The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Hiruzen Sarutobi deliberately waited a little longer, giving Menma more time, before issuing the order to gather a group of currently unemployed chunin and genin, including several ninja academy teachers such as Iruka.

It was more of a pretense to carry out the search and capture mission.

But in fact.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's directly subordinate Anbu units under the Hokage were always far behind Menma.

These people were all elites from the Anbu personally selected by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Each and every one of them was at least stronger than an average elite Chunin.

Let alone a mere Tsinghua University forum.

A few more wouldn't be a problem.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi's order was for these ANBU not to act rashly. The Book of Sealing was a small compensation and test for Menma, and Mizuki's accident was also a test and tempering for Menma by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As an experienced ninja.

Hiruzen Sarutobi knew all too well that true strength could only be forged through battles fought in blood and fire.

Mizuki, whose strength is only that of an ordinary Chunin, or even slightly weaker, is the most suitable person to be Menma's first enemy when he officially enters the ninja world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectations for the opponent's Ma are also very high.

Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

That in itself is a synonym for power!

In addition, since Menma is also the child of Minato and Kushina, Hiruzen Sarutobi naturally had high hopes for Menma's future and firmly believed that Menma would become a hero of Konoha Village like Minato.

This cannot be entirely attributed to Hiruzen Sarutobi's wishful thinking. After all, Menma's behavior over the past twelve years was enough to give the Third Hokage such expectations. Moreover, the original story wasn't exactly as Hiruzen Sarutobi hoped!

pity!

The surface is covered in sesame seeds.

He can never become the righteous and awe-inspiring 'Naruto Uzumaki' from the original story! Seeking the approval of the people of Konoha! Forgiving enemies who were practically father and mother killers! And wanting to achieve a peaceful world where everyone understands each other through his own justice and efforts!

Sorry.

Such hot-blooded idiots.

It would never be a choice for Mianma in life.

All he wanted was to live.

Live life to the fullest.

That's it!

Menma's life is destined to be completely contrary to Hiruzen Sarutobi's expectations.

However, Hiruzen Sarutobi could not have foreseen this, and it was under the command of the Third Hokage that this order was issued.

The Konoha ninjas who had been summoned also dispersed in twos and threes with very solemn expressions, going to search for Mizuki and Menma.

Iruka was also involved.

Iruka, who was also unaware of the details, had an anxious expression on his face.

'The Book of Seals? Why would Menma steal the Book of Seals? What exactly did Mizuki say to Menma?!'

The past six years of getting along.

Iruka firmly believed that Menma was just a cold-on-the-outside-but-warm-on-the-inside child. Although she had some resentment towards some people in the village, it was all within the realm of reason. Isn't it normal to have some negative emotions when you are rejected, isolated, or even hated by others?

Therefore, these are all things that Iruka can understand and accept.

He always felt that Mianma was a child who wasn't inherently bad.

But now, they've actually done something so outrageous—yes, in Iruka's eyes, it's outrageous.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 24 The Stage Has Been Set Up (Please add to your favorites and vote!)

What is the Book of Seals?!

That's a top-secret record containing all the village's forbidden techniques!

It is something that only the Hokage of each generation and a very few other people with permission can view!

'We must find the dough as soon as possible! This mistake cannot be allowed to continue!'

Iruka clenched his fists tightly, thinking to himself.

Meanwhile, Menma, whom Iruka had been talking about, was leisurely preparing to open the Book of Seals in a forest some distance from the area he had agreed upon with Mizuki, so he could take a good look at the high-level ninjutsu, secret techniques, and even forbidden techniques recorded inside.

In the original story, the simple-minded Naruto only learned the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.

I hope there are as many freckles as possible in this life!

But just as Menma himself had guessed at the beginning.

Since Hiruzen Sarutobi could so boldly allow Menma to take the Book of Seals, it's impossible that he didn't take any precautions.

The hidden area behind was arranged by hand.

The cunning Hiruzen Sarutobi had also prepared an extra trick in the Book of Seals.

And this arrangement.

The point is to make Menma's psychological changes at this moment as exciting and captivating as possible.

