The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

"Taking it back is inevitable, but not now, and we can't do it on our own. Lord Raikage, I suggest we change our previous plan. Perhaps we should try to strengthen our ties with Konoha and Iwagakure."

Tsuchikage took a deep breath, walked lightly to a position close to the Fourth Raikage, and spoke in a very serious tone.

The extent of Hidden Light Village's strength is currently beyond Tsuchida's full estimation.

However, it can be determined that even if Iwagakure and Konohagakure went all out, they would not be able to take down Hidden Light Village in one fell swoop.

The two tails were extracted, and Yugito was still alive.

This not only means that Menma's side has gained another Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast, but also that they need to re-evaluate Menma's own strength, or rather, his strength in other aspects.

If they choose to side with Hidden Light Village as before, the situation will be beyond their control.

The outcome was certainly not what the Hidden Cloud Village wanted to see.

From the perspective of the overall situation of Kumogakure, the best outcome is still that Hidden Light Village is defeated, and then Hidden Leaf Village and Hidden Stone Village must suffer at least as heavy a blow as Kumogakure suffered in this war.

Ideally, we could also directly pull one of them into a self-destruction scenario.

Only then can it align with the interests of their Hidden Cloud Village.

Only then will the Hidden Cloud Village have a chance to regain the Two-Tails, and perhaps even more!

"Contact both of them?"

The Fourth Raikage frowned.

Uzumaki Menma was certainly the Fourth Raikage's greatest enemy, but Iwagakure was an enemy he hated even more, whether it was the large number of ninjas killed or wounded by Iwagakure's attack this time, the loss of key territory, or the death of his father in battle more than a decade ago.

The old and new grudges are now completely uncountable.

Of the original five great ninja villages, Kumogakure and Iwagakure were the true mortal enemies.

To make the Fourth Raikage choose to ally with Iwagakure? That would be worse than killing him. As for Konoha, the Fourth Raikage has always had little affection for it. He despises and distrusts Konoha from the bottom of his heart.

Why did the Fourth Raikage take the lead in the previous war?

This is also one of the most important reasons.

"Lord Raikage, this is the only option. Uzumaki Menma is too strong, and the Hidden Light Village's current upward trend is also extremely fierce. We must put aside some prejudices. Moreover, this is only temporary. Furthermore, it doesn't mean we are really joining forces with the two families. It's just a preliminary preparation, because none of us can predict what the situation will be like next."

Tu Tai continued.

The five major powers have become six.

The ninja world seems to be the same ninja world all along.

But Tu Tai always had a sense of unease in his heart, and it was on this psychological basis that he felt uneasy.

The local government will tend to choose a more conservative strategy.

Their Hidden Cloud Village can no longer withstand another devastating blow.

The timid and submissive attitude of Sunagakure is not the future that Kumogakure wants. They should make all the necessary preparations first, and then make a judgment based on the specific situation.

"Okay, I understand what you mean. Let's be patient for a while then."

The Fourth Raikage took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his restless heart, and slowly nodded.

"Yugito, you should rest well for now. The village won't assign you any tasks. Don't feel guilty about the Two-Tails. It's not your responsibility. Once you've fully recovered, the village will still need you."

The Fourth Raikage looked at Yugito beside him and spoke in a slightly gentle tone.

The Fourth Raikage was as ruthless to outsiders as he was caring to his own people. The environment inside Kumogakure was always the best among the original five great ninja villages. Not to mention, Yugito was captured only because she stayed behind to cover his retreat and buy him time to escape.

Based on this alone.

The Fourth Raikage must do his best to settle Yugito.

The responsibility for the loss of the Two-Tails should actually fall on him, the Fourth Raikage.

"Yes, Lord Raikage."

Yugito opened his mouth as if to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back and simply nodded in response.

Yugito was well aware of how weak her body was.

Despite the fact that Menma seems to have strengthened Yugito's body as much as possible, greatly enhancing the activation of Yugito's cells.

Their vitality has become more vigorous.

But in the end, the two tails were still extracted.

A period of weakness is inevitable, and she really can't help the village much right now. Going back to rest and recuperate is the best course of action.

After the wooden figure turned and left.

"Tsuchidai, do you think Yugito will have a problem?"

The Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but look at the earthen platform and ask a question.

Although based on his many years of experience and his recent contact with Yugito, the Fourth Raikage was 99% certain that Yugito was perfectly fine, a strange thought still lingered in his mind, preventing him from fully trusting Yugito. After all, Yugito had been missing for several months and had returned in the form of the Two-Tails after it was extracted.

As the shadow of a village.

The Fourth Raikage had to consider the worst-case scenario.

