The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

"Excuse me, Lord Tenkage, there is urgent intelligence!"

Just as Mianma was about to say something more.

Suddenly.

In the corridor outside the door, hurried footsteps could be heard, and a slightly solemn voice rang in the ears of Menma and Wuwei.

This is an important underground laboratory in the western part of Shinobi Village. It was a restricted area that Menma had specifically designated. Not only are there numerous mechanisms and traps, but there are also corresponding barriers and very strict personnel guarding it. Under normal circumstances, no one can easily enter without Menma's orders, especially at such a relatively important time.

The only people who can enter without permission are those directly under the Shadow's command, who are granted certain privileges by Menma. They are also the information relay personnel when Menma is conducting important experiments and in seclusion.

At this time, there is another urgent message.

That almost certainly means it's something.

"Come in."

Mianma raised an eyebrow and said softly.

"Yes!"

With the permission of facial anesthesia.

The door then opened.

A figure dressed in the standard dark guild uniform of Hidden Light Village quickly entered, knelt on one knee, and immediately reported: "The four great nations have officially dispatched troops. This is the specific situation, as well as their joint peace declaration. Please review it, Lord Tenkage."

As he spoke, he took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it to Mianma in front of him.

It was exactly as expected.

Menma unfurled the scroll, and his expression remained completely unchanged as he read the records of the massive military operations of the four great ninja villages.

It was only when I saw the joint statement from the four major countries mentioned in the notes that I realized this.

Mianma raised an eyebrow, revealing a look of surprise.

"What a boastful tone and appetite!"

His words also revealed a hint of sarcasm.

This so-called peace declaration is, in reality, a declaration of war against Hidden Light Village. It's just that it's presented with a pretentious facade, demanding that Hidden Light Village cease its aggression and unconditionally release all the plundered tailed beasts and captured ninja from various villages, returning them to their respective villages. Only then can they sit down for further negotiations. This is for the sake of peace in the ninja world, and we hope Hidden Light Village won't be ungrateful.

When Wuwei, who was sitting on one side, saw the scroll handed over by Mianma and read the statement inside, his expression became even more ferocious.

"Lord Menma, this is a provocation against our Hidden Light Village! We must immediately take the most severe punishment!! The dignity of Hidden Light Village, and your authority, cannot be violated!!!"

Wuwei spoke with a clearly angry expression.

"This was to be expected, don't worry, Wuwei-san, I've already made preparations. The West District will remain yours as before. In most cases, you'll be facing tens of thousands of Sand Ninja, as well as the Fifth Kazekage and the One-Tailed Jinchuriki. Is that alright?"

Mianma smiled gently and looked at Wuwei.

"Please rest assured, Lord Menma, there will be absolutely no problem with Sunagakure!"

Wuwei suddenly lowered his head and replied.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 467 Each Person's Resolve

In the end, the four-nation coalition finally arrived.

While it would be relatively difficult to gather all the troops at once, and it is indeed unlikely that they could be mobilized in just three or four days, it is still possible to integrate a large portion of the military force, especially for Konoha Village, which, thanks to Shikaku's suggestion, has been able to start its own ninja village war machine ahead of schedule.

In just three days.

Nearly ten thousand Konoha ninja gathered at the border between the two countries, which was more than half of the forces that Konoha could muster.

Kakashi Hatake, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Choza Akimichi, Shimi Aburame, and many other elite Jonin from various ninja villages also went to war. In addition, the ninja clans of Konoha, including the Hyuga, Inuzuka, Kurama, Aoki, and Shiranui, also dispatched their absolute elites under the orders of Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage.

The leader was Shimura Danzo, a high-ranking elder of Konoha.

Until the day the army sets off.

"Why won't you let me go, Granny Tsunade?"

In that spacious Hokage office.

Naruto looked at Tsunade with a hint of anxiety and asked, puzzled.

"Naruto, it's not that I can't let you go, but are you mentally prepared to face paralysis again?"

Sitting in the main seat, Tsunade sighed softly and looked directly at Naruto, asking him a question.

In terms of strength, Tsunade doesn't have much to say about Naruto. After all, he has already mastered Sage Mode, and in terms of raw power, she is no match for Naruto now. So, she can't say much about that. But the real issue is that Menma and Naruto are brothers. In terms of blood relation, no one in the current ninja world can compare to them. Menma is completely ruthless towards everyone else in Konoha, but he has let Naruto off the hook several times. Even Menma is like that.

