The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

This is something that Mianma can still see.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the Tsuchikage was deceiving Menma.

Rather, it should be said that this falls under the category of flexible personal bottom lines.

If Menma does a good job, Onoki can lead Iwagakure and reap the benefits. If he does a bad job, or even if there are signs of danger, the Tsuchikage will definitely take immediate action to stop the damage.

So what if someone sees through your scheme? This is a blatant, overt conspiracy.

Unless Menma is willing to flip the table, but Menma himself brought it up, how could he contradict himself? Not to mention that Menma doesn't even have the resources to do so right now.

A superficial alliance.

That's still an alliance, after all!

"Hehe, I was being presumptuous, but Menma-kun, you didn't end up with nothing, did you? At least you achieved your initial goal."

Orochimaru chuckled softly and said something meaningful.

A strange light also shone faintly in those snake eyes.

Menma raised an eyebrow and chuckled nonchalantly, "Well, I guess I've gained something. Otherwise, my plans would have been greatly thwarted. Orochimaru-san might be happy to see that happen."

Then, they subtly and overtly tested the waters in the opposite direction.

Orochimaru, with his usual expressionless demeanor, said, "We're allies, Menma-kun. How could you have such a thought?"

"Allies, huh? That makes sense. Well then, now that things are over, let's go back. Orochimaru-san, there's still a lot to do."

Menma gave a meaningful smile, then his chakra exploded from the soles of his feet, and with a sway of his body, he quickly returned the way he came.

Orochimaru chuckled softly.

Then with a twist.

They followed closely in Mianma's footsteps.

At the same time.

Onoki and his son, Kyoto, had already left the Land of Grass and embarked on their journey back to their own ninja village.

Just after crossing the border.

"Father, didn't you agree too hastily? I don't think that Uzumaki Menma is worth so much of our attention. Moreover, considering the reactions and actions of other ninja villages, especially Konoha, the most reasonable thing to do is to act quickly and take control of the Nine-Tails, right?"

With a hint of doubt, Huang Tu asked in a deep, resonant voice.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 188 One is willing to hit, the other is willing to be hit

"Hehe, Huangtu, you underestimate that Menma-kun. Although he is only a 12-year-old boy, he seems more experienced and composed than many seasoned ninjas. If we were to actually make a move against Menma-kun, putting aside everything else, his strength is definitely not as simple as it appears. In your impression, is Orochimaru someone who is easy to deal with?"

Onoki raised an eyebrow and spoke with a solemn expression.

"Father, what do you mean?"

Huang Tu's expression changed slightly.

"This kid is at least as strong as Orochimaru, and what other bargaining chips did Orochimaru have to offer to make him join forces? Do you still think that kid is Orochimaru's subordinate?"

Onoki chuckled and said.

"Do not."

After pondering for a while, especially recalling the scene of their meeting, Huang Tu gently shook his head and said.

The way Menma and Orochimaru were acting.

They don't look like superiors and subordinates at all. Based on other intelligence, it's clear that the two are allies.

"But Menma Uzumaki is only 12 years old, right? How could she possibly use the Nine-Tails' power so perfectly and skillfully?"

Huang Tu asked with a slight frown.

Our own ninja village also has two Jinchuriki.

When fully utilizing the power of the Tailed Beasts.

Aside from his own father being able to suppress him.

In a huge ninja village.

Only he could contend with them in a one-on-one fight, but that was all he could do. If they really went all out, he would most likely lose to Lao Zi and Han.

The power boost from the tailed beasts is just too exaggerated.

If Menma possessed power comparable to, or even slightly stronger than, the Five Kage at the age of 12, then it could only be Kurama (the Nine-Tails).

But at this age.

So, can one use the Nine-Tails' chakra so easily?

Huang Tu still expressed doubt.

"Perfectly utilize it? Huang Tu, it seems you don't understand the Nine-Tails enough. Although Konoha has never used the Nine-Tails in war, you should know how strong the Eight-Tails is, right? And you've personally experienced how terrifying the Third Raikage was. At least this old man admits I'm not as powerful as him. The Nine-Tails is much stronger than the Eight-Tails. The Nine-Tails rampage in Konoha 12 years ago is a case in point. Even a strong village like Konoha sacrificed the Fourth Hokage and many ninjas, and nearly half of the village was destroyed. If that boy can truly unleash the power of the Nine-Tails perfectly, humph, what do you think it will be like? Moreover, we also have to consider the attitudes of other ninja villages. Those guys are all eyeing us covetously. We don't need to be the first to act. This guy, Anma-kun, is actually our best scout."

Onoki gave a soft snort.

"So, Father, what do you mean?"

"What do I mean? What could I possibly mean? Didn't I already make my meaning perfectly clear just now?"

Onoki squinted at his disappointing child, looking at him with an expression of 'disappointment'.

to be frank.

In terms of strength.

In terms of status.

His prestige was diminished.

Loess is already qualified to be called a shadow of earth.

More than a decade ago, Onoki was recognized by Iwagakure as the next Tsuchikage. So why did Onoki delay stepping down and handing over the Tsuchikage throne to his son?

Was it because he was worried that other people in the village would gossip and say that he was running a family-run business?

Or is it that he is power-hungry and unwilling to step down?

No, neither.

Ōnoki is not Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Onoki, who truly possesses the will to inherit the first and second Kage of his village, has been searching for the most suitable successor for the past 20 years.

My own son was originally the best choice.

But everything is fine.

Onoki was only dissatisfied with his thinking and magnanimity. As a Kage, one must have a broad perspective, but while Yotsuchi did have one, he lacked it. In addition, Yotsuchi himself was not particularly interested in the position of Tsuchikage.

It's been dragging on for years.

No wonder Onoki was unhappy.

The fact that the 'Leg Shadow' character was dragged out until the very end in the original work is the best proof of this.

"Yes, Father, I understand what you mean, but isn't this still very risky? What if that guy Menma realizes what's going on later? We're not..."

If Huangtu still doesn't understand after all that, then it's not just a matter of being a little lacking.

That's a big problem.

"Do you think that guy with the pockmarked face didn't see through it? That kid is quite clever."

Before her son could finish speaking...

Onoki shook his head with a sigh.

Others can't see through it.

Doesn't Onoki understand what Menma is thinking?

He did set a trap, but it wasn't one he tricked or deceived into falling into. In fact, he dug the trap right in front of the other person. But Menma just chose to watch Onoki finish digging the trap.

He jumped straight down.

And while jumping, he also gestured to Onoki with a grateful expression.

Is Menma really that stupid?

No.

In Onoki's view, this was precisely Menma's cleverness, and the more this was the case, the more Onoki felt it was a pity that Menma was willing to join Iwagakure and even become his apprentice.

The supreme throne of Iwagakure in the future.

It's not necessarily a bad thing to let Mianma come and sit for a while.

"Are you saying that he knew you were using him, but still willingly joined forces with us?"

Huang Tu's eyes widened in surprise as he asked the question.

"What else do you think? Besides, what does it mean to take advantage of someone? It means each gets what they need. Didn't that guy with the numbed face also come to our side? That kid is very clever."

Onoki gave a soft snort.

That's right.

This is the true intention behind the hemp-fiber noodles.

Menma, having already clearly guessed Onoki's intentions and knowing she would definitely refuse, still chose to meet with Onoki in order to reduce her enemies.

So what if we're being used by Onoki?

It's better than being surrounded by enemies on all sides in the ninja world, right?

By forming an alliance with Onoki and having Iwagakure as their backer, the threat level will be greatly reduced.

Onoki himself could easily see through this.

"Is that so?"

Huang Tu nodded as if suddenly realizing something.