I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 366 and 367: Wearing Brocade in the Night

Before the dignitaries and VIPs rushed into the courtyard, Uchiha Naruto had already wisely moved aside.

Seeing Sakaki Nami being harassed and overwhelmed by various groups of people, Uchiha Naruto found it somewhat amusing.

He was always impatient with and insincere towards sycophants, and Aunt Nami was made a scapegoat.

Compared to Namikazu Sakaki, who is openly in charge of the foundation and has already been exposed to the spotlight, Naruto Uchiha is practically invisible on the internet.

Although many people know that Uchiha Minister has a son, apart from that, there is almost no trace of him in print media or online.

If any media outlets recklessly attempt to conduct an in-depth investigation, they will be met with an FBI warning!

Of course, there were quite a few people in Tokyo's high society who had met Uchiha Naruto, but outside of Tokyo, very few of the wealthy people in Shizuoka Prefecture could recognize him.

However, once the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture arrived, Uchiha Naruto was unable to remain uninvolved.

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture was ushered in amidst a crowd of admirers. Upon learning that Minister Uchiha had not yet arrived, he first exchanged a few pleasantries with Namikazu Sakaki, then scanned the courtyard before his gaze settled on Naruto Uchiha.

Naruto Uchiha raised an eyebrow, realizing something was wrong.

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture left the people surrounding him and walked over to Uchiha Naruto, extending his hand with a broad smile.

"You must be the son of the Uchiha clan chief. You are indeed a handsome man."

After all, he was the governor of a county, a high-ranking official in this island nation, so it's not surprising that he knew Uchiha Naruto's appearance and identity.

"You're too kind, sir."

Naruto Uchiha reached out and gave it a light handshake, then withdrew his hand and said calmly.

"What?! The Uchiha clan chief's son is here too?!"

"Make way, make way! Let me see!"

Among the many prominent figures and gentry of Shizuoka Prefecture present, the governor was the most distinguished. Seeing him humble himself before a young man immediately caused many people to whisper and murmur among themselves.

When the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture revealed Uchiha Naruto's identity, everyone suddenly realized and showed expressions of understanding.

Then they all gathered around, their expressions varied.

Seeing Uchiha Naruto's distant expression as he stood there motionless, a hint of displeasure flashed in the eyes of the police chief following behind the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture.

"Minister Uchiha is a renowned figure who came from our Shizuoka Prefecture. I, as the prefectural governor, am deeply honored."

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture remained composed, his expression unchanged, and even became increasingly enthusiastic.

"As the old saying goes, 'Wealth and honor without returning home is like wearing fine clothes at night.' I really hope that Minister Uchiha can return to Shizuoka Prefecture more often."

Although modernization has led to a weakening of the concept of hometown, Japanese people still value kinship and community ties. In Tokyo, there are organizations such as the Shizuoka Prefectural Association that connect people based on their hometown or birthplace.

"I will tell my father."

Naruto Uchiha replied indifferently.

"Whose daughter is this? She looks familiar. Could you introduce her?"

The county governor looked at Matsudaira Chiyo, who stood quietly beside Uchiha Naruto, appearing exceptionally close to him.

"Hello, Governor."

Matsudaira Chiyo bowed very politely, her pretty face delicate and elegant, making her very likable.

"My name is Matsudaira Chiyo. On January 5th last year, at the New Year's party at Kasumi Hall, I followed behind my father and had the honor of meeting the governor."

"I see. But my memory isn't what it used to be, and it was only after Ms. Matsudaira reminded me that I remembered. Ms. Matsudaira's memory is truly remarkable."

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture gave the two of them a few deep looks, a knowing expression on his face, and smiled:

"They are truly a perfect match!"

Perhaps sensing that Uchiha Naruto wasn't very enthusiastic, the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture didn't want to make a fool of himself, so after saying a few words, he stepped aside.

Other prominent figures and wealthy merchants from Shizuoka Prefecture had been eagerly waiting on the sidelines, and as soon as the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture left, they couldn't wait to curry favor with Uchiha Naruto.

Sakaki Namikazu, who had been surrounded by crowds, was suddenly ignored.

Even among the Uchiha clan's servants, there are distinctions of closeness and distance; a sister-in-law is never as close as a son.

They were blind to the value of gold inlaid with jade before, buying the box and returning the pearl; now they can't afford to miss this opportunity.

