Uchiha Clan: Across the Multiverse

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After a few hours...

Akira spent time with seven-year-old Naruto, making the boy feel like he had a real family. Akira truly cared for Naruto—not just as a potential ally in the future but because he genuinely loved the kind-hearted child and wanted to give him a better life.

(After a happy time spent together...)

Suddenly, Akira felt the mark left by Orochimaru activate. A sly smile formed on his face. "So, it's time," he muttered. Without hesitation, he created two shadow clones. One clone had a mischievous grin, while the other wore a cruel smirk. They both disappeared as soon as they formed.

Turning to Naruto, Akira spoke warmly, "Naruto, it's time to go. I'll take you to meet your new family and friends."

Naruto, who had been proudly showing Akira his latest drawing, lit up with excitement. "Ohhh! Brother Akira, finally! Let's go, let's go!"

Initially, Naruto had called Akira uncle, but Akira had found it awkward. He quickly convinced Naruto to call him brother instead, which felt more fitting.

Naruto didn't pack anything—he had nothing of value to take with him. Akira gave him a moment to settle, then turned his attention toward the Hokage's building. It wasn't long before he saw it begin to collapse in the distance.

Smirking, Akira said nothing. In the blink of an eye, he and Naruto vanished from the room.

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Otogakure

The Sound Village, resonated with the faint sound of Orochimaru's serpentine voice. In the dimly lit chamber, his golden, snake-like eyes glinted with anticipation as he addressed three of his most promising subordinates.

Those three were the ones, he had carefully chosen to accompany him on this critical travel.

"Karin," he began, his voice soft but commanding, drawing the attention of the red-haired girl standing at attention. Her glasses reflected the flickering torchlight. "Your bloodline abilities and your sensory skills will be crucial. You'll ensure our safety and warn us of any threats along the way."

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru," Karin replied eagerly, her voice betraying both fear and excitement.

Orochimaru turned to a tall, pale figure standing stoically nearby. His voice softened, tinged with reverence. "Kimimaro, you will serve as my sword and shield. As always, your loyalty will be needed. And this time, I have truly found a cure for you."

Kimimaro bowed deeply, his usually composed expression brightened by the unexpected news. "I exist to serve you, Lord Orochimaru," he said calmly, his voice carrying unwavering devotion.

Finally, Orochimaru's gaze fell on a wild-eyed boy standing at the edge of the chamber, his body tense as if barely containing a storm within. Jugo's fists clenched, his breathing uneven.

"And Jugo," Orochimaru said gently, as though addressing a volatile beast. "Perhaps this time, you too shall find healing. You'll come with us."

Jugo's lips twitched, his voice low and strained. "Yes… Lord Orochimaru."

Satisfied, Orochimaru raised his hand, signaling for their departure. "We'll leave after some time, as someone will guide us, and—"

Before he could finish, the air in the chamber seemed to shift. Orochimaru's sharp senses caught the subtle distortion, and his eyes narrowed. A second later, Akira and a young blond boy appeared in the room, materializing as if from thin air.

"Ah, Orochimaru," Akira greeted casually, a sly smirk playing on his lips. "You called, and here I am."

Orochimaru remained calm. "Akira-sama…" His voice carried a mix of surprise and irritation. "I didn't expect you to arrive so… quickly."

As Orochimaru's gaze shifted to the boy beside Akira, his expression froze for a moment. The spiky blond hair and unmistakable whisker-like marks on the child's face were too familiar.

"Is that—yes, it should be… the Nine-Tails' jinchūriki?" Orochimaru hissed, his lips curling into a sinister grin. "You've brought an interesting guest."

Naruto stepped slightly behind Akira, frowning at Orochimaru's unsettling presence. "Brother Akira, who's this creepy guy?"

Akira chuckled, placing a hand on Naruto's shoulder. "Orochimaru, meet Uzumaki Naruto. Naruto, this is Orochimaru. Let's just say… he's one of the most fascinating characters you'll ever meet."

Orochimaru's golden eyes gleamed with curiosity. "So, this is his child…" He tilted his head, a long, forked tongue flicking out briefly as if tasting the air. "What a dangerous card to have in your hand, Akira. What are you planning?"

Ignoring the question, Akira scanned the three individuals standing behind Orochimaru. His sharp eyes assessed them with interest.

