I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 259 and 260: Jiraiya, one of the Three Legendary Sannin

"Drizzling sound—"

The inky black fire of Amaterasu continued to blaze even amidst the continuous rain, burning away the broken walls and ruins on the ground, leaving the earth riddled with holes and revealing the black and yellow soil beneath.

The black flames, capable of burning anything, were terrifying. If they were to spread and engulf the city, perhaps even the remaining half of Sapporo would be lost.

Orochimaru first looked at the continuous black flames that resembled hellfire, then at the majestic Susanoo, and finally at Itachi Uchiha's Mangekyou Sharingan with the terrifying gaze of a venomous snake peering into the birds in the nest. He couldn't help but stick out his tongue and lick his left eye.

"This is the power of the Mangekyou Sharingan! Spallanzani!"

Itachi Uchiha remained oblivious to Orochimaru's chilling gaze.

Uchiha Itachi stretched out a hand and pointed forward. In the direction where the Yamata no Orochi had been reduced to ashes, a fist-sized turquoise pearl floated up from the raging black fire, its light swirling.

The pearl seemed to possess the power to ward off fire; the black flames that could melt gold, refine stone, and even easily burn reinforced concrete could not harm it in the slightest.

"The Dragon Head Jade is one of the five treasures mentioned in The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter."

The superintendent of police, whose memories were triggered by the keywords and the scene, frowned.

"But how come the dragon head jade is on the body of the Yamata no Orochi?"

"The jade in the dragon's head is the dragon pearl hidden in the dragon's mouth or under its chin. As Zhuangzi said, 'A pearl worth a thousand pieces of gold must be in the deepest abyss, under the chin of a black dragon.'"

Professor Changshan, with his extensive knowledge and prodigious memory, pushed up his glasses and began to quote extensively from classical texts.

"In East Asian culture, dragons and snakes are inherently one and the same. The Huainanzi records that during the Spring and Autumn Period, Marquis Sui saved a large snake that had been broken in two. The snake then gave him a pearl in return, which is the Marquis Sui Pearl, which is comparable to the He Shi Bi."

"After Susanoo killed the Yamata no Orochi, he found the Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi from its tail; and it is not surprising that a Dragon Head Jewel dropped from the seven-headed Yamata no Orochi that appeared in Sapporo."

The Akatsuki organization and Orochi went to war because they wanted to seize the Dragon Head Jewel.

The Akatsuki organization has been elusive in Tokyo for some time, as if they are searching for something.

The Superintendent General of Police began to let his imagination run wild.

Are the Akatsuki organization collecting the five legendary treasures of Princess Kaguya?

The stone bowl from before the Buddha of King Enma was hidden by Tobi of the Akatsuki organization and smuggled back to the human world into the ghost of Professor Kurokawa, the demon doctor. It is now kept in the secret base in Yokosuka Port. The Hourai Jade Branch has also appeared in the world. There is also the Fire Rat Fur and the Dragon Head Jade that have fallen into the hands of the Akatsuki organization. Only the whereabouts of the Swallow Shell are unknown.

The Superintendent General of Police is not naive enough to believe that the Akatsuki have gathered all five treasures to propose to Kaguya-hime; there must be a grand, unspeakable conspiracy behind it all.

"I didn't expect to be able to obtain the Dragon Head Jade in the human realm. After all, true dragons have already disappeared in the celestial realm. Although it is only a descendant of the Yamata no Orochi with a mottled bloodline, it is still a dragon species. This inferior Dragon Head Jade should be usable enough."

Orochimaru stuck out his long tongue and licked the corner of his mouth, a greedy glint in his eyes, before reaching out to grab the Dragon Head Jewel.

"With this dragon head jade, my power will be greatly restored."

Suddenly, Susanoo raised an arm and slammed it down, flattening Orochimaru!

The Superintendent General of Police looked at the footage transmitted by the drone and his pupils contracted. Was the Akatsuki organization having internal strife?

As if sensing something, Itachi Uchiha raised his head and looked at the drone. In his eyes, which were as captivating and majestic as those of a god, a black triangular windmill was turning.

Even through an electronic screen, his sharp edge was evident, putting a lot of pressure on the Superintendent General of Police.

Even so, the Superintendent General of Police gritted his teeth and stared wide-eyed at the electronic screen.

"The Sharingan's pattern is different from the previous black three-pointed star pattern. What secrets does this eye hold?"

