The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

No, if I had to say, the Uchiha clan is the one in this world who understands love the most, because a person without love in their heart cannot awaken the Sharingan, even though the Sharingan of the Uchiha clan is essentially the result of spiritual evolution.

However, throughout the Uchiha clan's thousand-year history, almost everyone who awakened the Sharingan did so because of a certain event.

Especially the Mangekyou Sharingan; I wouldn't say 100%, but it's almost certain that it's only because of the loss of a loved one that one can awaken this eye.

How can one have such intense feelings if they don't understand love?

It's just that the Uchiha clan's love is sometimes too prone to extremes, and the stubbornness and pride hidden deep in their bones are too strong, which makes the Uchiha clan more prone to fanaticism than ordinary people.

On this basis.

After Hashirama Senju's death, Tobirama Senju's policies were almost entirely focused on suppressing the Uchiha clan.

However, this Second Hokage did offer some benefits to the Uchiha clan, such as the Konoha Police Department (which had both advantages and disadvantages), and taking Uchiha Kagami as his disciple (this was a genuine strategy to reassure them, and also Tobirama's strategy of sowing discord).

In addition, during that period, the Uchiha clan did indeed launch a rebellion of a considerable scale.

Despite being in the wrong, Tobirama Senju wielded both the stick and the carrot. At least during Tobirama's time, the Uchiha clan was relatively well-behaved and could be considered members of Konoha. However, after Tobirama's death, the subsequent "high-IQ" Konoha F4 – Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane – completely let themselves go, only remembering their teacher's instructions that the Uchiha clan was an evil and dangerous clan.

They did not inherit even half of their teacher's political skills.

Perhaps Hiruzen Sarutobi once had the same thoughts and strategies as Tobirama Senju, but his indecisiveness, coupled with his personal abilities being no match for Tobirama Senju, ultimately led to the Uchiha clan becoming increasingly alienated and drifting further and further away from the village.

The root cause is one thing that wasn't done right: fairness, and damn fairness!!

Even if you can't truly be fair, or you're unwilling to be fair, you can't show it on the surface. At the very least, the most important thing is to make everyone feel less unbalanced inside.

The annihilation of the Uchiha clan is the best example.

While their clan certainly faced its darkest end—with only two or three members remaining—Konoha Village also suffered a significant loss!

The Uchiha clan is known as the largest clan in the ninja world.

The annihilation of such a ninja clan is a huge blow to the fighting strength of a ninja village.

Therefore, Menma must learn from this lesson: the merger of Takigakure and Kusagakure must be carried out in the fairest way possible.

At the very least, it has to look like that on the surface.

Having the Shadow Guards of the Immaculate Organization is the first thing to do.

The next issue involves the allocation of the most important senior management positions, which should also be addressed to the extent possible to satisfy both parties.

"Yes, Lord Menma, the initial screening of personnel has been completed. Here is the list, please take a look."

Wugou also took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it directly to Menma at the head of the table. The first and most important reason why Menma did not take Wugou with him on this trip was that Menma wanted Wugou to personally look after Naruto. The other reason was that he wanted Wugou to select the first batch of Shadow Guards.

The quantity doesn't need to be large.

However, a configuration of 24 people in six teams is still needed.

Neither Takigakure nor Kusagakure has an ANBU organization like the Five Great Ninja Villages. It should be said that only the Five Great Ninja Villages have the resources to form such a special force.

Menma also plans to use his Shadow Guards as the core and then gradually expand the scale. After all, the 'Anbu' organization needs to be filled with real elites, but at this stage, the number of elite ninjas in the two ninja villages is still too small. It is necessary to prioritize ensuring the organization in the open.

The barrier team, the sealing team, and the air combat unit that will be formed next all require ninjas with extremely high chakra control.

If too many people are transferred from the Dark Division.

These special forces units will be short-staffed.

Therefore, before Menma left the village, he instructed Mugou not to be too strict about the selection criteria and number of Shadow Guards, since neither of the two ninja villages had the resources to make such a selection.

Wugou clearly obeyed Menma's orders completely.

Upon seeing the preliminary list selected by Wugou.

Mianma nodded in satisfaction.

This list may not be of the highest quality or the most distinctive, but it truly takes into account people from all walks of life in the two ninja villages. It includes not only descendants of Jonin who originally held important positions, but also some ninjas who can be considered to be from clans, as well as some excellent ninjas from commoner backgrounds.

It can be said that Wugou completed the task assigned by Menma exceptionally well.

Another crucial point is that Wugou clearly understands the art of being a subordinate, as he selected about 40 people on this list, not the 20 or so that Menma initially mentioned.

The straightforward approach is to use the flour to sift out the impurities.

It can be said that they have done a very good job in every aspect.

