I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 240 and 241: Three Things

The day after the fire in the Airin slum, which was also the last day of the Golden Week holiday in May, Hideo Tosu arrived at Osaka General Hospital carrying a bulging black backpack.

Beneath the withered, pale human skin mask of the Bird-Staying Hero, several blue veins bulged and throbbed as if alive. He covered his face and squatted on the ground.

"Murder! Murder! I've killed someone again!"

Not only were those two gang leaders involved, but they also set a fire. The Yakuza members on the first floor, whom they had knocked unconscious, are probably in grave danger as well.

Including the members of the Matrigu group I killed in Shizuoka City, I now have more than twenty lives on my hands, too many to count!

The hero of the roosting bird used his left hand to dig at the human skin mask on his face with such force that he almost tore it off!

Tears streamed uncontrollably down his face. Torii Hero looked at the tear stains on his hands, which vaguely turned into bright red bloodstains—the marks left by those he had killed.

He used to be an urban office worker who had never even killed a chicken, but now he has become a cold-blooded executioner and a murderer.

How many people must be killed and sacrificed to the evil god before it is satisfied?!

After another massacre, Torii Hero seems to feel the evil power given to him by the evil god growing stronger within him. The increasingly powerful evil god's power is also eroding his will until he falls into an abyss and is doomed forever!

Rather than ending up like this, it's better to...

At this moment, Tosu Hero felt not only intense self-loathing, but also suicidal thoughts.

But when he thought of Hana and the mother of his child, even though they had only been separated for a few days, the thought that they would never have the chance to meet again made Tosu Hideo feel unbearably painful.

"Waaaaah..."

The hero's cries drew the attention of a nurse passing by the hospital, who stopped and asked with concern:

"Sir, are you alright?"

"I'm sorry, I lost my composure and caused you trouble."

Seeing his embarrassing state witnessed by a young nurse who was about the same age as his daughter, Tosu Hideo felt a little ashamed. He wiped away his tears, stood up from the ground, and forced a smile at the nurse.

"Sir, hang in there, things will definitely get better."

The nurse sighed. She had witnessed too many joys and sorrows in the hospital. When a grown man like this broke down and cried uncontrollably on the ground, it was definitely because of his family, not for himself.

But she was powerless to do anything but offer a few words of encouragement that cost nothing.

"Thank you! Thank you!"

With a somewhat reserved expression, Hero Tosu saw the nurse off.

Hideo Tosu thought of Masamichi Moribe, who was still in critical condition in the ICU. He sighed, and the guilt that welled up in his heart made him less inclined to commit suicide.

He was supposed to protect Moribe's family in his place, but he failed to do so.

They couldn't even find the culprit; the only thing they could do was use the ill-gotten gains looted from the yakuza as medical expenses for Masamichi Moribe.

After handing the money over to Reiko, the mother of Masamichi Moribe, he should leave Osaka and continue his life on the run.

Tosu Hideo walked along the hospital corridor toward the agreed-upon place. He had already called Reiko to ask her to come and collect the money.

Turning the corner, sure enough, one could see a woman with a haggard appearance, sitting or lying down anxiously waiting.

"that……"

Upon seeing the hero Tosu, Reiko's eyes lit up, but her face was filled with unease.

"Hmph! The medical expenses that Moribe Masamichi needs are all in there."

Tosu Hero had no liking for this woman and gave her a cold shoulder, casually tossing his heavy black backpack at her feet.

Reiko quickly unzipped her backpack, revealing bundles of Fukuzawa Yukichi's body, some of which were even stained with blood.

"Yes, I'm sorry."

Reiko stared at the astonishing amount of banknotes inside, speechless at first, then her face filled with shame as she stammered.

"Don't apologize to me." Tosu Hideo said coldly, his face stern. "You're apologizing to Moribe-kun, Moribe Masamichi, and that other child."

After yet another massacre, Tosu Hero's murderous aura has also risen.

Reiko shivered involuntarily, her face paled, and she stammered, "I'm...sorry..."

"Didn't I tell you? Don't apologize to me. What's the use of apologizing!" Tosu Hideo frowned and threatened.

