The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

They will definitely have their own emotions.

People who do everything for justice and for the collective certainly exist, but they are extremely rare. Great people are great precisely because they possess such greatness; the rest are just ordinary people.

In Menma's previous life, such beings were already extremely rare, let alone in this world.

It would be a lie to say that Shikaku and the others were not moved by Menma's words at all. However, for them, such a choice was not easy to make. Putting aside everything else, just the fact that it went against their conscience was something that Shikaku and the others could not get over.

This is especially true for Sarutobi Asuma.

His father was the Third Hokage.

Surrender and admit defeat!?

Others might be able to accept it, but Sarutobi Asuma would never accept it.

"Uzumaki Menma, your father was also the Hokage of Konoha, and he sacrificed himself for the village. Today, are you going to force Konoha like this? Is your behavior worthy of your status? Is it worthy of the Fourth Hokage and his wife who died? You are trampling on the efforts of your ancestors. Do you really want to destroy Konoha?!"

Sarutobi Asuma stepped forward, his expression extremely serious. He held his chakra blades in both hands, staring intently at Menma, and spoke each word clearly.

The purest Naruto bloodline.

He remains the most steadfast defender of Konoha's cause.

His rebellious nature from years ago has long since dissipated; what remains now is a Jonin from Konoha who identifies with his father's Will of Fire.

Faced with the obvious intention of Uzumaki Menma to destroy Konoha Village.

How could Asma possibly tolerate this?

"Is it the same old rhetoric again? You're just using the same old tricks in different forms. Save your nonsense. Sarutobi Asuma, you should know the ugliness of Konoha better than I do. Do you really have the audacity to say these things? Who gave you that right? Your status as the son of the Third Hokage? It's really foolish and laughable. I don't have the energy to waste on this. The choice has already been given to you. Now you just need to answer me, agree or refuse. You can keep your extra words to yourselves."

Mianma's expression turned cold, his previous gentle demeanor vanished, and a chilling killing intent instantly filled the space.

When Asuma heard Menma's words, his expression turned somewhat ugly. After all, Asuma wasn't the kind of person who was completely shameless; what he said earlier was just something he said subconsciously.

After being so bluntly refuted by Menma, he really didn't know what to say.

However, even so, Asuma would never choose to surrender here. His surname was Sarutobi, and he was the son of the Third Hokage.

His innate position and identity dictated that his choice was unique.

There were some people like that at the scene.

But Mianma's patience is limited.

If you can persuade the other side to surrender, that would be the best outcome. However, if the other side hesitates or simply wants to stall for time, Menma will also take swift and decisive action. Having the upper hand does not mean that you will not have to pay a price.

The sheer number of allied ninjas is undeniable.

If the battle drags on, even if the Light Ninjas ultimately win, they will inevitably pay a very heavy price.

This is something you should try your best to avoid before the battle.

The immense pressure of chakra released slightly.

The sheer difference in power was enough to make Shikaku and the others on the other side gasp for breath, and even the ninjas from the sealing and barrier teams behind them trembled slightly, unable to control themselves.

Is this still the kind of pressure a human being can unleash?!

Uzumaki Menma hasn't undergone Tailed Beast transformation yet, has he?

Could it be that the previously reported information about Uzumaki Menma defeating the combined forces of the Third Tsuchikage, Huang Tsuchikage, the Four-Tails, and the Five-Tails single-handedly was 100% true and not fabricated?

Thinking about this.

The ordinary Konoha ninjas all felt an extremely terrifying aura, and their bodies trembled slightly involuntarily.

A powerful enemy is terrifying, but as long as there is a glimmer of hope for victory, even if it is only a theoretical possibility, the ninjas of Konoha will not give up or doubt themselves, because they are ninjas of Konoha. However, when they see no hope and their hearts are filled with a heavy gloom, even the most determined and powerful ninjas will waver.

Not to mention the ordinary ninjas.

As the strategist of the village, he is more likely to be the most intelligent person in the ninja world.

How could Shikaku not see the current predicament?

Honestly.

Surrendering seems like a really good option.

But this thought only flashed through Shikaku's mind for less than a second before he gave it up.

"Why..."

That low sigh.

At the moment when Yu Mianma's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Whoosh!"

A sharp, piercing sound rang out.

High up to the left of Menma, Asuma's imposing figure came into view.

"Shadow Imitation Technique!"

An elongated shadow suddenly darted over from below.

The moment I touched the shadow of the face.

"solid!"

Shikaku, sitting opposite, made a hand seal with both hands.

Menma could sense a binding force, which could be described as powerful, spreading throughout his body. This was a binding force that ordinary Jonin could not easily break free from, and even Kage-level individuals would be significantly affected by it.

pity.

This is 'powerful'.

For the surface texture, it's powerful, as indicated by the quotation marks.

They didn't care at all about being restricted.

She glanced at Shikaku with a pity in her eyes, then gently shook her head.

"It seems you chose the wrong answer."

Mianma slightly raised his right hand.

It was as if he couldn't control his brows at all.

Yu Lujiu seemed to have expected this, but there was still a hint of heaviness in his expression.

"Shh!"

The Thor's sword in his raised right hand.

It slashed down directly towards Asuma's direction, seemingly as light as a feather.

"Clang!"

From the angle of submersion downwards.

Asuma's pupils suddenly contracted.

The sword, though seemingly slow, arrived in an instant. Asuma could only rely on instinct to forcibly turn his body and cross his arms in a blocking stance.

It was at the very moment the two collided.

The immense power that followed.

"What!?"

Asuma's expression changed.

"Shh!"

The defense was easily deflected, and the sword blade headed straight for Asuma's face.

"Secret Technique - Wall of Insect Jade".

"Wood Release: Wood Wall Technique"

In the blink of an eye.

It is located on the left side.

Zhiwei and Yamato, who pressed forward together, seemed to have anticipated this, and clapped their hands in advance, each releasing their signature moves.

At Asma's near point.

The double, solid barrier that was formed appeared so fragile in Mianma's eyes, as thin as a sheet of paper.

"Pfft!"

"Crack!"

"Boom!"

No extra effort is required at all.

The Wood Release Wall and the Insect Ball Wall slashed down directly without stopping for a moment. Yamato and Shiki's pupils shrank involuntarily. They understood that seeing it with their own eyes was a completely different concept.

Only when they witnessed firsthand how easily Menma could break through their spells did they truly realize how exaggerated the gap in strength between them was.

Fortunately, this did buy a fraction of a second of time for the double barrier to be breached.

Asuma seized the opportunity, pushing off with his foot and attempting to create distance in the opposite direction. Just as the sword blade ripped open Asuma's chest and the sharp edge had barely pierced the surface of his skin, Asuma narrowly managed to create some distance.

They avoided this fatal attack.

Kurenai Yuhi, who was in a distant position, had just arrived at the right flank to provide support. When she saw her lover dodge the fatal attack, she breathed a sigh of relief in her beautiful ruby ​​eyes.

If that sword had actually struck down...

There is absolutely no way Asma will escape unscathed.

"Illusion—Magic—Shackles Technique".

At the same time.

'Buzz buzz buzz!'

Wood Release!

"Barrier Technique!"

As Zhiwei, Yamato, Raito, and the Konoha ninjas from the barrier team launched their attack together.