The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

They can all react in the next second.

"To adopt a defensive stance against the combined attack of Kumogakure and Konoha would mean relinquishing control and passively waiting for an opportunity beyond our grasp. Taking the initiative, however, allows us to take control of our destiny. Since both approaches involve risk, why not be proactive?! If we can swiftly and decisively cripple the forces led by the Fourth Raikage, the landscape of the ninja world will be transformed! And we are capable of achieving this!!"

Mianma stepped forward and said firmly.

A soaring aura erupted from his body.

"Victory or defeat, our future can only be decided by ourselves. Shibuki-san, this is a step we must take to move forward!"

In an instant.

The people around them, including Jun, Taran, and Fushimi, were all intimidated by Menma's aura, and Utakata stared at Menma with bright eyes.

Such composure, such momentum, such confidence.

That's the existence he truly believes in.

Above the main seat.

At that moment, Shibuki stared blankly at the face of the man.

A complex look appeared in his pupils.

'So this is what I've been lacking? That's what you meant, Grandpa Wu, I finally understand...'

There was disappointment, there was bitterness, but more than anything, there was relief.

'Perhaps your choice really is the right one...'

After many thoughts and feelings swirled within me, I realized that my mind was in turmoil.

Shibuki took a deep breath, stared intently at Menma, and said with an unprecedentedly serious expression, "Ah, is that so? Our destiny can only be in our own hands. Menma-kun, let's do as you say. All actions will be under your command!"

"Lord Shibuki..."

Although Ah Jun, who was sitting on the side, was also distracted by Menma at that moment, he immediately snapped back to reality upon hearing Shibuki's words. He quickly stepped forward and said with a very anxious expression.

He admitted that Mianma's words made sense, and that it wasn't impossible to attack.

However, the specific plan still needs to be discussed.

The most important thing is how to get Menma to take charge of everything!?

Isn't this a violation of procedure?!

No!

This is absolutely unacceptable. In Takigakure, only Lord Shibuki of our clan has the authority to oversee all affairs of the village, especially matters related to foreign wars!

But it was only the first time he opened his mouth.

Shemu shook his head and waved his hand to stop Ajun from saying anything more.

"Menma-kun, I'm entrusting everything to you!"

He stood up, bowed slightly towards Mianma's position, and said in a deep voice.

At this moment.

The expressions of Fushimi, Tarashi, and the others present all showed subtle changes.

It seemed as if they had caught a whiff of something rather unusual.

But at this moment, they all lowered their eyes, noses, mouths, and hearts, choosing to remain silent and await the final command.

This is not a place where they can speak freely.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 290 Stealth Raid

Mianma was stunned for a moment.

Meeting Shibuki's incredibly sincere gaze.

Menma also took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and nodded heavily. He bowed slightly in return and replied, "Please rest assured, Shibuki-san, I am also a member of Takigakure. I will definitely annihilate all the invading enemies!"

In situations where a decision can be made in a single word.

Mianma, with his confidence and composure, completely controlled the situation on the spot.

Or perhaps this was something that was decided from the very beginning.

For Takigakure Village

They had no other choice at all.

Fully integrate and reach a consensus among high-level leaders.

Subsequently, the high-level meeting entered the rhythm of Abbot Menma, with one order after another coming out of Menma's mouth. After the initial discomfort, A-Jun, Taran, Fushimi and others in the lower positions all chose to acquiesce and accept the orders.

At this moment.

Menma seemed to have become the master of Takigakure Village.

Fu, sitting to one side, was also looking at Menma's still incredibly young and innocent face. She sighed softly in her heart, and the words her grandfather, Satoru, had said on the day he passed away came to mind.

"This is probably the scene you foresaw, Grandpa Wu..."

The tasks were assigned in an orderly manner.

The entire Takigakure village then sprang into action.

One after another, figures gathered from different locations in the ninja village after receiving their respective orders.

One by one, supplies were moved out of the warehouse.

The current strategic goal is indeed to achieve a swift and decisive victory over the frontline troops of Kumogakure, but this does not mean that the war will end in a short period of time.

Sometimes, if the enemy is stubborn, the conflict could easily drag on indefinitely, so it's essential to be fully prepared.

Including the Grass Village side, when the Takigakure ninja took action.

Menma's orders were also sent to Karin through his own summoned ninja beast, and then passed on to Wuwei.

In this war, Kusagakure does not need to undertake the main task; it only needs to protect the flanks of the battle line.

The two ninja villages have not yet integrated their forces, making them unsuitable for joint operations. Furthermore, the Grass Village has just changed its leader, and Wuwei needs more time to integrate the internal forces of the Grass Village.

It's best not to do anything reckless unless absolutely necessary.

Of course, an even more important reason is that Menma didn't think the power of the Grass Ninja was needed in the first place.

The Fourth Raikage only brought about three thousand Cloud Ninja with him.

Such a small amount of power.

That Fourth Raikage was indeed very confident.

But what Mianma wants to do is completely shatter that layer of confidence!

"Lord Mianma, the personnel have all assembled."

"Lord Mianma, the preparation of supplies will take some time..."

"Lord Menma, the advance team has already reached its designated position."

"Lord Menma, news from the front lines indicates that the Cloud Ninja forces are almost at our border."

A clear and accurate command.

The feedback messages that have been received.

Menma was fully prepared to deal with all potential enemies, including Konoha and Kumogakure, while the Fourth Raikage clearly underestimated Menma's side.

In the eyes of that Fourth Raikage.

Ultimately, what we need to be wary of is Konoha, Orochimaru, and the so-called three tailed beasts.

What about the remaining so-called strategies?

He really didn't take the Fourth Raikage seriously at all, and this Raikage is bound to pay a heavy price for his arrogance.

The land they traversed directly was the Frost Country, and upon arriving at a region called Mukogawa, filled with jungles and canyons.

This is an area located at the junction of three countries.

To the north lies the permanently neutral samurai nation of the Land of Iron, located directly north of the continent, while to the southeast lies the Land of Fields, the nation where Orochimaru once established his main base.

The area due west is where Kumogakure's target this time is the Land of Waterfall.

The straight-line distance from where Takigakure Village is located is only a few hours.

The Fourth Raikage led his village's forces, forcefully advancing and destroying two nearby Takigakure strongholds.

This meant ordering the troops to set up camp in this area.

Establish a simple forward military camp outpost.

The Fourth Raikage, brimming with confidence, was certain of victory in his joint operation with Konoha.

But I still feel it won't be that easy.

It will take a certain amount of time and a corresponding price to achieve this.

The Fourth Raikage did have this much awareness.

In the end, they were still three Jinchūriki of Tailed Beasts.

"Let's wait here for now. Then, Shangxi, you take your men and sweep through the surrounding area again. The Takigakure ninja are getting more and more outrageous. They even dare to set up a base outside our territory. We need to make them realize their place!"

The Fourth Raikage, A, gazed at the land of Takigawa not far away, snorted coldly, and spoke with a look of utter disdain.

"Yes, Fourth Hokage!"

From one side, a dark-haired man with incredibly fair skin and an extremely muscular build stepped forward and replied in a deep voice.

The powerful aura emanating from him.

This is enough to prove that this man is also an extremely powerful Jonin in Kumogakure.

The Cloud Ninjas were distributed downwards.

The base was established quickly and in an orderly manner.

This also demonstrates the extremely high level of professionalism among the Cloud Ninja.