Even if the main character isn't here, it's still good to be recognized by the son of the Uchiha clan leader.

With Naruto Uchiha sharing the firepower, Namikaze Sakaki felt much more relaxed and stood outside the crowd, a gloating expression on her face.

The pressure suddenly shifted to Uchiha Naruto.

Naruto Uchiha remained indifferent to the enthusiastic attempts by the dignitaries to curry favor with him, merely nodding slightly.

A true Uchiha wouldn't be so adept at social maneuvering as to become instantly friendly with someone they've just met.

Even so, these nouveau riche didn't care about saving face and flattered her in every way.

Uchiha Naruto frowned, his face cold, and he seemed somewhat impatient.

These guys are so clueless; they're not even as sensible as that one who knows what's good for them. They just keep trying to be nice to someone who doesn't appreciate it.

But you can't hit someone who's smiling, so Naruto Uchiha couldn't just use his Sharingan to drive them all away.

Fortunately, Naruto Uchiha had the beautiful Matsudaira Chiyo by his side.

For the shrewd and sophisticated Matsudaira, this level of social interaction was a piece of cake.

Naruto Uchiha was happy to have some free time, and even had the time and energy to listen to the whispers between the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and the people around him.

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and the police chief stood in a corner of the courtyard a dozen meters away, while several secretaries and bodyguards stood outside, separating them from the crowd.

Even with so many people in the courtyard and the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture trying to cover things up, it was impossible to hide it from Uchiha Naruto's eyes and ears.

Even without using ninjutsu, his physical perception alone has reached an unimaginable level, surpassing even the legendary Mind's Eye.

"Minister Uchiha's son is really rude. He doesn't even know how to show respect in front of you, Governor," the police chief said with dissatisfaction.

"It's only natural for someone who achieves success at a young age," the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture said dismissively.

"Even the head of the Supernatural Police Department, Minister Uchiha, didn't put on such an air as his son."

The police chief of Shizuoka Prefecture looked at Uchiha Naruto and muttered, "Looking at his seemingly polite but actually arrogant and aloof face, anyone who didn't know better would think he was the number one superhuman on Earth!"

Uchiha Naruto chuckled and couldn't help but reach out and touch his face.

Am I being that obvious?

Those who can climb to high positions in the Japanese bureaucracy are all cunning and shrewd individuals with exceptional abilities to read people and situations.

However, the flattery of these powerful figures was unnecessary social interaction for Uchiha Naruto. He didn't even want to pretend; his true nature was revealed.

Outsiders might mistakenly believe that Naruto Uchiha's confidence comes from the Uchiha Sage Clan, who are considered extraordinary beings. However, extraordinary power originates from within oneself, and no one knows better than Naruto Uchiha what level of power he has reached.

Even the President of the United States and the Prime Minister of Japan are completely beneath Naruto Uchiha's notice.

Is there any need for a mere prefectural governor and a bunch of nouveau riche from Shizuoka Prefecture to show him any respect?

"The girl next to that kid is quite beautiful, and her demeanor is outstanding. Compared to nouveau riche like the Uchiha, she's clearly from a noble family. From what you said before, you two know each other?"

"They are the Echizen Matsudaira family of the Fukui Domain."

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture nodded and said, "I am also of Chinese descent, and I met him once at the Kasumi Hall."

After the Meiji Restoration, the old aristocratic system of court nobles and samurai was abolished, and the Meiji government established a new aristocratic class of the nobility based on the Western system of dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and barons.

After the defeat, the Han Chinese system ceased to exist, and all Han Chinese were stripped of their status and became commoners.

After the abolition of the class system, the class hall, which served as a social venue for the upper class in Japan, did not disappear. Instead, it was transformed into a general incorporated association and renamed "Kasumi Hall," continuing to exist as a social club for the former class.

Today, only descendants of the old Chinese community and related individuals are allowed to enter the Xia Association. No matter how rich or powerful the emerging capitalists are, they will not be admitted. Therefore, the Xia Association is also known as the "modern Luming Hall".

"It's unbelievable that these nouveau riche from a small village could associate with such a prominent family as the Matsudaira family..." The police chief stared wide-eyed, his face filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

"You, although you're younger than me, are even more old-fashioned than me. It's still uncertain who's clinging to whom."

