All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

“I sensed it the moment you stepped into this forest.”

Kikyo's voice remained as cool and clear as ever, as if the fierce battle and Naraku's appearance had not disturbed her mind.

"Powerful, unfamiliar, yet carrying a certain... aura of order and dominance. Are you the 'Kirin Palace' that stirred up trouble in Kanto, established Daikoji Temple, and attempted to gather the fortune of humanity?"

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Hitomi, Akechi Mitsuyuki, and the samurai, ninjas, and monks emanating different energy fluctuations, before finally settling back on Uchiha Zou's face. Her tone was calm, yet carried a penetrating insight that seemed to see through everything:

"They followed us not just to watch the show between me and Inuyasha, were they?"

"I wonder what brings you all here, traveling all this way to see this 'living dead'?"

The wind blew through the valley, swirling up a few fallen leaves.

Uchiha Zang's smile remained unchanged, but the light of interest in his deep eyes shone even brighter.

Kikyo, the shrine maiden, truly lived up to her reputation for being perceptive and direct.

This unexpected "gossip" journey seems to be developing in an even more interesting direction.

Chapter 257, An Unexpected Surprise, Easy Mode Activated

Uchiha Eiji's carefree, "spectator" demeanor vanished instantly, his eyes becoming deep and unfathomable as he stared directly into Kikyo's eyes, which seemed to see into people's hearts yet held a profound stillness.

"Miss Kikyo is indeed perceptive."

He nodded slightly, his sleeves fluttering even without wind, exuding an invisible pressure that made him seem like a completely different person from before.

"That's right, I am Uchiha Sō, the very same lord of the Kirin Palace in Kanto that you spoke of. As for my purpose..."

He paused, and deep within the pupil of his left eye, the intricate and profound purple reincarnation pattern slowly swirled, emanating a grand aura that transcended life and death, as if it could control the very source of all things.

This aura wasn't oppressive; rather, it was a display, a revelation of the underlying rules of the world.

“I have no ill intentions toward you personally; on the contrary, I am very interested in your ‘state’.”

Uchiha pointed at Kikyo.

"Drifting between life and death, with a soul attached to a clay body and sustained by dead soul worms... this in itself is a unique 'interpretation' of the rules of this world. And I am dedicated to studying, understanding, and ultimately... mastering the rules of this world."

Kikyo's pupils contracted slightly. The power of the Rinnegan made her feel a tremor from the depths of her soul, a higher level of existence that far surpassed Naraku's manipulation of life and death.

"Mastering the Way of Heaven?"

Kikyo's voice remained cool and aloof, but now carried a hint of inquiry.

"What does this have to do with you coming to see me?"

"There is a strong connection."

Uchiha Sō said frankly,

"You were once the 'protagonist' of this world, a favorite of fate. Even in death, your existence itself carries the unique favor and rule imprint of this world. Your 'resurrection' is itself a huge 'variable' in the operation of the Heavenly Dao. To study you is to study the most vivid sample of the Heavenly Dao of this world."

He took a step forward, and the purple light of his Rinnegan intensified. A gentle yet incredibly stable power quietly spread out, enveloping Kikyo.

"More importantly, I can see the instability and pain deep within your soul. Relying on taking fragments of other people's souls to maintain your existence is not what you want, and it is a shackle. But I can help you remove this shackle."

As Uchiha Sō spoke, Kikyo clearly felt that the restless fragments of her soul within her body, which were on the verge of dissipating at any moment, were being soothed by the vast and precise power of the Rinnegan's rules, becoming as firmly anchored as ever by an invisible "soul-fixing needle"!

For the first time, the torment of having my soul constantly torn apart and barely stitched back together for fifty years... lessened!

She no longer needed to rely on the Dead Soul Insects for "supply"! Simply by standing within the Rinnegan field of Uchiha Eboshi, her clay body radiated an unprecedented, almost lifelike, "stable" glow.

Kikyo's body trembled almost imperceptibly, and a genuine change finally appeared on her icy face.

It was the thrill of liberation, the crack that had been pried open from the shackles of long-held suffering.

Uchiha Eiji caught this subtle shift in his gaze and pointed to the silent but resolute priestess Hitomi beside him:

"Look, her name is Tongzi. She is also a priestess chosen by this world, burdened with the destiny of protection. But here, she does not have to face demons alone, nor does she have to seek mutual destruction in despair. She is the head priestess of my Qilin Palace, leading the monk soldiers and educating the people. Her power is used to expand the territory and protect the people, not for pointless sacrifice."

Hitomi felt Kikyo's gaze and solemnly performed a shrine maiden's bow, her eyes clear and full of power.

Kikyo's gaze shifted between Hitomi and Uchiha Zou.

She saw the hope for the future in Hitomi's eyes, and the powerful, confident, and domineering aura of Uchiha Zō, as if he were about to change the world.

This is completely different from the shrine maiden life she remembered, where she was exhausted from protecting a village or region and ultimately withered away in solitude.

"Gather the blessings of humanity, establish an unprecedented unified dynasty, end this chaotic Warring States period, ensure that people are no longer displaced, and deter demons from easily trampling on human land..."

Uchiha Sō's voice wasn't loud, but it carried a metallic quality, each word striking Kikyo's heart.

"This is true 'protection,' a compassion that transcends one person or one village. Kikyo, you are compassionate and merciful. Don't you want to see, or even participate in, creating such a world? Join me, and your power to vanquish demons will be the sharpest spear and the strongest shield for humanity to expand its territory and sweep away the demonic forces!"

