I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 342 and 343: Wind Shadow

A gust of yellow sand shot out from the gourd's mouth, directly blasting away the monster that was biting Shan Che's shoulder.

Yamashita Tetsu was overjoyed at having escaped from a desperate situation.

When they were at their wits' end, they encountered this sand gourd and even gained its approval.

This must be a revelation from the king!

Yamashita Toru glanced at the black monster, which was trapped and unable to move, enveloped in heavy sand. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he reached out and grabbed it.

A sand waterfall funeral procession!

"boom!"

The black monster was crushed and turned into black smoke that rose into the air.

"Hahahaha!!! That's it, this is the power I want!" Yamashita Tetsu laughed maniacally.

Seeing that things were going badly, the other monsters tucked their tails between their legs and tried to make a quick getaway.

"Not a single one will escape!"

Having been chased and nearly killed by these trashy monsters, I'm definitely going to vent my anger and beat them while they're down.

Just then, Yamashita Tetsu's expression changed drastically, and his vision went black. He felt that all the strength in his body had been drained by the sand gourd.

Does the sand gourd consume so much mana?

With just one strike, he exhausted all his strength.

"Ah, no..."

Yamashita Tetsu was in pain all over his body. His hand, which was pressed on the sand gourd, slid down weakly, leaving a shocking bloody handprint.

"Awooo..."

The black monsters, who had initially appeared to be trying to escape, were as cunning and cruel as hyenas. They immediately sensed the extremely weak aura of Yamashita Toru.

Gradually, they surrounded the prey, eager to pounce and bite.

Now, unable to even move his little finger, Yamashita Tetsu could only helplessly submit to being slaughtered, and couldn't help but scream in anguish:

"My lord, save me!!!"

Swish swish!

Countless cyan sword lights crisscrossed, and in the blink of an eye, they enveloped the entire Buddhist temple like a spider web.

The hideous monsters, unaware of what had happened, suddenly had their heads severed from their bodies as they leaped into the air, leaving them in pieces.

A gentle breeze swept by, and they all turned to ashes.

"Click."

At that moment, the soft sound of swords being sheathed reached Yamashita Tetsu's ears.

Looking up, what came into view was a petite little girl dressed in a white top and red bottom shrine maiden outfit, with white tabi socks and straw sandals on her feet.

A lovely girl with delicate features, like a doll, somewhere between a girl and a young woman, with snow-white skin like fragile porcelain, her bangs covering her right eye, and her other eye looking cold and indifferent.

"It's the Kazekage, one of the Five Kage, Lord Tsukimi!"

Yamashita Toru was both surprised and delighted.

Time seemed to have frozen over Lady Tsukimi; her appearance and figure were exactly the same as they were three years later, allowing Yamashita Tetsu to recognize her at a glance.

Lady Tsukimi was his savior who rescued him from Yokosuka Port.

After joining the organization, Yamashita Tetsu was directly under the command of this man.

"Kazekage-sama!"

Wind Shadow?

Tsukimi Riha tilted her head, a look of confusion on her small face.

Yamashita Tetsu immediately understood.

At this point in time, there are only three of the Five Kage, and Lord Tsukimi has not yet been bestowed the title of "Kazekage" by the King.

"Lord Tsukimi... Eek!"

Yamashita immediately changed his mind, but the next second, the hair on his body stood on end and he broke out in a cold sweat.

"Why do you know my name?"

Tsukimi Inaba's right eye glanced at him without any emotion, as cold as ancient ice, chilling him to the bone.

"And how did you enter the master's world?"

Yamashita Toru choked on his words.

"A thief? Or a spy for the government or Akatsuki? But they're too weak..."

Tsukimi Inaba sized up Yamashita Toru, and his cool demeanor began to shift towards danger.

Yamashita Tetsu, who was reincarnated three years later, is now an unregistered resident, unable to defend himself and with no way to explain his origins.

Even if he were to reveal that he came from three years in the future by reversing time, such a fantastical story would not necessarily be believed by Lady Tsukimi.

We must get the king's endorsement!

"Lord Tsukimi, I have extremely urgent information that I must report to the King in person!" Yamashita Tetsu said urgently.

"How could someone of such dubious origin possibly be allowed to see the master?"

Tsukimi Inaba's expression grew increasingly cold.

The battle-hardened Yamashita Tetsu immediately sensed the killing intent emanating from Tsukimi Inaba.

Kazekage Tsukimi no Inaba is one of the earliest veterans to follow the King. He is responsible for guarding and protecting the organization and is privately known as "the King's loyal dog".

