Chapter 534: Sneering Words

So, if we only look at the record of defeating the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki alone.

Tobirama is confident that he can intercept this Byakugan boy, but he cannot see through Uzumaki Menma. He is very clear about how powerful the Eight Gates Ninjutsu is. He has studied this technique himself, but it is a pity that this technique has very high physical requirements for learners (if there were no requirements at all, let alone Danzo's character, at least some people in the Root would definitely be forced to learn the Eight Gates Ninjutsu, so that they can launch a suicidal attack for Danzo at the critical moment.)

Even with the level of forbidden technique research experts like Tobirama.

He can only master the level of six gates in the Eight Gates Ninjutsu.

He cannot open the seventh gate himself no matter what.

Not to mention the Eight Gates Ninjutsu in extreme situations. Without practical experience, it is difficult for Tobirama to judge what level of power this technique will burst out when his life is exhausted.

Moreover, the same technique, when released by different people, has different power.

Kai and Xiao Li are a good example of comparison.

Tobirama did not witness the final battle between Menma and Kai with his own eyes. He could only judge it through indirect information. Tobirama could only speculate that Menma's strength might be comparable to his elder brother, or slightly stronger.

Therefore, when he learned that Menma only came with Toneri.

Tobirama's heartstrings suddenly tightened.

Because different meanings represent completely different developments.

What is the basis for Uzumaki Menma to do this?

For Tobirama, it is very important.

'It can't be much stronger than Anijia, right? '

Tobirama looked deeply at the west direction, the two chakra auras that had already entered the range he could perceive, and his whole body subconsciously tensed up at that moment.

Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was standing behind Hashirama and Tobirama, also looked solemn.

Uzumaki Menma.

Like Naruto, he is Minato's biological child.

Just because of that red hair, he inherited the perfect bloodline of the Uzumaki clan and then sealed the Nine-Tails. The third generation Jinchūriki of the Hidden Leaf Village.

Originally, Sarutobi Hiruzen really thought that Menma's identity as a Jinchūriki was too special and needed special care.

That's why he separated the two brothers.

He hid Menma's identity as the son of the Hokage because he thought that doing so would be more suitable for Menma's growth.

Do you want to ask if Sarutobi Hiruzen has any selfish motives?

He really doesn't.

Because if Sarutobi Hiruzen feels that he really needs to control Menma 100%, he might as well take Menma back to his home and raise him personally. In that case, from common sense, Menma will be more grateful to Sarutobi Hiruzen when he grows up?

The reason why Sarutobi Hiruzen did that was really because the third generation Hokage thought it was the most correct way.

It's just that the facts slapped Sarutobi Hiruzen in the face.

A series of things that happened later all proved his mistakes.

This third generation Hokage is not bad.

He is just stupid and cowardly.

A moment later.

"Swoosh"

"Swoosh"

In the dense forest opposite.

Under the gaze of Hashirama, Tobirama, and Hiruzen.

Menma and Toneri's two straight figures flew out together.

Intersecting sights.

The figures they saw each other.

Looking at the 'familiar' faces of Hashirama and the other two, Menma's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile.

With a light tap of one foot.

Menma leaped and landed directly on the head of the stone statue of Uchiha Ban.

"Haha, I didn't expect that the senior would be waiting first. This is really rude of me, the junior."

Menma said leisurely.

"Haha, we just arrived a little while ago, there is no need for you to be so polite, young Menma."

Seeing Menma's red hair and the feeling of the traditional Uzumaki clan's blood, Hashirama's face also showed a very gentle look.

His wife is from the Uzumaki clan.

At the beginning, she was like a little princess of the Uzumaki clan.

The Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan became more steadfast allies because of the union of Hashirama and Mito.

The alliance between Konohagakure and Uzushio Village also came from this.

"No, the first generation is my elder after all. My mother once regarded Mito as a grandmother. From this point of view, the first generation is also my elder, and the necessary etiquette cannot be missed."

Menma still said softly with a faint smile.

