The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

It's just a step away.

Mianma arrived.

On the open ground, Mizuki's upright figure had already appeared there. When he saw Menma Makoto carrying the giant scroll of the Book of Sealing, the villainous mini-boss's pupils couldn't help but reveal a look of wild joy.

He wasn't very confident to begin with.

At most, I'd say it's a 50/50 chance.

The only advantage was that he felt that even if he failed, he would not be exposed, and the responsibility and risk could be completely pushed onto Menma alone. After all, he was a nine-tailed fox, so it was only natural for him to do anything against the village!

In Shuimu's view, his preparations were flawless and foolproof!

And now, seeing that the result is the most perfect one.

Shui Mu naturally couldn't suppress the joy in her heart.

"Mr. Mizuki! This is the mission objective—the Book of Sealing. I should consider myself to have completed the mission, right?"

This was before Shuimu officially turned against them.

Menma, with a normal expression, stepped forward and came directly to the vicinity of Mizuki, where he placed the Book of Sealing and spoke.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 25 Incredibly Memorable Acting Skills

"Yes, of course it counts, of course it counts, hahahahaha!"

Mizuki accepted the Book of Seals with a broad smile. As he slightly opened it and saw the ninjutsu recorded inside, he couldn't help but burst into unrestrained laughter.

"Mitsuki-sensei? What's wrong? And, um, where's Iruka-sensei? How do I get my mission assessment?"

Just as Menma revealed a hint of 'doubt'.

"Menma-kun, you did a great job, really very well. Iruka? Heh, he's not here. Your mission assessment? Then all you need to do is die, and everything will be perfect."

Shui Mu's expression changed, instantly turning incredibly cold.

"Shh!"

With a flick of his right hand...

He pulled out a kunai.

It viciously stabbed down into the numb face.

Mianma seemed to have just realized what was happening.

His pupils suddenly contracted, and he took a step back slightly in that instant.

With a slight tilt of his head.

"Om."

A kunai that came up empty-handed.

As Shuimu showed a look of surprise.

With a sudden burst of energy, Mianma bent his legs and quickly created distance between them.

"Mr. Mizuki! What are you doing!?"

Menma looked at Mizuki not far away with a look of shock and confusion. He had to play his part completely. Just now, Menma did turn around and launch a sneak attack on Mizuki, aiming to kill him in one blow, but that was before Mizuki had completely self-destructed.

Even if you're a bit clueless, you have to pretend to be completely oblivious.

All those reactions are instinctive, aren't they?

This is more in line with the image of a 12-year-old boy.

You should know that Mizuki is a teacher at the Ninja Academy!

"What are you doing!? Didn't I say that this story is only complete if you die here! Uzumaki Menma-kun."

Shui Mu said in a sinister tone.

"Why did you die here?! Mizuki-sensei, why?!"

Mianma seemed to still not quite understand, and looked at Mizuki with a look of shock and anger, asking.

"Why? That's because you were fooled by me, hahaha! Did you really think this was a last-minute test?! How stupid do you have to be to believe me? Let me tell you the truth, Menma, you're just a pawn I used to help me steal the village's top secret sealed book."

Mizuki looked at Menma with a hint of delighted mockery and said.

"What!?"

Menma looked at Mizuki with an incredulous expression, her pupils filled with shock. It could be said that at this moment, Menma was truly immersed in the experience, as if she had returned to her school days in her previous life to participate in the activities of the drama club.

This is a kind of acting where the actor is completely immersed in the role.

While it's true that it falls far short of genuine acting skills, it's realistic enough to fool most people.

Shuimu is not some meticulous, highly intelligent villain.

At most, they could only be considered villainous bosses with a bit of cleverness, and the Third Hokage was even remotely monitoring them from the Hokage Building.

The art of telescopes beneath the crystal.

There will inevitably be some distortion, not to mention that this is from a high altitude perspective.

Naturally, no one could see the flaws in Menma's performance.

Mizuki was thoroughly enjoying Menma's shocked expression.

He looked at Menma with a completely lewd and wicked expression.