"So, these are the ones you're bringing with you?" Akira remarked, nodding toward them. "An Uzumaki, a bone-wielding prodigy, and… ah, a Jūgo—he must be the source of your cursed seal experiments. Quite the dangerous cards you're playing with, Orochimaru. What are you planning?"

Orochimaru was speechless as Akira was just copying him then he chose to remain silent, deciding there was no need to argue with someone like Akira.

Karin adjusted her glasses, excited. "He's an Uzumaki?" But as soon as the words left her mouth, she became nervous, glancing between Orochimaru and Akira. Kimimaro remained calm, while Jūgo's fists clenched, sensing Akira's overwhelming presence.

Akira looked at Karin with an amused smile. "Yes, little Karin, he's also from the Uzumaki clan, just like you."

Karin and Naruto exchanged glances—one was happy, while the other looked confused about what the Uzumaki clan even was.

Orochimaru stepped forward, regaining his composure. "Ahem, Akira… Now that you're here, we can leave. I've prepared everything."

Akira smirked, his sly expression flickering in his eyes. "Relax, Orochimaru. I'm still waiting for another member."

Orochimaru was momentarily stunned but closed his eyes, deciding to wait patiently.

Naruto tugged on Akira's sleeve, looking up at him with wide eyes. "Brother Akira, are we staying here with this creepy guy?"

Akira ruffled Naruto's hair with a chuckle. "No, Naruto. We're just visiting. But pay attention—this is part of your lesson about how the world works. There are all sorts of creepy people out there."

As Akira was teaching Naruto life lessons, his shadow clone suddenly appeared beside him.

Akira blinked in surprise when he saw two people instead of one. His clone looked embarrassed and quickly dispersed.

The memories flooded back to Akira, leaving him speechless. He had sent two clones: one to destroy the Hokage building and beat Hiruzen and Danzō, and the other to retrieve Hyūga Neji. Unexpectedly, the second clone found Hinata near Neji and decided to 'buy one, get one free,' taking both before leaving a message for the Hyūga clan about an important mission that would shape the ninja world and depend on the efforts of these two.

Akira glanced at the fainted Hinata and the tied-up Neji, whose angry glare bore into him.

"Let's pretend I don't see that look," Akira muttered, turning his attention to Orochimaru, who was clearly impressed. Orochimaru was amazed at how easily Akira had kidnapped three important children of Konoha. Orochimaru prided himself on his abductions, but Akira had redefined the art entirely.

Orochimaru looked at Akira with admiration. "You're truly incredible, Lord Akira."

Akira, unsure of what ideas were forming in Orochimaru's mind, quickly cleared his throat. "Ahem. Alright, Orochimaru, let's go."

"System, open a temporary gate here."

[Ding! A gate is being generated…]

A swirling portal of energy materialized in the center of the room, its edges crackling with vibrant light. Orochimaru and his subordinates stared at it, mesmerized.

"Enter this gate now," Akira commanded, throwing Neji through the gate before stepping forward, carrying Hinata in his arms and gesturing for Naruto to follow him.

Orochimaru and his team entered the gate without hesitation, trusting Akira, while the other three placed their trust in Orochimaru.

Akira glanced back one last time, smirking. "Next time I come, things will be different. Just wait for me to shape the whole Ninja World next time."

With that, he, Hinata and Naruto stepped into the swirling light, leaving the dim chamber of Otogakure behind.

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Hi everyone!

I hope you're all doing well. As I'm currently preparing for my exams, managing many novels at once has become overwhelming. To ease the pressure, I've decided to focus on two projects for now:

Two-Ways Travel: My goal is to finish the translated version and catch up with the original author.

And the translated version uchiha in Grand Line: I'll try to finish it or at least reach the end of Ninja and Pirate worlds and fairy tail will become like side story.

---This Fanfic Status:

it will be on hold for about two weeks (at most a month). This is because I need to rewatch Attack on Titan to decide when the young team should appear in the story—I don't want them showing up at the beginning of the plot.

Once my exams are done and I've reached my goals, I'll resume updates. My plan is to move to RI after finishing AOT and then bring that story to its ending.

Afterward, my main focus will shift to my masterpiece, Shape the Multiverse!

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time. I truly appreciate your support. Wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with joy, health, and success! 🎉