Chapter 363: A Trial

The person who came was not someone else.

It was Uchiha Itachi who had been confronting Menma a few hours ago and then chose to evacuate. It was obvious that the meeting between the two was deliberate. Menma looked at Uchiha Itachi floating over, and his eyes narrowed slightly subconsciously.

If Menma had a deep fear of Uchiha Itachi before.

Now Menma almost looked down on Uchiha Itachi.

It was not that he looked down on Uchiha Itachi, or that he was arrogant.

It was simply out of confidence in his own strength.

The Mangekyō Sharingan does have a very high restraining effect on the tailed beasts, but on the one hand, what is in Menma's body is the Nine-Tailed Beast, not other tailed beasts, and on the other hand, the ordinary Mangekyō Sharingan has obvious limitations.

The most direct point is reflected in the consumption of pupil power.

Why can Obito easily summon and control the Nine-Tailed Beast?

And it is still in the form of a single eye?

That's because Obito's Mangekyō is no longer an ordinary Mangekyō. Although it has not reached the level of qualitative change, it has fused with half of the White Zetsu's body and can neutralize it relatively perfectly, so that Obito who is suitable for Wood Release Cells, his Mangekyō Sharingan is stronger than ordinary Mangekyō, and the most critical problem of pupil power consumption is completely unnecessary for Obito.

As long as Obito's chakra is not exhausted.

His Mangekyō Sharingan does not have the problem of using up pupil power.

Another key point is that Obito can summon the Nine-Tailed Fox, and there is also Madara's handwriting, because the Nine-Tailed Fox was once Uchiha Madara's "summoning beast"!

Madara is familiar with controlling the Nine-Tailed Fox.

He also left the necessary arrangements.

These conditions combined led to Obito being able to summon and control the Nine-Tailed Fox not long after opening the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Uchiha Itachi is certainly a rare genius in the Uchiha clan, and even in the entire ninja world.

But compared with Obito who has full buffs, the gap is still very obvious.

Not to mention that Menma now has all kinds of means.

He also has the chakra of the other four tailed beasts in his body. Uchiha Itachi? I dare not say that he is 100% sure, but Menma is still very confident that he can kill Uchiha Itachi if nothing unexpected happens.

Therefore, when facing Uchiha Itachi.

Menma has a natural psychological advantage.

"I almost thought I misunderstood. If Itachi-san came later, I would have left directly."

Menma smiled lightly and said to Uchiha Itachi with a calm face.

Itachi still looked indifferent, looking at Menma with cold eyes. Even though Menma raised his head first, he still didn't say anything, as if he was brewing something. Menma also looked unhurried. When he saw that Itachi was not in a hurry to speak, he also raised his eyebrows slightly, and then put his hands behind his back, waiting for Itachi to speak calmly.

This is someone inviting him to come.

If the other party is not anxious, why should I be anxious?

Not to mention, this guy is also an important chess piece in Menma's plan. When they meet suddenly, Menma has to think about what attitude to face him.

Fortunately, the silence is only about 10 to 20 minutes.

Uchiha Itachi has always been a calm person.

Although Menma does not have much life experience and is not rich in life experience, the small social model in the university in his previous life, the intrigues of small interpersonal relationships in some school clubs, and the 12 years of disguise and hibernation in this life.

At least it gives Menma enough confidence to calm down.

Before he really sees the "opportunity".

He will not take action.

Patience?

At least Menma has no shortage of this thing.

The reason why Itachi was silent for so long was that he really wanted to see what kind of person Menma was, with a little tentative intention, and secondly, he wanted to carefully consider how to speak.

Because he really has a lot of questions to ask Menma.

Both about Menma.

It is also about Konohagakure.

It is more about his younger brother, Uchiha Sasuke.

Judging from the various performances of Uchiha Itachi in the original work, the status of his younger brother Uchiha Sasuke in his heart must be greater than that of Konohagakure. Of course, this may be too absolute.

