The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

When he can easily pinpoint the location of others, they can't even detect a hair on his face.

'Huh? It's him? Well, it's understandable, I suppose.'

The identity of the visitor was easily discernible.

A faint smile appeared in his pockmarked eyes.

In this situation...

At this point in time.

Moreover, it was coming in the direction he had left from. Menma was almost certain that the owner of this chakra was definitely looking for him, and there was no other possibility.

In other words, when Menma left, he didn't even unleash a third of his speed. Otherwise, even Hagoromo might not be able to keep up with Menma in the current ninja world.

"Whoosh!"

There's no need for excessive hesitation.

The moment Mianma realized who the visitor was, he lightly tapped his foot and swiftly turned back.

It was only for a short while.

Mianma had already reached a point close to the pursuers.

Looking at that familiar, cold face, and that incredibly tall and slender figure.

"Whoosh!"

The figure of the face immediately appeared.

"Hehe, I really didn't expect to see Orochimaru-san here."

The clear, resonant words that followed.

While startling the newcomer, a hint of surprise also uncontrollably shone through the slightly enlarged snake eyes.

This figure was none other than Orochimaru, whose scientific research ability ranked first in the ninja world.

"Judging from this, Orochimaru-san came here specifically to see me?"

Menma waited patiently, smiling as he looked at Orochimaru, feigning ignorance as he asked the question.

"Of course. I am very curious about visitors from other dimensions, especially those who are comparable to the legendary Sage of Six Paths. I think you, Menma-kun, will have the answer I'm looking for. Oh, may I call you that? It shouldn't be impolite, right?"

Orochimaru stared intently at Menma with undisguised fervor in his snake-like eyes, asking each word clearly.

If I absolutely have to talk about it...

The Orochimaru of today is certainly very different from the one before, but no matter what, it doesn't change the essence of Orochimaru.

That yearning for the unknown, for something full of mystery!

He was a scientist first, and then a ninja.

If before, Orochimaru was most concerned about Sasuke's choice and the truth of this world, now, Orochimaru is definitely most concerned about Menma!

Just like Orochimaru in Menma's timeline, if he had that ability and that opportunity, Orochimaru would really like to use Menma as his experimental guinea pig, dissecting and studying him bit by bit.

"Of course. In my timeline, Orochimaru and I were close friends despite our age difference. As the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, I was able to escape Konoha thanks to Orochimaru's help. I remember the Konoha Crush plan and his subsequent sheltering of me."

Mianma laughed nonchalantly.

This isn't just something Menma said randomly. Menma not only admires and approves of Orochimaru, but also has a certain degree of respect and gratitude for him.

If it weren't for Sasuke's problem.

Mianma really won't make a move.

Even so.

This is also based on the fact that Menma is well aware that Orochimaru can be resurrected. He's not really dead; if you have to say, it's more like the destruction of a 'split soul'.

As long as the cursed seal exists in this world.

Orochimaru can resurrect indefinitely.

To be fair, after resolving the issues with Hashirama, Madara, and the subsequent problems with the three sacred sites, Menma did intend to revive Orochimaru. This research fanatic could provide Menma with significant assistance in various aspects.

The road ahead is long, and Mianma needs all sorts of people to help her.

As for whether they can control Orochimaru.

Mianma wouldn't consider such a problem.

Benefits and risks always coexist.

Another important point is Orochimaru's strength; Menma really doesn't need to worry too much about him.

"Is that so? Well, it's truly my honor, Menma-kun."

Orochimaru subconsciously licked his lips, looking at Menma with a strange gaze as he replied.

In fact, for Orochimaru, actively seeking out Menma was an enormous gamble.

Even if there is a cursed seal as the final trump card.

But who can be really sure that Menma doesn't have the ability to completely annihilate him? He's someone who could rival the legendary Sage of Six Paths, as well as Naruto and Sasuke, who have gained even more special powers.

There was no intelligence, and no assistance whatsoever.

