I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 428 and 429: Hunting the Lord of Mount Tai

"The Tengenyu game is held in five cities: Sakurajima in Satsuma Province, Kobe in Harima Province, Karuizawa in Shinano Province, Sendai Domain, and Aomori in Mutsu Province."

Inside the Prime Minister's official residence, on a large screen, Kuro Seimei is being interviewed by foreign journalists, speaking eloquently to the camera, his brows furrowed, exuding charm and elegance.

"100 players will be recruited from around the world for each city. This is a one-time offer, and spots are limited, so it's first come, first served. I will grant all players extraordinary powers to sacrifice themselves to the Lord of Mount Tai with blood and death."

As the pause button was pressed, the image froze, showing the Japanese Prime Minister, whose hairline was receding, with a pale face and no words.

"It's the Frankish newspaper, Die Welt!"

"We tried everything to prevent it from reaching domestic newspapers and media, but we never expected Abe Seimei to release information through foreign media. That made it impossible to block him."

"Although Abe no Seimei was a female fox from a thousand years ago, I never expected him to be so modern."

Even though they had already seen it, the high-ranking Japanese officials, including cabinet ministers and Self-Defense Force generals, couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

The riots that occurred in Kobe were all bark and no bite, and it was only a matter of time before Abe no Seimei dropped another bombshell, this time five.

The Japanese prime minister glanced at him and gestured, and his secretary continued playing the video.

……

"The selection process for Tianyuan Games is very simple. As long as you are within the barrier of the five cities mentioned above at the time of the opening, you have a chance to be selected as a player."

Kuro Seimei's violet-green eyes shone brightly under the light, their beauty beyond compare.

"I have commanded the souls of hundreds of extraordinary individuals over the past millennium. I will then unleash their spirits, and all 500 players will become extraordinary!"

But the words that came out of her mouth were like a thunderclap:

"The rules of Tianyuan Game are simple: players cannot leave the barrier during the game, and killing a player earns 10 points. Points cannot be traded or transferred. Once you accumulate 100 points, you can leave Tianyuan Game with extraordinary power after the game ends."

……

The bigwigs in the conference room were in an uproar, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Becoming a superhuman? That's quite an impressive feat."

"Five hundred extraordinary individuals—that's practically an army!"

"With the current twelve Divine Generals and the Eagle, the number of newly born extraordinary individuals is only around twenty. This represents a several-fold increase. Doesn't this herald the beginning of a great era of extraordinary beings?"

The extraordinary are the chosen ones of the new era, the pride of heaven.

Look at the glory, annual salary and power of the Twelve Divine Generals. Becoming an extraordinary person can get you everything!

Those political figures present can already imagine the chaos in public opinion after Abe no Seimei made his announcement to the world, and how many people around the world are going crazy over it.

"It's not that simple! Tianyuan Game requires players to fight each other. You only get 10 points for killing one person, and you need to kill ten people to truly become extraordinary."

"Theoretically, at most 50 of these 500 people can become extraordinary, and in the end, only one or two Gu Kings in a city can have the last laugh when it comes to raising Gu."

Becoming an extraordinary being is certainly exciting, but the risks are self-evident.

Everyone present was a high-ranking, pampered figure; asking them to risk their lives for a lifetime of extraordinary achievements was clearly asking too much.

But for those commoners who have nothing but a worthless life, even a one percent chance of becoming extraordinary is enough to make them fight tooth and nail for it.

Recruiting 500 players is no problem, let alone 5000 or 5.

And those powerful nations without superhumans have long coveted Japan and certainly won't miss this opportunity.

At that time, these five cities will definitely become a melting pot of all sorts of people, and big trouble will break out!

"Prime Minister, we cannot be led by the nose by Abe no Seimei."

"Abe no Seimei was a ruthless man who wanted to destroy Japan. There must be a huge, unspeakable conspiracy brewing behind the Tengen Games."

"Absolutely right! We must evacuate the residents of these five cities and seal them off, thus aborting her Tianyuan Game!"

Some politicians stood up, gesticulating wildly and speaking passionately, offering advice to the prime minister.

If it were just a battle royale among a few hundred people, and the winner could rise to the top and become an extraordinary being, that would be absolutely wonderful for the Japanese government.

With each additional extraordinary individual, the Japanese government gains a little more confidence.

