All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

Master Yuan's voice was hoarse and heavy, carrying a chilling edge.

"Based on the scattered intelligence transmitted back by our 'spies' planted deepest within at the cost of their lives... Yagura may very well have already become a puppet controlled by others!"

That blood mist was not his intention, but a vicious scheme by the mastermind behind it all to destroy the foundation of my Mist Concealment!

boom!

Like a thunderclap exploding in her mind, Mei Terumi's face turned deathly pale instantly.

The water shadow is being manipulated?!

This is even more terrifying than the worst-case scenario!

Has Kirigakure been leading itself down a path of destruction under the guidance of a puppet?

Shocked, a chilling anger and resolve welled up inside me.

"teacher!"

Mei Terumi's voice trembled, yet remained unusually firm.

"If that 'merchant' truly represents Konoha and Uchiha Sō... this cooperation is worth a try! We need external forces, we need the power to break this deadlock!"

With the bloodline clans on the verge of rebellion, the Mizukage a puppet, and beset by internal and external troubles, the Yuanshi lineage is on the verge of collapse.

Whether it's an olive branch or a rope offered by Konoha, they must seize it!

Inside the inn, the atmosphere was completely different.

"Brother Elephant!"

Almost the instant Mei Terumi disappeared, Shisui could no longer contain himself. His three-tomoe Sharingan appeared uncontrollably, and his voice was filled with suppressed anxiety.

"How...how could you be so direct!"

This is the heart of Kirigakure!

If Mei Terumi turns against us, and the Genji faction and the Mizukage join forces to kill us... we'll be trapped!

He felt his heart was about to leap out of his chest. To expose his intentions in the heart of the enemy's territory was practically suicide!

Kakashi maintained a calm facade, but his exposed right eye was filled with seriousness, and his hand had unconsciously rested on the ninja sword at his waist.

"Lord Hokage, although we trust your judgment, is this move... too risky? Master Yuan's attitude remains unclear."

Seeing his two capable subordinates looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy, with cold sweat almost pouring down their faces, Uchiha Sho chuckled softly.

He leisurely poured himself a cup of tea, the rising steam blurring the deep, cold outlines of the eternal kaleidoscope in his eyes.

"Unable to escape? Taking a dangerous gamble?"

He took a sip of tea, his tone carrying a maddening calmness.

"Shisui, Kakashi, you two are still too young. You only see the swords and shadows right in front of you."

He put down his teacup, his gaze suddenly sharpening like a hawk's, as if piercing through layers of mist and walls, staring directly at the heart of the power struggle within the Hidden Mist:

"The Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, is a manipulated puppet who promotes the Blood Mist and destroys his own Great Wall, already pushing the Yuanshi faction to the opposite side."

Now, the bloodline clan rebellion is imminent. Once it breaks out, regardless of who wins or loses, Kirigakure will suffer a severe blow and may even fall apart!

Master Yuan is the 'pillar of stability' of Kirigakure; he understands this better than anyone, and he wants to stop this devastating internal strife more than anyone!

Uchiha Sō's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an absolute confidence that he was in control of the entire situation.

Who are we?

In Master Yuan's eyes, we are the Anbu who represent the 'Will of Konoha'!

Our proposed "living off the sea" plan is a way out for the Land of Water and the Hidden Mist!

The Fifth Hokage's 'guarantee' added the most significant advantage to this path of survival!

To Master Yuan, we are not enemies, nor even simple collaborators…

He paused, a cold, insightful smile curling at the corner of his lips:

“We are the ‘hope’ they saw in their desperate situation, and the ‘key external force’ that saved Wuyin from collapse!”

It is a crucial 'bargaining chip' for them to fight against the masterminds behind the scenes and stabilize the situation in a potential future power reshuffle!

Uchiha Xiang stood up, walked to the window with his hands behind his back, looked at the thick, impenetrable fog outside, and said in a resolute voice:

"Therefore, they will not only not harm a hair on our heads, but will also protect our safety as if it were their own eyes!"

Because if we die in Kirigakure, no matter who did it, it means that this 'path to survival' is completely blocked, and it also means that Konoha's wrath will be unleashed on the already precarious Kirigakure without any restraint!

The Grand Master Yuan is a shrewd and calculating man; how could he not understand the implications?

His words were like the sun breaking through the clouds!

