The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Unfortunately, he's still a level below.

He's definitely at the level of a super-film.

However, Menma still needs to be cautious when facing these enemies.

He is not immortal.

No matter how much chakra one has, it will eventually run out, not to mention physical strength and energy issues; he is still a perfectly normal human being.

To put it simply, Menma could still be killed by an ordinary ninja.

Therefore, Menma still needs to take each ninja village seriously.

"Hmm, that makes a lot of sense. In that case, I will gladly accept Lord Raikage's kind offer. We, the Hidden Village of Light, will certainly do our utmost to provide assistance in other areas as well."

Menma closed the scroll, handed it to Karin beside him, and then said with a light laugh.

"Karin, you will be in charge from now on and will be in charge of coordinating with Tsuchida-san. Our cooperation can be further deepened. What do you think, Tsuchida-san?"

When Karin received the scroll and saw the details of the upcoming cooperation between the two ninja villages, as well as the joint development of special technologies and regional collaborations, her eyes widened involuntarily.

Because, judging from the current situation of the two ninja villages.

If we were to actually undertake these collaborations...

It's obvious that the Hidden Cloud Village is giving the Hidden Light Village a freebie, isn't it?

Although these contents were mentioned to some extent in the earliest peace agreement, both sides basically regarded them as empty words.

Under normal circumstances, no one would take it seriously.

This strategy of the Hidden Cloud Village can be said to be a common practice of the five great ninja villages over the past few decades.

Everyone is aware of this.

But judging from the current situation, it seems that the Hidden Cloud Village is really serious about coming, right? Because they've already started preparing the necessary supplies.

Just like before, my face was numb and my heart was shaken.

Karin is also completely baffled.

Would the Hidden Cloud Village really be so kind?

Is this a joke?

But with outsiders present, Karin held back for the time being. She subconsciously pushed up her black-rimmed glasses, nodded earnestly, and replied, "Yes, Lord Tenkage, no problem!"

"Yes, Lord Tenkage is right. Our cooperative relationship can definitely be further deepened. In that case, I won't disturb you any longer. Please excuse me for today."

Tu Tai stood up, still with that peaceful expression, and bowed slightly in response.

Mianma nodded and said with a smile.

"Karin, please deliver this to the mulberry tree for me."

"Tutai-san, this way please."

Karin also stepped forward, opened the conference room door first, and said with a smile.

"Hehe, thank you for your trouble, Karin-kun."

Tu Tai said with a smile.

Just as Tu Tai walked lightly to the doorway, about to leave...

"Oh, right, Tsuchida-san, you can answer Raikage about the thing you promised before. That is, the return deadline for Yugito-san. I have already resolved the remaining issues here, and Yugito-san will be able to return soon. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be within half a month at most, before the end of the month."

As if suddenly remembering something, Mianma abruptly uttered these words.

Tsuchida's step, which he had just taken, froze instantly. Even with his composure, he showed a look of disbelief at that moment. He immediately turned around, knowing he shouldn't, but forcibly controlling himself, yet a trace of urgency still showed. Tsuchida stared straight at Menma and asked, "Is what Lord Tenkage said true?"

"Hehe, Tsuchida-san, I already said before that Yugito-san was left behind only because there were some minor issues to deal with. Now that those issues are resolved, it's natural that Yugito-san can return. Did Tsuchida-san still doubt me before?"

Mianma said with a smile.

After returning from outside the village.

Menma combined the different research findings he obtained from the White Zetsu, Hiruko, and Shennong, extracted the necessary and useful information, and combined it with the repeated tests that Karin had conducted after his departure. It can be said that he has already initially completed the experimental goals he set earlier.

If everything goes smoothly.

Menma could immediately extract the Two-Tails Matatabi from Yugito's body, and could almost certainly save Yugito's life.

Of course, it's very possible that he'll only survive.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 380 The Invasion from the Shadows

Although there is no precedent for this.

