I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 299 and 300: We're on the Moon, Just Finished a Dungeon

"Ring ring—"

The glass wind chimes hanging under the eaves emit a soft, lingering, and beautiful sound as the breeze blows.

"Immortal Sect, Immortal Sect."

Uchiha Senmon's eyelashes fluttered a few times, and he slowly opened his eyes. What came into view was a face that haunted his dreams.

"Mikoto?"

"Ah, you're awake."

Before her stood a young woman dressed in a white kimono with cherry blossom patterns, smiling gently, a hint of heartache flashing in her eyes, as she reached out to stroke the corner of Uchiha Senmon's eye.

"Immortal Sect, why do you have such a sad expression and even shed tears while sleeping? Did you have a nightmare?"

"..."

Uchiha Senmon involuntarily raised his hand and grasped Mikoto's hand that was resting on his face, lost in thought.

After a long while, the Uchiha Sage finally spoke:

"Really? So... it was a dream? That's wonderful..."

"You really had a nightmare. While you were sleeping, you were frowning and talking nonsense, and you even shed tears. It made me a little worried."

Mikoto wiped away Uchiha Senmon's tears, stood up, and said gently:

"Working in Tokyo must have been tough lately, so I'm taking a vacation back to my hometown in Shizuoka Prefecture this year to relax for a few days."

With that, Mikoto walked into the room from under the eaves.

Uchiha Senmon looked up at the outside. He was sitting under the long eaves of the Japanese-style wooden house, and could see the fresh snow covering the top of Mount Fuji in the distance.

Is this my hometown in Shizuoka Prefecture?

"I made tea and added some bellflower petals that I got from my mother. I heard that they can help with nightmares."

Mikoto came over carrying a tea tray with a few pieces of wagashi (Japanese sweets) and a cup of steaming tea on it.

"It's still better to be back in our hometown. Although it's not as lively as Tokyo, the air here is so fresh, which is good for our child. Mom and Dad are also really looking forward to the birth of our first child."

Mikoto put down the tea tray, sat down next to Uchiha Senmon, and stroked her slightly protruding belly as she spoke.

"Sakura... I think if it's a girl, Sakura, let's call her Sakura, Uchiha Sakura, that name sounds so cute. I love cherry blossoms the most too."

Mikoto's face shone with maternal radiance.

Watching this scene, Uchiha Senmon was completely mesmerized.

Ah, that's right. The time spent waiting for my child to be born is the happiest moment of my life.

"Immortal Sect, what are you daydreaming about? Haven't you woken up from your dream yet?"

Mikoto poked Uchiha Senmon's cheek with her finger, and said somewhat angrily:

"You haven't answered me yet: if this child is a boy, what name will you give him?"

"..."

Uchiha Senmon remained silent, gazing at Mikoto with a tender gaze that made one's cheeks burn for a long while, before pulling her into his arms.

"We're an old married couple, it's so embarrassing to be like this. If Nami-ru sees this, she'll make fun of me, her older sister."

Mikoto blushed and immediately hugged Uchiha Senmon's back with both hands, revealing a happy smile.

"Hehehe."

"This is wonderful... Even in a dream, I'm so happy to meet you, Mikoto..."

Uchiha Senmon buried his face in Mikoto's neck, his voice choked with emotion.

"What are you talking about? The Immortal Sect?"

"Mikoto, even if you can no longer hear me, I still want to tell you that our child is a healthy boy, it's Naruto, Uchiha Naruto."

Uchiha Senmon raised his head, a tear glistening in his eyes, followed by two black tomoe appearing in them.

"And also, I..."

In an instant, feeling his consciousness surface, Uchiha Senmon opened his eyes.

"You were able to break free of this illusion on your own. It seems you have a talent for illusion magic."

The two tomoe in Uchiha Senmon's Sharingan spun, then returned to normal. He turned his head and saw that Kabuto Yakushi was looking at him with a hint of appreciation.

Looking around, the Uchiha Sage found himself still wandering in the bottomless passage of Lake Motosu, surrounded by golden bubbles that looked like full moons.

Hideo Tosu and Mineko Yuki floated in the water with their eyes closed, their faces filled with happiness even in their sleep.

"I'll buy any birthday gift my daughter gives me, no matter how much it costs."

