I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 290 and 291: The Arrow of Destruction that Sweeps Away All Evil!

The bombshell news of the suspected eruption of Mount Fuji spread like wildfire throughout the world.

It's no exaggeration to say that in this global village era, if a foreign leader had diarrhea and accidentally soiled his pants, the whole world would know about it in less than an hour.

Moreover, the blood-red barrier covering Mount Fuji is directly exposed to the view of millions of people.

It immediately surged to the top of the trending searches and spread throughout the world.

Of course, the average person doesn't know the inside story of the monster breaking free and wreaking havoc on Mount Fuji; they just spread rumors that Mount Fuji was ablaze with flames, possibly indicating an eruption.

Following last week's Extraordinary Battle in Sapporo, the world's attention is once again focused on Japan, even though Japan certainly doesn't want this attention.

The last time it was this lively was when Prime Minister Abe was single-handedly defeated, and the whole world celebrated like it was a holiday.

However, compared to their previous gloating and easygoing attitude, netizens from all over the world are now somewhat worried, after all, this is the world-famous Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site.

If it erupts, won't the volcanic ash travel across the ocean, worsen smog, and pollute the atmosphere?

Even worse, if Mount Fuji erupts and triggers natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis, the sinking of the Japanese archipelago is a minor issue, but if it affects the country itself, that would be a huge problem!

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At the foot of Mount Fuji, all major roads leading in and out have been blocked and traffic control measures have been implemented. Residents and tourists of Kawaguchiko Town have also been evacuated to other places.

The Self-Defense Forces stationed nearby are on high alert, with various armored vehicles ready to go, armed helicopters circling overhead, and U.S. soldiers frequently seen among them.

Regarding the catastrophe of demons running rampant and ghosts roaming after the seal of Mount Fuji was broken, in the past, the Self-Defense Forces might have used the pretext of exercises or disaster relief to painstakingly invite various experts to "debunk" or, in other words, spread rumors to whitewash the situation.

However, after revealing their secrets to the public during the Extraordinary Battle in Sapporo, they simply gave up and stopped trying to explain anything further.

In the operations room located in Kawaguchiko Town, Uchiha Senmon frowned and confirmed with Grace, an investigator from the Fifth Public Security Section:

"The Hyuga Shrine Maiden of Hourai Island has already entered the barrier, hasn't she?"

"Yes, after Tobi and Kabuto collected all five treasures to open the seal on Mount Fuji and set up a barrier, she went straight across the barrier and entered the mountain." Grace looked at the Uchiha Senmon, a strange light flashing in her blue eyes.

Given the gravity of the situation, Section 5 could no longer keep its secrets to itself and disclosed more classified information about Penglai Island to Section 4.

Uchiha Senmon, traveling by helicopter from Tokyo to Mount Fuji at breakneck speed, had already seen it several times.

"The clues have been connected. The Akatsuki organization collected five treasures, including the Buddha's stone bowl, the Penglai jade branch, and the dragon's head jade, to break the seal on Mount Fuji and release an unknown god. As for Kabuto Yakushi, he wanted the elixir of immortality contained within the seal."

Uchiha Senmon pondered for a moment, then frowned and said:

"But if it's about breaking the seal on the gods, why are there hundreds of monsters appearing, and why are they constantly killing and devouring each other?"

During the hour or so that the large barrier enveloped the temporary operations room, it did not come away empty-handed.

For example, they discovered that this was possibly the legendary energy barrier, allowing entry but not exit, restricting the monsters from leaving and forcing them to fight each other within it.

They also mobilized satellite reconnaissance and sent helicopters to observe from outside the barrier, counting that the number of monsters appearing on Mount Fuji was around one hundred.

As these monsters fought amongst themselves, their numbers dwindled, and now they are less than half of what they used to be.

But this is by no means good news, because the slain monster will be devoured by the victorious monster, or more accurately, its flesh and blood will be fused into the latter's body, changing its form.

This makes the already enormous, ugly, and ferocious monster even bigger and more terrifying!

Satellite images even captured images of a monster that had undergone three mutations and evolutions, whose every move caused the earth to tremble, a stark contrast to its original form.

"This doesn't resemble a blood sacrifice; it's closer to the practice of refining poisonous insects!"

The Japanese are no strangers to witchcraft and sorcery.

Poisonous insects, snakes, lizards, and other venomous creatures are placed in a sealed container and allowed to kill and devour each other. The last one remaining, having gathered all the essence of the deadly poisons, is called "Gu".