But Menma had this confidence, which was also a necessary condition for him to agree to the trip. Therefore, Menma didn't mind saying it now to whet Tsuchida's appetite. The most important thing was to further test Tsuchida.

Menma still felt that everyone in the Hidden Cloud Village harbored malicious intentions.

He wanted to try using Yukito as an example.

Menma still didn't believe that the Hidden Cloud Village would turn a blind eye to Yugito.

The performance of the earthen platform just now undoubtedly proves this point.

The Hidden Cloud Village still hasn't given up on rescuing Yugito. In fact, it's quite possible, since she's a Jinchuriki. No ninja village would easily give up such a strategic weapon.

To reiterate, Yukito is not the most important person.

The second tail is the key.

From the perspective of the Hidden Cloud Village.

The extraction of a tailed beast signifies the death of its jinchūriki.

Now, Menma says that Yugito can be put back.

Doesn't that mean they're willing to return the Two-Tails to Kumogakure? It's fair to say that at that moment, Tsuchida was deeply shocked.

It's like a pie fell from the sky!

And it's an extremely exaggerated kind.

The earthen platform was completely smashed and looked like it was in a daze.

Could it be that Menma saw the goodwill shown by their own ninja village? And they're willing to accept it? Is releasing Yugito an olive branch extended by Menma?

Tu Tai's brain also started working at a rapid pace at this moment.

Many possibilities have been taken into consideration.

But they were all abandoned by them one by one.

It should be said that even someone as intelligent as Tu Tai was a little confused at this moment, but whatever it was.

Menma promises the return of Mujin.

Once you've confirmed this, nothing else matters.

Tsuchikage was well aware that his family had a huge weakness in the hands of the other side. All the previous arrangements, including today's probing, were at least half for Yugito. But neither Tsuchikage nor the Fourth Raikage believed that Menma would easily return the Two-Tails to their Hidden Cloud Village.

Therefore, the strategy adopted this time.

It was all just to lure the Hidden Village into a trap.

But now it seems...

It seems like we used a little too much force?

He wanted to really figure out Menma's intentions, but the current situation didn't allow Tsuchida to hesitate any longer. So, after taking a deep breath and forcibly calming himself down, he...

"If that's the case, then I'm naturally very grateful for Lord Tenkage's magnanimity. When I return, I will definitely report everything to Lord Raikage. May the friendship between Kumogakure and Kougakure last forever!"

With a serious expression, Tu Tai looked directly at Mianma and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, the friendship between our two villages will last forever."

Mianma smiled slightly and said meaningfully.

at that moment.

A faint sense of unease arose in my heart.

But I still can't find any clues.

Tu Tai could only forcefully suppress his anger. After bowing once more, he strode away. This time, unlike before, his unsteady steps revealed the turmoil in his heart.

When Menma saw this scene, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Because that's the effect that the dough needs.

If he can't see through the other party's intentions, that's okay. He can just make his own move. The best way to counter the other party's moves is to let him fight his own moves while we fight our own.

The core of any plan must be to unfold at your own pace.

"Kumogakure, Fourth Raikage, let me see what kind of sinister intentions you harbor!"

Mianma narrowed his eyes slightly, and his right index finger tapped lightly on the table.

"Flawless".

"Yes, Lord Tenkage."

After a moment's thought, those words were uttered softly.

On the right, Wu Gou, who had remained silent the entire time, stepped forward and bowed slightly in response.

"Draw a suitable squad from the Anbu and send it into the Land of Lightning. Give me as much information as possible about the current situation of the Cloud Ninja. Remember, they don't need to go deep into the heart of the Cloud Village. I only need information about the border areas."

Intelligence on the movements of all parties.

It requires firsthand knowledge.

Although the village has a dedicated intelligence unit responsible for the relevant work.

But as someone in a superior position.

Intelligence sources cannot be limited to just one channel; having both overt and covert channels is the basic approach. Moreover, to be even more cautious, Menma would also obtain necessary information from Orochimaru, compiling intelligence gathered from investigations by all three parties.

The information is then mutually verified and refined.