All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

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Grass Ninja Village, the research laboratory of the Heavenly God Court.

After Uchiha Sō took control of the ninja world with the Heavenly Court, he also brought Orochimaru, who was "short of funds," to his side and appointed him as the head of the research department.

Given his relationship with Orochimaru, it's naturally not a problem as long as he asks.

(Actually, he used a luxurious laboratory, advanced bloodline limit research data, and a little bit of emotion to persuade Orochimaru.)

"Lord Orochimaru, we've observed some unusual data. If you have time, could you come over and help analyze it?"

"Abnormal data?"

Orochimaru, who was observing the condition of a petri dish with somewhat abnormal data, looked up and looked at the ninja with a hint of tension and unease.

"Interesting. I remember you seem to be a member of the Celestial Divine Court's Star Observation Intelligence Department, right? I usually have almost no contact with you, so why are you suddenly coming to me for help?"

"Because, because..."

The members of the Star Observation Department nervously swallowed, and said with a lack of confidence.

“We believe that you are a researcher trusted by His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, and that your knowledge and experience are broad enough that you might be able to discern the hidden messages behind these data that we cannot understand.”

Orochimaru raised an eyebrow, accepting the less-than-stellar praise as if it were perfectly natural, while licking his cheek with his incredibly long tongue in a wicked manner, and said with little interest.

"First, tell me what abnormal data you observed. Then I'll consider whether I should temporarily put aside the experiment that the Heavenly Emperor specifically instructed me to conduct and help you analyze the causes behind the data..."

"Yes, it's data about the moon's orbit, which suddenly and unusually moved a certain distance closer to the ninja world..."

The Jonin from the Star Observation Department handed Orochimaru a set of data that had already been prepared for comparison.

Chapter 218, Moonset, a Bluster?

"What...did you say, the moon?"

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback by what the Jonin from the Star Observation Department said, and then took the data.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Seeing that Orochimaru seemed to be on the right track, the Jonin from the Star Observation Department who had come for help was immediately invigorated and began to explain to Orochimaru in concise and efficient words why they had come for help.

"As you should know, due to the need for formulating a new calendar, observing the weather, and guarding against the Otsutsuki clan in the starry sky, Lord Eien specially approved the establishment of our Star Observation Department."

"And the moon, which is closest to the ninja world, has always been our key observation target."

"The moon's orbit was normal until last night when our observation ninja discovered that the moon had deviated from its fixed orbit and was clearly moving closer to Earth."

While listening to the other party's description, Orochimaru quickly scanned all the data provided to him. After confirming that what the other party said was true, he raised his head and asked expressionlessly.

"Why did you ask me for help first, instead of reporting it to the Elephant Emperor?"

"Because we observed this abnormal data last night, we cannot yet confirm whether it was an error by the observing ninjas or if there was actually some anomaly in the moon's trajectory..."

The Jonin from the Star Observation Department took a step back, somewhat embarrassed and helpless, and explained in a low voice.

"If we were to report this matter directly to the Heavenly Emperor, we would need to collect more abnormal data to corroborate our hypothesis."

“But Lord Orochimaru, you are the Minister of the Science Research Department, personally appointed by the Heavenly Emperor. If you also agree with our point of view, then the amount of anomaly data we need to collect should be reduced considerably…”

“I see… Well then, I’ll accept this request for help. If it is ultimately confirmed that this abnormal data is not false, I will let the Heavenly Emperor know about your achievements.”

Orochimaru nodded, calmly pocketing the data provided by the observation department.

The ninja who had been observing with a "let's give it a try" attitude breathed a sigh of relief, bowed to Orochimaru in gratitude, and then vanished from the laboratory in an instant, preparing to return to his colleagues to collect more anomaly data as evidence.

As the other person disappeared, Orochimaru's expression became much more serious.

He briefly explained the task to Kabuto, who was in charge of the other culture dishes, and then hurriedly left his laboratory. Using the kunai inscribed with the Great Luo Cave Heaven by the Uchiha Elephant, he used reverse summoning to travel to the Hokage's office in Konoha.

An hour later.

Uchiha Sō, who had been displeased at being disturbed during his lunch break with Kazuko, frowned in the face of the data recording the moon's unusual trajectory, just like Orochimaru had done before.

"It seems that you, Elephant, also believe that this is not an observation error."

“Those selected for the Star Observation Club are basically the best sensory ninjas from the major ninja villages. Given their level, even if there are errors in their perception, there shouldn't be such an exaggerated deviation. Besides, Ichiraku just contacted me not long ago…”

Uchiha Sho shook his head as he gradually became serious.

I didn't expect that kid Toneri Otsutsuki would awaken the "true" Tenseigan so quickly. It seems that his talent is indeed much stronger than Ichiraku's.

Looking at Uchiha Sō, who seemed unsurprised, Orochimaru also felt a bit curious about the incredibly mysterious "Star Emperor" of the Heavenly Court.

It seems the other party's background is truly extraordinary, "Star Emperor"?

Could the other party really be from outer space?

Orochimaru leaned against the bookshelf in the Hokage's office, lost in thought, and asked in a deep voice.

"If this isn't a natural phenomenon within the allowable range of observational errors, then what force caused...this terrifying consequence?"

"Orochimaru-kun should know that one of my goals in establishing the Heavenly Court was to fight against the Otsutsuki clan of the Starry Sky... After Kaguya Otsutsuki, the progenitor of chakra, was sealed on the moon by the Sage of Six Paths and his brother, a pure-blooded descendant was specially left on the moon as jailers to guard the 'cage'..."

Uchiha Sō explained softly.

"Ichiraku comes from the Otsutsuki clan of the moon. However, their clan is somewhat similar to the Uchiha clan. Their attitude towards the ninja world is also divided into 'hawks' and 'doves'. The unusual activity on the moon is probably the work of the 'hawks' who have gained the upper hand."

