The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Menma caught it with her backhand, unfolded it, and when she saw the contents recorded inside with a hint of curiosity, Menma's eyes subconsciously narrowed slightly.

"Should I say that Orochimaru-san is truly worthy of his reputation? He still manages to have such a clear understanding of Konoha's movements as always."

Menma slowly turned his head, looking at Orochimaru with a strange expression.

This scroll clearly records the activities of the high-ranking officials of Konoha during this period.

You read that right, this is the movement of the higher-ups.

And it's easy to guess where this intelligence came from.

He was nothing more than the Dark One of Konoha. In this world, as a high-ranking member of a ninja village, no one was more adept at betraying the interests of their own village than Danzo.

"Hehe, just some foreshadowing left over from years ago. So, Menma-kun, are you interested in this information?"

Seeing that Menmana's expression didn't seem to change much, Orochimaru tentatively asked.

"Well, it was expected. It would be strange if there weren't any tricks up my sleeve, after all, I am the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki."

Mianma said with a hint of mockery.

"However, this does give me a more precise reminder. So, Orochimaru-san, what do you want me to do for you? You wouldn't come all this way to share something like this for no reason, would you?"

Menman's gaze towards Orochimaru deepened slightly, and she spoke meaningfully.

What kind of personality does Orochimaru have?

I think I understand mahjong quite well.

Because in a sense, Orochimaru is the purest kind of person in this world, whose goal remains consistent and has never wavered, no matter what he faces or when.

Orochimaru will not change his stance.

"It's very simple. I only have one request: I hope Menma-kun won't interfere in the issues between me and Sasuke-kun!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 432 Planning

"Shouldn't you stay out of things between you and Sasuke? Could you elaborate on what it is, Orochimaru-san?"

Mianma narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in a soft voice.

"Hehe, why ask such a question when you already know the answer?"

Orochimaru's eyes narrowed, and his expression became noticeably tense.

The bloodline of the Uchiha clan.

The Sharingan of the Uchiha clan.

This was something Orochimaru had always dreamed of. Even with the new research direction of the Byakugan, there was still no prior preparation. Unlike the Sharingan, Orochimaru already had sufficient knowledge and research foundation.

If only we could actually get Sasuke's body.

If one could perfectly acquire the bloodline of the Uchiha clan.

Orochimaru felt that he could finally undergo his own transformation.

However, there is a prerequisite: Menma must not get involved in their affairs. The previous Menma had already terrified Orochimaru, and now, the current Menma has made Orochimaru have absolutely no desire to fight back.

Perhaps a clean and swift escape would offer even a sliver of hope?

Therefore, for his own future and his own ambitions, Orochimaru had to make sure that Menma wouldn't interfere with his arrangements with Sasuke; otherwise, he would really need to reconsider his plans.

Intervention or non-intervention?

Both of these options have their own advantages and disadvantages.

In that instant.

Numerous thoughts were already racing through Mianma's mind.

The direct benefit of intervention is that it can ensure that Sasuke will not be 'devoured' by Orochimaru. The drawback is that there will be no direct confrontation between Sasuke and Orochimaru. Without that direct mutual devouring in the spiritual world, Sasuke, who cannot inherit Orochimaru's legacy, may not be able to become stronger in a short period of time as he did in the original work.

Never underestimate Orochimaru's 'legacy'.

This is still very meaningful for Sasuke at this stage.

Even if Indra is reincarnated from a chakra, he still needs a growth process.

Orochimaru can absorb Sasuke and obtain the Uchiha clan's bloodline and Sharingan in its entirety.

If Sasuke could reverse Orochimaru's power and absorb him, he could also obtain everything Orochimaru possessed.

This is a double-edged sword.

But what if we don't interfere?

The advantage is that, as mentioned above, Sasuke might become stronger in a short period of time, just like in the original work. However, the disadvantage is also obvious, because the plot has changed drastically, and Orochimaru has also changed to some extent from the original work. Whether Sasuke can withstand Orochimaru's forced reincarnation technique as in the original work is questionable.

Weigh the pros and cons.

Just a few seconds later.

Menma exhaled a breath of stale air, nodded slowly, and said, "Sasuke is Sasuke, and I will naturally not interfere. Everything depends on Sasuke's own judgment."

No interference!

This is Mianma's answer.

It's not that Menma, now that he has achieved strength comparable to the Six Paths level, thinks Sasuke and Naruto are no longer important; rather, Menma still feels that even if it involves taking a great risk.

Orochimaru is the obstacle.

Sasuke still needs to face it himself.

Even Itachi, who was the ultimate brother-complex, didn't care about Sasuke.

Regardless of the reason, the reality is what it is, and Menma also feels that this is the most appropriate way.

Ninjas are never playing house.

If you don't even have the awareness to be shot, what right do you have to pull the trigger?!

Orochimaru heard Menma's answer the moment he heard it.

The snake's eyes narrowed slightly involuntarily.

Just like the previous request, Orochimaru actually thought that Menma was more likely to refuse, but to his surprise, Menma agreed to it all.

Perhaps my judgment about mahjong was seriously flawed?

Orochimaru couldn't help but think to himself.

But no matter what.

It's definitely better for Mianma to agree than to refuse.

Orochimaru was already vaguely seeing the true right path, and he was truly unwilling to give up.

Immortality or supreme power.

Or perhaps it is the truth of the world that he has been tirelessly pursuing.

Uchiha Sasuke's body.

Orochimaru was determined to obtain them all.

The more he studied, the more he realized that the Uchiha clan's bloodline was essential for him to embark on that path.

At least, that's what Orochimaru himself thinks.

Previously, the only concern was that Menma wouldn't give him the chance. If Menma rejected it, Orochimaru would have to start from scratch. There were alternatives, but Sasuke was obviously the easiest one to get. What about the other targets?

Are you referring to Itachi Uchiha, or the mysterious Uchiha who caused the Nine-Tails' rampage more than a decade ago?

The former has already been tried.

That crushing defeat is the best proof.

The latter.

As an entity capable of extracting the Nine-Tails.

Orochimaru didn't think he had a chance to win over the other person.

After all.

Now that things have come to this point, Orochimaru is well aware of the biggest drawback of the Reanimation Jutsu: the weakening of his own mental state.

The Sharingan is inherently capable of greatly amplifying the suppression of genjutsu.

Needless to say, the Mangekyou Sharingan is another one.

The battle with Itachi Uchiha many years ago.

With just that one look, Orochimaru was instantly killed, and only narrowly escaped from Itachi Uchiha's clutches.

From that moment on.

Orochimaru then realized his own mental problems.

Although he hadn't specifically strengthened his ability to withstand pressure in illusion magic before, he wasn't that fragile.

After thinking it over and over...

After ruling out other possibilities.

That leaves only the Reincarnation Technique as a possible option.

This is also based on this point.

Orochimaru desperately wanted to obtain Sasuke's body.

Just as the Senju clan's Sage Body corresponds to the ultimate Yang Release power, physical energy, the Uchiha clan's Sharingan corresponds to the ultimate Yin Release power, spiritual energy. Orochimaru firmly believed that all he needed was to obtain the perfect Uchiha clan bloodline.

This can fill the void in one's spiritual life.

Before that, neither Itachi Uchiha nor the mysterious Uchiha who triggered the Nine-Tails' rampage were beings that could be easily touched.

Therefore, regarding the answer to "面麻" (mianma).

Even Orochimaru's state of mind was slightly disturbed.

"Is it a deal?"