The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

In just a few minutes.

Upon receiving the notification, Huang Tu and the others rushed to the Earth Shadow's private office.

The people summoned by Onoki were all high-ranking or near-high-ranking members of Iwagakure, and their individual strength was among the best. Huangtu and Akatsuchi were not to mention; one was Onoki's son, and the other was his disciple. Although Akatsuchi's strength was not as great as Huangtu's, he still possessed the strength of a near-Kage. Han was the Five-Tails Jinchuriki of Iwagakure. The other relatively unfamiliar Jonin from Iwagakure, a middle-aged man named Iwazetsu, was the current head of the Kamimizu clan, the largest ninja clan in Iwagakure and the strongest insect-controlling clan, on par with the Aburame clan of Konoha.

His individual strength is also at the ceiling of elite Jonin. During the Third Shinobi World War, there was a scene where he fought against the deceased Fourth Kazekage, Rasa. Although he was at a disadvantage, he was able to escape unscathed, which is enough to prove Iwa Zetsu's strength.

Even if Luo Sha is a novice, he is still a genuine shadow.

Most importantly, the Kamikaze clan was one of the ninja clans that chose to join Iwagakure when it was first established, and it holds a very important position in the village. Even though it has weakened over the years, it is still a pillar of Iwagakure. There are a number of small and medium-sized ninja clans that closely follow the Kamikaze clan.

As the current leader of the Upper Stream Clan, Iwazawa naturally wields considerable influence in Iwagakure due to his strength and status.

As for the other Jinchūriki, Rōshi, he rarely stayed in the village in his early years because of a slight conflict with Ōnoki.

He certainly wouldn't betray the village, but this rather stubborn Four-Tails Jinchuriki would only return when the village needed him, and only in cases of great importance. Otherwise, it would be due to Onoki's orders.

Old Zi didn't even bother with it.

Therefore, this high-level meeting of these individuals represents the highest authority in Iwagakure at present.

Although Onoki's seniority and prestige were enough for him to make decisions on all matters, big and small, in the ninja village with a single word, he would still convene a high-level meeting whenever there was an important event in the ninja world. He was still willing to admit his age and was afraid that he might have overlooked something or failed to consider it thoroughly. At this time, it was necessary to call on more people to consult together.

And it was after Huang Tu and the others had all arrived.

Onoki succinctly recounted the information he had just received, and had Huangtu and the others quickly pass around the contents recorded in the scroll, including earlier messages from Konoha, different signals released by Kumogakure and Kirigakure, and Onoki's own speculations.

"Takigakure, Kusagakure, and the Six-Tails? Third Hokage, are you really sure that all of this was done by Menma-kun alone? Shouldn't it be Orochimaru's doing?"

When the person in the leftmost position, Iwazawa, frowned upon seeing the scroll of information being circulated and after hearing Onoki's speculative words, he was the first to speak. As a very traditional ninja, Iwazawa's thinking basically followed normal rules, or to put it more bluntly, he seemed very rigid.

The scroll contained a series of pieces of information.

Especially the content involving Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village.

Just like Heitu just now, Yan Jue didn't think that this was something a teenager could do.

Even genius has its limits.

Moreover, his overall perspective, awareness, thinking, and methods cannot be described by the mere word "genius." Even if these actions seem extremely risky to the rigid Shangshui Liuyanjue, and not the kind of judgment a qualified adult would make, they are certainly not something a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy could do.

This is completely illogical.

Just like the previous alliances.

Yan Jue was not present in person.

Although Huang Tu explained part of it later, I subconsciously believed that Menma was just a shield and bait put out by Orochimaru.

To be honest, as a veteran ninja, Iwaze does value Menma, but only because of his status as the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the son of the Fourth Hokage.

"Hehe, that's because they don't understand this young man. Iwazawa, he's the most outstanding young man I've ever seen. Whether it's his mind or anything else, he's nothing like a teenager. I'm quite confident about that, so there's no need to discuss it. The reason I called you all here is to discuss what our ninja village should do next. We can receive information here, and the other ninja villages should be in similar situations. Not to mention, Konoha and Kumogakure will absolutely not tolerate this. Should we continue to observe as before, or should we take action first? But if we do take action, where should we start?"

Onoki first chuckled and waved his hand, then leaned forward slightly, revealing an unprecedented solemnity on his seemingly comical face as he looked at Huangtu, Yanze, and the others.

Hearing what Onoki said...

Yan Jue no longer insisted on his own opinion.

Iwazawa knew very well what kind of personality his Tsuchikage had; once the old man made up his mind, not even eight horses could pull him back.

He was just making a reasonable 'question'.

Since Onoki has already confirmed this point himself.

Then let's just proceed with the next step.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 283 Reaction and Planning

"Since the Third Hokage says so, I think it's better to wait and see for now. We don't know the specific situation of Takigakure and Kusagakure yet, and a lot of information is still uncertain. I think it's better to wait and see what happens in Konoha and Kumogakure before making a judgment, or to be more straightforward, we can leak the information a little in advance and then give them a push later."

Yan Jue paused for a moment, then continued.

Very traditional thinking.

