Chapter 14: Chapter 14: The Gathering Storm
The weight of his growing empire sat heavily on Jason's shoulders. From the moment he had been reborn into the body of Obito Uchiha, he had made a promise to himself—he would not be a tool of fate. Instead, he would wield fate itself, shaping the world to suit his vision. His empire was now vast, a complicated web of allegiances, subterfuge, and power. But for all that he had gained, he knew it was not enough. To truly dominate the world, he needed chaos—war—something to break the fragile peace that held the powers of the world together.
And there was no better way to tear down the old order than to start a war that would engulf the strongest factions in the world: S.H.I.E.L.D., the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and even his former allies in the Hand. But Jason was no fool—he wasn't going to wage this war alone. To ensure victory, he needed to align himself with even darker powers, those whose thirst for dominance was no less than his own.
His first move was a simple one—sending his clone army to sow discord between the factions. They worked as agents of chaos, infiltrating high-ranking members of S.H.I.E.L.D., convincing them that their allies within the X-Men were undermining their mission. Meanwhile, in the shadows, Jason began working on building ties with the most dangerous villainous groups in the world—groups whose reach extended across nations, governments, and underground networks.
The first of these groups was Hydra. Led by Red Skull, Hydra had long been a thorn in the side of global stability. Their network of sleeper agents, their technology, and their boundless ambition were perfect tools for Jason's war. He saw in them not just a potential ally but a stepping stone to destabilizing the world powers. His offer was simple: Hydra would receive support in exchange for furthering his goals, for spreading unrest and division.
A clandestine meeting was arranged with Red Skull in a hidden bunker deep beneath the German Alps. Jason's eyes, now glowing with the power of the Sharingan, met the cold, calculating gaze of the Hydra leader.
"You're bold to approach me, Uchiha," Red Skull's voice dripped with disdain, his massive form looming over the table. "But you're not the only one who understands power. What is it you want, and why should Hydra work with you?"
Jason leaned back in his chair, an unflinching smile crossing his face. "I don't need to convince you that Hydra's time has come. The world has grown stagnant, but war… war will bring Hydra to the forefront. Together, we can destroy the peace that holds everything together, and in its place, we'll rebuild a world under our control. S.H.I.E.L.D., the X-Men, the Fantastic Four—all of them are weak, divided. The Hand, too, has grown complacent. But with your resources and my vision, we can crush them."
Red Skull narrowed his eyes. "You speak of war, but can you win it?"
"I don't need to win it, Red Skull. I need to start it. The rest will follow."
With that, a bond was struck, and Hydra joined the growing coalition of villains that Jason was forging. His plan was becoming more intricate by the hour. The more factions he manipulated, the more chaos he spread, the more likely it was that the world would fall into turmoil. Jason knew that the final blow would need to be swift and unexpected. It was time to break the fragile alliances between the factions.
But there were bigger pieces to move. Doctor Doom, the tyrannical ruler of Latveria, was not a man who could be easily swayed. His intelligence, ambition, and pride were unmatched. He had his own goals—goals that frequently brought him into conflict with S.H.I.E.L.D., the Fantastic Four, and anyone else who threatened his vision of a perfect world under his rule. But Doom was also a pragmatist. He didn't mind aligning himself with a powerful force if it suited his ends.
Jason approached Doom through covert channels, sending emissaries and agents, building trust with the man who had once been his adversary. In time, Doom realized that the Uchiha's power and plans aligned with his own. Together, they could reshape the world order. But Doom needed to see how far Jason was willing to go to achieve his goals. Jason's strategy was simple: he would help Doom with a particular project, one that would give him the edge over his enemies. It was a gamble, but one that paid off.
When Doom finally met Jason, it was in the dark corners of his secret castle, surrounded by advanced technology, mystic relics, and the eerie hum of his machines.
"Uchiha," Doom said, his tone as cold as steel, "I have heard much about your ambitions. But what is it you truly want?"
Jason's response was sharp and calculated. "I want control. A world reshaped in my image. I don't care about petty squabbles or who holds the most power. I will topple all those who dare oppose me, and I will bring forth a new age—one where the strong will dominate and the weak will serve."
Doom's eyes narrowed, studying Jason's words, his movements deliberate. "Very well. If you can prove that you are capable of shaping this world as you say, then we shall join forces. But remember this, Uchiha—I will be the one who stands at the apex."
Jason smiled inwardly. There was a mutual understanding between them, and Doom's formidable intellect would be a key asset in the coming conflict. With Doom, Hydra, and now the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants under his banner, Jason was ready to begin the next phase of his war. The Brotherhood, led by the ever-powerful Magneto, were a formidable force of mutants, each of them bent on bringing about a world where mutants ruled and humanity was left behind. But Magneto's goals aligned well with Jason's vision of mutant supremacy. By gaining their loyalty, Jason could effectively control the X-Men and their allies.
It didn't take long for Jason to forge a secret alliance with the Brotherhood. After all, Magneto had always been someone who believed in the survival of the strongest, and Jason had more than enough power to show him that he was the strongest of them all.
As Jason prepared for war, he began sending his agents to disrupt the fragile peace. He started by playing both sides against each other, using his clones to sow discord and misinformation. S.H.I.E.L.D. would be attacked on multiple fronts—an attack on their research facilities in the Arctic, sabotage of their communications systems, and the capture of key personnel, all carried out by Jason's growing network of operatives.
The X-Men were no less vulnerable. By exploiting their internal divisions—exposing the rift between Professor X and Magneto—Jason knew he could break them from within. His clones infiltrated the X-Mansion, planting seeds of mistrust among the mutants, whispering lies about their leaders, and setting the stage for a civil war.
The Fantastic Four, too, were not immune. Jason knew that their unity would be their downfall. With his influence, he began planting seeds of doubt in their minds, whispering to each member that their loyalty to the team was being taken for granted. He manipulated Reed Richards, the genius behind the team, by offering him a vision of scientific supremacy that would be unrivalled if he joined Jason's cause.
All the while, Jason kept himself hidden, his true identity unknown to his enemies. They feared the rising power of the Uchiha name, but they had no idea who was behind the chaos that was spreading like wildfire across the globe.
In the final stages of his plan, Jason would move against S.H.I.E.L.D. directly. He had carefully orchestrated every attack, every piece of disinformation, and now the time had come. It would be a full-scale war, a war that would shake the foundations of the world. And when it was over, Jason would be the one to emerge victorious—undefeated, and unstoppable.
But there was still one final piece to his plan—an ultimate act that would ensure that no one, not even his most powerful allies, could challenge him.
And when the dust settled, the world would know the name of Obito Uchiha—a name that would echo through history, as the one who had reshaped the future of all.