From the heart, Menma actually admired people like Senju Hashirama a little bit, because he was really consistent in his appearance and not the kind of person who said one thing and did another. More importantly, he always treated people with sincerity when facing anyone, even the enemy, which was why the enemies of the ninja villages in various countries in the ninja world at that time had a very high evaluation of Hashirama.

This is a respectable existence.

There is the pride of the strong, but not the arrogance of the strong.

In the true sense of doing what he said, regardless of whether the path he chose was correct, at least Hashirama Senju really did what he promised. In contrast, Naruto is actually far behind the first Hokage.

To give the most direct example, Naruto himself once swore to Neji in the Chunin Exam that he would change the Hyuga clan after he became Hokage, but what would it look like in the end?

Anyone who understands understands.

Perhaps there was indeed a hidden secret and some unexplainable difficulties, but the fact was that Naruto had broken his promise.

He didn't do what he promised.

And listening to Menma's words.

The smile at the corners of Hashirama's eyes grew stronger. In Hashirama's simple thoughts, he just felt that he was a good boy, with such a gentle and polite attitude.

Hashirama instantly felt that everything was negotiable.

If there really was no room for discussion, it would be impossible for people to have such an attitude.

right?

In fact, in a sense, Hashirama's guess was not wrong. Menma did come with the intention of negotiating, but the content of the negotiation was completely different from what Hashirama had imagined.

The war does not need to start, but the premise is that Konoha must fully agree to Menma's request.

It was impossible for Hashirama to notice this, only Tobirama's eyes twitched slightly at this moment.

Because looking at such numb face.

In Tobirama's mind, the voice and appearance of an old friend from the past appeared involuntarily.

This smile, this tone, this attitude.

And the atmosphere it brings to people.

Tobirama is simply not too familiar.

‘This boy! ’

Tobirama felt that if he hadn't come, his Anika would have been tricked by the treacherous boy in front of him! ?

It was just less than a minute after we met.

Tobirama had given Menma the label of 'cunning and cunning'.

"Haha, Menma boy is really good."

Naturally, Hashirama didn't have as many convoluted thoughts as his younger brother. He really felt that Menma was a good boy.

"Menma-kun, since you are willing to come here today, you must also be willing to negotiate peace. No matter how much I want to say about everything in the past, it has no meaning. But today, I want Menma-kun, Mitsuyin What do we need to pay to stop the war?”

Tobirama, who was sitting nearby, saw that his Anika seemed to want to continue chatting, so he immediately interrupted.

"What's the cost?"

Menma smiled softly.

"Your Majesty the Second Generation, you should know that a slap cannot make a sound, and the same goes for war. I am here today and would like to talk to you first. Of course, I come with a certain degree of sincerity. I want to avoid war. ? It's very simple, as long as Konoha Hidden Village announces its unconditional surrender, then the war will not break out, and everything will have the most peaceful ending. "

Speaking of which, Menma had planned to say this to Naruto before. Didn't his brother say that for the sake of peace, he should learn to let go of his obsessions, let go of a certain amount of hatred, and understand each other?

Then why did he have to let Uzumaki Menma and let their Koyakure Village accommodate other ninja villages?

Why can't the major ninja villages take the initiative to give up their own interests and status and choose to surrender! ?

If it is really for the sake of peace, the happiness and stable life of the general public, why can't you, the senior people in the Ninja Village, make some sacrifices?

Menma is by no means a murderous person.

Even if he wants to take revenge, it will only be limited to a very small number of people. The rest of the ordinary ninjas and people, Menma is too lazy to care about, as long as they are sensible enough.

Menma will treat everyone equally.

Want peace without starting a war?

It's simple. As long as you surrender unconditionally, everything will be fine.

There is no concealment at all, just what Chi Guoguo said.

Not to mention Senju Tobirama and Sarutobi Hiruzen.

The expression of the first Hokage was stagnant.

"Unconditional surrender? Do you know what you are talking about? Menma-kun?"

