Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

But it was also because the Ninja World War did not break out.

The focus on Menma became more intense. Konoha could no longer take advantage of other things, so how could they let go of Menma, a living Nine-Tails Jinchuriki! ?

This further added personnel.

It can be said that during this period of time, from the Land of Fire to the Land of Fields, and then to the surrounding areas, it was filled with investigators from ninja villages in various countries, including many elite jonin.

In the Hidden Cloud Village, the Fourth Raikage Ai even sent his most proud assistant, Darui, to personally lead the team to find Menma. In the eyes of the Fourth Raikage Ai, even if a 12-year-old Menma could use the Nine-Tails' chakra, what could he do! ?

Darui, who is currently considered one of the top figures in the Hidden Cloud Village, with the most elite troops, will definitely be able to bring Menma back as long as his location can be locked.

Besides, at worst I can just do it myself when the time comes!

The Nine-Tailed Jinchuuriki.

The Fourth Raikage was determined to win.

However, these disturbances in the outside world have no effect on Menma for the time being. After he has dealt with the first matter of summoning ninja beasts and gone to Takigakure to make the first test.

Menma took Karin directly back to Otogakure Village.

This trip only took two or three days. When Menma came back, Orochimaru had probably just arrived near Tansho Street in the Land of Fire and had contact with Tsunade.

Menma didn't ask any more questions, but returned to his previous experimental rhythm.

If he could make a breakthrough in physical experiments in the shortest possible time, or to be more precise, fully understand all the experimental research that Orochimaru gave him, he could then proceed to the next experiment, which was to use himself as the experimental material to develop his physical strength.

Menma currently has no idea to what extent his Uzumaki clan's bloodline can be developed.

But as long as there is a slight possibility, Menma will give it his all.

Everything in the universe.

This is Menma's ultimate goal.

But the first and most realistic thing to be solved is one's own physical strength. As for the mental problems, they will be left for later. You have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time.

You need to have a sense of urgency, but you must not act recklessly.

Just as Menma calmed down and entered into his own experimental rhythm, the Yinyin Village began the final preparations for moving away.

This was also the order Orochimaru gave before leaving.

Now that the Otogakure Village has been exposed, it can no longer continue to exist openly. After all, the Land of Rice is too close to the Land of Fire.

Once Konoha has time, even if it is just to consider practical issues, it will definitely attack the Otogakure Village. After all, this is the force that Orochimaru has spent more than ten years of energy to build up. If it can be preserved, Orochimaru will not give it up easily.

Even though hundreds of Sound Ninja were lost in Konoha.

There are still hundreds of ninjas in the Otogakure Village. There are almost no jonin among them, but the number of chuunin is still considerable.

Almost all of these people are completely devoted to Orochimaru. In their opinion, it is Orochimaru who gives them everything, and most of them are willing to die for Orochimaru. Therefore, the power that these people can burst out is equally high.

Orochimaru must make full use of it.

And that was just after the final relocation preparations for Otogakure Village were completed.

Orochimaru returned here with Kabuto Yakushi in a very embarrassed state.

Meeting again after many days.

"Hehe, it looks like Orochimaru-san's trip wasn't going well."

Looking at the seemingly calm Orochimaru, Menma smiled gently, crossed his hands in front of him, and spoke softly.

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Menma-kun, but I was mentally prepared. After all, Tsunade is also Sarutobi's disciple and the granddaughter of the First Hokage. Oh, Menma-kun may not know this news, but Tsunade has decided to return to Konoha to serve as the Fifth Hokage. And this time, I also met Naruto-kun."

Orochimaru had a nonchalant expression on his face and spoke in the same calm tone.

"Godaime? This is predictable. The person who can be the Hokage is either Jiraiya or Tsunade. It can't be that Shimura Danzo."

Menma said with a hint of sarcasm on his face.

"As for Naruto, Orochimaru-san, you don't need to test me. Naruto is Naruto, and I am me. I no longer have any expectations for that little brother. He is just like Jiraiya, an extremely stupid guy."

It's not a lie, and there is no unnecessary emotional fluctuation.

To Menma, Naruto is now just a stranger. If he doesn't block his way, then everything will be fine. But if he really blocks his way, Menma will not show mercy. He will no longer look at people in this life through the filter of his previous life.

It all depends on each other's choice.

This is the most reasonable and correct approach.

Orochimaru, who has extremely rich life experience, can of course see that Menma has no disguise at all. While he feels relieved, he also feels a little regretful.

After all, if you really have something to worry about, there will certainly be some different troubles, but there are also things worth taking advantage of.

"Hehe, Menma-kun misunderstood. I just wanted to tell you that Naruto-kun seems to still be obsessed with Menma-kun, and Menma-kun needs to pay a little attention to this aspect."

Orochimaru said softly.

"Well, thank you Orochimaru-san for the reminder."

Menma said calmly.

"However, Orochimaru-san came to see me right after returning. It shouldn't be just to say these words, right? If there is anything, just say it directly, Orochimaru-san. There shouldn't be a need for this between us, right?"

After a slight pause, Menma continued.

"Well, I do have something that I need Menma-kun's help with. After all, there are a lot of things that need to be done recently, and the manpower is not very sufficient. I don't know if Menma-kun is willing to help. Of course, I won't let Menma-kun help in vain."

Orochimaru's snake eyes narrowed slightly, looking directly at Menma, and spoke in that familiar hoarse voice.

