The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

He pulled out a special sealing scroll from his pocket, and with his hands forming a seal, he directly sealed Darui's corpse inside. As someone who possessed the Storm Release bloodline limit and whose personal strength had reached a level close to Kage level, he definitely had extremely high research value. Not to mention that this guy was also one of the near-high-ranking members of the Hidden Cloud Village, and the information in his brain was also very valuable!

Menma didn't care about the other Cloud Ninja corpses, but he was determined to take this guy's corpse back with him.

The battle was easily resolved in just a few minutes.

Just as Mianma dispelled the spirit communication spell and stepped back.

Yu Gao's entire body tensed up instinctively.

During the previous battle, Utakata had considered taking the opportunity to escape, but firstly, there was Kabuto Yakushi watching from the side, and secondly, Menma's strength was really too strong. At least that summoning beast was not something he, who was seriously injured, could easily deal with.

Moreover, Yu Gao had no idea whether they had any other tricks up their sleeve.

Judging from Menma's demeanor, he is indeed not like the Cloud Ninja group, who would directly resort to brute force. There should still be a possibility of negotiation.

Of course, all of this is just Yu Gao's personal speculation; to put it bluntly, it's a gamble.

Since you're going to gamble anyway, you might as well take this opportunity to recover properly.

As for Kabuto's treatment, that's best to skip it; Utakata needs to ensure he has at least the ability to fight to the death.

I can't let others get close to me easily.

"Hmm? Why hasn't Dou-san treated Yu-gao-san yet?"

Menma could never have guessed Yutaka's convoluted plan. When he returned and saw that Yakushi Kabuto and Yutaka were still standing separately, a faint look of surprise appeared on his face.

But when they saw Kabuto's slight shrug the next second, they could immediately understand.

It seems that they don't trust me.

However, this is a very normal phenomenon.

"Hehe, it seems that Yu Gao-san still doesn't trust us."

Mianma smiled gently and said.

"However, please don't worry about that, Yu Gao-san. We have come here with no ill intentions. We simply want to invite you to join us. Of course, the decision is still in your own hands. If you are not willing, I will not force you."

After a slight pause, Mianma continued to laugh.

"Invite me? To take control?"

Yu Gao's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of mockery seemed to creep across his seemingly calm face.

This blatant distrust still reveals a complete lack of trust.

This also caused the pockmarked man's brows to furrow slightly.

Then he slowly loosened his grip.

He continued, "Utaka-san, there's no need for this. While I, Uzumaki Menma, am certainly not a good person, I still have my integrity. If Utaka-san is determined to travel alone, I will absolutely not force you. As long as you are willing to give me a portion of the Six-Tails' chakra, I will not stop you from leaving. However, there are some things I still need to clarify first. Utaka-san should be aware of your current situation. Not to mention the pursuit by the Mist Ninja, the Cloud Ninja are also openly targeting you."

"Next up are Konoha, Sunagakure, and Iwagakure. Whether they share the same goal is unknown. If Utakata-san continues to go it alone, he will inevitably face more risks. Perhaps Utakata-san is very confident in his strength, but what about fighting three or four times, or even more enemies? Believe me, Utakata-san, you need companions, and I, Uzumaki Menma, am your best choice. Because I am also a rogue ninja, sticking together for warmth is the best choice, isn't it?"

Menma spoke in a very calm and serious tone, looking at Yu Gao intently.

For Menma, Utakata's addition was naturally the best outcome. He and Takigakure needed such a force. The quality and quantity of Takigakure ninja were very worrying. Even with him and Fu, they could indeed fight against or even bully Sunagakure, but the other four great ninja villages were not so easy to deal with.

Not to mention the Akatsuki organization led by Obito and Nagato operating in the shadows.

Utakata, as the Jinchūriki of the Six-Tails, may not be considered a top-tier figure, but he is definitely a very powerful representative of combat strength.

However, if Utakata really doesn't want to, Menma can't force him. A Jinchuriki who joins against his will can't be counted as one of their own. As for forcibly stripping Utakata of the Six-Tailed Saiken and sealing it into someone else's body...

It's not that it's impossible, but the risks and troubles are too high.

Moreover, they might not be able to become an immediate combat force like Utakata. In that case, it would be better to let Utakata roam the ninja world, at least he can still attract some attention.

If Menma can obtain a portion of the Six-Tails' original chakra from Utakata, then his trip won't be considered a complete failure. Of course, this is the minimum requirement; if possible, Menma will try his best to persuade Utakata to join his side.

As for the chances, I think there's still a bit of confidence.

In this respect, Menma should thank Darui and his group of Cloud Ninja. Humans sometimes need a point of reference. Once a strong contrast is presented, they will easily make a judgment with a strong tendency.

