The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

Is it really possible to have such a strong first instinct?

No.

Is there really no other choice?

Thinking of what Karin had just said, Menma suddenly realized.

When people have no other choice, they can only think of whatever comes to mind.

'But joining Konoha? That's truly a bizarre idea; I myself am about to leave Konoha.'

Mianma thought about it with a bit of a laugh.

But after hesitating for a little while...

"Following me is certainly an option, but Karin, are you willing to trust me?"

Menma looked at Karin and asked with a very serious expression.

"Oh? Of course I'd believe you!"

Karin was taken aback at first, then nodded frantically in reply.

"That's good. From now on, you'll follow me, and I'll arrange a real future for you."

Whether it's out of compassion or personal motives.

Menma will definitely help Karin.

This is the right thing to do, both morally and logically.

Although Karin was somewhat confused and didn't quite understand what Menma meant, she still understood what Menma said. In that instant, it would be a lie to say that Karin didn't hesitate, feel any fear, or feel any confusion.

But in the end, she chose to believe Menma.

The reason is still the same simple one.

Among the existing choices available to us.

This was the most reliable and reasonable approach she could think of.

"Ok!"

Therefore, Karin no longer hesitated or felt confused. Looking at Menma, she nodded emphatically and replied.

"Then, let's go!"

Menma smiled and nodded, extending his right hand to Karin. Karin looked at Menma intently for a moment, then placed her right hand on his without hesitation.

"Whoosh!"

Then.

The two of them then leaped away from the spot.

Only the cold corpses of two grass ninjas remained lying in pools of blood.

And this is what is happening all over the Death Forest.

Slaughter, that's a ninja's signature skill.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 87 Snake Appears

"Is this all you've got? The son of the Fourth Hokage, the last surviving member of the Uchiha clan, you really have disappointed me."

Orochimaru, still dressed as a grass ninja, licked his lips and looked at Naruto and Sasuke, who were now in a disheveled state, with a mocking expression on his face.

At this moment, Naruto and Sasuke, facing Orochimaru, had no energy left to utter a single word.

Both of them were panting heavily, their bodies covered in wounds and looking disheveled. In contrast, Orochimaru was completely unharmed. The stark difference in their appearance was obvious.

The expressions on their faces were more solemn than ever before.

Of course, neither of them knew that this was the result of Orochimaru's ultimate, invincible, and unrestrained attack. If it weren't for testing Sasuke's current strength and potential, given the current power gap between the two of them and Orochimaru, an instant kill would have been the only outcome.

"Heh, looks like we're going to die here together. But at least Sakura survived, so that's one last good thing, Sasuke?"

Naruto forced a smile and looked at Sasuke beside him.

"Shut up, you idiot!"

Sasuke's face was grim, and his hands were clenched tightly. He didn't want to die here; he absolutely didn't want to die here.

The revival of the clan, and revenge against Itachi Uchiha.

Sasuke absolutely did not want to, and would not allow himself to die here so easily.

The chakra fluctuations that were further released.

A faint crimson hue flickered in his pupils.

It seemed as if a comma-shaped ornament was faintly emerging from within.

"Huh? Sasuke? What happened to your eye? It looks a bit like Kakashi's eye."

Naruto, who was standing to the side, also widened his eyes in that instant.

These are the words spoken.

And then there are the changes that one personally experiences.

This surprised Sasuke.

Subconsciously, I touched my eyes, and they were now incredibly clear—double-tomoe Sharingan.

This surging force.

'The Sharingan! I've finally obtained this power!'

Sasuke's confidence swelled to an unparalleled level at this moment.

at the same time.

Orochimaru, who appeared calm in the distance, was actually quite disappointed. After such a long period of probing, Sasuke hadn't used his Sharingan at all, which was enough to prove that Itachi's younger brother hadn't unlocked the Uchiha clan's ultimate technique.

Compared to Itachi, this person's talent is far inferior.

Orochimaru shook his head slightly inwardly, thinking to himself.

Even so.

Orochimaru will not abandon Sasuke either.

This was his only chance to obtain the Uchiha clan bloodline. Itachi was too strong. Of course, more importantly, it was the Mangekyou Sharingan's ability to restrain Orochimaru. The Reanimation Jutsu certainly gave Orochimaru hope of seeing 'eternal life'.

However, it is clear that it also damaged Orochimaru's 'soul'.

Illusion is a technique that works on the mind, or even the soul. After Orochimaru's soul was greatly weakened, Itachi's ability to counter Orochimaru became very obvious.

Otherwise, given Orochimaru's strength, even if he was no match for Itachi Uchiha, how could he have been killed in one move?

Orochimaru himself was well aware of his own weaknesses, and it was precisely because of this that he desperately wanted to obtain the Sharingan and the purest Uchiha bloodline. Since there was no hope for Itachi, he could only look to Sasuke.

Even if Sasuke's aptitude is poor, Orochimaru still has to give it a try.

but.

It was at that very moment.

When Orochimaru saw the crimson yet jet-black Sharingan appear in Sasuke's pupils...

A look of wild joy flashed in his pupils.

'Sharingan! It's the Sharingan!'

This dramatic turn of events has brought Orochimaru immense joy, just as much as he was disappointed before.

The gaze directed at Sasuke instantly became incredibly intense.

'This trip was definitely worthwhile!'

Orochimaru suppressed the joy in his heart and licked his lips again.

"boom!"

Then came another explosion of his body.

They rushed straight towards Sasuke and Naruto's location.

The three of them then engaged in another fierce battle.

The intense battle fluctuations that spread out were far beyond the level of an ordinary genin.

Naruto and Sasuke both unleashed their power at an exceptional level.

Especially Sasuke, after he acquired the Sharingan.

Sasuke's current individual strength is definitely among the best of the Chunin level, but all of this still seems so weak and laughable in front of Orochimaru.

Orochimaru, who still had complete control over his power, was gradually pushing Sasuke to his final limit.

By the time Mianma arrived in the nearby area.

What you see is Naruto being blasted away by Orochimaru's heavy blow, his head slamming hard against the tree trunk behind him, and falling into a coma, as well as Sasuke being completely subdued by Orochimaru.

'Luckily I didn't miss it.'

Mianma stood atop a high point, looking down at the three people below, a faint look of relief appearing in his eyes.

If he really misses Orochimaru here, then he'll really have no choice but to try and scam Kabuto.

Of course, he has no intention of showing himself yet, as Sasuke is still conscious and he cannot let Sasuke see him.

As for Naruto, isn't he still alive?

Even if he were to die at Orochimaru's hands, Menma wouldn't experience any emotional fluctuations now. Since that night, he has completely seen himself and Naruto clearly.

Minato and Kushina at least owe him the debt of gratitude for his life in this lifetime.

He acknowledged this affection.

But Naruto? He's just a stranger with whom he shares only a blood relationship, not to mention that their respective ideologies are completely opposite.

Menma will no longer engage in that foolish behavior driven by a past-life bias, unless this younger brother firmly stands by his side.