Just as Tsuchikage himself had considered, the Hidden Cloud Village could not withstand another major blow. It would be one thing if the village, which his predecessors had entrusted to him, could not become stronger, but it was absolutely crucial that it not be destroyed in his hands.

"It shouldn't be possible, Raikage-sama. There's no need for Uzumaki Menma to do that. The loss of the Two-Tails is already a huge signal. If Yugito really has a problem, and Uzumaki Menma has other plans, then he shouldn't be doing this. Therefore, I think Yugito can still be trusted as before. Of course, if you're still worried, Raikage-sama, I suggest that after Yugito recovers, she stay by Killer Bee's side. This is both a way to help Killer Bee and a special way to supervise Yugito."

Tsuchida first shook his head, rejecting the Fourth Raikage's suspicions, but then changed the subject and directly offered a suggestion that would put the Fourth Raikage at ease.

as predicted.

As the words behind the earthen platform fell.

The Fourth Raikage's eyes lit up.

Having Yugito stay by Killer Bee's side is indeed a very sensible approach. As his sworn brother and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki of the ninja village, Killer Bee is extremely important in terms of status.

But it's just that my sworn brother's personality is a bit too carefree.

This has always been a major headache for the Fourth Raikage.

Yugito, on the other hand, is a very gentle and calm person, making him a perfect partner for Killer Bee.

"Hmm, what you said makes a lot of sense. Let Yugito recover and go directly to Yunlei Gorge. Also, you reminded me, Tsuchidai, that we need to strengthen the guards at Yunlei Gorge. At this critical juncture, we absolutely cannot let that guy Bi cause any trouble. He must stay obediently within the village's control area!"

The Fourth Raikage said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Lord Raikage, I will obey your command."

Tu Tai also bowed solemnly in response.

Under different circumstances.

The different decisions made.

The situation has evolved quietly and gradually, and Mianma is no longer the pawn that could be manipulated by others.

Rather, he is one of the most crucial players on the chessboard of this world.

Every decision and action Menma makes profoundly impacts the world.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 403 The Waiting for the Right Moment

Regardless of the reason, since the founding of Hidden Light Village and the conclusion of Menma's succession ceremony, the tension between the various ninja villages has indeed been slowly dissipating.

This includes Kumogakure, to which Yugito belonged, after weighing the pros and cons.

Even the Fourth Raikage managed to suppress his intense anger.

Just like many years ago when his own father was surrounded and killed by Iwa ninja.

The weakened Hidden Cloud Village was unable to retaliate, so it could only endure it—a fundamental quality that a Kage must possess.

Moreover, it's unclear what the considerations were.

The Fourth Raikage chose to conceal the news that Yugito had lost the Two-Tails but survived, perhaps because he felt it was in the best interest of his village.

And it was under these circumstances that the entire ninja world seemed to return to the peaceful atmosphere of the past ten years or so.

Time slowly passed by.

February, March, April.

For a full three months, the ninja world remained completely undisturbed.

The small ninja villages finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although they knew perfectly well that true peace was impossible in the ninja world, they should still be able to enjoy at least three or four more years of good times, according to tradition.

The leaders of these small ninja villages were secretly quite optimistic.

The peaceful situation has eased the mindset of many ninja villages, including Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and Sunagakure.

Especially Sunagakure Village.

Maki now truly cannot bear to see any major war break out.

Sunagakure's weak arms and legs can't withstand the damage from other ninja villages at all. To be honest, it's only because Takigakure and Kusagakure were merged by Menma that Takigakure, on its own, could probably put up a fight with Sunagakure now. If it were in the earlier years, when Hanzo of the Salamander was at his peak and led Amegakure, it could have been evenly matched with Sunagakure now.

To put it bluntly...

If it weren't for the sheer number of ninjas, the fact that they still possessed some historical foundation, and the fact that old guys like Chiyo and Ebizo were still alive, Sunagakure would have truly declined into obscurity.

It's really a bit of a stretch for them to now bear the name of a great ninja village and the title of Kage.

After a series of defeats in major battles, and after more than a decade of devastation, the Kazekage died mysteriously, and the tailed beasts could only be returned thanks to the goodwill of other ninja villages. How could such a ninja village possibly become a force to be reckoned with?

Machi himself was well aware of this.

Therefore, Sunagakure was the one that hid itself most thoroughly.

Seeing that the ninja world has stabilized.

Machi was genuinely happy.

Because, in his view, it was finally time to calm down and properly heal the wounds of his own ninja village.

Machi now places his hopes on the growth of the next generation.

Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari are the three most handsome characters in Maki's films. Even disregarding the aura of being the Fourth Kazekage's Shadow Maiden, the talent and potential of Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari are among the best in Sunagakure.

Not counting the power of Shukaku.