The Mangekyou Sharingan of Itachi Uchiha, as seen through the drone's lens, has returned to its original black three-tomoe form, and the orange-red Susanoo surrounding him has also vanished.

He reached out and removed the dragon-head jade, tucking it into his black sleeve with red clouds.

"Itachi-kun, you really wanted to kill me just now, didn't you? Aren't we comrades in the same organization? How could you be so ruthless? It's chilling."

Orochimaru, who was thought to have been crushed by Susanoo, emerged soaking wet, grinning sinisterly.

"Orochimaru, I have never trusted you, nor have I ever considered you an ally."

Itachi Uchiha said coldly.

"This Dragon Head Jade is not something you can covet. It is indispensable to break the thousand-year seal on Penglai."

"That being said, your killing intent is far too strong. Itachi-kun, are you jealous of your younger brother coming to my side?"

Orochimaru chuckled sarcastically, "You can't blame me for this. I never coerced Sasuke-kun. He came to me willingly in order to gain the power to take revenge on you! Itachi-kun, do you want to know how Sasuke-kun is doing? He's been training very hard so he can kill you."

"..."

Uchiha Itachi remained expressionless and silent, but the killing intent emanating from him grew increasingly fierce.

"Heh, how scary, Itachi-kun."

A hint of apprehension and a strange expression flashed in Orochimaru's pale golden eyes, and his smile faded.

"Right now, my projection is no match for you. Having finally descended to the human realm, I don't want to leave empty-handed. Let's coexist peacefully for now."

Orochimaru's neck, supple and boneless, rotated 180 degrees, glanced around, and his slender tongue licked the corner of his mouth like a snake, saying:

"Now that we have the Dragon Head Jade, let's leave. That lord is still waiting for us to report back."

Are these two monsters really going to leave like this?

The superintendent of police, who had been closely monitoring the situation using lip-reading, suddenly changed his expression, but then clenched his fist helplessly.

They have to admit that they are currently helpless against the Akatsuki organization, and even if they wanted to send the Self-Defense Forces there, it would be too late.

But watching the two members of Akatsuki just pack up and leave like that was truly unbearable.

"The art of rooftop collapse!"

Above Itachi Uchiha and Orochimaru, a dark cloud seemed to have appeared, casting a shadow that blocked out the sun. An enormous frog descended from the sky and sat down on the two of them.

"Boom!"

Amidst a deafening roar like a mountain collapsing and the earth splitting apart, the few remaining ruins were crushed in one fell swoop.

"Clam?!"

"What kind of monster is it now?!"

"It's a toad, no, it's a frog!"

The sudden turn of events caught everyone in the conference room off guard, leaving them all speechless.

The dark clouds over Sapporo have gradually dissipated. Although satellite images cannot capture the outlines of ordinary people like those taken by a nearby drone, the enormous creature at the scene is so large that it can be clearly seen by satellite.

This is a giant frog that is nearly 20 meters tall, with a belt around its waist and two large katana that are more than ten meters long stuck in its back.

Not only were the important figures in the conference room dumbfounded, but the local survivors outside the ruins of Sapporo also broke down in despair.

They have experienced unimaginable disasters today, suffering not only physically but also mentally, their values ​​shattered.

First came the Yamata no Orochi, then the orange-red skeletal giant, and now a frog the size of a hill has appeared.

Sapporo is just a small city in Hokkaido. What makes them think that so many monsters would condescend to cause trouble?

If you monsters want to have a team-building activity, wouldn't it be more fulfilling to trample and destroy the modern skyscrapers of Tokyo or the scenic spots of Kyoto?

"There seems to be someone on that giant frog's head?" Prince Akishino, with his sharp eyes, exclaimed.

"Frog, could it be...?"

The Superintendent of Police had a sudden inspiration and immediately ordered the drone on site to adjust its altitude and aim at the camera.

"It really is Jiraiya, the Toad Sage! Even he's shown up!"

A tall, gray-haired man dressed like a Kabuki actor stood on the head of the giant frog.

The toad sage who appeared in the Myoboku incident is believed by the Metropolitan Police Department to be very likely the prototype of Jiraiya, the protagonist of the folk legend "Jiraiya Gouketsu Tan" from two hundred years ago!

"Yo!"

Jiraiya noticed the drone camera was filming him, stretched out a hand to wave, then tossed his hair and started singing and dancing on the frog's head while wearing wooden clogs:

"All of you in the present world were once the Three Legendary Sannin, now you are Sages! The toad demon of Mount Myōboku is none other than yours truly, Jiraiya! Please guide me... Ooh!"

