Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

Of course, compared to the aggressive wording of the Fourth Raikage, the notice spoken by the Master himself seemed much milder in its words.

But the purpose is still very clear.

That means the Hidden Leaf Village must give an explanation to the Hidden Mist Village as well. Either hand over the Six-Tails Jinchuriki, or provide irrefutable evidence to prove that the Six-Tails is not under the control of your Hidden Leaf Village.

if not.

For the benefit of the ninja village.

For the dignity of a great country.

They, the Hidden Mist Village, had no choice but to declare war on Konoha.

It can be said that the moment Tsunade received the notice from the Hidden Mist Village, she almost couldn't suppress the primitive power in her body.

Obviously, it wasn't done by the Hidden Leaf Village, but they wanted to put all the blame on them. How to prove it!? How to prove it!?

What can you prove it?

This is a dead end, right?

But he has a legitimate reason.

At least that's what it seems on the surface, not to mention that the tone of the Kirigakure seems so 'gentle'. Although there is no essential difference, Tsunade has to be patient and explain it carefully.

In the northern region, local friction has already broken out with the Cloud Ninjas.

The total number of ninjas deployed by both sides has exceeded three thousand. If the scale of the collision continues to expand and the southeast provokes the Mist Ninja to declare war, Konoha will fall into the dilemma of fighting on two fronts.

This is not the case now.

Not to mention that the quality and quantity of ninjas have declined a lot.

Even the top commander-level figures are completely incomparable to the past.

No matter from which perspective, the Hidden Leaf Village must stabilize the Hidden Mist Village. It is also because of this that Tsunade, after weighing the pros and cons, gave the information about Orochimaru to the Hidden Mist Village.

The world is big, but the interests and safety of the village are the greatest.

It must also be ranked at the top of the priority list.

As for whether the Hidden Mist Village believes it or not, that is their business and not something Tsunade can control.

She can only try her best to stabilize the current situation.

He also sent a special person to coordinate with the Sand Village.

If a war really breaks out, Konoha needs an ally like the Sand Village. Even if it is not that strong, it at least looks powerful enough!

It can still divert some attention and energy, right?

For example, the Iwagakure Village in the northwest?

The relationship between the five major countries has been fully demonstrated in the past few decades. Many times, it depends not only on their respective strength, but also on their respective diplomatic means. After all, no one can reach the level of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha now. They are the ones who can really make the decision with a single word.

It only takes one person to wipe out the entire ninja world.

The road to peace.

It is always a bloody road.

The respective plots of the five major countries, especially the respective deployments of the three major countries, also caused a new round of turmoil in the ninja world.

Moreover, compared to the last time, which seemed dangerous but actually landed almost smoothly, this time the Cloud Ninja took the lead in fighting with the Konoha side, and part of the Iwagakure and Mist Ninja reconnaissance forces also entered the territory of the Fire Country.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village then entered level one combat readiness.

Jiraiya and Naruto's journeys were forcibly interrupted because of this. They originally planned to come back and continue their training journey, but in the current situation, Konoha obviously cannot do without Jiraiya once a war breaks out.

Jiraiya needs to be responsible for at least one aspect of the pressure.

Otherwise, if they rely on Tsunade alone, it will be difficult for Kakashi, Shikaku, Choza and others to provide greater support.

At this moment, the shadow of war has completely covered the sky above the entire Hidden Leaf Village.

A series of issues arise surrounding this battle for the Six-Tails Jinchūriki.

And that was two days before the conflict between the three major countries broke out.

In the Tea Country, in the southwestern coastal area, Orochimaru's main base.

Because he had previously promised to provide more tailed beast chakra to Orochimaru for research, and because of the Sasuke issue, Menma naturally needed to take a detour to Orochimaru's base first.

Before the face of the numb, the pharmacist

Still in that large but very dim room.

Orochimaru looked at the special seal scroll in his hand, and then his narrow snake pupils slowly turned to Menma and Yugao who were sitting on the left. Orochimaru snorted and laughed, "Haha, Menma-kun's efficiency is much faster than I expected. This is the chakra that can provide me with the Six-Tails and the Seven-Tails."

"After all, this is what we have discussed before, isn't it? Orochimaru-san, and helping you is helping me. You should know better than me about the pursuit of the tailed beasts by those big countries and the real goal of that organization."

Menma smiled softly and replied.

Only Yu Gao at the side frowned slightly, still feeling a little uncomfortable.

Not only because of the atmosphere.

More importantly is Orochimaru who is in the main seat.

To be honest, Yugao is not good at facing, and he doesn't like people with Orochimaru's style.

"That's true, but Menma-kun's actions are likely to attract more attention. You know, your identity is very special. You never know when those people will come."

There was a hint of demonic color in Orochimaru's pupils, and he said meaningfully.

"Then I'll need Orochimaru-san to take care of it for a while. It doesn't need to be too much, just let me make the necessary preparations. I think Orochimaru-san should be willing to do this little favor."

Menma looked back at Orochimaru and spoke word by word.

Paper can never cover fire.

Even if it can hold out for a while, it will eventually be burned to ashes.

The news that Yugao joined his side would be exposed sooner or later, especially at the previous point, when he met with Jiraiya and others in the Land of Spring. It didn't matter if there was no evidence. Being guessed would already mean being 'checkmated'.

