The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

The moment this list came out, even a fool would know there was something wrong.

Would Konoha really be that stupid?

Therefore, Menma believed that they didn't need to panic at all and could just proceed step by step.

"Yes, Lord Menma."

After confirming the attitude of their master, Mianma, a second time.

Wuwei immediately showed his obedience. Wuwei is a natural-born excellent subordinate. He will offer his opinions on any issue from the beginning, and he will immediately fill in any gaps in the leader's decisions. Once the leader makes a decision, he will definitely carry it out 100%.

Therefore, Wuwei is also the subordinate that Menma currently appreciates and is most satisfied with.

Just like Shikaku under Tsunade, and Kabuto Yakushi under Orochimaru, Menma had always been envious of them.

"Well, there are only a few days left until the festival. I hope everyone will make good preparations. Shibuki-san, you must ensure that the secrecy measures are in place. At this stage, there are many things that we cannot let the outside world know, not even the slightest bit. Utakata-san, I would also appreciate it if you could keep an eye on the defenses during this period."

Mianma said with a solemn expression.

"Yes!!!"

"Let's call it a day then."

Menma nodded, and after he finished speaking, Wuwei, Yugao, Shemu, and the others in the seats below responded in unison.

next second.

They got up together and left the office one after the other.

Only Menma and Karin remained.

"Menma, are we really going to let this go for now? Although it might cause some ripples, I think Wuwei-san's opinion is more reasonable, right? Who knows what those two idiot daimyo might do that is beyond our imagination, like sending someone to announce that the establishment of our ninja village is illegal. That would also have some impact on us, wouldn't it?"

After the others had all left, Karin looked at Menma with a worried expression and asked.

"Don't worry, those daimyo and nobles don't have that kind of courage. If they did, the ninja world wouldn't be in this state now. Remember what I told you about the Twelve Guardian Ninjas of the Land of Fire? In the end, these nobles are just ordinary people. Power and status are important, of course, but life comes first. If they can't survive, everything else is worthless."

Mianma gently shook his head and said.

"Besides, keeping them around might bring unexpected benefits, don't you think?"

"An unexpected bonus, Mianma, what do you mean?"

Karin's eyes lit up, and she asked, seemingly a little eager to try.

"Hehe, no rush. It's just one possibility. We still need to see how we plan and whether the other side cooperates. But as I said before, keeping them around is more beneficial than harmful. So there's no need to rush."

Mianma smiled and waved his hand.

"Hmm! I understand. So, are all the delegations from different ninja villages greeted according to the same standard? Should we pay special attention to Konoha and Iwagakure?"

Before leaving, Karin seemed to remember something, stopped, turned to look at Menma, and asked.

"Well, let's leave it at that for now and make a decision based on the members of their delegation."

Mianma frowned, and after thinking for a while, he shook his head and said.

The reason for this initiative is to proactively invite major countries to participate.

In reality, it was a display of power and a declaration of a redistribution of interests, as the newly rising sixth great nation in the ninja world.

The huge pie of the ninja world naturally needs to be redistributed.

Previously, the interests of the remaining dozens of small and medium-sized countries besides the five major powers were divided based on their different geographical locations and the strength of their ninja villages.

A very direct example is that the Land of Hot Springs was once within the sphere of influence of the Hidden Cloud Village, even though the country itself had its own ninja village.

But whether it's military control or the allocation of mission quotas, everything is decided by the Hidden Cloud Village.

The ninjas want to take on a mission.

Then we'll have to act according to the Cloud Ninja's wishes.

This is why, while the five great nations were hostile to each other in the past, they also worked together to suppress other emerging forces that might rise to power. For example, the Sky Country in the past, and the ghost army created by the special demon, the Wraith, which once swept through a large part of the ninja world and involved the Wind Country and the Earth Country.

They all possess considerable strength and have the potential to threaten the rule of the five major powers.

Therefore, the five great nations joined forces to suppress it. The interests of the ninja world are limited, and we can't let any more party share them!

Menma's integration of the forces of Takigakure and Kusagakure was for the same purpose. All four great ninja villages had come to visit one after another, which only shows that the alliance was not strong enough. Menma's side was also strong enough.

Now we have no choice but to reluctantly acknowledge that Hidden Light Village is the sixth largest country.

At least for now, that's how it seems.

Accepting the invitation is a clear indication of their stance, but of course, the greater intention of these ninja villages is to use this opportunity to conduct reconnaissance!

Let's investigate the secrets of this new ninja village.

Time flies.

While everyone in Guangyin Village was urgently preparing for necessary matters.

The time for the grand ceremony arrived quietly.

Governments from various countries and delegations from the Ninja Village arrived one after another.

Leaving aside the delegations from various governments, the first ninja villages to arrive were Sunagakure and Iwagakure, both arriving three days before the festival. Sunagakure was alright, as it only sent an unknown ordinary Jonin to lead the delegation. Clearly, Maki, as the Kazekage, knew very well that his own ninja village did not have much spare capacity to participate in ninja affairs at the moment.

