The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Although it was surprising that Menma could say such things at his age, it wasn't a particularly shocking experience. Tobirama was an extremely calm and rational person at all times, and it was difficult for such a person to be moved by others. In his entire life, Tobirama had only ever been persuaded by his own brother, Anika, and that wasn't because Hashirama's words were particularly touching or reasonable, but simply because Hashirama was his own brother.

Not to mention the sesame seeds.

But Hashirama and Madara are different.

How can two people with such different personalities become lifelong friends?

Are they really as close as brothers, or is it because of the influence of Asura and Indra's chakra?

Maybe there is.

But it's definitely not the main reason.

The key point is that, in essence, both of them are still the ultimate 'simple people'.

It's the kind of self-awareness that easily gets you into a state of self-consciousness, where you constantly hypnotize yourself and deepen that self-awareness.

Such people are often easily touched by a single sentence at a certain point in time!

obviously.

At this moment.

Menma's words were like a special door that had been completely opened in the hearts of Hashirama and Madara.

Both of them stared blankly at Menma at that moment.

Much later.

Hashirama shook his head slightly and said with a hint of self-mockery, "The old-fashioned yesterday? It seems that's true. I think that's what I told my father back then. I never thought that in the blink of an eye, I would become an old stubborn person just like my father."

The words on the face were numbed.

This undoubtedly brought back memories of the ninja god's childhood.

Didn't I have a similar conversation with my father back then?

I never imagined that I would be walking the same path again.

Yes, for the sake of Konoha, they have forgotten their original intentions. The Senju clan, they could generously choose to disband with their younger brother. Konoha now is just an expanded version of the Senju. The people are still the same, just a different name. It won't bring any significant changes. In the end, it depends on what the higher-ups do!

How you viewed it before is not important.

At least for now, Hashirama genuinely admires Menma.

Young people like these are the ones who are qualified and capable of leading the future of the entire ninja world.

"Menma, you're the one who's right. The future of the ninja world is in your hands now!"

Hashirama put his hands on his hips and laughed heartily as he spoke.

At this moment, Hashirama truly resolved his inner conflict, not only through his actions but also by choosing to trust Menma for everything in the future.

Tobirama, standing to the side, shook his head with a hint of helplessness.

That's just the kind of personality my own Anija has.

Same recipe, same taste.

However, Menma does seem to be a trustworthy and reliable person. If Konoha is gone, then so be it.

Anyway, it's because I lack the ability and because I entrusted the wrong person.

At least people are alive, that's good enough.

This Second Hokage could only offer himself silent solace.

Hashirama suddenly understood.

Ban, however, was still trapped in endless troubles.

As I said before, the more someone like Ban is, the less likely they are to turn back once they've chosen a path. Even if they crash into a wall and die, they might not think they chose the wrong path; they'd just think they crashed into the wall the wrong way.

The previous freckles clearly belonged to this pattern.

He kept trying to find patches for the Eye of the Moon Project, constantly hypnotizing himself, and even attempting to hypnotize Menma, Hashirama, and everyone else.

Because he had truly reached the end of this path, even if there was an endless abyss ahead, Madara had the courage to jump down, but not the courage to turn back.

This is the last mental barrier that Ban himself set up for himself.

However, this barrier has now been ruthlessly shattered by Mianma.

A cowardly act of escaping reality!

These words pierced Madara's heart, causing his expression to become noticeably distorted.

"A complete loser? You're right, Uzumaki Menma. Perhaps I was destined to be a loser the moment I lost to Hashirama decades ago. Hahahaha, what a meaningless life!!!"

Madara Uchiha suddenly burst into laughter, but within that laughter, one could hear an endless sense of sorrow.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 551 The Last Enemy

At the end of the road.

Perhaps it's not quite appropriate to use this word to describe Madara now, but at this moment, such a word flashed through Menma's mind. Madara's life was truly too tragic, as if Indra's fate was predetermined, that he would always be the one to fail.

Only relatively speaking.

Ban is the most tragic of all the Indras throughout history.

