The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Naruto patted his chest vigorously and said confidently.

"Kids shouldn't talk big. I think it's more reliable for your captain to say this!"

Tazuna glanced at Naruto, his expression full of distrust, and said...

"!! What did you say! Then I definitely must..."

Upon hearing Tazuna's words, Naruto instantly became anxious and wanted to say something to show his strength.

"Alright, Naruto, Tazuna-san, don't worry, I'll lead the team. This C-rank mission is no problem at all, so don't worry!"

Kakashi waved his hand, interrupting Naruto, then turned to look at Tazuna and spoke with the calmest tone and the most confident words.

Tazuna's heart sank slightly upon hearing Kakashi's words, but the shrewd old man showed no emotion on the surface. Instead, he bowed slightly to Kakashi and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Ninja Master!"

"Then let's set off tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM sharp. Please meet us at the main gate of the village on time, is that alright?"

Kakashi stepped forward, took the mission scroll from his companion, and then turned to Tazuna to speak.

"Yes, I have no problem at all."

Tazner said with a smile, and then stepped out of the mission building.

"Alright, you four should go back and pack your things. This mission will take at least three or four days. Prepare your necessary luggage and meet us at the main gate tomorrow. Understand?"

This was the first time Kakashi had spoken to the four members of his team with such a serious expression since he began leading the team.

Regardless, this was the first time their team had left the village, and things were different now than in their time. Kakashi felt it was necessary for Menma, Naruto, and the others to have a clearer understanding of the situation, even if it was just a C-rank mission!

"Yes, Kakashi-sensei (Kakashi-nii)!"

The four men, including Mianma, responded in unison.

"Just you wait and see, Third Generation Grandfather, we will definitely complete the mission successfully this time!"

Before leaving.

As if to prove himself, Naruto clenched his right fist and swung it twice, looking at Hiruzen Sarutobi with great confidence.

"Hehe, then I'll be waiting for your good news!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled lightly and replied.

And then, quite unexpectedly...

He glanced at Mianma indifferently.

Almost no one present noticed, except for Menma. Kagura's perception had matured, and she had reached an agreement with Kurama within her. Menma could now easily detect the special attention others were paying to her!

Even just a tiny bit!

None of them could escape the senses of Mianma.

In other words, while there are indeed many people in this world who can defeat or even kill Menma, absolutely no one can ambush Menma!

Unless you can go to the ultimate speed, but even then, Menma's body just can't react in time, but he can still sense it on a mental level!

'Hmph, that old geezer!'

Menma snorted inwardly, but outwardly, he remained expressionless, just like Kakashi and the others.

He stepped forward, turned around, and followed behind Kakashi.

The five members of Class 7 also left the mission building at the same time, and went back to their respective homes to make the necessary preparations before leaving the village.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 46 First Time Leaving the Village

The next day, at 7:45 a.m.

Inside the main gate of Konohagakure.

"Whoosh!"

Menma, carrying her backpack, flew swiftly from the distant rooftops, stopping abruptly at a nearby point. There, four figures, including her employer Tazuna, stood in place.

The other two are Kakashi and Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura.

Like Menma, they each carried a backpack, which contained some necessary ninja tools and daily necessities.

This is also the standard procedure for ninjas leaving the village to carry out missions.

And that was right when Menma arrived.

"Oh, oh, oh! I'm here! I'm here!"

In a distant location.

A golden figure flashed over, and Naruto's familiar, loud voice rang out.

"Okay, everyone's here. Let's go!"

Kakashi nodded slightly as he watched Naruto rush towards him. After handing the exit permit to the ninja guarding the main gate, he led Menma, Naruto, and the others away from Konoha and headed straight for the Land of Waves.

It was almost at the same time.

Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)

A corner of the northwest.

In a secret room somewhere in the underground base of the Roots.

Danzo Shimura also received the relevant information immediately.

A hint of extreme ruthlessness also emanated from Danzo's one exposed eye.

"Hai!"

Words uttered softly.

"Whoosh!"

