The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Karin knew all too well how important what she was in charge of was to Menma!

Heading south, Menma and his group returned the same way they came.

The time taken was a few minutes faster than at the beginning.

When Menma returned to Orochimaru's exclusive base in the southern region of the Land of Tea.

Orochimaru, far away in the southern lands, had received the news a few days earlier. After all, among the group that went out with Menma, apart from Suigetsu, who was only outwardly convinced but inwardly disloyal, the rest were all Orochimaru's loyal followers.

Menma's actions in Takigakure Village, and their final outcome.

Orochimaru was naturally able to find out in the shortest amount of time.

Menma neither did nor could stop these people from reporting. He would still need Orochimaru's strong assistance in the future. If possible, Menma was willing, and more accurately, hoped, to continue this alliance. There were very few reliable allies like Orochimaru in the ninja world.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you can meet Orochimaru's standards.

otherwise.

Trying to get something from a snake is a high-risk endeavor.

"Hehe, although I know Menma-kun's abilities very well, I didn't expect him to handle it so cleanly and efficiently. It seems that Takigakure is about to fall into Menma-kun's control."

It was still that familiar, dimly lit room.

It was that familiar pale face and hoarse voice.

From his seat, Orochimaru looked at Menma with a strange expression and chuckled softly.

"Orochimaru-san really overestimates me. They are one of the top ninja villages after the Five Great Ninja Villages. Control? How easy is that? I've only taken a small step."

He replied calmly and nonchalantly.

"But this step is the most crucial one. I believe in Menma-kun's abilities."

Orochimaru seemed to have complete faith that Menma would successfully take control of Takigakure, and the smile he wore seemed to conceal a very deep and special meaning.

"Then I'll borrow Orochimaru's words for now."

Mianma replied in a calm tone.

"So, is Menma-kun coming back this time to say goodbye?"

It is clearly a question.

Orochimaru, however, spoke with certainty.

"Well, I've bothered Orochimaru-san for so long, it's time. If I stay any longer, I'm afraid I'll disturb him. Of course, this is just a physical departure. I believe our relationship will remain unchanged. As long as Orochimaru-san has any needs that are within my capabilities, I will definitely not refuse, whether it's in research, or in dealing with Konoha or the Akatsuki."

Menma straightened his body, stared intently at Orochimaru, and said in a deep voice.

When Orochimaru heard Menma's words, he narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled noncommittally, and didn't say anything more.

Mianma was not surprised at all.

If Orochimaru were the kind of person who is easily influenced or even persuaded by others, then he wouldn't be Orochimaru.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Menma seemed to be able to easily persuade Orochimaru before.

However, that's because the conditions and intentions proposed by Menma were very much in Orochimaru's interest. If the two of them were to have any disagreements, Menma had no doubt that this Orochimaru would be extremely ruthless in dealing with him.

You have to understand, this person can even be ruthless towards their own master.

If it weren't for the Reaper Death Seal Technique, the Nine-Tails' chakra, and most importantly, the relationship between the Sharingan and the Rinnegan, Menma would have been treated as a disposable item by Orochimaru back in Konoha, someone to be discarded after use.

Therefore, no matter how much or how eloquent the words are, they cannot compare to the tangible benefits that can be delivered. That is what matters most.

Orochimaru is a much more practical realist than Menma. As for why he becomes an idealist later in the original work, it's probably because his life experience changes after 'dying' once.

At least for now, Orochimaru is still that sinister Snake Uncle.

Therefore, Mianma was well-prepared.

"This is a portion of the Nine-Tails' chakra that I promised Orochimaru-san. I think it should be enough for Orochimaru-san's research. This scroll contains some other information that Orochimaru-san is interested in. If there is a suitable opportunity in the future, I will get the Seven-Tails' chakra for Orochimaru-san. As I said before, Orochimaru-san, our alliance can continue indefinitely. This is the most advantageous approach, both for Orochimaru-san and for me."

Menma took out an ordinary scroll and a sealing scroll from his pocket and threw them together toward Orochimaru's location.

Orochimaru caught it with his backhand.

Regardless of which sealed scroll you choose, open the first ordinary scroll and see the contents recorded inside.

Orochimaru's gaze also narrowed, a peculiar glint appearing deep within his snake-like eyes.

Orochimaru chuckled in a low voice, "Menma-kun really does bring me a lot of surprises every time."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 221 Preparations

"No, no, no, isn't this what's stipulated in the alliance? Orochimaru-san, and to be honest, Orochimaru-san, you've given me the most help. In the future, I'll still need your help even more. We're companions walking the same path, aren't we, Orochimaru-san!"

