The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

"Um"

Menma smiled and nodded in acknowledgment, then strode through and entered. This was a special order given by Orochimaru, which stipulated that no one else was allowed to stop Menma in any of the bases. Menma was practically on par with Orochimaru.

Orochimaru seemed to have no intention of hiding anything from Masahiro.

"Although I knew that Menma-kun valued Takigakure Village highly, I didn't expect him to come as soon as he received the information. It seems that he really intends to make that ninja village an important base."

The moment Menma stepped inside.

Orochimaru, who was in the innermost position, had sensed Menma's chakra in advance.

After turning the corner, you enter the lobby.

The moment we saw each other.

Orochimaru looked at Menma with a familiar, slightly eerie smile and said with a light laugh.

And in this hall.

Apart from Orochimaru.

There is also a white-haired boy with shark teeth.

Menma recognized the boy's identity at a glance.

'Hozuki Suigetsu?'

Menma glanced over, then familiarly sat down in the front right seat, a faint smile on his face, and said, "I should have made it very clear to Orochimaru-san last time. After all, Takigakure is a ninja village with tailed beasts. Doesn't Orochimaru-san have any interest at all? The tailed beast's chakra should be of great help to Orochimaru-san's research, right?"

"Hehe, that's true. We should thank Menma-kun for his reminder and assistance. However, the reason Takigakure has been able to keep the Seven-Tails all these years is not because of Takigakure's own strength, but because of the mutual checks and balances and vigilance among the five great ninja villages. If Menma-kun really wants to take action, it would be easy to break this balance. Moreover, although that leader Shibuki is very young, Takigakure's foundation should not be underestimated. Is Menma-kun really prepared?"

Orochimaru stared intently at Menma, who was sitting below him, and asked with great interest.

Hozuki Suigetsu, who had maintained a 'well-behaved' expression throughout, showed a hint of shock deep in his eyes when he heard the conversation between Menma and Orochimaru. He subconsciously raised his eyelids and glanced at Menma again.

As a member of the Hozuki clan who was recruited by Orochimaru through special means, Suigetsu had a very thorough and clear understanding of Orochimaru's power and terror.

This boy was the same age as him, had defected from Konoha, and could stand on equal footing with Orochimaru.

Hozuki Suigetsu was naturally filled with curiosity.

Not to mention that Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, which naturally brings an aura that attracts attention. In addition, the conversation between the two clearly involves the overthrow of the village's government. It would be strange if Suigetsu, who is only twelve or thirteen years old, could remain as stable as Mount Tai.

"Hehe, it seems Orochimaru-san has some misunderstandings. Takigakure is an important place, but that doesn't mean I have to personally intervene. I'm well aware of the external pressure, even without you explaining it, Orochimaru-san. Didn't you yourself say that Lord Shibuki is quite young? It's precisely because he's young that he has more room to maneuver, isn't it? And even if we fail, so be it. It'll just take a little more time. Of course, if Orochimaru-san is willing to lend a hand, I would be extremely grateful."

Menma looked at Orochimaru with a sly smile and said.

"Oh? Is that so? Then I was indeed overthinking it. As for assistance, hehe, Menma-kun, you can just ask what you need. We don't need to be so polite between us. I've always believed that Menma-kun will bring me different surprises."

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, still looking at Menma with that slightly deep expression as he replied.

This seems like a perfectly normal conversation.

But to Hozuki Suigetsu, it all sounded awkward, especially Menma's youthful face, which gave Suigetsu an inexplicable sense of unease.

'A young leader?'

This sounds really strange.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony. I'll need some people to help me this time. I wonder if Orochimaru-san could arrange some for me to assist me?"

A request that was half true and half false.

This serves both as a cover and a safeguard for their future plans.

This was also to further probe whether Orochimaru had any other intentions.

After all, Menma is currently in a very delicate and awkward situation, and it could be said that he and Orochimaru are allies.

However, he is also blatantly dependent on others, needing Orochimaru's assistance in every aspect.

The alliance is truly a misnomer.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 196 The So-Called Intention

Mianma is truly in dire need of creating his own power base.

