The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Now we see that this matter can be resolved smoothly.

Tobirama was completely at ease.

The village is beyond saving, and some people have already died, so we must do everything we can to save the remaining people.

Fortunately, things haven't gotten to the worst possible state yet.

“Since Menma-kun has no objections, everything in the village will be handed over to you. Afterwards, we will have Tsunade release the Impure World Reincarnation technique. There is no need for us dead to continue to stay in the human world. Oh, no, and the Fourth Hokage and his wife, if you two need to stay a little longer, we can wait.”

When Hashirama saw that everything had come to a relatively satisfactory conclusion, he smiled and stepped closer. He had just finished saying a few words when he saw Minato and Kushina standing on the other side, so he immediately changed his words.

"Ah, our matter has been resolved. Just as you, the First Lord, said, let the people of the present world handle the matters of this world. We who are dead should return to where we belong."

Minato immediately picked up where Hashirama left off, gently shaking his head as he spoke.

"Yes, the rest is up to them to handle."

Kushina looked at Menma and Naruto with affection, and although she was reluctant to part with them, she nodded emphatically in unison.

The dead should not linger in the mortal world for too long; that would be against ethics and the rules of the mortal world.

Even if Kushina really wanted to see Menma and Naruto grow up, get married, and have children, things just couldn't be done.

When faced with matters of principle.

Kushina is quite reasonable.

"Dad, Mom, are we leaving already?"

Naruto, who had been silent the whole time, seemingly lost in thought, changed his expression upon hearing these words. He still had so much to say to his parents.

How can just a few days be enough?!

That was a void that lasted for a full fifteen years.

Whenever Naruto is alone, he always fantasizes about what it would be like to spend time with his family.

Even though he felt a little out of place during this period and was constantly being criticized, this was just a way for his family to get along, and Naruto actually enjoyed it.

There is a gentle father and a strict mother.

She also has an older brother with whom she doesn't get along very well.

This is what family feels like.

This is the love of family. This is the kind of life Naruto has wanted for the past ten years. Naruto is just optimistic; he's not the kind of person who doesn't care about anything.

Therefore, he really enjoys this kind of life.

Are your parents about to leave?

Naruto still felt it wasn't enough.

How could he possibly bear to do that!

"Ah, it's time, Naruto. From now on, it's really up to you. Mom hopes you can truly walk a path that belongs to you. Don't do anything reckless, understand?"

In the very last moment.

Kushina couldn't hold back her sadness at parting and gently stroked Naruto's head. In a completely different way from the original story, Kushina was genuinely worried about her youngest son in this life.

After all, he seems like someone who is prone to impulsive actions.

Even though everything seems to have settled down now, Kushina is still a little worried that one day in the future, Naruto will act impulsively again and go head-to-head with Menma.

That was the scene Kushina least wanted to see.

Just as Minato said, they would eventually have to leave this world. They couldn't stay here forever. Leaving sooner or later was the same thing, so it was better to leave decisively. As for the rest, Kushina could only say that she had fulfilled her duty as a mother to warn him. If Naruto really lost his mind someday in the future, it would be something that Minato and Kushina couldn't take care of.

Everything is now up to them.

"Me? Yes, Mom, I understand."

I wanted to say something more, but I realized with dismay that I really had no way to persuade my parents to stay.

He could only silently lower his head, his voice carrying a clear sense of loneliness and sadness, and softly reply.

"Naruto, from now on, just live your life properly and stop dwelling on the past."

Jiraiya, who was sitting opposite, hadn't originally planned to say anything.

His position was actually quite awkward.

Whether it's facing Naruto, Menma, or Minato and Kushina.

Even for Konoha.

Jiraiya is a very subtle existence.

Jiraiya was, after all, a ninja with a conscience. At most, he had become somewhat possessed by evil and was deeply influenced by the so-called prophecy of Mount Myōboku, which was what Kushina was worried about.

Jiraiya was just as worried.

Mianma was so rational, so powerful, so terrifying, even to his brothers.

Menma gave Naruto several chances.

Even Jiraiya dared not say.