Shisui and Kakashi stood there completely stunned, their mouths slightly agape. The tension and anxiety in their eyes receded like a tide, replaced by utter shock and...

A chilling sense of awe!

Looking at Uchiha Sho's tall and composed back by the window, they felt a chill run from the soles of their feet straight to the top of their heads!

That's it!

It turns out that every step was part of his plan!

From getting close to Mei Terumi, to giving her that priceless hairpin, to resonating with her about economic plans, and finally to the subtle probing that revealed her true intentions...

The events are intricately linked, and every step is fraught with danger!

He not only accurately predicted Mei Terumi's personality and stance, but also foresaw the inevitable choice the Yuan Shi lineage would make in a desperate situation!

He's not taking a risk, he's fishing!

Using Konoha's prestige, future benefits, and his own life as bait, he was fishing for the power of the entire Yuanshi lineage and the future landscape of Kirigakure!

This profound understanding of human nature, grasp of the situation, precise use of one's own position, and that terrifying confidence that places oneself in the game while confidently controlling everything...

It's absolutely breathtaking!

Kakashi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, and muttered to himself with a wry smile.

"Lord Hokage... your heart... must be black if you cut it open..."

This is no longer a simple strategy; it is a "divine move" that manipulates the heroes of the world and the rise and fall of ninja villages at will!

Shisui swallowed hard, his gaze towards Uchiha Sō filled with a complex mix of awe and reverence.

He finally understood why Uchiha Sō was able to become Hokage at such a young age.

Following such a leader is thrilling, but it also gets your blood pumping.

Because his gaze is always overlooking the entire chessboard, and when he places a piece at the center, the winds and clouds change!

Chapter 170, Clash of the Fifth Generation

The moonlight, as cold as frost, blanketed the courtyard of the inn where Uchiha Xiang and his two companions were temporarily staying.

Kakashi and Shisui stood behind Uchiha Ebo, like two stone sculptures blending into the night.

Beneath the mask and forehead protector, the Sharingan silently activated, its three tomoe glowing eerily in the darkness, vigilantly sensing every movement of the air.

During the day, Uchiha Eboshi's near-self-destructive probing kept their nerves on edge.

"Brother Elephant,"

Zhi Shui's voice was extremely low, carrying a hint of barely perceptible anxiety.

It has been nearly three hours since Terumi Mei returned.

If she and the others decide to cooperate with the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Kabuto…

The consequences could be disastrous.

In the heart of this Hidden Mist Village, once surrounded, even with Elephant Brother's extraordinary abilities, the situation would be extremely dangerous.

Kakashi's Sharingan was also locked onto the darkness, and he calmly added.

"The number of sentries around us has tripled, their presence is subtle, and they are all experts. We are being watched closely."

His hand rested casually on his ninja tool bag, and one could almost hear the chirping of a thousand birds in his palm.

Uchiha Sō, however, sat calmly at the stone table, his slender fingers rhythmically tapping the surface, producing a clear, resonant sound.

The wisps of tea aroma drifted in the night breeze, clashing with the somber atmosphere.

"Don't be impatient."

A confident, self-assured smile played on his lips.

"Before a fish bites the hook, it always tests the depth of the water. And our bait is tempting enough."

"Tempting?"

Kakashi's tone was tense with disbelief.

"That's practically revealing your identity and intentions! In the heart of Kirigakure, this is tantamount to..."

"It's like handing a key to the person who most wants to open the door."

Uchiha Xiang interrupted him, his eyes as deep and unfathomable.

"Yuan Shi and Terumi Mei understood the destruction brought by the 'blood mist' better than anyone else, and they longed for change more than anyone else."

The news that the Water Shadow had been manipulated was a thunderbolt to them, but also their only glimmer of hope in their desperate situation!

He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and his voice carried a powerful persuasiveness.

"And we represent the Land of Fire, Konoha, the most powerful force and the largest market in the ninja world!"

It is the only possibility that can bring them a 'future'.

What they fear most now is not our exposure, but that our 'star of hope' will be extinguished in the mist!

Kakashi and Shisui exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.

Brother Elephant's schemes have long transcended the immediate deadly predicament, laying the groundwork for the future of the entire Hidden Mist Village and even the Land of Water!

He accurately predicted the political demands of the Yuan Shi faction, the reform determination of Terumi Mei, and even the fact that the other side had no choice but to protect them at this moment!

"so,"