I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 313 and 314: Shadow-level experts

The Other World!

The extraordinary origins and fall, the Age of Gods!

The Superintendent General of Police, the Governor of Tokyo, and others awoke from the illusion, their Adam's apples bobbing, their mouths dry with tension, and their shirts already soaked with cold sweat.

Although fragments of the truth had been glimpsed in conversations among extraordinary individuals such as Sasori of the Red Sand, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru, the intelligence analysis department and the Metropolitan Police Department's expert group had also developed many hypotheses and conjectures, some of which turned out to be correct by accident.

But when they "saw it with their own eyes" and received confirmation from Jiraiya himself, the shock they brought to everyone was unparalleled.

"The 'seed' caused the Age of Gods to rise to its peak and then decline, and the Age of Gods did indeed perish, but the end time of the Age of Gods was not consistent across the world. The Age of Gods in Japan barely survived until the Heian period, and then it came to a complete end."

Jiraiya sat casually on the sofa, picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker whiskey, and sneered:

"In Heian period Japan, all sorts of demons and monsters appeared, and it was quite a spectacle with a hundred demons walking at night! But it was just a last gasp before the end of the Age of Gods, and it was powerless to reverse the situation. After that, all supernatural beings disappeared from the earth."

The amount of information was so overwhelming, and the intelligence was so explosive, that everyone was stunned, as if their computers had shut down.

After the initial shock, there was a sense of absurdity, like something out of a fantasy, and an instinctive urge to deny it.

But actions speak louder than words.

The endless stream of extraordinary events and the transformation of myths and legends into reality, along with the gods and Buddhas who had been lurking in the shadows, began to tread the mortal realm, forcing even the most stubborn conservatives to stop burying their heads in the sand.

What Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, said is very likely the truth hidden behind mythology and history!

Did the end of the Age of Gods bring Ragnarok?

Professor Nagayama adjusted his glasses with trembling fingers, his eyes burning with passion behind the lenses.

Extraordinary beings do not arise from nothing; they live in a 'vacuum' and require a suitable environment, namely, a divine age filled with mystery and spirituality.

Just like whales, the apex predators of the ocean, they rely on the buoyancy of seawater to support their enormous bodies. If they don't return to the ocean in time when the tide recedes, they will surely die if they are stranded on the shore, not to mention other small fish and shrimp.

The same applies to the most unique and powerful deities among the extraordinary.

With the end of the Age of Gods, the gods, superhumans, demons, and monsters withdrew from the historical stage of the Earth's surface world.

Professor Changshan immediately imagined a lot.

Jiraiya's words enlightened him and further convinced him that his perspective on interpreting the extraordinary through myths and legends was correct.

Myths are a nation's collective memory, and are by no means baseless.

It is highly likely that the ancients compiled myths and legends such as the Kojiki and the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter based on their observations of humans and gods living together.

As for the parts of mythology that do not match the extraordinary world, they are inevitably inaccuracies and errors that have been passed down orally from ancient times over time.

We need folklorists like myself to correct mistakes, find valuable clues, and restore the truth!

The Superintendent General of Police and other seasoned politicians were terrified.

If gods truly strode across the earth and stood atop the clouds, then humanity would only be their servants and puppets, and modern civilization could never have developed to its current state.

For supernatural beings like Yamata no Orochi, Kaguya-hime, and the Akatsuki organization, who harbor malice towards humanity, destroying a feudal state would be an incredibly easy task.

In other words, modern civilization has developed to an unprecedented level, and humanity has even mastered the secret of nuclear fission, which gives us some confidence in the face of such a monster.

The end of the Age of Gods, though a transcendent twilight, was the dawn of human civilization.

Uchiha Senmon, on the other hand, looked thoughtful, his dark eyes unfathomable, as if he were pondering something.

Although the mystery of the gods' disappearance has been solved, many mysteries still linger.

For example, what exactly happened in 1990 that caused the already declining supernatural beings to revive? And why did it happen in Japan of all places?

And there's the Akatsuki, the Nine-Tails...

The bigwigs were so anxious they were scratching their heads, but they didn't dare to ask, for fear of incurring bad luck.

"Thump!"

Jiraiya picked up a pair of tongs, placed an ice ball into a glass, pretended to fiddle with it for a few moments, and then drank it all in one gulp.

