"Why don't you establish a hidden village?" Zetsu stared at the child before him, then suddenly narrowed his eyes and said, "You..."
"Have gotten stronger!!"
How much time had passed?
This aura...
He's already reached Kage level!
"Hidden villages cannot bring true peace to the shinobi world," Uzumaki Jun did not directly answer Zetsu. Instead, he propped his chin on his hands and smiled. "I've improved quite a bit recently."
"..."
This is just "improving quite a bit"??
Zetsu was shocked inwardly. As expected of a child who could overpower a tailed beast at seven years old. Now...
His aura was terrifying!
This...
Was definitely not an ordinary Kage!
Seeing Zetsu's astonished expression, Uzumaki Jun nodded in satisfaction. It was worth spending some reputation and attribute points to level up. He silently recited in his mind...
"System..."
Chakra Level 21 (100,000,000/200,000,000)
Kekkei Genkai: None
Taijutsu Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Ninjutsu Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Wind Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Fire Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Lightning Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Water Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Earth Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Yin Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Yang Release Level 20 (0/100,000,000)
Attribute Points: 5
Reputation: 27,812,211
"
A little over 27 million. It seemed not everyone had reached intermediate or high-level admiration for him!
People with obsessive-compulsive tendencies liked to distribute points evenly when leveling up...
Although, apart from chakra, everything else had just barely reached Kage level, Uzumaki Jun could proudly say he was perfect!
But...
"Where did these five attribute points come from?"
Uzumaki Jun remembered he had already used up all his attribute points, and he hadn't been completing many missions recently. So where did these points...
"Host has taken the first step toward the cause of harmony in the shinobi world, hence the reward of five attribute points!"
"..."
When did that happen? Why wasn't I notified?
"The speech has been completed..."
So this was the first step toward a harmonious society!
Uzumaki Jun stared expressionlessly at Zetsu floating before him. Now, he could confidently say he feared no one...
"But you should know this won't bring true peace," Zetsu frowned and said. "Only Lord Madara can lead us to peace."
"And the tailed beasts..."
"Are necessary!"
Hearing Zetsu's words, Uzumaki Jun rubbed his forehead and sighed helplessly. "That's exactly why we need true peace in the shinobi world."
"Think about it. When the world is at peace and technology advances, the importance of tailed beasts will gradually decline, even becoming obsolete."
"By then, we can simply buy them with money."
Just like how Hashirama sold the tailed beasts back then. Who could guarantee they couldn't be bought back in the future?
The other half of Zetsu, upon hearing Uzumaki Jun's explanation, suddenly froze, then nodded thoughtfully. "He does make a good point!"
"..."
Whose side are you on?!
We don't actually want peace in the shinobi world. Collecting the tailed beasts is just to free Mother. And if the world is wiped out, it'll be easier for Mother to reclaim chakra...
Black Zetsu was speechless as he looked at his other half... Well, not that he could actually see. He really wanted to split White Zetsu out and slap him hard.
This brainless idiot...
"I can't make this decision," Black Zetsu said to Uzumaki Jun. "I am the will of Lord Madara. I need to return and consult him."
Hearing Black Zetsu's words, Uzumaki Jun narrowed his eyes. Madara's will?
Hah!
He knew Zetsu wouldn't agree. After all, he had been secretly inciting wars in the shinobi world for over a thousand years.
Even Madara had been fooled by him. If he dared suggest this, Madara would probably be the first to disagree...
The old Madara was just that domineering. If he wanted to be the villain, he would rely on his own means to seize the tailed beasts. There was no need for sneaky methods, just like the Akatsuki organization, which openly declared to the villages that they wanted the tailed beasts, that they wanted to create the Ten-Tails.
"Of course," Uzumaki Jun nodded casually. "This is something you should discuss with the boss. After all, it's a major decision that will determine the future direction of the company!"
"..."
Zetsu stared speechlessly at Uzumaki Jun. This kid was anything but ordinary.
He wasn't as naive as he appeared on the surface...
"By the way, can you do me a favor?" Uzumaki Jun suddenly remembered something.
"What favor?" Zetsu asked curiously. Now that this kid had reached Kage level—a real Kage—what could he possibly need help with?
"Help me investigate someone. Find out where he is," Uzumaki Jun said, squinting at Zetsu. He was clearly meant to be a paparazzi. Why had Kaguya turned him into an army?
"Who?" Zetsu asked curiously.
"A Konoha shinobi—Hiruzen's disciple, Orochimaru's teammate, the genetic science genius—Hiruko," Uzumaki Jun said. He wasn't sure when this genius had defected from the village, but it was probably around the Second Shinobi War. So he needed to keep an eye on him now.
Once he left Konoha, he would immediately recruit him...
"Hiruko?" Black Zetsu muttered, frowning. "This name..."
"I've never heard of him!" White Zetsu interjected. "He must be a nobody. Or maybe a genius?"
"Well—in a certain sense, he is a genius."
A genius in science...
With a weak body, he actually absorbed four kekkei genkai. If that didn't make him a genius in genetics, Uzumaki Jun didn't know what would.
"Fine," Zetsu nodded. "In that case, we'll..."
"Wait, we're not done yet!" Just as Zetsu was about to use Earth Release to leave, Uzumaki Jun spoke again. "Also, help me check who the spies are in Uzushiogakure right now."
"..." Zetsu stopped sinking and nodded helplessly. "Fine. If there's nothing else, we'll..."
"Don't rush. There's more!" Uzumaki Jun narrowed his eyes at White Zetsu. "What's the hurry? Stay for a meal."
"Just say what you need!" Black Zetsu said impatiently. "Lord Madara is waiting."
"I just want White Zetsu to help me plant some trees," Uzumaki Jun said with a smile. He remembered White Zetsu could also use Wood Release. With the large-scale construction projects, a lot of trees had been cut down, and the greenery in the residential areas wasn't complete yet...
I wonder if my Rasengan can turn White Zetsu into a tree...
Maybe...
Uzumaki Jun gave White Zetsu a mischievous look.
White Zetsu suddenly shivered. He felt a bad premonition.
"What's wrong?" Black Zetsu frowned. "Why are you shaking? It's disgusting. And did you hear what Jun said?"
"Maybe I caught a cold," White Zetsu said. "I feel a little chilly!"
"Planting trees..."
Of course, White Zetsu disagreed!
Ninjutsu shouldn't be used for something like this!
But...
"Just mark the areas where you need trees planted," White Zetsu said helplessly. It was better not to provoke Uzumaki Jun right now...
This monster was already Kage level, and his aura was definitely not ordinary...
There was no way to win against him. If he angered him, he might be trapped here planting trees forever. At least it was just a clone's job...
"In that case, we'll take our leave," Zetsu said, seeing there was nothing else. He prepared to sink back into the ground and discuss with Madara. Besides, this kid was already Kage level. Who knew? In a few years, he might become like the God of Shinobi.
He needed to ask Madara what to do!
"Oh, one more thing..." Suddenly, Uzumaki Jun seemed to remember something else. He looked at Zetsu, who had paused his descent again. "If you ever want to hide in someone's sleeve in the future, you should change your expression..."
"That grin showing eight teeth is way too creepy. Try a troll face instead. You might even gain some fans..."
A pitch-black figure with only teeth and eyeballs visible was just too unsettling.
"Huh...?"