"Dad, Mom, and..."

"These golden bubbles are actually an illusion. Being caught in this illusion is like being locked in a cage made of memory fences, unable to extricate yourself from the happiest memories."

"Where is the priestess?"

"How could this level of illusion be effective against the priestess of Hourai Island? She's already done it first," Kabuto Yakushi laughed.

"What about Tosu and Yuuki?"

Although Uchiha Senmon had broken free of the genjutsu himself, he was not even a beginner in the mystical realm and had no idea how to break free of genjutsu for others.

"It's nothing."

The apothecary circled around to the hero of the roost, placed one hand on his forehead, and raised the other hand in front of him in a hand seal, uttering a low shout:

"untie!"

An unusual energy fluctuation emanated from Kabuto Yakushi. Tori no Hideo's eyelids twitched, and he groggily opened his eyes, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth.

"Huh? Wasn't I having a birthday party at home? How did I end up here...?"

Next, Kabuto Yakushi repeated the same trick, waking Mineko Yuuki from her sweet dream.

"If there's nothing else, let's continue. This illusion only works the first time; we don't need to avoid those golden bubbles anymore."

Uchiha Senmon breathed a sigh of relief. Kabuto Yakushi was truly knowledgeable and experienced; this time, as a teammate, he actually gave off a very reliable feeling.

Seeing Kabuto below, Senmon Uchiha leaped up and caught up with him.

"Mr. Yakushi Kabuto, I have a question for you."

Even in Lake Motosu, he could speak without any hindrance. Uchiha Senmon raised the blue mark on the back of his hand and said:

"You said that the five of us correspond to five different elements. Which one am I?"

The roc swimming behind the two also quietly pricked up its ears.

"I am an Earth Release user, while the policewoman is a Fire Release user, just like Lord Tobi. That's why Lord Tobi was able to transfer the mark on his body to the policewoman. The gentleman covered in stitches corresponds to the Water Release."

Kabuto turned his head and glanced at Hideo Tosu, speaking slowly and deliberately.

"Wait, I'm a water-type?" Bird Hero couldn't help but interject.

"That's right, the water element in your body is very obvious; it's immediately noticeable."

"It's Kabuto Yakushi who said this meaningfully."

"I did a lot of research before going out to sea to find mermaids and Penglai Island. You are not only water-based, but also full of the salty and dampness unique to the ocean."

ocean?

What is the origin of that evil god covered in black tentacles? Could it really be Cthulhu, who sank to R'lyeh in the South Pacific?

Tosu Hideo's expression changed, as if Yakushi Kabuto had already discovered the existence of the evil god within him.

Kabuto, seemingly unfazed, continued:

"Water, fire, and earth are relatively common among the five elements, while the other two are less common. The priestess corresponds to the invincible and unstoppable power of the metal element, while you correspond to the power of the wood element."

Is it associated with the element of wood?

Uchiha Senmon looked at the blue mark on the back of his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Although they managed to guess roughly based on color and the process of elimination, the Uchiha Sage Sect still has some doubts and questions.

If it were the same fire attribute as Tobi and Yuuki Mineko, he could understand it, but why would it be the wood attribute?

Moreover, compared to the fiery and aggressive fire element, the wood element gives the impression of being vibrant and harmless.

If possible, the Uchiha Sage Sect would prefer a more destructive and powerful supernatural force.

Wood-attribute magic is likely more inclined towards healing and defense, which the Uchiha Sage Sect is not entirely satisfied with.

While I was deep in thought, after swimming for who knows how many meters, the light in front of me finally changed.

That's it!

"Be careful! These golden bubbles are not natural; there must be guardians around them," Kabuto warned.

The three members of the Uchiha Sage Sect straightened up and took off the safety on their guns.

"Splash!" "Splash!"

Several people jumped out of the water at the same time, back to back, surveying their surroundings as if facing a formidable enemy.

After they emerged from the Motosu Lake passage, they found themselves in a huge underground cavern. The lake water glowed with a soft white light, so their visual experience wasn't significantly affected.

Transparent white bubbles were piled up everywhere on the shore, making it look like a bubble factory.

In one corner of the cave lay a giant crab, two or three stories high, with vibrant colors, but it was already torn to pieces.