From the shadowy corner, a dark figure suddenly appeared.

"Go, deliver that thing we agreed on to Orochimaru, and tell him that I agree to his plan, but he must first show me some sincerity!"

Danzo said in a detached tone.

"Yes, Lord Danzo!"

After bowing his head in response, the dark figure leaped up and vanished from the spot.

"Hmph, letting a 12-year-old Nine-Tails Jinchuriki leave the village so easily, Hiruzen, I think you've really gone senile. Don't blame me for being ruthless!!!"

Danzo seemed to be able to see Hiruzen Sarutobi's figure far away in the mission center building through those many barriers, his words filled with a chilling intent.

Unlike Konoha, which reached its second peak before the Third Shinobi World War, and unlike the early days of Konoha when it easily dominated the entire shinobi world, the current Konoha can truly be described as being in a period of transition.

The pillars of the family either all grew old or died one after another in battle.

Among today's young and middle-aged generation, there are very few people who are worthy of attention.

This has led to Menma, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, becoming an unprecedentedly important figure. If a new Shinobi World War were to break out, Konoha would inevitably have to rely on the power of Menma, the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki!

The current Konoha is a behemoth that appears powerful on the outside but is actually extremely weak on the inside. Without something to support it, it would be easy for it to collapse and die with just a gentle push!

therefore.

Any unusual action or encounter by Mianma will attract everyone's attention, and this first departure from the village is an important milestone!

Menma herself is actually aware of this to some extent.

But for Mianma, a little more attention is fine.

As long as it doesn't actually affect him, it doesn't matter. All he needs to do now is to survive, develop his character, and wait for the right opportunity!

And this golden opportunity is getting closer and closer!

Menma strode away from Konoha Village, glancing back at the massive main gate of Konoha Village behind him, a peculiar glint appearing in his eyes.

A group of people traveling on their way.

Because the employer, Dazner, is an ordinary person.

The seventh squad could only move forward at the same speed as ordinary people, on foot.

At this pace, it would normally take more than a day to reach the Land of Waves.

And you also have to be lucky enough to find a boat to take.

Otherwise, if you factor in the waiting time...

It does indeed take more than two days to travel back and forth.

At the moment of departure.

Kakashi also gave the younger members of the team a brief overview of the relevant information, since this was the first time Menma, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura had left the village.

"Only one day? That certainly doesn't seem far! But, Tazuna-san, why don't you hire ninjas from your own country? It's just a C-rank mission; ordinary ninjas could handle that, right?"

After listening, Sakura nodded and looked at Tazuna with a curious expression, asking him a question.

Naruto and Sasuke, who were standing to the side, were also looking at Tazuna, clearly showing that they were also somewhat interested in the question.

Only Mianma remained calm.

"Little girl..."

"Ah, you can just call me Sakura!"

"Well, Sakura, our Land of Waves is just a small country. The entire country is only about the size of a single major city in the Land of Fire. It's impossible for us to have our own ninja villages or ninjas. We might occasionally have some wandering ninjas, but hiring those people is too risky. Naturally, seeking out legitimate ninjas is the safest approach! Konoha is one of the Five Great Nations and the closest to our Land of Waves, so naturally I'll come to Konoha to issue missions!"

Tazna said with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh, is that so?"

Sakura's face showed a look of realization, and she nodded.

Although Sakura Haruno is a top student in theoretical knowledge, the Ninja Academy doesn't teach everything. The theoretical knowledge is almost entirely related to ninjas, and other knowledge and information are only touched upon in a small part. The focus is mainly on teaching the Will of Fire, the origin of Konoha Village, and a brief introduction to the Five Great Nations. Other content simply cannot be learned at the Ninja Academy.

Therefore, it is only natural that Sakura, Naruto, Sasuke, and others would have a distorted understanding of the ninja world's structure.

"So, besides the Five Great Nations, there aren't any other countries with proper ninjas? Speaking of which, who else besides Konoha is among the Five Great Nations?"

In terms of theoretical knowledge.