The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Sunagakure, another great ninja village, also had its Fifth Kazekage, Baki, who, after pondering for a long time, issued the order for all frontline troops to withdraw.

Maki originally planned to respond to Konoha's call and send some people to join them. After all, Sunagakure and Konoha were still nominal allies, and they also wanted to see if they could gain some benefits.

That's because they have three Jinchuriki, after all.

The Sand Village might not dare to touch these things now, but they could at least get a share of other benefits, such as mission quotas. Maki believed that the Fifth Hokage of Konoha, Tsunade, would definitely take care of their ally.

This was Maki's original plan.

But now, the Fifth Kazekage has chosen to back down.

The power displayed by the Takigakure forces, led by Menma, has, without exaggeration, surpassed that of the Sunagakure forces.

Not to mention there's also Kusagakure Village.

Even if they're just there to make up the numbers.

Their combined strength is something that Sunagakure cannot easily rival now.

Maki still made a choice that came from his heart.

Who knows if he'll get a beating if he goes up there? The Sand Village can't afford any more losses right now.

Let alone the thousands of deaths and injuries.

Even the loss of hundreds or thousands of people is enough to make Maki feel the pinch.

'Sunagakure is already at its breaking point...'

Maki stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window in his office, gazing northeast, and sighed softly to himself.

The weakness of Sunagakure forced Maki to make the safest choice.

And so on.

The same applies to Kirigakure (Hidden Mist Village).

It can be said that almost the instant Yuan Shi received the news of the defeat of Kumogakure, he showed an unprecedented expression of shock.

Before that, the old man had already overestimated the strength of the Taki and Kusanagi alliance led by Menma, but he did not expect it to still far exceed his expectations.

Especially when he heard that the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, Utakata, had fought head-on against the Two-Tails Jinchuriki of Kumogakure.

After a brief silence, Master Yuan immediately issued the latest orders, which were then relayed to Terumi Mei, Ao, and the others at the front lines.

The situation has changed drastically!

They, the Hidden Mist Village, also had to change their previous strategy.

Should we continue to invade Takigakure Village?

No, no!

That's no longer something they can decide!

The weaker Sand Village and Kirigakure Village don't have much room for independent choice; for them, a smooth transition through this period is the most important thing.

The Great Ninja Village still retains the foundation and potential that the Great Ninja Village should have.

But the premise is that you don't do anything reckless.

As the leaders of the two major ninja villages, Maki and Genji can clearly see this point. Their decision to stop their advance is the most correct one. To put it bluntly, the two major ninja villages are now barely able to protect themselves, let alone take the initiative to advance.

Therefore, even though the Six-Tails Jinchuriki was a matter of dignity and practical interests for Kirigakure, Genji still had to forcibly stop his village's progress in the face of a greater threat.

Mei Terumi and Ao, who were at the front lines, also resolutely carried out their master's orders the moment they received the message.

Adventure depends on the situation.

If there's even a slight chance of success, then it's definitely worth a try.

However, if it is clear that the risks far outweigh the benefits, or even if the benefits are nowhere in sight, then one must have the self-awareness to stop.

And at the same time.

Inside the Hidden Leaf Village, in that dedicated Hokage building.

"Please let me go, Granny Tsunade. Menma is my own brother. I believe there must be another way. I will personally go and bring Menma back!!"

Naruto abruptly pushed open the office door, his expression clearly showing impatience as he shouted at Tsunade, who was handling official business at the head of the table.

Three days ago.

After being brought back to the village by Jiraiya.

At first, Naruto thought it was just because of something else, but the more time went on, the stranger it seemed to him became.

Although Tsunade specifically ordered a complete information blockade against Naruto, such things are not so easy to suppress, let alone the large-scale mobilization of Konoha ninja. Unless Naruto is an idiot, he really wouldn't be able to tell at all.

Tsunade didn't think she could keep it a secret forever; she was on the principle of delaying for as many days as possible. Eventually, Naruto noticed something was wrong, so she resorted to her last resort: she dispatched her direct ANBU members to monitor Naruto 24/7 in shifts. Iruka, on Tsunade's orders, stayed by Naruto's side at all times.

The purpose was to prevent Naruto from leaving Konoha Village easily.

Tsunade had already made up her mind to take this opportunity to completely resolve Menma's problem, and naturally did not want Naruto to get involved.

Naruto tried to leave the village quietly several times, but was stopped each time.

Naruto is not yet strong enough to reach the level shown later in the original story, and he doesn't have the Nine-Tails' chakra as a cheat. Although his personal strength has reached the level of a Jonin due to his outstanding talent, it is still impossible for him to easily escape the surveillance of these direct ANBU.

therefore.

