The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Then Menma spoke.

"!?"

This time, Itachi truly couldn't control his expression, revealing a look of shock.

Minato's expression also turned stern.

In the seats to the side, apart from Toneri's expression becoming even colder, Sasuke and Shikaku both had their pupils suddenly shrink.

The latter, in particular.

When Shikaku heard that the Nine-Tails' attack fifteen years ago was actually carried out by Obito Uchiha, a kind-hearted man recognized by the entire village, he was already deeply shocked. Now, upon hearing Menma's words, his eyes narrowed even more.

what! ?

Who's behind Obito?

How could Mianma know this?

"What does this mean? 'Shredded noodles'?"

While suppressing the shock in his heart, Minato also had a moment of realization. After all, in Minato's eyes, Obito was still that innocent, kind, and hardworking child who aimed to become Hokage.

There must be a profound reason why the Hokage, who was practically his mentor, would take action against such a child who would become a traitor to the village.

Minato's first thought was of Rin Nohara's death, and now he hears that there is another manipulator behind Obito.

Then everything became clear.

Lin's death was also orchestrated by someone.

The two together.

That is the reason why Obito Uchiha fell into darkness.

The real question is: who is this person behind all this?!

(End of this chapter)

Everything explained in Chapter 530

Could it really be that guy?

The name had just flashed through Minato's mind.

"Although there is no 100% conclusive evidence yet, I speculate that the person is Uchiha Madara."

Menma paused slightly before uttering the name of a man who, even in the current ninja world, was still infamous.

Anyway, things have already come to this point.

A full-scale purge is about to begin, and there are some things that are no longer worth hiding.

More importantly, Menma's own strength is sufficient to deal with all the enemies to come.

Madara Uchiha!

It's time to let your friends know a thing or two.

There's no need to reveal who the next enemy is to let them know; Kaguya, still sealed away, doesn't need to be mentioned for now.

Menma is waiting to see what the Sage of Six Paths, who has been on standby for a thousand years, will think about this issue.

The problem of the Otsutsuki clan.

That's the most terrifying thing.

The race capable of cultivating the Divine Tree, which can absorb the primordial energy of an entire planet and then bear chakra fruits, is undoubtedly the most terrifying race in this dimension.

Therefore, the pace of production should be relatively slowed down.

The priority now is to deal with Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju.

First, eliminate the surface problems of this planet and the enemies blocking our way.

"What!? Madara Uchiha!?"

Minato's pupils contracted, and even with his composure, he couldn't help but reveal a hint of shock.

"Are you sure about that!? Menma?"

Minato quickly asked.

Shikaku and Sasuke were both staring intently at Menma.

Inside Itachi's heart, a raging storm was churning within him.

How could he know?

He actually knew?!?!

How did he find out?!

In that instant, Itachi truly felt his brain couldn't process what he was getting; this was practically an open secret source of information.

And judging from the way the noodles are arranged...

It's not like a guess.

It's definitely something that can be said with 100% certainty.

Where did Menma find out about this? From Orochimaru? But that doesn't make sense. Orochimaru couldn't possibly have that kind of ability and strength.

Itachi didn't understand, and couldn't figure it out at all.

"Actually, the initial speculation was based on some external information. For example, regarding the Nine-Tails' attack back then, over the years, among the Uchiha clan, only Madara Uchiha could control the Nine-Tails. While the Mangekyou Sharingan can certainly suppress and even control tailed beasts, that's only limited to the One-Tail to the Eight-Tail. The Nine-Tails is completely different from the previous eight tailed beasts. The Mangekyou Sharingan can't control the Nine-Tails. Moreover, Obito could even summon the Nine-Tails back then. As far as I remember, only Madara Uchiha had a summoning contract with the Nine-Tails. Also, Obito was able to infiltrate Konoha Village, bypassing numerous barriers and defenses. At that time, Obito Uchiha had only just awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, right? Where did he get this ability and strength?!"

Mianma said, word by word.

a lot of things.

Actually, it's all already out in the open.

It's not that everything is truly a mystery.

This is why, even though Obito hadn't yet revealed his true identity and was wearing a mask and claiming to be Madara Uchiha, almost everyone still believed him, despite the inconsistency.

There are just so many things.

Within the scope of common people's understanding.

Indeed, only this one, who was once comparable to Hashirama Senju, could have done it.

"And the series of events that followed more or less confirmed this point. Of course, these are all just speculations. In fact, I can't be completely certain about it either. However, I think Itachi-san can give me a clear answer, right?"

Menma turned to look at Itachi and said meaningfully.

The moment he sensed Menma leading everyone's gaze to fall upon him.

Itachi was beyond words to describe his feelings at that moment; he truly couldn't see through or understand Menma.

Is this really a 15-year-old boy?!

It feels like everything is under his control.

Menma didn't seem to be speaking with much certainty, but Itachi felt that Menma was already certain of everything.

One's own words are merely supplementary evidence, an added bonus.

'What a terrifying guy.'

Although I don't know what Menma's source of information is.

Through this, the slight 'disdain' Itachi had felt for Menma before, due to the reappearance of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, had completely vanished. At this moment, Menma's status in Itachi's heart rose sharply, or rather, to be more precise.

As Itachi looked at the masked man, a faint sense of fear welled up deep within him.

It was as if I were facing the person myself.

It's like an omnipotent 'monster'.

Otherwise, none of this can be explained by common sense!

"You're right, Obito's backer is indeed Uchiha Madara. And what I want to say is, unlike Senju Hashirama who was resurrected using the Impure World Reincarnation technique, Uchiha Madara is truly still alive, or perhaps he's living in his prime. I don't know if that guy has been living for over sixty years or if he's been resurrected, but I definitely saw Uchiha Madara. The power of his eyes and the chakra far exceeding mine—it's definitely Uchiha Madara!"

Itachi took a deep breath and spoke in a very serious tone.

Minato and Shikaku, who were sitting to the side, changed their expressions once again.

Hearing that Madara Uchiha was the mastermind was already shocking enough, but now they're saying he wasn't resurrected through Edo Tensei and is actually still alive.

That would be even more difficult to understand.

Although it's not entirely certain when Madara Uchiha was born.

But if they were still alive today, they would definitely be over a hundred years old.

It's not that humans won't live to that age; this world may seem technologically underdeveloped.

However, it is because of the existence of special forces such as chakra and natural energy.

In some places with particularly good environments, there are some people who know a lot about health preservation and can live past 100 years old.

Madara Uchiha is still alive today.

It is theoretically possible.

This is not something that goes against common sense, but it is true that Madara Uchiha was still in his prime.

That would be a big problem.

This goes against common sense.

"Did Madara Uchiha not die at the Valley of the End? Or did Obito resurrect him? But what's going on here?"

Minato frowned, his face full of confusion and solemnity.

A person's name, a tree's shadow.

As the two strongest ninjas in a thousand years since their birth, no one dares to underestimate Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

More accurately, this is someone that almost all ninjas look up to.

Minato did not doubt the truthfulness of Itachi's words, because at this point in time, telling such a lie would be meaningless and worthless.

"If it really is Uchiha Madara, then the problem will be very serious, Lord Tenkage. Uchiha Madara disappeared after the battle at the Valley of the End and has been hiding behind the scenes for so many years. Now that he has reappeared, it must mean that he is ready. I think it is necessary to be cautious."