I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 400 and 401: Thousand Birds Sharp Spear (Happy National Day)

"Wow, so handsome!"

The girl in the purple bathrobe looked in the direction her companion had pointed, and her breath caught in her throat; she couldn't look away.

A handsome young man with black hair and black eyes, his expression was indifferent, but his clothes were open, revealing half of his chest, which had an indescribable charm.

Sasuke in white at the beginning of Shippuden can be considered the pinnacle of ninja looks.

Several seconds later, the girl in the purple bathrobe finally came to her senses.

She turned around, intending to praise her companion for having an eye for beauty, but was suddenly startled.

"Miwako, your nose, your nose!"

Miwako touched the tip of her nose, and a little bit of crimson appeared on her finger. She quickly tilted her head back and covered her nose with one hand, but her eyes were still fixed on the beautiful sight, unwilling to miss it.

"This outfit is so revealing! You can even see her chest and collarbone. It's practically a work of art. I want to lick it."

She covered her nose, but not her mouth; Miwako's saliva was practically dripping down her chin.

Is this something she can just look at for free?

If something free is this powerful, are there any paid groups? I'd like another 100,000 yen!

His stunning good looks are comparable to, or even surpass, those of the two handsome archery players mentioned earlier.

In a single day, she encountered three top-tier handsome men.

Absolutely blissful.

Miwako clasped her hands together and sincerely thanked the Ox-Headed Heavenly King for his protection.

Without the Gion Festival, how could she have had such a feast for the eyes?

"Miwako, what do you think of this young man in white?"

"This aloof demeanor is quite similar to the previous icy pretty boy. Although the combination of yin and yang, the icy and aloof type and the sunny and warm type are the best, the square of cool seems pretty good too." Miwako's eyes lit up as she chattered on and on.

"I'm not asking you to form a couple with someone."

The girl in the purple bathrobe, feeling her companion was beyond redemption, gave her a sharp tap on the head in exasperation.

"it hurts!"

"Look at his attire; it's not the yukata or casual wear that tourists wear."

After getting used to Sasuke's stunning good looks in white, the girl in the purple bathrobe curiously examined his unusual attire.

"The purple braided rope around your waist, isn't that the shimenawa (sacred rope) you often see at shrines? Is it a shrine staff member, or a performer at the Gion Festival?"

The sword stuck in his back, is it Zun Du or Jia Du?

Each of the Yamahoko-gura (mountain-shaped cart) and Susanoo-no-Mikoto's palanquin was as large as a pavilion, requiring dozens of strong men to work together to move it.

The main attraction of the Gion Festival is the giant tsukumaki (mounted wheelbarrow), and the moment it spins at an intersection. Since the tsukumaki has no rudder, it relies on a row of bamboo strips placed under the wheels to achieve a 90-degree turn. With shouts of "Heave-ho!" from the helmsman, everyone works together to spin the wheelbarrow, creating a thrilling and breathtaking scene that leaves onlookers breathless. This tsukumaki technique, known as "Tsujimaki," is the highlight of the Gion Festival.

To allow the procession to proceed, the Gion Festival organizers cleared the area in front of Yasaka Shrine well in advance, so tourists could only enjoy the performance from the sides of the street.

Sasuke, dressed in white, appeared in the middle of the main road. His strange Shinto-style clothing was very eye-catching.

Tourists were drawn to his appearance and mysterious aura, whispering among themselves as if it were a special program of the Gion Festival, and many even pointed their phone cameras at Sasuke in white.

Several Kyoto police officers exchanged glances, their faces showing suspicion, and walked over.

"Which mountain range are you from? The palanquin has already come out of the torii gate. Don't stand here; you'll cause trouble for others."

Ignoring the advice of others, Uchiha Sasuke gazed thoughtfully at the statue of the Ox-Headed Heavenly King seated atop the palanquin.

The police officers were somewhat helpless. The highly anticipated Gion Festival could not afford to be delayed by such a trivial matter, so they had no choice but to forcibly persuade the crowd to leave.

"Hey, come over here with us."

Just as someone was about to reach out and pull, Uchiha Sasuke turned his face, and three tomoe appeared in his eyes.

Everyone was startled and then looked at each other in bewilderment.

"Your colored contact lenses are nice, very realistic."

A Kyoto policeman's lips twitched as he forced a smile and said, "But this is illegal."

The other person played the bad cop: "Leave now, and we won't hold it against you. Otherwise, you'll be punished."

Sasuke Uchiha gave them a cold glance, and the group was immediately captivated by the Sharingan, standing there dumbfounded.

Uchiha Sasuke strode towards the Yamahoko caravan and the palanquin.

"What are you all doing? What are you spacing out for! Don't let any unauthorized personnel get close, or how will the Yamahoko patrol set off!"

