All Heavens: Transcending Dimensions Starting with the Uchiha

Catching thieves, mediating disputes among villagers, or punishing Konoha villagers who break the rules—these are minor tasks, but they can offend many people.

The Uchiha clan members really looked down on it because it was unprofitable and time-consuming.

This inevitably led to the entire family becoming even more dissatisfied with Fugaku, the clan head.

Chapter 32, The Arrogant and Overbearing Little Elephant

Just as Uchiha Sō and Uchiha Setsuna were talking, Uchiha Fugaku arrived late.

"Chieftain."

"Chieftain."

A greeting came from the centrist Uchiha clan. Fugaku Uchiha nodded to everyone and walked towards the empty seat in the main seat.

He paused slightly when he saw where Uchiha Ebo sat, then spoke thoughtfully.

"I'm sorry everyone, the Third Hokage gave me a lot of things to do today, and I really can't finish them all."

I'm late!

"I understand."

"We just arrived too."

Uchiha Xiang swallowed the last takoyaki, then said in a somewhat sarcastic tone.

"Of course, I'm extremely busy!"

Fugaku Uchiha glanced at the nonchalant Uchiha Ei, but didn't say anything more.

Anyway, ever since this Uchiha genius became a Jonin and joined the clan, he has never been respected much.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have made such an absurd suggestion as to divorce his wife and pursue Tsunade if it weren't for the clan meeting.

Fugaku smiled and sat down in the main seat, greeting everyone: "Please sit down."

"Alright, all 34 available Jonin are here. Let's begin the meeting."

Fugaku Uchiha glanced around, his smile fading, and addressed everyone seriously.

"I believe everyone has already heard the news that Kumogakure is preparing to sign a ceasefire agreement with Konoha first. I want to state here that this news is true."

"The delegation from Kumogakure will arrive in Konoha later this month to sign an alliance agreement with us. This will be the best New Year's gift for the villagers of Konoha."

The Hidden Leaf Village and the Hidden Cloud Village have a non-aggression pact!

Apart from Uchiha Sō and Shisui, the Uchiha Jonin present were all invigorated and their faces lit up with joy.

Even though the Uchiha clan is generally powerful, they are also quite arrogant and prone to extremes.

However, having experienced the Warring States period and two Shinobi World Wars, the Uchiha clan was unwilling to start wars unless absolutely necessary.

This alliance treaty, however long it may last, is good news.

However, after a brief period of joy, some Uchiha members calmed down and raised questions.

"Signing an alliance treaty is a good thing, but can the Hidden Cloud Village be trusted?"

"Although Konoha gained the upper hand in the war because of the strength shown by Elephant-kun on the battlefield, Kumogakure has always been the second strongest ninja village after Konoha, so it may not be that simple."

"The Hidden Mist Village is no longer capable of continuing the war, the Hidden Sand Village is nothing to fear, the Hidden Earth Village is suffering from logistical problems, and how could the Hidden Cloud Village possibly be a match for the Hidden Leaf Village..."

"Not necessarily. The Yunyin barbarians are always cunning, and I'm afraid they've come with ill intentions."

Just as the Uchiha group was discussing, Uchiha Fugaku nodded slightly and explained.

"What you are worried about is also what the Hokage is worried about."

"Kumakunobi has never been known for its morality. At the end of the First Shinobi World War, the Second Hokage, Tobirama, led a delegation to the Land of Lightning to sign a ceasefire agreement, which happened to coincide with the rebellion of Kinkaku and Ginkaku."

"The Second Hokage sacrificed himself as bait to protect the younger generation of ninjas during their retreat. After the Third Hokage took office, he promoted this Will of Fire extensively."

"Kumakumo has always coveted the Land of Fire, and given its past record, we must be wary of it."

"Therefore, I took the initiative to request the Third Hokage that the Uchiha Security Department be responsible for the reception and security of Kumogakure."

Over the years, due to the Third Hokage's indulgence, Danzo's oppression, and the "rejection" from other Konoha clans, most Uchiha harbored resentment towards the Hokage system, and some radicals even developed rebellious intentions.

In order to prevent the Uchiha from going down a "dead road," Fugaku Uchiha had to occasionally bring up the achievements of the previous Hokage to appease them.

This was done to suppress the resentment of the clansmen towards the Hokage faction, mend relations with the Hokage faction, and ease the conflict between the two factions.

After all, he could easily see from everyday things that the Uchiha clan's position in the village had gradually become marginalized during the Third Hokage's reign.

Fugaku hoped that he could hold on until the next Hokage took office and improve the Uchiha's situation.

But he wouldn't understand that peace sought through compromise will perish, while peace sought through struggle will endure!

His "weakness" even led many members of the Uchiha clan to gradually become dissatisfied with him as their clan leader.

After explaining the reasons, Fugaku Uchiha made detailed arrangements for the work of the security department, contacted the heads of each security squad, and prevented the Cloud Village from causing any trouble during the signing of the agreement.

"Boom..."

As Fugaku Uchiha finished arranging and prepared to end the meeting, Uchiha Sō, who had been sitting quietly to his left for almost the entire meeting, banged on the table.

