I, Naruto Uzumaki, don't need your approval.

Upon entering the Uchiha camp, Naruto was overwhelmed by feelings of sadness and anger.

These survivors of the night of the massacre huddled in a corner of the camp, cursing Itachi Uchiha, the traitor who betrayed his clan, and venting their pent-up negative emotions.

Traitors are always more deserving of hatred than enemies.

Influenced by the emotions of his clansmen, Shizumi Izumi's face also darkened, and he said in a low voice, "I'm sorry to have shown you the clansmen's dejected state, but they will soon be able to cheer up."

Naruto, who was already used to negative emotions, said expressionlessly, "Take me to see the injured first. There's no need to waste time here."

Shisui paused for a moment, then nodded.

Seemingly sensing the Sharingan chakra from the outside world, Kurama, who had been silent for a long time, said, "Didn't we agree to travel around the ninja world? How did we end up in the Uchiha's gathering place?"

"Of course it's for the money?"

Naruto glanced at Kurama: "You need money everywhere when you're out and about. We'll be rogue ninjas soon, so how can we not earn more now? Are we supposed to survive by hunting?"

"It's not that it's impossible, I've never cared."

"Sure, I don't mind if the rations of Coke, fish and chips are reduced in the future."

Kurama's expression stiffened, and he coughed before changing the subject: "It's good that young people are working hard to make money. What I mean is that the ninja world's money-making efficiency is too low. Why don't you take in these Uchiha and build a new ninja village?"

Upon hearing this, Naruto looked astonished, hardly believing his ears.

What did Kurama just say? Did he want him to form a force? A tailed beast wants to be the village chief of a ninja village?

Stared at by Naruto, Kurama said dismissively, "You're allowed to read, but I'm not? I've read countless books and finally understand why we tailed beasts are always enslaved."

"While tailed beasts possess the power to move mountains and fill seas, individual strength is limited."

"Only by establishing a village belonging to the tailed beasts can we avoid being ganged up on by ninjas and escape our fate of enslavement..."

Kurama's righteous words made Naruto a little uncomfortable. After regaining his senses, he began to strike back without hesitation:

"Nine-Tails, ninjas can never accept being led by a tailed beast, let alone subdue the rebellious Uchiha. If one of them awakens the Mangekyou Sharingan, they can easily control your tailed beasts."

"The Jinchuriki is also a derivative of the Tailed Beast's will. I entrust this ideal to you. You must work hard."

After giving Naruto an encouraging look, Kurama returned to the corner of its cage and fell fast asleep.

As a tailed beast, it certainly didn't have the ambition to establish a ninja village or lead ninjas. All it sought was the right to communicate on an equal footing, and it had already experienced equality with Naruto.

What truly inspired Kurama to consider forming its own faction was the discovery of White Zetsu a few hours earlier.

White Zetsu is a product of the Divine Tree, and its appearance signifies the emergence of the Ten-Tails, which is the truly deadly thing.

After all, being sealed and killed by a ninja is only temporary, but being devoured by the Ten-Tails would erase one's will and reduce them to the most primitive chakra and natural energy.

Soon, led by Shisui and Izumi, Naruto arrived at the camp where the wounded were being treated.

The environment inside the tent was terrible. Not only was the disinfection inadequate, but medical supplies were also extremely scarce. The few doctors available were treating the wounded using the most primitive methods, which did not involve any medical ninjutsu.

This did not surprise Naruto; the Uchiha clan was simply not suited to be medical ninjas.

If law enforcement officers are usually so friendly with the villagers, how could they possibly handle doctor-patient relationships?

After correcting the quack doctor's erroneous treatment methods, Naruto took out gauze, alcohol, and other medical supplies from the scroll and began treating the wounded.

Compared to the Jonin of Konoha Hospital, he was naturally inferior.

But compared to the skill level of these Uchiha doctors, it's not an exaggeration to call him a medical genius.

