Avengers of the Whirlpool Family

Over the next five years, nearly six years.

From time to time, Menma would enter the spiritual world inside his body to chat with the Nine-Tails, and as they chatted, they deepened their knowledge and understanding of each other.

Of course, there are also more doubts.

This refers to the Nine-Tailed Fox's one-sidedness.

He discovered that Menma's body was truly a mass of fog.

Not only does he know his name, he also knows the names of the other eight tailed beasts. Not to mention the matters of Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha, even those that happened a thousand years ago, this kid seemed to reveal between the lines that he also had a certain degree of understanding of them.

This was really enough to shock Kyuubi.

Menma definitely didn't tell everything he knew, and he didn't have any intention of revealing his 'true identity'.

I just wanted to tell Kyuubi in this way.

He is special.

Very special.

It is so special that even this group of tailed beasts have to look at it differently.

After comprehensive consideration, Menma felt that this was the easiest way to gain the Nine-Tailed Fox's "trust".

In fact, this approach is indeed very effective.

Do you want to say that Kyuubi really accepts Menma? The answer must be no.

However, Menma has already truly penetrated into the heart of the Nine-Tailed Fox, forcing this fox demon who has lived for a thousand years to face up to Menma's existence, not to mention that the exchange conditions proposed by Menma before were very tempting.

Many factors add up.

This is what led to the special relationship between Menma and Kyuubi today.

It was much earlier than in the original work. Now Menma could borrow the power of the Nine-Tails, but he had never actually used it. The reason was very simple. He was still under surveillance. Even if Sarutobi Hiruzen was not watching him 24 hours a day, don't forget that there were other Anbu there.

Menma didn't want to reveal too early that he could use the power of the Nine-Tails.

Although there is no direct verbal evidence in the original work, it can be judged that the Anbu's surveillance was cancelled after he officially graduated.

After all, the leader of the team is that Hatake Kakashi.

If a situation arises that even Kakashi cannot handle, and several Anbu will not be able to do anything, Sarutobi Hiruzen will naturally cancel the Anbu's monitoring and protection mission.

If nothing unexpected happens in this life.

Menma will also truly gain 'freedom' after graduating next year.

You still need to be a little patient now.

Therefore, Menma could not truly judge how much of the Nine-Tails' chakra his current physical strength could withstand.

Not to mention that he can't be considered to have a telepathic connection with the Nine-Tailed Fox at all. Even if he really reaches that level, he can't bear the things he can't bear.

The power of the tailed beasts is not so easy to use.

"Is it only three tails? That's still not enough."

When Menma heard Kyuubi's words, his brows furrowed and he murmured in his heart.

The chakra of three tails should be able to sweep the jonin level, but it is still not enough to deal with the kage level. Menma's psychological bottom line is that before the Chunin Exam, he can withstand the chakra of four or even five tails of the Nine-Tails.

In that case, he could truly be said to have the power to protect himself.

"Hmph, saying you have three tails is just my optimistic statement. You have never used my chakra, so who knows how well you can adapt to it!? If the evil in the chakra really corrodes your consciousness, hmph, then even I won't be able to help you."

The Nine-Tails raised its eyes and said to Menma with a tone of disdain.

Menma was stunned at first, then he nodded slowly.

That's true.

The Nine-Tails' chakra is even without the Nine-Tails' subjective control.

Its corrosive power is still exaggerated.

This not only refers to physical erosion, the spiritual level is the top priority.

If you are not careful, once you are controlled by the negative emotions in the chakra, it is very easy to lose yourself.

"Well, I understand what you mean, Jiu Lama. I will be cautious. It is indeed time to find a time to test your strength!"

Menma said in a slightly low voice.

"Humph, that's your own business! I will only do what we agreed upon before. As for the rest? I'm not interested in anything else."

The Nine-Tailed Fox snorted again, then laid its fox head down again, which seemed to indicate that it was saying one thing and thinking another.

This made Menma smile.

But he did not expose the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Being able to maintain such a relationship is enough for Menma.

Next.

"It's the official stage now!"

Menma looked back at the Hokage Building standing not far away, and a faint bright color flashed in his pupils at this moment.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 20 Reporting and Selection

At the same time that Menma was following the path he had set step by step, on the other side, Iruka, who had finished his classes for the day, did not stay in school or return home, but came to the Hokage Building that Menma was looking at.

Different from ordinary teachers in other ordinary classes.

There are many important people in the class that Iruka is in charge of.

