's almost certain that this Tsuchikage was trying to take advantage of Menma.

Whether it's Konoha or Akatsuki.

To speculate even maliciously, this Tsuchikage might be planning to seize the opportunity to snatch the Nine-Tails if Menma gives him a chance.