Mangekyou Awakened: Konoha’s Future in My Hands

Konoha.

Hokage Office.

Just as Uchiha Jin put down the secret letter from the Anbu, Konan, sitting beside him, also opened her eyes.

Putting down the secret letter in his hand, Uchiha Jin looked at Konan: "Is it about the Five Kage Summit?"

"Yes, it is." Konan nodded.

She did not hide anything.

The situation Nagato told her through the Magic Lantern Body Technique, Konan recounted in full to Uchiha Jin.

"Darui is dead?"

"That truly is sad news. It seems Kumogakure will have to fight over the Sixth Raikage position, and they'll be in chaos for a while."

"For our Konoha, this is indeed good news!"

Uchiha Jin murmured to himself.

His mind began to race, and after a moment of thought, he immediately ordered: "Konan, draft an order for me."

"Order the Northern War Zone and the Anbu to cooperate on a secret infiltration plan targeting Kumogakure. Get all our Konoha spies moving and have them climb the ranks within Kumogakure at all costs. Konoha will provide them with the necessary support."

"Ideally, we should occupy three-fifths of Kumogakure's high-level seats, or at the very least, be able to influence their decision-making from within!"

"Also, taking advantage of Kumogakure's upcoming period of chaos, tell Tsunade she must seize this window of opportunity to dispatch a large number of personnel toward Kumogakure. It would be best if they can create some dissenting voices within."

As Uchiha Jin spoke, Konan began writing the transfer order.

As a secretary, this was her job!

After she finished writing, she handed it directly to Uchiha Jin. After a brief check to ensure there were no issues, Uchiha Jin stamped it with the Hokage's seal.

Casually summoning an Anbu and handing over the order, Uchiha Jin finally relaxed.

Official business settled; time to slack off again!

Konan, sitting not far from him, couldn't help but ask: "Hokage-sama, could you enlighten me as to why you issued such an order?"

To this...

Looking at the bewildered Konan, Uchiha Jin understood instantly; this woman definitely didn't grasp the deeper meaning of his order.

"My goal is simple: I want to bring about a Peaceful Evolution in Kumogakure."

Uchiha Jin didn't hide it and spoke with a smile: "Although Konoha has the power to wipe out Kumogakure head-on, it would surely cause Other Ninja Villages to become paranoid, and Kumogakure would resist at all costs."

"Even if our Konoha successfully swallows Kumogakure, how many from the Ninja World would die in the process?"

"Although my goal is to unify the Ninja World, I don't want so many people to die. Therefore, a Peaceful Evolution within Kumogakure is the most suitable approach."

"By utilizing the spies previously planted in Kumogakure and providing them with sufficient support from Konoha, I will send these spies into the high-ranking positions of Kumogakure."

"In the past, the possibility was slim. After all, Kumogakure was too stable back then."

"Now, however, it's different!"

"With the deaths of the Fourth Raikage and the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, Kumogakure was already bearing an unbearable burden. They finally managed to elect a Fifth Hokage Darui, only for him to die in such a secret negotiation."

"One can imagine that Kumogakure's interior must be in turmoil right now."

"This gives Konoha an opportunity. Taking advantage of the chaos Kumogakure will face, we can cultivate our spies to climb to high positions and slowly guide the resistance within Kumogakure."

"Within three months!"

"I want Kumogakure to take the initiative to issue a statement declaring their willingness to fully join Konoha."

Uchiha Jin explained calmly.

Yes!

He still held the same idea as before: avoid casualties if at all possible.

After all, how strong the enemies he would face in the future were—if others didn't know, could he not know himself?

So, for this war of unification, it's best to avoid military intervention as much as possible.

Meanwhile...

After hearing Uchiha Jin's words, Konan was completely stunned, frozen in place.

Good grief!

She never imagined a war of unification could be achieved without shedding blood.

Looking at Uchiha Jin's current plans for unification and then thinking back to the Akatsuki Organization's previous actions, Konan couldn't help but feel the urge to cover her face in shame.

It was too embarrassing.

Compared to Uchiha Jin's schemes, the Akatsuki's so-called plan was no different from playing house.

Afterward.

The way Konan looked at Uchiha Jin began to grow increasingly full of admiration.

Because she truly saw a glimmer of hope for the peaceful unification of the Ninja World in Uchiha Jin's actions, which was also the goal of the Akatsuki Organization.

For this very reason, she looked forward even more to Nagato completing his mission and returning to Konoha to reunite with her.

Especially thinking that after the peaceful unification of the Ninja World, her goals alongside Yahiko and Nagato would be realized, and she would no longer have to worry about her children or descendants facing a life on the edge at such a young age...

For a moment, Konan was lost in her thoughts!

Meanwhile...

Uchiha Jin didn't care much for Konan's thoughts. After briefly explaining his purpose, he went back to yawning and drinking tea. His face was full of exhaustion and lethargy; one couldn't see any of the majesty a Konoha Hokage should possess.

"The Rinnegan, soon!"

"During this time of upheaval in the Ninja World, I, Uchiha Jin, haven't been idle either."

"Although it feels like there's still a thin barrier I haven't broken through, I'm confident I'll fully awaken the Rinnegan within this year."

"But there's no rush!"

"During this time while the Three-Tails and Six-Tails have yet to revive, I must seize the chance to completely unify the entire Ninja World."

"Only then will it be time to break ties with the Akatsuki Organization and formally begin the final decisive battle."

"Before the final battle with the Akatsuki, I must awaken the Rinnegan!"

"Once I've completely unified the Ninja World, the gathered providence should be enough to open the Primordial Tower."

Uchiha Jin's eyes flickered.

Why was he so set on unifying the Ninja World?

To put it bluntly!

Everything else was just fluff; the core reason was only one: his true core, the seven-layered Primordial Tower located in his sea of consciousness.

Although he could currently borrow some of the tower's power, it still felt hazy, like watching flowers from across the shore. Only by gathering providence would he have the chance to truly bind this Primordial Tower.

This was the foundation of his existence!

It was the true source of his confidence to challenge the Ōtsutsuki Clan!

Therefore...

To fully activate and bind his Primordial Tower, he had to quietly and completely unify the Ninja World while keeping it hidden from the countless hidden masters behind the scenes.

Soon!

Very soon!

Kumogakure is already in his pocket. Sunagakure, located next to Konoha, is even more like meat at Uchiha Jin's lips; he can swallow it whenever he wants.

As for the Hidden Mist?

They were already severely damaged by Obito. Once Kumogakure and Sunagakure are annexed, they'll be easily dealt with under the sweeping momentum.

Only the last one, Iwagakure, is truly a bit difficult to handle.

But it doesn't matter.

He's just one Ōnoki. If he's sensible, all the better; if not, he can just die!