Chapter 308: Choice

One wrong step, all wrong.

If Mitomon En and others felt nothing but shame and extreme anger when Menma defected with Orochimaru, now with the news of Menma's horrific achievements again and again, the mentality of Mitomon En and others has changed greatly.

This should be said to be a common human trait.

After all, at the beginning, Mitomon En and Shimura Danzo did not think that Menma was a big threat. Even before the Spring Country incident, Danzo still thought that as long as there was no interference from external forces, he could easily send out a larger elite Root team to successfully capture Menma.

What does a 12-13-year-old boy need to be afraid of! ?

In their Konoha, which is known as the cradle of geniuses, the most talented representative figure, Namikaze Minato, only possessed the power to shock the ninja world when he was nearly 20 years old, and more of it was due to the Flying Thunder God Technique.

This is not an exaggeration, because with the power that Minato showed when he was young, if he really didn't have the Flying Thunder God Technique, he would at most be a quasi-kage to ordinary kage level, and it would be impossible to easily harvest the jonin, or to fight one against many.

Flying Thunder God brought a qualitative change to the young Minato.

Even so, Minato only became famous during the third ninja world. Before that, the title that Minato held was just the identity of "Jiraiya's disciple".

Therefore, even if Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, in the past ten years, Menma has never been seen to adapt to and master the power of the Nine-Tails. Who can really know that Menma can be so strong! ?

This is a development that Mizutomon En and others could not have expected.

Therefore, now let alone Mizutomon En and Utatane Koharu, Shimura Danzo, the extremely powerful old silver coin, feels very difficult.

No matter how conceited he is, he would not think that his own Root people can take down Uzumaki Menma. The fact that he ordered the Root people who attacked the front line to temporarily obey Jiraiya's orders is the best proof.

Unless he personally takes action.

For his own strength.

Danzo is still quite confident. In the original work, when dealing with Sasuke, he can still consider keeping a hand to suppress Obito who is watching the battle behind. It is enough to see.

After all, in Danzo's view, he already has the two ultimate powers of Wood Release Cells and Sharingan. Even if he is still far behind those two, he has definitely stepped into the pinnacle of the current ninja world.

A mere Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.

With the Mangekyō Sharingan and Wood Release, can he still suppress it! ?

But he can't leave the village easily now.

"Tsunade, do Jiraiya and Shikaku have any opinions?"

Utatane Koharu on the side slowly opened his eyes and asked Tsunade on the main seat with a solemn look.

It is not so easy to make a decision.

If they make any wrong step now, even Konoha will not be able to bear the side effects.

They must be cautious.

"Shikaku's suggestion is to mediate the war between the Cloud Ninja and the Rock Ninja as much as possible. If it doesn't work, at least we have to gather the power of the Mist Ninja and the Sand Ninja to launch another attack. If we are alone in Konoha, let's not talk about the issue of victory or defeat. Even if the final result is in our favor, we will inevitably need to consider other issues."

Tsunade shook her head slightly and sighed slightly.

Mitomonen, Utatane Koharu, and Shimura Danzo also fell silent after hearing this. These words were not said very directly, and the three people present could easily get the meaning.

To put it bluntly, it is still a matter of mutual vigilance.

There is no real trust and friendship between ninja villages. Everything still depends on interests and the actual power.

If Konoha can't give the Mist and Sand Ninja the benefits they want, and then drag them to take risks together, it is almost impossible.

Shikaku seems to have said nothing.

But in fact, he said everything.

Through Tsunade's mouth.

The meaning conveyed was also expressed in place.

Danzo and the other two can also hear it clearly.

"Then pay some price. What is our primary goal? Hasn't it been made clear at the beginning?"

There is no room for comment.

So.

Unlike Mitomon En and Utatane Koharu who are still struggling and hesitating, Danzo on the side snorted, raised his eyelids, and said in a slightly cold tone.

From here, we can see the gap between Mito Kado En and Danzo. In fact, regardless of their stupidity after old age, decades ago, when they were accepted as disciples by Senju Tobirama, Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen were always the most proud and valued disciples of Tobirama. No matter how bad Danzo was, at least in terms of courage and decisiveness, he was still better than the two.

In a sense.

If Danzo was not too extreme in character.

Perhaps he could indeed become a good leader. Of course, his extreme character could also be caused by not becoming a leader.

But all this is if-theory, without much practical significance.

When Tsunade heard Danzo's words, a hint of surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes.

This is a method of transferring benefits openly.

This was not something Tsunade had in mind that Danzo would agree to or even initiate.

Generally speaking, this old guy is the kind of person who doesn't give away any of his own interests, and then has to fight with other ninja villages to the end.

And today you actually changed your gender?

Tsunade couldn't help but murmur inwardly.

"It's easy to say that you have to pay some price, but where is the bottom line? Whether it's the Mist Ninja or the Sand Ninja, both of them are the kind of people who don't let go of the rabbit before they see the rabbit. The characters of Genshi and Chiyo, Danzo, You should also understand that unless the price paid is high enough, how can we get the two parties to take action together? I think we should take a long-term approach."

Mito Monoyan shook his head slightly and objected.

A choice made under inertial thinking.

It’s not that Mitomonitis really can’t see the dangers of menma.

But there is a saying that goes well. The more conservative people are, they will often make so-called 'moderate' decisions based on constant trade-offs.

Is the choice of Mitomonitis wrong?

Not necessarily.

But definitely the most passive one.

This method of giving up all the initiative to others is a common trait of people like Mito Kaden. When he was young, Hiruzen Sarutobi led him to charge, and later Hiruzen Sarutobi himself After they all became extremely conservative and even a little timid, Konoha Hidden Village turned into a giant where all the equipment and parts were solidified and rusted. Every step they took seemed so stiff and so... Reluctantly.

