I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 181 and 183: Cthulhu?

They really know how to bring up the very thing you don't want to talk about.

Section Chief Akagi cursed himself inwardly.

Although the immortals are usually refined and cultured, they become completely different people when it comes to Mikoto, with even the tips of their hair exuding murderous intent.

Although a full ten years have passed since Mikoto's murder, the flames of revenge of the Uchiha Sage Sect are still burning fiercely, even considering themselves as kindling, wanting to burn the world to ashes as well.

"Although we've arrived at the scene of the massive explosion, looking at the devastation, I'm afraid we won't be able to leave any clues," Section Chief Akagi quickly changed the subject.

He took out several photos from the lining of his specially made, extra-large police uniform.

It's footage captured by the dashcam at the time, and the technical department has done its best to restore it.

In addition to the face of the superhuman "Itachi," which all the officers of the Metropolitan Police Department's Fourth Investigation Division knew by heart, the photo also included the Earth Grudge Monster that appeared at the scene.

Countless slippery, wriggling black tentacles, intertwined and clustered together, formed a colossal creature.

The dense, black tentacles looked like alien monsters, causing several female colleagues to vomit on the spot; it was simply too disgusting.

Even seasoned investigators from the Fourth Investigation Division were chilled to the bone and got goosebumps when they saw this scene.

It wasn't just physical nausea, but also a deep sense of fear.

With their equipment, even grenades would be nothing more than a tickle.

Only the SAT, the Self-Defense Forces, or even the U.S. military could eliminate this monster!

"This monster has never appeared in any other records. Its size, shape, and indescribable form covered in countless black tentacles are unique among monsters. It's more like a Cthulhu-style monster," said Uchiha Senmon.

The Earth Grudge Demon that appeared in the dashcam footage truly shocked the Metropolitan Police Department. Its indescribable form, composed of countless tentacles, and its powerful, immortal life force, were very similar to the monsters in the popular Cthulhu Mythos in recent years.

If a monster from the Cthulhu series were to descend upon the vicinity of Tokyo, the consequences would be unimaginable.

However, the Metropolitan Police Department's medical team and psychological experts conducted comprehensive physical examinations and psychological treatments on the ambulance personnel.

Apart from normal excessive fright, there were no signs of abnormality, contamination, or mental disorder.

Thankfully, it was just a false alarm.

"The elusive superhumans were already a headache for the higher-ups, but if Cthulhu comes along, then Tokyo, no, the island nation, will probably be finished."

Section Chief Akagi gave a wry smile, took out his identification, found the person in charge who was conducting the on-site investigation, chatted for a few words, and then walked back dejectedly.

"As expected, there was no trace left in the explosion and fire, and even the death toll is unknown. The CCTV footage stored at the gas station was also lost. The Metropolitan Police Department is now using CCTV footage from both ends of the national highway to look for clues and confirm the number of victims," ​​Chief Akagi said.

Uchiha Senmon also looked somewhat sad.

He had seen far too many cases of people being swept up in supernatural events and never being recovered.

Although in Japan, only around four figures die or go missing each year due to supernatural events, a negligible probability for a population of 140 million, it represents a life-or-death, unforeseen calamity for the individuals involved.

"There's no hope of finding out where the superhuman 'Itachi' is."

Following the extraordinary battle in Ota Ward, based on fragmented conversations between Master Jiraiya and Sasori of the Red Sand, the Metropolitan Police Department deduced that the principle behind the teleportation of extraordinary individuals might be that they are projections from another world. After achieving their purpose, they would either deactivate the projection or return to the upper realm, leaving the Metropolitan Police Department powerless.

Having spent enormous amounts of manpower and resources searching without success, the Metropolitan Police Department has almost given up on searching for the superhumans at the societal level.

"The only clue we have now is that elusive container truck. According to the emergency center's phone records, the gas station staff found the truck overturned and called the police thinking it was a car accident," Section Chief Akagi said thoughtfully, stroking his three-layered chin.

Just then, Section Chief Akagi's phone rang urgently. He turned around with difficulty and took out his phone from behind his waist.

"What... Oh, Hyoudou... Damn it, how could this happen... Okay, I understand..."

The phone call lasted for more than ten minutes. During that time, Section Chief Akagi's expression was gloomy and uncertain. When he finally hung up the phone, his face was as black as the bottom of a pot.

"The situation is more serious than we thought!"

Uchiha Senmon's expression turned solemn as he sensed the seriousness of the situation from the fragmented conversation over the phone.

"The technical department has located the company affiliated with the truck based on its license plate. The owner has been murdered at home, and two of the trucks belonging to his company are missing. The other truck has also been found abandoned on a national highway near Aokigahara in Yamanashi Prefecture," Section Chief Akagi said with a sigh.

In other words, has the trail gone cold?

Uchiha Senmon frowned deeply.

"Based on the travel records of another container truck and the review of surveillance footage along the route, the Department of Technology discovered that after the two container trucks were stolen, they stayed in the suburbs at the border of Banqiao District and North District for a long period of time."

"What are you doing there?" Senmon Uchiha pressed.

"There's an underground shelter built before the war, but it's been contracted out to a private company. There are signs of extensive damage at the entrance to the shelter. The investigators have already gone ahead and found something very interesting inside." Section Chief Akagi's eyes, which were barely visible through his chubby cheeks, were filled with complex emotions.

"For example, there were traces of a large number of monsters living there for a long time; that underground shelter had actually become a monster's lair!"

"So that's how it is."

Uchiha Senmon's tone also betrayed his shock.

It's not surprising that a few monsters escaped the crackdown by the Fourth Investigation Division and the Fifth Public Security Division in Tokyo, but it is extremely unusual that a large number of monsters are hiding in this international metropolis.

Type A individuals, unlike those with superhuman abilities, cannot teleport; they leave a trace wherever they go.

"Could it be that someone..." Uchiha Senmon murmured in disbelief, a sudden thought flashing through his mind.

"It's too early to say for sure, but the owner of that private company has been identified! It's Chairman Hyodo of the Black Emperor Society."

Hyoudou, the chairman of the Black Emperor Society?

Uchiha Senmon remembered that when he was investigating a case of selling monsters on the dark web, he traced it back to Chairman Hyoudou.

However, Chairman Hyodo was a genuine superior citizen, and even the Prime Minister had to give him some face. In the end, he was only punished with a three-cup slap on the wrist.

Could it be that this old man is still up to his old tricks?

"Even if it's Chairman Hyoudou, we should notify our superiors and ask Chairman Hyoudou to cooperate with the investigation."

Uchiha Senmon knew very well that top-level figures like Chairman Hyodo were not people that a mere inspector or section chief like Akagi could apprehend; it would require the intervention of a bureaucrat at the ministerial level or above within the Metropolitan Police Department.

"It's no longer necessary. Chairman Hyoudou is dead, and the Chiba Prefectural Police Headquarters has already discovered his remains," said Section Chief Akagi.

How could that be?

"The situation is extremely urgent. The Superintendent General of Police has ordered an emergency meeting. Let's return to headquarters immediately."

"Yes, Section Chief!"

(End of this chapter)