Naruto: The Otsutsuki Naruto

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The Land of Rain lies at the intersection of the territories of the Land of Earth, the Land of Fire, and the Land of Wind.

Under the overcast sky, amidst the drifting rain, the village surrounded by lakes seemed abandoned by the world.

The cold sculptures at the village entrance, drenched in rain, added an even more somber tone to the scene.

Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt toward Amegakure.

He had once promised Konan that, after becoming Hokage, he would bring peace to Amegakure.

But in the future, Amegakure still fell into decline, corrupted by the Kara organization, and became a breeding ground for evil.

Even after Kara, including Isshiki and Code, was completely eradicated, Amegakure never revived. It faded into the vast sea of shinobi history, with only the unending rain bearing witness.

Now, this desolate village would become his haven, his base of operations.

Naruto, of course, couldn't simply reap the benefits without contributing. He had resolved to weather the same storms and hardships alongside it.

Standing on the lake amidst the pouring rain, he gazed at the village and silently vowed: From today onward, Amegakure will be my second home. What I owe from my past life, I will repay in this one.

Konan, Orochimaru, and Kisame, who accompanied him, were unaware of Naruto's thoughts, but they could sense a certain determination rising from his silhouette.

Upon entering the village, there was no grand welcoming ceremony.

However, both civilians and shinobi alike greeted Konan with reverence, their expressions filled with genuine piety.

To them, Konan was the Angel, the spokesperson of Pain, their god. She held an irreplaceable position in Amegakure.

This isolated village was unaware that their leader, Pain, was no longer among them.

They observed the strangers accompanying the Angel with curiosity and caution, especially the blond man in the mask walking alongside her.

Could he be Lord Pain?

No, that couldn't be. Lord Pain was so mysterious and low-key, never appearing before others. His very existence was shrouded in mystery.

Then he must be an outsider!

Why would the Angel bring outsiders into the village?

Surely, if she did so, there must be a reason. Lord Pain would never harm us.

Feeling the skeptical atmosphere around them, Naruto murmured, "Pervy Sage must have faced a lot of challenges when he infiltrated this place for his investigation."

Konan replied calmly, "Yes. This place is isolated from the world. After defeating Hanzō and uniting Amegakure, Pain became a god in the hearts of the people. Anyone who showed hostility toward him would become a target of collective scorn."

She continued, "Before Pain's rule, there were actually two shinobi villages: Amegakure in the Land of Rain and Amegakure in the Land of Rivers. Pain unified the two, creating the Amegakure we know today."

Turning to Naruto, Konan said, "Now that Nagato is gone, Naruto, I want to support you in becoming the new leader of Amegakure."

Naruto pondered for a moment and replied, "It's not the right time yet. I'm an outsider with no foundation here. Taking over as leader rashly would damage your reputation as well, Sister Konan."

Konan's eyes flickered as she withdrew her gaze. "That's what I thought too. No secret can remain hidden forever. The fact that Pain is no longer here will eventually come to light. Before that day arrives, you need to build your reputation. When the time comes, you can rightfully succeed him as leader."

As they discussed, they left the civilian area and ventured deeper into Amegakure.

The architecture here was primarily constructed of steel, with some stone elements. The style leaned toward cold tones, complemented by religiously themed reliefs, creating an overall oppressive yet solemn atmosphere.

Numerous steel pipes of various sizes extended upward, forming a unique skyline. This was closely related to the village's heavy rainfall, necessitating such extensive piping and drainage systems.

Perhaps due to his experiences in the future, Naruto felt an inexplicable resonance with this environment.

Gazing at the tallest tower to the south, Naruto remarked, "Amegakure is known for its towering structures. The tallest one there is said to be where Pain resided, right?"

Konan nodded. "Yes. Pain liked to overlook the village in the rain from that tower. Akatsuki's highest-level meetings were also held there. That tower has even been marked by someone."

Naruto glanced at her from the corner of his eye. "You mean Obito?"

Konan's amber eyes darkened slightly. "Yes. That man who claimed to be Madara. His Sharingan possesses a space-time ninjutsu. After years of observation, I've roughly figured out its mechanics."

She explained, "He can mark spaces with his eye and freely travel between his personal dimension and the marked locations. That tower is one of his thousands of marked spots."

Naruto contemplated this. "So Kamui's spatial markings target locations rather than individuals. In this regard, my Flying Raijin has an advantage."

Konan looked northward. "So, I plan to abandon that tower and activate the backup tower to the north. Follow me."

The four of them arrived at an open space to the north. Konan formed hand seals and pressed her palm to the ground.

Rumble—rumble—rumble!

Amidst the rumbling sounds, a tall tower buried deep underground rose to the surface, along with numerous smaller auxiliary towers.

When the process was complete, Konan stood up, rain soaking her figure, her gaze full of hope. "This will be our new starting point."

Naruto nodded in satisfaction. "It suits me perfectly."

Konan suggested, "We've been traveling and braving the elements for so long. Let's rest well tonight and discuss future plans tomorrow. What do you think?"

Naruto turned to Orochimaru and Kisame. "What about you two?"

"No objections," they replied in unison.

"Then it's settled."

With a flourish of his cloak, Naruto stepped into the tower.

From the outside, the tower didn't look very large, but its interior was surprisingly spacious.

It had nine floors in total, with corridors and rooms on the first seven levels.

As they ascended the stairs, Konan said, "Orochimaru, Kisame, you may choose any room on the first six floors to stay in. However, the seventh floor is off-limits without permission."

Kisame stopped on the second floor.

Orochimaru chose the fourth floor.

Konan, however, followed Naruto to the seventh floor.

The seventh floor was unique, with only three rooms arranged side by side.

Konan asked, "Naruto, which room would you like?"

Naruto responded with a question, "Which one will you take, Sister Konan?"

Konan replied, "I'm fine with any. You choose first. I'll take the one next to yours, so we can look out for each other."

After thinking for a moment, Naruto said, "Then I'll take the middle one."

Konan nodded. "Alright, I'll take the innermost one. If you're not comfortable—"

Naruto removed his mask, revealing a young yet weathered face. "Don't worry. I've grown used to living in caves over the years. Having a bed to sleep on is already a luxury."

Konan smiled gently. "Those days are behind you now. Naruto, welcome officially to Amegakure."