The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

This sudden change in the scene immediately attracted the attention of everyone nearby. Kakashi, Genma, Asuma, and the others all showed an expression of disbelief when they saw who had made the move.

Just as Naruto, who had been attacked, rolled over on the ground to see which bastard had ambushed him, the blood-red figure that came into view, that familiar face, made Naruto's eyes widen instantly, his face filled with shock and confusion.

"Noodles are numb!? Why!?"

Those were words shouted out almost instinctively.

In the front position.

Standing in front of Gaara, Menma, already enveloped in a layer of crimson Nine-Tails chakra, also revealed an extremely cold expression as he looked at Naruto.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 119 My foolish younger brother!

"Why? You're asking me why? Naruto, you're the last person who has the right to ask me that question. It's because of you that I've seen the darkness of this village even more clearly, and I hate this village even more!!!"

Menma stared coldly at Naruto across from him. Every word he uttered, and the chilling aura emanating from his entire body, was so unfamiliar, so terrifying, so frightening.

Naruto felt as if Menma in front of him had completely changed into a different person.

"Menma? What right do you have? What do you mean by this? Because of me? Huh? You hate Konoha? Darkness? What are you talking about?! Menma! Aren't we comrades?!"

Unlike before, when the reaction was a beat slower.

Naruto was completely bewildered. He had no idea what had happened. Everyone was fine just a moment ago.

But the next second, they suddenly announced that war had broken out.

They used to be close comrades-in-arms, but now they're on the opposite side? And they even seem to hate you more than the enemy does?

Naruto's mind was completely in chaos.

They simply cannot comprehend the current situation.

"Uzumaki Menma, what are you doing?! Helping the enemy? This is treason!"

Genma, who was sitting nearby, had just forced Temari and Kankuro back and was about to further suppress and kill them when he saw Menma blast Naruto away. Genma was shocked by this scene and, disregarding Temari and Kankuro, quickly jumped to Naruto's side and looked at Menma with a very stern tone.

Kankuro and Temari, who had also retreated to the back, looked at Menma with disbelief. This guy is clearly a Konoha ninja, isn't he?

And wasn't he a teammate of that blond boy?

Why did I come to help them?

Kankuro and Temari were also completely baffled.

But protecting Gaara is the best option. After exchanging a glance, the two remained united, blocking Gaara's sand ball.

At the same time.

Kakashi, who was already unable to suppress Maki and another Jonin from Sunagakure, was also forced to keep a distance.

In other words, Maki was worried about Gaara and took the initiative to retreat. Otherwise, if he had pressed forward, Kakashi would not have been able to escape so easily.

"Menma, don't do anything rash! If you're still resentful about everything that happened before, things are starting to look better now, aren't they?! Turn back! As long as you turn back here, everything can be restored. Don't be deceived or misled by others!"

Kakashi leaped to Naruto and Genma's side, his expression one of shock, and spoke in a hurried tone.

"Come back? What a ridiculous word! You're all so glamorous, and now you come here with such high-sounding advice? Don't you find that laughable? Kakashi, or do you really know nothing about my identity?! And you, Genma Shiranui, as the Fourth Hokage's direct bodyguard, and now a special Jonin of Konoha, you also know nothing about my identity?! Betrayed the village? What a laughable statement! I betrayed Konoha? Konoha betrayed me first!!!"

With his slightly forward-leaning body and the intense murderous aura emanating from his brows, he uttered those cold words.

This caused Kakashi and Genma's expressions to change drastically.

"Identity? What identity? What exactly does Menma mean? Why did he say I'm not qualified? What qualifications do I have, Kakashi-nii-san!?"

Naruto, who was sitting to one side, had no idea what Menma meant. He turned his head and stared at Kakashi with wide eyes.

"Naruto, this is... that..."

Kakashi looked at Naruto, who seemed to want to say something but hesitated.

"What identity? You really are pathetic and foolish, Naruto. You've been deceived by this filthy village of Konoha for so many years. No, or rather, you've always been like this? Do you really think Hiruzen Sarutobi is kind and approachable? Do you think those so-called Kakashi and Genma brothers next to you are good to you? Immersed in your identity as the Fourth Hokage's son, being called 'Young Master Naruto' every day, do you feel a great sense of honor? Aren't you curious about my identity? Well then, let me ask you a question first: What's your mother's name? What does she look like? Do you know, Naruto? Are there any pictures of your mother at home?!"

Naruto said with a mocking look on his face.

"Mother? Mother is just an ordinary ninja, right? Her name is Kushina, and then... Brother Kakashi, what does my mother look like? Who exactly is my mother?"

Naruto looked up at Kakashi again, and the words he spoke made Kakashi's expression turn extremely bitter.

At that moment, as if realizing something, a hint of fear appeared on Naruto's face.

"Hehe, you don't know, do you? Kakashi wouldn't dare tell you either, would he? Well then, let me tell you. Naruto, your mother's name is Kushina, that's true, but her full name should be Uzumaki Kushina, and she has red hair just like me. Now, do you understand? Our dear young master Naruto?"

"Now tell me, who am I?! My stupid younger brother!!!"

This rage, seemingly about to be fully unleashed, caused his face to contort and become incredibly distorted and frenzied at that moment.