"And I'll be coming over for a check-up in a few days. You must use every penny of this money for the treatment of the Mamiya sisters. If I find out you've misappropriated it for yourself and your lover, I'll make you wish you were dead!"

This is just intimidation.

Hero Tosu didn't know how long his disguise could fool the police, and given the serious incident he had committed in the Love Neighbourhood slum last night, the police might soon be coming after him.

Osaka Prefecture is now a dangerous place, and it's no longer advisable to stay there for long.

Based on what Tosu Hideo observed in secret, this fickle woman, although cold-hearted towards Moribe-kun, still had some genuine affection for her two daughters. It's unlikely that she would abandon them and abscond with the money.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

At this moment, Reiko was like a broken record, unable to say anything other than "I'm sorry".

The hero, Tori, was extremely annoyed and prepared to reprimand him.

Just then, he noticed with keen insight that the doctors, nurses, and cleaners who had been walking back and forth in the hospital corridor had disappeared without a trace, as if they were actors taking their final bow.

The hero of the Birch Ridge immediately became alert.

"Bang!"

The doors to several nearby wards were opened, and a group of people in black suits filed out.

"Good morning, Mr. Tosu! The Metropolitan Police Department has been waiting for you."

Standing in the crowd, the middle-aged police officer at the head, wearing glasses, with a refined and handsome appearance and an outstanding appearance, took out a police ID card and nodded politely to the hero of the Bird Quarry.

Hero Tori quickly turned around and looked back. Several men in black suits had appeared on the way back, blocking the passageway completely.

He is now completely trapped.

"You! You actually called the police!"

Tosu Hero glared angrily at Reiko.

"I'm sorry." Reiko clutched the backpack full of banknotes tightly in her arms, lowering her head and avoiding eye contact with Tosu Hideo.

"Please don't blame this lady. We approached her to ask for her cooperation," the middle-aged police officer said with a kind and sincere smile and impeccable manner.

Hero Tosu glanced at the name on the police officer's badge.

Uchiha Senmon!

The fourth investigation division of the Metropolitan Police Department has the rank of inspector.

"You...you've finally come to arrest me?"

Torii Hero looked around in a flustered manner and said in a hoarse voice.

Although the men in black suits didn't draw their guns, many of them had their hands on their bulging backs, as if they might pull out a gun at any moment if they made any sudden movements.

Although I now have more than one heart and am not so afraid of bullets, with so many police officers around, escaping will not be so easy.

If we use the power of an evil god, it's not impossible to break through...

His body was taut, and beneath the hero's robes, the black tentacles of the Earth Grudge Worm were already emerging from his wounds, making a rustling sound.

But this would inevitably lead to bloodshed!

After a fleeting glint of murderous intent in Torii Hero's eyes, all that remained was hesitation and struggle.

If Tosu Hideo can't bring himself to kill those Yakuza who don't deserve to die, is he going to go on a killing spree against innocent police officers? After killing them, his whereabouts will be exposed. Even if he manages to break out of the hospital and out of Osaka Prefecture, can he break out of Japan?

The thought of having to fight against the entire state apparatus filled Hideo Tosu with a sense of powerlessness.

Moreover, since the Metropolitan Police Department came to my door and accurately gave me my name even while I was wearing a human skin mask, it means that my fake death has been exposed. If I resist, will it implicate Hua Ling and the mother of my child?

Tosu no Hideo was never a decisive person; the more concerns he had in his mind, the weaker his courage to fight to the death became.

"Mr. Tosu, perhaps you have some misunderstanding." Uchiha Senmon's attitude was very friendly. "Although our Metropolitan Police Department has been investigating your whereabouts, it's not to arrest you, but rather to communicate and cooperate with you."

"Exchange and cooperation?"

The hero of Bird's Nest stood there dumbfounded.

"That's right."

Uchiha Senmon pushed up his black-rimmed glasses and chuckled.

After arriving in Osaka Prefecture yesterday at noon, he ordered the officers from the Fourth Investigation Division who came to provide support to take over the public surveillance network of Osaka Prefecture and quickly review the surveillance videos along the way, starting from the Osaka subway station.