What about Naruto?

Tsunade didn't want to put Naruto in a difficult position.

Furthermore, Menma's previous kindness doesn't mean he'll continue to be kind. If Naruto stands against Menma again, Tsunade always has a feeling that Menma might not let Naruto off the hook this time.

From Tsunade's perspective

Regardless of the outcome.

It would be best if Naruto didn't get involved in this matter.

Let them handle everything.

In that case, whatever the outcome, it won't be any worse for Naruto.

Just like in the original work, Tsunade in this life also superimposes the figures of Naruto, her younger brother, and her lover.

Tsunade truly didn't want to see Naruto die at Menma's hands, or rather, Menma die at Naruto's hands.

Those are the most tragic outcomes.

Unlike Jiraiya, who was likely fixated on the prophecy of Mount Myōboku.

Tsunade truly placed all her remaining feelings for her family on Naruto.

"But...."

When Naruto heard Tsunade's question, he instinctively wanted to refute something, but the words just wouldn't come out.

Can I make a move against the opponent?

Putting aside the question of whether they have enough strength, it's simply a matter of whether they know how to make a move.

The answer seems uncertain.

When Jiraiya died in front of him, he was indeed furious and wanted to kill Menma, but in the end, he held back.

What now?

That seems even more impossible.

Naruto himself was actually quite confused.

He was completely lost. He had tried to understand his brother and Menma, and he always felt that one day the brothers could reach an agreement.

But what happens in the end?

Things didn't go as I predicted.

Should he blame Jiraiya?

If Jiraiya hadn't acted recklessly, could things have unfolded as originally planned? It's hard to say, because although Naruto himself wasn't very willing to admit it, he vaguely understood that his older brother was more determined than anyone else, and that he had his own goals to achieve.

It was that person who had told me before, whom I didn't believe at the time, but now I vaguely feel that it really was my brother's dream of 'building a peaceful world'.

It seems that Menma wasn't truly blinded by so-called hatred; she genuinely had her own ideas and put them into practice.

Look at Naruto like this.

Tsunade couldn't help but sigh softly to herself.

Naruto used to be so sunny and positive; he would never have shown such an expression.

All I can say is that fate is so unpredictable and so damn messed up!

"Hey, Naruto, you should rest for a bit, until..."

"No, Granny Tsunade, that's precisely why I need to have a proper, face-to-face conversation with my older brother, Menma. No matter what the final outcome is, at least I need to have tried my best. Of course, I won't act recklessly, Granny Tsunade. I'll go to Mount Myōboku first; I think I'll find the answer I'm looking for there."

Naruto took a deep breath, and as he raised his eyes again, even though he was still somewhat confused, he spoke with a resolute look.

It is absolutely impossible to stay in the same place.

If there is no answer, then we must search for it even more.

What is the right thing to do—to consider the fate of myself and my brother, the future of the village, and true world peace?

Naruto will search with his own hands and confirm with his own eyes, even if it is a path of no return, Naruto will not hesitate.

Because that is his duty.

"Naruto..."

Seeing Naruto like this, Tsunade was also moved.

Yes, only in this way can it be Naruto's style.

"I understand, but just like you said, Naruto, please remember, no matter what, never do anything reckless!"

Tsunade nodded slightly, looking directly at Naruto and speaking slowly.

Although Tsunade still has no good feelings towards Mount Myōboku, it's better for her to go there first than for Naruto to go to the front lines immediately. No matter what answer Naruto gets in the end, she'll try to delay as much as possible for now.

Such things as siblings killing each other.

It's still a bit too tragic.

"Yes, don't worry, Granny Tsunade, I understand."

Naruto also wanted to show a relaxed smile, but in this situation, even with Naruto's personality, he couldn't smile no matter what. He could only nod slightly in response.

The future path remains unclear.

The current situation seems to have become extremely dangerous.

Watching Naruto turn and leave, Tsunade clenched her hands tightly under the table, as if she could already see the unprecedentedly bleak future for the village and herself.

"Grandpa, Grandpa, please bless me, please bless Konoha!"