Naruto was left with no choice but to confront the enemy head-on.

And it was right after Naruto said those words.

"Naruto, stop fooling around. This is a critical issue concerning the survival of Konoha. It's not something you can mess around with. Lady Tsunade and Grandmaster Jiraiya have already handled it appropriately. You should just stay in the village."

Tsunade, who was in the main seat, had not yet said anything.

Silent, who was sitting on one side, went ahead and earnestly advised Naruto.

"Sister Shizune, I can't stay in the village. Menma is my own brother, and also the child of my father and mother. I must correct his mistakes myself. Granny Tsunade, please let me go to the front line!"

Naruto stubbornly shook his head and said in an extremely firm tone.

Just like Naruto Uzumaki's obsession with Sasuke Uchiha in the original work.

In this life, Naruto Namikaze faces his 100% biological brother, Menma Uzumaki, with an even stronger obsession than in the original story.

12 years!

Naruto always thought he was all alone.

It wasn't until last year that he learned he had an older brother.

This is a special feeling, different from Jiraiya, different from Kakashi, and different from Iruka.

That's why Naruto is so determined to chase after that figure!

"Even though Menma already wants to kill you, are you still so persistent, Naruto?"

Tsunade stopped writing with her pen, waved her hand to stop Shizune from saying anything further, crossed her hands under her chin, looked at Naruto with a very serious expression, and said in a deep voice.

In the battle at the Valley of the End.

Mianma's attitude was already quite evident.

Even when facing Kakashi and his own brother Naruto, Menma could be ruthless enough to kill him. In fact, after that moment, Tsunade had already given up on the idea.

It was just out of a little guilt towards Minato and Kushina.

Out of a desire to protect Naruto, and also out of trust in Jiraiya.

Tsunade raised it high again, but ultimately chose to put it down.

Just as Tsunade in the original work believed that 'Naruto Uzumaki' would definitely bring back 'Sasuke Uchiha', Tsunade in this life also completely delegated power to Jiraiya and Naruto, suppressing the pressure from the two advisors and Danzo.

This is a privilege that only Tsunade, as the Hokage, can grant.

But now this privilege is going to be taken back.

This is for the continuation of Konoha.

Tsunade's decision, which she believed to be correct, was based on the strength of Menma's side. In her capacity as Hokage, Tsunade personally issued a call for joint action to several major ninja villages, including Iwagakure.

Their Konoha Village alone is not strong enough.

Then let's have two or three companies join in!

Tsunade was confident that this power was still enough to suppress the forces led by Menma and Orochimaru. As long as she could successfully retrieve the Nine-Tails, she wouldn't worry too much about the remaining issues. This was her duty as the Fifth Hokage of Konoha and the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju!

Let's just call it self-consolation.

Minato and Kushina at least had two sons. As long as Naruto was safe, it would be somewhat fair to say that they had done right by Minato's sacrifices.

Therefore, Tsunade would absolutely not allow Naruto to go to the front lines.

We can't really let Naruto witness Menma being suppressed, can we? That would be too cruel.

In any case, Tsunade herself had great confidence in this joint operation.

No force in the world can simultaneously withstand the combined attack of the three great ninja villages.

Naruto's expression froze when he heard Tsunade's resolute words, recalling Menma's cold expression during the battle at the Valley of the End, and her decisive and ruthless actions in the Land of Spring.

A hint of sadness appeared in Naruto's eyes.

If he had to say something, Naruto still can't understand why his brother could be so heartless.

Could the hatred for Konoha really be that great?

Naruto understood that if his mother hadn't suddenly spoken up to stop him that day, he might have really died at Menma's hands.

Even so!

Naruto took a deep breath, forcibly erasing the gloom from his pupils. He raised his head again, looking at Tsunade with unwavering determination, and said, "I understand, Granny Tsunade, but I still have to go. It's my duty, and it's something I must face. No matter the outcome, I must be responsible for myself. This is a problem that I, no, it's a problem that we brothers must solve! Please let me go, Granny Tsunade. I've already made all the necessary preparations!"

Naruto is still the same Naruto.

Even if he changed his surname and his childhood environment, his personality remained unchanged.

This is a complete copy of 'Naruto Uzumaki'.

It also definitely reflects the personality traits inherited from the 'Asura reincarnation chakra'.

As Tsunade looked at Naruto and listened to his still resolute words, a touch of helpless tenderness appeared in her beautiful eyes.

'They really do look alike...'