Therefore, Menma needs some more preparation.

Orochimaru is his own best 'camouflage color'!

"Hehe, it really takes a lot to cooperate with Menma-kun."

Orochimaru smiled lightly and said as if he was in great difficulty.

"But the rewards are also great, aren't they? Orochimaru-san? We are all people who seek the truth together. Maybe there will be disagreements at some point in the future, but at least now we are on the same path. I should even say that only I will walk side by side with you, Orochimaru-san."

Menma knew very well what Orochimaru was pursuing.

Eternal life, supreme power, the truth of the ninja world.

But for all these, Menma can provide corresponding chips.

What? Just talking? Just getting something for nothing? Don't put it so harshly. As long as Orochimaru is willing to accept it, then this is enough bargaining chip.

Said without politeness.

In the current ninja world, no one and no creature knows more information than Menma. Not Obito, not Nagato, not Madara, and not even the sages of the three holy places.

That dark guy still doesn't work.

The greatest golden finger of a time traveler is the omniscient plot reference!

Even though his intrusion has brought about many changes, there are still some things that are limited to him.

What Orochimaru pursues are these limited things.

This is something that only Menma can provide!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 258 Request and Notification

This is exactly why Orochimaru values ​​Menma.

Only then would he be willing to choose to accept this kind of alliance contract which seems to make him suffer a disadvantage. Of course, Orochimaru himself does not feel that he has suffered a disadvantage. The information from the Sharingan and the Samsara eye alone is enough to make Orochimaru give up everything!

All the research that he had abandoned in the past was picked up again today because he found that he had gone astray. What he needed to do most now was to correct the path and conduct further research to confirm it.

However, key material is still missing.

You know, ordinary Sharingan is far from enough.

What you need is the Mangekyō Sharingan.

"Yes, we are fellow travelers. Don't worry, Menma-kun. I will temporarily block those outside for you. But remember, this is a time limit. The major ninja villages and the Akatsuki organization will investigate it sooner or later, including the Takigakure Village. If Menma-kun has any other plans, execute them immediately. Time waits for no one."

Orochimaru said with what seemed to be a faint eerie smile.

"Well, I know. Then I'll leave the rest to Orochimaru-san. I'll excuse myself today."

Menma waved his hand nonchalantly and stood up as well.

He turned around and strode towards the door, with Yu Gao following closely behind.

"Menma-kun, you better try harder. If you fail, I will swallow everything you have without hesitation!"

Orochimaru looked at the departing backs of Menma and Yugao, a hint of beautiful color appeared in his snake eyes, and he thought secretly in his heart.

Menma, who left, naturally had no idea what Orochimaru was thinking, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care. He was courting disaster. Risk? Again, if he really cared about these things, he shouldn't have defected from the Hidden Leaf Village. Wouldn't it be better to just follow the pace of the prince in the original novel?

It was because Menma had his own persistence that he did this.

"Menma-kun, can Orochimaru really be trusted? I always feel like that guy is just using you."

After walking away from the dim reception room.

Yugao, who was following Menma half a step behind, seemed a little hesitant, but finally spoke.

It was a heart-to-heart discussion.

As a companion.

Yu Gao felt that whether for his own sake or for Menma's sake, he had an obligation to remind Menma.

What kind of person is Orochimaru.

Yu Gao was naturally unfamiliar with it.

But as a famous figure in the ninja world.

Yugao knew something about Orochimaru's glorious past.

Yugao was really worried about forming an alliance with such a guy.

Menma can also understand the meaning of Yugao's words.

Menma stopped walking and turned around and said with a smile, "It's impossible to believe it. Apart from you, Yudaka-san, and the other companions, I don't believe anyone else, including Orochimaru-san. The reason we can get together with him is purely because of benefits."

"Because of profit? Then Menma-kun, you still..."

Yugao said with a slight frown.

"But for now, Orochimaru is our most reliable companion, Yudaka-san. Greed is one of the greatest driving forces of human beings. This is true for me, you, or anyone else in the world. We all have our own goals, and Orochimaru is no exception. And what he needs can only be provided by me. He will not turn against us until he achieves his goal. Orochimaru is the only one, Yudaka-san. We also need him in our plan."

Menma said with a determined look.

"So, at least for now, there is no need to worry about Orochimaru. Moreover, I have made some corresponding preparations. Don't worry, Yudaka-san."

Same as Karin.

Yugao is definitely one of us.

Although it was only a preliminary acquaintance, that fist-bump, witnessed by the two tailed beasts, was enough to make the two open up to each other.

Therefore, Menma will patiently explain any questions Yugao has, which is also a way to improve the trust and recognition between each other.

"Well, Menma-kun, you just need to know what's going on. Then, shall we go back to Takigakure Village directly now? Is there anything else that needs to be dealt with?"

Yugao nodded slightly and said.

"Well, there's nothing else going on, but I still need to spend some time to answer some questions for a guy. Otherwise, I might not be able to leave, in the physical sense."

Menma raised the corner of his mouth into a beautiful arc, shrugged, and then pointed to one side.

Yugao subconsciously turned his gaze in the direction Menma indicated.

A slender young figure came into view.