A wealthy merchant who was setting up a mountain was dissatisfied with the incompetence of the Kyoto police and shouted in dissatisfaction.

Suddenly his eyes widened so much they almost popped out.

A figure leaped up from the ground with the speed of a rabbit and swiftly landed on the first mountain chariot, which was ten meters high.

"Bang bang bang".

Then, Uchiha Sasuke leaped across rooftops, soaring over the ornately decorated Yamahoko carriages, heading straight for the Divine Carriage.

"Ninja!"

The foreign visitors were excitedly gesturing and dancing.

"What's that jumping around?"

"The plush carpet I bought from Persia at great expense has been trampled and is now filthy! Who did this? Do they know how much it cost?!"

The Gion Festival was an opportunity for Kyoto capitalists to flaunt their wealth. Many wealthy merchants would spend lavishly, like a financial contest, purchasing expensive textiles and gold and silver treasures to decorate their yaboko carriages with extravagance. This is why yaboko carriages are called "mobile art galleries".

Some unsuspecting tourists applauded, thinking it was a special program prepared by the organizers.

Instantly, chaos erupted, with people falling over and chickens and dogs scattering.

Uchiha Sasuke immediately arrived on the sacred vehicle. As the core of the Yamahoko procession, the sacred vehicle was naturally as tall as a mountain and the most conspicuous, with the statue of Susanoo placed inside.

"What does he want to do?"

After examining the statue for a while, Sasuke in white took a few steps closer, turned around, and stood side by side with the statue of Susanoo, his scarlet eyes looking down at everyone.

The staff of the Gion Festival, the priests of Yasaka Shrine, and countless tourists from all over the country who came to participate in the Gion Festival were all astonished and gaped.

Sasuke Uchiha's blood-red eyes and black triangular markings, which were mesmerizing in the night, sent chills down the spines of everyone who saw them.

"No way..."

"Those eyes...the Sharingan from the Akatsuki?!"

"It really looks like the crest of Yasaka Shrine."

The Japanese government's demonization of the Akatsuki organization has, to this day, deeply resonated with the public.

Those who were quick-witted sensed something was wrong and began to quietly retreat into the crowd.

Uchiha Sasuke remained completely oblivious to the murmurs and chatter from the pebbles below. He raised an eyebrow, looked up at the sky, and let out a cold laugh:

"Hmph, they've finally arrived."

Among the tourists, some sharp-eyed individuals immediately followed Uchiha Sasuke's gaze and saw a dark shadow rushing towards them from the sky, growing larger and larger.

In the blink of an eye, they were above everyone's heads.

The enormous black shadow hovered above Yasaka Shrine, creating a sandstorm and a fierce wind that sent everyone staggering.

"Get down here."

Sasuke, dressed in white, had his Sharingan eyes swirling as he locked onto his target. He raised his left hand, his palm crackling with electricity, and flung it into the sky, sending countless sharp Chidori senbon needles shooting out.

"roar!"

Suddenly, a strange roar, neither like a tiger nor an eagle, came from the dark clouds.

The roar was terrifying; many tourists immediately experienced a ringing in their ears and a blank in their minds.

A monster as big as an elephant landed on all fours.

Tourists who were excitedly preparing to visit the Gion Festival were suddenly horrified.

This is a monster with the head of an ape, the body of a raccoon, and the limbs of a tiger, with a python at its tail hissing and flicking its tongue.

"Nue?!"

Someone saw the strange, unrecognizable creature and immediately widened their eyes in shock.

The Nue is a large monster that can emit ominous cries and fly through the air even without wings.

With the advent of the extraordinary era, mystical knowledge such as monsters and gods spread widely. Nue's appearance is very distinctive, and it is a well-known monster in Japan.

Most tourists didn't care about any of that; as soon as the enormous Nue appeared, they cried out for their parents and ran away in panic.

"A demon! A monster!"

"Call the police station and the paranormal police department right now!"

"Don't panic, don't panic! Don't forget the previous paranormal disaster preparedness drills!"

Several tourists, in a panic, tried to flee towards Yasaka Shrine.

Just then, several Thousand Birds of the North Pole stuck in front of them, startling them.

"They're after the shrines and temples of Kyoto. If you want to live, get lost."

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The terrified tourists completely lost their ability to think for themselves and fled for their lives without saying a word.

Nue showed no interest in the fleeing little meat patties, but instead growled warily at Sasuke in white, baring its teeth.

"roar!"

A mournful and strange roar came from the Nue's throat. With a push of its four legs, its huge body soared into the air and flew towards the Yasaka Shrine.

