The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

But as Kakashi finished speaking, his body involuntarily trembled. Even in such a cruel and dark world, the first time he killed someone, he still had to bear the psychological burden.

If someone could remain unfazed and completely unmoved even after committing their first murder, then such a person would be an extremely terrifying being on a psychological level!

Menma and Sasuke are both people with strong wills.

But this was the first time after all.

Even if it means being born twice.

In my past life, I was just an ordinary student who had never even killed a chicken!

If someone were to come up and kill right away, wouldn't you be terrified? Wouldn't that make him a human monster?

But Menma knew even more clearly that she had to go through this once.

And the opportunity right in front of us is the most suitable one.

The previous two battles were because Menma's current strength far exceeded that of ordinary Chunin. Neither Mizuki nor the Oni Brothers could really put any pressure on Menma, and Menma could easily suppress them.

But what if the enemy is evenly matched, or even stronger than oneself?

In a life-or-death struggle.

If even the slightest bit of fear shows, or if one is too afraid to go all out because of the fear of killing, then defeat is certain, and one will become a complete joke.

'This is the path I chose!'

Mianma took a deep breath.

He flipped his hand and pulled out a kunai, then strode forward, getting close to the Mist Ninja on the left.

Mianma's raised right hand was trembling slightly.

But Mianma would not hesitate at this moment, a strong killing intent flashing between his brows.

He viciously stabbed the mist ninja in the chest.

With a "plop!" sound.

That kunai easily pierced through the chest of that Mist Ninja, the blade disappearing into its sheath.

A dull thud as it fell.

Accompanied by the splattering blood.

The Mist Ninja, still looking dazed, showed a hint of pain due to her body's instinct. Her body twitched slightly, and her life force quickly faded away. In less than a few seconds, the Mist Ninja's head lolled to the side, and she died unconscious from Menma's kunai.

Menma ended the life of this Mist Ninja.

Sasuke, who was sitting nearby, delivered a fatal blow, killing another member of the Demon Brothers on the spot.

Each of them had some blood on them.

The way they subconsciously looked at each other.

It seemed to carry an extra layer of special meaning.

Kakashi, sitting in the back, nodded to himself as he watched Menma and Sasuke complete their first killing missions.

As a formal ninja, everyone has to experience this at some point.

The current Konoha is vastly different from the past. As far as Kakashi knows, the genin trained in recent years have increasingly worse mentality and their overall level is far from comparable to that of Kakashi's own era.

There are many examples of people who, not long after graduation, either died easily in battle or suffered a mental breakdown due to various problems, and were unable to continue as ninjas after returning home.

to be frank.

Kakashi initially had similar concerns about Team 7, which he led.

After all, Konoha has been at peace for too long.

So long that the new generation has almost lost its sense of crisis and safety. But now it seems that at least Menma and Sasuke don't need to worry about anything in this regard, even if they were a little hesitant and timid at first.

But this is only human nature; if one could kill someone so easily and without any ripples on their first attempt, it would be understandable.

Kakashi, on the other hand, should be worried about the mental state of the two of them.

"Okay, good, let's go back."

Kakashi said softly.

"Yes!"

Menma and Sasuke nodded slightly in unison.

Before the three of them stepped away.

Kakashi also used hand seals.

Fire Release.

He released a low-level fire jutsu, controlling and enveloping the corpses of the two demon brothers, burning them to ashes, which were then scattered by the wind.

They left very quickly.

They came back very quickly.

Kakashi used genjutsu to interrogate the two in less than a few minutes.

Menma and Sasuke didn't hesitate at all, so naturally, not much time was wasted. Sakura and Naruto, who were left behind, saw the two returning.

Especially after getting close.

As they faintly smelled the bloody scent emanating from Menma and Sasuke.

Their expressions became slightly unnatural.

Although they didn't seem to have changed much, at this moment, Sakura and Naruto had a feeling that Menma and Sasuke were very different from before.

Tazuna also glanced at Menma and Sasuke with a peculiar look in his eyes.

I had indeed done a lot of research before.

But after this close encounter, Tazuna truly understood what a ninja is!

'She's only 12 years old...'

Tazna thought to himself silently.

"Alright, let's go."

Kakashi could naturally sense the slight change in the atmosphere within the team, but he considered it a perfectly normal development!

With a wave of his right hand.

The group of six resumed their journey, following the established route towards the Land of Waves.

Along the way.

Unlike the joy I felt when I first left the village.

The atmosphere in the team became a little tense.

Naruto, who has always been lively, has become somewhat quiet.

Sakura is the same.

Only Menma and Sasuke remained as calm as ever, and their differences gradually became apparent at this moment.

They were never on the same path to begin with.

Menma glanced at Naruto on his right. Beneath his seemingly calm face, his heart was already ice-cold.

From this moment on.

Mianma has completely abandoned the last vestige of unrealistic expectations she once held.

'As expected, I still have to rely on myself!'

Mianma thought to himself silently.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 54 Zabuza Momochi

The Ghost Brothers were merely a starting point.

Although by the most basic standards, these two can be considered to be at the Chunin level, they are just ordinary Chunin. They are likely to be evenly matched with Mizuki, and can not really be considered formidable opponents.

Without mentioning Menma, it's clear that the next opponent is Zabuza Momochi, one of the Seven Ninja of Kirigakure, an elite Jonin who is absolutely capable of rivaling Kakashi at this stage (who hasn't yet realized he's awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan).

Even if it was just some information that Kakashi obtained from the Demon Brothers.

All of this is enough to make everyone in Class 7 be on high alert.

Especially Sakura.

My nerves were on edge the whole way.

The two demon brothers who attacked suddenly were already beyond her ability to deal with in her current state, let alone enemies even stronger than the demon brothers.

He looked so nervous.

Kakashi couldn't help but frown.

If a ninja has this kind of mentality, it is easy for them to break down. However, Kakashi did not say anything to comfort him. Firstly, Kakashi is not the kind of gentle 'educator'.

Secondly, Kakashi felt that such a psychological problem needed to be overcome by the person involved; if they couldn't get over it, then they should just let themselves sink into despair.

Kakashi will fulfill his responsibility as a guide, but he won't try to take responsibility for every aspect of the problem.

not to mention.

In Class 7.

Sakura Haruno's status is really not that important.

Kakashi only needs to be fully responsible for the other three.

If Sakura Haruno is worthy of guidance, Kakashi won't deliberately hide her talents; but if she's truly hopeless, Kakashi will simply let her fend for herself.

It was in this slightly incongruously peaceful environment that Team 7 escorted Tazuna to the southeasternmost region of the Land of Fire.

It was already dusk.

The sky was gradually darkening.