But at least he is on the same level as Konoha.

In other words, Itachi will at least not say that he will sacrifice his brother for Konoha.

Everything he did after defecting was to see his brother become a hero of Konohagakure and live surrounded by people.

Giving Shisui's eye to Naruto is the most powerful proof.

In the original work, he still had to worry about his brother's choice and future.

In this life, with the anomaly of Menma, it is even more so.

"Uzumaki Menma, can you tell me why you must defect from the Hidden Leaf Village? Is it really just because of the rejection and hostility in the past 12 years? Since you know your identity, you should know that there is a better way, right?"

Uchiha Itachi exhaled lightly, looked at Menma calmly, and asked in a slightly low voice.

Hearing Itachi's question.

Menma was subconsciously stunned for a moment, because in Menma's estimation, shouldn't Itachi's first question be to Sasuke?

That is his beloved friend, brother.

According to Menma's own understanding of Itachi, it wouldn't make sense not to ask about Sasuke, right?

However, the moment this idea emerged.

A flash of understanding appeared in Menma's mind.

Oh, that’s right, from Itachi’s perspective, ‘I’ am the one who doesn’t know anything. How could I possibly know his love for Sasuke?

It would be normal not to ask this question.

This is an approach that is in line with Itachi's current character.

"Is there a better way? Haha, maybe there is, maybe not. I'm just following my heart. I don't deny the hostility and rejection of those people. There is indeed a part of it, but more importantly, I am against This village has long been disappointed, isn't Itachi-san the same? Otherwise, why would he kill the clan and leave Konoha? There are thousands of reasons for leaving, but disappointment will definitely share a certain proportion, no matter what. Which party is disappointed with which party?"

After thinking about it, Menma also smiled lightly, and said in a calm tone in the face of Itachi's extremely serious expression.

"Are you disappointed? This is indeed a reason, but it sounds very empty..."

There was a strange color in Itachi's eyes, and he spoke softly.

The questioning and looking down look in his eyes.

Ling Menma's face couldn't help but become cold.

Who are you, Itachi Uchiha! ?

"What? Itachi-san, as an S-class rebel nin from Konoha Hidden Village, do you still want to come to question me on behalf of Konoha? Or, Itachi-san, did you leave Konoha for other reasons?"

Those were the words that blurted out almost subconsciously.

"!?"

The moment Itachi across from him heard this, his expression also changed slightly, and there was also a hint of surprise in his dark eyes.

After Menma finished speaking, he felt a little bit regretful and a little impulsive, but there was no unnecessary change in his expression on the surface because he didn't say any substantive words. come out.

If I must say it, it is more like a tentative word.

As long as Menma doesn't show any timidity, that's fine.

In fact.

Itachi also guessed this. After a moment of fright, Itachi looked at Menma with a similar look of suspicion in his eyes.

He didn't think Menma would know the truth.

What happened that night.

In such a large ninja world, apart from myself, there are no more than five people who know about it.

It just corresponds to Konoha F4 and the guy who calls himself Madara.

It was impossible for these five people to tell Menma what happened.

Even Orochimaru, who has a close relationship with Danzo, only knows the contents of the scale armor at most. It is absolutely impossible for Danzo to publicize such a thing. Konoha also wants to lose face, let alone this. It is also an important means for Danzo to control himself.

At least in Itachi's opinion, that's what the Dark of Konoha thought.

so.

Menma couldn't possibly know these things.

One hundred percent you are testing yourself!

Itachi calmed down his heart almost instantly, thinking silently.

"No, I'm just out of curiosity. You can obviously have a better choice, so why do you have to be so decisive and leave no escape route for yourself? After all, I was once a member of Konoha, the Fourth Generation. I was lucky enough to witness it once, and it’s a pity.”

Itachi waved one hand and said calmly.

Neither inside nor outside the words revealed any more meaning.

