Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

For example, the formation of forces.

After such a period of infiltration and preparation.

In Takigakure Village.

Menma already has a certain foundation, and now all he needs is a key opportunity that will allow him to openly interfere in the internal affairs of Takigakure Village.

And this opportunity.

That is, it appeared at the end of the 60th year of Konoha, just before the new year.

"Oh? That jonin from Takigakure has really taken action? Tsk tsk, it seems that paying more attention to this guy is the right thing to do."

Outside Menma's own private laboratory.

Looking at the information that was specially sent by Pharmacist Dou.

There was a faint smile in Menma's pupils.

To be honest, during the initial period, Menma had no intention of telling Orochimaru what he had done in Takigakure Village.

Because that would be very disadvantageous to yourself.

And Orochimaru caught his movements again.

Although Orochimaru could guess some of his actions and even investigate certain things, this was different from him taking the initiative to confess.

Therefore, at the beginning, Menma planned to act quietly on his own.

But later he found that this was totally unrealistic.

Because he has no direct subordinates of his own.

Don't talk about doing other things.

Menma is unable to perform even the most basic intelligence reconnaissance.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 195 Before departure (Part )

In such a world, if you can't even do the most basic intelligence gathering, what else can you be expected to accomplish?

You can't do it yourself, right?

Not to mention the issue of efficiency, the huge amount of time that will be wasted here is not a result that Menma can accept. Therefore, Menma needs Orochimaru's help, or to be more precise, the human resources under Orochimaru, which is what Menma needs right now.

For this reason, Menma must tell Orochimaru his plan. Of course, he cannot tell him everything, and he still needs to strike a necessary balance here.

The reason that Menma took the initiative to put forward was to make full use of the power of these small ninja villages. Takigakure Village, as the ninja village with the Seven-Tails Jinchuriki, was naturally the first choice. Orochimaru might be out of curiosity, or might have the same interests, or might have other intentions. Menma proposed that he needed support from relevant personnel.

This uncle Snake agreed decisively after only a moment's thought.

After returning from Takigakure Village.

Menma relied on the people under Orochimaru to gradually carry out his plan, and during this period he took time out to go to Takigakure Village twice.

Take advantage of the mission.

While gradually figuring out some of the situation in Takigakure Village.

It also deepened the relationship with Shibuki, the new leader of Takigakure Village.

But they were all still just on the surface. Now, the opportunity has finally arrived to truly intervene in Takigakure Village.

"Are you coveting the position of leader, or do you have your own ambitions? You are such an easy-to-understand guy, and this is a good opportunity for me."

The image of a middle-aged Taki nin with a dark turban tied on his head flashed through Menma's mind. After he let out a breath, he spread his legs and strode towards where Orochimaru was.

Not long after.

Menma arrived outside Orochimaru's private house.

"Menma-sama."

When Orochimaru's subordinates who were guarding the outermost position saw Menma coming, they hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"Um"

Menma also smiled and nodded, then walked straight through and strode in. This was also an order specifically issued by Orochimaru. In any stronghold, no one else was allowed to stop Menma. It could almost be said that he was an equal to Orochimaru.

It seemed that Orochimaru was not going to hide anything from Menma.

"Although I knew that Menma-kun valued Takigakure Village, I didn't expect him to come here as soon as he received the intelligence. It seems that he really intends to make that ninja village an important base."

The moment Menma stepped in.

Orochimaru, who was in the innermost position, sensed Menma's chakra in advance.

After turning the corner, you enter the hall.

The moment they saw each other.

Orochimaru also looked at Menma with a familiar, slightly weird smile and said with a chuckle.

And in this hall.

Except for Orochimaru.

There is also a white-haired boy with shark teeth.

Menma recognized the young man's identity at a glance.

"Kido Shuiyue?"

After taking a glance, Menma sat down in the front seat on the right side with great familiarity, and said with a faint smile: "I should have made it very clear to Orochimaru-san last time. After all, Takigakure is a ninja village with tailed beasts. Don't you think Orochimaru-san has no interest at all? The chakra of the tailed beasts should be of great help to Orochimaru-san's research, right?"

"Haha, that's true. We should thank Menma-kun for his reminder and assistance. However, the reason why Takigakure Village has been able to ensure that the Seven-Tails has never been lost for so many years is not because of the strength of Takigakure Village itself, but because of the mutual restraint and vigilance among the five major ninja villages. If Menma-kun really wants to take action, it is easy to break such a balanced situation. Moreover, although the leader Shibuki is very young, the foundation of Takigakure Village cannot be underestimated. Is Menma-kun really ready?"

Orochimaru's snake eyes stared directly at Menma in the position below and asked with interest.

Hozuki Hozuki, who had a "well-behaved" expression on her face throughout, showed a hint of shock in her pupils when she heard the conversation between Menma and Orochimaru. She subconsciously raised her eyelids and took another look at Menma.

