The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

If I absolutely have to say something.

Tobirama felt a little uncomfortable that he had personally forced his disciples to commit suicide. Even though they were all foolish disciples, they were still people he had personally chosen. With no children of his own, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others were the people he valued most.

If there were any other path to choose from, Tobirama wouldn't have wanted to be so ruthless. However, the problem was that he couldn't think of any other solutions. Rather than letting Menma do it himself, he, as the teacher, was better off being a little cold-blooded and forcing the two of them onto the path himself. At least he could preserve his reputation after death and use their own blood to pave a way for their descendants.

And to put it bluntly...

He's already an old man in his sixties or seventies, so it's fine if he dies. He's lived long enough. If Menma were to personally kill him, it would probably be even more tragic.

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu were also able to understand this part.

The defeat of Konoha Village meant that the lives of the two men were entering their final countdown. Therefore, it cannot be entirely said that Tobirama forced them to their deaths. Given their political acumen, they could have discerned that choosing to die was the best option for the village, the ninja clan, and themselves.

Menma's expression turned slightly strange when he heard Tobirama's words.

The main reason was that he really didn't expect that he could act 'first and ask questions later' like this.

Is there really no hope left for survival?

Although Menma would definitely not spare the lives of these two old guys, whether for public or private reasons, these two scheming Hokage advisors could not live. They were at the very top of Menma's kill list.

He brought Sasuke back with the intention of having Sasuke personally execute the two Hokage advisors.

At least let Erzhuzi vent his emotions and clear his mind.

Unfortunately, that opportunity never came.

They've already committed suicide, so we can't exactly summon their spirit from the dead and whip their corpse again, can we?

That's really going too far; Mianma really wouldn't do something like that.

You have to understand that someone like Danzo Shimura, once he's dead, he's dead. Menma didn't even have the intention to continue torturing Danzo, let alone anyone else.

After all, when a person dies, it's like a lamp going out.

All resentment vanished with the death of the enemy.

Repay kindness with kindness, and repay injustice with justice.

This has always been one of Menma's principles of conduct.

"Yes, Tobirama-sama makes a good point, and I can certainly understand that. Let's proceed in this manner."

After a few seconds of silence, Menma slowly nodded.

Ultimately, we must prioritize the greater good. They have already paid the price—suicide—and were willing to sacrifice almost their entire ninja clan in exchange for leniency and suppression. If Menma insists on holding onto this issue, it will not only make him appear petty, but more importantly, it will be detrimental to the future unity of the ninja villages. Some people will feel a sense of shared sorrow.

This is completely different from the previous "killing the chicken to scare the monkey" approach.

Mianma is still quite sensible.

As he spoke, Menma handed the scroll in his hand to Sasuke, who was standing next to him.

"Sasuke, you should take a look too, especially the last part."

Erzhuzi still had a puzzled expression on his face.

Why would I show myself the information about the village where I play mahjong?

He had absolutely no interest in that aspect.

However, since the dough had been handed over, he naturally had to take a look at it, almost the moment he unfolded it.

Seeing the face directly indicates the last paragraph.

Sasuke's eyes widened in surprise.

The Konoha F4 were the culprits Sasuke believed were responsible for the destruction of his clan. His own brother was merely a weapon; the true executioners were the four high-ranking members: Hiruzen Sarutobi, Danzo Shimura, Homura Mitokado, and Koharu Utatane.

Sasuke could consider the bigger picture and, out of respect for Menma, refrain from attacking ordinary civilians. However, these four individuals, including the four behind them—or rather, the three ninja clans—would not be satisfied without being severely punished.

Didn't you see that Sasuke has been glaring angrily at Hiruzen Sarutobi ever since he arrived at the scene?

He didn't care whether his clan was at fault or how much responsibility they needed to bear. He was from the Uchiha clan, so naturally he had to look at the issue from his clan's perspective.

That means those two old guys are dead, otherwise Sasuke would have definitely made them experience what real suffering is.

Therefore, the remaining ones are Mitokado Yan and Utatane Koharu.

