The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Entrusting it to him is the most appropriate choice, both in terms of trust and considering the feelings of others.

"Okay, I'll get on it right away."

Shibuki immediately nodded.

He left in a hurry to carry out the most important preliminary preparations for the formation of the air combat force. This surprised Menma, who was planning to explain some other things, and then he couldn't help but smile.

'Never mind, I can give you the same instructions later.'

Mianma gently shook his head.

The plan went very smoothly.

The future is becoming increasingly clear.

If her plans in the other area proceed smoothly, Menma will have a greater chance of taking control of her own future.

"Karin, what stage has the merger of the ninja villages reached? Is everything going smoothly?"

After Shibuki left.

Menma also turned to look at Karin, who had been sitting quietly to the right listening to Menma and Shibuki's conversation from the beginning, and said softly.

"Yes, everything is going relatively smoothly. With Wuwei-san overseeing things in Kusagakure, there are basically no problems. The Jonin holding important positions in both villages have also agreed to the village merger plan."

Karin smiled and nodded in reply.

"Everyone? Not a single person objected?"

With a slight raise of his eyebrows, he said with a hint of surprise.

The merger of the ninja villages is clearly an inevitable trend that anyone with a modicum of intelligence can see, and it is the most beneficial course of action for the two major ninja villages to secure their positions in the ninja world in the future.

But humans are such complex beings.

What is beneficial to the collective may not be beneficial to oneself.

Not to mention, we also have to take into account the stubbornness of some old-fashioned people.

Mianma was mentally prepared for some, or even more, people to object, but it seems that not a single person has objected?

How can this be?

Menma stared intently at Karin with a strange look in his eyes.

"Yes, at first some of our comrades did not quite understand or accept it, but through the efforts of Shibuki-san, Mui-san, and others, we have managed to change their minds, and now everyone agrees with the ideals of a ninja village."

Karin coughed lightly and spoke in a more tactful tone.

Such an answer.

Mianma also showed a look of being both amused and exasperated.

"Why be so secretive with me, Karin? Just say what's on your mind if you're having trouble."

Menma patted Karin's little head and said with a smile.

"Well, it was just some minor issues that I didn't want to distract you, and they've all been resolved, so you don't need to worry, Menma."

Karin looked embarrassed and pushed up her black-rimmed glasses before replying in a low voice.

"Hehe, I know all that, so thank you, Karin."

Menma, with a gentle expression, continued to stroke Karin's little head in a very gentle way.

A look of great joy appeared on Karin's little face.

"What about Daimyo? Is there any problem there?"

Mianma then asked.

"Judging from the current negotiations, things are not going so smoothly. The daimyo of both countries, as well as the nobles and politicians below them, do not seem to be so opposed to the merger of our two ninja villages. But in reality, it is clear that they are very wary, or even panicked, about the merger of our two ninja villages. They have been using other problems and difficulties as excuses to fob us off."

Karin said with a slight frown.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 366 Title

"Hehe, that's normal. The relationship between the country and the ninja village has always been very tense. You know, Karin, before the one country, one ninja village system was established by Senju Hashirama, ninjas were almost all grouped together as families and then employed by individuals or countries. In fact, a considerable number of ninjas were subordinates of these daimyo and nobles, directly obeying their orders. But now? With the ninja village system and the existence of the Kage, the daimyo can no longer directly command the ninjas. And since ninjas are beings with extraordinary power, how can these daimyo and nobles not be worried? Worried that one day their positions will be directly insecure."

Mianma smiled gently and said.

"Is that so? But over all these years, the ninja villages haven't interfered in national affairs, have they? Even the daimyo are still sitting comfortably in their positions, aren't they?"

Karin nodded first, then tilted her head and asked with a puzzled look.

"That's because it hasn't been long. How many years has it been since the Five Great Nations were established? Less than 62 years. The problems haven't really surfaced yet. What if one day a ninja feels dissatisfied with the status quo? Besides, Karin, it's only the Five Great Nations that haven't run into problems. What about the examples of smaller countries that have problems? Over the decades, there have been more than a dozen small countries destroyed because of ninjas. What if this scale expands? That's why I say that a country with such a system is unhealthy and unreasonable. One of the Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Land of Fire once said something very reasonable: How can a country have two jewels? That's simply courting death."

At this point, Menma couldn't help but recall his past life and discussions with some fellow Naruto fans, as well as some online friends, about the nation-ninja village system in this world.

If we must say something, the ninja village system established by Hashirama Senju was an advanced system at his time. It allowed fighting clans to join the same ninja village, which did reduce conflicts and contradictions. It was a path to 'unification' in itself, but Hashirama Senju did not take it thoroughly enough.

