All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

The enormous platform, which originally floated in the dark void, was widened and reinforced layer by layer by countless terracotta warriors using black rocks transported from the Land of Demons that contained special chakra conductivity, forming a more expansive foundation.

The terracotta warriors silently moved, piled up, and sculpted, their movements perfectly synchronized and incredibly efficient.

Under the command of the demons, the foundations of palaces, made of black rock and with a rugged yet magnificent style, are rising from the platform, outlining the prototype of the future temple complex.

The roots of the World Tree, like the veins of a living mountain, extend to the newly built platform. The life energy and chakra flow brought by its pulsation are being guided and injected into the foundation of these buildings, as if giving them their original "spirituality".

Further away, the terracotta warriors are trying to channel the torrents of chakra flowing with starlight, guiding them to form a moat and energy channels surrounding the platform.

They even attempted to construct suspended energy nodes in the void using special ores and sealing techniques.

The entire Daluo Cave Heaven is moving from a conceptual "paradise" to a "kingdom of gods" with actual functions and magnificent scenery.

Uchiha Sō's consciousness, like a supreme deity, looked down upon everything.

His will is the law of the grotto-heaven; every action of the demons and every step of the construction progress is clearly reflected in his perception.

Watching the million terracotta warriors operate with such efficiency, as if they were extensions of one's own will, and seeing the vast emptiness being filled and shaped little by little, a sense of satisfaction in controlling and creating everything arises spontaneously.

Deep within the Temple of the Witch Goddess in the Land of Demons.

Uchiha Elephant leaned back on the wide throne covered with soft animal hides, his posture lazy and comfortable.

He wasn't completely immersed in the construction of the Great Luo Cave Heaven, but rather part of his mind was focused on enjoying the "achievements" in reality.

The priestess Miroku knelt beside him, her voluptuous figure partially revealed beneath her loose yet luxurious priestess robe.

Her eyes were lowered, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her fair cheeks, concealing the complexity in her eyes.

Her movements were gentle yet slightly awkward as she carefully peeled open a translucent grape and brought the flesh to Uchiha Elephant's lips.

Her fingertips would occasionally brush against his lips unintentionally. Each subtle touch felt like a faint electric current, transmitted back to her through the cold "twin imprint" deep within her soul, causing her heart to tremble and her cheeks to flush slightly.

This "serving" is not a duty passed down through her thousand-year-old priestess tradition, but rather an irresistible instinct for closeness and a kind of distorted "obligation" brought about by the imprint of her soul.

She felt ashamed and bewildered by the subversion of her identity, but under the absolute will of the brand and the calm yet unquestionable gaze of Uchiha Xiang, she could only submit.

Uchiha Elephant opened his mouth and held a grape in it, the sweet juice melting in his mouth, but his gaze still pierced through the barrier of space, landing on the bustling construction scene in the Great Luo Cave Heaven.

Watching the enormous demonic body of the demon float high in the sky like the most diligent overseer, directing the army of terracotta warriors to carve mountains and chisels rocks, and to organize energy, a genuine smile appeared on his lips.

"Progress is good."

He muttered to himself, with the satisfaction of someone in control.

"This is the correct way to use 'chosen workers'! What do demons know about puppets!"

Maitreya heard his whisper and his body stiffened almost imperceptibly.

She naturally understood who the "chosen worker" referred to—it was herself, and also the millennia-old nemesis whose soul was forcibly bound to hers.

This perception that treats both the sacred and the evil as tools sent a chill down her spine, yet she was powerless to refute it.

She could only silently pick up a silk scarf and gently wipe away the non-existent juice from the corner of his mouth.

This kind of leisurely life, where one is nurtured by a powerful being, one's soul is branded, and one's body is almost "enjoyed," is like a poison wrapped in honey.

Maitreya knew in his heart that this was by no means a long-term solution.