As a member of the Hozuki clan who was recruited by Orochimaru through special means, Suigetsu has a very full and clear understanding of Orochimaru's strength and terror.

For this young man who is the same age as himself, who defected from the Hidden Leaf Village and can be on par with Orochimaru.

Gui Deng Shui Yue was naturally full of curiosity.

Not to mention that Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, which naturally brings with it an aura that attracts other people's attention. Plus, the conversation between the two at this moment obviously involves overthrowing the political power of a village. It would be strange if Suigetsu, who is only twelve or thirteen years old, could be as steady as a rock.

"Haha, it seems that Orochimaru-san still has some misunderstandings. Takigakure is an important existence, but it does not mean that I must show up in person. I know very well how great the external pressure is, without you explaining it to me, Orochimaru-san. Didn't you say it yourself? Lord Shibuki is very young. It is precisely because of his youth that he has more room for control, right? And even if he really fails, he fails. It just takes a little more time. Of course, if Orochimaru-san is willing to help, I would be very grateful."

Menma said as he looked at Orochimaru with a smiling face.

"Oh? So that's how it is? I was indeed inconsiderate. As for assistance, haha, if Menma-kun needs anything, you can just ask. There's no need for us to be so polite. I have always believed that Menma-kun will bring me different surprises."

Orochimaru raised his eyebrows and replied while looking at Menma with that slightly deep expression.

This seems to be a normal conversation rhythm.

But to Suigetsu Hozuki who was standing by, it seemed awkward no matter how he listened to it, especially Menma's young face, which made Suigetsu feel an indescribable sense of disharmony.

'Young leader?'

This sounds so strange.

"Then I'll be welcome. I'll need some assistance this time. I wonder if Orochimaru-san can arrange some people to help me?"

A half-truthful request.

This is to provide a certain degree of cover and backup for my next plan.

He also wanted to further test whether Orochimaru had any other intentions.

After all, Menma is currently in a very delicate and embarrassing situation. He is in an alliance with Orochimaru.

But he is clearly living under someone else's roof and needs Orochimaru's assistance in every aspect.

The alliance is really a misnomer.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 196 The So-Called Intention

Menma really needs to create his own power.

Even though there will be many problems and disadvantages, and there may be a certain degree of potential sequelae, Menma can no longer care about these. He has no right to be picky, and appropriate retreat and concession is the wise choice.

Of course, there is a big premise here.

This force must belong to Menma alone.

Then no matter how big the remaining problems are, they can be solved.

Therefore, Orochimaru is a hurdle that cannot be avoided. Menma must confirm Orochimaru's attitude and thoughts. Whether it is dangerous or not is another matter, but at least he has to make preparations in advance, right?

You can never do things unilaterally on your own wishful thinking.

That will never work.

"Personnel assistance?"

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes slightly.

The moment Menma said this, this snake uncle could more or less understand the deeper meaning behind Menma's words.

But this is also to be expected.

The relationship between them is indeed very special.

Make sense.

Orochimaru was already suppressing his instinct, the instinctive urge to dissect Menma. The strength that Menma had demonstrated time and again exceeded Orochimaru's highest psychological expectation. Otherwise, Orochimaru would have attacked Menma long ago.

But without complete, or at least 70% or 80% certainty.

Orochimaru wouldn't really do anything to Menma.

The Rinnegan and the Sharingan.

The art of sealing away corpses.

The chakra of the tailed beasts.

There is also some confidential information from the Akatsuki organization and the Hidden Leaf Village.

These things are obviously not something a 12-year-old boy should know. Orochimaru is really eager to analyze the secrets of Menma one by one. He has sufficient reason to believe that there is more and more important information in Menma's brain.

Even if it's just for this.

Orochimaru is willing to assist Menma.

Something unknown.

It will always be the most mysterious and most desired existence.

"Of course there is no problem. I still say the same thing. As long as you need something, I will do what I can."

Orochimaru said while looking at Menma with a 'sincere' expression.

"Then I would like to thank you Orochimaru-san. Now, I will excuse myself first."

Menma smiled.

Then he prepared to get up and leave.

"Oh, by the way, Orochimaru-san, the previous matter should have been settled, right? If possible, the influence of that technique should be resolved as soon as possible. I think this should be the most important thing for you, Orochimaru-san."

After taking the first step.

Menma seemed to have thought of something.

He turned his head and looked directly at Orochimaru's arms, which seemed to have returned to normal, and spoke with a slightly heavier tone.

"Oh? Well, I understand. Don't worry, Menma-kun. These are my own hands after all."

After being slightly startled, Orochimaru nodded and replied with a strange look on his face.

"That's best."

Menma raised his chin slightly, and after saying this, he strode away.

Looking at Menma going away.