Although he doesn't have many medical ninjutsu techniques, he emphasizes quantity and abundance. In terms of Yang Release chakra, there are very few people who can surpass him.

After rescuing two or three wounded, the Uchiha doctors present changed their gaze towards Naruto and began to actively assist him.

After treating some of the lightly wounded, Naruto went to the area where the seriously wounded were located.

Among the many seriously injured, Uchiha Mikoto, who was lying unconscious on the ground, was spotted at a glance.

Mikoto is still alive? Wasn't she killed by that filial son?

Naruto was somewhat puzzled, but he still began to treat Mikoto. After forming hand seals, a faint medical chakra enveloped the wound, and Mikoto's injuries were healing at a visible speed.

However, even after recovering from her injuries, Mikoto still showed no signs of waking up, which made Naruto frown deeply.

It's one thing to leave the others, but Mikoto is Sasuke's mother, and one of the few Uchiha who didn't treat him differently. He can't just watch her die.

After a moment's hesitation, Naruto led Mikoto into the operating room, leaving the rest of the Uchiha outside.

After confirming that no one was around, Naruto cut his finger and fed a few drops of blood to Mikoto.

He remembered that Karin and her son from the Land of Grass possessed the ability to quickly heal others' injuries. As a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, he should have a similar ability, since his wounds had healed at an astonishing speed since childhood.

More than ten minutes later, Mikoto woke up from her coma. She was still weak but out of danger.

Upon opening her eyes, Mikoto saw Naruto bustling about inside the tent. After struggling to turn her neck, she discovered the wounded Uchiha soldiers lying on the carpet around her.

Didn't I already commit suicide?

Mikoto was somewhat puzzled, even wondering if this was the afterlife.

She quickly dismissed the idea; her breathing, heartbeat, temperature, and the scar on her chest all proved that she was still alive, and her suicide attempt had failed.

But if I'm not dead, who brought me out of the mansion? This place doesn't look like part of the clan's territory.

With a buzzing sound, Mikoto felt her mind was in a mess, accompanied by intense dizziness, and she felt like she could faint again at any moment.

Naruto glanced at Mikoto, tossed her a bottle of sugar water, and said indifferently, "Ask Shisui if you have any questions. I'm just a doctor passing through this area and I don't know anything about the grudges between you Uchiha."

Shisui… Hearing the name, Mikoto’s mind started to go blank again.

In her memory, Shisui had disappeared more than half a year ago. How could he suddenly appear and save her from death?

Shisui hesitated for a moment, but eventually told Mikoto the whole truth.

At this critical moment, the Uchiha clan needs the strength of Mikoto, a Jonin.

Upon hearing the news of her son's betrayal of the clan, her husband's death, and Shisui's escape with the clan, Mikoto froze for a few seconds before letting out a long sigh:

"I see. But you didn't really need to save me. Someone has to be held responsible for Itachi's actions."

Shisui's expression darkened considerably: "Mikoto-senpai, you cannot take responsibility for Itachi's mistakes, and I do not intend to make you take responsibility either. If the opportunity arises, I will personally capture Itachi to atone for his sins."

Mikoto fell silent. Shisui was right; she couldn't take responsibility for Itachi's mistakes.

After a moment of silence, Mikoto looked at Naruto beside her, but after searching through her memories, she still couldn't recognize him. She asked in confusion:

"You must be the doctor who saved me. Thank you for helping the Uchiha clan. I still don't know your name."

"Just call me Mianma. Besides, this doesn't count as offering help; I have to pay for saving people."

Naruto revealed the alias he had prepared beforehand, and after leaving the village, he did not intend to expose his identity as a Jinchuriki for the time being.

The name Menma comes from the Dark Naruto in the Tsukuyomi world, and to some extent it also represents his current state of mind, making it a very suitable alias.

"Menma?" Mikoto repeated the name a few times, expressing her gratitude to Naruto once again.

Shisui, who was standing next to him, was also learning the mysterious man's name for the first time. Although it was most likely an alias, he still breathed a sigh of relief.

