Naruto arrived uninvited at the Land of Water's Daimyo's Mansion.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Naruto Uzumaki, Village Chief of Amegakure and leader of Akatsuki, an organization dedicated to justice."
With Obito's allegiance secured, the Dark Akatsuki existed in name only, so there was no longer any reason for the Bright Akatsuki to distinguish itself from it.
Akatsuki was simply Akatsuki, and Naruto was its leader.
"I've driven Madara Uchiha back. Your safety is fully assured."
At those words, everyone present finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Uesugi Kenwa said affably, "Naruto Uzumaki, what reward would you like? How about I appoint you Supreme Ninja Commander, Protector of the Land of Water?"
"Hahaha..." Naruto laughed without answering.
An adviser frowned. "For a ninja, that would be a tremendous honor!"
Naruto looked around. "May I ask which of you is Chimu Dachun?"
Everyone turned to the man in question.
"I-I am." After a long pause, Chimu Dachun stepped forward uneasily.
Naruto strode up and clasped Chimu Dachun's hand, acting as though he wished they had met sooner. "At last, we meet! Mr. Chimu, I'd already heard all about you when I was six. I knew you were a shrewd and capable man!"
Chimu Dachun said, "Six?? I only entered government service two years ago..."
Naruto said, "You entered government service at just two years old? What a promising young talent! To be honest, I'd like to invite you to Amegakure as an honorary adviser!"
Chimu Dachun said, "Please, don't joke about that. I serve the Daimyo's Mansion..."
At that moment, Uesugi Kenwa looked over and stroked his beard. "Dachun, compared to everyone here, your experience is indeed rather limited. This is an opportunity. Go to Amegakure and gain some experience."
Chimu Dachun said, "But..."
Uesugi Kenwa said, "Rest assured, you'll