Mianma smiled slightly and said meaningfully.

After breaking away from Konoha and gaining freedom that others might consider worthless or even foolish, but which Menma himself treasures, Menma's heart gradually changed.

Especially now, as he continues to strengthen his own abilities through his cultivation, the progress of various experimental research, and so on.

Menma's inner ambitions also began to grow infinitely.

Revenge is the initial and most fundamental goal.

But beyond that, greater power, a higher level, and the 'temptation of going home' are the purest desires buried deep within Menma's heart.

Since he can come to this dimension, then this world...

So, is he able to go back?

The answer is uncertain, but it is definitely not a 100% negative.

The purest bloodline and supreme power of the Otsutsuki clan is the ability to travel through the stars, and that is Menma's goal.

He is the same young man from his previous life, who is also known as Whirlpool Face Ma.

He cares deeply about the people and events of this life, but he cares even more about the events of the previous life.

Therefore, from this perspective, Orochimaru is truly the most suitable ally for Menma, especially since Orochimaru's research capabilities are exactly what Menma needs. Under the same conditions, Menma could never compare to Orochimaru in terms of research capabilities.

“That’s right, that’s what’s stipulated in the covenant!”

At this moment, it seemed that only Menma's figure was reflected in Orochimaru's snake-like eyes.

This is not just because of the items and messages provided by Menma.

It's also because of what Menma just said.

We've spent so much time together.

Orochimaru didn't believe that Menma was unaware of some of his plans and intentions, but the fact that he still said such things was enough to prove that this boy really had similar goals to his own.

This gave Orochimaru a long-lost feeling of exhilaration.

There are many difficult things in the world.

But true friends are the hardest to find.

Orochimaru is still unsure whether Menma will be his confidant, but this beginning already goes far beyond anything.

At this moment.

In Orochimaru's heart.

The proportion of hemp fiber has risen to a higher level.

"Well then, I'd like to congratulate Menma-kun on everything going well and on his martial arts prowess. If there's anything else you need in the future, please feel free to ask. It's part of the alliance, after all."

Orochimaru said with a light laugh.

"Hehe, similar indeed. Speaking of needs, I do have a small favor I need Orochimaru-san's assistance with. I just don't know if Orochimaru-san would be willing to agree."

"I look at you with a smile," Máo said.

"Oh? Mr. Menma, you may speak frankly."

"That is, I want to ask Orochimaru-san for someone, and I hope Orochimaru-san can part with him."

Menma stared directly at Orochimaru as he spoke softly.

Even Orochimaru was taken aback.

"one person?"

"Yes, it's just one person!"

Menma spoke again in a very confident tone.

The departing figures.

A faint, lingering scent remains.

Orochimaru sat upright in his main seat, looking at the place where Menma had already left, a faint look of contemplation appearing in his snake-like eyes.

"Lord Orochimaru, is it appropriate to let Menma Uzumaki take Suigetsu away like this?"

From one side, Yakushi Kabuto, who had remained hidden in the shadows from beginning to end and had not uttered a single word, stepped forward and spoke softly.

Hozuki Suigetsu!

This is the person Menma wanted to take away in the request he made to Orochimaru.

It's not that Hozuki Suigetsu has any great value. Menma values ​​Hozuki Suigetsu purely because among Orochimaru's group of people, only Suigetsu has a name and a certain strength. He only has awe for Orochimaru and no so-called loyalty.

To put it bluntly, within Orochimaru's faction, the only person Menma could truly control was Suigetsu.

Whether Mianma can truly bring Shuiyue under his control depends on Mianma's own methods.

Ultimately, it depends on Shuiyue's own choice.

However, right now, Suigetsu has clearly been directly 'given' to Menma by Orochimaru.

"Hehe, it doesn't matter. The Hozuki clan's bloodline limit is just so-so. It's not as meaningful as the Kaguya clan's Shikotsumyaku. Besides, Kabuto, you know Suigetsu. Letting Suigetsu go is no problem at all."

Orochimaru chuckled lightly and said nonchalantly.

Although Suigetsu's current combat power has surpassed most of Orochimaru's cannon fodder, and the potential of the Hozuki clan can give Suigetsu an even higher ceiling in the future, that's about it. His bloodline limit has little research value, and he is not loyal enough to Orochimaru, so Orochimaru naturally doesn't care much about Suigetsu.

They sent it out without the slightest hesitation.