Naruto, Uzumaki Menma, just wants to conquer the world

An orphan without a father or a mother: This is understandable and worthy of sympathy (because Sakura was scolded by Satsuki)

Very annoying: Because he always pesters me (Sakura emphasized this point)

Naruko did notice this, and she asked in confusion, "Is it pestering you?"

"That's right!" Sakura folded her arms, looking unhappy, but in fact she was trying to show off.

"Menma at that time! Don't mention how annoying it was!"

"He pursued me and asked me to date him... Really, I don't even like him."

It must be said that her expression was quite ugly, like that of a villain who had achieved success. Even Mingzi, who had received elite education since childhood, knew etiquette and was broad-minded, could not help but frown.

"that time?"

"So Menma isn't bothering you anymore?"

As expected, when Sakura heard what Naruko said, she was choked up and looked embarrassed.

"That, that..."

"No! Menma must be thinking of some tricks to play hard to get."

"Yes, that's definitely the case."

Naruko tilted her head and politely gave a business smile, as warm as Minato's, but only she knew that it was a fake smile.

All in all, after hearing what Sakura said, Naruko thought she could understand Menma's emotions.

Wildly, Naruko wandered in the corridor and recalled what Menma said last time: "Ever since I found out your identity, I have hated you."

After pondering for an unknown amount of time, Naruko came to a conclusion and murmured, "Menma, is he jealous of me?"

Before she knew it, she arrived at the door of Zuoyue's room and just heard the sound of arguing conversation inside.

"Answer me, what is your relationship with that woman?"

"What about that woman? I have no idea what you are talking about."

"The woman next to Zabuza."

"Isn't she a man?"

"There's no point in you playing dumb with me."

Naruko knew that Satsuki was a girl.

Naruko also noticed that Satsuki had special feelings for Mina.

She was about to knock on the door and go in, but her slender hand stopped half a centimeter before touching the wooden door and slowly withdrew.

Because she remembered Menma once said: "I don't want to see you again."

Yes, he doesn’t want to see me. If I go in, he will avoid me, right?

But, I really like him.

He smiled bitterly, his eyes sparkling as if they were filled with tears.

She gradually lowered her head, and the shadow of her bangs on her forehead obscured her expression like a dark cloud blocking the moonlight.

I don't know how long she hesitated, and I don't know how many conversations she listened to before she turned around and left.

The princess of Konoha suffered a second defeat in her life after her confession was rejected.

The next morning, Mitarai Anko suddenly received a summons: bring Uzumaki Menma back to explain the reasons for the recent events in Wave Country.

On the way, Anko noticed that Menma seemed to have something like a bracelet on his wrist, and asked casually: "Hey, Menma, what's that on your hand?"

"This?" Menma looked at his hand and replied nonchalantly, "Inari gave it to me before she left."

He had this indifferent attitude, but Hongdou, who was familiar with the local customs and culture, understood the meaning of the bracelet.

This is a folk custom of the people of Bo that is unknown to outsiders:

Giving each other bracelets or amulets is a token of love between a man and a woman, and it is a token of a private life commitment...

If the girl gives a bracelet to the boy, and the boy gives her a jade pendant or amulet in return, this should also be counted...

Moreover, the folk customs of Wave Country are different from those of other places. They are very troublesome. Once you get entangled with them, it is a debt of love that cannot be shaken off.

and......

I seem to remember that there is some kind of curse, right? It is a very creepy legend.

"Then did you give anything in return?" Hongdou expressed her doubts.

Menma tried hard to recall the scene.

"Well, it seems that..."

"I think he asked me for a jade pendant..."

Hongdou's heart skipped a beat.

"But you know me well. I don't have any jade pendant on me. If I had one, I would have sold it for money long ago!"

Hongdou breathed a sigh of relief.

"But she seemed to ask me for the amulet again..."

Hongdou's heart was lifted again.

"But I never believe in these weird things..."

After this series of roller coasters, Hongdou finally couldn't bear it anymore. She said unhappily, "Can't you just say it all at once? You didn't return the gift in the end, right?"

"It seems...I guess he hasn't replied..."

"That's good......"

Before she could breathe a sigh of relief, Menma changed the subject again: "But it seems that she wants me to make a bracelet for her..."

As if she was used to Menma's reversal of words, Hongdou said unconvincedly: "Ah, I see. You didn't make it up in the end, right?"

"No, I made it up..."

"???"

"She put the rope in my hand, and I made one for her just like she gave it to me."

Menma patted his chest and said proudly: "Don't look at me like this, I am quite proficient in hand sewing and other things!"

However, does that stop there?

There was also a bracelet in his pocket, which was given to him by Aunt Tsunami.

Mother & Daughter...

There is no greater sin than this.