Just like right now.

Yu Taka was indeed moved by Menma's words because of the attack by the Cloud Ninja and his own serious injuries.

"So, can you really guarantee me a safe and peaceful life? Uzumaki-kun, as you said, being targeted by the major ninja villages is indeed very dangerous, but you are the one who is attracting more attention, aren't you? If I join your side, wouldn't the risk increase even further?! Why should I trust you, Uzumaki-kun?"

Yu Gao looked at Menma with a very calm expression and asked directly.

"Indeed, I don't deny that, but ultimately, the power of two people is still stronger than that of one, isn't it? Utakata-san, with you already on the watchful lists of all the major ninja villages and being a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, does the difference in risk really matter much? If you're going to limit yourself to this, I can only say that I overestimated you, Utakata-san. Moreover, what I've shown is far more than what you've seen. Of course, before you decide to join my side, there are some things I can't reveal, and I think you don't want to know either, right?"

Menma chuckled softly, speaking in a tone that seemed to carry a hint of hidden sarcasm.

There is some information that cannot be revealed to Yu Gao now, otherwise, it would force Yu Gao to either join in or fight a big battle with him here.

Yu Gao could also understand the subtext in Menma's words.

In fact, Yu Gao was indeed tempted just now. He didn't want to die, he wanted to live freely, but his identity destined him to have a life that was not under his control, whether he stayed in Kirigakure or defected.

He has lived in constant fear for the past twenty-odd years.

He really longed for a stable and peaceful environment.

But he knew very well that this was just wishful thinking.

Even if it was Menma's invitation, Yu Gao understood exactly what it meant.

In addition, it was the first time I had ever met Menma.

Yu Gao knew almost nothing about mahjong, so he naturally had many concerns.

(End of this chapter)

The agreement reached in Chapter 244

But are you going to say you're refusing Menma's invitation?

Yu Gao felt it was inappropriate again.

To put it bluntly, the Cloud Ninja's attack really taught Utakata a lesson. If Menma hadn't arrived, Utakata wasn't sure if he could have escaped Darui's pursuit.

Either the opponent runs out of chakra, or they have to wait for the Mist Ninja team that is chasing them to arrive; neither of these options is particularly good.

Therefore, Menma can be considered to have saved Hataka's life.

And looking at the red-haired boy in the opposite seat.

A faint sense of relief welled up in Yu Gao's heart, but it only lasted for a second before he suddenly felt that he was very strange.

Why do I feel this way?

It was clearly our first time meeting.

"I..."

And just as Utaka was about to say something.

Suddenly.

A very gentle voice, emanating from within Yu Gao's heart and audible only to him, caused Yu Gao to pause slightly in surprise.

After taking a deep breath, Yu Gao stepped forward, his fist outstretched.

The moment Mianma saw it.

He was taken aback at first, then smiled and extended his right hand.

Then, with Kabuto looking completely bewildered and even a little strange, the two men's fists collided.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment.

The two of them became silent.

Kabuto's eyes were filled with confusion. He couldn't understand what the two were doing. He wanted to say something, but he was afraid of disturbing Menma, so he forcibly suppressed his urge.

Several minutes later.

The two finally took other actions.

The fists that were lowered simultaneously.

At that moment, Kabuto could clearly see a very happy smile on Menma's face.

There's no need to say anything.

Just by looking at Menma's smile, Kabuto could guess the outcome perfectly, but that's precisely why he was so puzzled.

Just a fist bump, then staring at each other for a few minutes, and that's it!?

What exactly are they doing this time?

Kabuto Yakushi said he really couldn't understand it.

But if you can't understand it, you can only keep it to yourself and not ask a single question. You can't tell him anything either.

"Well then, welcome to the team, Yu Gao-san. From now on, we'll be comrades, so just call me by my name!"

Mianma said with a smile.

"Yes, please take good care of me from now on, Menma-kun."

Yu Gao nodded emphatically and replied in response.

Same fist bump, different experience.

But Utakata clearly got the answer he wanted. Menma might not be his best destination, but it was at least his only best option at the moment.

Moreover, he was willing to trust Menma's character and wouldn't easily deceive himself.

Not to mention that there are two, no, three tailed beasts endorsing Menma. Even for this reason alone, Utakata is willing to gamble on Menma.

He believes that he will not regret his choice today in the future.

"Hehe, then congratulations to Menma-kun and Utaka-san."

Kabuto, sitting next to him, also offered his congratulations with a broad smile.

Regardless of how the freckles are made.

In any case, this mission was successfully completed in the end.

Although Utakata joined Menma's side instead of theirs, their Lord Orochimaru and Menma were still allies, and they had an agreement regarding the research on the tailed beast chakra.