Sasuke is absolutely not going to be let go, and Menma has promised to do so.

But those two old geezers actually committed suicide!?

He said it was to atone for his sins, but why did Sasuke still feel an inexplicable sense of unease?

What are all these things?!

The person was already dead before I even made a move.

These ninja clans even took the initiative to split up and exile themselves.

What?! Ah?! What?! Ah?!

At that moment, there was truly a feeling of unease stuck in Sasuke's chest, which he couldn't shake off.

It's naturally a happy thing to have an enemy die, but unfortunately, it wasn't someone I did.

It would be strange if such thoughts could be so clear.

Erzhuzi completely displays all his inner emotions on his face.

Menma could clearly see it out of the corner of his eye. While he did feel that he had let Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu off a little, he still thought, "They're already dead. We can't exactly whip their corpses, can we?"

Sasuke might still have reasons to do that.

It's not suitable for making dough with sesame seeds.

This is illogical and doesn't fit Menma's current identity.

He couldn't possibly leave behind a tyrannical image for the ordinary people and tens of thousands of ninja subordinates in the unified ninja village that followed.

That would be detrimental to his future rule.

Therefore, if Sasuke really can't accept it, Menma will have to intervene.

"Sasuke."

Fortunately, Sasuke is not the same Sasuke as before.

And Itachi is still alive and well.

Almost the instant Itachi noticed Sasuke's unusual expression, he stepped forward. Upon seeing the contents of the scroll, Itachi immediately understood why his younger brother was in such a state. He gently patted Sasuke's shoulder and shook his head in acknowledgment.

The person is already dead.

Don't hold on to it so tightly.

This is what Itachi clearly meant.

Sasuke could clearly tell the difference the moment his eyes met Itachi's.

The next second, his gaze shifted to Menma as if it were perfectly natural.

Menma also calmly met Sasuke's gaze.

In less than a second.

Sasuke's tense body involuntarily relaxed.

If even your closest loved ones have this attitude, then it's indeed best to let go.

Although Erzhuzi was stubborn and arrogant.

But in today's world...

Menma and Itachi can still exert a profound influence.

Just like Naruto Uzumaki's influence on Sasuke in the original work.

No.

Because it involves two people in this life, the connection will be even deeper.

Otherwise, given Sasuke's personality, he would want the three Uchiha clans—Sarutobi, Mitokado, and Utatane—to experience everything that the Uchiha clan went through.

Now, we can only let these three ninja clans off the hook for the sake of Menma and Itachi, since they have already paid the price.

Sasuke suppressed his anger and resentment. Although his expression was still somewhat forced, he finally nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 572 officially concludes.

If Erzhuzi has no problems here.

Then everything can be resolved properly.

Otherwise.

Even Menma would find it troublesome; Menma couldn't really force Sasuke, could he?

We must consider using other methods to resolve Sasuke's anger.

Tobirama was also keeping a close eye on Sasuke's changing expression.

There's a sesame seed on the surface.

Tobirama wasn't really worried. Through their previous interactions, he could easily tell that this was a leader very similar to himself. Occasionally, he would act unilaterally, but in most cases, he would prioritize the overall situation. Considering Menma's age, this was already a remarkable performance.

With Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu committing suicide, and all three ninja clans paying a relatively heavy price, Tobirama believed that Menma would accept this outcome in order to ensure a smooth transition for the entire ninja village. The only concern was whether Menma's subordinates would have different opinions.

It's important to know that a ninja clan often represents considerable wealth.

Especially for a long-established ninja clan, it's common for them to be envied.

If there is anyone who is determined not to let the three ninja clans go so easily, then things will be difficult to handle.

Uchiha Sasuke was the one Tobirama was most concerned about.

The Uchiha clan has already been wiped out; who knows, maybe they'll want the same kind of match-3 puzzle game too!

If we look at it purely from the perspective of hatred...

This is a very reasonable approach.

In anticipation of such a situation, Tobirama had prepared several contingency plans, but each had its advantages and disadvantages and was not guaranteed to succeed.