Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

Is it because you are worried that other people in the village will gossip about you and say that you are setting up your own dynasty?

Or is he greedy for power and unwilling to abdicate?

No, neither.

Ōnoki is not Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Ohnoki, who truly inherited the will of the first and second Kage of his own ninja village, has been looking for the most suitable successor in the past 20 years.

My own son would have been the best candidate.

But everything is good.

The only thing that made Ohnoki very dissatisfied was his thinking and ability. As a Kage, one must have a sense of the overall situation, but Huang Tu had it, but he was still lacking in something. In addition, Huang Tu himself was not that interested in the position of Tsuchikage.

It has been dragging on for all these years.

It would be strange if Ōnoki was happy.

The best proof of this is the fact that in the original novel the succession of the "leg shadow" was delayed until the end.

"Yes, father, I understand what you mean, but isn't this still very risky? If that Menma-kun realizes it himself later, we are not..."

Ohnoki has explained it so clearly. If you still can't get the yellow earth, then it's not just a matter of something being lacking.

But it’s a big problem.

"Do you think that Menma-kun didn't see through it? That kid is very smart."

Without waiting for his son to finish speaking.

Ohnoki shook his head with emotion.

Others can't see through it.

Doesn't Onoki know what Menma is thinking?

He did set a trap, but he didn't trick the opponent into falling into it by fooling him. Rather, he dug the trap right in front of them. However, Menma chose to watch Ohnoki dig the trap.

He jumped straight down.

While dancing, he gestured to Ōnoki with an expression of gratitude.

Is Menma really that stupid?

No.

In Ohnoki's opinion, this is exactly Menma's cleverness. The more so, the more Ohnoki feels it is a pity if Menma is willing to join the Iwagakure Village and also take him as his master.

The supreme throne of the future Iwagakure Village.

It might not be impossible to let Menma come and sit down with us.

"Are you saying that he knew you were using him, but he still willingly joined forces with us?"

Huang Tu's eyes suddenly widened and he asked with a look of surprise.

"What else do you think? Besides, what is exploitation? It's called taking what you need. Didn't that Menma-kun also rely on us? This kid is very smart."

Oonoki said with a snort.

That's right.

This is Menma's true intention.

The reason why Menma chose to meet Ōnoki, even though he had clearly guessed Ōnoki's intention and was 100% sure to refuse, was to reduce his enemies.

So what if I'm being used by Ōnoki?

It’s better than being surrounded by enemies in the ninja world, right?

By forming an alliance with Ōnoki and relying on the Iwagakure Village, the threat factor will be greatly reduced.

Ohnoki himself could easily see through this.

"Is that so?"

Huang Tu nodded as if he suddenly realized something.

There was also a hint of emotion in his pupils.

It is really rare to find such an outstanding young person at such a young age.

"However, this is also a risky move, isn't it? Father, after all, the initiative is completely on our side. Once we do something, then this Menma-kun can only passively accept it."

Huang Tu's words were somewhat more tactful.

To put it in the most straightforward terms, Menma is gambling, and if he is not careful, it will be a bad move.

But what about actually?

"Did he have a choice? Huangtu? Otherwise, why did you think I just asked him why he chose to leave Konoha?"

Oonoki narrowed his eyes at these words spoken lightly.

But it best explains Menma's current situation.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 189: Erzhuzi's Invitation to Battle (Part )

"Well, it's true. He didn't have much choice, so he really left Konoha just for that reason."

Huang Tu first nodded in understanding, then shook his head in disbelief.

"Young man, you are always likely to be hot-tempered. Besides, isn't there Orochimaru? We still don't know the reason behind all this. Anyway, it has nothing to do with us. For now, we just need to do what we should do. The contact with Menma-kun will be left to you. Huangtu, don't let other people in the village know. And if there is any urgent information, report to me immediately. After all, it is the Nine-Tails, so we still have to be more prepared."

