The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Orochimaru will target the main branch of the Hyuga clan.

This was something Menma had anticipated.

Although it seems like Menma is always using Menma, Menma has also genuinely provided crucial and valuable information.

This is information that Orochimaru might not be able to obtain even at the very end of the original story.

So strictly speaking, Mianma can't be considered a free lunch.

At least Orochimaru himself was quite happy about it, wasn't he?

Could Orochimaru not see through Menma's intentions? Yet why did Orochimaru still willingly accept it? The reason is simple: Menma did indeed give him what he wanted, so what did it matter if he was used by Menma once or twice?

Putting aside everything else, the Uzumaki clan's bloodline, the secrets of the Rinnegan, and the evolution of the Byakugan alone are enough to drive Orochimaru mad.

What he previously considered the wrong path.

Now that they've seen the true dawn, the dawn that allows them to glimpse the heights of that being, how could Orochimaru not be excited!?

This is why so far.

The reason why Menma and Orochimaru have such a 'harmonious' relationship is that they truly need each other.

Menma is sometimes worried that she might be overusing Orochimaru. Before her plan is fully realized or most of the basic goals are achieved, Orochimaru absolutely cannot have any problems. Similarly, Orochimaru has a similar view.

He believed that there were things he had never known about in Menma's place.

And it's definitely not just a little bit, it's a lot, a lot!

"Hehe, the research has just begun, so there are no problems. It's just that we have clear information about the two people that Menma mentioned we need to find. Oh, no, it should be a person and a beast. I just don't know when Menma plans to take action so I can arrange for someone to act with Menma-kun."

The study of the white eye naturally requires the assistance of the face numbness.

In the information Menma previously gave about the evolution of the Byakugan.

The issue of purity was only discussed.

The most crucial issue of evolution was glossed over by Menma. Although Orochimaru was confident that he could find the true path through his own research, if there was a shortcut, why not take it? However, this topic could not be discussed very directly.

Transactions require leverage!

Orochimaru's offer of a human and a beast is the most important bargaining chip in the deal.

Upon hearing this, Menma was initially delighted, but then he clearly realized something. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Orochimaru with a half-smile, saying, "This is a message that could have been relayed by Kabuto-san, but Orochimaru-san insisted on making the trip himself. This is really troublesome for Orochimaru-san."

There's been too much scheming and backstabbing with these old foxes.

Menma was already subconsciously being more cautious, but even so, Menma didn't think he could really outsmart these guys.

In terms of life experience, they are far ahead of me; I absolutely cannot compete with these old guys in terms of cunning.

Otherwise, you wouldn't know when you might fall into a ditch.

therefore.

"Speak, Orochimaru-san, what do you want?"

After a slight pause, Mianma asked frankly.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

Orochimaru's long journey here was definitely for a reason, and Menma didn't mind. In fact, aside from his existing companions, Menma's favorite thing to do was to spend time with Orochimaru.

Because they are genuinely 'sincere' and 'direct'.

I won't get involved in any other messy or shady things.

"Hehe, since Menma-kun has said so, then I'll be frank. What I want to know is the real key to the next evolution of the Byakugan. Is it to fuse with the Sharingan and undergo a qualitative change in ocular power, or is it to undergo genetic recombination, that is, to carry out the so-called purification of ocular power? Also, what level will the evolved Byakugan reach? Will it be the Mangekyou Sharingan? Or the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan? Or perhaps the Rinnegan? Menma-kun, don't tell me you don't know. I believe you definitely know all of this!"

Orochimaru chuckled hoarsely, looked at Menma meaningfully, and said, word by word.

Menma had already been mentally preparing his answer after hearing the first half of Orochimaru's question. It was not beyond Menma's initial expectations, but the last sentence made Menma pause slightly.

"Heh heh, Orochimaru-san values ​​me that much? Does he really think I know everything? Or is Orochimaru-san just curious about my identity?"

Menma lowered his eyelids slightly and looked directly at Orochimaru as he asked.

This dangerous aura was slowly released unintentionally.

Even Orochimaru's pupils constricted slightly involuntarily. In terms of strength, Menma could indeed easily overpower Orochimaru now. Orochimaru himself was well aware of this. If it really came down to a fight, Menma would most likely be able to kill him.

Orochimaru, however, was not afraid.

Because he knew very well that Mianma needed him, and that they wouldn't turn against each other until their respective primary goals were achieved.

Furthermore, even if Orochimaru's prediction was wrong and Menma made a clean and decisive move, Orochimaru wouldn't be worried, as he still had a backup plan.

die?

Sorry, in the current ninja world, Orochimaru may not rank among the top in terms of sheer strength, but when it comes to survival skills, he is absolutely unique.