Later, this nickname somehow reached Lady Tsukimi's ears, and she wholeheartedly agreed with it.

In conclusion, no one can match Lady Tsukimi's loyalty to the King.

For a suspicious person like myself, whose identity is unknown, to ask to see the king so readily would violate Lord Tsukimi's taboo.

"Ah...ah..."

Yamashita Tetsu opened his mouth to defend himself, but the oppressive aura emanating from Tsukimi Inaba deprived him of even the ability to speak.

In a daze, Yamashita Tetsu had the illusion that he had been cut in two.

Lady Tsukimi's current aura, along with her swordsmanship in slaying the monsters, while not yet reaching the near-Kage level she was before her reincarnation, undoubtedly makes her a third-tier transcendent.

Even before my reincarnation, I could never have been her match.

Furthermore, Lady Tsukimi is skilled in the incredibly fast Wind Release technique, and her swordsmanship style is the Medicine Manifestation Style, known for its Cloud Radiance.

Whether you fight or flee, it's a certain death trap!

Just then, Tsukimi Inaba's right eye lit up slightly, and the grimness and murderous intent on her face melted away, revealing an innocent and cute demeanor befitting a girl her age.

"Owner."

Tsukimi Inaba knelt on one knee, placed her katana at her side, clasped her hands in a prayerful gesture, and murmured:

"Yes, I understand...your will..."

Seeing this, Yamashita Toru, who had been walking on thin ice with trepidation, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

The Five Kage are the highest-ranking members of the organization and also the priestesses who serve the king.

They are able to directly hear the king's divine pronouncements and act as the king's proxy when the king is not present.

This scene clearly shows that the king has learned of the changes in the royal city and has sent a divine message to Lady Tsukimi.

"Since the master has acknowledged you, I will not consider you a dangerous individual."

After a full three minutes, Tsukimi no Inaba finally opened her eyes and said calmly.

"Thank you very much, Lady Tsukimi."

Yamashita Toru thanked him and quickly said:

"I have very important information that I need to report to the King in person."

The matter of the end times following the separation of heaven and earth is of great importance and must be reported openly and without reservation.

"Whether it is the past or the future, the master's vision can transcend the river of time."

Tsukimi-ri Inaba declared matter-of-factly:

"The moment you chant the name of your master, he will understand your purpose and your request."

Yamashita Tetsu's emotions were in turmoil; he was so excited that he trembled all over and couldn't help but prostrate himself on the ground.

The king is indeed omniscient and omnipotent!

"I beg Your Majesty and Lady Tsukimi to guide me on the path to transcendence," Yamashita Tetsu pleaded fervently.

"The principle of an organization is equivalent exchange."

Tsukimi Inaba's voice was as indifferent as ever, almost devoid of emotion.

Yamashita Che felt a sudden chill in his heart, as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Indeed, one cannot receive rewards without merit. Even after becoming a member of the organization, one must gradually accumulate merit before having the opportunity to become extraordinary.

But distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.

"Yamashita Tetsu, your master praises your courage and bestows upon you an extra favor. I have a task for you."

The path twisted and turned, and Shan Xia Che nodded without hesitation:

"I am willing to go through fire and water for the king, and even die for him."

"After the separation of heaven and earth, cultists who blaspheme against the master's glory are as numerous as fish crossing a river. Yamashita Che, your task is to purge these troublemaking cultists."

Yamashita Toru felt a chill run down his spine.

Japan is a multi-faith country; according to a survey report by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the number of religious believers is even more than half the total population.

In such an environment, many monsters and demons naturally emerge.

Yamashita Tetsu himself was ruined by the Church of Japan, but the culprit was well hidden. Yamashita Tetsu had no choice but to settle for second best and ask the Prime Minister, with whom he had a close relationship, to be imprisoned.

The press conference announcing the existence of supernatural beings and gods became a celebration and feast for these cults, who became increasingly arrogant.

Even repeated crackdowns by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology have been to no avail.

"This task..."

Yamashita Toru's eyes gleamed with barely suppressed elation and fury.

"That's exactly what I wanted!"

It's not about settling personal scores, but about benefiting both public and private interests.

"yes!"

Yamashita Toru replied firmly.

Tsukimi nods slightly and says nothing more.

At the same time, the huge sand gourd held in the Buddha's hand began to shatter into pieces, and countless grains of sand rolled down like a surging tide.

The sandstorm ignored Tsukimi Inaba, bypassing her feet and completely engulfing Yamashita Toru.

Yellow sand filled the sky, gathering into a sand dune centered on Shanxia Che, but in less than fifteen minutes, it began to recede at a speed visible to the naked eye.