Even without mentioning Menma, Naruto and Sasuke.

Shikamaru, Ino, Shino, Choji, Kiba and others below are all the emerging next generation of the major ninja clans in the village. Just for this reason, Iruka, at least in terms of specialness, is superior to other teachers in the past few years.

Iruka would come to the Hokage Building to report on the situation every few days.

Especially Menma and Sasuke.

The two of them are definitely the highest-level targets of attention.

One has the Nine-Tails in his body, and the other has an older brother who has opened the Mangekyō Sharingan to take care of him.

The Konoha F4 high-level officials headed by Sarutobi Hiruzen must be treated with caution.

Iruka is also very aware of this, and in daily education he pays close attention to the two's academic performance and, most importantly, their mental outlook.

Today, I have come to make regular reports in compliance with the orders of the Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. This may be the last and most important report before graduation.

"Lord Hokage!"

A corridor that he walked through with ease.

This is the Hokage's exclusive office that we came to directly.

As soon as he entered the door, Iruka knelt on one knee, looked at Sarutobi Hiruzen who was still writing furiously on clerical matters at the top seat with a respectful look, and greeted him with his head down.

"Ah? It's Iruka. No need to be polite. Get up and wait for me to finish reading this document."

"Yes, Third Generation-sama."

After Iruka bowed his head slightly in response, he slowly stood up, stood with his hands behind his back, and waited quietly.

Not long after.

Sarutobi Hiruzen also finished processing the last document.

He looked up at Iruka who was sitting at the bottom.

"Iruka."

With a gentle shout.

"Yes, Lord Sandaime, this is the list."

Iruka understood what he meant, stepped forward and handed a document he had brought with him to Sarutobi Hiruzen.

This document records the daily performance of some of the little ones in Iruka's class.

Of course, the focus is on Menma and his companions.

"Well, thank you for your hard work over the past few years, Iruka."

Read the contents recorded in the document.

A faint smile also appeared on Sarutobi Hiruzen's face.

Sarutobi Hiruzen was really satisfied with Iruka's character of reporting everything in detail.

It was based on this point that Iruka was chosen to lead this class.

Erzhuzi's behavior was purely an accident.

Menma and Naruto, this pair of brothers must carefully choose their instructors. They are both children of Minato and Kushina, and the former is the current Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konohagakure. Sarutobi Hiruzen also thought for a long time before choosing Iruka.

A candidate who satisfies him in terms of loyalty, ability and character.

Now it seems that this person was not a wrong choice at all.

Six years have passed.

The whole class is well managed.

Although Menma's child has a somewhat cold personality, overall he is growing up normally.

that's enough.

Sarutobi Hiruzen has lived for so many years, and he knows a thing or two about the Jinchuriki of each village. He has always been worried that Menma, who has been a Jinchuriki since childhood, will have a similar or even worse development.

Everything seems normal now.

The next step is to follow this path and further cultivate Menma's sense of identity and loyalty to the village, as well as mutual trust between him and others.

Only in this way can Menma become the most steadfast and important pillar of the village, just like Lord Uzumaki Mito and Uzumaki Kushina in the past.

This is what Sarutobi Hiruzen hopes for.

"No, everything is my duty and obligation."

Iruka still kept his head down and replied with a hint of respect.

"Well, I will consider your suggestion carefully. You should also pay special attention to the graduation assessment. This is the last step, so you must be more cautious."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said softly.

"Yes, Third Generation-sama!"

Iruka suddenly lowered his head and responded.

Soon after, Sarutobi Hiruzen waved his hand gently to signal.

Iruka took two steps back, turned around and left the Hokage's office.

"It's been 12 years. Time has passed so quickly."

Sarutobi Hiruzen leaned back slightly and glanced at the photos of successive Hokage hanging on the other side. His eyes fixed on the fourth photo, which was the photo of Namikaze Minato.

"Minato, your and Kushina's children have grown up healthily. I believe they will inherit your will of fire and become Konoha's most steadfast defenders."

A hint of emotion also flashed in those turbid eyes.

Then he took out a dark scroll from the drawer on the left, spread it out, and scanned them one by one.

It finally settled on one of the names above.

This does not require any hesitation.

Sarutobi Hiruzen made up his mind in his heart.

"Let him take charge of the team!"

This is an extremely suitable candidate, and you can even say he is the only candidate.

At least in Sarutobi Hiruzen's heart.

In the Hidden Leaf Village today.