reborn in Naruto as me

Tetsuya's first meeting with Pain, the leader of the Akatsuki, was marked by an eerie stillness. Pain's six bodies, all of them emanating an overwhelming presence, stood in front of him. Tetsuya's Byakugan and Sharingan allowed him to see through each body's chakra network, understanding the intricacies of Pain's jutsu, while his own mastery over lightning crackled around him. The tension between them was palpable.

"I've heard of you, Tetsuya," Pain said, his voice soft but cold. "The son of the Raikage. The abandoned Uchiha child. Your power is… intriguing."

Tetsuya's eyes gleamed with determination. "I have no loyalty to the Hidden Cloud Village or any other. I seek power and a chance to remake this world. Your goals align with mine."

Pain stared at him for a long moment, considering the potential of the young man before him. "You will be a valuable asset to us. But remember this—here, your pride means nothing. It is only the strength of the Akatsuki that matters."

Tetsuya nodded, understanding the unspoken rule. His pride could only carry him so far. Now, it was about the Akatsuki's goals—goals that would allow him to shape his destiny.

"Very well," Pain said. "Welcome to the Akatsuki, Tetsuya. But know that you will have to prove your worth."

And so, Tetsuya officially joined the Akatsuki, where he quickly became one of its most dangerous and respected members. His lightning abilities, his mastery of both the Byakugan and Sharingan, and his sheer ferocity in battle made him a natural second-in-command. Though many of the other members, such as Itachi Uchiha, Deidara, and Kisame, held their own power, they could not deny that Tetsuya's potential far outshone theirs in some areas.