No, it was absorbed by Yamashita Tetsu.

Magnetism Release LV1!

The giant sand gourd had vanished without a trace. Yamashita Tetsu stared blankly at his hands, feeling the familiar spiritual power surging within him again, and tears welled up in his eyes.

I have become extraordinary again!

"My king, even if I were to be shattered to pieces, I could never repay your kindness..."

Yamashita Toru choked up for a long time before finally regaining his composure and returning to normal.

"If there's nothing else, you may leave."

In the moonlit village, under the Inaba, a farewell order is given.

"But, Lady Tsukimi, I couldn't break free from chanting the King's name earlier..."

Recalling what had happened before, Yamashita Tetsu hesitated and asked.

"I noticed an uninvited guest, so I temporarily closed the exit. Now you can enter and exit normally."

Upon hearing this, Yamashita Toru felt a mix of emotions.

The king's favoritism towards the Five Kage is excessive; he even grants them this kind of privilege.

However, since priestesses are beings who dedicate themselves entirely to the gods, the relationship between the Five Kage and the King is naturally much closer than that between the Five Kage and their subjects.

Even if I wanted to be jealous, I didn't have the right to.

"A king who does not belong to this world, you are the master of Crimson and the Rinnegan, the ruler of all things in the unity of Yin and Yang..."

As the three verses of the revered name were chanted, a burst of crimson light emanated, enveloping the area below the mountain.

The man's figure became even more blurred and illusory, and in an instant it shattered into countless points of light.

"I'm back!"

Yamashita Toru got up from the tatami mat and looked at the small clock on the table. Had only a little over an hour passed?

Time above the gray fog is synchronized with reality.

Feeling the power surging through his limbs, Yamashita Tetsu couldn't help but clench his fists, once again expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the king for his great kindness.

His eyes scanned his surroundings warily, but found nothing amiss.

During the time I was in God's Kingdom, nothing unusual happened, and no one noticed.

Then Yamashita Toru's gaze fell on the plate.

The food in the detention center consisted of nothing more than rice, pickled vegetables, tofu, miso soup, and the like.

After so much time, the food had long since gone cold.

Yamashita Toru took out the iron spoon from the plate, squeezed it in his palm, and easily twisted it into a pretzel shape.

With the blessing of extraordinary power, his physical attributes alone are several times stronger than before.

more importantly……

"Magnetic field rotation causes matter deformation!"

Yamashita Toru silently shouted to himself.

The iron spoon in his hand began to disintegrate, turning into grains of iron sand that swirled around, and finally reassembled into a key!

"Ha ha ha ha!!!"

Yamashita Che was full of vigor and high spirits.

This reincarnation of mine was absolutely perfect, like getting a winning hand.

Not only did he get close to the organization a year in advance, but he also became extraordinary.

Moreover, by taking advantage of the reincarnation, he obtained an extraordinary inheritance that was even more powerful and had greater potential than before: Magnet Release!

This time, I must leave no regrets.

All enemies from past lives must be killed, leaving none alive!

You must protect all your lovers and friends from your past life!

A dozen minutes later, a fat man with big ears walked into the detention cell where Yamashita Tetsuo was located and slammed the bars loudly.

"Hey, murderer! Have you finished eating?"

The obese police officer glanced at the clean tray placed in the recycling bin, then looked at Yamashita Tetsu sitting upright at his desk.

"Tsk tsk tsk, he's sentenced to death, and he still has an appetite?"

The obese officer's tone was full of malice: "Yeah, every meal you eat is one less you can have. I hope you can still eat on the morning of your hanging."

Yamashita Che ignored him and remained unmoved.

The obese police officer's face flashed with a hint of displeasure, but seeing that Shan Xiache was unmoved by reason, he didn't want to make a fool of himself.

He picked up the plate and took a few steps, then suddenly turned back to the detention cell and called out through the bars:

"Yamashita Tetsu, where did the spoon go?"

"What are you talking about?" Yamashita Tetsu asked casually, his eyes narrowing.

"Don't play dumb! I meant the dinner spoon, where's it in the plate?"

The obese police officer, his face greasy, shouted at Shan Xia Che:

"I know, you're trying to hide the spoon and escape, right!?"

The obese police officer immediately raised the alarm, and soon patrol officers came over.

"You watch too many movies."

Yamashita Toru's face was full of disdain and skepticism.

"Yamashita Toru, don't try anything funny. Accept the inspection."

The obese police officer shouted maliciously, leading several muscular men as he took out a key, unlocked the detention cell door, and walked in.

"Ahem, face the wall and stand still!"