Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

Doesn't Jiraiya know what kind of existence this old guy is?

Back then, he was a crazy guy who could even assassinate his own close friends.

Jiraiya would never allow Danzo to interfere in Menma's affairs.

Even though his mind told Jiraiya that Menma's situation was difficult to reverse, as long as there was a slight possibility, Jiraiya would try to save it.

This is Jiraiya's 'conscience'.

"Hmph, leave it to you to handle!? It is precisely because I left it to you for the past 12 years that this problem has arisen!! If Uzumaki Menma had been handed over to the Root to be trained earlier, would he have defected now? The same goes for Orochimaru. Hiruzen was too soft-hearted back then. The same goes for you, Jiraiya. You have an unshirkable responsibility in this matter. I can no longer trust you."

Danzo snorted coldly, looked at Jiraiya, and said in a very unfriendly tone.

This is the general way of rebuking someone in person.

Jiraiya's expression turned a little ugly, but he had to admit that he and his teacher did have a responsibility in this.

But even so.

Jiraiya still couldn't give in on this matter.

He already owed Menma for the past 12 years. Kakashi had also briefly told him about the conversation that took place at the venue. In Jiraiya's opinion, Menma could not be blamed entirely.

After all, the child is still young, isn't he?

Jiraiya felt that he had the reason, ability, and opportunity to correct this mistake.

For this reason, he couldn't let Danzo interfere.

That is truly irreversible.

"I told you, leave the matters concerning Orochimaru and Menma to me!"

Jiraiya still shook his head and said firmly.

"Hmph, Jiraiya, you..."

A hint of viciousness flashed in Danzo's pupils, and he was about to say something.

"Okay, Jiraiya, let's leave this matter to Danzo for now. Whether it's Orochimaru or Uzumaki Menma, they are both key traitors that Konoha needs to deal with the most, and we have to deal with them before other ninja villages react. Especially Uzumaki Menma's identity, you should know how important it is to Konoha. Your most important task right now is to find Tsunade."

Mizuto Menyan on the opposite side took the lead and spoke in a deep voice.

"Of course, Danzo, you can't overdo it. Konoha can't stand it anymore. What your Root should do is to collect intelligence first, and then determine the corresponding plan. As for the One-Tail, it should still be under the joint jurisdiction of the Anbu and the Interrogation Department. The Root's mission is still relatively heavy, so don't allocate other people."

"Well, I think what Yan said makes sense. Jiraiya, don't be impatient. These things must wait until the fifth generation takes office before they can be officially handled. Of course, if you are willing to take over the position of Hokage now, that is another matter."

Utane Koharu also spoke slowly.

Jiraiya frowned after hearing the words of the two consultants.

If he had to say something, Jiraiya certainly didn't want to see Danzo interfere in Menma's affairs, but given the current situation, it was not appropriate for him to say anything more. Fortunately, there were two consultants to mediate.

Jiraiya took a deep breath and nodded slowly, saying, "I understand. I will find Tsunade in the shortest possible time!"

Danzo would not have any objection.

In his opinion, timing is not a problem at all. As long as his roots take over, he will have the final say on what to do next! ?

Anyway, he has made up his mind to capture Menma again in the near future. As long as he can successfully control the Nine-Tails, no one in the entire Konoha, or even in the ninja world, can defy his will. He must correct Sarutobi Hiruzen's mistake and prove that his teacher had chosen the wrong person!

And it was at this time that a high-level meeting was being held in the Hidden Leaf Village.

the other side.

Menma, who left the Hidden Leaf Village, also followed Orochimaru and his party, heading due north. After spending several hours, they crossed the border of the Land of Fire and directly entered the territory of the adjacent Land of Rice.

This is one of Orochimaru's important bases.

The Sound Village, Orochimaru's most important force at present, exists in this country. In the past, it has been able to grow continuously with the special training of Orochimaru and the financial support of the Land of Rice. Now, after conspiring with the Sand Ninja to attack the Hidden Leaf Village, the true face of the Sound Village and the people behind it will inevitably be made public. If Orochimaru does not take some necessary measures, the Sound Village will most likely perish directly.

A force established by a rebel ninja who dared to launch a sneak attack on Konoha and killed the Third Hokage. No matter how cowardly Konoha was, it would not tolerate such a ninja village to continue to exist openly.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 130 Goodbye Karin

In the original work, since the Konoha collapse plan.

The Sound Ninja gradually stopped appearing, and there was a high probability that they were directly broken up into small groups by Orochimaru and assigned to other strongholds. Although a large number of the Sound Ninja were just cannon fodder, cannon fodder still had a role to play. Even if they were just used to gather intelligence, it was meaningful. If it was just a piece of cake, Orochimaru would certainly not give up these subordinates easily.

After all, without saying too much, the subordinates trained by Orochimaru are truly loyal to each other. Even if they know they have to die for Orochimaru, they are willing to do so. This can be reflected in the original work, such as Guren, Kimimaro, and the Four Sound Ninjas.

Orochimaru still has his own personal charm.

However, these have nothing to do with the current facial numbness.

The relationship between him and Orochimaru is just a partnership.

As long as Orochimaru can meet his needs, what happens to the rest is up to Orochimaru himself.

"It's a little shabby here, please don't mind it, Menma-kun. Lord Orochimaru needs to rest for a while, please rest here for a few days. If you need anything, you can tell me at any time. If I'm not here, the Sound Ninja outside will obey Menma-kun's orders."

After arriving at the Otonagakure Village, Orochimaru immediately entered his most important laboratory, where he wanted to study how to deal with the problem of his hands. Menma's reception was naturally temporarily handed over to Kabuto Yakushi. However, this was just a transition. As Orochimaru's most important assistant, it was impossible for Orochimaru to leave Kabuto Yakushi at the beginning if he wanted to successfully solve the problem of his hands.