As Menma smiled, he took out a pen from the table and started drawing circles and crosses on it. In less than ten minutes, Menma had selected a list of 24 people.

It also includes the leaders of 6 squads, plus Wugou.

These 25 people will become Menma's direct subordinates in the new ninja village, and will be his subordinates who will be with Menma almost all the time in the future.

This is the duty and authority of the Shadow Guard.

"That's settled then. Send the list out today, and have them gather here tomorrow. You will be in charge of integrating it, Wugou."

Mianma handed the scroll back with a calm tone.

"Yes, Lord Menma, I will complete the integration in the shortest possible time."

Wu Gou also extended both hands and solemnly accepted the scroll, replying with a very serious expression.

"Yes, I trust you to handle things."

Mianma nodded slightly and said.

"Also, has Naruto been doing anything reckless during this time?"

The official business has been completed.

They should also inquire about private matters.

Moreover, in a sense, this is a private matter that is far more important than many official matters.

Naruto's identity is truly extraordinary.

To most people, Naruto is already the son of the Fourth Hokage and Menma's younger brother. Menma's ninjas, led by Muku, must treat him with utmost care. For Menma, Naruto's identity as the reincarnation of Ashura Chakra is even more certain.

That's the kind of guy he is.

It is no exaggeration to give it any importance.

This can be considered Menma's only 'indecisive' choice.

"Yes, young master Naruto has been quite well-behaved during this period and has not done anything beyond the scope you set. He usually just wanders around the village and chats with some people. Of course, he has also followed your orders to disguise himself before going out."

Wu Gou lowered her head slightly, still replying in a very respectful tone.

Naruto's chakra usage was also restricted.

Although the existing chakra-limiting equipment cannot completely suppress chakra, under normal circumstances, Naruto is unable to use any ninjutsu. Since he cannot refine chakra, at most he is only slightly stronger than an ordinary person due to his physical abilities. Menma doesn't really care if others find out that Naruto is still alive.

But keeping it a secret is the best option.

It can save a lot of trouble.

"I see..."

With a slight raise of his eyebrows, he murmured softly.

However, Naruto has actually stayed in the ninja village obediently during this period, which has really exceeded Menma's expectations.

Menma originally thought that Naruto would definitely try to escape, or try to send a message to Jiraiya, Tsunade and others.

This is why Menma insisted on keeping Mugou in the village and specifically instructed Karin about it.

But unexpectedly, Naruto really was that honest.

It's been so long.

There was no unusual activity at all.

Could it be that I really made a wrong judgment?

Thinking about this.

Menma planned to visit his younger brother, Naruto. Including this trip, it had been nearly 20 days since he had faced Naruto directly.

The last time I saw Naruto was to extract cells from his body for related activation research.

Sometimes, you can only truly understand a person's thoughts by meeting them face-to-face.

Takigakure Village, the northernmost region.

This is where most of the ninjas of Takigakure who hold important positions in the village live.

Naruto was also arranged to live here by Menma.

Around him, at least eight Takigakure ninja were watching over Naruto 24 hours a day. The two leaders were both Jonin, which would be considered quite good even among the five great ninja villages.

He's at least no weaker than Genma Shiranui, who was killed by Menma.

Furthermore, he is always accompanied by two sensory ninjas.

With Naruto's chakra suppressed and not being the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki in this life, keeping an eye on these people was more than enough.

To be honest, purity is only a last resort.

Under normal circumstances.

Menma doesn't feel the need for Wugou to intervene.

"So, your lives now are very different from before?"

"Yes, it's all thanks to Lord Menma's arrival. Young man, since you're new to the village, you must obey Lord Menma's orders and not act recklessly. As long as you follow Lord Menma, life will definitely get better and better."

When the dough reaches the desired consistency.

Naruto was squatting under the eaves of a house, helping an old man with chores, and chatting happily with him as he did so.

Because of the restriction on chakra, the transformation technique cannot be used.

The only option is the most traditional clothing and disguise. The most direct way is to cover up Naruto's blond hair by wrapping it in a headscarf. Anyway, many people in this world do this, so it's not uncommon.

This includes, but is not limited to, wearing glasses without a prescription, changing one's previous attire, and wearing dark-colored clothes.

In any case, unless you are very familiar with Naruto, it would be difficult for anyone to recognize him even if they were looking at him up close.

Of course, this excludes ninjas with sensory abilities.

The chakra restriction equipment only prevents Naruto from easily refining chakra; it doesn't make Naruto's chakra disappear. The sensory technique can still easily lock onto Naruto's chakra.

However, it's impossible for someone like that to get close to Naruto.

Even if the ninjas arranged by Menma are no longer useful, they can still issue necessary warnings.