The frog beneath his feet suddenly began to shake violently, causing Jiraiya to stumble and slip, falling to the ground. He yelled in exasperation:

"Hey! Gamabunta, I'm showing off, don't shake it!"

It wasn't that Gamahiro was hopping around randomly; rather, two enormous skeletal arms were extending from beneath him, supporting Gamahiro's body.

Finally, with a final, powerful throw, the toad's body slammed heavily onto the ground, causing an immediate earthquake.

Itachi Uchiha reactivated his Mangekyou Sharingan, and the orange-red half-skull giant enveloped him.

Susanoo in its first form!

"The legendary divine power, Susanoo."

Standing atop Toad Hiro, Jiraiya abandoned his previous playful and irreverent demeanor, his expression turning serious as he looked at Susanoo and said:

"And those eyes, the power of their eyes is astonishing. To develop the Sharingan to this extent at such a young age, only that guy who slaughtered his entire clan... 'Itachi'."

Orochimaru stood beside Susanoo, a sinister, venomous grin spreading across his face.

"Orochimaru, it seems you've really joined a remarkable organization."

"Jiraiya, why aren't you hiding in that toad cave on Mount Myōboku? What are you doing in the human world? Are you here to chase me?"

Orochimaru's face revealed a sinister expression as he extended his hand towards Jiraiya and said:

"Have you changed your mind and want to accept my invitation to join Akatsuki? You're warmly welcome; we're desperately short-handed right now. Even someone as mediocre as you can be of use."

"Hahaha, Orochimaru, you've become quite the joker, haven't you? But you know that's impossible."

Jiraiya laughed, but there was no smile in his eyes.

"Jiraiya, what are you doing here? You're not here to avenge Sarutobi-sensei, are you? That's all ancient history, decades ago. It's pointless to keep bringing it up." Orochimaru spread his hands and said helplessly.

"I originally thought the Akatsuki were a bunch of whimsical madmen and dreamers, but I recently learned that your true purpose is to break... the seal."

Jiraiya glanced at Itachi Uchiha, his lips moved a few times, but he glossed over the crucial point, as if some mysterious and unpredictable force had silenced him.

"Since that's the case, I can no longer stand idly by. It's a good day to settle our scores, Orochimaru!"

Even a fool can have a moment of brilliance. Jiraiya, even your stupid stone head has its moments of wisdom.

Orochimaru's vertical pupils contracted to needle-like thinness, and his pale face could no longer contain his killing intent. After a cold smile, he said to Uchiha Itachi:

"If we leave this toad alone, it will definitely become a stumbling block for Akatsuki. This is a rare opportunity, Itachi-kun, let's join forces and take it down!"

Itachi Uchiha glanced indifferently at Orochimaru, then turned his gaze to Jiraiya, who was standing atop Gamabunta, his Mangekyou Sharingan swirling in his eyes.

"No, I'm no match for this person. Even with luck, we can only manage a draw. Adding you in the mix would have the same result."

"The Jiraiya before me is nothing more than a projection descended from the heavens, just like me. With your Mangekyou Sharingan and Susanoo, you'll definitely be able to defeat him!"

"Perhaps so, but I have no intention of joining forces with you."

Itachi Uchiha's face showed signs of fatigue, his Mangekyou Sharingan had degenerated into three tomoe, and his Susanoo had melted away.

"Is it because your eye power and body can't hold on anymore?" Orochimaru asked, a strange look flashing across his face.

To deal with Orochi and the Air Self-Defense Force, Itachi Uchiha used Susanoo for a long time, and even used Amaterasu. He is not at his peak now.

"While I appreciate your praise, you and Orochimaru are both major sinners of the Akatsuki. I'm sorry, but I'm going to kill you and Orochimaru together right here."

Jiraiya's expression was solemn, and he even revealed a rare hint of killing intent.

"And those eyes of yours are far too dangerous! They could even be the fuse that ignites the destruction of the Three Realms."

Jiraiya raised his foot, stomped his clogs on Gamahiro's head, clasped his hands together and quickly formed several hand seals, then roared.

"Toad Guang, prepare the oil!"

At Jiraiya's feet stood Gamahiro, a toad head the size of a house, its cheeks bulging, spewing out a deluge of toad oil from its mouth like a geyser.

Jiraiya, in perfect coordination, immediately spewed a burst of fiery energy from his mouth, igniting the toad oil.

Fire Release: Toad Oil Flame Bullet!

(End of this chapter)