reborn in Naruto as me

Tetsuya's rise through the Akatsuki ranks was swift. His combination of raw power, intellect, and strategic thinking soon earned him the trust of Pain and the other leaders of the organization. But unlike many others in the Akatsuki, Tetsuya did not merely follow blindly. He began to assert his own influence within the group, using his knowledge of the Raikage's clan and his own heritage to recruit powerful rogue ninja from across the world, building a network of followers who believed in his vision.

His first move was to recruit Clan Chinook, an ancient clan from the Hidden Mist Village known for their manipulation of water and ice. The clan had been outcasted for years, hunted down by the Mizukage. Under Tetsuya's guidance, the Chinook Clan rallied behind him, offering their deadly techniques and support. They became an integral part of the Akatsuki, their ability to manipulate water and ice creating powerful new strategies for the organization.

Next, Tetsuya turned his attention to the Ueki Clan, a group of rogue ninja from the Land of Fire, known for their ability to manipulate elements through a unique chakra manipulation technique called Elemental Ueki. This technique allowed the clan to shape and control not just the basic five elements, but also unique sub-elements like Light and Shadow. The Ueki Clan had been persecuted by the Hidden Leaf Village, branded as dangerous for their potentially world-altering powers. Recognizing their potential, Tetsuya recruited the remaining members of the clan into the Akatsuki, offering them a home and the freedom to hone their abilities without fear of persecution.

With the Chinook and Ueki clans now under his command, Tetsuya began to form a new, elite faction within the Akatsuki. The group became a spearhead of destruction and reform, led by Tetsuya's unmatched intellect and battle prowess. He also found himself beginning to question the true nature of the Akatsuki's goals. While Pain sought to control the Tailed Beasts and reshape the world, Tetsuya's ambitions went beyond mere revolution. He sought to reshape the entire shinobi world through absolute power—a world where the strong ruled without constraint.