The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

"Well, judging from the current situation in the ninja world and the future threats, I also suggest reaching a certain level of agreement with Iwagakure. Of course, specific issues still need to be negotiated more deeply, especially some of the later issues."

Shikaku's last sentence was rather cryptic.

However, Jiraiya and Tsunade, who were present, could still understand what was being said. To put it bluntly, it was about specific cooperation issues, and most importantly, the division of the spoils. Keep in mind that Menma currently had four Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts. (Now there are five; if they knew, they'd probably be even more furious.)

In any other era, any ninja village that acquires four tailed beasts would inevitably be ganged up on. It was only due to the unique circumstances of this period, as well as Menma's methods and strength, that this situation was maintained. However, it is foreseeable that even without this incident between Menma and Konoha, the situation would have been different.

Faced with the enormous profits from just the four tailed beasts, including the most powerful Nine-Tails, the various ninja villages would certainly be eyeing their respective forces covetously.

If you don't take action, you'll be letting yourself down.

"Okay, let's settle on this then. As for the specific details, I'll leave it to you to discuss them. Once a complete agreement is reached, bring it to me for review. Shizune, you'll also be responsible for coordinating and assisting Shizune in carrying out the specific tasks."

Tsunade nodded and looked at Shikaku and Shizune.

"Yes, Fifth Hokage (Yes, I understand, Lady Tsunade, please rest assured.)"

Shikaku and Shizune, who was organizing documents on the other side, also responded in unison.

A storm is brewing anew.

Unlike any period in the previous decades.

The various open and covert clashes that are unfolding now are making the situation in the ninja world even more chaotic. In the original story, at least there were only small skirmishes, and large-scale clashes were almost nonexistent. The only one that could be considered a fierce and intense conflict was the Konoha Crush Plan, but in that battle, neither the Sand Ninja nor the Sound Ninja actually used many troops, and a ceasefire agreement was quickly signed afterward.

It couldn't even be considered a major battle.

The relationship between the five great ninja villages has become somewhat strained.

In the end, they even joined forces to fight against the so-called 'dark forces' led by Obito.

However, the situation in the ninja world in this life has undergone earth-shattering changes. The alliance of Takigakure and Kusanagi Villages, built around Menma, has become another major force in the ninja world. It is a powerful force that has risen to prominence and can easily defeat many ninja villages, making it a new force in the ninja world!

Therefore, even if Obito and Nagato eventually appeared with the Akatsuki organization in this timeline, it would be difficult for the Allied Shinobi Forces to be formed.

Both interests and hatred will be the biggest limiting factors.

And then there's the biggest reason.

Menma would never cooperate with these ninja villages, especially Konoha.

Trust level?

That's a joke.

This is also based on this point.

In the coming period, the various countries of the ninja world will inevitably engage in more intense clashes on different levels. This is destined to make the ninja world even more bloody. The leaders of the various ninja villages are completely unaware of the greater danger brought by Obito, Nagato and others.

Menma, the only one familiar with the plot, has no intention of doing any 'deciphering work' and it's impossible for him to do so. He doesn't care at all about the fate of the other ninja villages; he only cares about his own future and that of his companions.

That's exactly what he's been working towards.

Whether or not one succeeds is one thing, but whether or not one believes in oneself is another. If it weren't for the desire to achieve one's own goals and to live a life that truly belongs to oneself, Menma wouldn't have needed to leave Konoha at all. He could have just quietly waited for Hiruzen Sarutobi to die and for Tsunade to return to the village.

Ultimately, it all comes down to different people having different ambitions.

This is Menma's own choice.

Even though it might be an incomprehensible choice to some, Mianma is happy to accept it.

Each step we've taken so far.

All of these are ways to bring Mianma closer and closer to his goal.

Menma's confidence grew stronger. Although Menma was unaware that the Third Tsuchikage of Iwagakure was plotting to join forces with Konoha to deal with him, even if he knew, he was not afraid, because this was part of his own plan. Obito and Nagato were going to take action against the entire ninja world.

Sorry, that's also Mianma's goal.

The strong stay strong.

Mianma aims to be the ultimate winner, dominating everything!

If we fail, the only outcome is death.

Mianma is aware that he has made his own judgment and should therefore bear the corresponding responsibility.

Therefore, Menma took every step very meticulously and with a slight sense of urgency. Being too familiar with the truth of this world and knowing exactly what threats he would face in the future, Menma dared not relax in the slightest.

This trip was no different. After achieving his goals, Menma hurried back. It was already the end of the year, and Konoha's 62nd year was fast approaching. Time was running out. More importantly, Menma could no longer use the original timeline as a standard of judgment. At most, it could only be a minor reference point. As the saying goes, the plot in this life had changed drastically. Who knew what Obito and Nagato would do!?

Who knows, the Akatsuki might just make a move tomorrow!?

