Naruto: Konoha’s Trickster, Starting as the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki Chapter 295: The Akatsuki Organization is Founded!

"Akatsuki—its original aning is 'dawn,' a symbol of light."

"I think it perfectly matches the future you're trying to create and the ideals you hold."

"Akatsuki Organization, parting the mist to reveal the light... Tsk, I must say, I'm just too cultured."

Kazuyama Gekkō was completely imrsed in his own ego. He didn't care that he was just copying the original tiline. As far as he was concerned, he said it first—so the na was his.

No matter what happens in the future, the title of "the one who nad Akatsuki" would belong to him.

The mont Yahiko heard the word "Akatsuki," his body trembled. That single character carved its way deep into his heart.

It was just a word, yet it seed to carry boundless power. In an instant, his tired body felt invigorated.

And it wasn't just him. Even Nagato and Konan felt as if a brand-new door had opened in their lives.

"Hahaha! Just look at your faces—I can tell you're all loving the na I ca up with!"

"Not just you—I'm loving it myself!"

"Yugito, you see? Read more books when you've got free ti. Have you even finished the ones I gave you?"

"Knowledge is power! Hahaha!"

Kazuyama laughed heartily, full of pride.

Chōi stared at him in shock. Suddenly, he felt Kazuyama might actually have so depth.

That na... it was kind of impressive.

"No way... I've got to brush up on my own learning. Damn, the way these kids are reacting... this feels kind of amazing."

"So this is what being admired feels like? Huh... why didn't I notice this before?"

"Entertaining yourself isn't enough—you've got to make others look up to you. That's the real pinnacle!"

[Ding! The host has unintentionally influenced Chōi's aspirations, filling him with anticipation for showing off in front of others. Special reward: Tailed Beast Ball Optimization 10%!]

[Ding! Current optimization progress: 50%. Bonus skill: Handheld Mode, Compressed Bomb.]

Kazuyama's laughter abruptly stopped. The sudden system prompt had completely blindsided him—and the content? Even more insane.

"Manifesting holiness in front of others?" Why hadn't he thought of that?

Seriously, nothing beat basking in admiration.

"You're kidding , Kazuyama! You ca up with such a aningful na?"

"I really underestimated you."

Suddenly, Tagitsuhi crawled out from beside Yugito, looking just as shocked.

Yugito, anwhile, looked annoyed and mumbled, "Why didn't I think of such a good na..."

"Akatsuki... Akatsuki Organization... Ugh! I want to start my own group too!"

A long red snake suddenly spoke, scaring the hell out of Yahiko and the others.

"The snake... the snake just talked!"

"A yōkai!"

Kazuyama: ...

Tagitsuhi: ...

"You little punks! I'm a Sage from Ryūchi Cave!"

"Who are you calling a yōkai?! Want to turn you into grilled at?"

Tagitsuhi transford instantly, revealing a graceful figure—but her face was furious.

Those vertical pupils of hers were practically saying: Try calling that again!

"Ryūchi Cave? Isn't that one of the legendary places, like Mount Myōboku?"

"Jiraiya-sensei talked about it—I didn't think it really existed!"

"A snake sage, huh? Looks pretty nice... but not as pretty as Konan. Yeah, Konan's still the prettiest."

Yahiko stared seriously at Tagitsuhi, then at Konan, before giving his completely honest verdict.

The result? He got simultaneous death stares from both.

"Alright, enough with the side talk. So? What do you think?"

"Why not call your group the Akatsuki Organization?"

"And ? I'll be the guy who nad it. Tsk, not bad."

Seeing things veer off in a weird direction, Kazuyama quickly dragged the conversation back to the point.

After all, his reward hadn't co in yet—proof the matter wasn't finished.

Yahiko nodded. He was very pleased with the na Kazuyama had suggested. Judging by the looks on his teammates' faces, they were just as into it.

"Yes! Akatsuki Organization!"

"I accept the na!"

"For the liberation of the Land of Rain, for peace, and to resist war—everyone, let's work together!"

"From this mont on, we are Akatsuki! Born for the light!"

Right then, Yahiko radiated a leader's confidence—even Kazuyama had to admit, this orange-haired guy really had the presence of a leader.

No wonder Yahiko founded Akatsuki in the original story. It was just a sha fate hadn't been kind—everything he tried to build was twisted in the end.

But things were different now. Kazuyama wasn't about to let this hothead die—not if he wanted to stay alive himself.

He glanced at Nagato, the boy with the Rinnegan. Right now, Nagato was too caught up in excitent to notice Kazuyama's stare.

Kazuyama only looked for a mont before turning away. In his mind, he was already figuring out how to get Nagato—this unstable factor—out of the picture.

After all, Nagato was Madara Uchiha's backup plan. Those Rinnegan eyes? They were originally Madara's.

Countless thoughts ran through Kazuyama's head, but none offered a good solution. He could only sigh inwardly.

Guess he'd have to play it by ear.

"Kazuyama, thank you!"

"Even though you're a Konoha shinobi, you helped us create Akatsuki. In my eyes, you're our comrade!"

Yahiko stepped forward and grabbed Kazuyama's shoulder, eyes full of sincerity.

Kazuyama's mouth twitched.

Damn, this guy's a total hot-blooded type—getting fired up over everything.

Just then, the long-awaited system reward finally dropped.

[Ding! Host intercepted the naming of Akatsuki, demonstrating peak shalessness and earning recognition from eight mbers of the organization, including Yahiko and Konan. Special reward: Fire Release: Hiding in Ash and Dust Technique!]

Oh? Another Madara Uchiha-style Fire Release? Not bad!

Kazuyama was thrilled by the reward—but sothing about the system ssage made him pause.

Eight mbers?

There were nine people present. Yahiko and Konan were ntioned by na, but Nagato wasn't.

Thinking back to how Nagato had treated him, Kazuyama understood—Nagato didn't see him as one of them.

And that made sense. Nagato's parents had been killed by Konoha shinobi. Even though he'd beco Jiraiya's student, that grudge still lay hidden deep inside.

Maybe it was for the best. After all, Kazuyama didn't consider Nagato part of his faction either. Those eyes would eventually beco an enemy—that much was inevitable.