"The wine of the southern barbarians has a unique flavor."

He slammed the empty glass down on the table, the ice puck making a soft clatter as it collided inside.

"After the end of the Age of Gods, the once unified surface world was separated from the inner world, and they gradually drifted apart, with the barrier between the two worlds becoming thicker and thicker. With the mystery gone and spiritual energy scarce, Earth can be called the Age of Dharma Decline."

Jiraiya picked up another glass filled with whiskey and placed it next to the empty glass, a complex and inscrutable expression on his face.

"By chance, tiny spatial rifts may appear between the two worlds, and mortals may have the opportunity to disappear into the inner world and return. However, it is utterly absurd for extraordinary beings in the inner world to cross over and descend to the surface through such small spatial rifts. Even gods and Buddhas would be powerless to do so."

The officials in the private room listened intently.

Jiraiya's words were also transmitted to the National Diet Building, the Imperial Palace, Yokota Air Base, and even overseas via the instant messaging tools they carried.

Countless intelligence analysis experts are working overtime to decipher every line and every word.

"Only a small number of the most powerful individuals can take this opportunity to project their own power from the inner world into the real world, forming their own shadow on the earth."

"An existence of this caliber is a major figure even in the underworld, known as 'King-level'!"

A Kage-level powerhouse!

The concept of top-tier combat power among superhumans that Jiraiya proposed instantly shocked everyone.

Then I couldn't help but chew it slowly.

The extraordinary being who can project his power across dimensions onto Earth is like a divine miracle; it's obviously no ordinary being!

"This explains why extraordinary individuals appear and disappear like teleportation. It turns out that what appears on Earth isn't their true form, but rather a projection, like a clone!"

The Superintendent of Police's expression changed, and he suddenly realized what was going on.

What has always troubled the Metropolitan Police Department the most is not the combat power of the superhumans, but their unpredictable teleportation ability.

Countless times, after the superhumans fought each other in the city, they left behind a mess and then disappeared without a trace.

The Metropolitan Police Department could only watch helplessly, filled with impotent rage.

With his exceptional memory, Uchiha Senmon's eyes flashed. Sasori of the Red Sand had also mentioned the term "Kage-level".

When he faced Master Shichi, he released a puppet made from a living person, known as the "Third Kazekage".

Some members of the expert group believe that the puppet's name is the Third Kazekage.

Now it seems that even Kage-level powerhouses have titles and a systematic lineage?

Although extraordinary beings have withdrawn from the historical stage on Earth, they can still interfere with the real world through projection.

Uchiha Senmon frowned, sensing that something was amiss.

Even if only a small group of top-tier, Shadow-level transcendent experts can interfere with reality, why have they been unheard of before, only appearing like bamboo shoots after a spring rain since April, frequently descending to the mortal realm?

Uchiha Senmon opened his mouth, but wisely kept it shut.

I was already offended by speaking out without permission before, and I can't make the same mistake twice.

"Lord Jiraiya. Are all the members of Akatsuki Kage-level shinobi?!"

Just then, the Governor of Tokyo couldn't hold back any longer and couldn't help but interject with a question.

"Didn't I tell you not to interrupt this immortal?"

Jiraiya showed absolutely no kindness to the Tokyo Governor, that scoundrel.

Although the question posed by the Tokyo governor resonated with many people, they still couldn't help but glare angrily at him.

Having finally seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Lord Jiraiya condescended to explain to the Japanese government the world truth hidden behind mythology and history.

What if the Governor of Tokyo, acting on his own initiative, spoils Jiraiya's mood and stops talking altogether?

Even if the Governor of Tokyo were to commit seppuku, he would still be guilty!

"Red bean paste, a secret Marseille flavor!"

The Governor of Tokyo, disregarding the spilled liquor on the floor, immediately charged down like a tiger.

In just 0.1 seconds, he completed a perfectly executed dogeza (a traditional Japanese prostration), bowing down to Jiraiya.

"Hmph. Get up."

Jiraiya glanced at the Tokyo governor kneeling on the ground, and generously forgave his rudeness and inconsiderateness.

"Arigato! Lord Jiraiya!"