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture shook his head, looking utterly disappointed, and said:

"Although the Matsudaira family had a glorious past and were daimyo of a powerful clan, times have changed. Although they still have some assets, their wealth is probably not comparable to that of several large companies in Shizuoka Prefecture. They are not considered core members of Tokyo's elite circles; they are merely second- or third-rate figures."

Given the power of the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and his shared Chinese ancestry, he certainly has the right to give orders.

As if remembering something, the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"They're doing better than the Tokugawa main family."

The current 19th Tokugawa Shogun, Tokugawa Iehiro, not only works as a translator but also provides political and economic commentary in various news outlets, magazines, and media, and occasionally holds book signings and lectures.

Although he was a respectable person, he wasn't exactly a big shot.

A plucked phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken. Of the former daimyo lords before the Meiji Restoration, only a few were able to maintain their power and wealth after the war. Some even resorted to clinging to their ancestors' fame and appearing on variety shows to make a living.

"Times have changed. Worldly status and wealth are as light as a feather compared to the power of the extraordinary."

The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, speaking with the air of someone who had been through it all and an elder, earnestly addressed the police chief:

"You also need to keep up with the times; otherwise, how can you make further progress in this new era?"

Even so, the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture was secretly alarmed. The Matsudaira family had acted too quickly and ingeniously, targeting the son of the Uchiha clan chief.

For middle-aged people, the three greatest joys are getting promoted, making money, and losing their wives.

Department Head Uchiha was in high spirits, possessing all three qualities, making him the perfect marriage partner for the Japanese elite.

In his first year as head of the Supernatural Department, the Uchiha family was nearly overwhelmed with suitors from the political and business world.

However, Minister Uchiha remained resolute, refusing all attempts to win him over and showing no intention of remarrying.

Seeing this, the others could only give up, and even praised the Uchiha clan leader for his deep affection for his old friend.

"Yes, you are right."

The police chief bowed his head in agreement, hesitated for a moment, then leaned close to the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture and whispered:

"But Governor, given your status and position, why would you condescend to attend an all-night gathering hosted by a distant elder of the Uchiha clan?"

"You might not know this yet, given your position. But Tokyo has already hinted that it will upgrade the Supernatural Police Department from a ministerial level to a bureau-level department."

"What?! The Supernatural Hall?!"

The police chief was speechless with shock, gasped out, then belatedly covered his mouth and whispered:

"But the paranormal phenomena have subsided considerably. Even the Eagle Organization has reduced its influence and rarely causes trouble in Japan anymore. Why raise the status of the Paranormal Police Department at this time? Aren't you afraid it will become too powerful to handle?"

"The three-year agreement between the two sides is about to expire," the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture said, emphasizing each word.

Upon hearing this, the police chief immediately shut his mouth, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.

Although the current situation is relatively calm, there is no guarantee that this is not the calm before the storm.

No one knows what the future holds. At this moment, being able to establish a kinship with Uchiha, who is already the number one extraordinary being on Earth, might just be the opportunity for an individual and their family to overcome future crises.

"It's already 9 p.m., an hour later than the scheduled time. We can't delay any longer for the all-night session."

Sakaki Namikaze walked up to Uchiha Naruto and whispered:

"Hasn't my brother-in-law arrived yet?"

Naruto Uchiha shook his head and looked towards the center of the mourning hall.

The monk who was called in to chant sutras didn't look too good; even monks don't like working overtime.

But looking at the illustrious figures filling the room, the big shots who could shake the small town of Shizuoka with a stomp of their feet, the monk could only suppress his resentment and dare not utter a single word of complaint.

"The Immortal Sect already said he might not be able to make it, so let's not delay any longer and start now," said Uchiha Naruto.

"Wouldn't that be a bit heartless, considering so many people came for my brother-in-law..."

Looking around, all the local dignitaries, wealthy and famous people in Shizuoka Prefecture were eagerly anticipating the arrival of Minister Uchiha.

Even though they waited for several hours, they didn't complain.

"Heh, it's not like we invited them here." Uchiha Naruto scoffed, dismissing the matter.

In his eyes, these nouveau riche and powerful people from Shizuoka Prefecture were no different from ordinary passersby.

"Huffing and puffing!"

Suddenly, the sound of propellers appeared in the sky.

In the darkness of night, a black helicopter sped toward this place like a streak of lightning.

(End of this chapter)