"Alright, you two—starting today, go live normal lives!"
Funan gave the two little ones a series of firm pats, then promptly kicked them both out the door.
"Our… our power…"
The two kids looked dazed and confused.
The ferocious power they once wielded—capable of shaking the heavens and earth—now felt fragile, leaving even their movements sluggish and clumsy.
"Power? I sealed it."
Funan's response was blunt and straightforward.
"How would I know if the Sage of Six Paths left behind any backup moves inside your bodies? I had no choice but to seal all the power he gave you."
"Little ones, you don't want anything to happen to yourselves, do you?"
Most of the power within the two children originated from the Sage of Six Paths.
And the Sage hadn't held back when granting it. That alone made Funan extremely wary.
"…Fine."
The kids looked visibly dejected.
"Wasn't the Sage of Six Paths already dead?"
Uchiha Itachi frowned and asked from the side.
"Dead?"
Funan let out a cold laugh. "That's just what we think. What if he isn't? And are you sure he wouldn't resurrect himself using those two kids as vessels?"
"Uh…"
Itachi froze, then broke into a cold sweat.
He was right.
Who could say for certain the Sage of Six Paths was truly dead?
What if he wasn't?
"You're saying…"
Itachi hesitated. "Could it be that the Sage left behind something like Black Zetsu—a shadowy extension of his will—still working behind the scenes to resurrect him?"
"He did!" Funan said without the slightest doubt. "Of course he left behind a contingency—don't even question it."
"You're that sure?"
Itachi was stunned again.
Funan looked at him like he was an idiot. "Because I left behind a contingency plan for myself. If some 'prince' thinks he's slain the evil dragon, well—congratulations to him. He'll definitely get a 'gift' after the fact."
Itachi: "…"
...
The ninja world had completely returned to normal.
Everything seemed calm and orderly.
The Uchiha clan had formed an elite pursuit and elimination unit—
Dedicated to tracking down rogue shinobi and scattered remnants.
The Uchiha were still as battle-hungry as ever, so Funan handed this job over to them.
People shouldn't stay idle for too long—idleness leads to trouble!
The Uchiha, at times, were like children. If they stayed too quiet for a while, you could bet they were secretly up to no good.
Logically, with peace restored, the ninja world no longer needed such a vast force. But Funan defied expectations and continued expanding the ninja population with great effort.
This alone sparked suspicions among many.
Additionally—
He began classifying ninja in even more detail, and started organizing a formal ninja army.
A truly disciplined and obedient military force—utterly different from the improvised units of wartime.
More disciplined!
More powerful!
It gave off the unmistakable impression that Funan was preparing for yet another war.
But—
Who was the enemy?
Were there any enemies left in the ninja world?
Funan certainly wasn't going to tell them if there were.
At that moment, he was busy dealing with Kaguya.
After finishing off the Sage of Six Paths, Funan noticed that Kaguya had finally quieted down. So, he personally took action—removing her seal completely and setting her free. And then, with utmost sincerity, he invited her to dinner.
The kind with lots of alcohol.
Even before the meal, he made his intentions clear—openly showing her exactly what he had planned.
At this point, Kaguya didn't dare refuse.
She obediently went to the location Funan had chosen. A few bottles of liquor later, Kaguya "passed out." Then, Funan picked her up and tossed her onto the bed.
So much time had passed since Kaguya's resurrection—and only now did he finally get what he wanted.
A little slow, honestly.
Which is exactly why he intended to take extra time with Kaguya.
Otherwise, he'd feel like he was the one getting shortchanged.
Only after five whole days did Funan finally walk out of the room with a satisfied smile.
He felt utterly refreshed—mind, body, and soul.
And with that—
The stepfather achievements for Hagoromo and Hamura: complete!
Funan looked up.
A chunk of the moon was missing.
A massive gap now marred the face of the moon.
Funan wasn't quite sure where the timeline stood anymore.
In his previous life, he'd only watched Naruto. As for Boruto—he never once considered it a proper sequel to Naruto.
It was a standalone anime, plain and simple.
Funan yawned and made his way back to the Hokage's office.
"Didn't I already give you full authority? What are you doing here bothering me, Acting Hokage?"
Funan groaned, already feeling a headache coming on.
He was growing more and more disillusioned with the Hokage title.
