I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 339 and 340: Love Like Rain Stopping

"Takasaki-neechan, bring us two more pitchers of beer."

A light drizzle fell from the dim sky onto the Takasaki Izakaya, but it did little to cool down the lively discussion inside.

There is only one topic in it, naturally.

That is extraordinary, extraordinary, extraordinary!

"I was there on the night of the battle at Senso-ji Temple!"

A corporate slave, his tie ripped open, tossed back his head, chugged down more than half a glass of beer, and said with a flourish:

"If it weren't for Lord Taishan's intervention, I would have rolled up my sleeves and taught that masked guy a lesson. Let me tell you, back in high school, I was known as the 'Fighting Prince'!"

"I never expected our little company to be so full of hidden talents! I'm here to interview Mr. Tateishi, an ordinary employee. What is your extraordinary ability?"

"He can drink a ton of alcohol and never get drunk!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The drunkards at the table burst into laughter, staggering and laughing uncontrollably.

Three days have passed since the press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence, but the public outcry it sparked shows no signs of abating; on the contrary, it has intensified.

Whether in traditional television media or online, news and discussions about the extraordinary are everywhere 24 hours a day, and are talked about by countless people around the world.

Six major television stations broadcast extensive science popularization programs about all aspects of the extraordinary.

Various experts took to the stage, economists discussed and concluded that it would be extremely beneficial to the Japanese economy; military observers solemnly analyzed whether the leash around the neck of the pacifist constitution would be loosened, and so on.

And its popularity online is even more terrifying.

Twitter's servers have been crashing repeatedly over the past three days due to the surge in traffic; it's unclear how many times they've gone offline.

Once the server stabilized somewhat, the trending topics list was filled with supernatural-related topics such as "extraordinary beings," "Lord of Mount Tai," "monsters," and "Asakusa Incident."

This unprecedented fervor is not surprising at all.

The public recognition of superhumans and deities, their emergence from history and mythology, is a groundbreaking event in the history of human civilization.

Unless aliens descend upon the White House in a UFO, there is absolutely no way that current events can overshadow it.

Public opinion is surging, with countless people engaging in heated discussions online and in real life to express their unrestrained imagination and passion.

"Wasn't tonight supposed to be the release of information about superhumans? And that supernatural department...?"

A drunkard was slurping an octopus leg, making crunching noises as he looked toward the television inside the izakaya.

"Damn it, why isn't it starting yet? We're getting so impatient!"

Takasaki An stood sullenly at the counter in the food area, cutting up a mackerel.

The girl seemed a little absent-minded, and with a sudden movement of her elbow, she knocked over a cup.

The cup rolled and was about to fall off the table when another girl quickly caught it.

"I'm sorry, sister..."

Takasaki Tsuki smiled quietly, put the cup away, blinked, and asked her younger sister, Takasaki An:

"Xing, you've been out of sorts these past few days. Is it... because of Uchiha-kun?"

"Um."

Takasaki An nodded, and said with a hint of worry:

"Sister, didn't you say that he hasn't been to school for several days since that day in Asakusa? I'm worried..."

A young girl's heart is always poetic.

Takasaki Tsuki could guess a little about her younger sister's thoughts.

"Didn't the official announcement say there were no casualties in the Asakusa Incident?"

Takasaki Tsuki comforted him, "Besides Uchiha-kun, there are also some students from Jinguji who aren't at school. They probably haven't returned to Tokyo yet."

Although the Tokyo Metropolitan Government tried its best to reassure the public, stating that everything was over and that Tokyo was now very safe.

However, many citizens who fled to other places that night remained on edge and continued to observe the situation.

"Is that so..." Takasaki An was still worried.

Just then, the blue curtain of the izakaya was lifted.

"Welcome... Uchiha-kun, what brings you here!?"

Naruto Uchiha strode across to the opposite side of the cooking area, raised his hand to the Takasaki sisters, and greeted them.

Wearing a white shirt, he looked very clean and refreshing.

"Good evening. I just happened to be passing by and saw that the izakaya had reopened, so I came in to take a look."

It's been over a month since I stopped working part-time at the izakaya, so today feels like a return visit.

Naruto Uchiha looked around the store. During the prime evening hours, the store was about 70-80% full, which was pretty good.

Hotels and izakayas in Tokyo are also doing brisk business, which can be seen as a necessary expenditure for revenge spending and watching the drama unfold.

"Takasaki, how is your father, Boss Takasaki, recovering?"

"Yes, I've been discharged from the hospital. The doctors said it was unbelievable. The amulet I got from Senso-ji Temple was indeed very effective. Kannon Bodhisattva really is... ah..."