The Bird Hero only became an extraordinary person by chance, unlike those extraordinary people from other worlds who have the ability to teleport and are nowhere to hide from the surveillance videos in the streets and alleys.

The Metropolitan Police Department staff worked overtime and in shifts around the night to investigate, and quickly located Tosu Hideo's position and his route after arriving in Osaka Prefecture. Even the phone card he had just bought in Osaka Prefecture was being monitored by the Metropolitan Police Department's special task force.

"Mr. Tosu, you're probably worried about the dispute with the Shizuoka City's designated violent group, the Asato Group, so you're... laying low." Uchiha Senmon casually turned the page on his escape from justice.

After confirming in Shizuoka City that Kamen Rider was Hero Tosu, a network of relationships and a psychological model of Hero Tosu were quickly established. For such a new superhuman with a clean record and deep family ties, the expert group recommended to approach him amicably and use a policy of appeasement to recruit him.

Uchiha Senmon agreed wholeheartedly, and he was well aware of Tori no Hideo's concerns and weaknesses, so he got straight to the point.

"Our police investigation revealed that Mr. Tosu was merely acting in self-defense to protect his family. Our police had no intention of arresting Mr. Tosu."

"But, but I not only killed the Matrigu group... yesterday, I also killed many people for money..." Tosu Hideo's face was full of pain.

Uchiha Senmon turned his head and looked at the backpack full of banknotes in Reiko's arms, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Tosu Hideo's burning of the Kodokai branch last night was naturally not kept from him. Even Tosu Hideo's purpose in robbing the money was thoroughly investigated after questioning Reiko.

"Everyone, withdraw. I need to speak with Mr. Tosu alone," Senmon Uchiha ordered.

"But……"

"This is an order! Everyone, stand by at the hospital entrance," Uchiha Senmon said decisively.

Isn't he afraid that I'll take this opportunity to run away?

Tori no Hideo found it hard to believe, but after Uchiha Senmon gave the order, the police officers in black suits dispersed in droves, and the corridor was empty.

"Mr. Tosu took money from the yakuza not for his own enjoyment, but to help a seriously injured girl. This is robbing the rich to help the poor, and it can be called a righteous cause!"

"But I also killed many people..."

"Murder? Can scum from yakuza groups even be considered human? Mr. Tosu's actions were nothing more than pruning pests in the garden."

The Uchiha Sage Sect scoffed at this, sneering:

"Because of these criminals, countless kind citizens have been harmed, tossing and turning in pain, unable to sleep. I believe that any good citizen will support you."

Tosu Hero's expression froze.

The Uchiha Inspector's words were not entirely unreasonable. If he hadn't obtained the power of the evil god, he would have perished in the Aokigahara Forest long ago.

Not only that, but even Hana Rei and the mother of her child will fall victim to the Mato Group. If anyone can destroy the Mato Group before this happens, I will undoubtedly consider him a hero.

"Of course, some of what I said is politically incorrect. So please keep it a secret, Mr. Tosu, otherwise I might be disciplined by the section chief if it gets out," said Uchiha Senmon somewhat embarrassed.

"But……"

Uchiha Senmon's words made Tosu Hideo feel a little better, but he still felt somewhat guilty.

"Mr. Tosu, I can tell that you're running away from something, and there's also a sense of self-abandonment."

Uchiha Senmon said sincerely, "Whatever you think or do is your freedom, but please think about your family before you act."

"Don't leave regrets for yourself and your family!"

Thinking of Hua Ling and the child's mother, Tori Hero's expression became visibly more shaken.

If he could, he wouldn't want to live in anonymity, wandering the world and never see his wife and daughter again.

Judging from the attitude shown by the Metropolitan Police Department now, perhaps we really can return to the warm and happy daily life of the past?

Uchiha Senmon's expression was sincere and earnest, his voice carrying a convincing power: "Mr. Tosu, if you have any concerns, please speak frankly. The Metropolitan Police Department will do everything in its power to help you!"

"I have three things I can't let go of."

(End of this chapter)