If we must say something, the style of the Kamisama clan is very similar to that of the Hyuga clan in Konoha. This refers not only to the clan's living environment and training methods, but also to the fact that everyone's ideology is very rigid.

A common trait among people like them is that they dislike 'change'!

Eternity is what they believe to be right.

In a specific situation, while it's not 100% certain, in most cases the strategy will lean towards 'defense and counterattack' rather than taking the initiative, unless there is almost 100% certainty.

Variables, uncertainties.

It is the word that Shangshui Liuyan hates the most.

Of course, this does not mean that people like them are timid or cowardly; it is simply that this has always been their style of conduct.

"Hmm, that makes some sense. Huang Tu, what do you think?"

Iwazawa's answer was not beyond Onoki's expectations.

After nodding slowly, Onoki turned to look at the yellow earth on the other side and asked softly.

"At this stage, I agree with Iwazawa-san's arrangements. As for what to do next, I think we should look to Menma-kun, the Third Hokage. We are allies with Menma-kun. Shouldn't they have an obligation to inform us of their actions, especially when it involves Takigakure and Kusagakure?"

An alliance in name only is still an alliance in the end.

There is no obligation between allies to inform each other of their actions unless there is a specific plan. However, in some situations, it depends on the wishes of both parties, from the perspective of Iwagakure.

Takigakure and Kusagakure are both neighboring ninja villages.

Integrate them.

There is a possibility that this could threaten the safety of their ninja village.

Regardless of whether they will actually do it.

But as long as the theoretical possibility exists, that's enough.

As an ally of their own ninja village, Menma could remain silent before the operation, but now that everything is over, their own ninja village has the right to question him.

As long as we can get more information from Menma.

They can then make the next judgment more easily.

"Yes, that makes sense!"

When Onoki heard his son's words, his eyes lit up. This was the place he had overlooked. Even if he wanted to observe, he couldn't just do nothing. He could have given them a push and made Konoha and Kumogakure notice Menma's presence and actions more quickly.

Another point is that we need to put some pressure on this 'small' ally.

The reason they formed that ambiguous alliance with Menma was precisely to sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

The larger, bloodier, and more terrifying the unrest surrounding Menma becomes, the greater the benefits Iwagakure can reap.

Now we've finally got this opportunity.

Of course, Onoki had to be captured!

If it weren't for this, Onoki himself would have taken action that day and captured Menma, the Nine-Tails, the most powerful tailed beast in the ninja world.

It is rumored that only the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha could suppress this terrifying being on their own.

Even without personally witnessing the power of the Nine-Tails.

That alone, along with the Konoha riot 13 years ago, is enough.

"Immediately send people to spread the news. Then, Huang Tu, you personally contact Menma-kun and tell him it's time to fulfill your obligations as allies. Also, Iwaze and Akatsuchi, you two will each lead a team to the eastern and southern borders to further investigate the situation in Kusagakure and Takigakure villages, especially the latter. Iwaze, you'll be in charge. Han, you'll go too, stay in the center and make sure the border remains stable. Understand?!"

Onoki gave the order with a serious expression.

"Yes, Lord Third Generation!"

Huangtu, Yanjue, Chitu, Han, and others also bowed and returned the greeting.

"Old man, I want to go too!"

Just as Onoki finished speaking, Kurotsuchi, who was sitting next to him, immediately spoke up.

Although it seems so at the moment.

At first, Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village) wouldn't make any major moves, but Kurotsuchi was already eager to try.

If I stayed in the village, I would definitely never get a chance to do anything.

Going to the border is a different story.

Heitu is not the kind of girl who would behave herself.

"Don't cause any trouble, Black Soil. You just stay in the village and behave yourself!"

Before Onoki could say anything, his father, Koto, frowned and spoke in a slightly stern tone.

Don't let Kurotsuchi's current status as a formidable ninja fool you.

She was also fifteen or sixteen years old.

But in Huang Tu's eyes, she was still that ignorant little girl. This incident had a high probability of affecting the entire ninja world. His daughter was still so young, and staying in the ninja village was the best choice.

When Kurotsuchi heard Huangtu's words, her mouth twitched and her small eyes rolled slightly, as if she wanted to say something. However, staring at her father's serious expression, she ultimately couldn't say anything. Despite Kurotsuchi's cheerful demeanor in front of Onoki, it was all because Onoki still doted on her to some extent.

Huangtu was different. From childhood to adulthood, Heitu was always afraid of his strict father.

"Hehe, it's a bit too early now. You should stay in the village for now. If there's a suitable opportunity, Grandpa will definitely arrange a task for you."

Seeing his granddaughter's embarrassed expression.

Onoki smiled slightly and said.

"Really!? You said it yourself, old man!"

Hearing what Onoki said.

Heitu immediately perked up and said with a beaming smile.

"Lord Third Generation, this..."

Just as the yellow earth beside him seemed to want to say something.

"Alright, Huangtu, young people need to gain more experience. Heitu is sixteen years old now, two or three years older than that guy with pockmarked skin. You have to believe in Heitu!"

Onoki waved his hand, interrupting his son.