Naruto: I'm in Konoha, my name is Uzumaki Menma

Chapter 38 The Ibri family will serve the master for generations.

“Orochimaru…and 'Shura'…” Kakashi’s Sharingan stared intently at the two standing side by side, his breathing slightly rapid beneath his mask.

Judging from the situation inside the cave, it seems that the two fought, and Orochimaru was at a disadvantage.

But then the two stood together again, seemingly having reached some kind of cooperation.

"What is your opinion on Kagami's Wood Release?" Orochimaru's hoarse voice was tinged with probing as he looked at 'Shura' beside him with his vertical pupils, wanting to know from him whether his 'creation' would have any future value.

"So-so." Menma's cold and indifferent voice came from under the mask: "Those who are not of ninja bloodline are destined to have a meager amount of chakra."

"It's worthless except for Wood Release."

Yamato's strongest ability is Wood Release, but because he is just an ordinary civilian ninja, he has neither the vast chakra of the Uzumaki clan nor the powerful physique of the Senju clan, which means his total chakra growth is limited.

His maximum potential is only that of an elite Jonin.

Seeing that 'Shura' had no interest in the still young Jia, Orochimaru's tongue brushed across the corner of his lips.

'It seems that A's future growth is limited, or perhaps I will create even more powerful works in the future.'

"I'll leave this place to you. I need to leave the Land of Fire first." Orochimaru turned and walked towards an exit.

"I will continue to study the bloodline limit of the Ibri clan. You should know where I am staying, right?" Orochimaru said, turning his head to give a meaningful glance.

He's already taken such a proactive step, shouldn't the other party show some sincerity in return?
"No need to see me out." Mianma's reply was brief and sharp.

Humph--

Having failed to obtain what he desired, Orochimaru narrowed his eyes, let out a soft snort, and disappeared into the depths of the dark cave, clutching his waist.

"Orochimaru!" Kakashi was about to call out to Orochimaru when a figure suddenly approached him.

The sound of footsteps crushing gravel on the ground was clearly audible.

"Don't just focus on Orochimaru, come and play with me." Menma's tone was flippant, wanting to test Kakashi's current strength.

boom!
The dull thud of an arm being struck by a thigh echoed through the rock wall! Although Kakashi blocked the sudden kick, he was still sent flying several meters by the force.

"Kakashi!" After today's exchange, Yamato and Kakashi have become much closer. Seeing Kakashi, who is also a Konoha ninja, being kicked away, Yamato immediately swung his kunai at Menma.

After kicking Kakashi away, Menma, facing Yamato's approach, did not retreat but advanced, lowering his body and closing in.

"Too slow!" With a cold laugh, Menma blocked Yamato's slashing hand with his left hand and grabbed it back, while at the same time, he clenched his right fist and swung it like a torrential rain towards Yamato's chest.

Yamato was beaten until he coughed up blood, and the kunai in his hand fell to the ground.

呲呲呲——

A roar like lightning and thunder came from behind!

Menma hooked Yamato's leg with his right foot, and as he released Yamato, he punched Yamato, sending him flying.

Yamato's body flew through the air toward Kakashi, who was attacking.

Seeing Yamato being sent flying, Kakashi's Sharingan jolted, and a painful memory surged into his mind.

Kakashi forcibly dispersed the Lightning Blade chakra in his hand and caught Yamato's body.

Kakashi, holding Yamato, had his three-tomoe Sharingan trembling violently.

The scene of Nohara Rin dying at his hands tormented him like a nightmare.

puff!
Yamato spat out a mouthful of blood, feeling his chest heaving as if he were being crushed by a thousand-pound boulder.

"Tsk tsk, is this not enough?" Menma had already come to Yukimi's side, gently placing his palm on the girl's trembling head.

The physical techniques I just saw were developed by Menma, who combined traditional martial arts from his previous life with the Gentle Fist he learned from his older sister Hinata. He combined Gentle Fist with short-range power to create a set of self-use techniques, characterized by his ability to generate short-range power, varied moves, and the ability to strike pressure points with swift, decisive blows.