He leaped from the palanquin and landed on the torii gate of Yasaka Shrine. Sasuke, dressed in white, watched the Nue fly away and his eyes widened.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!"

A fierce storm and strange roars exploded over Yasaka Shrine, and commotion came from the streets. Some of the priests on duty at Yasaka Shrine couldn't help but come out to see what was happening.

"What's going on? Such a strong wind, has the weather changed?"

Besides the strong winds, dark clouds loomed over Yasaka Shrine, creating an oppressive atmosphere of impending storm.

Just then, a huge, ferocious head emerged from the clouds, eyeing the Yasaka Shrine below menacingly.

"Awooooo!!"

There is a pentagram pattern between the eyebrows of the Ye's monkey head, which torments it and drives it into a frenzy. Its eyes are full of violence, and it looks down with a predatory desire to devour people.

The priests of Yasaka Shrine who were caught in the gaze were all drenched in sweat, almost collapsing to the ground, too exhausted to even run away.

"May the Ox-Headed Heavenly King protect you!"

"Help! Susanoo-no-Mikoto!"

The priests of Yasaka Shrine have no other recourse but to pray for Susanoo to appear.

The Nue opened its gaping maw, and a violent airflow, visible to the naked eye, swirled and concentrated in the atmosphere, gradually forming a giant wind bullet within its mouth.

This terrifying momentum made it seem as if they were about to raze Yasaka Shrine to the ground with a single blow.

Just when the priests could only close their eyes and await their death, a figure dressed in pure white appeared out of nowhere and stood on the roof of the main hall of Yasaka Shrine.

"Hmph, a mere trick."

Sasuke, dressed in white, drew the Kusanagi sword from his waist, pointing it at the Nue hidden in the clouds.

"Crackling and popping."

Amidst sounds like birdsong, Sasuke in white descended like a thunder god, his entire body bathed in lightning, blue and white arcs of electricity coiling around the Kusanagi sword.

"boom!"

The ye suddenly opened its mouth wide and spat out a huge blast of wind.

"Chidori, Sharp Spear!"

A bolt of lightning shot out from the tip of the Kusanagi sword, shattering the wind bullet and tearing through the clouds.

"Roar! Ro ...

A desperate, dying roar echoed from the clouds, as if it were bursting forth from the depths of hell.

The Chidori Sharp Spear can transform the Chidori into a long spear for medium to long-range attacks. Although its power is not as great as the Raikiri, its long range makes it suitable for surprise attacks and captures.

Sasuke, dressed in white, had a cold look in his eyes. He gripped the hilt of his sword and swung the Chidori Spear downwards with a sudden movement.

"boom!"

The pheasant pierced by the Thousand Bird Spear was forcibly dragged from the sky to the ground, smashing a side hall to pieces.

"Waaah..."

Nue weakly raised its head, letting out a final, low groan, before turning into smoke and vanishing into nothingness.

"Long live! Long live the Ox-Headed Heavenly King!"

"It must be Susanoo-no-Mikoto's messenger, sent to save His devout followers!"

The ecstasy of escaping death and the excitement of surviving a catastrophe filled the faces of every priest present.

Although they were beings who served the gods, without exception, this was the first time they had ever witnessed a battle between monsters and superhumans.

Before the fourth year of Reiwa (1929), it's hard to say how much faith the clergy who worshipped gods and Buddhas truly had. Those who were most disrespectful to the gods and acted recklessly in the name of the gods were often the people closest to them.

After the advent of the extraordinary era, the belief that "there are gods three feet above one's head" has become widespread, especially in Japan, where deities and immortals frequently manifest themselves, leading to a significant refinement of faith in Buddhism and Shintoism.

Uchiha glanced at the priests cheering and jumping below, then subtly withdrew his gaze.

The ninja world also has summoning beasts similar to the Japanese yokai nue, which also have a monkey head, a tanuki body, tiger claws, and a snake tail.

Before his death, Danzo devised a plan codenamed "Bullhead Heavenly King," which involved using Hashirama's cells to create a summoning beast, Nue, that could absorb chakra and then self-destruct after reaching a certain level.

It was truly a stroke of luck.

Sending Nue to attack the Yasaka Shrine, which enshrines the Ox-Headed Heavenly King, was also a wicked act of Uchiha Naruto's.

Heian-kyo, the capital city, was built from the very beginning to seal away vengeful spirits and demons.

If one wants to put on a show of supernatural feats, the ancient city of Kyoto is truly an unparalleled stage.

"However, it's not yet time for the parade of a hundred demons."

Uchiha stood on a roof tile, facing southeast of Kyoto, where the Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine was located.

"Besides this place, there's also the Inner Demon Gate. Let's settle the score we owe you with Hachiman Daimyojin, Taira no Masakado."

(End of this chapter)