"You make it sound easy!" Itachi sighed. "Sure, I'm the Acting Hokage, but you're still the real Hokage, aren't you? There are plenty of matters I don't dare decide on my own—only you can sign off on them."
"I've already cleared so many obstacles for you…" Funan shook his head and took the report Itachi handed over. One glance was enough to understand the gist.
Most of it had to do with the other ninja villages.
There were also matters concerning the Land of Iron.
Itachi's plan was to wipe out all these remaining ninja villages, leaving only Kirigakure and Sunagakure. After that, he would slowly eliminate their influence, until only villages subordinate to Konohagakure remained throughout the entire ninja world.
Even the countries themselves—he intended to destroy them all, leave none behind.
His vision was a ninja world that became Konohagakure.
Funan agreed.
But—
For Itachi to execute this plan would be no small feat.
Those other villages and countries still had individuals of considerable standing and military power. Even within Konohagakure itself, there were people opposed to this move.
Simply put, among those who opposed Itachi's plan, there were some who were outright his enemies.
When it came down to it, Funan really did need to sign off.
But—
Once that signature was made...
Funan narrowed his eyes and smiled faintly. He still had many years ahead of him—perhaps even eternity.
So what was there to be afraid of?
Without hesitation—
Funan signed the document, tossed it to Itachi, and said coolly, "Carry it out immediately. Anyone who objects—deploy the ninja army. Let the army do the talking."
"I'm invincible. I'll do whatever I want!"
"Yes!"
A fiery light flared in Itachi's eyes.
The age of a single Konohagakure ruling the entire ninja world—was about to begin!
Funan would be remembered as the first true 'Kage' of the entire ninja world.
And Uchiha Itachi—as the second!
The Uchiha would truly rise to the summit of the shinobi world, becoming untouchable legends.
With this final order issued, Funan had completed all necessary arrangements.
Afterward—
He retreated to a scenic, peaceful mountain region, living a carefree life with his women.
He had let go of ninja world affairs completely.
Only the three commands he left behind continued to be executed unwaveringly:
The ninja army,
White Zetsu,
And the complete Konoha-ification of the ninja world.
Even the Tailed Beasts were eventually released by Funan.
"I don't understand," Kaguya said after yet another 'session' with Funan, looking at him with curiosity.
"Do you really believe Hagoromo is dead?"
As she spoke—
She slapped away Funan's wandering hand.
Her relationship with Funan had grown noticeably more intimate.
Her attitude had also softened.
Her tone was more casual now.
Of course, she'd noticed by now—Funan especially liked to torment her.
Every time, he was brimming with energy. Even with her physique, she often ended up barely able to get out of bed for days afterward.
"How could he possibly be dead?"
Funan chuckled. "Hagoromo is definitely still alive. In fact, I even suspect Hamura might be alive too."
"Come on, you're their mother—don't you know?"
Kaguya shot him a glare.
Funan pulled her close and smiled slyly. "What? Trying to plead for your son? What a good mom!"
That last bit—good mom—made her flinch.
"Are you serious?"
Kaguya glared at Funan, then broke into a bitter laugh. "What kind of son seals his own mother away for thousands of years? From the moment they did that… they stopped being my sons."
Kaguya was a tragic figure.
She had been sealed away by her own children.
Whether or not she had done wrong—she had never wronged them.
She had raised them
And they sealed her anyway.
That betrayal… was her deepest wound.
Fortunately—
She had met Funan.
No matter how things began—
No matter how the journey unfolded—
After following Funan, Kaguya gradually began to change. A faint vitality, a breath of life, slowly returned to her.
She started speaking more.
She started to smile.
Her eyes, too, grew brighter day by day.
It had to be said—when it came to this kind of influence, whoever had the stronger dōjutsu held the advantage.
And Funan's dōjutsu was now the strongest in the entire ninja world. Naturally, Kaguya couldn't resist being affected by it.
"You don't need to worry about anything else," Funan stood up, smiling cheerfully. "Just stay here and behave—and give me children in the future."
Children?
Kaguya froze, instinctively repelled by the word.
To her, 'children' was not a comforting concept.
Looking at the man she now relied on, Kaguya let out a soft sigh.
...
Funan walked leisurely down the main path, a gentle smile playing across his face.