That crisp sound seemed to strike the hearts of many Uchiha, making the "expecting" Uchiha think to themselves: It's finally here...

"Ah Xiang, do you have any thoughts on my arrangements?"

Fugaku Uchiha stared at Sō Uchiha and asked softly.

"Of course!"

Uchiha Sho adjusted his posture, placed his hands on the table, faced the members of the Security Department, and asked a question.

“Normally, Chieftain, your arrangements are flawless, and the security and reception for the delegation are also very well done.”

"But, clan leader, have you considered this? If the Cloud Village comes here to cause trouble, and the only reception and security personnel you've arranged are from our Uchiha clan, and a conflict breaks out between our clan members and the Cloud Village's ninjas, who can prove it's the Cloud Village's fault? And what will you do when the Third Hokage, for the sake of the bigger picture, wants to deal with the Uchiha involved?"

"Hmm...that was indeed something I didn't consider...So, Ah Xiang, do you have any...good ideas...?"

Faced with Uchiha Sō's sudden question and the likely scenario, Uchiha Fugaku was at a loss for words.

Having anticipated this, Uchiha Sō was naturally confident, his lips curling into a grin as he spoke in a tone that suggested he was very considerate of Fugaku.

"Alas, the clan leader is ultimately just one person. He has to handle the affairs of the security department and the relationship between the Uchiha and the Hokage faction. He is simply not able to be in two places at once."

“That won’t do. As the most outstanding figure of the Uchiha clan in this generation, I should naturally share the burden of the clan. Why don’t you entrust the security of the Cloud Village delegation to me?”

"Hmm? To show our respect for the Cloud Village delegation, I will assume the role of Vice Minister of the Security Department starting today."

"With my contributions, I believe the clan will appoint me directly, and the Third Hokage won't have any objections!"

"Since everyone's here, let's make a statement."

Who agrees with my proposal? Who disagrees?

Uchiha Igaku and Uchiha Maruko stared in disbelief at Uchiha Ebo's abstract manipulation.

This is what Brother Xiang was talking about: first propose, then persuade other Uchiha Jonin to take down the deputy head of the security department, and then gradually undermine the clan leader's power.

But is this the kind of persuasion you're looking for?

That's too domineering and arrogant!

Chapter 33, Fugaku: You guys don't even treat me like a human being!

However, the Uchiha clan seems to be particularly receptive to this approach.

Of course, this is on the premise that you are strong enough; otherwise, the Uchiha would kill anyone who tries to show off in front of them immediately.

As the Uchiha Elephant, who fought against the Six-Tails Jinchuriki and was publicly recognized by Kirigakure as the Master of Heaven and the strongest Uchiha, being a little arrogant and domineering would only make the other Uchiha admire and respect him even more.

"Hey! Brother Xiang is right, I agree!"

“Lord Xiang, since you are willing to contribute to the family, we naturally have no objections.”

"What vice minister? How can that be worthy of Zō-kun's status? If you ask me, Chief Fugaku is working too hard. He should just hand over the position of security minister to Zō-kun..."

"It's, it's..."

"What's the use of the Third Generation's opposition to our security department's appointments..."

Seeing the Uchiha Jonin present, who responded to Uchiha Ei's arrogant and domineering speech, their words became increasingly radical.

Fugaku Uchiha, the clan head who was not treated like a human being at all, turned his head to look at the Uchiha elder, Setsuna Uchiha, who was sitting calmly on the right.

Hopefully, this hawkish Uchiha elder can stop this genius from the dove faction.

After all, their arguments were always the most intense during previous clan gatherings.

However, it's better not to look at it at all.

Uchiha Setsuna's face was also flushed, seemingly influenced by the lively atmosphere of the clansmen, and he looked at Uchiha Fugaku with a smile.

"Clan leader, since that's the case, you should present the appointment of A-Xiang to the Hokage tomorrow."

Then he turned around and looked at Uchiha Sō expectantly.

"Ah Xiang, you're so kind. Morita and I will definitely support your work to the fullest extent. If that Uchiha dares not to listen to you, just teach him a lesson."

The second elder of the Uchiha clan, represented by Morita Uchiha, the leader of the dove faction, smiled kindly and nodded.

"it is good……"

The scene before him left Fugaku Uchiha feeling utterly exhausted, as if all his efforts over the years had been in vain, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.

I feel that Uchiha Sho will eventually lead the Uchiha clan into conflict with the Hokage faction. When that happens, where will the Uchiha clan go?

But he had no way to solve it.

Unless he can defeat Uchiha Sō in a direct confrontation, his prestige within the Uchiha clan will never surpass that of him.

Although Fugaku Uchiha also awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he deduced through his own eye techniques that he absolutely had no way to defeat Yagura Karatachi, who had become the Six-Tails Jinchuriki.

Not to mention Uchiha Zang!

He didn't even dare tell his clansmen that he had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan.

The mere fact that Uchiha Eiji awakened his Mangekyou Sharingan and defeated Yagura Karatachi made the atmosphere within the Uchiha clan strange.

Many members of the clan, even openly, began to express their dissatisfaction with the Third Hokage.