Revealing his name shows goodwill, and at least Menma won't become an enemy of the Uchiha.

Naruto wasn't a womanizer. After a brief chat, he began to help the other injured Uchiha, while also collecting their cell tissues to satisfy his collecting urges.

Although the Sharingan is useless to me right now, I can't let it go to waste if it comes in the future.

After Naruto left, Mikoto seemed to remember something and asked Shisui, "Where is Sasuke now?"

Shisui shook his head regretfully: "We didn't find Sasuke when we retreated. Sasuke should have been left in Konoha by Itachi."

"Left in Konoha..."

Mikoto was worried about Sasuke and wanted to go back to find him.

Shisui saw through Mikoto's thoughts and warned, "Mikoto-senpai, returning to the village now is like walking into a trap. Not only will you not be able to save Sasuke, but you will also implicate the clansmen who have escaped. I hope you will remain rational."

"I won't go back to the village, but I'm still a little worried about Sasuke."

Mikoto knew her current situation and naturally wouldn't act impulsively.

"Mikoto-senpai, there's no need to worry too much. Itachi shouldn't kill Sasuke. As for the Konoha higher-ups, as long as we Uchiha are still around, they won't dare to lay a hand on Sasuke."

After comforting Mikoto, Shisui left the tent and headed towards Naruto's location.

Inside the tent, Mikoto glanced at the scalpel not far away. If she committed suicide now, she could go down and join Fugaku, and she wouldn't become Itachi's weakness.

But the thought of Sasuke still being in the village made Mikoto abandon the idea of ​​speaking softly.

Even for Sasuke's sake, she couldn't die so cowardly. Sasuke had already lost his father; he couldn't lose his mother too.

After a quick preparation, Shisui arrived at Naruto's side with a box full of banknotes.

"This is five million taels. Lord Mianma, would you like to count it?"

"No need, I trust your reputation."

Naruto lifted the heavy box and smiled. With this money, he wouldn't have to worry about running out of money while traveling around the ninja world.

After Naruto accepted the money, Shisui showed no intention of leaving.

Rescuing the wounded was secondary; his real purpose was to seek Mianma's protection.

As a clan, the Uchiha are by no means weak, but the Uchiha are not facing a single clan, but the pursuit of the strongest ninja village, Konoha. They need a powerful figure of sufficient influence to protect them.

Naruto recalled Kurama's suggestion about forming a force and said, "I don't have any plans to settle down in one place yet, but I intend to establish a base in the Land of Whirlpools. You can head there first."

“The Land of Whirlpools…” Shisui hesitated.

The Land of Whirlpools, isolated overseas and without any independent ninja villages, was one of the clan's potential locations he had considered.

Although the Land of Whirlpools has a favorable geographical environment, it is naturally threatened by the Land of Fire, which is a behemoth, and there is also the threat from the Land of Water at sea.

Naruto saw through Shisui's thoughts and said calmly, "Worried about the Uchiha clan being wiped out like the Uzumaki? I'll say it again, I'm not forcing the Uchiha to move to the Land of Whirlpools. The choice is always in your hands."

Naruto had his reasons for choosing the Land of Whirlpools.

On the one hand, it has a very advantageous geographical location, and on the other hand, it is the site of the founding of the Uzumaki Kingdom, so we might be able to find the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan there.

Shisui pondered for a moment before finally making a decision: "The Uchiha will move to the Land of Whirlpools, but why did you choose the Land of Whirlpools, Lord Menma? Are you planning to restore the country?"

In Shisui's view, unless one is a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, no one would be willing to settle in the Land of Whirlpools.

Naruto narrowed his eyes and gave an ambiguous answer: "I do have some connection with the Uzumaki clan, but establishing a base does not mean restoring the country."

Having gotten the answer he wanted, Shisui nodded, knowing that it was enough for him.

After all, given their current situation, the Uchiha clan has no other choice.