At the same time, it also bears a resemblance to Konoha's fluid techniques, making it unpredictable.

Yamato is only thirteen years old, and his taijutsu and wood release skills still need improvement, which makes Menma quite bored.

"Yukimi!" Kakashi, holding the injured Yamato, gritted his teeth as he saw Yukimi being 'controlled' by the other party. "Don't worry, I won't hurt her," Menma gently stroked Yukimi's head.

"After all, I'm not Orochimaru."

The little girl, trembling like a rabbit caught by an eagle, was trying to escape using her mist-forming ability.

"Lord Shura!" At this moment, Gota, who had recovered, appeared from the depths of the cave.

The burning sensation of the curse mark still lingered on Gota's neck. He walked behind Menma, deliberately keeping a half-body distance.

He said to Xuejian, "Don't resist the adults. Our clan is already adults."

Orochimaru has been defeated, and according to the previous bet, the Ibri clan will serve 'Shura' for generations.

Our people, including Wutai, have already accepted this fate of being dependent on the strong.

With the comfort of her family, Xuejian's trembling gradually subsided. She raised her head slightly, still looking at Mianma with some fear.

"I will free you from the flaws of your bloodline limits, allowing you to walk proudly in the sunlight," Menma said, withdrawing his hand to Yukimi and Gota.

"The Ibri clan will serve you faithfully for generations!" Gota knelt on one knee before Menma, lowering his head to reveal the unguarded back of his neck.

The oath of the Ibrahim clan echoed through the cave.

Menma nodded in satisfaction, his mood quite pleasant beneath the mask.

If the drawbacks of the Ibri clan's smoke-transformation bloodline limit can be resolved, it might be comparable to the Hozuki clan's water-transformation technique.

Wu Tai's combat power has reached the level of a Jonin. If he can overcome his weaknesses, become unaffected by the wind, and learn some ninjutsu, he should be able to grow into an elite Jonin.

As Menma turned and walked deeper into the cave, he glanced at Kakashi and Yamato not far away.

Having obtained the Hashirama cells, Yamato is now of no value to him, and he has no way to brainwash Yamato.

Kakashi, of course, was to be saved to deal with Obito.

As 'Shura' glanced at them both with disdain before turning and leaving, Kakashi's nails dug into his palms.

Last time he was ignored by Orochimaru, and this time he's being ignored by 'Shura'!
This sense of humiliation burned hotter than the blood that Yamato coughed up on his shoulder.

Kakashi couldn't help but doubt his own strength.

"Xuejian, let's go." Seeing that Lord 'Shura' had no intention of dealing with the two Konoha ninjas, Wutai wisely followed behind and called out to Xuejian.

After hesitating for a moment, Xuejian ran to Kakashi and Yamato's side after Wutai and Lord 'Shura' disappeared into the dark depths of the cave.

"Tianzang, are you alright?" Xuejian asked the two people of similar age with concern, her voice as soft as melting snow.

"Cough..." Yamato coughed up a little blood and said, "He... is so strong..."

Then he fainted.

"I need to get him to treatment as soon as possible." Kakashi hoisted Yamato onto his shoulder.

As the only Wood Release ninja left in Konoha, Yamato's life no longer belongs to him.

Compared to information about 'Shura', Kakashi was more concerned about Yamato's life or death.

"You should leave now and never come back!" Xuejian said through gritted teeth, bidding farewell in a soft voice.

Orochimaru's plot has failed, and the Ibri clan may follow Lord Shura to move to a new clan territory.

Xuejian didn't want to see her two new friends die; far too many of her companions had already died.

"Hmm." Kakashi nodded, carrying the unconscious Yamato, and leaped onto the rock wall to the exit.

He looked back, and the last thing he saw was the girl turning into smoke and disappearing.

"Farewell," Kakashi murmured.

(End of this chapter)