Potential Unlock(Fixed)

[Ajamu POV]

"RISE."

My shadow extended toward both Hashirama and Tobirama, climbing over their bodies as they were enveloped in its energy.

[Willing Shadows Acquired. Player Has Completed Hidden Quest [Willing Vessels]. Rewards: Potential Unlock for Willing Shadows, Upgrading Class Skill: [Teleport to Shadow] to [Shadow Teleport and Recall], New Class Skill: [Domain of Shadow Monarch].]

//[Shadow Teleport and Recall]: Allows the player to summon shadows to their location willingly or by command and send them back to their previous positions at will.//

[Beginning Potential Unlock...]

Willing Shadow Hashirama Senju: Former reincarnation of Asura Ōtsutsuki detected. Unlocking latent abilities, strengthening existing ones, and granting access to Six Paths Senjutsu.

(Rinnegan (both eyes) discovered in player inventory: Compatible with Hashirama Senju.)

[Permission Required to Use on Said Shadow]

[Y] [N]

All these messages left me pleasantly surprised—one of the greatest revelations since arriving in this world—but I wasn't complaining. Without hesitation, I selected [Y] .

[Permission Granted.]

(Finalizing Hashirama Senju Potential Unlock: Unlocking Yin–Yang Release, Six Paths Senjutsu, and granting Rinnegan.)

[Shadow Ready.]

Willing Shadow Tobirama Senju: Unlocking Wood Release, Yin–Yang Release, and Grandmaster Swordsmanship.

[Shadow Ready.]

The shadows retracted, revealing Hashirama and Tobirama standing before me. Both appeared in their prime, but Hashirama now bore the Sage Mode transformation, his eyes replaced with the Rinnegan, and nine Truth-Seeking Balls hovered behind him. Seeing the results brought a satisfied smile to my face, while Madara's expression lit up with unmistakable battle hunger.

The silence was broken as both shadows knelt on one knee. "My king, we heed the call," they declared in unison. But Tobirama went further, lowering himself until his forehead touched the ground. "My king, I have sinned. I beg for forgiveness for my earlier actions and words, and humbly request to remain in your service."

I responded calmly: "You are forgiven. I am neither short-sighted nor arrogant enough to hold you accountable for actions taken before you became my shadow. Rise, both of you."

They stood, awaiting further instruction. It was time to assign names. For Hashirama, I chose 'Asura' , and for Tobirama, 'Tobi' . Confirming the selections, I addressed them: "Your names from this moment forward are Asura and Tobi. You will serve as my escorts and personal guards, much like Madara."

Both thanked me graciously. Turning my attention to Orochimaru, who had just risen as my newest shadow, I signaled him to step forward. He complied immediately.

Ajamu: "You shall be named Orochi from this day forth. Your first mission is to retrieve the Fourth Hokage's body—it holds the second half of Kurama's chakra, and I require it."

Orochi: "By your command, my king."

Orochi performed a series of hand seals, summoning a coffin marked with the kanji for 'Fourth.' Watching intently, I questioned him: "So you possessed the Fourth's body all along? Why didn't you summon him alongside the First and Second?"

Orochi: "It wasn't ready for the jutsu yet, and I hadn't prepared the control seal. I only acquired it a few weeks ago."

I nodded, instructing him to open the coffin. Inside lay the Fourth Hokage's body. Orochi moved it onto the ground and stripped it down to reveal the seal containing Kurama's chakra. Using my powers, I levitated the corpse and extended my hand over the seal, attempting to absorb Kurama directly into myself. However, the system issued an immediate warning.

[WARNING: CURRENT ACTION RISKS THE PLAYER'S MIND AND SOUL BY ABSORBING AND SHARING IT WITH THE TAILED BEASTS.]

Ignoring the caution, I pressed on, intending to control Kurama through my Rinne-Sharingan. The system intervened again.

[WARNING: PLAYER ACTION IS UNACCEPTABLE. ALTERNATIVE ACTION RECOMMENDED: EMERGENCY QUEST - ITEM ORB OF MANA PLACED IN PLAYER INVENTORY. PLAYER MUST ABSORB THE CURRENT AND FUTURE TAILED BEASTS INTO THE ORB, THEN PLACE IT WITHIN THEIR MINDSCAPE TO GAIN CONTROL OVER THE BEASTS' POWER WITHOUT BEING AFFECTED BY THEIR SOULS AND EMOTIONS.]

Curious, I checked my inventory and retrieved the Orb. Resembling the Third Hokage's All-Seeing Orb but smaller, it pulsed faintly with energy. Placing my hand over it, I absorbed Kurama's chakra into the Orb. The process was swift, completing within minutes. Examining the Orb afterward, I found a bead inside, with Kurama resting peacefully within it.

The item description confirmed that I could send and recall it to my mindscape. Doing so bound the Orb to me permanently, granting me knowledge of how to harness its power when needed.

With this new tool secured, I teleported out of the lair, instructing Orochi to clean up his experiments and hideouts before reporting back to me. Madara, Asura, and Tobi followed closely behind.

Once outside, I summoned the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path—the Ten-Tails' vessel. Retrieving the Orb once more, I absorbed the statue into it. This took mere seconds. Upon inspecting the Orb again, I saw that the statue had formed a larger central bead, with Kurama's bead orbiting around it.

Realizing the potential of this setup, I resolved to make capturing all the Tailed Beasts my next priority.

Teleporting home, I summoned my named shadows using the newly upgraded skill [Shadow Teleport and Recall] . Within moments, they gathered before me.

[3rd Person POV]

In the courtyard of the Uchiha compound, a man exuding the aura of royalty stood flanked by three figures serving as his personal guards. Before him knelt dozens of others, awaiting orders.

One voice broke the silence.

???: "My king, we answer the call."

The man addressed as Ajamu spoke: "Gaku, our numbers have grown significantly. Rearrange our troops accordingly. Increase the number of shadows under you, Miko, and the Ten Commandments to 400 each. That will leave 100 shadows unassigned—select the strongest sealing masters among them and place them under Uzu's command."

Gaku: "By your command, Ajamu-sama."

Ajamu nodded, continuing: "Now, regarding duties. Gaku, you will continue in your role as Hokage. The Ten Commandments, except for Pacifism and Faith—who will maintain the compound's defenses—the remaining eight are tasked with capturing the eight Tailed Beast Jinchūriki for me."

The designated eight replied in unison: "We will not disappoint you, Your Majesty."

Ajamu: "I trust you won't. You have permission to use necessary force and deploy troops under your command if required. However, do not kill the Jinchūriki, and ensure no trace of our clan or identity is left behind to avoid drawing war upon Konoha. Your mission begins after Gaku assigns your new troops."

They replied: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Ajamu: "Good. Uzu, once you receive your troops, establish a barrier around this compound. Additionally, you are to train Itachi and Sasuke in sealing techniques."

Uzu bowed deeply: "Your wish is my command."

Ajamu: "Very well. All of you are dismissed."

With that, the shadows vanished. Ajamu entered the house, took a shower, and retired to bed.