The Avengers of the Uzumaki Family

"Then why don't we go directly to the person involved, Kakashi-sensei?"

Menma stared intently at Kakashi.

"Hmm? The person involved?"

Kakashi was slightly taken aback, and subconsciously asked a question in return.

"Yes, it's the person in question, that big merchant who tried to control the Land of Waves—Gato. We can definitely get the most comprehensive and detailed intelligence from him, can't we?"

Mianma smiled slightly and said.

"Yes, that is indeed a good choice."

After all, he's just a businessman.

Kakashi wouldn't have subconsciously thought of Gato before, but with Menma's gentle touch, Kakashi could easily connect the dots to Gato's role in this situation. Maybe he really does have some very valuable information!

It's important to understand that for a businessman like Kado, without a certain level of official backing, it would be extremely difficult to survive.

This is a common practice in the world Menma lived in before: the combination of capital and power.

In this world.

Mianma doesn't think there will be any exceptions.

"So, how do you think we should find this Cardo?"

Kakashi looked at Menma with great interest and said.

This clearly shows that they had a plan in mind and wanted to test their facial numbness.

"As long as Mr. Cardo's goal remains unchanged, finding him is still quite simple, and I believe there must be Mr. Cardo's 'accomplices' in this town."

Menma said in a very certain tone.

"Hehe, then the investigation will be handed over to you. Mianma, you should be fine with it, right?"

Kakashi said with a slight smile.

"Yes, no problem at all, Kakashi-sensei. He's just an ordinary person. Just wait for my good news!"

Menma tilted his head back and said confidently.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 62 Explicit Attitude

Originally, Menma had planned to find a suitable opportunity to have an "offline online meetup" with the big merchant Gato after arriving in the Land of Waves. Now that she could bring it up openly, it saved her some unnecessary trouble.

On the way back with Kakashi.

Mianma was also mentally planning where she should start tomorrow.

Gato can control the Land of Waves for two reasons. First, his own power must be strong enough, at least stronger than that of the Land of Waves, so that the people of the Land of Waves dare not speak out against him. Second, there must be traitors within the Land of Waves. Often, the best way to dismantle a group's power is to break it down from within.

Therefore, Menma could start her investigation from this point. After all, the Land of Waves isn't that big. Unless that Gato would decisively abandon his plan, but no matter how you look at it, he doesn't seem like a very smart person.

He dared to threaten Zabuza to his face, and even thought that he could fight against ninjas by leading a group of so-called gangsters.

This is absolutely a brainless act.

"Oh, you're back, Kakashi-nii, Menma."

Just a few steps away, Naruto, who was getting a little bored waiting in the house, brightened up when he saw the two returning.

Subconsciously, I wanted to ask something, but then, as if I had thought of something, I swallowed it back.

That expression suggested he wasn't entirely happy.

Upon seeing this, Kakashi shook his head inwardly with amusement.

"Starting tomorrow, the four of you will split into two groups. Menma will go and investigate information about the enemy's employer for this mission—Gato. The three of you, two of you will protect Tazunasan while he builds the bridge, and the third of you will assist Menma. You will take turns, and the specific order will be decided by the four of you."

Kakashi crossed his arms and looked at Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura.

"Oh? Kado? Is this a preemptive strike?"

Naruto's face immediately lit up with excitement, and he said eagerly.

Rather than passively responding, Naruto would much rather have his side take the initiative. And as I said before, Naruto isn't stupid; he also considers that his group can't stay in the Land of Waves for long.

If that villain named Gato waits until they leave the Land of Waves before attacking Tazuna and the others, they'll be too far away to catch him. But if they can deal with the source of all evil—Gato—directly...

Naruto felt that the Land of Waves would surely be reborn.

"Well, we can't always be the passive party."

Kakashi chuckled and nodded.

"Oh, I understand, Kakashi-nii-san."

Naruto nodded emphatically, clenched his fists, and replied with great confidence.

"Yes, Kakashi-sensei."

Sakura, who was standing nearby, echoed her sentiment.

Sasuke nodded slightly with the same calm expression. After all, he was just an ordinary person, and Sasuke didn't care about him at all.

"Huh? Kakashi-san, are you going to deal with Gato? Thank you so much! However, Gato has many subordinates, so please be careful!"