The art of curse seals.

That's Orochimaru's greatest way to save his life.

Let alone the fact that there is no conflict of interest at the moment, even if there is one later, as long as it doesn't come to the point of a life-or-death struggle, Menma has little interest in taking action against Orochimaru. As for the issue with Sasuke, Menma hopes to resolve it through other means.

"Hehe, Menma-kun, you're overthinking it. I don't care at all about Menma-kun's identity. I only care about what I want to see. If Menma-kun is willing to tell me, that would be the best. If not, why would I force Menma-kun?"

Orochimaru shrugged and said dismissively.

"Haha, Orochimaru-san is still the same as always. Don't worry, I was planning to tell Orochimaru-san about the Byakugan anyway. This contains the research content on the future of the Byakugan. Of course, this is just my personal speculation. Whether it will work or not depends on Orochimaru-san himself. As for the evolved Byakugan, well, maybe it can be comparable to the Rinnegan. Who knows?"

Menma smiled noncommittally, then took out a scroll he had prepared beforehand from his pocket and threw it directly to Orochimaru opposite him, saying something meaningful.

In order to deal with Orochimaru.

Mianma really made thorough preparations, in every aspect.

This is one of my top ten employees.

If you want someone to work, you have to prepare corresponding rewards. In this regard, Menma has never fooled Orochimaru. The evolution of the Byakugan into the Tenseigan is not clearly stated in the original work.

The evolution of the Sharingan is explained clearly in the original work.

The evolution of the white eye.

At that stage, the only reference point was Otsutsuki Toneri, and half of that giant Tenseigan.

The former probably evolved the Tenseigan because his bloodline was pure enough and he combined it with the Byakugan, which was of a different branch but also of high purity, from Hyuga Hanabi.

The latter was simply a giant Tenseigan that was forcibly created by fusing hundreds of Byakugan from different families.

Therefore, all research on the Tenseigan can only be based on these three Tenseigan.

Most of the content recorded by Menma in the scroll consists of these three Tenseigan eyes and the information Menma deduced through these three Tenseigan eyes.

Even the eye technique 'Jōgan', which seems to share the same origin as the Byakugan but is vastly different, was mentioned by Menma.

Menma herself has not conducted the experiments, partly because she doesn't have enough materials, and partly because she simply doesn't have the time to do such research right now.

What Orochimaru can do depends on Orochimaru himself.

Roll your eyes!

Sharingan!

There are also immortal beings.

Menma had already shared as much information as possible with Orochimaru, a development completely different from the original story. Based on this, Menma was genuinely curious about how far Orochimaru could go in his research.

In this life, can Orochimaru truly break free from his constraints and evolve to a new level by relying on these things?

Honestly, Menma is actually a little looking forward to this development, because Orochimaru is truly different from others.

He possesses qualities that no one else in the ninja world has.

Madness is just one of the many terms used to describe it.

Menma doesn't mind helping Orochimaru a bit more, because that would also help himself.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 346 Where the Goal Is

"Snapped!"

Orochimaru caught the scroll with his backhand without any concern that Menma would tamper with it. Upon hearing Menma's next words, a fiery glint appeared in Orochimaru's snake eyes.

Comparable to the Rinnegan!?

Orochimaru thought he had overestimated the Byakugan's potential as much as possible, but he didn't expect it to actually reach this level.

Indeed, Orochimaru had no doubt what Menma said. Even though Menma used a tone of speculation, uncertainty, and even strong subjectivity, Orochimaru still felt that everything Menma said was true and valid.

The scroll was opened directly, as if it couldn't wait.

When you see the very first paragraph.

Orochimaru's pupils flashed with a sharp light, and his hands seemed to tremble slightly, unable to control themselves.

The bright light was due to excitement.

It thirsts for the source of all power.

Seeking the truth of the world.

Orochimaru's greed in this regard is inexhaustible. Why does he pursue immortality? While it is certainly due to his lament about the fragility of life and his unwillingness to die easily, the greater reason is probably that the limited lifespan of humans is not enough for him to study this world.

There are so many things he wants to explore.

A lifespan of only a hundred years is far from enough.

The Reanimation Jutsu was created for this purpose, but such a technique still has great limitations. Orochimaru knew very well that he was still a very long way from immortality. Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths still died due to the limitations of time!

He needs to reach a higher level to transcend all of this.

The path that Menma slowly and subtly points out is still very blurry, but it is the future that Orochimaru yearns for.

No matter how difficult, no matter how unclear.

It's a hundred times better than seeing no possibility at all.

"I see, huh? Interesting, very interesting. It seems we'll need more Hyuga clan bloodlines to study this!"

Orochimaru's snake-like eyes revealed a hint of extreme greed.