Naruto: The rise of Uzumaki Kingdom

Scientific ninja tools...

I never expected the elders to actually succeed in making them. It must be because of the ninjutsu engraving technique that they managed to pull it off.

Although they are not as compact and refined as those in Boruto, nor as powerful, still...

No matter what, this represents a huge leap forward in the scientific research capabilities of the Land of Whirlpools.

"This metal..." Uzumaki Jun touched the strange glove. "Isn't this gold dust?"

He remembered that all the gold dust in the Land of Whirlpools was created using his kekkei genkai, and it was all used to make axes and saws. Did they melt all of them down?

"Correct." The elder nodded. "Among metals, only gold dust can withstand high-speed chakra flow and ninjutsu conversion."

"So we melted some farming tools to conduct experiments."

Uzumaki Jun frowned and asked, "How much gold dust is needed to make one glove?"

If the cost is too high, its value would be halved. After all...

Weapons that cannot be mass-produced have very limited use for the Land of Whirlpools in its current state.

"This requires about three gold dust axes to be melted down." The elder sighed. "The chakra capacity cannot be too small, otherwise the power would be too weak."

"..."

As expected...

This glove actually requires so much gold dust. Even if I worked nonstop to produce gold dust, it still wouldn't be enough.

Uzumaki Jun looked at the glove regretfully and said, "Is there no other way?"

For example, using other metals?

Or synthesizing a new metal, like special steel on Earth?

"There is a way." The elder nodded. "We can use gold dust only for the engraved ninjutsu patterns and use ordinary metal for the rest."

"If that's the case..." Uzumaki Jun's eyes lit up. "Why not do it that way?"

This method would reduce gold dust usage, allowing the Land of Whirlpools to produce a large batch of scientific ninja tools in a short time.

"But doing so would weaken the ninjutsu's power." The elder shook his head. "And the lifespan would be shorter."

"How powerful would it be?" Uzumaki Jun asked with a frown. "And the lifespan?"

"Roughly weaker than a C-rank ninjutsu." The elder sighed. "As for lifespan, if used continuously without breaks, it might only last ten times before breaking."

"..."

In that case, its usefulness is still quite limited.

After all, C-rank ninjutsu is not like other techniques. With some effort and time, most people can master them. Of course, those who cannot use ninjutsu, like taijutsu specialists, are exceptions.

And this is even weaker than a C-rank ninjutsu...

The only advantage is that ordinary people can use it. But even then, it would be a waste, because an ordinary person wielding it still wouldn't stand a chance against a genin.

"But it can be activated instantly." The elder seemed to notice Uzumaki Jun's disappointment and added, "It allows ordinary people to instantly activate ninjutsu."

Instant activation!

Hearing this, Uzumaki Jun suddenly had an idea.

"Can the power be weakened even further?" Uzumaki Jun asked. If possible, his plan might just work.

"Even weaker?" The elder frowned. "It is possible, but what would you use it for?"

Already weaker than a C-rank ninjutsu, and now even more?

What's the point?

Might as well just use explosive tags.

"Heh." Uzumaki Jun smiled mysteriously. "Create ninjutsu cards. Insert the desired ninjutsu card into the glove."

That way, users can buy whatever ninjutsu cards they need, and the cards can be made disposable.

The ability to instantly activate ninjutsu would significantly increase the value of these tools.

"Also, prevent manual chakra input. Users must purchase chakra batteries exclusively from the Land of Whirlpools." Uzumaki Jun narrowed his eyes as he stared at the glove. "Strengthen the security measures. And..."

"If possible, add a restriction."

"When encountering a specially designed barrier, the tool will be forcibly disabled."

What sells best in this world?

Weapons, of course. Rumor has it that the neighboring Village of Artisans sells ninja tools like hotcakes.

So...

If war breaks out, the Land of Whirlpools can secretly engage in arms trafficking.

After all, the emergence of scientific ninja tools signifies the decline of shinobi status. So this matter must not be leaked.

And...

Only when the Five Great Shinobi Villages are balanced in power can the Land of Whirlpools survive in the cracks. During the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha was the only one shining brightly. That won't do. For the peace of the shinobi world, as the First Hokage once said...

Only when power is balanced can everyone coexist peacefully.

So...

Let's do it!

This is all for the peace of the shinobi world!

Konoha should understand. I, Uzumaki Jun, as an inheritor of a harmonious society...

Will absolutely uphold Lord Hashirama's ideals!

"It seems the Akatsuki will become an international arms dealer." Uzumaki Jun rubbed his chin and muttered. "We'll need good marketing. Give it a high-end name. Let's call it..."

"The Infinite Glove!"

...

"What does this Danzo want?" The Uchiha clan leader frowned as he watched the departing figure. Danzo didn't come to ask about the Mangekyō Sharingan but instead...

Asked if the Uchiha wanted to re-enter Konoha's high-ranking leadership?

Is that even a question?

Of course they do. Back then, that scheming Tobirama assigned the Uchiha to be the police force. Thinking they were being entrusted with an important task, they eagerly accepted the appointment, ready to shed blood for Konoha's safety.

But in the end, they gradually drifted away from the center of power, and...

Despite enforcing the laws strictly, they unknowingly made more and more enemies, both among civilians and other clans.

Those rules were set by the higher-ups, yet now that the police force enforces them strictly, they get blamed.

If no one was behind the scenes smearing the Uchiha's reputation, he wouldn't believe it.

Moreover, due to restrictions on leaving the village, very few Uchiha have awakened the Sharingan in recent years.

The higher-ups are afraid of the Uchiha awakening the Mangekyō again.

But...

"What exactly is going on?" The Uchiha clan leader was filled with doubt. First, Danzo arrests Uchiha clansmen. Now, he asks if the Uchiha want to return to power.

Is there some conspiracy?

Thinking this, the Uchiha clan leader felt a shadow of conspiracy looming over his clan.

He didn't know...

"What should the Uchiha do?" He murmured gloomily. "Perhaps I should consult the clan elders. The Uchiha must decide their path."