I would never want to rush into something.

Always try to end all conflicts with the minimum loss.

The case of Hyuga Hinata being kidnapped is the best proof. Would a normal leader of a Ninja Village come up with the idea of ​​handing over the companions of his own Ninja Village to quell the so-called anger of the Ninja Village of the enemy country?

This is no longer an ordinary conservative.

It's the so-called cowardice and stupidity.

And now Mito Monobu's approach is exactly the same, adhering to the thinking of his past decision-making, and everything is still based on the so-called 'safety'.

"Think about it in the long term!? Yan, are you getting more and more brainless as you get older!? To what extent has Uzumaki Menma's personal strength and power expanded now!? Do you want to continue to let it go!? That little devil is only 13 ! 13 years old! 伱Understand what this means! ? What will we do if Konoha grows to the height of the first generation? Is this the last time we will be destroyed? Kill Uzumaki Menma completely here and recapture Kyuubi, no matter how high the price is!"

Danzo hit the ground hard with his crutch and said with a stern expression.

Mito Kadoyan was shouted at by Danzo.

His expressions also froze, and he wanted to say something.

"Yan, this time Danzo and I have the same view. Uzumaki Menma cannot continue to let it go. Now he can defeat the Fourth Raikage. Who knows where his upper limit is?" ? Although it is indeed an exaggeration to say that he has reached the level of the first generation, the 13-year-old Uzumaki Menma is still the Jinchūriki of the Nine-Tails. The threat factor is too high, and the Takigakure and Kusagakure villages are now his allies. , We really have to prepare for the worst, Tsunade, I agree with Danzo's statement. When necessary, we can transfer as many benefits as possible. I will be responsible for communication with the Daimyo, but we must transfer the fog. Ninja and Suna Ninja come over and gather the strength of the three villages to defeat Uzumaki Menma!"

Xiaochun, who was sleeping on one side, spoke in advance.

This time is different from the past.

The attitude expressed by Koharu when he moved to bed was that he was 100% in agreement with Danzo. After looking at Mito Kadoyan in the first half of the sentence, he also turned to look at Tsunade who was on the throne.

Mito Menyan was also stunned at that moment.

Facing the almost identical earnest and solemn expressions of the two close friends.

Mito Menyan also couldn't help but doubt himself.

I want to say something.

However, he didn't wait for him to speak.

"Pumbaa!"

"Hokage-sama, urgent report!"

Suddenly.

There was a very urgent knock on the door.

These clearly audible words caused a sudden change in the expressions of several people in the office.

"Come in!"

Tsunade also shouted loudly immediately.

"Squeak!"

Wait until the person opens the door and comes in.

"Did something go wrong on the front line again!? What did Jiraiya say!?"

Without waiting for anyone to say anything.

Tsunade asked in a very eager tone.

Danzo and others were also staring closely at the Konoha ninja who came to report. They were really worried about another problem on the front line.

If even the frontline troops led by Jiraiya were defeated, their Hidden Leaf Village would really have to consider the worst possible outcome.

"Huh? No, it's not information from the front line, Hokage-sama."

The visitors were immediately confused by Tsunade's question. After being stunned for a moment subconsciously, they quickly shook their heads and said.

heard this reply.

The hearts of Tsunade, Danzo and others suddenly relaxed a little.

But in less than a second.

"Hokage, something went wrong with Master Naruto. This morning we found that Master Naruto had disappeared. There was no trace of Master Naruto in the entire village!!"

As the Konoha ninja hurriedly said what needed to be reported.

"What!?"

"Ah!?"

"This!"

As Tsunade stood up suddenly, her face changed drastically.

Mitomono En and Utane Koharu on the side also frowned, only Danzo didn't change his expression too much.

The Naruto in this life is not the Uzumaki Naruto who is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki in the original book. At most, he is the son of the Fourth Hokage. Danzo naturally can't care too much.

It's lost, so what?

Moreover, Danzo can also guess where Naruto ran off to.

The same is true for Tsunade.

"Bang!!!"

"This brat! I told him not to mess around, but he still messed around!? What are the Anbu people doing!? Can't both teams keep an eye on one person!?"

Tsunade was furious, slammed the desk in front of her, and shouted loudly.

"I'm very sorry, Lord Hokage, we have been following Master Naruto the whole time, but..."

The visitor suddenly lowered his head and replied with a hint of panic.

The main reason is that they themselves did not expect Naruto to disappear so directly. They followed Tsunade's instructions and monitored him in two shifts 24 hours a day. Of course, this monitoring must be within a certain range. It is impossible to really stand close to Naruto. It's okay outdoors, but when he returns home.

They, the Anbu, can't follow him in, right?

They can only stay outside.

But even so, there is almost no blind spot outside the house that is monitored. Naruto escaped their monitoring in such an environment. What else can they do?

"Go after him immediately. I don't believe that there will be no trace left. Also, give orders to the garrisons outside the village to deploy all the lines. We must catch that bastard boy before the border!!!"

Tsunade said angrily.

"Wait, and remember to notify Jiraiya on the front line. That bastard boy must be heading for the location of Takigakure Village. If the border is not able to catch up, let Jiraiya send someone to intercept him!"

"Yes, Hokage!"

The man answered quickly and loudly.

"Swoosh!"

Then he flashed and immediately left the place to execute Tsunade's order.

"The opinions of Elders Tatene and Shimura are also very clear. Does Elder Mitomon have any opinions to express? If not, I think it's settled. As Elder Shimura said, this situation is crucial to our Konoha. A little bit of interest has been ceded, and this is also the price we must pay."