Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

If I must say, the style of the Kamisui Ryu clan is very similar to that of the Hyuga clan of Konoha. This not only refers to the living environment and training methods within the clan, but also to the fact that everyone's ideology is very old-fashioned.

A very common characteristic of this kind of people is that they don't like "change"!

Eternity is what they believe is right.

When it comes to a specific situation, I cannot say it is 100% certain, but in most cases, we will tend to adopt a general strategy of "defense and counterattack" rather than taking the initiative, unless we are almost 100% sure.

Variables, uncertainties.

It is the word that Shangshui Liuyanjue hates the most.

Of course, this does not mean that people like them are timid or cowardly, it’s just that this is how they have always behaved.

"Well, that does make sense, Huang Tu, what do you think?"

Iwazetsu's answer did not exceed Oonoki's expectations.

After nodding slowly, Oonoki turned his head and looked at Huangtu on the other side and asked softly.

"At this stage, I also agree with Yan Zetsu-san's arrangement. As for what to do next, I think we still have to look at that Menma-kun. Lord Sandaime, we are allies with this Menma-kun. Shouldn't they have an obligation to inform us of some of their actions? Especially when it comes to Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village!"

An alliance in name only, but an alliance nonetheless.

Of course, there is no obligation for allies to inform each other of their actions unless there are targeted plans. But in certain situations, it still depends on the wishes of both parties, from the perspective of the Iwagakure Village.

Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village are both adjacent to our own ninja village.

Integrate.

There is a possibility of threatening the safety of their ninja village.

No matter whether you will actually do it or not.

But as long as the theoretical possibility exists, that is enough.

As an ally of his own ninja village, Menma didn't have to say anything before the action, but now that everything is over, his own ninja village is qualified to question it.

And as long as I can get further information from Menma.

They can then make subsequent judgments more easily.

"Well, that's the truth!"

When Ohnoki heard his son's words, his eyes lit up. This was what he had just neglected. Even if he wanted to wait and see, he couldn't really do nothing. If he added fuel to the fire, he would make Konoha and Kumogakure notice Menma's existence and actions faster.

The other is that we need to put some pressure on this 'small' ally.

You know, the reason why we formed that seemingly ambiguous alliance with Menma was to sit on the mountain and watch the fight between two tigers.

The bigger, bloodier, and more terrifying the riots surrounding Menma are, the more benefits their Iwagakure Village can reap.

Now I finally have the chance.

Of course, Ohnoki must be caught safely!

If it weren't for this, Ohnoki would have taken action himself that day and captured Menma, the Nine-Tails, the most powerful tailed beast in the ninja world.

It is rumored that only the First Hokage and Uchiha Madara could suppress this terrifying existence alone.

Even if he hadn't witnessed the Nine-Tail's power with his own eyes.

This alone, and the Konoha riot 13 years ago, are enough.

"Send someone to spread the news immediately. Then, Huangtu, you go and contact that Menma-kun in person and tell him that it's time to fulfill his obligations as an ally. Also, Iwazetsu and Akagi, you two will lead teams to the eastern and southern borders respectively to further investigate the situation in Kusagakure and Takigakure. Especially in the latter, Iwazetsu, you will be in charge. Han, you will also go with us and stay in the center to ensure the stability of the border. Do you understand? "

Oonoki gave the order with a serious expression.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Huang Tu, Yan Jue, Chi Tu, Han and others also bowed and responded.

"Old man, I want to go too!"

Just as Ohnoki finished speaking, Kurotsuchi, who was sitting next to him, immediately spoke.

Although it seems so far.

Their Iwagakure Village will not make any big moves in the beginning, but Kurotsuchi is already eager to try.

If I stay in the village, I will definitely not be involved in anything.

Heading to the border is a different story.

Heitu is not the kind of girl who would keep to herself.

"Don't make trouble, Heitu, just stay in the village!"

Before Oonoki could say anything, Huangtu, as his father, frowned and spoke in a slightly stern tone.

Don't underestimate Kurotsuchi. He is now a very powerful ninja.

I was about fifteen or sixteen years old.

But in Huangtu's eyes, she is still that ignorant little girl. This incident is likely to affect the entire ninja world. His daughter is still so young, and the best choice is for her to stay in the ninja village honestly.

When Kurotsuchi heard what Huangtu said, his mouth pursed and he rolled his eyes slightly, wanting to say something, but staring at his old father's serious expression, he couldn't say anything in the end. Don't look at Kurotsuchi looking so cheerful in front of Ohnoki, that's because Ohnoki still dotes on Kurotsuchi to some extent.

Huangtu is different. Since he was a child, Heitu has been very afraid of his strict father.

"Haha, it's still a little too early. You should stay in the village first. If there is a suitable opportunity, Grandpa will definitely assign you a task."

Seeing my granddaughter's frustrated look.

Oonoki also said with a slight smile.

"Really!? That's what you said, old man!"

Hearing Ohnoki's words.

Heitu immediately perked up and said with a smile.

"Third generation, this..."

Just as the yellow earth on the side seemed to want to say something.

"Okay, Huangtu, young people need more experience. Heitu is already sixteen years old, two or three years older than that Menma-kun. You have to believe in Heitu!"

Ohnoki waved his hand to interrupt his son's words.