Will Menma continue to tolerate Naruto in the future?

It's possible, it's possible. Jiraiya didn't want to gamble on that probability. It was best to let Naruto obediently listen to Menma. As things stand now, the entire ninja world is slowly moving towards unification. Jiraiya didn't know what would happen in the future. The only thing he was sure of was that, for at least several decades, the ninja world would be ruled by Menma. Just like when the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha were still alive, no ninja village or individual could defy Konoha. They didn't even dare to breathe too loudly.

This is the era of freckled noodles.

"Yes, I know, Grandpa Jiraiya, don't worry."

Seeing Jiraiya, who was clearly killed by Menma, still advising him, Naruto felt quite uneasy. Even now, Naruto still couldn't understand Menma's actions.

Can a nation and ninja village that are forcibly united without mutual understanding truly become a harmonious and stable family? Will it truly usher in peace?

Naruto still harbored his own doubts.

But naivety is naivety.

Naruto, who was still somewhat intelligent, knew that the outcome was already decided. Not only had everyone chosen to side with Menma, but he himself was no match for Menma, so anything he said would be meaningless.

Anyway, it's just like what Naruto himself said before.

He can now restrain himself.

Naruto will follow his older brother closely, whether it's for several years or more than ten years. If in the future, this country and ninja village, which were forcibly united by violence, are filled with tyranny, hatred, and other negative emotions, and are constantly in turmoil, then even if there is no hope, Naruto will still rise up and fight against his villainous older brother!

Just like in the original work, he wanted to use his own will to forcibly correct Sasuke's ways.

No matter which time or space you go to.

Whether it's Naruto Uzumaki or Naruto Namikaze.

His stubbornness remains exactly the same.

Seeing that Naruto had agreed, Jiraiya felt a little relieved.

No matter what the future holds.

At least what could be said and done has been put into practice. What remains is truly up to the choices and judgments of people in this world.

“Mianma, you are a very rational and intelligent child. Mom believes that you can do well and achieve everything you said. As for other aspects of you, Mom has nothing to say. I just hope that you can truly realize your dreams. Also, don’t forget the day you get married. You must come and tell Mom. It’s a pity that Mom and Dad will not be able to see that moment.”

Kushina stepped to Menma's side, looking up at him with a mixture of sadness and pride, and said...

Kushina couldn't imagine it.

If Menma weren't the kind of child with a strong will.

What would they become if they had such a childhood environment?

Minato has always felt a certain amount of resentment towards the antagonistic relationship between Konoha and Menma.

When Kushina learned the whole truth, all she felt was heartache for her child.

That was her precious child, whom she had carried for ten months and given birth to with great difficulty. It was one thing for her to be an enemy, but for her own family to treat her child like this was another matter entirely.

When Kushina was summoned by Edo Tensei that day, she didn't really lose her temper, which was already a great show of respect for her Hokage husband.

You love your own child!

Others only saw Menma's power and his killing spree.

But Kushina was the only one who saw the hardships and suffering of her own child.

Menma is only 15 years old. Kushina can't even imagine how difficult it must have been for him to get here.

Today it is today.

Even if the dough is successfully sesame-coated.

Kushina was still filled with guilt because their child didn't have to suffer so much.

Now, at this moment when everything is coming to an end.

Kushina is still more focused on Menma herself.

She only hoped that her child could be safe and happy; that was enough for her.

This is the most basic expectation of an ordinary mother.

Other superfluous things.

Kushina never asked for anything.

"Yes, I know, Mom. Don't worry, even if that silly boy Naruto tries to cause trouble, I will definitely suppress him and won't let him do anything else."

In the very end.

After countless internal struggles, Menma still made this promise: no matter what, as long as Naruto didn't have the intention to kill him first or strike first, Menma would not kill Naruto.

Of course, this is largely because Menma is confident that he can convince Naruto in the future.

True peace.

It cannot be built through words, so-called naivety, or so-called mutual understanding between people.

Open your eyes and take a good look, Naruto.

Brother, I will show you what peace and harmony truly mean!

Mianma, with a confident yet gentle expression, looked at her mother and spoke.