But Menma knew it very well.

No matter how hard Orochimaru tries, it is meaningless at this stage.

"Oh, that's of course no problem. After all, Orochimaru is injured. I can understand that. But, shouldn't I bring my people here? Kabuto-san?"

Menma said slowly and calmly.

Since he chose to come to Orochimaru, Menma still had some necessary psychological expectations, including the possibility that he would have to engage in a long-term battle of wits and courage with Orochimaru in the future. Menma was well prepared. This is not an ordinary person.

He is a true scientific research madman.

But even so.

Menma still feels that in this crazy world of Naruto, Orochimaru is one of the people with whom he can have the most normal conversations. As for other people, there is a certain unreasonableness in their behavior.

The same is true for the people of Konohagakure who have been brainwashed by the so-called Will of Fire.

This is also the reason why Menma decided to leave Konoha. After all, he didn't want to be assimilated by these people one day.

What he wanted was to completely break this shackles.

"This is inevitable. Please rest assured, Menma-kun, Karin has never suffered any injustice here with us. I will order someone to bring Karin here. I wonder if Menma-kun has any other needs?"

Yakushi Kabuto said while looking at Menma with a smile on his face.

"No, go and get busy. Orochimaru-san probably needs you more."

Menma said, waving his hand.

"Ah, then I'll excuse myself first, Menma-kun, you should have a good rest."

After bowing to signal, Pharmacist Dou turned and left the house, listening to the footsteps gradually fading away.

There was also a hint of thought in Menma's pupils.

"The technique of sealing the dead? This is really a very mysterious technique. The god of death and the so-called evil god, if possible, I really want to study them carefully. This should be the true essential power of this world, right?"

After all, judging from the plot in the original work, long before the goddess of the Rabbit arrived on this planet, there was a power system unique to this planet. Not to mention special spaces such as Myoboku Mountain, Ryuchi Cave, and Wet Bone Forest, in human heritage, there are still special existences like Onmyoji. Unlike the samurai at that time who relied entirely on physical strength, Onmyoji can also use special powers similar to the chakra used by today's ninjas.

Then there are strange beings like the god of death and the god of evil.

The uniqueness of this planet far exceeds basic expectations.

"If possible, you must visit the three holy places. They contain secrets from thousands of years ago."

Menma let out a long breath.

"Ta-ta-ta-ta."

Not long after.

Crisp footsteps of different frequencies were also heard from outside the door.

There is no need to push the door open.

It was just the moment when the person approached.

Menma detected that familiar scent.

Similarly, the visitor can easily sense Menma's chakra aura.

Wait until the next second.

The red figure that came into everyone's eyes.

"I'm sorry, Karin, I'm late."

Menma looked at the person who came and said with a gentle smile.

Karin rushed to Menma with an uncontrollable excitement, grabbed Menma's collar tightly, looked up at Menma with her blood-red pupils, shook her head gently and said, "No, you are not late, Menma-kun."

Those words were obviously trembling.

This is enough to prove the excitement in Xianglin's heart at this moment.

After all, she was just a 12-year-old girl, and she came to a completely unfamiliar place alone.

In the past month.

Despite Karin's seemingly calm appearance, she is actually filled with fear and worry. Sometimes she worries that Menma is deceiving her and abandoning her, and sometimes she worries that something might happen to Menma.

Because after coming here.

Relying on herself, Karin gradually understood who Orochimaru was.

It was hard for Karin not to worry about Menma when doing business with such a person.

But now, when he saw Menma and felt that familiar chakra, all his worries disappeared.

Even though Karin and Menma had only just met.

But for Karin, the moment she made that choice, she bet everything on him.

Menma also subconsciously put his arm around Karin's waist, gently stroked Karin's head with one hand, and said softly: "It's okay, I'm here, everything will be fine, you don't have to worry about anything anymore."

"Ok!"

Karin also snuggled tightly in Menma's arms, as if she could feel endless peace and security.

The whole room became quiet, and the Sound Ninja who brought Karin here had already left. In such a large room, at such a close distance, Karin and Menma could clearly hear each other's heartbeat and breathing.

Xianglin gradually calmed down and realized how unreserved what she had done was, and a blush instantly appeared on her cheeks.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 131 Intelligence and Ideas

Xianglin struggled gently to break free.

Menma, who had noticed something, naturally loosened his hands and took two steps back. The moment she left the embrace, Karin subconsciously felt a little lost. The moment she realized this.

Xianglin herself felt ashamed.

How could I be so unreserved?

Xianglin quickly took a deep breath to calm herself down, but she was still obviously feeling a little shy and gently ruffled her hair.

Menma didn't seem to notice at all and changed the subject directly, "Have you been here for the past month? Did they do anything to you?"

"Well, since being taken away from Konoha by Orochimaru-san, I have been staying here the whole time. I haven't been asked to do anything special. I was just asked to draw some blood, and then I couldn't leave this area. There is nothing else."

Karin said, shaking her head slightly.

"Draw blood?"

Menma's brows also frowned subconsciously.

This guy Orochimaru really has no patience when it comes to scientific research. When he sees something he wants to research, he doesn't want to wait at all.

Fortunately, it was just some blood.

"What? This isn't okay?"

When Karin saw Menma's expression, her little face suddenly showed a hint of nervousness, fearing that she had done something wrong.

"It's nothing, don't worry, it's just a small matter. But from now on, you stay by my side, Xianglin, and tell me about your experiences during this period of time, as well as some information about this place."

Menma shook his head slightly and spoke softly.