However, Abe no Seimei has already made a threatening statement, intending to transform 100 million Japanese people into living dead through the Taishan Fujun Festival. This bloody Tengen game is definitely part of her conspiracy, and it would be wise to interrupt it as soon as possible.

"How could I not know that, but..."

The pressure of the past few days following the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons has left the Japanese Prime Minister exhausted, and he looks more than ten years older than before. He squeezed his nose and spoke with difficulty.

The five cities chosen by Abe no Seimei as the barriers for the Tengen Game include Kobe and Sendai, both large cities with populations of over one million, which together are comparable to Kyoto.

The Japanese government barely managed to evacuate Kyoto residents a month in advance, and now with less than five days left until the opening of the Tengen Tournament scheduled by Abe Seimei, it is simply impossible to do so!

The combined area of ​​the five cities exceeds 0.2 square kilometers, and 500 people are but a drop in the ocean.

If someone is determined to play hide-and-seek with the Japanese government, they can only watch helplessly.

"And...you've probably seen the last part of the interview, right?"

The Japanese prime minister waved his hand listlessly, signaling his secretary to finish playing the video.

……

"The Tianyuan Games will open on August 28th and last for ten days, closing on September 6th."

Kuro Seimei seemed to remember something, snapped his fingers, and said with a smile:

"The West also has a Ghost Festival, I think it's called Halloween. New York and Washington will definitely be very lively then."

After leaving behind a cryptic statement, Kuro Seimei, who was sitting on the sofa, transformed into a peach wood puppet.

Happy Halloween.

……

The politicians who previously clamored for the lockdown of five cities, now just staring at each other in silence, could only shut their mouths in the end.

If an ordinary person were unaware of the facts, they would certainly be confused by Abe no Seimei's mention of New York, Washington, and Halloween, which seem completely unrelated.

But these important figures were well aware that this was Abe no Seimei warning them not to stop her actions.

Otherwise, Abe no Seimei would have launched a night parade of one hundred demons in Washington and New York!

If we were to speak at this moment and offend the US, the consequences would be truly unimaginable.

Even if the Japanese islands were to sink, the high-ranking citizens present could easily flee overseas and live as wealthy men. But if they offended the United States, their political lives would be ruined before Japan was even destroyed.

These seasoned shrewd businessmen, who have been in politics for decades, can tell which is more important and which is less important.

"Did Abe no Seimei have a grudge against Japan? First, there was the Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons), and then this damned Tengenyu game?"

"To destroy the world? How exactly does she plan to carry out her insane scheme?"

"Sakurajima, Kobe, Karuizawa, Sendai, and Aomori—why did Abe no Seimei choose these locations for the Gurren Lagann game? And speaking of which, where is Aomori...?"

The important figures present were all talking at once, offering a variety of opinions.

"cough."

The Uchiha Senmon, who was also seated, had a cold expression and suddenly coughed lightly.

The meeting room quickly fell silent as everyone turned their gazes, filled with a mix of emotions, toward the head of the Supernatural Police Department.

"Your Excellency Prime Minister, the Paranormal Police Department has some matters to discuss with you."

Uchiha Senmon rose from his seat and spoke to the Japanese Prime Minister.

"Please speak, Minister Uchiha."

Before the meeting, the Uchiha Senmon had already consulted with the Prime Minister.

Uchiha Senmon waved to the prime minister's secretary, handed him a USB drive, whispered a few instructions, and the secretary left after agreeing. He then returned with a scholar wearing glasses.

"Professor Nagayama, please report your findings to everyone."

Professor Nagayama, his face flushed, straightened his tie, walked to the large screen, and addressed the Japanese executives:

"Good morning, Your Excellency, ministers, and members of parliament! Please look at this map of Japan!"

Under the secretary's guidance, the large screen switched to a full-page map of Japan, with five red dots marked from south to north.

It was Sakurajima, Kobe, Karuizawa, Sendai, and Aomori that were chosen by Abe no Seimei.

"Sakurajima, the southernmost of the five cities, formerly belonged to the Satsuma Domain and is located in southeastern Kyushu."

Professor Changshan spoke eloquently, gesturing to his name on the large screen.

"Aomori City was formerly part of the Mutsu Domain, the northernmost part of the Tohoku region."

As for Hokkaido, it was only formally incorporated into Japanese territory after the Meiji Restoration; for a long time before that, it was regarded as a barbarian land by the Yamato court.

Kobe is in Hyogo Prefecture in the Kinki region, Karuizawa is in Nagano Prefecture in central Honshu, Sendai is in Miyagi Prefecture...