The wind in the valley seemed to have stopped.

Kikyo gazed at Uchiha Sho's Rinnegan, which seemed to contain the stars and the sea, feeling an unprecedented stability in her soul. Then she looked at Hitomi—the young priestess who seemed to reflect another possible life of hers.

Decades of wandering, struggle, loneliness, and resentment of the soul seem to have found a harbor where they can temporarily anchor and fight for it.

It wasn't for Inuyasha, nor for revenge against Naraku, but for... a grander, brighter future.

After a long while, Kikyo slowly and solemnly bowed to Uchiha Sō, performing the most formal ritual for a priestess.

"Kikyo, I am willing to use my remaining body and meager strength to follow the Qilin Palace, to bring peace to the human race and to safeguard the tranquility of this region."

Just as Kikyo finished speaking!

Om-!

An indescribable, overwhelming surge of fortune seemed to descend from the sky, or perhaps it was awakened from the depths of Kikyo's body, and then crashed into Uchiha Zou's body!

The sheer magnitude and purity of this fortune far surpasses the sum total of what the Hojo Ujiyasu brothers brought about by their consolidation of the Kanto region!

Like a golden tornado, it swirled in Uchiha Sō's mind and consciousness, eventually merging into the sapling of the divine tree that connected heaven and earth deep within his palace!

Uchiha Sho felt a surge of energy, as if the "weight" of the entire world was becoming clearer to him.

He "saw" the divine tree in the palace, which, after absorbing this immense fortune, suddenly grew taller, its branches and leaves spreading out and shining brightly!

The mysterious runes on the tree trunk flickered violently, and a spatial vortex, much clearer and more stable than before, slowly took shape in the center of the tree canopy!

The divine tree's will was clearly reflected back:

The passage is complete!

Stability – Passable by Jonin-level beings! And as the luck increases, the passage can gradually expand to accommodate even stronger beings!

"It's done!"

Uchiha Xiang was overjoyed, but his face remained impassive, though his eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"As expected! A protagonist-level being from the original story, how profound is the world's favor he enjoys! This is a huge win!"

His original plan was to "borrow" some luck from Inuyasha's group and take the opportunity to deal with Naraku.

But now?

With a stable channel in hand, can one summon an army of Jonin from the Naruto world?

What kind of main character group are they trying to piggyback on?

"Hahaha! Great! Kikyo, welcome to the team!"

Uchiha Sō laughed loudly, his previous mockery completely replaced by the heroic spirit of a lord.

"Your choice will be etched on the monument of humanity's rise in this world! Guangxiu! Tongzi!"

"Chen is here!"

Akechi Mitsuhisa immediately bowed.

"Your subordinate is here!"

The shrine maiden Hitomi solemnly replied.

"The excitement is over, and the main character has arrived. There's nothing left to do here!"

Uchiha Enoki waved his hand, his tone resolute.

"Set off immediately! Return to the Kirin Palace in Kanto at full speed! Plans changed! We're going to go big!"

Several days later, in the core forbidden area of ​​the Kirin Palace in Kanto.

The enormous divine tree emitted a soft yet majestic light, and at the center of its canopy, a stable rotating spatial vortex, about two meters in diameter, emitted a profound glow.

A familiar yet powerful chakra fluctuation could be faintly felt from the other side of the vortex.

Uchiha Eiji stood at the very front, followed by the Hojo brothers, Akechi Mitsuhisa, the shrine maiden Hitomi, and the newly joined Kikyo, who wore a plain white shrine maiden outfit but possessed a stable and powerful aura.

Further out, three elite squads—"Immovable King," "Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain," and "Soul-Soothing Chant"—were on high alert.

"Passage stable, coordinates locked... Konoha Village, Great Luo Realm, Jonin assembly area!"

Uchiha Ei took a deep breath, his Rinnegan glowing purple, resonating with the Divine Tree.

"Open the gate! Welcome our comrades from the Great Luo Realm!"

hum!

The spatial vortex shone brightly! The stable passage was instantly activated!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! ...

One after another, figures moved with lightning speed, carrying powerful chakra fluctuations, shooting out of the vortex like dumplings being dropped into a pot, and landing steadily on the forbidden area square!

The first to land was a black-haired, masked ninja with lazy yet sharp eyes—Kakashi Hatake (who had sealed his own strength to the Jonin level).

Behind him stood Might Guy, dressed in a green bodysuit, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a fiery spirit!

Next up is the Ino-Shika-Cho trio: the calm and wise Nara Shikaku, the forthright Akimichi Choza, and the slightly less noticeable but shrewd Yamanaka Inoichi!

In addition, there were Jonin from the Hyuga clan, Jonin from the Inuzuka clan, Jonin from the Aburame clan... Dozens of elite Jonin from various clans and departments in Konoha lined up instantly!

The aura emanating from each of them was comparable to that of a high-ranking demon in the world of Inuyasha!

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Heavenly Emperor!"

Dozens of Jonin knelt on one knee in unison, their voices booming, their chakra surging, their aura soaring to the heavens!

The synchronized movements and the overwhelming sense of power left the local generals, including Hojo Ujiyasu, speechless and their blood boiling!

Even Kikyo's cool eyes flashed with a hint of shock—this was the top combat power of another world?

Such strict discipline and immense power!