Under normal circumstances, it is impossible for Menma to really realize Itachi's intentions. If you guess it from a normal perspective, you will think that this is a test for himself by Itachi, because they are all rebellious ninjas of Konoha Hidden Village. .

According to common sense, do we have to worry about Konoha's pursuit?

Now Menma has become the powerful person of a big force again.

As a member of a terrorist organization, isn't it normal for Itachi to test the waters and explore other options?

This is the most reasonable guess.

But it was also the answer that Menma knew was 100% wrong.

Itachi comes here.

Find yourself on purpose.

There are only two intentions.

One is to confirm what his attitude towards Konoha is, and the other is to confirm the current situation of his biological brother, Uchiha Sasuke, and his relationship with him.

There are plot references from the original work.

Menma would naturally guess this easily.

In fact.

Even if this wasn't Itachi's intention, it was not far off. There was absolutely no way Itachi could have known that the young man in front of him, who clearly didn't have much life experience, would see him so clearly.

This is probably the biggest advantage of ‘see-through hanging’.

But there is no need to pierce this membrane now.

Uchiha Itachi is such an abnormal person.

At least Menma couldn't understand Uchiha Itachi's thinking. For the sake of the peace of the shinobi village, he massacred his entire clan, including his parents?

What kind of brain circuit is this?

I'm sorry that I can't understand it, nor can I accept it.

From Menma's perspective, Uchiha Itachi was a mentally ill person, the kind of person who was completely immersed in the fairy tales he made for himself.

In the original book, until the end, it seems that before dying, there is a trace of regret when facing Sasuke, but let's not talk about the actual weight, just from the perspective of meaning, it is nothing less than bullshit.

Although Menma was not afraid of Itachi Uchiha and was even confident that he could control him, he did not want to provoke such a 'madman' unless necessary.

That's right.

In Menma's opinion.

Uchiha Itachi is a crazy person.

On the contrary, Menma could understand Runtu Tongxie's thoughts to a certain extent, 'My beloved ones are all dead, what else do you want from me? ’

Obito's approach is still in line with the thinking of a 'normal person'.

Where's Itachi?

There's really no comparison.

What's more, with Sasuke still involved, Menma didn't want to do anything more to Itachi. Itachi's fate was left to Sasuke to decide, and others should not get involved.

"What a pity? It's really funny. For other people, it would be okay. You? Uchiha Itachi, you should recognize your identity first. I originally thought you came to me because you are also a traitor to Konoha. For Shinobu's sake, if not, please don't waste your time. I have no interest in a guy like you, let alone, you are still Sasuke's target. You should control yourself and don't anger me!"

Menma sneered deliberately, looked at Uchiha Itachi with a very disdainful expression, and mocked.

Itachi couldn't help but frown when he heard Menma's words.

Logically speaking, this is indeed a normal behavior for a young man. It is very reasonable to have such an emotional release. Based on the information collected before, Menma does indeed fall into that category on many occasions. People whose emotions are more direct and obvious.

But I just don’t know why.

There was an indescribable and subtle sense of disharmony in Itachi's heart. From Itachi's perspective, for a moment, he always felt that the person standing in front of him was not a young boy, but a calm-minded adult.

There is a threatening feeling of being seen through by the other side.

This made Itachi's heartstrings tighten.

"You're right, this does have nothing to do with me, but the next question does. Is Sasuke still with Orochimaru now? Or is he with you, Menma-kun?"

Itachi took a deep breath, looking at Menma with a fierce look in his pupils, and asked in a low voice.

"So what if it's at Orochimaru's place? What if it's here with me?"

Menma snorted and replied casually.

"Of course it's nothing with Orochimaru, but if it's with Menma-kun, I want to give Menma-kun a piece of advice. Please don't interfere in the affairs of our Uchiha clan. This is just a problem between our brothers. I think this is of no meaning or value to you, Menma-kun, and will only cause more trouble."

Uchiha Itachi looked at Menma with a cold expression, and the cold aura that was clearly revealed was so threatening.