Using Mount Fuji's grand barrier as a container, hundreds of yokai were thrown into it—that's truly an extraordinary feat.

I wonder what kind of powerful demons will emerge from this internal strife.

and many more.

The Uchiha Immortal Sect had a flash of inspiration.

Could the "Gu" created when these hundreds of demons merged into one be the very thing sealed within Mount Fuji?

"Inspector Uchiha, the Imperial Household Agency has called again to urge us on."

Uchiha Senmon's expression changed slightly, then he nodded and said, "Understood, I will immediately lead a team to rescue His Highness the Prince."

Grace immediately became anxious upon hearing this and quickly tried to dissuade him:

"Uchiha-kun, the situation at Mount Fuji is unclear and extremely dangerous. The airborne rescue team we sent out has been completely wiped out!"

"Thank you for reminding me, Grace. I understand the importance of this."

Uchiha Senmon then looked at Tori no Hideo, who had been standing silently to the side:

"Mr. Tosu, are you ready?"

"I, Inspector Uchiha, I'm fine." Tosu Hideo's lips trembled a few times before he finally made up his mind and said.

"Uchiha-kun..."

"Thank you for your concern, Grace. But there's no need to persuade me any further; I have my reasons for having to complete this task."

Uchiha Senmon's gaze sharpened, then he forced a relaxed smile:

"The situation on Mount Fuji isn't as dangerous as everyone imagines; the number of monsters has decreased by more than half, hasn't it?"

For such a vast mountain as Mount Fuji, even hundreds of monsters could not possibly turn every inch of land upside down and exterminate everyone. Among the thousands of tourists, only a portion were killed.

Prince Akishino is surrounded by several guards, so his chances of survival are not low, barring any major misfortune.

After the first rescue operation failed, the Imperial Household Agency, in a great hurry, approached the Superintendent General of Police, asking him to send people to rescue Prince Akishino.

After all, the current Supernatural Countermeasures Headquarters is just an organization on paper.

Finally, this dangerous task fell to Uchiha Senmon, who was under investigation for suspension.

Although Section Chief Akagi's guilt was irrefutable, the timing of the Uchiha Senmon's exposure of this scandal was terrible; it was practically a backstab, putting the local faction at a disadvantage in the political struggle.

Some people took their anger out on the Uchiha Senmon and ordered him to be suspended from his duties pending investigation.

Of course, the official reason given was to protect the mental health of the Uchiha Senmon, since he had just shot and killed his senior and superior, Section Chief Akagi.

Just like how US police officers get a long leave after emptying their magazines, the Metropolitan Police Department is following suit, showing its commitment to humanitarianism.

However, there is still no definite answer as to how long the suspension investigation will last.

After learning that the Two-Faced Demon was lurking in the cabinet, the Uchiha Sage Sect, whose hearts were burning with anguish, could no longer endure this indefinite period of isolation and investigation, which was tantamount to house arrest.

The assignment of this mission to the Uchiha Senmon is, for some people in the Metropolitan Police Department, an opportunity for him to redeem himself. Even if he fails, they can still cope with the pressure from the Imperial Household Agency.

But for the Uchiha Sage Clan, wasn't this also an excellent opportunity?

Rescuing Prince Akishino would certainly be a great achievement. The higher they climb and the more power they gain, the more likely the Uchiha Sage Sect will be to find the murderer who killed Mikoto.

"Since Uchiha-kun has made this decision, then I can only wish you good luck in your battles!"

Grace pursed her lips, a complex expression on her face.

"Okay, thank you."

Uchiha Senmon led Tori Hero out of the operations room, facing Mount Fuji.

A bright full moon shone over Mount Fuji, radiating a holy glow. The supermoon hung low, as if it were pressing down on the summit of Mount Fuji.

"Has it been too long since I've admired the moon? Tonight's full moon, though beautiful, has an eerie beauty to it..."

The Uchiha Senmon, harboring ulterior motives, withdrew their gaze.

According to Itachi Uchiha, the secret of the Uchiha clan lies within the Naka Shrine, which is buried on Mount Fuji.

The secret of unlocking his Sharingan was naturally not revealed to a second person by Uchiha Senmon.

Besides power, the Uchiha Sage Sect also needs to obtain enough strength for revenge.

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The Kusushi Shrine is located at the 10th station of Mount Fuji, at an altitude of over 3500 meters, where the air is thin and the climate is cold.