Outside the temple, the people of the Demon Kingdom still devoutly worship her; inside the temple, the other half of her soul is being forced into hard labor.

She herself, under the tutelage of this "deity," plays a role that even she finds difficult to define.

Unfortunately, just as Maitreya had foreseen, this "leisurely" period did not last long.

A few days later, Kakashi, Might Guy, and Shisui returned to the Temple of the Witch Goddess, weary from their journey.

Kakashi still had that lazy look, but there was a hint of fatigue and seriousness in his single eye.

Although Might Guy was still full of energy, shouting "Youth is about never giving up!", the several tears in his bodysuit and the not-yet-fully-healed abrasions indicated the intensity of the battle.

Zhi Shui appeared even more silent, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

"Lord Hokage, Lady Shrine Maiden."

Kakashi knelt on one knee in a bow, his voice low and deep.

"The mission to eradicate the Yellow Springs Cult... was not successfully completed."

Uchiha Sho straightened up slightly from the divine throne, and Miroku also stopped what he was doing, resuming his dignified demeanor as a priestess, though a hint of understanding flashed deep in his eyes.

"Oh? Tell me more."

Uchiha Sō's tone was unreadable.

Kakashi reported:

"We tracked down the intelligence, but the Yellow Springs Cult stronghold in the Land of Demons was almost completely deserted in a very short time after the demon was sealed. The core members and important supplies were transferred very cleanly and thoroughly, as if it had been planned in advance."

We only wiped out some peripheral followers who couldn't evacuate in time or were unaware of the situation, and our spoils were limited. Most importantly…

Kakashi paused, his tone tinged with frustration.

"The Yellow Springs Cult Master himself has vanished as if he had disappeared from the face of the earth. We have used all means of tracking him, and even Hong tried to use illusions to torture prisoners, but we still could not find his exact whereabouts. He seems to be... very familiar with our modus operandi and tracking capabilities."

Matt Kai nodded vigorously to the side:

"Yeah! Those guys are as slippery as eels! Several times we almost got stuck, but they managed to escape using strange earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape through mud and stealth) and concealment techniques! All that youthful passion has nowhere to go!"

Shisui also added:

"The remaining strongholds show strong traces of mental suggestion and counter-tracking techniques, indicating that the other side has experts who are proficient in these techniques and acted with great caution and meticulousness."

After listening, Miroku did not show much surprise or worry on her face. She looked at Uchiha Sō and spoke calmly:

"Elephant Lord, Lord Kakashi need not blame himself too much. Without the source of the demon's power, the Yellow Springs Cult is nothing but a bunch of stray dogs."

"If they dare to show their faces again and disrupt the order of the Demon Kingdom or the Heavenly Divine Court, I will immediately detect it and implore the powerful warriors of the Heavenly Divine Court under Lord Elephant to take action and completely eradicate them, eliminating any future threat."

Her words were filled with absolute trust in the power of Uchiha Elephant and disdain for the remnants of the Yomi Cult.

Kakashi, upon hearing this, knew that what the priestess said was true, but as the head of Konoha's Anbu, the fact that the mission had not been completed perfectly, especially with the leader escaping, remained a thorn in his side.

He lowered his head slightly:

"It is my dereliction of duty that I failed to achieve complete success. However... the Yellow Springs Cult Master's concealment methods are so sophisticated that his identity and purpose are probably not simple. We must be more vigilant."

Uchiha Elephant tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the throne, his crimson Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan slowly rotating deep within his eyes.

He "looked" at the demonic body of the monster in the Great Luo Cave Heaven, who was directing the terracotta warriors to move the giant stones. He could clearly sense everything in the monster's soul imprint—submission, fear, and... a faint, deeply hidden fluctuation called "expectation" directed at the "outside world".

Uchiha Eizo's consciousness swept across the soul imprint of the demon and instantly caught that deeply hidden "expectation".