029 Uzumaki Menma, who has become a Chunin, is updating his skill list...

This time, the contribution of facial numbness is not small:

1. Capture Cardo alive:

Menma follows the procedures and hands Cardo over to the Anbu, who will then bring Cardo back to the Fire Nation for trial.

Many officials of the Fire Nation have been bribed, but other interest groups have a bigger appetite.

Take the Konoha Group as an example: they urgently need this money to supplement military expenses.

In the face of more numerous and more ferocious jackals, it is impossible for Cardo to use money to save his life. It is more in the interests of the jackals to eat him up completely.

Moreover, Menma fabricated evidence that could touch the bottom line of the Fire Kingdom nobles: rebellion, usurpation, and coveting the status of the nobles. The responsibility for the Wave Kingdom incident lies entirely with Cardo.

Final result: Cardo was sentenced to death, Konohagakure colluded with the Fire Nation nobles, and all of Cardo's assets were seized through legal procedures.

This was within Uzumaki Menma's calculations.

2. Bring Shiro, who has the blood of the Snow Clan (Mizunotsuki), back to Konoha:

Ice Release is the bloodline limit possessed by the Kirigakure ninja clan of the Water Country. Because of the untouchable slide of the Kirigakure ninja clan, a large number of ninja clan members died.

Taking in the Ice Escape bloodline is also a great achievement.

The Konoha high-level officials, according to Menma, are the "Konoha xx Political Bureau", which consists of five members and is the brain center of Konoha.

This is the political structure proposed by the First Hokage, designed by the Second Hokage, and perfected by the Third Hokage: Konoha's central collective deliberation system to prevent the Hokage's power from being unconstrained.

This democratic parliamentary system provides a platform for the major ninja clans of Konoha to communicate peacefully and discuss the distribution of interests. Even the Hokage cannot do whatever he wants.

Since Nara Shikaku was absent due to some matters and there were no important agenda items, this Konoha high-level meeting was held with only four people present.

The four people are: Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzo, Utane Koharu, and Mito Kado En.

The topic being discussed now is "The completion status of the mission of the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uzumaki Menma, and what kind of training policy should be adopted for him."

Mitomon Yan looked at the mission report and said with emotion: "They actually brought back the bloodline of the Ice Release Clan. This is really an achievement worth boasting about."

"Yes!" Utane Koharu nodded in response.

Danzo made a suggestion: "I think you should just be promoted to Chunin directly."

"Yeah, I agree. There is no problem with the number of tasks."

"I agree. There is no need to suppress it any further. We cannot waste this talent."

Mitomon En and Utane Koharu expressed their support for Danzo's proposal one after another.

Hiruzen took a drag from his cigarette and sighed, "I still want to test that kid's skills in the Chunin Exams."

Mitomon En: "The places for that exam have already been decided, there's no need for him to steal the limelight."

Utatane Koharu: "Let Uzumaki Menma take part in this month's Chunin Exams and just go through the process."

That’s right, the ordinary Chunin Exam is actually just a matter of going through the procedures and it’s not difficult at all.

Think about it too.

How could the frighteningly low graduation rate of Konoha's Chunin Exam be normal? Could it be that a million Genins were supporting a hundred thousand Chunins?

The country does not have such a large task hiring market.

Ordinary soldiers still have to spend money and food and take off-duty training.

Excluding those with extraordinary talents, the time it takes for ninja clans and teachers to train ninjas is:

Genin, several years.

Chunin, ten years.

To be a jonin, bloodline, teacher-student relationship, talent, luck, and hard work are all necessary.

Even for Genin, the training cost is much higher than that of ordinary soldiers, and the money and food consumption are even greater.

The world's current productivity cannot support such a large number of off-duty soldiers.

Ninjas are elite, professional troops who devote themselves to combat.

Even Menma's evaluation of ninjas is: If there are less than ten thousand ninjas, they will be invincible.

Generally speaking, if a Genin develops normally, he or she can reach the qualities that a Chunin should have.

The promotion from Genin to Chunin is as natural as going to school, or from intern to full-time employee.

The promotion from Chunin to Jounin is a major threshold in a ninja's life. 99% of ninjas can never become Jounin.

And among the jonin in the world today, there are only a handful of strong people who can rival the Five Kage.

From the above we can see how rare powerful ninjas are.

Ninja schools are places to train elites. This is how Menma sees ninja schools:

The second generation Hokage wanted to break the monopoly of family education and promote and popularize ninja schools with the goal of breaking down family barriers.

From Tobirama's perspective, he gradually confiscated the ninjutsu of each family. The ninja village and the family were originally enemies.

The Third Hokage was supposed to inherit this policy, but for various reasons, he eventually compromised with the various families.

Konoha stopped promoting radical policies, and each ninja clan was willing to send their elite children as representatives to accept the concept of the Will of Fire.

From then on, Ninja School became a school for "cultivating elites".