Since the goal is to reduce conflict and move towards peace, why not set our sights on the entire ninja world?

In addition, there is the relationship between the country and the ninja village.

Neither Hashirama nor Tobirama later truly resolved the issues, and as time went on, the contradictions naturally accumulated.

Now that Menma plans to merge Takigakure and Kusagakure, it would be a miracle if the daimyo of both countries could accept it normally.

Think for a second.

Menma also worries that the leaders of the ninja village might be plotting against him.

After all, it was in front of a ninja.

Ordinary people are too weak. Even a well-trained army, equipped with firearms and using human lives to fight, can only deal with Jonin at most. Once they reach the Kage level, especially with power similar to that of a Tailed Beast, they are much weaker.

All it brings to ordinary people is despair.

As I said before, this world's technology tree is completely off track. If it could reach the level of military technology in Menma's previous life, things like tailed beasts would definitely still be out of the question. But as for ninjas, unless they reach the level of Hashirama Senju or Madara Uchiha, or are special ninjas who can use space-time jutsu, then...

The army can definitely suppress it.

The weapons Mianma encountered in his previous life—land, sea, and air—were all far more ruthless than the last, not to mention strategic weapons, whose destructive power was even more exaggerated. Just how far could they go in this world?

It's hard to say about the texture of the noodles.

No one can say for sure without having used it themselves.

Not to mention that the world's technology tree is completely off track now. Even if Menma tries his best to correct it, it won't be corrected in a short time. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it would take decades. Menma doesn't have that time and energy right now.

Moreover, the enemies he would face would be too formidable to be matched with, even with the time and effort he had to develop the necessary weapons.

The levels of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha have already surpassed the realm of humanity.

Not to mention the six realms of existence.

That is a realm that can absolutely be called 'godlike'.

Stars roam freely, and the world undergoes tremendous changes.

And that eternal life.

Is this still a level that humans can reach?

No.

This is God.

Therefore, it is impossible for modern noodle manufacturers to take the technological route; at least for now, that would be a "wrong path."

He must walk the path of the king that belongs to this world.

"Therefore, the opposition from these daimyo is quite reasonable. Don't dwell on this. Just cut to the chase. Reporting to the daimyo of both countries is enough to complete the necessary procedures. Whether they agree or not, they will eventually agree reluctantly. Don't worry about the supplies and money; they will provide them!"

Menma said with a slightly cold expression.

Compared to the opposition within the village, Menma didn't care at all about the opinions of the two governments.

Menma couldn't quite understand why the ninjas of this world still had to abide by the so-called Old Testament. Perhaps there was indeed a reason for such a rule, but Menma had no intention of considering it.

If he fails, all that's left for him is death.

If he succeeds, Menma plans to drastically reform the existing national-ninja village system. Regardless of the approach taken, it will be enough for Menma to decide that he no longer needs to care about the opinions of these 'ordinary humans'.

Ultimately, Menma is not a native of this world in the strictest sense; he has lived two lives.

"Yes, I understand what you mean, Mianma."

After understanding Menma's attitude.

Karin nodded emphatically in reply.

Previously, she had mistaken the issue of secondary versus primary importance, thinking that more attention should be paid to the national level, since the necessary resources and money for the ninja village depended on the government. Karin also thought that she should proceed slowly and gradually gain the true recognition of the daimyo and nobles.

"Well, it's already December, and the New Year is just around the corner. In this last period of time, we need to complete all the necessary preparations so that we can announce our arrival to the entire ninja world with a new look in the new year."

Menma spoke in a deep voice with a very serious expression.

"Ah, don't worry, Menma! By the way, what are you planning to do about the new ninja village's name? And what should you be called from now on?"

Karin nodded first, then thought of a question and asked.

"The name of the new ninja village... let's call it Light, the Light of Hope."

Hearing Karin's question.

Mianma was taken aback for a moment, and a number of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

at that moment.

To be honest, many names came to mind, but in the end, it settled on the word 'light'.

This is Mianma's expectation.

This is the direction that Mianma strives for.

He not only wanted to bring hope to himself, but also to give his followers a bright future.

"A beacon of hope? Hidden Light Village?"

Karin blinked, a look of delighted agreement on her face, and quickly nodded, saying, "It's a very nice name. Then we'll call it Hidden Light Village. But what else do we need to call it? After the ninja villages merge, it will be a great power in terms of scale and other aspects. I think that after you succeed to the position of leader, you should also be called Kage. We need to choose a title for Kage."

"The title of 'Shadow'..."