Chapter 277 After the Suppression

This seemed to be a large-scale encounter.

In fact, it was a majestic battle. The bloodiest part was that Menma captured Shigeta Shishi, and the death of Shigeta diehards such as Mitsushi and Raiichi saw a little blood. The other grass ninjas were at most There were a few unlucky guys who either died due to Menma and Urushi's joint earth escape at the beginning, or were killed on the spot by Taki-nin who couldn't hold back in the subsequent battles, but this time Casualties of battle.

It's already very tiny.

Taki Ninja's side suffered more than a dozen casualties, and the only one who died in the battle was unlucky.

Of course, this is also based on the fact that the battle ends quickly.

If Masashi Shigeta is really strong enough to be at the quasi-shadow level, or if he has some other backup means, so that Menma has to spend a little more time to win, the battle between Taki-nin and Kusanagi-nin will definitely enter a fierce stage. inside.

Although these grass ninjas are surrendering so happily and decisively now, as long as Shigeta is still alive, they cannot surrender. This is an essential difference.

One is a matter of situation.

One is a question of confidence.

And once there are too many Taki ninjas and Kusanagi ninjas fighting, causing the death toll to rise sharply, it will be very detrimental to Menma's next plan. You must know that even if it is not now, one day in the future, Ma will definitely push Kusanagi. Hidden Village and Takigakure Village are completely merged.

If the ninjas of the two great ninja villages were stained with too much of each other's blood, such a merger would be difficult or even impossible to achieve.

Power can indeed be suppressed with force.

But it must be a powder keg that could explode at any time.

That was not a situation Menma wanted to see.

After more than ten years, Taki Ninja and Kusanagi Ninja didn't have much conflict. Menma didn't want the conflict to expand to an irreconcilable level because of his own mistakes.

Use the smallest casualties in exchange for the most successful results.

This is the best development of Menma's plan.

When all the grass ninjas were tied up, temporarily detained and driven to the other side.

In the southwest corner.

Xiang Rin, who had been specially sent by Menma to investigate in another area, also returned quickly after receiving news from Menma's side.

After all, the Country of Grass is not very big.

But there are still a few passable roads.

Menma must think more comprehensively.

The path he is responsible for waiting for is indeed the path with the highest probability, but what if Masashi Shigeta wants to do something special?

Therefore, it is most appropriate for Xiang Lin to conduct investigations separately from himself.

Anyway, with the perception ability of myself and Xianglin, we can easily lock the enemy's position much in advance before the opponent discovers it.

Such an arrangement means that you can completely control the situation in your own hands.

"Menma, it's Ajun-san here!"

Li Xianglin flew to a closer position, and after stopping, he spoke directly.

"Eh? Is it Ajun-san?"

Menma was slightly startled subconsciously.

Because in the original plan, there was no arrangement for Ajun to bring people.

Instead, let another jounin from the village who is also trustworthy lead the team. After all, Ajun is the jounin in charge of the garrison team of Takigakure Village and the most trusted person by Shibuki. It is impossible to do so easily. Leaving the village.

That's when Xiang Lin's words just fell.

"Whoosh"

From a distance on the east side, there were several figures galloping towards them. The familiar figure leading the way was none other than A Jun.

The moment Menma saw it, he immediately swayed and took the initiative to greet him.

"Ajun Sang, why are you here in person? Didn't you say before that Yu Ye Sang would lead the team?"

Menma also asked with a smile, looking at Ajun who was dusty but obviously happy.

"Sir Shibuki is still a little worried that Menma-kun doesn't have enough manpower here, so he asked me to bring more people here, but now it seems that it was unnecessary. Menma-kun's plan was a great success!"

Ajun said with a smile.

The several Taki-nin who followed Ajun from behind also bowed slightly to Menma and said, "Menma-sama."

As Ajun himself said.

at the beginning of the plan.

Both Shenmu and Ajun were actually not that reassured, especially Ajun, who always felt that it would be very difficult to deal with a Cao Yin Village.

But didn't expect it.

Over there in Ghost Lantern City.

Menma's first step was so smooth.

As a contemporary ninja, although Wuwei does not have a great reputation in the ninja world, Ajun is still relatively familiar with him. Wuwei can be regarded as a rare genius in Caoyin Village in recent years.

His personal strength is definitely at the top of the jounin level.

More than ten years ago, he almost became the leader of Caoyin Village.

Such a character.

He was actually willing to cooperate with Menma. When Ah Jun got the news, he was both happy and worried.

Still the same sentence.

Given Menma's age, Ajun, who was not familiar with the details, would of course be worried about whether Menma would be deceived by Wuwei! ?

This is not to say that it is completely impossible.

Based on this, after thinking over and over again, Ajun and Shibaki personally asked for a team to come to assist Menma. Trusting or not trusting is one thing, but what to do is another. Their Takigakure Village is already He and Menma are almost all tied together. They both prosper and lose. Ah Jun must ensure that Menma's plan can be executed smoothly.

And now it seems.

It’s hard to say whether there is a deeper conspiracy in Wuwei.

But Masashi Shigeta's death was real.

This means that the annexation of Caoyin Village is imminent. Why wouldn't Ajun be happy? ?

It also further developed an admiration for Feng Ma.

Not everyone has such courage and execution ability.

Menma can do this.

And the most important thing is that Menma has that strong strength.

It’s enough to gain recognition and even respect from others.

"Haha, I can only say that it's good luck. I didn't think that Mr. Shigeta would come out in person. It seems that God is still favoring us. Since Ajun-san has come in person, the grass ninja here will be left to him for the time being. Ah Junsang is here to take care of it. I’m going to Caoyin Village right away. If we take control of Caoyin Village as soon as possible, we can take the real initiative!”

Menma smiled and nodded at first.