Even Maki, who had just returned to his side, showed an expression of utter shock at this moment.

Menma is not only the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, but he is also the son of the Fourth Hokage of Konoha.

However, after seeing Kakashi and Genma's expressions, and thinking of his own Gaara, who was also the son of the Kazekage, Maki felt that everything was understandable.

"Uzumaki? Red-haired? Younger brother? This? Impossible! Me? This? Brother Kakashi, tell me? This is fake! Brother Kakashi, tell me this is fake! Brother Genma!"

The emotional impact of that moment.

Naruto's brain went blank. He could hear and understand Menma's words, but it was as if he had completely lost his ability to understand language, and his face gradually turned pale.

A swaying, unsteady body.

Naruto suddenly turned to look at Kakashi and Genma Shiranui.

But at that moment, both of them subconsciously avoided Naruto's gaze.

They dare not, and cannot, continue to deceive. Before, they could say it was unintentional, but now, if they continue to perpetuate the lies here...

Not mentioning the present is futile; even if we can cover it up, what about the future?

At this moment, Kakashi and Genma Shiranui were filled with bitterness, and they didn't even dare to look Menma in the eye.

Menma's roar echoed throughout the entire venue.

This also caused Asuma and Kurenai, who were fighting not far away, as well as Sasuke, Lee, Sakura and others on the stands, to show varying degrees of shock.

'Menma is Naruto's older brother!?'

'Menma-kun is also the son of the Fourth Hokage?'

'How...how is this possible?'

'He actually knew all along?'

No wonder...

This is the most shocking fact, but also the most compelling explanation for what is unfolding now.

"Impossible? Are you still trying to deceive yourself? Naruto Namikaze, or have you never even considered this aspect?! I'm not like you. Twelve years of monster treatment, twelve years of miserable circumstances, huh?! I want to ask, why, why?! You can enjoy all the glory that comes with being the son of the Hokage, while I'm treated like a monster? Naruto Namikaze? Menma Uzumaki? These are truly ironic surnames and names, you know?! Every time I see those guys calling me 'Young Master Naruto' with respect one second, and then looking at me with cold, utterly disgusted eyes the next, who can know the anger in my heart?! Who can understand my humiliation?! Kakashi Hatake, Genma Shiranui, can you answer me?! Or can the Third Hokage answer me? Huh?! Why?!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 120 Venting, Questioning, and Delaying (Third Update)

A question that goes straight to the depths of the soul.

This unleashed rage was accompanied by a surge of roaring chakra.

A furious roar from the face.

At that moment, no one could answer.

Kakashi is no good, Genma Shiranui is no good, and Naruto is even worse.

"I...you..."

At this moment, Naruto was completely flustered and fell into a state of severe self-doubt. His hands trembled and his face was slightly pale. Naruto looked at Menma not far away and suddenly understood why he felt a sense of familiarity when he first saw Menma.

Because that's his own brother.

Even though there may not seem to be any conclusive evidence yet, Kakashi and Genma's performance is enough to illustrate this point.

But the more this happened, the more confused Naruto felt.

why?

Just like the question that Menma asked.

Why are the two brothers treated so differently? Why didn't their great-grandfather, Kakashi, tell him about his older brother? Why didn't he tell him their mother's real name? Why did they hide all of this?

Naruto couldn't understand it, and he couldn't find the answer.

That was clearly a mind on the verge of collapse.

"Naruto, there's a reason for all of this. It's not what you think. You have to believe us, and you have to believe the Third Hokage and Jiraiya. Let's subdue Menma first, and everything will be explained later!"

Even knowing that their words are pale and powerless.

But Kakashi knew very well what he should do now.

The village is facing invasion from foreign enemies, so whatever the problem is, it's best to wait until later to discuss it; that would be the most correct and appropriate course of action.

"Kakashi-nii, it's me?"

Naruto still looked completely bewildered.

Naruto glanced at Kakashi, then at the cold-faced Menma, and his heart was in complete turmoil.

He didn't know what he should say or do at that moment to be right.

Everything I had insisted on before seemed so ridiculous, so pale, and so powerless at this moment.

Kakashi patted Naruto on the shoulder, then strode forward and looked at Menma, saying, "I don't want to talk about the rights and wrongs of the past, Menma. But now that you know your identity, you should understand that the Fourth Hokage and Kushina sacrificed themselves to save the village. Menma, as the son of the Fourth Hokage and Kushina, you shouldn't stand against the village. Come back. Everything will pass. Past mistakes can be made up for. It's not too late to turn back!"

That sincere and heartfelt expression.

It was as if they were genuinely considering the situation for Mianma.

Menma, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, burst into unrestrained laughter: "Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!"

"Ridiculous, truly laughable! How can you be so righteous and indignant? As the son of the Fourth Hokage, shouldn't you be standing against the village? How foolish and ridiculous must you be to utter such words? Kakashi, don't you know why my parents sacrificed themselves?! What's sealed within me? Are you going to pretend you don't know?! For this village, my parents not only sacrificed themselves but also used their own son as a vessel, all for the so-called greater good of the village. But what did I get in return?! Kakashi, you say you don't know?! I still remember the warmth of my parents' blood when they died!!!"

"You want me to!? Not stand against Konoha!? Huh!?"