Naruto: The rise of Uzumaki Kingdom

Just five small rats, nothing unexpected happened, and they were all captured by the Uzu-nin. Uzumaki Jun didn't even need to take action before they were overwhelmed by a group of fearless...

Shadow Clones surrounding them one by one!!

Nowadays, Uzumaki Jun rarely uses Shadow Clones. Even when he does...

Unless there are special circumstances, he doesn't create many of them!

Just like in the anime, aside from Naruto, who spams a bunch of Shadow Clones, most people—even those with abundant chakra—rarely create more than one or two Shadow Clones, usually just for tactical coordination. The reason is...

The pain is shared!!

Back when he watched the anime, Uzumaki Jun also felt disdain. Why wasn't such a bug-like jutsu used more often?

Only later did he realize why...

Just imagine, your body isn't injured, but you can still feel pain. That sensation...

If it's just for a short while, it's fine. But if it's prolonged, a person might become a maso... M.

As for why Naruto isn't afraid of it??

It's probably because of his simple-minded personality!!

Anyway, Uzumaki Jun doesn't dare to use this jutsu recklessly anymore. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly...

"No wonder it's a forbidden jutsu!"

"..."

Uzumaki Komaki looked at Jun-sama in confusion as he suddenly sighed. Was it because of the Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu?

This jutsu was indeed very powerful and well-suited for the Uzumaki Clan.

"All of them have been sealed," Uzumaki Komaki said respectfully. "And we've confirmed they are Kumo-nin ANBU."

"Oh!" Uzumaki Jun was momentarily stunned. No wonder they were so bold—they were from Kumogakure!!

This village had successfully kidnapped people from Konoha twice in a row, and both times they managed to escape the village, only to...

Be caught in the forest!!

"This is the result of not establishing the correct outlook on life, values, and worldview from a young age!" Uzumaki Jun lamented. "Give the order. Have the ethics teachers from the academy give these prisoners two hours of ideological and moral education every night."

"Since they've come to the Land of Whirlpools, we'll help them rebuild their three views!!"

"..."

Uzumaki Komaki felt somewhat speechless at Jun-sama's arrangement. Was this...

But he still nodded and replied, "Understood!"

"Also, arrange morning study sessions for them, and don't forget homework!" Uzumaki Jun smirked, narrowing his eyes. "They won't be learning for long, so have the teachers work harder recently!!"

He refused to believe that exam-oriented education couldn't save these people with twisted values!!

...

"Is it over?" Danzo put down the book in his hands, listening to the vanished sounds, and muttered, "Which village was it?"

How useless could they be? It only took a few minutes before it was over!!

"That brat..." Danzo narrowed his eyes. "Did he take action?"

He could sense it—that brat was definitely no ordinary Kage!!

That aura even made the Darkness of Shinobi feel fear.

"Perhaps another God of Shinobi will truly appear," Danzo murmured. Then, he picked up the book again. "This 'Social Etiquette and Manners' is quite useful."

After reading this book, he finally understood why he was so unpopular in Konoha.

It was because his social skills were terrible. Every time he talked to someone, he either scowled or threatened them halfway through...

How could anyone want to talk to him like that?

"It seems I need to change," Danzo muttered.

...

"If it's Kumogakure," Uzumaki Jun watched Komaki leave, resting his chin on his hands, and muttered, "their taijutsu seems pretty good."

Looking at the shinobi from Kumogakure, most of them were skilled in kenjutsu or combat techniques, and...

Killer B's Eight Sword Style was downright flashy!!

"What's wrong, you want Kumogakure's taijutsu style?" Kakuzu glanced at Uzumaki Jun and asked flatly. "Kumogakure's taijutsu is indeed quite good."

Uzumaki Jun nodded. That was true. After all, most Kumo-nin were muscle-bound, likely from constant training.

"Do you think Kumogakure would be willing to trade if we offered these prisoners in exchange?" Uzumaki Jun asked. "In exchange for their taijutsu techniques?"

Kakuzu immediately looked at Uzumaki Jun as if he were an idiot. "Do you think that's possible?"

"Sigh!" It really wasn't possible. No matter what, these were their village's secret techniques. They wouldn't just trade them away. Though he felt a little regretful, Uzumaki Jun wasn't too bothered, because...

The Land of Whirlpools couldn't make use of them yet!!

After all, most of the shinobi in the Land of Whirlpools right now were Uzumaki, and Kumogakure's taijutsu style...

Mostly required Lightning Release to complement it!!

"By the way, what did you want to talk about?" Uzumaki Jun looked up at Kakuzu, puzzled. "It's late at night. I need to go rest, so make it quick!"

Kakuzu glanced at the sky outside...

Dawn was already breaking. What was there to sleep?

Shinobi could go without sleep for a day or two without issue...

"It's nothing much. I just wanted to ask you..." Kakuzu stared intently into Uzumaki Jun's eyes and asked flatly, "What is your ideal?"

"..."

Late at night—no, early morning—and he wants to talk about ideals??

Uzumaki Jun suddenly felt a headache. What would you feel if someone who looked like an uncle but was practically old enough to be your grandfather asked you about your ideals?

At the very least, Uzumaki Jun felt...

Even more like going back to sleep.

"Peace in the shinobi world!" Uzumaki Jun declared righteously. "This world has long been sick. I want to save it!!"

To build a harmonious, peaceful, and kind society!!

Kakuzu's expression froze. Was this for the sake of peace in the shinobi world?

If he didn't know better, it looked like Uzumaki Jun was trying to provoke a world war!!

Kakuzu suddenly didn't want to continue this conversation. Why had he even asked this question today??

"You should get some sleep," Kakuzu said flatly. Then, he turned to leave.

But...

"Hey, hey! Actually, I..." Uzumaki Jun said in surprise. "I'm telling the truth. Really, for prosperity, democracy, civility, harmony..."

However, Kakuzu just waved his hand and left without another word!!

Seeing this, Uzumaki Jun smiled and shook his head, muttering helplessly, "I really meant it."

He truly wanted to build a harmonious society!!

He, Uzumaki Jun...

Was really a good person!!

"I believe you."

Suddenly, a faint voice came through...

Kakuzu gazed blankly at the slowly brightening sky and murmured, "This world..."

"Has long been sick."