As Professor Nagayama pointed, a red line running from southwest to northeast connected Sakurajima and Aomori, and the other three cities were almost entirely traversed by the red line.

"Looking at this line, what comes to mind?"

"Southwest, Northeast..."

Under Professor Changshan's guidance, the dignitaries seated below pondered deeply. Suddenly, one of them had an epiphany and exclaimed:

"The Ghost Line!?"

The others suddenly realized what was happening and started slapping their foreheads and shouting.

"Right, right, I remember now! It's the Demon Gate Line that appeared in the feng shui formation of Heian-kyo!"

"Back then, it was Professor Changshan who popularized feng shui knowledge to us."

Although it was a bit strange to mix popular science with feng shui, nobody cared anymore. Everyone's eyes lit up, as if they had discovered some kind of truth.

The Kyoto Night Parade of One Hundred Demons had just ended, and many adults at the scene immediately recalled the Ghost Gate Seal.

According to Yin-Yang Feng Shui, the line from northeast to southwest is the inevitable path for evil spirits and monsters, and is called the Ghost Gate Line.

"Sakurajima, Kobe, Karuizawa, Sendai, and Aomori are all arranged along a 'devil's gate' from southwest to northeast. This is clearly not a coincidence, but a deliberate arrangement by Abe no Seimei."

Professor Changshan waved his arm and spoke with conviction.

The group of bigwigs below couldn't help but show their approval, nodding repeatedly.

"The Tianyuan Game ends on September 6th... This is also a very special time."

Professor Nagayama said with a hint of mystery in his eyes.

The politicians below looked at each other, completely bewildered.

"This year, September 6th falls on the 15th day of the seventh month in the old calendar, which is the true Obon Festival for the first time in a thousand years!"

Professor Nagayama, with a tone of disappointment and frustration, directly revealed the mystery.

The Ghost Festival, also known as Obon, has been held on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month for over a thousand years since it was introduced to Japan from the Tang Dynasty. It was only after the Meiji Restoration that it was changed to the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, making it less than two hundred years old.

"I see."

"As expected of the foremost authority on extraordinary science, he is indeed very knowledgeable!"

Everyone was immediately filled with admiration for Professor Changshan's keen insight and extensive knowledge.

Professor Changshan was smug and smiled without saying a word.

Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, once said that Japan's Age of Gods ended the latest, only disappearing after the Heian period. Therefore, when the spiritual energy revived, Japan was affected most rapidly and intensely.

Just like a depression after the tide recedes, where seawater can remain, when the tide rises, the seawater is the first to rush to the low-lying area.

However, after experiencing the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons, Professor Nagayama made another astonishing discovery.

Japan is a long and narrow island nation that stretches from southwest to northeast, spanning 25 degrees of latitude, with significant differences in climate between the north and south.

It is a completely natural ghost line, a masterpiece of nature.

According to the feng shui principles of Yin and Yang, Japan is a land of ghosts. The reason why there were so many demons, monsters, and evil spirits in ancient Japan is because the island's terrain makes it easy to connect with the underworld.

This argument alone is enough to fill several heavyweight papers!

"The 'Ghost Gate Line' formed by five cities, and the Obon Festival... Could it be that Abe no Seimei's purpose in holding the Tengen Game was to launch a massive Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) throughout Japan?!"

Someone exclaimed in surprise, and the others realized what was happening, their faces turning pale with horror.

With the right timing, location, and people all in place, Abe no Seimei's plan to launch the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons was practically on the verge of being revealed.

This is not a small-scale incident in Kyoto; it will have repercussions throughout Japan!

"Lord Seimei, is her Tengen Game going to trigger the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons?"

Uchiha Senmon's eyes flashed, and he silently asked in his heart.

"This scholar's research is quite interesting and hits the nail on the head in some aspects, but after all, he is not an extraordinary person; he only gets a glimpse of the whole picture through a small part."

The female voice, which only the Uchiha Senmon could hear, echoed in his ears.

"The Tengen Game is not a prelude to the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. My ambition is to perform a ritual to summon the God of Mount Tai and then hunt Him down."

Bai Qingming calmly stated:

"If Taizan Fujun is controlled as a shikigami, it is not impossible to realize the ambition of turning all Japanese people into living dead through the Taizan Fujun Festival."

Hunting Lord Taishan, Kuro Seimei's appetite is truly terrifying!

(End of this chapter)