At first glance, Ohnoki seems to be an old grandfather who dotes on his granddaughter, but as the shadow of a village, Ohnoki has a strong sense of the overall situation. He may favor Kurotsuchi, but will never overprotect his granddaughter.

Ninjas want to become stronger and grow up as quickly as possible.

It requires many times of experience.

Only by overcoming crisis after crisis with one's own strength can one truly become a strong person. Ohnoki is still very confident in his granddaughter!

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 284 News and Shock

The Iwagakure Village was the first to receive the news and was also the first to take action.

But it is just as Ohnoki said.

They can receive the news, and the news from other ninja villages will be delayed by one or two days at most. They can also receive the news from Menma, Takigakure Village, and Kusagakure Village. After all, Menma is always under the highest attention of ninja villages in various countries. If he remains silent and does not take any action, it will of course be difficult to capture him.

But as long as Menma takes the initiative to expose himself to the public.

It is impossible to escape the sight of these people.

It was almost the time when Huangdi, Akagi, Ganze and others in the Iwagakure Village took action according to the orders of their own Tsuchikage.

The ninja villages of Konoha, Kumogakure, Sandagakure, and Kirigakure also received information to varying degrees.

And compared to the information received by Iwagakure Village in the previous one or two days.

Now there is more news about the alliance between 'Takigakure Village' and 'Kusagakure Village'!

Even though it is not comprehensive, it is not 100% confirmed.

But the content of this intelligence.

It was enough to shock these ninja villages.

"What!? Menma showed up in Kusagakure Village? He seems to have reached an agreement with the leader of Kusagakure Village, and now it has become an alliance between Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village!?"

In the Land of Fire, in the Hidden Leaf Village, in the Hokage Building.

Tsunade, who was already feeling annoyed because of the intensified conflict with the Cloud Ninjas during this period, stood up subconsciously when she heard this information. She looked at Nara Shikaku who came to report in a hurry with an incredible look and said.

You have to know that they had just learned the information from Orochimaru a few days ago, and there was also special intelligence showing that the Six-Tails Jinchuriki did follow Menma and Kabuto Yakushi back to one of Orochimaru's bases.

This is already a heavyweight piece of intelligence, and now there is even more important information.

For a while.

Tsunade almost doubted the authenticity of the information.

It was indeed Nara Shikaku who came to report, otherwise Tsunade would have absolutely ordered the intelligence team to conduct a new investigation.

This is simply beyond common sense! ?

Nara Shikaku also said with a very serious expression: "It is very likely that this is not just an alliance relationship, Lord Godai. Although the intelligence is not very clear, it can be analyzed that after Shigeta Masashi died inexplicably (this was the news released by Wuwei on behalf of the Kusagakure Village at the instruction of Menma. Even if everyone knows it, they can't really say that they killed the previous leader. A fig leaf is still needed), he ascended to the position of leader. All the orders he made are not in line with the interests of Kusagakure Village itself. There is also inaccurate information that Wuwei seems to respect Menma very much. Combined with the information from Takigakure Village, we have reason to suspect that Takigakure Village and Kusagakure Village are very likely to be under the control of Menma now!"

Just as Ōnoki made his judgment based on his decades of life experience, Shikaku relied on his extraordinary sensitivity and sense of smell to make his own judgment from this not-so-sufficient information.

It sounds exaggerated and nonsensical.

Even ordinary people find it hard to believe.

Including Tsunade, everyone looked disbelieving at first.

But the person who said this is the intellectual leader of his own ninja village, so Tsunade must consider how likely this is.

"And from this point of view, our previous judgment on the relationship between Menma and Orochimaru should have been wrong. Menma did not join Orochimaru, but they should be equal allies. It should be that Menma used some bargaining chips and some means to convince Orochimaru!"

Shikaku continued his analysis.

And there is another thing that Shikaku did not say, which is that if this is the case, it was not necessarily Orochimaru who took the initiative to find Menma in last year's Chunin Exam. It was very likely the other way around. What happened in the Forest of Death is full of doubts!

Even so, there are still more things that cannot be explained.

But there was always a voice in Shikaku's heart telling him that this development was most likely the truth.

Tsunade's expression became uglier than ever at this moment.

If everything is really as Shikaku said.

She really needs to rethink her view of Uzumaki Menma, a 13-year-old boy.

A young man with such terrible intentions and means.

It's the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki again. The future is not just a possibility, but will inevitably bring a hellish level of disaster to Konoha.

evidence?

This kind of thing does not require evidence.

Just having such a sign and probability is enough.

The social relations between national ninja villages.

It also involves the existence of a deep hatred. Even if there is a slight possibility, it must be faced with 100% attitude.

Less than a year.

In such a short period of time.

Tsunade could already fully feel the threat posed by Menma, and at this moment, she had completely given up her previous ideas.

Even if it would be unfair to Minato and Kushina who sacrificed themselves for the village.

But Tsunade is the Hokage and the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju.

She must stand from Konoha's perspective and consider Konoha's interests and safety.

Menma is also good.

Orochimaru too.

The time has come for execution.

"Naruto, if you want to blame someone, just blame Granny Tsunade. This is all for the village."

Tsunade couldn't help but flash through Naruto's cheerful face that looked just like her brother's. She sighed inwardly and immediately hardened her heart.