Inside, dozens of shivering hikers huddled together, while a hundred meters outside the Kusushi Shrine, intense demonic energy clashed, and two enormous creatures were engaged in a fierce battle.

"Awooo!!"

Amidst the terrifying roar, flying sand and stones rained down on the roof of Kusushi Shrine, crackling and popping like a violent storm.

The survivors were completely silent, not daring to even breathe loudly, for fear that their breathing would attract the attention of the two monsters.

But their eyes, which were constantly fixed on the demons fighting fiercely outside the window, would turn hopeful as they looked at the old priest praying in the shrine.

This person was none other than the head priest of Asama Shrine, the old priest Kubota, who had met the Uchiha Sage once before.

After accidentally learning the truth about the world and the existence of gods and Buddhas, the elderly priest abandoned the foundation he had built up over his entire life at Asama Shrine and tirelessly came to Kusushi Shrine atop Mount Fuji to practice asceticism day and night.

But to everyone's surprise, a large number of monsters escaped from the volcano!

Hikers who were planning to spend the night at the 10th station of Mount Fuji to enjoy the supermoon and the sunrise over the sea of ​​clouds saw a horde of monsters rushing out with a stench. They immediately ran away crying and screaming, and many instinctively hid in the Kusushi Shrine.

They encountered the old priest who was practicing asceticism and prayer inside, and it was like seeing a lifeline; they clung to him and refused to let go.

Even if you've never eaten pork, you've seen pigs run. That red glow that blots out the sky and covers Mount Fuji must be the legendary barrier, right?!

Are those monsters that fly out on clouds sealed away?

Since barriers and monsters have appeared, then mages, priests, and shrine maidens must also exist.

For example, this old priest in front of me, with his white hair and beard and an air of otherworldly wisdom, must be a clergyman with great magical powers!

Everyone firmly believed that, amidst the chaos and demons of Mount Fuji, the only safe place was beside the old priest.

Although the old priest offered some explanations, no one believed him. They thought he was just being modest, and no one wanted to leave. More and more people fled into the Kusushi Shrine.

The first few hours were relatively peaceful, but Kusushi Shrine was not a quiet place after all. Now, two terrifying monsters were fighting fiercely, causing a bloodbath.

Both monsters had evolved two or three times through devouring, their demonic energy surging wildly and their bodies becoming enormous. Their battle caused chaos and eclipsed the sun and moon.

Finally, a giant-like monster snapped its opponent's neck, opened its mouth and bit its abdomen, tearing its intestines apart.

"roar!"

The flesh and blood of the defeated creature fused into its body, and another monster's head grew from its abdomen, deformed and disgusting like a stitched-together monster.

The victorious monster did not leave. Its head, which had emerged from under its belly, twitched its nose and let out a cry towards the Hisushi Shrine. Then, the monster stomped heavily on the ground, causing the earth to shake!

"Waaaaah! Look outside! A monster is coming this way!"

"Help! Your Excellency, please use your invincible magic to think of a solution!"

"Hey, Master, aren't your spells ready yet?! There's no time!"

The survivors inside the Hisashi Shrine erupted in uproar, with desperate cries, despairing roars, and pleas for help filling the air, all displaying similar reactions in the face of a life-or-death crisis.

The old priest knelt down tremblingly, muttering incantations, and prayed with utmost devotion to Konohanasakuya-hime, the guardian deity of Mount Fuji enshrined at Asama Shrine.

"May Princess Konohana protect you!"

However, Princess Konohana no Sakura did not perform any miracles.

The monster that underwent its fourth mutation and evolution was as big as a moving hill.

It merely reached out and gently grabbed, like opening a food package, effortlessly ripping off the roof of Kusushi Shrine.

"call--!!"

A foul-smelling gust of wind emanated from the gaping maw of the ferocious and terrifying monster.

The old priest's legs gave way, and he collapsed to the ground, his mouth agape as if he were suffering from dementia, making incoherent sounds, but unable to utter a single word.

Seeing the old priest in such a disgraceful state, the last glimmer of hope of those who had hoped he could display his divine power and subdue the demons was ruthlessly extinguished.

Just when they could only wait to die, a dazzling and bright light, like a speeding silver dragon, pierced through the giant monster, shattering its entire body and scattering it all over the ground.

Amidst the astonished and awestruck gazes of the crowd, a stunningly beautiful black-haired witch lowered her bow and slowly walked towards them.

(End of this chapter)