Naruto: The rise of Uzumaki Kingdom

Uzumaki Jun felt a bit regretful. He had originally planned to invite Tobi to join him. After all, he was still too young. If he had the Tobi "skin" to enhance his appearance... attributes, then role-playing would surely be more convincing.

But this Spiral Tobi refused, saying he was a pet raised by Lord Madara and would not casually leave with others. If Jun wanted him to go out, he would need Lord Madara's permission.

So...

Uzumaki Jun decided to go ask the elderly Madara if he needed help making a comeback, to make the ninja world tremble once more under the name of Uchiha Madara!

Next time, he would try cosplaying with dual Mangekyō...

"Lord Madara wants you to come in!" At this moment, Zetsu walked out and glanced at the Spiral White Zetsu sitting cross-legged nearby but said nothing.

Was it just his imagination?

This kid seemed very interested in Tobi?

Uzumaki Jun straightened his appearance. It was finally time to meet the boss.

A legend of the past ninja world, the future second major villain of the ninja world—thinking about it, his heart was quite excited. After all, no matter how you looked at it, Madara, aside from being a bit expressionless, stubborn, and somewhat foolish, had no other flaws.

Moreover, the Uchiha clan...

Were all mostly expressionless!

But if Lord Madara were in the original world, he would undoubtedly be a peacemaker!

Except the things he did were a bit outrageous.

And Uzumaki Jun had no intention of usurping his position, because...

Doing bad things wasn't his style.

He...

Was a good person!!

"You're here?" Before Uzumaki Jun could even step inside, an aged voice came from within.

No doubt about it, this had to be Boss Madara!

As he entered, he saw an old man with white hair, wearing a white robe, leaning against a rock with his eyes closed...

Uchiha Madara!!

"Cough, cough. You're here, brat of the Uzumaki clan!" Uchiha Madara opened his eyes and stared intently at the red-haired boy before him. Indeed...

So young!

"Boss Madara!" Uzumaki Jun smiled faintly, completely unfazed by Uchiha Madara's imposing aura. Although the current Uchiha Madara wasn't as decrepit as Obito when he was severely disabled—needing to catch his breath after just a few steps—still...

He wasn't afraid at all!!

No matter who it was, he could use the Flying Thunder God Technique to fight them evenly!

Uchiha Madara paused upon hearing Uzumaki Jun's words, then burst into laughter. "Interesting, interesting, truly interesting!!"

"I never thought such a person would appear in the ninja world again!"

Now he finally believed Zetsu's words. This kid before him was truly no ordinary Kage. Otherwise, why wouldn't he show even a hint of fear under the aura of someone who once dominated the ninja world?

Though he was old now and not as strong as before, back in the day, he and Hashirama were the strongest in the ninja world, unbeatable in battle.

Of course, Hashirama was a bit weaker than him. Otherwise, why was he dead while Madara was still alive?

"I will make you understand." Uchiha Madara's eyes grew distant, as if lost in memories, murmuring, "Your method is wrong!!"

"Only my method can bring true peace to the ninja world."

"I will personally show you when the time comes!!"

"..."

Uzumaki Jun noticed Zetsu's warning glance, telling him not to disturb Lord Madara's reminiscence. He nodded understandingly. He had no intention of interrupting the old man's trip down memory lane, because...

The elderly loved to reminisce!

As an outstanding youth molded by nine years of compulsory education, he still understood the importance of respecting the elderly and caring for the young.

"How do you view the current ninja world?" Uchiha Madara seemed to snap out of his thoughts and asked Uzumaki Jun indifferently.

"I..." Uzumaki Jun opened his mouth to speak but was cut off by Madara.

"This ninja world has long been sick." Uchiha Madara said sorrowfully.

"..."

Sure enough... Boss Madara was about to start his corporate vision speech, outlining future development plans.

This routine was all too familiar to Uzumaki Jun. First, criticize the world, belittle the competition, then boast about how his own company was number one in the industry, how strong its capabilities were, right?

"Back then, that fool Hashirama..." Uchiha Madara fell into memories again. "Actually thought retreat and compromise could beg for peace?"

"How laughable!!"

"Look at the ninja world now, ha!"

"Hashirama's method doesn't work!!"

Uzumaki Jun listened to the boss's speech while nodding. Hashirama really wasn't the brightest. Back then, he could have unified the ninja world and ended the wars, but instead, he thought, 'If everyone just gave a little love...'

And yet...

After over 700 episodes of the anime, the second-generation protagonist still hadn't changed anything, continuing to enforce this peace strategy.

Uzumaki Jun strongly suspected—what exactly was that Ninshū thing?

It seemed that ever since Asura, this approach had been enforced. And the result?

The Ninshū was extinct, yet the Sage of Six Paths still made his descendants follow this path. Couldn't he have established a proper legal system instead??

No matter how you looked at it, that would have been more reliable than everyone giving a little love!

"Back then, on the Uchiha clan's stone tablet..." Uchiha Madara's gaze sharpened as he stared at Uzumaki Jun, speaking solemnly. "I saw the truth of the ninja world..."

Here comes the main topic!!

Uzumaki Jun immediately perked up upon hearing Uchiha Madara's words. This part was familiar too—where Madara, after unlocking the Eternal Mangekyō, read the message left by the Sage of Six Paths'... younger brother, began doubting the world, and conceived his grand plan to destroy chakra and make everyone live in a virtual world.

"Only by gathering all nine tailed beasts," Uchiha Madara said fervently, "can true peace be achieved in the ninja world!!"

"Will you assist me?"

Uzumaki Jun listened, stunned. Truly a leader-level figure—this kind of motivational speech was delivered flawlessly, and the promises were realistic enough. If he hadn't known the truth, he probably would have been as emotionally stirred as Nagato, shouting passionately for the sake of the ninja world!!

Of course...

"I am willing to contribute my strength to the peace of the ninja world!"

Uzumaki Jun's eyes shone with excitement as he declared.

Wasn't this the reason he had come here??

And then...

"Good, good!" Uchiha Madara laughed heartily. "In that case..." His eyes suddenly shifted. "I entrust these eyes to you!!"

The Rinnegan!!

"..."

...

Konoha...

"How is the Uchiha clan?" Danzō asked the Root ninja below him coldly. "And what's the deal with that Mangekyō?"

"There have been no unusual movements," the Root ninja replied respectfully. "But it seems the Uchiha clan head has restricted his clansmen from going out."

Hearing this, Danzō frowned. Not long after returning, he had gone to the Hokage Building to see his old friend, only to be told...

The village was becoming restless again!!

Because the Senju clan had ignored the Hokage's orders and acted without punishment, the Hokage's authority had been challenged, and some clans were beginning to stir.

Of course, this was just a minor issue. The more important matter was...

The news from Iwagakure—a Mangekyō-wearing masked man had appeared in the ninja world!

It seemed the Six Paths tools hidden by Iwagakure for thousands of years had been stolen, but...

Hadn't Iwagakure only been around for less than a century??

"Could it be a newly awakened Uchiha, or..." Danzō touched his right eye, frowning in thought. "It seems I'll have to visit the Uchiha clan."