Losing loved ones, being killed by his best friend, the fall and destruction of his clan, and finally having his heart ripped out by a black tiger—looking at Madara's life, he never truly accomplished anything. Apart from becoming stronger, everything he did ended in failure. Even his proud strength was once overshadowed by Hashirama Senju.

Needless to say, the ending was even more predictable.

Menma actually has a certain respect for Madara. At least Madara really doesn't have any selfish motives. If you have to say, Madara's selfish motive is that he wants the whole world to operate according to his wishes and develop according to his plans!

This can no longer be distinguished and judged by simple right or wrong, or justice or injustice.

The only difference is in their positions and beliefs.

At least that's what Menma himself thinks.

Seeing his best friend's face turn ashen, Hashirama couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This was his only true friend in his life, not only because of their shared ideals, but also because their strength had always been on the same level.

This is not discrimination or anything else.

In such a world, it is truly difficult for the strong to become friends with the weak.

Identity, status, background, wealth, and most importantly, strength!!!

It seems incredibly cliché.

In fact, this is a fixed and universal common sense in any world.

Hashirama only had Madara as a friend, and vice versa.

Seeing Madara's dejected and heartbroken state, Hashirama's heart was filled with complex emotions.

You should know that when Madara was defeated and 'killed' by himself again at the Valley of the End, Madara did not show such an expression.

can only say.

The facial freckles not only physically, but also mentally, completely shattered his spirit.

Ban's heart is now completely stagnant.

"The boy with pockmarked face..."

Hashirama turned his head, seemingly wanting to say something to Masa.

Menma shook his head first, stopping Hashirama from speaking.

"Right or wrong is meaningless now, Lord Madara. Please tell me where Obito and that Black Zetsu are. I believe you have backup plans on Obito, and also on that Black Zetsu!"

Menma regained his previous calm expression and looked at Uchiha Madara. After Madara's laughter gradually subsided, he slowly spoke.

"Obito and Black Zetsu?"

Regarding the question about the face.

Ban wasn't surprised at all.

Although Menma's strength means he doesn't need to worry too much about Obito and Black Zetsu, they are still a potential threat. If Menma didn't know, fine, but now that he clearly knows, he'll definitely eliminate them.

"I sent Obito to your village to capture the remaining Jinchuriki you left behind. My original plan was to capture all nine tailed beasts at once and revive the Ten-Tails. Judging by the time, Obito should be near your village by now."

After a short silence, Ban finally answered slowly.

"As for backup methods, I can indeed roughly determine his location, and I can also tell you the corresponding technique."

This is the kind of answer.

This not only signifies that Madara Uchiha has completely surrendered, but more importantly, it saves Menma a lot of trouble.

Obito was at least a normal human being. Once the ninja world was unified, Menma could mobilize the power of tens of thousands of ninjas and find traces of Obito no matter what. It was just a matter of how long it would take. But Black Zetsu was different. That thing could hide in the ninja world for a full thousand years, which shows how terrifying his ability to conceal himself was.

The fact that Kaguya left behind this inhuman being before being completely sealed away to save herself further illustrates the special nature of Black Zetsu.

I don't worry about the dough being covered in soil.

My only worry is Black Zetsu. If that thing really manages to hide, Menma will have to search for it head-on!

The probability of finding it is really not much higher than finding a needle in a haystack!

Now there is a crucial time difference here!

Neither Obito nor Black Zetsu could have known that Madara Uchiha had been defeated so cleanly and decisively.

Most importantly, we can also get the locations of Obito and Black Zetsu from Madara.

This is the only chance to accurately locate the two individuals.

I absolutely cannot let go of the sesame seeds!

"What about Black Zetsu? Are the two together? If they're separated, how am I supposed to find Black Zetsu?"

Mianma then pressed on with more questions.

"Black Zetsu? Is he that important? He's just an extension of my will. If you trust me, release me from my restraints, and I can use Yin-Yang Release to erase this part of my will. He's just a Yin-Yang Release product with no combat ability, only decent stealth ability."

After all, I've lived for so many years.

Compared to the ultimate old foxes like Tobirama and Izuna, Madara's own experience and knowledge are still there. It's clear from Menma's expression and words that he seems to value Black Zetsu more.