Chapter 195 Before departure (3rd update)

And in such a world, if you can't even do the most basic intelligence gathering, what else can you be expected to accomplish?

You can't just do it yourself, right?

Not mentioning the issue of efficiency, just the large amount of time that will be wasted is not a result that Menma can accept. Therefore, Menma needs the help of Orochimaru. To be precise, it is the human resources under Orochimaru. It is Menma. currently needed.

For this reason, Menma must tell Orochimaru his plan. Of course, it is impossible to tell everything. There is still a necessary measure to be mastered.

The reason Menma took the initiative to put it on the surface was to make full use of the power of these small ninja villages. As a ninja village with the Seven-Tails Jinchuuriki, Takigakure was naturally the first choice. Orochimaru might be out of curiosity or out of curiosity. With the same interest appeal, or other intentions, Menma proposed that he needed support from relevant personnel.

After thinking for a moment, Uncle Snake decisively agreed.

After returning from Takigakure Village.

Menma relied on the personnel under Orochimaru to gradually launch his plan, and during this period, he also took a certain amount of time to go to Takigakure Village twice.

Take advantage of the assignment.

While gradually figuring out part of the situation in Takigakure Village.

It also deepened the relationship with Shibuki, the new leader of Takigakure Village.

But it still only stays on the surface. Now is finally the opportunity to really intervene and enter Takigakure Village.

‘Coveting the position of leader, do you still have the ambition in your heart? He is such an easy-to-understand guy, and this is also a suitable opportunity for me. ’

The image of a middle-aged Taki-nin with a dark turban tied around his head flashed through Menma's mind. After letting out a breath of turbid air, he also opened his legs and strode towards where Orochimaru was. Go away.

Not long after.

Menma arrived outside Orochimaru's exclusive house.

"Menma-sama."

Orochimaru's subordinates who were guarding the outermost position also quickly bowed and saluted when they saw Menma arriving.

"Um"

Menma also smiled and nodded, crossed directly, and strode in. This was also a special order given by Orochimaru. In any stronghold, no one else was allowed to block Menma. It could almost be said that he was on the same level as Orochimaru. The presence.

Orochimaru didn't seem to be planning to hide anything from Mianma.

"Although I knew that Menma-kun valued Takigakure Village, I didn't expect to come as soon as I received the information. It seems that he really planned to use that ninja village as an important base."

The moment Menma just stepped in.

Orochimaru in the innermost position sensed Menma's chakra in advance.

After turning the corner, you enter the hall.

The moment they see each other.

Orochimaru also looked at Menma with a familiar, slightly demonic smile, and said with a chuckle.

And in this hall.

Except Orochimaru.

There is also a white-haired boy with shark teeth.

Menma recognized the young man's identity just by looking at him.

‘Ghost lamp and water moon? ’

After Menma glanced at it, he sat in the front seat on the right side very familiarly, and said with a faint smile: "I should have made it clear to Orochimaru-san last time, Takigakure Village After all, this is a ninja village with a tailed beast. Doesn’t Orochimaru-san have no interest at all? The tailed beast’s chakra should be of great help to Orochimaru-san’s research, right?”

"Haha, it is indeed the case. I still have to thank Menma-kun for his reminder and assistance. However, Takigakure Village has been able to ensure that it has never lost the Nanao after so many years. This is not because of Takigakure Village's own power, but because The mutual restraint and vigilance between the five ninja villages. If Menma-kun really wanted to take action, it would be easy to break such a balanced situation. Moreover, although the Shibaki leader is very young, the heritage of Takigakure Village should not be underestimated. Damn it, is Menma-kun really ready?"

Orochimaru's pair of snake eyes looked directly at Menma at the base of his head, and asked with interest.

On one side, Suigetsu, who had a 'good' expression all the time, heard a look of shock in the depths of his pupils when he heard the conversation between Menma and Orochimaru, and subconsciously raised his eyebrows. He glanced at Menma one more time.

As a member of the Oniden clan who was recruited by Orochimaru using special means, Suigetsu has a very sufficient and clear understanding of Orochimaru's power and terror.

For this boy who is the same age as him and who defected from Konoha Hidden Village, he can still be on an equal footing with Orochimaru.

Gui Deng Shui Yue was naturally full of curiosity.

Not to mention that Menma is the Nine-Tails Jinchuuriki, which naturally brings with him an aura that attracts the attention of others. In addition, the words the two of them are discussing at this moment obviously involve subverting the political power of a village. Sui, who is only twelve or thirteen years old, It would be strange if the moon could be as stable as Mount Tai.

"Hehe, it seems that Orochimaru-san still has some misunderstandings. Takigakure is an important existence, but it does not mean that I must come in person. I know how great the external pressure is. I don't need Orochimaru-san to explain it. I know it very well. Didn't Orochimaru-san say it himself? That Lord Shibuki is very young. It is because of his youth that he has more room for control, right? And even if he really fails, he will fail. It will just take a little more time. Of course, if Orochimaru-san is willing to help, I will be very grateful." Menma said with a smile to Orochimaru.

"Oh? So that's the case? That's indeed my inconsiderateness. As for assistance, hehe, Menma-kun can ask for whatever he needs. There is no need for us to be so polite. I have always believed that Menma-kun will bring me different surprises."

Orochimaru raised his eyebrows and replied with a slightly deep expression.

This seems to be a very normal conversation rhythm.

But in the eyes of Hozuki Suigetsu, who was standing by, it seemed awkward no matter how he heard it, especially Menma's young face made Suigetsu feel an indescribable sense of disharmony.

'Young leader? '

No matter how he heard it, it was strange.

"Then I'll be polite. I need some assistance this time. I wonder if Orochimaru-san can arrange some people to help me?"

A half-true and half-false request.

This was to provide a certain degree of cover and backup for his next plan.

It was also to further test whether Orochimaru had any other intentions.

After all, Menma was in a very delicate and embarrassing situation now. He was in an alliance with Orochimaru.

But he was clearly living under someone else's roof, and needed Orochimaru's assistance in any aspect.

The alliance relationship was really not worthy of its name.