Following the source of this expectation, he "saw" a blurry yet noble figure in the demon's memory—a man dressed in the magnificent robes of a daimyo of the demon kingdom, fervently calling out its name before a hidden altar, promising power and subversion.

This figure instantly overlapped with the Yellow Springs Cult Master, the loyal "servant" in the wraith's memory who provided it with protection and resources!

"I see……"

Uchiha Sho understood, and a cold smile appeared in his heart, but he did not show it on his face.

He was careless and didn't dodge!

Or rather, he had never bothered to delve into the matter of a "mortal" cult leader who had lost his demonic powers.

Unexpectedly, this "ant" is actually the nominal supreme ruler of the Land of Demons—the Daimyo!

A pathetic wretch who, out of jealousy of the sorceress's power, chooses to unleash a demon in an attempt to kill someone using another's hand.

As for the cunning demon, it was clear that beneath its outward appearance of submission, it was also plotting to have its "daimyo servant" come to its rescue in the future, so it naturally wouldn't reveal this relationship.

"It's alright, Kakashi."

Uchiha Xiang regained his composure and spoke calmly, his tone carrying an air of indifference as if he controlled everything.

"A stray dog ​​cannot stir up any waves."

Your mission is complete, and the matter of the Land of Demons joining the Heavenly Court has been basically finalized. We... should return to Konoha.

He already had a plan in mind:

A powerful daimyo who has lost his support and can only hide, and a demon whose soul has been completely branded—their petty schemes are nothing more than two specks of dust on a chessboard that can be wiped away at any time.

Now is not the time to disturb this speck of dust. Letting it remain might allow us to catch more lurking rats.

Let this "Lord of the Underworld" continue to tremble in the shadows, clinging to his ridiculous ambitions.

When Miroku heard Uchiha Sō say he was leaving, her heart tightened inexplicably. The subtle connection brought about by the soul imprint made her feel a sense of reluctance that she couldn't quite put into words.

But more than anything, there is a complex sense of relief at being about to break free from this delicate state of "serving".

She immediately and respectfully replied:

"Miroku and the people of the land of demons will never forget what Zanpakuto has done for them. The temple gates will forever remain open for Zanpakuto."

Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to leave this place that had thwarted his mission.

"Yes, Lord Hokage!"

Several days later, on the border of the Land of Demons.

Uchiha Sō, Kakashi, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi embarked on their journey back to the Land of Fire.

Miroku led the temple's high-ranking officials to see them off at the border, their demeanor dignified and holy. Only when their eyes occasionally met those of Uchiha Sō would a complex glint appear in their eyes, a glint that only the two of them could understand.

Uchiha Ei took one last look at the vast land of the Land of Demons, his gaze seemingly piercing through space, landing deep within the magnificent daimyo's mansion.

The "missing" leader of the Yellow Springs Cult may be hiding behind layers of curtains right now, watching the direction they left with a venomous and fearful gaze.

"The game isn't over yet."

Uchiha Sho sneered inwardly, turned around, and his crimson Sharingan reflected the road to Konoha, revealing his endless calculations and control over the future.

After bidding farewell to the priestess, the four members of the Uchiha clan quickly left the Land of Demons and entered the Land of Bears.

There is a Star Ninja Village in the Land of Bears, but it is not very strong, so there are many wanderers living in the Land of Bears.

It's even rumored that many of the wandering ninjas are deliberately supported by the neighboring Iwagakure village, with the aim of using these inconspicuous wandering ninjas to quietly infiltrate the Land of Bears and plunder its resources.

Walking through a dense forest in the Land of Bears, Uchiha Elephant, who was at the very front of the group, suddenly stopped.

Kakashi quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

Uchiha Sho's face darkened: "It seems like this place has been deliberately arranged..."

Kakashi sniffed it and immediately became wary.

He has a very sensitive nose and can smell scents that others cannot. During the Third Shinobi World War, he used this ability to discover enemy tracks ahead of time on several occasions.