When Tazuna returned to the living room after helping Kakashi, Menma, and the others prepare bedding with his daughter, a look of surprise appeared on his aged face as he overheard Kakashi, Menma, and Naruto's conversation.

He had hesitated before making a similar request, but firstly, the other party was already going overboard in protecting him, and secondly, Kado was a very wealthy and unscrupulous businessman with countless people under his command.

Therefore, Dazner refrained from making a similar request.

Now that Kakashi and the others have actually offered to search for Gato's location, Tazuna is overjoyed but also somewhat worried. Ultimately, Tazuna's understanding of ninjas is not deep enough; it only stays on the surface. He truly believes that as long as there are many ordinary people, they can pose a threat to ninjas.

This idea isn't entirely wrong, but it depends on who the subject is; its limitations are quite significant.

"Don't worry, Taznasan, we'll definitely take care of Kado smoothly."

Kakashi smiled slightly, without offering any further explanation.

"You are no match for Kado at all. 'Smoothly defeating him' is a laughable lie. Heroes don't exist. You're just wasting your time!!!"

Just as Kakashi finished speaking...

Suddenly.

It's in the hallway.

Suddenly a short figure appeared.

The words he shouted out were accompanied by a look of intense anger as he gazed at Kakashi, Menma, Naruto, Sasuke, and the others.

These were completely unexpected remarks.

Everyone was taken aback.

Tazuna's expression changed drastically upon seeing the short figure, and he shouted angrily.

"What are you saying, Inari? This is extremely rude of you, do you know that? Quickly apologize to the ninja masters!"

The short figure was Tazuna's grandson, Inari, who was only five or six years old. Tsunami, who had just prepared the bedding in another room, also heard his son's shout and hurriedly ran over to hug his son.

With a deep sense of apology, he bowed to Kakashi, Menma, and the others, saying, "I am very sorry, esteemed ninjas. Ina is still young and completely ignorant. Please forgive him. Ina, apologize immediately!"

The last sentence was spoken by turning to look at the son in her arms, her tone becoming sterner than ever before.

"I did nothing wrong, why should I apologize?! These people have no idea how terrifying Kado is, they're just showing off. Dad... Dad died just like that... These people are just talking big, this world... this world can't have heroes at all!!"

Because of their youth and ignorance, they appear even more stubborn.

Even her own mother and grandfather couldn't change her mind, especially since she remembered her deceased father.

Tears welled up in Irene's eyes, and the tears that slid down her cheeks startled Sakura and Naruto, who were both initially annoyed.

Sasuke's brows furrowed.

"Ah, this..."

Just as Kakashi was about to say something to ease the tension...

"What an ignorant and stupid brat! Kid, you need to learn some self-awareness. Want to cry? Then go to a corner and cry by yourself. Your presence here disgusts me, you know that?!"

Menma turned around, looking at Ira with utter disgust, and coldly uttered those words.

That was an even more subtle but intense killing intent.

As if a bone-chilling cold had swept over her, her pupils widened involuntarily, her whole body trembled slightly uncontrollably, and her sobs stopped abruptly as if her neck had been suddenly grabbed. A sense of fear welled up in her heart.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 63 Self-Examination and Resolve

Seeing Menma's cold and aloof demeanor.

Tazner's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped aside to block his grandson and Menma, just as he was about to say something.

"Menma!"

Kakashi also noticed Menma's somewhat abnormal emotional change, and with a frown, he called out in a deep voice.

It was as if Kakashi's words had startled them awake.

"I'm sorry, I was being rude. I just thought of something unpleasant."

After taking a deep breath, Menma calmed himself down and suppressed his murderous aura.

At this moment, Yi no longer had the courage to shout and yell as before. Her whole body trembled uncontrollably, as if she had lost all her strength. She collapsed into her mother's arms, hugging her tightly and burying her head in her mother's arms. She didn't even dare to look at Mianma again.

Tsunami held her son tightly, glancing at Menma with a hint of fear. At first, Tsunami thought these young ninjas were still children, but now she didn't think so anymore.

A ninja is still just a ninja.

Tazna felt like he was about to collapse.

at that moment.

No kidding, Tazuna is genuinely afraid that Menma might harm his own grandson.

Naruto, Sakura, and Sasuke, who were in the back, all looked at Menma with varying degrees of strangeness, after all, this sudden outburst was very incongruous with Menma's previous character.