And that was when Menma dried his body with the towel he brought, put on a set of close-fitting clothes he had brought specially, then put on the clothes he had taken off before entering the water again, and was about to leave the mountains and return home with the basket.
The vague sense of surveillance that could be felt before was completely dissipated at this moment.
'Is it time today?'
Menma didn't show any expression on the surface, but in his heart, he was muttering silently and subconsciously.
This seems to be monitoring from the void.
Menma had discovered during an unexpected 'awakening' two or three years ago. Judging from his own red-haired bloodline, it was very likely that this was inherited from his mother, the bloodline talent of the Uzumaki clan - Kagura's Heart Eye.
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Even now Menma can't use chakra!
But this innate ability still allows Menma to reversely detect many things that ordinary people cannot know. For example, up to now, he has always been closely monitored and protected by several Anbu people, and
For example, the Third Hokage often uses the 'Telescope Technique' using that special crystal!
Of course, with Menma's current ability, it is impossible to accurately know these surveillances, but there will still be some sense at the moment when the spell starts and ends, as well as the ANBU who are following closely around him!
Menma is completely unable to lock on the precise position, but some vague auras can still be sensed, and it is foreseeable that as Menma's own strength improves and his mastery of blood successor's limit ability improves, his Kagura
It is possible for Xinyan to reach Xianglin or even a higher level in the future!
It is precisely because I have this item that I can come.
Only Menma can feel the slightest sense of security. At least he is not ignorant of everything. When he wants to do something, he can clearly know what time period he should choose!
Especially when the Third Hokage personally monitors him, he really can't have a single problem!
Of course, the Third Hokage is not free to observe Menma in person every day. He basically comes every once in a while, and the observation time at each time will not exceed three hours at most. He is the shadow of a village, and one day
There simply isn’t much to deal with!
Anyway, Senma is followed by direct ANBU who only obey his orders, and they are still within the scope of Konoha Hidden Village, so Sarutobi Hiruzen naturally does not need to worry too much.
Stepping down the mountains.
It was now noon, different from the time when he went out early in the morning. On the way back, Menma carefully chose a remote path. Because of Kagura's inner eye, Menma could sense things more clearly than Naruto in the original work.
To the malice coming from ordinary people!
The reason why Menma chooses to avoid these people as much as possible is not because of anything else, but because he feels that his tolerance and mentality are not enough, and he is afraid that he will perceive too much malice and accidentally not hold back his expression of resentment.
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This is a big taboo for Menma at this stage!
He can no longer just show unwillingness and loneliness like Naruto in the original work, and also act as if he wants to be recognized by others, and now he is even less likely to add fuel to the fire!
Getting through your most dangerous childhood stage smoothly is the most important thing!
In the past five years.
Menma has always adhered to this principle.
You almost never meet anyone when you go out.
Once you sense it, you will avoid it in advance.
However, there is an exception today!
Even when Menma deliberately took a long way around the outside and chose a road where almost no one would usually come, he still encountered a few figures in an open space near his home!
Under normal circumstances in the past, Menma would have simply taken a detour.
But today, he stopped, partly because the figures not far away were all as young as him!
Secondly, the little girl surrounded at the center point, with her smooth black hair, crystal clear white eyes, and that familiar face of tenderness and frailty.
'Hinata Hinata...'
Menma also subconsciously whispered the name of the little girl in her heart!
The eldest lady of the Hyuga clan!
She is also one of the most popular female characters in the original work!
He was also Menma’s favorite character when he read the original novel in his previous life!
Menma has always felt that Naruto in the original time and space was really lucky. When he fell in love with Hinata, Hinata still loved him!
In his previous life, he was the most determined member of the Mingchu Party.
Some of the most important memories of their childhood.
Menmako is very clear!
The most important interaction between the two was the scene in front of them. When Hinata was bullied by other gangsters, Naruto stood up and left an indelible mark on Hinata's heart, even if it was a failure.
The hero saves the beauty!
A scene that perfectly overlaps with this moment.
Menma's heart skipped a beat, and that was the step he had to take directly.
However, it was only at that moment.
"Stop, what are you doing!? Several boys are bullying a girl. Just like this, are you still considered men!?"
A sunshine, extremely hearty and childish voice with a hint of anger sounded out.
The next second.
A golden figure is the first step to make the face numb.
He rushed straight to the nearest position.
The open arms protected the little girl's short figure behind her.
It was also when I saw the familiar blond hair and blue eyes, and the figure that had the slightest resemblance to his own facial contours.
Menma's face couldn't help but be startled.
The boys who had been surrounding the little girl were also in a state of silence.
One of them wanted to directly curse Mo.
The obviously slightly older boy in the middle also immediately recognized the identity of the blond boy.
With quick eyes and quick hands, he pulled the simple-minded companion.
"Master Naruto, we were wrong, we are leaving now, we are leaving now!"
He quickly bowed and his direct words made the few little boys beside him who were still a little confused suddenly become excited.
He immediately understood the identity of the blond boy opposite him.
The person in front of me is the son of the Fourth Hokage who died fighting for the village in Konoha—Master Namikaze Naruto!
At the moment.
Several people also quickly bowed in greeting.
The identity gap between them and Naruto is very big. If their parents knew that they dared to provoke Master Naruto, they would have their butts opened up!
Naruto couldn't help but be stunned when he saw the frightened expressions of several people.
But just a second later, Naruto's rough personality came into play. He smiled and waved his hands and said, "Just admit your mistake!! Men shouldn't bully girls!"
"Yes, yes, then, Master Naruto, we will be rude first!"