"Heh, you really think this is just a scroll recording slightly advanced ninjutsu as a prize? No, brat, this contains all the A-rank and above advanced ninjutsu, forbidden techniques, and secret techniques of the entire Hidden Leaf Village. It's a top-secret item that only the Hokage have the right to view! Stealing something like this, you think this is just an assessment? No, this is an act of treason! Oh, of course, the only traitor is you. I will kill you here, you traitorous brat, and then this Book of Seals, which records countless ninjutsu and forbidden techniques, will belong to me! Hahahahahaha!"

Unrestrained, loud laughter.

This is exactly how it looks when someone wants to fully express their inner joy and pride.

Mianma, as if to cooperate, suddenly became extremely angry.

In reality, Ma Du couldn't help but burst out laughing inside.

This guy was so cooperative! I didn't even need to entice him with words; he just rattled off everything on his own, as if he was afraid his achievements wouldn't be known by others. He had such a smug look on his face.

It was truly a brilliant performance.

Most importantly, you know this thing is the village's top secret, so why do you think it would be so easy for someone to steal it?

They really have no brains at all.

Even Mianma couldn't help but feel sorry for this guy.

No wonder he was chosen as the first mini-boss.

"So, you're going to betray the village!? Mizuki-sensei! And you even lied to me!?"

Menma stared angrily at Mizuki not far away. His clenched fists and the bulging veins on his forehead showed that Menma was completely immersed in the role.

"Ha, betrayal? I'm just pursuing the truth of ninjas, which is immense power. A mere ninja village?! What does that matter?! And deceiving you? Kid, who do you think you are?! For twelve years, not a single person in the village has been close to you, everyone has rejected you. Don't you have even the slightest suspicion?!"

Mizuki revealed a devilish expression, looking at Menma with a cold smile.

"This guy."

When Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was at the Hokage Building, heard Mizuki's words, his expression changed.

This was a completely unexpected development for Hiruzen Sarutobi.

However, at this moment, the Third Hokage was unable to do anything.

They could only watch helplessly as Shuimu continued to speak the next sentence.

"So your true identity isn't human at all, but the Nine-Tailed Fox who wreaked havoc on the entire Hidden Leaf Village 12 years ago, causing the deaths of many Hidden Leaf ninjas and civilians, and even taking down the Fourth Hokage in battle!!!"

Shui Mu looked at Mian Ma with an evil and ferocious expression and said in a sinister tone.

It seems as if this kind of language is intended to inflict a severe psychological blow on the face.

What Mizuki didn't know was that Menma wasn't the same person from the original work, and therefore couldn't possibly be moved by Mizuki's words.

However, this was to coincide with Shuimu's performance.

He stared wide-eyed, his body trembling slightly, and his lips moving slightly – his acting was truly superb.

Mizuki seemed to thoroughly enjoy seeing Menma's wavering expression.

"Including Iruka, his parents also died 12 years ago. Do you really think Iruka cares about you? No, he wishes he could kill you. You are someone the whole village hates and despises, Uzumaki Menma!"

Mizuki said with a cold laugh.

What's the point of mere physical destruction?

He wanted to completely destroy the brat on a spiritual level, and then utterly eliminate him on a physical level.

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Chapter 26 A Powerful Defeat

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This is both to satisfy one's own perverse sense of humor.

It's also a form of insurance!

After all, Mizuki knew Menma's performance over the past six years very well. Moreover, in the brief exchange just now, although he didn't launch a sneak attack from a completely unprepared position, Menma was still able to dodge it, which was enough to show that Menma's strength could not be measured by ordinary ninja academy rookies!

To be on the safe side, first shake his spirit. That way, Mianma won't be able to exert even half of his power, and I can easily take Mianma's life!

Shui Mu is not a particularly intelligent person.

But I do have this little bit of cleverness!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become a Chunin in Konoha and teach at the Ninja Academy. His stupidity is relative; if he were completely brainless, he wouldn't have been able to advance to Chunin!

While there is a slight sense of unease now, it's also because Menma is only 12 years old. Mizuki subconsciously looks down on Menma, and this is already considered a 'cautious' behavior!

Mianma, of course, was unaware of Shuimu's plans.

Mizuki deliberately revealed his identity as a 'fox demon'.