"However, for a secretive force like them, which has been high on the moon for thousands of years, observing the changes in the history of the ninja world from the sidelines, it seems rather unusual for them to suddenly take such a high-profile action..."

Facing Orochimaru, the head of the research department, Uchiha Sō decided to reveal some inside information.

“Abnormal behavior usually means that something has changed, whether external or internal. There must be one or more unforeseen events that could have prompted them to take such unusual action.”

Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and looked at Uchiha Sō thoughtfully.

"Putting aside the internal reasons, the external changes are definitely related to you, Elephant-kun... or rather, to your actions of displaying almost mythical power and 'unifying' the ninja world."

"Oh, you mean I made them feel threatened, and they were afraid that after I unified the ninja world, I would want to conquer them, so they were forced to take these actions?"

Uchiha Ei raised an eyebrow and shook his head, somewhat speechless.

"They seem to know me quite well."

"It may not necessarily be about understanding you; it could also be about striking first, or about being aware of how you would act if your position were reversed."

Orochimaru, a self-proclaimed "conspiracy theorist," gave a sinister smile.

"After all, people cannot fathom things beyond their own understanding, but they can assume the worst about their 'enemy' and use the worst-case scenario they have ever experienced as a reference..."

"Ha, if what you say is true, Orochimaru-kun, then my distant relative doesn't seem to be a good person either."

Uchiha Xiang smirked, his eyes narrowed, and he laughed mockingly.

"However, if they really want to intimidate me by moving the moon, then that's a bit... all bark and no bite."

"Hmm? Elephant-kun thinks so too?"

Orochimaru's smile deepened and grew colder after Uchiha Sō's reply.

"If my distant relative is in his prime and confident enough in his abilities, then he can simply wait and see, patiently waiting for me, who knows nothing about the moon, to set foot on it. Then he can use his power to move the moon to block my escape route, and finally blast me to death when I have nowhere to retreat..."

Uchiha Xiang opened his eyes and smiled knowingly.

"But he didn't do that. Despite being the younger brother of the Sage of Six Paths and the rightful successor of Hamura Otsutsuki, he put on a show of being on high alert and desperately wanted me to back down when he realized that I, a descendant of a 'declining' family, would threaten them... That bluff was really impossible to hide."

Chapter 219, Tsunade Returns

Analyzing that the other party was "bluffing," Orochimaru's eyes lit up. He took a deep breath, and like a snake eyeing its prey, his eyes blazed with a chilling greed and appetite.

"So, this is a good opportunity to take advantage of the situation, right?"

After all, this is the purest descendant of the Otsutsuki clan in the ninja world.

After learning about the relationship between the Uchiha, Senju, and Sage of Six Paths from Uchiha Sō, how could Orochimaru not covet this top-tier bloodline limit in the ninja world?

"Necessary preparations should be made in advance."

Uchiha Eiji casually leaned back in his specially designed recliner, his hands crossed over his chest, and spoke slowly to Orochimaru, who seemed eager to fly to the moon.

"Even if I use all my trump cards, I probably can't do something as exaggerated as moving the moon right now... No matter what major problems arise within the Otsutsuki clan on the moon, as long as they still possess the power to move the moon, they are still an opponent we have to fight with all our might to have a chance of defeating. Don't be too careless, Orochimaru."

……

The sheer scale of the moon's orbital deviation and its descent into the ninja world is so enormous that it's impossible for only a handful of individuals or groups to have noticed it.

The day after the Celestial Court's Star Observation Department transmitted information about the abnormal lunar trajectory to Uchiha Sō through Orochimaru.

Nara Shikaku, as the Minister of Political Affairs of Konoha, received contact requests from countries and ninja villages that were biased towards Konoha, such as Kirigakure, Sunagakure, and the Land of Demons.

And without exception, all of these applications were for the same purpose.

Together with Uchiha Sō, the strongest ninja in the world, they discussed how to deal with the "natural disaster" that the moon was moving towards the ninja world and crashing into it, which was beyond human control.

"To be honest, if Orochimaru hadn't personally delivered the message, I would have thought I was dreaming."

The heavy door to the Hokage's office in Konoha was suddenly pushed open, and Tsunade appeared in the doorway, carrying with her the dust of her journey and an undisguised air of worry.

Her long, golden hair was slightly disheveled, and deep within her emerald eyes lay weariness, but even more so, sharpness and anxiety.

Her gaze instantly locked onto the figure still lounging lazily in the specially made recliner—Uchiha Sō.

"You bastard!"

Tsunade's voice carried suppressed anger and a barely perceptible tremor.

"After such a terrible incident, how are you still lying here?!"

Uchiha Sho slowly opened his eyes, his deep black eyes meeting Tsunade's green eyes burning with complex emotions.

A subtle, enigmatic smile played at the corners of his lips, his voice calm to the point of being cold.

"Oh? Isn't this the famous Tsunade? What wind blew you, the 'free and unrestrained' medical genius, back to this 'confined' Konoha?"

His deliberate emphasis on "freedom" and "restraint" pierced Tsunade's heart like a needle.

She strode to the desk, slammed her hands on the surface with a thud, leaned forward, looked down at him, and roared:

"Stop with the sarcastic remarks! The moon is crashing down on Earth! The entire ninja world is doomed! Tell me, what are you going to do? Or do you think you can handle this 'natural disaster' all by yourself?"

"How to do?"

Uchiha Xiang tilted his head slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"Summon the Five Kage to discuss countermeasures, gather the power of the ninja world, or... go directly to the moon and solve the root of the problem. Orochimaru has already gone to prepare. As for you, Tsunade..."