However, the establishment of Guangyin Village still requires sending someone to participate.

Whether it has value or not is another matter.

This is an event that reflects the status of a great power. If other great powers and ninja villages participate, then they cannot be left behind, unless there is some special reason.

This Jonin from Sunagakure was merely there on Baki's orders to go through the motions; he wouldn't do anything unnecessary.

The latter is different.

The delegation sent by Iwagakure this time was quite impressive. The leader was Huang Tu, who was recognized both inside and outside the village as the most powerful candidate to become the Fourth Tsuchikage. The deputy leader was Kamisumi Ryuu Iwazetsu, the head of the Kamisumi Ryuu clan, one of the few insect-controlling clans in Iwagakure that also had a certain reputation in the ninja world.

In addition, there is Akatsuchi, an elite Jonin who is nominally the Third Tsuchikage's bodyguard but is actually like a disciple, as a member of the delegation.

It is worth mentioning that.

Kurotsuchi, the leg figure from the original work, is also participating as a member of the delegation this time. This means that Kurotsuchi is still very young, and Onoki did not send Han or Roshi as members of the delegation.

Otherwise, if they were to act like they were there to cause trouble, many people would believe it.

The lineup is a bit too luxurious.

So much so that when Menma saw it, his eyes narrowed instantly. Although with his current strength, even if all the people in the Iwagakure delegation attacked him together, they were no match for him alone, their identities were quite special.

and so.

Unlike the delegation from Sunagakure, Menma sent A-Jun to greet them when Huang Tu and his group arrived.

The people who came to greet them were Shibuki and Karin.

Since they are both major powers, they should have the demeanor of major powers. Not to mention, at least for the time being, Hidden Light Village and Hidden Stone Village are still solid allies.

The level of hospitality must be equal.

"Hehe, welcome everyone from Iwagakure. It is truly an honor for Hikari-gakure to have Mr. Huang Tu in person."

It is located at the main gate of the ninja village after its reconstruction.

Shibuki and Karin stood at the very front of the line the moment they saw the group from Iwagakure arrive.

The two of them stepped forward at the same time.

Karin deliberately lagged behind by half a body length.

Shibuki, the former leader of Takigakure Village, stepped forward and greeted Huang Tu, who was also walking at the front, with a smile.

"No, it would be our honor to trouble Lord Shibuki to welcome us."

They saw that it was Shibuki who came to greet them.

A look of obvious joy appeared on Huang Tu's otherwise deceitful and honest face. As he spoke, he quickly stepped forward and grasped She Mu's outstretched right hand.

Regardless, Shibuki was once the leader of Takigakure. In terms of status, he was second only to the Five Kage. Even though he has now voluntarily resigned from his position as leader, he is still a high-ranking member of the sixth great ninja village.

As allies, Huangtu should naturally show them basic respect.

"Hehe, Mr. Huang Tu, you're too kind. Given the deep friendship between our two families, this is exactly what I should do. My name is Karin Uzumaki, and I hope to receive your guidance in the future!"

Karin, who was sitting on one side, also spoke with a smile.

After nearly two years of experience.

Karin is becoming increasingly adept at dealing with people and situations.

Even when facing a veteran ninja like Huang Tu, Karin was able to handle the situation with ease.

The words that Qingyi had spoken earlier, especially in this setting, were a blatant and special declaration.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 373 The Gathering of Ninja Village Delegations from Various Countries

At the moment I heard Karin's words.

Huang Tu's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. After giving Karin a deep look, he said with his usual warm smile, "Haha, so you're Karin-kun. It's a pleasure to meet you. Seeing is believing, Karin-kun is right. Given the relationship between our families, there's no need for such formality." (Note: In Japan, women can also be addressed with "kun," especially when the relationship is casual and the man is significantly older than the woman. Men generally use "kun" to address women as a sign of respect and to avoid seeming presumptuous.)

The other members of the Iwagakure delegation in the back positions were fine.

Only Heitu, as the daughter of Huangtu, couldn't help but purse her lips at this moment. How could Heitu not know her father's personality?

That's why Kurotsuchi glanced at Karin a couple more times.

'Is this the person the old man mentioned, the one whom Whirlpool Face Ma trusts the most? Hmph, he does seem quite decent...'

Kurotsuchi stared intently at Karin with a scrutinizing expression.

Karin, being a sensory type, would naturally notice such gazes easily, but she didn't care. Her attention was almost entirely on Kyoto, because he was one of the strongest people in Iwagakure, as Menma had told her about him!

"Yes, yes, the future of the ninja world will require our two families to work together. Huang Tu-san, please come this way."

The wood in the corner seemed completely oblivious to the 'competition' between the rin and the yellow earth.

With a smile, she turned to the side in an inviting gesture, and spoke softly in that same calm tone.

"Ok!"

Huang Tu nodded with a smile.