The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Furthermore, the entire root section must be separated.

The secret service doesn't need that many people.

Tsunade also didn't want to see the Root members sticking together in the future.

Therefore, it is very necessary for Shikaku, the leader of the Konoha Village Jonin team, to guide them. Tsunade is really determined to spend some time to completely eliminate the problems of Root. Once Root is gone, Danzo will become a tiger without claws, and there will be no need to worry too much about Danzo.

Old guys.

Just enjoy your retirement life honestly.

At most, they were given an advisory position with no real power; anything else was not their concern.

"Yes, Hokage-sama."

Shikaku bowed and nodded in response, clearly understanding the implication.

Although Shikaku didn't think the problems within Root could be so easily resolved—not to mention that Mitokado Homura was unlikely to side with his Hokage—Danzo's two or three decades of managing Root and cultivating its loyal followers, along with some special arrangements, were enough to give Shikaku a headache.

There is also the more crucial technique for eradicating the root of tongue-related troubles.

If this problem is not solved.

Even those members of the Root organization who had grievances against Danzo had to obey his orders completely.

That's absolutely true.

However difficult it may be, we must do it.

In a ninja village, there cannot be a second loudest voice.

A shadow's command should be absolute.

Now is the perfect opportunity to temporarily restrain Danzo, or even just weaken the influence of Root.

"Danzo went too far, and Root has been temporarily restricted, but the problem with Menma is indeed very serious. Tsunade, what are your plans? Are you going to stick to the previous approach?"

Jiraiya, who was in the back, walked to Tsunade's side, and spoke with a hint of emotion that he couldn't quite explain, as if he were struggling a little.

If I absolutely have to say something.

Jiraiya is just as conflicted as he is now.

Will he really make a move against the opponent?

Previous actions have proven that the difficulty is extremely high. Konoha also has to consider the impact of external factors, and Jiraiya even has a certain degree of guilt.

This can be seen from the previous two or three meetings and exchanges.

But they won't take action.

The issue of the Nine-Tails is simply unacceptable.

Moreover, Menma's willingness is also a very serious issue; does he even have the possibility of letting go of his hatred?

The news is that Naruto is still alive.

It now belongs to 'Schrödinger's cat'.

Even if a series of pieces of evidence point to the conclusion that Naruto is still alive, it cannot be taken seriously without actually seeing Naruto.

If Menma fully integrates the power of Hidden Light Village in the future, and his own strength further increases...

They're coming to seek revenge on Konoha.

Wouldn't they be shooting themselves in the foot?

A dilemma!

This is a true dilemma.

Even though Jiraiya seemed to have made up his mind when he sent Shikaku on his mission, now he is experiencing a complex mix of hesitation and uncertainty.

This is not a lie.

That was Jiraiya's true nature.

From the earliest struggle for the position of Fourth Hokage, to the so-called prophetic child of Mount Myōboku, to personally training Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan, and later the pursuit of Orochimaru, all of these can show the most authentic side of Jiraiya.

A posture that does not conform to the ninja's standards

"The situation is not clear. It is impossible to say that it is truly certain at the moment. As I just said, the attitude of Iwagakure is very important. As for Kumogakure, Kirigakure, and Sunagakure, they also have their own agendas."

Tsunade also sighed softly.

tangled.

Dilemma.

That's Tsunade's current state of mind.

Regardless of whether she leans to the left or the right, Tsunade feels there are drawbacks. This makes her unsure of the right course of action, leaving her with no choice but to go with the flow and make a relatively reasonable decision based on the current situation.

The impact of that previous major battle was still too direct and profound.

The power of the face is already deeply ingrained in people's minds.

Without a high degree of certainty, Tsunade, and indeed the entire ninja world, would not easily take action against Hidden Light Village.

No one would be willing to be the first to die.

Just like during the three Shinobi World Wars, no ninja village dared to actually launch a sneak attack on Konoha, even though Konoha had deployed all its troops to the front lines. The reason is simple: the existence of the Nine-Tails was the greatest deterrent.

That was a terrifying existence that only the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha could suppress. Even if the Nine-Tails wasn't as strong as people imagined, no one had ever personally experienced it, and none of the ninja villages wanted to be the first unlucky ones to suffer the consequences.

If there's a chance to snag a bargain, who would want to take the plunge?

That's something only a fool would do. That's how the balance of the five great nations of the ninja world has been maintained, and now Hidden Light Village has officially joined this great balance of the ninja world.

Of course, this is just the opinion of ninja villages in other countries.

Menma is still determined to unify the ninja world, and will launch his plan once all his preparations are complete.

"How about I go to Hidden Light Village? I think if Naruto really didn't die at Menma's hands, it means that Menma might actually be able to let go of his hatred. After all, things are different now than before."

Jiraiya pursed his lips, looked up at Tsunade, and said, word by word.

"no!"

Tsunade shook her head and refused without even thinking.

Let Jiraiya go on an adventure!?

Tsunade would absolutely not allow it. Just like in the original story, when Jiraiya planned to infiltrate Amegakure to investigate the Akatsuki's movements and obtain more precise information, Tsunade was actually unwilling to do so. She was well aware of the risks involved.

But Jiraiya remained determined to do it.

Tsunade had no way to stop it.

Is Jiraiya also heading to Hidden Light Village now?

This is fundamentally different from the delegation represented by Shikaku and others, not to mention that Tsunade still has her own selfish motives.

"Tsunade, this is a very necessary thing. We must find out what Menma's true intentions are. Ensuring Naruto's survival is of paramount importance."

But it's obvious.

Jiraiya remained stubborn and opinionated.

It should be said.

In Jiraiya's heart.

The issue of Menma is related to the safety and continuation of Konoha Village in the future, so it is necessary for him to take appropriate risks.

Moreover, Jiraiya was relatively optimistic.

Even if something unexpected happens.

With his own strength, he was quite confident that he could escape from Hidden Light Village.

"Jiraiya, you..."

Upon hearing Jiraiya's words, Tsunade immediately became anxious.

Just as I was about to say something.

"Lord Jiraiya, please forgive my bluntness, but even if you really want to go to Hidden Light Village in person, I personally suggest that you postpone it for a while. Now is not the best time for you to go."

Shikaku, who was in the lower position, spoke first.

Jiraiya and Tsunade were both stunned when they heard Shikaku's words. After a moment, Jiraiya looked at Shikaku with a solemn expression and asked, "Why do you say that? Shikaku, what is your reason?"

That's because...

Shikaku looked directly at Jiraiya with a very serious expression and began to speak slowly and deliberately.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 396 The Final Step of the Experiment

The conflict was directly ignited.

Through this mission, Tsunade finally took real forceful measures against Danzo.

The position of Root Leader was directly revoked.

This also means that Tsunade temporarily took full control of Konoha Village.

Jiraiya's plan to invade Hidden Light Village was also stopped by Shikaku.

Regardless of the plans of the various ninja villages, the ninja world has at least temporarily returned to a state of so-called peace.

Mianma was finally able to free up all her hands and devote herself wholeheartedly to the final step of her experiment.

1 month 30 day.

Guangyin Village.

In the secret chamber beneath the easternmost part of the ninja village.

"Are all the test data normal, Karin?"

Just a few days after Shikaku and his group left Hidden Light Village, Menma, after passing the final round of pre-experiment numerical tests, finally ushered in the final step of the physical enhancement experiment.

In the adjacent cell extraction and reconstitution process.