(End of this chapter)

Qingming Festival, take a day off

As the title says, I have to go to visit the graves today, so I'll take a day off. I hope my fellow book friends will forgive me.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 157 Orochimaru's Request

"Huh? Orochimaru-san actually wants my help? Well, let me hear what it is about."

There was a gleam in Menma's eyes. While he was thinking secretly in his heart, he looked directly at Orochimaru and asked.

"This is not a difficult task. I just hope that Menma-kun can go to this place at a specific time to meet up with my subordinates."

As Orochimaru spoke, he motioned to Kabuto Yakushi to place a simple map on the table in front of the two of them. Kabuto Yakushi then gently drew a point on the map.

The moment I saw that geographical location.

A look of understanding appeared on Menma's mind.

"The Land of Fire, near the Valley of the End. I just defected from Konoha not long ago, and you want me to sneak back into the Land of Fire. Isn't this too much, Orochimaru-san? The risks involved are not small, right?"

Menma is already very clear about what Orochimaru needs him to do. To be honest, the plot has changed a lot in this life, and Menma is no longer sure whether the upcoming plot developments will be the same as in the original work.

People and things that are not affected by oneself will certainly not change, such as Tsunade returning to the village.

But if there are people and things that have been affected by you, it’s hard to say.

The so-called butterfly effect refers to a similar development.

While Menma was estimating the possibility and risks of this happening in his mind, he was also bargaining with Orochimaru.

Whether or not to do it is one thing.

What to get is another matter.

Just as Orochimaru values ​​Menma very much, in Menma's eyes, Orochimaru is now like a mobile treasure house, inexhaustible and endless.

Other aspects may be better.

However, in terms of experiments and research, Orochimaru is currently the top existence in the ninja world, and Menma definitely cannot do without Orochimaru's support in this regard.

"Haha, Menma-kun is still as careful as ever. Don't worry, Menma-kun, I have also made arrangements in this regard. There will be almost no Konoha garrison troops on that side of the border, and Menma-kun does not need to go deep into it. Just wait for the support there. If my subordinates fail, Menma-kun does not need to be responsible for the subsequent problems. How do you think?"

Orochimaru said as he looked at Menma solemnly.

"Well, if that's all, I don't have any big problems here, but I'm very interested in Orochimaru-san's reward."

Menma said with a slight smile.

"Regarding the results of your clan's research, including the results of the research on the body of the First Hokage, how about this reward, Menma-kun?"

Orochimaru's extremely weird snake eyes were fixed on Menma, and the words he said also made Menma's eyes freeze.

Then he smiled and said, "It seems that Orochimaru-san knows exactly what I want. Then I won't say much. The deal is done. I will be at the designated location to meet you at the time requested by Orochimaru-san. But as you said yourself, I am only responsible here!"

Menma said as he lightly pointed at the location of the Valley of the End on the map.

This is the location of the final battle between Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha.

It is also the place where the century-long war in the original book ended.

do not know why.

The moment Menma saw this place, he felt that there was a special force pushing him forward.

"Perhaps this is also the place where I should make my final decision."

There was a hint of depth in Menma's pupils.

The finalized negotiation results.

That was Orochimaru who left in a hurry.

Regarding the current physical condition of this one of the three ninjas.

Menma was able to grasp something to some extent. Even without mentioning the plot reference in the original work, at such a close distance, when Menma's huge perception was released, he could still clearly sense the special smell of corruption on Orochimaru's arms.

That negative effect spreads throughout the body.

Menma could foresee that Orochimaru's body had reached its limit.

In the original work, Orochimaru seems to be able to temporarily regain the ability to use his hands by changing his body. In the later battles, Orochimaru's ability to make hand seals is the best proof of this, but it is obvious that this is only a temporary solution and not a permanent cure.

Changing bodies again and again will only exacerbate the negative effects.

In the end, there was only one path left for Orochimaru.

This is also the development that Menma wants to see. Menma needs to rely on Orochimaru to solve this problem in advance. This is not only because Menma does not have the time, but also because Orochimaru is the expert in this area.

Menma doesn't need to worry about being seen through by Orochimaru.

Because this is a blatant conspiracy.

As long as Orochimaru himself cannot find any other way, this path is the future he must take, and he cannot refuse.

It was also after the negotiations ended that day.

The entire Yinyin Village launched a massive relocation project.

Naturally, those who retreated first were Orochimaru, Menma and the others, as well as those research data, experimental materials and other things that Orochimaru valued very much.

Then the next step is the evacuation of personnel.

There hasn't been much movement on the Konoha side at the moment, but in recent times it has been detected that Konoha ninjas have frequently appeared in various areas of the Land of Rice. It is estimated that they have already locked on to their specific locations and are just waiting for the final move.

If we don't evacuate now, there will be no chance.

Of course, it cannot be carried out in a high-profile manner, as that will easily attract the attention of those who are interested. Orochimaru still needs to leave some people behind as bait to attract the main attention.

But without any influence.

The evacuation work also went very smoothly.

And it was in such a situation that the Four Sound Ninjas, who had once protected Orochimaru and deployed the Four Purple Flame Formation in Konoha, set out again and headed towards the location of the Hidden Village of Konoha.

This time they are going to sneak into the Hidden Leaf Village again and bring someone back from Konoha for their Lord Orochimaru.

The person that Orochimaru is obsessed with.

At the same time.

Hidden Leaf Village.

The Uchiha clan’s residence is already in a restricted area.

On this night.

A figure flashed over.