Looking at that scroll, only the very front part was unfolded, and it remained completely still. No matter how much force you used to pull it, you couldn't open it any further.

Mianma's expression remained unchanged, but his heart sank, and he cursed inwardly.

"No wonder this old man was so careless in letting me bring out the Book of Sealing; it turns out he already set up sealing incantations on it! The rest of the content is completely hidden!"

This should be one of Hiruzen Sarutobi's safety measures.

In the original story, Naruto was so shocked by the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique that he didn't delve any deeper and thus didn't trigger the sealing technique.

But Menma is different; his sights are set on the 'Flying Thunder God Technique' and the 'Dead Demon Sealing Technique'!

The former is a top-notch technique, whether for combat or escape!

The latter was simply because Menma was very interested in the so-called 'Grim Reaper' and wanted to study it.

But now, it's all gone!

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't give him a chance at all!

The only technique we can see is the 'Rasengan'!

Remote monitoring using the telescope technique.

Several elite members of the direct command of the secret service followed closely.

Then add the special sealing arrangements in the Book of Seals.

This Third Hokage certainly doesn't need to worry about any problems, but it's tough on him. It's not that there were no expectations at the beginning, but people are always prone to wishful thinking. After getting something, they always want more.

The desire to have more after getting what one wants is a common human failing.

'Oh well, I expected this from the beginning anyway. If I can't see it, I can't see it. At least I didn't come away empty-handed!'

Mianma let out a soft breath and readjusted her mindset.

At least it's not just one multiple shadow clone.

At least there are several A-rank ninjutsu, such as Rasengan, Shuriken Shadow Clone Jutsu, and even a sealing technique—Five Elements Sealing Technique!

These are all high-value techniques.

For Mianma, this trip was already worthwhile!

Time is a bit tight, we need to hurry!

Menma looked up at the moon, which was half-hidden by dark clouds, and murmured these words.

They also buried themselves in studying these techniques very seriously. It's not necessarily true that they have to master these techniques in such a short time, but as long as they can remember the core of the techniques, that's enough. This also applies to the Rasengan without hand seals.

Menma could vaguely recall how Jiraiya taught Naruto the Rasengan in the original story, but his memory wasn't very clear.

Some details may be overlooked.

The Book of Seals contains his father Minato Namikaze's most detailed records, as well as his own insights and experiences. Once he memorizes everything, mastering the Rasengan will only be a matter of time!

Time slips away second by second.

In the shortest possible time, Mianma forcibly imprinted all the core techniques of these limited A-level and above techniques into his brain.

Of course, the first technique they mastered was still the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique.

It must be said that in this respect, Menma seems to have perfectly inherited the same talent as the protagonist in the original work.

You can almost master this technique at a glance!

Of course, the technique itself is not difficult. The mark of the technique is just a 'Ren'. Generally speaking, any ninja with a slightly higher level can learn it. However, being able to learn it does not mean that one can use it effectively.

Let's not even talk about the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique; even the ordinary Shadow Clone Technique requires a high level of chakra from the ninja!

Generally speaking, clones share the original body's chakra equally!

Although mastering this technique to its highest level allows one to control the amount of chakra that the main body allocates to the clones.

Even so, it is not something an ordinary ninja can afford.

To put it bluntly, this technique is about tailoring your approach to the specific situation!

Those with abundant chakra can use it easily, but for those with pitifully little chakra, sorry, this technique is inherently unsuitable for them!

Normally, even though the Shadow Clone Technique is only a B-rank technique, it's a technique that only Jonin can use.

However, this is not a problem for Menma at all. Even without the Nine-Tails' chakra, he can use dozens or even hundreds of chakras without the Nine-Tails' interference!

A mere shadow clone technique is something you can easily handle!

'It's almost time, I should go see that lovely Ms. Mizuki as soon as possible!'

After estimating that the time was about right.

Menma closed the Book of Seals again, and then, as if nothing had happened, he shouldered the giant scroll and leaped away at high speed toward the 'assessment delivery point' he had agreed upon with Mizuki.