Even if there are many problems and drawbacks, and there may be some hidden aftereffects, Mianma can't care about these anymore. He doesn't have the right to be picky. Making appropriate concessions is the wise choice.

Of course, there is a major premise here.

This force must belong to Menma alone.

So, no matter how big the remaining problems are, they are all solvable.

Therefore, Orochimaru is an insurmountable obstacle. Menma must ascertain Orochimaru's attitude and thoughts. Regardless of whether it is dangerous or not, he should at least make some prior preparations, right?

It must not be a matter of acting recklessly on one's own wishful thinking.

That would be absolutely impossible.

"Personnel assistance?"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly.

The moment Menma uttered those words, this Snake Uncle was able to grasp the deeper meaning behind Menma's words to some extent.

However, this was to be expected.

Their relationship is indeed quite special.

Make sense.

Orochimaru was already suppressing his instincts, that urge to dissect Menma. It was because Menma's strength, which he had repeatedly demonstrated, had exceeded Orochimaru's highest expectations. Otherwise, Orochimaru would have already attacked Menma.

However, without complete certainty, or at least a 70-80% certainty.

Orochimaru wouldn't actually do anything to the opponent.

Rinnegan and Sharingan.

The technique of sealing away corpse demons.

The chakra of the tailed beasts.

There is also some classified information about the Akatsuki organization and Konoha Village.

These things are clearly not something a 12-year-old boy should know. Orochimaru really wants to unravel Menma's secrets one by one. He has good reason to believe that there is more and more important information in Menma's brain.

Even if it's just for this reason.

Orochimaru was even willing to assist Menma.

The unknown.

It will always be the most mysterious and the most desirable existence.

"Of course, that's no problem. I'll say it again: as long as you have any needs, Menma-kun, I'll do whatever I can to help you."

Orochimaru looked at Menma with a 'sincere' expression and said.

"Then I'll thank Orochimaru-san in advance. Well then, I'll excuse myself."

Mianma smiled slightly.

Then it was time to get up and leave.

"Oh, right, Orochimaru-san, that matter from before should be settled by now, right? If possible, it would be best to undo the effects of that technique as soon as possible. I think that should be the most important thing for you, Orochimaru-san."

After taking the first step.

Mianma seemed to have thought of something.

He turned his head and looked directly at Orochimaru's arms, which seemed to have returned to normal, and said in a slightly more serious tone.

"Oh? Hmm, I understand. Please rest assured, Menma-kun, these are my own hands after all."

After a slight pause, Orochimaru nodded in reply with a strange expression.

"That would be best."

With his chin slightly raised, he strode away after saying this.

Watching the ruffled noodles disappear into the distance.

Orochimaru's expression instantly darkened.

It felt like the temperature had suddenly plummeted.

Feeling the chilling aura emanating from their 'big boss' in the main seat, Shuiyue involuntarily trembled in her seat below.

'Is she angry? She's definitely angry! To dare joke with Orochimaru's hands like that, she must be a ruthless person.'

At this moment, Shuiyue's longing for Meima reached its highest level.

In Shuiyue's opinion, no one in the world is more terrifying than Orochimaru.

Menma dared to face Orochimaru with such an attitude, combined with the information he had heard before.

Mianma had reached a rather 'terrifying' level in Shuiyue's heart.

"Water Moon".

"Eh? Yes, Lord Orochimaru, what are your orders?"

Suddenly, they heard Orochimaru shout.

Shuiyue shivered instantly.

Then he quickly bowed and looked at his boss in the main seat, replying softly with a very cautious expression.

"You heard my conversation with Menma-kun just now, right? You'll be assisting Menma-kun. I'll also be assigning a few more people to go with us. During this trip, everything will be done according to Menma-kun's orders. Understand?"

Orochimaru's eerily sinister snake eyes instantly focused on Hozuki Suigetsu, and the words he uttered caused Suigetsu's eyes to widen in shock.

ha?

Nani?

Let him assist that 'terrifying guy'?

isn't it?

At that moment, Shuiyue almost doubted her ears.