Ohnoki said in a very serious tone.

"Yes, father, I understand."

Huang Tu also nodded heavily and said.

As one of the only few Kage-level fighters in the village, and having experienced the Second and Third Ninja World Wars, he is very clear about this aspect.

"Konoha, Akatsuki, Uzumaki Menma and Orochimaru, and other ninja villages? Haha, it's really getting more and more interesting."

There was a very sharp gleam in Oonoki's pupils.

"Whoosh!"

With the explosion of chakra, he quickly returned to his own ninja village.

This was a special meeting.

It was not known to the outside world.

The alliance directly concluded will inevitably have a great impact on the ecological environment of the entire ninja world in the days to come.

You know, this is a combination of Iwagakure Village + Orochimaru + Menma.

This in itself can achieve the effect of 1+1 being far greater than 2.

Not to mention that all this is still done in secret.

Of course, how long this alliance can last, or whether it will collapse soon, all depends on Menma's methods and choices.

But at least for Menma now.

This was the best situation he could achieve.

He really didn't want to encounter a joint encirclement and suppression by several major ninja village forces in the ninja world. That would definitely be a catastrophic result for him now.

It was one afternoon, just a few days after Menma and Orochimaru returned to their base in the Land of Grass.

This was also the first time Sasuke visited the area where Menma lived.

This was also the first time Sasuke came to visit since they returned from the Valley of the End.

And he sounded very stupid as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Do you have time? Fight me."

Erzhuzi looked at Menma in the opposite position with a hint of indifference and said without any emotion.

"Huh? You want to fight me? Of course you can. When? Where?"

Menma raised his eyebrows, and after glancing at Sasuke, he also said with a faint smile.

This is a scenario that could have been foreseen.

Menma wasn't surprised at all.

If Sasuke didn't do this, it would be unlike Sasuke.

This guy's pride comes from deep in his bones.

"Right now, Training Ground C."

Sasuke said simply.

The cold aura emanating from his body seemed to express Erzhuzi's impatient mood.

"haha okay."

Menma didn't think twice and just tapped his chin and responded with a smile.

"Xianglin, please help me clean up the residue from the experiment, and also help me prepare the experimental materials for this afternoon, which are the ones I told you about yesterday. Oh, by the way, please help me with the auxiliary tests. It would be best if we have ten sets of control data."

Before leaving, Menma turned around and spoke to Karin, who was wearing a white coat in the laboratory.

"Yeah, I know, don't worry, Menma."

Karin said, smiling and waving her hand.

After this period of exploration and learning, Xianglin has completely adapted to a similar rhythm.

In the past few days, we have even started human experiments.

Although she didn't say it directly, Karin clearly showed her unwillingness to fall behind and she wanted to help in every way possible.

This was the decision that Karin made in her heart after their first meeting.

"Ah."

After Menma replied with a smile.

He and Sasuke went towards the No. C training ground one after another.

This is a wide area located at the westernmost part of the stronghold.

Sasuke usually does a lot of his training here.

The personnel responsible for guarding and handling this training ground saw Menma and Sasuke arriving.

He also quickly bowed and saluted: "Lord Menma, Lord Sasuke, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Well, we need to use the space inside for a bit. Is there anyone else in there now?"

Menma raised his chin slightly and spoke in a calm tone.

"Yes."

"Very good, then don't let anyone else in for now."

"understand!"

After Menma nodded, he strode in. Sasuke in the back still had an expressionless look on his face.

The eyes met subconsciously.

The manager's body trembled slightly.

As the person responsible for the management of this venue.

During that period of time, Sasuke underwent a lot of inhuman training here, and he adapted to it easily.

There is a cold aura on his body.

Most people really can't bear it.

Don't speak exaggerated words.

Now, Jiji has already possessed the strength of a jonin. With the three-magatama Sharingan, ordinary jonin are no match for him.

This is also the strength of the Uchiha clan.