The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

To paraphrase the words of the man he hated most, it is the ultimate power of a clan that can only be obtained by personally killing the person he loves most.

So it is.

This power is known as the cursed power.

Sasuke wants to become stronger.

He had even sworn an oath that he would be willing to associate with demons, but Sasuke's mindset has changed somewhat now. Most importantly, he is unwilling to use Itachi Uchiha's method to obtain this power.

He was already disgusted with that guy's arrangements.

"Of course, it means exactly what it says. These are some of my past conjectures, supported by research data from Orochimaru. You should be able to tell whether it's true or false. Sasuke, remember, the most important thing for your clan's strength is the enhancement of their own spirit. There's absolutely no need to take any crooked paths. I've already spoken to Orochimaru about this, and he will assist you, even if it's for his own goals. You should understand that this is a double-edged sword, and it depends on whether you can handle it. But I think you don't care about this risk, right?"

Menma pulled out a scroll he had prepared long ago from his pocket, tossed it to Sasuke opposite him, and said softly with a meaningful look in his eyes.

"Snapped!"

As Sasuke caught the ball with his backhand, he also nodded with a sneer and said, "Hmph, of course I understand, and I won't care if this is the path I'm destined to take!"

What is Orochimaru's intention?

Sasuke could guess it even with his toes.

Not to mention the hint of a pockmarked face.

Want to obtain his own body and acquire the complete bloodline of the Uchiha clan?

Sasuke declared, "Come on, if you dare!"

Even though the Uchiha clan has been wiped out, the pride deep within Sasuke's bones is still unmistakably Uchiha.

Isn't it just a race against time between us?

Sasuke was confident that he could overpower Orochimaru; that guy was just nourishment for his growth.

"That's fine, but the specifics are up to you."

Mianma nodded and said.

risk?

Of course there are.

Menma never believed that Sasuke's success in the original work guaranteed him success in this life, since Orochimaru was no longer the same Orochimaru from the original work.

However, if a similar clash were to occur later, Menma would definitely support Sasuke.

One issue is the strength of combat power.

Another crucial issue is trust.

Whether it's Sasuke now or Utakata now.

Menma could never have the same unconditional 100% trust as he had for Karin, but compared to others, Utakata and Sasuke's level of trust was definitely top-notch.

Moreover, this thing needs to be nurtured.

Karin's pure and innocent nature is an irreplaceable exception.

Of course, if it's possible.

Menma still hopes to do everything he can to avoid a clash between Sasuke and Orochimaru, as they are his 'wings'.

It's just that the possibility is relatively low.

"Yes, don't worry, Mianma."

Sasuke nodded in response.

"Then, I'll head back to Takigakure now. If anything comes up in the future, feel free to contact me anytime. Sasuke, remember, you're not alone. I need you too."

Menma looked at Sasuke with a very serious expression and said.

Feeling moved by such emotions.

Naturally, he has no chance with Sasuke.

But he could also hear the sincerity in Menma's words.

My heart felt a slight warmth.

However, on the surface, he still maintained a very proud demeanor and responded with a light hum.

That's a very Sasuke-esque response.

Mianma smiled slightly.

"Well then, I look forward to seeing you again, Sasuke!"

After waving his hand slightly.

"whoosh"

Menma swayed and left his original spot, heading towards the main gate of the base. Sasuke watched Menma's receding figure, a resolute look appearing in his clear black and white pupils.

'Uchiha Itachi, and Konoha Village, you just wait!!!'

Sasuke took a deep breath and turned to head towards his training ground. He needed to become stronger as soon as possible so he could realize his ambitions!

After handling the relevant matters.

This trip has come to a temporary end.

Menma, along with Utakata, officially embarked on the road back to Takigakure Village.

It can be said that this trip has successfully achieved the goal before leaving the village. The addition of Utakata will greatly strengthen their side's strength. Although Takigakure is considered one of the top ninja villages after the five great ninja villages, its glorious period has long passed. This is not only reflected in its top-tier strength—only the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, Fu, remains.

Furthermore, it significantly weakened the power of the middle and lower classes.

Training ordinary Jonin, or even Chunin or Genin, seems simpler than training a Kage.

But that's only relative.

Moreover, one or two doesn't make much difference.

What is needed is an improvement in both overall quality and quantity.

But that's clearly not something that can be done in a short time.

It takes ten years to grow a tree, but a hundred years to cultivate a person!

This is no joke. Unless Menma has some kind of cheat code, it's impossible for him to improve the quantity and quality of Takigakure ninja in such a short time.

He can only try to find solutions in cutting-edge technologies.

Bringing Utakata into the fold is the best example of this approach.

A Kage-level fighter, and a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, could be worth at least one or two thousand ordinary ninjas on the front lines of a war.

The destructive power of the tailed beasts.

This has already been fully proven in the decades-long war between ninja villages.

Menma's plans in this regard have always been very pragmatic and clear. Utakata is just the beginning. Based on Menma's understanding of the original plot, there are still many 'wild powers' that can be obtained in the ninja world.

At least the three-tailed Isobu, which has temporarily regained its freedom, is the next target in Menma's plan.

This is also an immediate combat force.

Menma had already made his plans. As soon as he received news from Orochimaru that they could pinpoint the location of the Three-Tails Isobu, he would immediately take Karin there, hoping to persuade the Three-Tails Isobu to join them.

Karin could then be made the Jinchūriki of the Three-Tailed Isobu.

This will not only improve our own combat strength, but also greatly enhance Karin's ability to protect herself.

It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

As for other plans, Mianma intends to arrange them one by one in the coming days.

In the shortest possible time, strengthen their side's strength in all aspects.

However, plans often fall short of reality.

The biggest variable was the clash between the three great ninja villages, which occurred just as Menma had returned to Takigakure with Utakata.

A special piece of intelligence.

It was transmitted from the distant land of tea through special channels.

Although this message was sent much later than Menma's departure time, it still reached Menma's hands at the same time.

The information recorded above is also very concise and clear.

The intense conflict that has erupted in the three major ninja villages over the past few days, and another crucial piece of information that Orochimaru has obtained through his channels within Konoha.

Menma's expression turned slightly serious the moment he saw this intelligence report.

"Unexpected events really never seem to be absent..."

Mianma shook his head with a hint of helplessness and said.

"Is it about me, Menma?"

Yu Gao, sitting to one side, asked with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Yes and no. We can't be completely sure what kind of impact the conflict between the three great ninja villages will have on us. However, I can be sure that our plans need to be brought forward."

Menma handed the intelligence report to Yugao and said with some emotion.

He had originally planned to rest and familiarize himself with the area during his time back before moving on to the next step.

If you're constantly performing high-intensity tasks, training, or conducting experiments, it's easy to feel fatigued.

Time is indeed very tight.

However, you shouldn't push yourself too hard.

Occasional relaxation is still necessary.

Unfortunately, accidents always happen so suddenly.

Menma's intention to take a few days off is unlikely to be fulfilled.

"So that's how it is? That Fourth Raikage actually suspects Konoha of killing the Cloud Ninja he sent out, and even suspects Konoha of capturing me? How arrogant..."

When Yu Gao saw the information above, he couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

"However, what does this have to do with us? Menma, the clash between the Cloud Ninja and the Leaf Village, and the involvement of the Hidden Mist Village, should actually be the biggest cover for us, right? Orochimaru doesn't even need to show up."