The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

That signal flare fell to the ground.

They didn't even bother to retrieve the signal flare.

That was the chilling glint that followed like a shadow, forcing the newcomer to retreat further.

It was a very embarrassing situation, and only then did they manage to create a relatively safe distance again.

The bright moonlight was revealed by the dispersing dark clouds.

The face of the person who came was reflected in the image.

That familiar, slightly sickly appearance.

It was none other than Hayate Gekko, the designated proctor for the third round of the Chunin Exams.

"Heh heh, isn't this the chief examiner of the Chunin Exams? What brings you here so late at night?"

Maki stared intently at Gekko Hayate with an expression as if he were looking at a dead man.

"Sunagakure, Otogakure, what are you doing!? Aren't Sunagakure allies of Konoha? And you, Uzumaki Menma, are you betraying the village!? Why!?"

Moonlight Gale, who had previously appeared sickly, now had a grim expression as he stared at Maki opposite him and Menma, who had appeared almost simultaneously on his right not far away.

Compared to the combined schemes of the Sand Village and the Sound Village.

Clearly, at this moment, the psychological impact of Uzumaki Menma's appearance and his obvious involvement in the conspiracy between Sunagakure and Otogakure was the greatest.

That's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki from Konoha!

At this moment, Moonlight Gale wished he were trapped in an illusion, or that this was a false existence deliberately created by the other side.

But the burst of Nine-Tails chakra just now was real.

This made Moonlight Gale feel as if his mental state was about to collapse.

Facing the roar of the moonlight and the fierce wind.

Menma simply stared at him expressionlessly.

He's just a minor character at the level of a special Jonin, and he only followed along to prevent Maki from making a mistake. Menma has no interest in wasting words with him.

"Heh, allies? Does Konoha truly consider Sunagakure as allies? For over a decade, our Sunagakure's patience has reached its limit. It's time for this twisted relationship to end!"

A fierce aura emanated from Maki's brows.

"Wind Release - Wind Blade".

Machi, who no longer uttered any unnecessary words.

He immediately unleashed his signature ninjutsu.

"boom!"

This cyclone exploded directly.

"whoosh"

The figure rushing upwards at an extreme speed made Moonlight Gale's heart skip a beat.

"How can it be repaired?"

In the rush, the gleaming ninja sword was drawn from behind.

"The Dance of the Crescent Moon!"

The chilling light that followed rushed straight at him, knowing full well that defeating the enemy before him was utterly impossible.

Not to mention there's another Sound Ninja and Menma; forcibly breaking through is his only way to survive.

"Clang!"

However, Moonlight Gale not only overestimated himself, but also underestimated Maki.

Maki is currently the top Jonin in Sunagakure, and this blatant display of their strength difference is quite telling.

An overwhelming victory.

It was just one or two rounds of clashes.

"Pfft!?"

Maki easily seized the opening in Moonlight Gale's attack.

A wind blade that strikes directly at the vital points.

A fierce, crisscrossing offensive.

As their bodies intertwined, Moonlight Gale's face stiffened as he felt a sharp, tearing pain emanating from his abdomen. He lowered his head with difficulty and saw only crimson bloodstains, a testament to the rapidly fading life force within him.

'Evening Glory...'

After what seemed like a fleeting image of her lover flashed before her eyes.

Moonlight Gale suddenly went black, his consciousness completely sank into darkness, his body slumped forward, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

He was killed by Machi.

Then.

Maki went even further, inserting his wind blade directly into Hayate Gekko's brain and twisting it violently, completely shattering Hayate's brain. After all, a ninja's corpse can still yield information.

Especially the Hidden Leaf Village side.

The mountain tribe are among the best in this regard.

After witnessing this scene, Menma leaped away and disappeared into the deep night.

Maki glanced intently at the direction Menma had left, a peculiar light gleaming in his eyes.

'The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha? Heh, this truly is heaven helping my Sand Village!'

As Maki uttered these words in a low voice, his figure flickered and he vanished from the spot.

All that remained was the cold, desolate corpse of the moonlit wind, lying forlornly on this barren land.

The death of Moonlight Gale.

This is clearly another wake-up call for Konoha. Although there is no clear evidence yet, the death of a special Jonin is a clear signal in itself. Even just to guard against Orochimaru alone, Konoha needs to be extremely vigilant.

At this crucial juncture, with only two or three days left in the main Chunin Exams.

The atmosphere in Konoha Village became incredibly tense.

But the common people remained completely unaware, still beaming with joy, especially on the day the main competition arrived.

The celebratory atmosphere throughout Konoha reached an extreme level.

Mianma under full armor.

The door was pushed open, revealing a bright and sunny day.

Sensing the heated atmosphere brought on by the Chunin Exams, Menma's lips curled into a subtle hint of sarcasm.

'It's been 12 years, it really is time for you all to reminisce. I hope you can still laugh then.'

Menma looked at the Konoha citizens gathered together with a cold gaze, his heart filled with chilling thoughts.

They enjoyed the peace and tranquility brought by Konoha Village.

Therefore, in moments of perfect harmony, one must pay the corresponding price.

Menma certainly has ample reason to dislike this group of people. Although it's not to the point that he absolutely has to take revenge himself, Menma would certainly be happy to see them suffer.

'Alright, let's go, now it's time for the real stage.'

Mianma strode out and headed straight for the main competition venue, located on the other side of the village.

By the time Menma arrived at the venue.

Even though there was still more than an hour before the start of the main competition, the area around the venue was already packed with people.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 111 On the Scene (Third Update)

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The Chunin Exams only come around once every few years.

The people of Konoha Village naturally didn't want to miss it. Even though the venue was already packed with people and impossible to squeeze in, crowds continued to gather outside. Even if they couldn't see anything, just feeling the lively atmosphere of such a grand event was enough. The vendors were also working hard to promote their goods.

The Chunin Exams, a serious event hosted by two major ninja villages and involving numerous other ninja villages, turned into a celebratory temple fair.

Menma, who filed in, also entered the venue through the special passage for contestants. Inside, the Sand Village trio had already arrived, and Sasuke, who was late in the original story, arrived even earlier than Menma in this life.

Mianma was actually the last of the ten people to arrive at the venue.

"Oh, Mianma, you're so late! You're the last one to arrive."

Naruto waved his right hand and shouted loudly at Menma.

"Hehe, it's not that I'm too late, it's that you're too early. What time is it?"

Menma walked to Naruto, Sasuke, and the others, and spoke softly. At that moment, a strange look also appeared deep in Menma's eyes.

Because barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Nowadays.

it's here.

That was the day he severed all ties with the past.

These so-called companions, this so-called 'younger brother' of his, might all become his enemies.

That kind of enemy must be defeated, or even killed.

Just like Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju in the past.

This is a clash of ideas, and even more so, a choice of different paths.

"Hehe, it's not late at all. Look, the whole venue is already full. Today, this is our biggest stage to make a big splash."

Naruto had no way of noticing Menma's emotional change at that moment.

He was now completely immersed in the enthusiastic atmosphere, the grand stage, and the bustling scene, which perfectly suited Naruto's tastes.