A look of joy appeared on Takasaki Tsuki's face, but then her smile turned somewhat awkward.

After all, Senso-ji Temple has now been razed to the ground.

Uchiha Naruto chuckled.

The fact that Boss Takasaki recovered could not possibly be due to a miracle from Guanyin.

Because Uchiha Naruto killed the scumbag blond brother of the Takasaki sisters, his condition worsened, and Takasaki Tsuki had to take care of her father, so the izakaya had to close down.

Naruto Uchiha naturally felt no guilt, but he considered himself to be a person of humanity.

Having enjoyed the delicious bento boxes from Takasaki Izakaya a few times for free, I decided to lend a hand since it was just a small favor.

"Uchiha-kun, what would you like to order?"

Takasaki asked, then seemed to remember something, her expression becoming somewhat flustered.

"No, no, no... Dad isn't in the shop right now, but I did talk to him about Uchiha-kun. Dad also thanks you for helping out at the shop. It's nothing, but I won't take your money."

"Then I won't be polite. I'll have a serving of Nanban fried chicken and a glass of iced cola."

Naruto Uchiha didn't mince words and started ordering right away.

"Can I make this fried chicken?"

From the moment Uchiha Naruto entered, Takasaki Anzu, who had been stealing glances at him, asked hesitantly.

Takasaki Tsuki looked at Uchiha Naruto, who nodded indifferently.

"Can."

Takasaki An suddenly became lively, her eyes sparkling, and began preparing the ingredients needed for the dish.

Uchiha Naruto was also a little surprised. In just one month, his younger sister had changed from being a wild and unruly little cat to learning the quiet and refined manner of her older sister, Takasaki Tsuki.

However, he didn't take it to heart.

A girl's mood is like the weather on a mountaintop—it changes in an instant, and even the Sharingan can't see through it.

Seeing her younger sister, who was originally gloomy, now running around like a deer, Takasaki Tsuki began to have some doubts.

Uchiha's character and academic performance are commendable, and he is especially handsome. It is precisely because of this that she thinks Uchiha and Anzu are not a good match.

The golden-brown fried chicken, along with tartar sauce and lemon wedges, was quickly served together.

Uchiha Naruto picked up a piece with his fork, dipped it in the sauce, and put it in his mouth.

"How is it?" Takasaki An asked, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Uchiha Naruto remained noncommittal, picked up another piece, chewed it carefully for a while, then looked up at Takasaki An and smiled:

"The bento box that Takasaki-san brought me, you made the rest of it, right?"

Takasaki An was taken aback, her cheeks flushing crimson with a mixture of shyness and inexplicable joy.

"Can you taste the difference? Mine..."

"While I haven't reached Takasaki's level yet, this Nanban fried chicken is a significant improvement."

Uchiha Naruto spoke frankly.

Takasaki An's chest pounded, and her face felt like it was on fire.

"Takasaki-san, there's something I need your help with."

Naruto Uchiha took a quick bite and then turned to Takasaki Tsuki and said:

"Because of my father's job change, I have to transfer schools from Jinguji. I've been dealing with this for the past few days. The formalities are complete. It's a real shame that I can't say goodbye to my classmates in person. Please tell them for me."

Upon hearing this, the Takasaki sisters were both stunned.

While Takasaki Tsuki was still surprised, Takasaki An's face turned pale.

"Uchiha-kun..."

Takasaki Yue glanced at her younger sister, about to ask her something, when she was drowned out by the sudden commotion that erupted from the izakaya.

"They're here! They're here!"

"You've kept me waiting for ages!"

The TV on the wall was playing a channel from Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).

TV Tokyo, known for its capriciousness, continues to broadcast anime regardless of any unexpected events, even managing to air a food program during a meeting between the leaders, thus creating its legendary status.

These past few days, I've also put aside my aloof and arrogant demeanor and dutifully broadcast news about extraordinary events all day long.

"The department that deals with paranormal events is officially called the 'Paranormal Police Department'!"

The television presenter appeared serious and spoke clearly and fluently, briefly introducing the structure, personnel, and superiors of the Supernatural Police Department.

However, the customers in the izakaya only half understood what they were hearing and were not interested.

"The head of the Super Police Department is Mr. Uchiha Senmon, formerly of the Fourth Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department! He is also a superhuman who made great contributions in the Great Eruption of Mount Fuji and the Asakusa Incident!"

The scene shifts, and a man with a straight posture and handsome appearance appears in front of the camera.

"We, the Uchiha Sage Clan, upholding our responsibility to all the people, hereby swear that we will do our utmost..."

After much anticipation, the mysterious Minister of Extraordinary Abilities finally revealed his true form.

Everyone in the izakaya craned their necks to look at the television.