Tobirama's expression turned slightly gloomy, and he looked directly at Menma and asked.

Surrender is already too much. How about unconditional surrender? Do you really mean to completely control their Hidden Leaf Village? If they really did that, wouldn't they just leave everything to the other side to handle?

It's impossible for normal people to make such a judgment, right?

"Menma boy, are you kidding me? I think some misunderstandings only need to be resolved and some mistakes need to be corrected, right? We can have a good talk about the remaining things and any dissatisfaction. Just do what you have to do, there’s no need for this, right?”

Hashirama suppressed the smile on his lips slightly, looked at Menma with a slight frown, and asked softly.

If only I could choose to surrender directly.

What else are they doing here?

There is absolutely no need for Tsunade to channel a few of them. In the final analysis, it is to preserve Konoha. Peace is of course a very important thing, but the existence of Konoha Hidden Village and the inheritance of Konoha Hidden Village are also crucial. important.

You can't just surrender with just a light word. What will happen to Konoha Hidden Village?

Lost in history?

Let alone others, Hashirama himself couldn't accept it.

That was his years of hard work, the result of the joint efforts of the Senju clan and the Uchiha clan.

Later, for the development of Konoha Hidden Village, the huge Senju clan was completely eliminated. How could they give up Konoha so easily?

Once Konoha disappears.

That really means the demise of the Senju clan.

"Are you kidding? Mr. Hashirama, do you think I'm kidding? Isn't peace something you want to propose? Then I'm just stating my request. You started the war, and now you want peace? What? Do you want to take no responsibility for doing something wrong? Or is Mr. Hashirama's hope for peace just empty talk? Is it a lie?"

Menma's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm.

Want peace, but don't pay any price.

Where in the world is there such a good thing? For Menma, want peace? It's very simple, give up resistance and you can usher in peace.

An outcome that ordinary people will definitely like the most.

At least they don't have to bear the pain of their loved ones leaving, and don't have to endure the ravages of war.

Otherwise.

Even if Menma restrains himself and lets the light ninjas below choose to capture the ninjas of Konohagakure as much as possible, as long as the war starts, there will be a certain price to pay, and there will be bloodshed and sacrifice.

Menma has already given the right to choose.

The next step is to see whether Konoha and the three Hokage in front of them can accept such a judgment that peace can be ushered in without bloodshed in the true sense.

After all, Menma is not Uchiha Madara in the original work, who wants to achieve that kind of dreamlike peace.

"Menma-kun, we Konoha can naturally bear the responsibility of the war, and we can also try our best to make up for the mistakes in the past, but asking us to surrender unconditionally is too much to ask, right? You have no sincerity in negotiating."

Tobirama's eyes also became a little cold and said.

Hashirama also said with a serious face: "Menma, I think we should open our hearts and talk sincerely. Can't we go back to the time before the war? We can give more compensation, and your status in the Hidden Village can also be recognized, as long as you return the captured ninjas from various countries' ninja villages and the tailed beasts that they originally belonged to to the various countries' ninja villages. As for the Nine-Tails, we will not make any demands. After all, you are now the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki. In this way, everything can return to the original peace, and everyone can live in peace. Isn't that good?"

This is more or less a bit of a bitter and earnest meaning in it.

From Hashirama's perspective.

He really doesn't want to take action against Menma.

Because he himself knows very well that it is their Konoha who is sorry for Menma. He is the son of the Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village, and his status is the same as Tsunade at the beginning. His parents also sacrificed for the village, and he became the Nine-Tails Jinchūriki.

The village did not take good care of Menma, which is the responsibility of the village.

So, on some necessary issues.

Hashirama felt that his own ninja village could and must make concessions, such as the Nine-Tails.

If they still asked them to return the Nine-Tails, that would be absurd.

Therefore, Hashirama felt that it was completely okay for his own Konoha to suffer a little more and pay a little more price, as long as Menma could eliminate his resentment and anger and reach a peace agreement.