From up ahead came bursts of cheerful laughter.
They were the voices of his women.
Funan now lived with them in a serene and elegant valley—
Nestled against mountains and beside a river, surrounded by beautiful, quiet scenery.
It was also conveniently accessible.
As for where they lived? A massive castle.
Constructed with Wood Release!
Personally built by Senju Hashirama—its scale and structural beauty left nothing to criticize.
Soon, Funan arrived at his lounge chair.
He rocked gently as he settled in, watching his women in the distance.
A peaceful life. A tranquil world.
...
In the blink of an eye, a year passed.
And in that year, the Shinobi World had completely stabilized.
The entire world had reshaped itself in Funan's image.
He had become the new god of the Shinobi World!
He spread his ideals across the land, and at the same time, expanded the reach of his ocular powers.
From ordinary people to Kage-level shinobi, all revered Funan as a divine being.
Of course—
He had done a lot for the Shinobi World.
Under his secret control, the land became more prosperous than ever.
People lived happy, fulfilling lives.
The most direct evidence?
A dramatic spike in population.
And—no more war!
In this environment, even if Funan didn't use his ocular abilities, the people—both civilians and ninja—would still regard him as a god.
Over the course of that year, Funan's power had steadily risen, surpassing even his past self.
[Bang!]
A muffled boom echoed out, followed by the clamor of dozens of hurried footsteps.
"What was that sound?"
Rushing over in a panic were Kurenai, Shirayu, and the rest of the women.
They were all living in the secluded valley where Funan had chosen to settle in peace.
Moments earlier, they'd been laughing and playing around as usual when the sound rang out.
Normally, they wouldn't have cared.
They were shinobi, after all—what's a little noise?
But this time—
That boom carried an ominous pressure, like a world-ending beast had just opened its eyes.
Startled out of their leisure, the women rushed to the source in alarm.
They threw the door open—
And saw Funan staring at his hand.
His status panel had changed again.
LV·8 (Fire Release)
LV·8 (Dōjutsu)
LV·8 (Senjutsu)
LV·8 (Edo Tensei)
"Funan, what's wrong?"
Shirayu was the first to speak.
"Heh." Funan smiled, gently pulled Shirayu close, and planted a deep kiss on her lips.
"Sweetheart, from now on—there's nothing we need to worry about."
"Worry? Worry about what?" Shirayu froze for a second, then narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
"You mean…"
Funan chuckled wordlessly, his gaze drifting across the women beside him—
Yūhi Kurenai...
Uzuki Yugao...
Guren...
Uzumaki Yako...
And even Kaguya, who stood quietly at the very edge of the group.
Suddenly, Funan smiled and said, "My darlings… from this moment on, the era of peace has truly begun. From now on, we're finally free to soar."
After a long silence, Shirayu finally spoke.
"You've broken through again… haven't you?"
"Yes," Funan replied calmly, stepping forward and ascending to a high point, looking down with a serene smile.
"Ōtsutsuki?"
"Let them come."
"If they do, it just means I'll have a few more power banks to draw from."
"I—
Uchiha Funan—
Today… ascend to godhood!"
"No longer just the so-called God of Shinobi—
As of today, I am a true god."
His Rinnegan surfaced, glowing with a soft violet hue. The tomoe in his eyes glinted with a dangerous, almost devilish charm.
He waved his hand—
as if brushing aside ants.
And from that day forward, Funan and his companions vanished entirely.
All things related to him slowly faded from public view.
Everything about him—
became legend.
And eventually—
myth.
The only thing that remained visible to the world and etched into its collective memory—
Was a towering statue.
The statue of Funan.
His expression was solemn.
Calm.
Eyes fixed straight ahead.
It stood as a monument—
To the memory of Funan,
To the greatest shinobi the world had ever known,
To the savior of the Shinobi World.
And surrounding that statue stood six colossal mountains, framing it in majesty.
No one knew that within each of those six mountains—
An Ōtsutsuki was sealed.
Over the years, the Ōtsutsuki had arrived one by one, each quickly sealed the moment they stepped foot into the world.
No questions. No mercy.
Whether they came with good or evil intent—
They were struck down immediately.
So small were they, so insignificant,
That not a single soul in the Shinobi World even noticed their arrival.
They came suddenly—
And vanished just as suddenly.