For a normal person, out of ten thousand, it would be impossible for them to come looking for Menma. Only a special being like Orochimaru would make such a decision because he craves everything.

Orochimaru's desire for the truth of the world and for that unattainable peak would never stop him.

He is a truly madman type of person who would make any choice to achieve his goals.

Of course, even amidst such madness, Orochimaru retains a unique sense of rationality!

And this is precisely Orochimaru's greatest personal charm.

This is also what Mianma admires most, and what he fears most.

The line between genius and madness is often very thin.

This statement is universal in any world, and it is especially fitting for Orochimaru.

"Orochimaru-san, you're too modest. Speak up. You've come all this way to find me, and without any particular purpose, so there must be something very important. As long as Orochimaru speaks up, I will certainly do my best to help you in any way I can."

Menma crossed his arms and looked at Orochimaru with a scrutinizing gaze, then said with a faint smile.

Hearing Mianma's words.

Orochimaru's eyes lit up immediately.

"Since Menma-kun has said so, then I won't be polite. What I want is to obtain some of Menma-kun's blood and hair as research material, and also, Menma-kun, could you tell me what the principle of so-called time travel is?"

Orochimaru's serpentine eyes were fixed on Menma in the opposite seat, revealing an extremely intense expression.

The basic quality of a scientific researcher is that once something unknown and powerful is discovered, one should devote everything to its research and experimentation. Now that Menma, such a special person full of possibilities, is standing in front of him, Orochimaru cannot possibly tolerate it.

Even after Naruto's child was born and grew up, this mad scientist continued to devote himself wholeheartedly to various scientific research endeavors.

Menma can certainly understand Orochimaru's mindset.

If you're in a long-distance relationship.

They will make the exact same choice; the only difference lies in the specific method or approach.

"Haha, Orochimaru-san is Orochimaru-san. No matter when or in what time or space, he is exactly the same."

Mianma laughed and shook his head slightly.

It seems so.

The only difference between the two timelines is one's own existence; everything else is exactly the same. The reason why subsequent developments differ is entirely due to one's own influence.

Stubborn development in two different worlds in different times and spaces.

This really gave Menma a strange sense of déjà vu.

"Hehe, I'll take it as a compliment from Menma-kun. So, Menma-kun, what's your answer?"

Orochimaru looked at Menma with a slightly nervous expression, and his snake eyes clearly revealed an extremely strong desire.

Orochimaru had a premonition.

Everything I research can be powerfully assisted by Menma.

Mianma is my 'hope'!

"Of course, there's no problem with that. However, Orochimaru-san should know very well that there's no such thing as a free lunch. If you want to get something, you have to pay a certain price, right, Orochimaru-san?"

Mianma said with a smile.

"That's only natural. Menma-kun, please tell me what price you need me to pay. As long as it's within my power, I'll do it!"

Hearing Mianma's reply.

Orochimaru first showed a look of delight, then nodded straightforwardly and said directly.

"Great, I love Orochimaru-san's directness!"

Mianma nodded with great satisfaction.

Then.

He directly extracted his own blood and a portion of his hair on the spot, put them into a glass bottle, and threw it to Orochimaru along with a scroll.

"This is what I need Orochimaru to do, and I hope Orochimaru can do his best to meet my requirements."

Menma said in a calm tone.

As things stand at the moment.

Orochimaru's place.

Menma didn't really want anything; the only thing he valued was Orochimaru's research capabilities. But they were from different timelines, and soon Menma would have to return to his own timeline. When he would come back next time, or even if he could come back at all, was unknown.

Therefore, the real research should be left to Orochimaru in his own timeline.

At most, this is just some foreshadowing in this timeline.

Of course, there's also a bit of Menma's desire to see some fun involved. Orochimaru has simply taken the wrong path; otherwise, the heights he could have reached would definitely be far greater than what he's at now.

Menma is eager to see if Orochimaru in this timeline can reach a level he never expected.

"Is it really that simple, Menma-kun?"