The Governor of Tokyo got up from the ground with a grateful look on his face and bowed repeatedly to express his thanks.

Since he climbed to a high position, he hadn't performed the prostration ceremony for many years. Fortunately, he had been practicing regularly, and it came in handy today!

However, I knelt down too quickly, and for a moment my arms felt a little sore and swollen.

I started working out as soon as I got back; hard work never betrays you.

"Although Kage-level powerhouses can project their power into the real world through spatial rifts, it presents many limitations and constraints for us, and is fraught with difficulties."

Jiraiya picked up the glass that had been filled with whiskey and poured it into the empty glass that contained ice balls.

Uchiha Senmon followed Jiraiya's movements and looked down.

Only a third of the liquid had been poured when it overflowed from the glass containing the ice ball, but Jiraiya ignored it and let it flow freely on the table.

The vast majority of the drinks were wasted.

"The spatial rifts rise and fall in a whirl, without stable coordinates. Even with tremendous effort and a pitifully low probability, only a small portion of the power can ultimately be projected into the lower realm."

Jiraiya put down his empty wine glass and said seriously, "Moreover, it involves a great risk. The death of a projection will endanger the original body. At best, it will severely damage one's vitality; at worst, it will lead to death and the annihilation of one's soul! Therefore, even Kage-level powerhouses will not easily interfere with the real world."

but……

Uchiha Senmon silently recited in his heart.

As expected, Jiraiya paused for a moment and said:

"However, changes are taking place in the Dharma-ending Age, which has lasted for thousands of years since the end of the Age of Gods."

Everyone in the private room held their breath.

They had a premonition that the mystery that had been troubling the Japanese government since the 19th year of the Heisei era was finally about to be unveiled.

"According to my investigation, about fifteen years ago, starting in your current calendar, which is Heisei 19, the boundary between the inner and outer worlds began to break down, and more and more spatial rifts appeared."

Jiraiya raised his head, looked around at everyone, and said, word by word.

"The mystery and spirituality of the underworld have also permeated the real world, and the spirits and ghosts that were extinct on the surface have begun to reappear in the world."

The mystery has finally been solved! It turns out that the origin of the monsters and evil spirits that suddenly appeared in Japan after the 19th year of the Heisei era was actually like this!

The Superintendent General, who has been in charge of the investigations of Section 4 and Section 5 in dealing with supernatural incidents, became increasingly agitated.

Fifteen years!

Uchiha Senmon's expression was indescribably complex, with a hint of sadness deep in his eyes.

I don't know if it's for the Uchiha Sage Clan themselves, or for all the citizens who have died or been harmed in the supernatural event.

"As time went by, the spatial rifts accumulated and grew larger, eventually forming stable channels. By April of this year, the rifts had grown large enough to send projections into the real world without any obstruction."

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances and nodded repeatedly.

So that explains why members of the Akatsuki organization have been able to repeatedly cause trouble in Japan.

"Alright, that's pretty much the gist of the matter. I've been talking to you bunch of old men for ages, and now my mouth is dry."

Jiraiya picked up the glass containing the ice ball and drank it all in one gulp, letting out a satisfying sigh.

"What a waste of time! It was so much more enjoyable chatting with the girls before. I just can't muster any enthusiasm for this bunch of grown men. Can't you find some pretty girls to be officials?"

The Tokyo governor and the Minister of Defense, who are usually high-ranking officials, were being lectured like elementary school students, meekly obeying without daring to show any dissatisfaction.

The group opened their mouths, as if they wanted to say something, but dared not speak.

"Oh, you can speak now."

Jiraiya poured himself a few glasses of wine to moisten his throat, raised his eyelids, and chuckled:

"Although you still have many questions, this immortal is already tired. But this immortal is not some kind of demon, so I will mercifully allow you to ask three questions."

Everyone's expression changed drastically, and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads from the tension.

They have no room for negotiation now.

The following three questions will inevitably affect the future of millions of people in this country.

It is no exaggeration to say that Japan has now reached a historical turning point in its national destiny.

We must be extremely cautious!

"I have not yet answered the previous question."

Jiraiya grinned mischievously, glanced at the Governor of Tokyo, and said:

"That's right, all members of the Akatsuki are Kage-level shikigami! Now there are still two questions left."

(End of this chapter)