You must maintain the highest level of urgency when making noodles.

We're still short four portions of the Tailed Beast's chakra, so there's no rush. But in terms of the physical body, with Naruto's cells, the Oni-Garuru Technique obtained from Hiruko, and this unexpected bonus—the White Zetsu's body—combining these conditions with the results of Menma and Karin's previous experiments, we can definitely proceed to the final step.

As long as it is completed successfully.

With this, Menma's physical strength is expected to be further enhanced, and the potential of the Sage Body of the Uzumaki Clan can be fully developed.

By then, even in terms of sheer physical strength, Menma will be able to reach the threshold of the Six Paths level.

Only then can further enhancement experiments be carried out.

After all, to truly reach that realm beyond mortals is almost a state that can be called 'god'.

Physical strength.

The development of the immortal body.

It only met half of the requirements.

Spiritual evolution is equally important; the perfect unity of the two is what constitutes the level of the Six Paths and the height of Bloodline Limit.

To become a truly extraordinary being capable of traversing the stars.

That's the goal of Mianma.

Therefore, on the way back, Menma really went all out, hoping to get back to Takigakure Village as soon as possible.

I don't want to see any unexpected events happen.

However, it is precisely at times like these that unexpected events are more likely to occur.

Menma had just returned from the Land of Water to the Land of Rivers on a ship arranged by Orochimaru, and sealed the divided Three-Tails chakra into a specially made scroll for Kabuto Yakushi to take back.

Menma intended to head north, passing through the Land of Rivers and the Land of Grass to return to Takigakure Village. However, she had only just passed through a small town in the Land of Rivers and arrived at an area of ​​the Land of Rivers that was slightly closer to the Land of Wind.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, everything became clear.

Mianma sensed an extremely strong aftershock of the battle coming from him.

The ground trembled slightly.

This is the approximate distance we've determined.

Coupled with such lingering power.

Menma is basically certain that both sides in the battle must be at the Kage level, otherwise a battle between ordinary Jonin would not be able to reach this level.

"Here? There's actually a fight going on? And on this scale?! Could it be..."

Mianma frowned, and a certain thought flashed through his mind.

Then.

"Mao Mian" means to spread one's perception as much as possible.

The chakra fluctuations that were easily detected and the precise location pinpointed were used by Menma to push off with his feet, unleashing a further burst of chakra as he sped towards the location of the battle.

And it was also at the moment when they got closer to the battle zone.

Mianma tried his best to suppress his aura and slowed down his rapid pace. Generally speaking, combatants cannot pay attention to too far distances. Their senses can only cover the surrounding area at most, just enough to ensure that they are not ambushed.

But Menma still felt that he should be as careful as possible.

Who knows, there might be some kind of weirdo among them!?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 360 Different Goals

P.S.: I'm very sorry, I had to go to the village with my supervisor yesterday afternoon and only got back today. It's in the mountains there, and the network signal is very unstable. I couldn't even send out the leave request form.

According to the standards of the ninja world, all three chakra auras belong to the category of strong individuals. However, Menma was unfamiliar with all three chakra auras, meaning he had never seen them before. Originally, according to Menma, it would be best to take a detour and return to the village. However, Menma changed his mind and considered some subsequent issues, as this was the Land of Rivers, not far from the Land of Grass.

Mianma was planning to come and take a look.

Who exactly are the combatants?

This proximity.

Ok.

The aura of chakra was indeed very unfamiliar.

Menma knew all three people fighting, and in fact, he knew each of them better than the last.

Even if it's the first time we've met in this lifetime.

But the familiarity from my past life is too strong.

Especially the two on the opposite side, one fighting fiercely and the other standing by with an indifferent expression, were both wearing black robes with fiery clouds on the base. The fighter had the iconic shark face, and the one standing by had Sharingan eyes that were clearly visible in his pupils.

They were two 'fierce generals' from the Akatsuki organization.

They are two guys that Menma knows all too well—Uchiha Itachi and Hoshigaki Kisame.

As for the other person, although he didn't have many scenes in the original work, he was still a stage boss. He was the biggest remnant of the highest-ranking officials in the Land of Sky who cultivated an artificial version of the tailed beast—the Zero-Tails, and that old guy who went by the name Shennong.

'It's really just these three people? That's quite rare...'

Menma frowned as he watched the battle escalating in the distance, muttering to himself.

This battle is not described in the original work. Perhaps it is due to the changes in the plot of this life, or perhaps it was originally in the original work but was not described.

But regardless of which one...

The moment I saw Shennong, a remnant of the Sky Kingdom.

A restless thought suddenly popped into Mianma's mind.

That is Shennong-san. Menma also wants to take him back. This one is also a priceless existence. In the ninja world, if you want to make a ninja village stronger, you can start from all aspects, but the most direct point is to start from the aspect of equipment.