Like a fiddler crab, its enormous left claw was pierced through from the front, along with its indestructible shell.

The group looked at each other, speechless.

"The shrine maiden's power is as terrifying as ever. I don't want to be her enemy again, especially after she acquired your Metropolitan Police Department's sniper rifle."

The pharmacist spread his hands and smiled wryly.

Uchiha Senmon picked up a fragment of crab shell from the ground, squeezed it in his hand, and felt that it was even harder than rolled steel.

The priestess of Hourai Island is probably powerful enough to rival Itachi Uchiha.

Even when facing Kaguya-hime, who was as powerful as a god, he was even more formidable.

If it weren't for the possibility of finding a powerful ally, the Uchiha Sage Sect would never have accepted the mission to seal Kaguya.

"This place is like home to the priestess, no wonder she's so impatient."

Kabuto adjusted his glasses and pointed diagonally to his right:

"Let's go, there's a breeze here, it should be the exit."

The cave ceiling is jagged and haphazardly arranged, with thick white quartz pillars resembling stone columns, shimmering with light.

After walking a few steps, Uchiha Senmon frowned and asked Tosu Hideo and Yuuki Mineko:

"Don't you guys feel like something's wrong?"

"It's a bit strange, but I can't quite put my finger on it."

"I feel that way too."

After walking a short distance, Uchiha Senmon finally discovered where this strange feeling came from.

He looked up at the cliff face, tentatively jumped on the spot, and suddenly soared to a height of more than three meters!

"It's gravity! The gravity here is only half that of Earth, no, it's probably less than a third!"

Uchiha Senmon quickly told the others about his discovery.

Tori no Hideo also tried it out. With the blessing of the Earth Grudge Technique, his physique was stronger than that of Uchiha Senmon. He almost accidentally crashed into the cave ceiling.

"Mr. Kabuto Yakushi, where exactly is this place?"

"You should be prepared, this might not even be the human realm anymore, we might not even be able to tell if it's Earth. We've been summoned to the Moon City, a place untouched for thousands of years."

Yakushi Kabuto pushed up his round glasses, a hint of excitement in his voice.

Uchiha Senmon and the others, each with their own thoughts, did not continue the conversation.

Following the sloping passage leading upwards, the group walked for more than ten minutes before finally emerging from the cave.

"Miko-sama!"

The cave's exit is a cliff overlooking the sea. In the whistling sea breeze, the Hyuga shrine maiden, dressed in scarlet hakama and white robes, is gazing intently at the 'sun' in the sky.

"Where exactly is this place?"

"The island is floating in the sky?"

The group walked to the top of the sea cliff and stood behind the Hyuga Shrine Maiden, gazing into the distance. They were all speechless with astonishment, too shocked to speak.

Before me stretched an endless sea where the sky met the sea, but the horizon was not convex; rather, it was noticeably concave.

As we all know, the Earth is a sphere. When looking at a sailboat entering the harbor from the shore, you will see the mast first, and then the hull.

This is because the horizon is slightly concave, but it is so long that the human eye usually cannot see it.

"It's not that the island is floating in the sky; it's the visual illusion caused by the sea distorting into a circle!"

The Uchiha Immortal was somewhat bewildered, constantly looking left and right, and began to analyze their current latitude, longitude, and location.

However, no matter how you look at it, you can't tell the difference; common geographical knowledge is completely overturned here.

Is there a sun underground?

Mineko Yuuki raised her hand to shield her eyes from the bright light, looked up at the sphere radiating dazzling light in the sky, and asked blankly.

"We entered Lake Motosu at 22:57 p.m., and it took us 31 minutes to swim in the lake and come out of the cave. It's not even midnight yet."

Uchiha Senmon glanced at the mechanical watch on his wrist, frowned, and said:

"Even considering the possibility that the flow of time in places like Rotten Axe and Dragon Palace is different from that of the outside world, the size and brightness of this sun are still abnormal. Either we are no longer on Earth, or this sun is man-made."

"An artificial sun? Is that even possible?"

Although the location of the Moon City is likely in another world or dimension separated from the human world, the spiritual light that flashed through the various clues still made the Uchiha Immortal Sect feel dizzy.

That's absolutely a fantasy!

"Could this be the interior of the moon?!"

(End of this chapter)