Then he changed the topic and said with a slightly serious expression.

"Yes, I understand. I will definitely take good care of these people. Please don't worry, Menma-kun."

Ajun said with a solemn expression.

As one of the few people in Takigakure who knew Menma's overall plan for Takigakure, Ah Jun knew very well that although the plan had gone very smoothly up to this point, the last step was still crucial.

They didn't come here to severely damage Cao Yin Village or anything like that.

But to make Kusakure Village their strength.

To unite together to fight against the invasion of Konoha Hidden Village and Cloud Hidden Village that are likely to come soon, the previous planning steps are indeed very important prerequisites. If they cannot be achieved, there will be no follow-up.

But if you really fail in this last step.

No matter how smooth the front is, it is meaningless.

The more than 3,000 Kusanagi must be willing to obey their orders.

Even though Ah Jun knew very well, if everything went so smoothly, the status of Menma-kun in front of him would be different from what it was before.

It is very likely that some situations that you do not want to see will happen in the future.

But Ah Jun couldn't avoid it, he could only take one step, watch it, it was one step.

Because the survival of Takigakure Village is the most important core bottom line issue.

We can't start guarding against Menma now, or even start an internal strife for power, right? Putting aside whether they have the qualifications and abilities, the current external environment alone does not allow them to do so.

Ajun is not a fool.

This kind of self-weakening can even be said to be a stupid thing of self-destruction, and he will not do it.

In addition, if you really want to do something, you have to discuss it with your own Shibuki-sama.

rather than acting alone.

"Well, I definitely believe Ajun-san, so let these people stay here. One of them is for the convenience of taking care of these grass ninjas. The other one, after all, I still want to go to Caoyin Village. It is not suitable to take care of Tai. Many people have gone over and cannot further stimulate Caoyin Village. It is better to be cautious now. Anyway, there will be Wuwei Sang on the other side by then, and everything should still be under control. "

Menma paused, then continued.

In the initial arrangement, it was planned to swallow up Kusagakure Village directly at the end, and the entire Ninja Village would be replaced by names and surnames. However, when it came to the actual operation, Menma felt that it was very unrealistic, if there were no external threats. , it is absolutely okay to use stronger methods. Even if the grass ninjas are not used to it, they can still use time to slowly change their thinking. As long as life is the same as before, it can even get better and better.

Menma believed that no normal person would resist.

But this method takes time, starting with a year and a half, and more importantly, it requires a relatively stable external environment that must not be threatened by other forces.

Obviously, these two points cannot be satisfied.

Don't forget, the reason why Menma came up with this plan is because the external threat is becoming increasingly severe, and there is not much time left for them to prepare.

Therefore, it is unrealistic to forcibly annex Caoyin Village.

Menma is currently planning to make Wuwei the new leader of Kusakure Village, and then make adjustments by himself. This can be regarded as integrating the power of the two ninja villages. In the name of the alliance, this certainly cannot be completely combined into one. It's so convenient, but the best thing is that it won't further stimulate the hearts of grass ninjas.

You can use the power of these grass ninjas with more confidence.

This is the most important thing right now.

Ah Jun could also get the deeper meaning of Menma's words at the first moment. His face seemed to have a subtle change at that moment, but it only recovered after a second. As usual, he smiled and nodded and said, "Well, just do everything as you say, Menma-kun!"

"So!"

Menma bowed slightly in greeting.

"Let's go, Shuiyue and Xianglin."

"yes!"

"Um!"

He just took Xiang Rin, Suigetsu, and the first few direct Taki-nin from the barrier class to head towards the direction of Kusagakure Village.

Ajun looked at Menma's receding figure, and his hands subconsciously clenched slightly, but then slowly loosened.

"Is this the future you want? Elder Wu, what should I do to be right?"

Ajun's pupils revealed a trace of self-mockery. At this moment, Ajun really felt a little tired, and even a little confused.

Menma, who had already left, naturally didn't know the complicated heart of Ajun who stayed in the original place.

Menma's goal has always been very direct and firm.

He wants to live!

I want to live freely and happily.

Then on this basis, if you can realize your dreams and create a future of your own, that would be even better!

Takigakure Village.

Kusagakure Village.

Menma will do his best to do better, and the rest will be left to nature. Menma will not force it too much, but once it falls into his hands, Menma will not refuse it.

Everything depends on both yourself and the current situation.

It doesn't really depend on one person.

After all, one hand can't clap loudly.

And just as Menma was speeding southward and approaching Kusagakure Village quickly.

Wuwei had already returned to Kusagakure Village with his son Wuque and some of his most loyal subordinates.

Outside the main gate.

Looking at the familiar scenery of Kusagakure Village.

Wuwei's pupils also revealed a trace of emotion.

Since becoming the lord of Gui Lantern City, he has not been back for nearly ten years.

Now this time back to the village, there is really a feeling that things have changed a little bit.

Wuque's emotions on the side are also a little complicated. In fact, despite his appearance, Wuque seems to be only two or three years older than Menma.

But in fact, that was Wuque's appearance eight years ago. Since he was swallowed by the Box of Bliss, his face has remained at that moment. To be honest, his actual age is now in his 20s.

He had lived in Kusagakure Village for quite a while.

Here was his childhood and his study life.

Most importantly, there were memories of his mother.

‘Mom, I’m back. ’

In the depths of Wuque’s eyes, there was a trace of deep reminiscence, and he said silently in his heart.

“Let’s go, it should be about time.”

Wuwei slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air and said softly.

Because it was a detour.

Now Wuwei has not received any news from Menma, although from the time point of view, when Wuwei arrived at Kusagakure Village.

Menma should have successfully killed Shigeta.

But Wuwei didn’t know.

Before arriving at Kusagakure Village.