An uproar erupted immediately!

"So young!"

"Wow, that's so cool."

"Is he really a superhuman? Isn't he just the lead actor in some big-budget movie?"

For viewers glued to their television sets, the first impression of the Uchiha Senju was that he was as handsome as a TV star, which created a sense of unreality.

However, with his new hairstyle, Uchiha Senmon exuded the aura of a superhuman, his sharpness was so intense that it felt like his eyes were about to be burned, yet he was unable to look away.

At the same time, the television station also began to release the resumes of Uchiha Senmon.

A high-achieving student with a degree from Dongda University.

He has worked in a classified department dealing with supernatural crises for over ten years, and is highly experienced and distinguished.

He demonstrated remarkable command and skill in numerous extraordinary events.

In short, it's about forcibly instilling the concept of the Uchiha Sage Clan being extraordinary and unique into the audience.

Uchiha Naruto looked at the slicked-back hair of the Immortal Sect, a strange look appearing in his eyes.

"Why did you change your hairstyle?"

Although he certainly exudes an aura of majesty and dominance, giving off the feeling of a great figure, I don't know why I always have a strong sense of déjà vu.

After the special program ended, the izakaya was in an uproar, with the noise almost lifting the roof off.

"What is the annual salary? How much does an extraordinary person earn annually?"

"Although it wasn't said, the Metropolitan Police Department's general officers earn 20 million, so the supernatural officers must earn at least ten times that!"

"Wow, that's two hundred million!?"

A drunken middle-aged man scoffed at the others:

"Shortsighted! Money is the least valuable thing; power and strength are priceless treasures."

In the coming new era, the importance of the Supernatural Police Department will far surpass those of all those other miscellaneous departments. It is conceivable that the person in charge of this department will rise to become a powerful figure with immense influence and authority!

Moreover, there is a supernatural power even greater than authority.

If a person has no dreams, what's the difference between them and a salted fish?

No one who is a corporate slave wants to grow up to be one during their teenage years.

Money, power, and strength are things etched into a man's bones; just hearing about them makes one's blood boil and one's blood surge.

Especially after a few cups of horse urine, let alone becoming extraordinary, becoming an immortal or ancestor is not out of the question, and even Cthulhu can be destroyed with a flick of the finger.

"Why didn't this extraordinary power fall on me? This guy called Uchiha, apart from being a little better looking than me, he's not anything special."

Some people sighed and groaned, pounding their feet and beating their chests.

"Ha, he was a student at Tokyo University before he became a superhuman. You're just a junior college student, how can you even compare to his toes?"

As Takasaki Tsuki listened to the guests' discussions, her gaze shifted back and forth between the television screen and Uchiha Naruto, filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"This minister is also named Uchiha..."

The surname Uchiha is very rare.

Moreover, Uchiha's eyebrows and eyes do indeed bear a resemblance to those of the Uchiha Department Head.

And then there's what Uchiha mentioned about his father's job changes—it's practically obvious what's going on.

Even so, Takasaki Tsuki still feels incredibly unreal.

My classmate, who used to work at an izakaya (Japanese pub), actually has a powerful ministerial father?

"Young Master, it's almost time."

Several men in black suits wearing sunglasses walked in from outside the izakaya, lifting the curtain. They were burly and had sharp expressions, clearly bodyguards.

The patrons in the izakaya, who had been boasting under the influence of alcohol, wisely shut their mouths.

Naruto Uchiha frowned, taking in the changes in the expressions of the other customers in the shop.

I never imagined I'd be a second-generation rich kid.

"Don't cause trouble for the store."

After finishing the last piece of Nanban fried chicken, Uchiha Naruto stood up decisively, bowed slightly to the Takasaki sisters as a farewell.

"I'll leave the matter of saying goodbye to my classmates to you. Goodbye, Takasaki-san, and Anzu."

The Takasaki sisters are twins; whatever the older sister can think of, the younger sister, Takasaki Anne, can also think of.

Staring blankly as the boy in the white shirt walked out the door, Takasaki An covered her face with her hands, and a soft sob escaped through her fingers.

Takasaki Yue lovingly embraced her younger sister and stroked her head.

They and their Uchiha classmates are from a different world.

Although her younger sister's budding romance didn't blossom into anything, her feelings were definitely not in vain.

Naruto Uchiha walked out of the Takasaki Izakaya and stretched out his palm towards the sky.

The light rain that had been falling earlier had already cleared up without anyone noticing.

A black sedan was parked nearby, and the bodyguard stepped forward to open the car door.

For some reason, Naruto Uchiha glanced back, then got into the black sedan without looking back.

"Let's go."

(End of this chapter)