I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 434 and 435: Five Seals of Barriers

Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, University of Tokyo.

Summer vacation at Japanese universities typically lasts from early July to late August.

It was September, and the third semester of the seventh year of Reiwa at the University of Tokyo had begun, but the once vibrant university campus was now much more desolate.

Although Tokyo was fortunate enough not to become one of the five regions in the Tianyuan Games this round, the ensuing uproar inevitably impacted the heart of the country.

Rumors are rampant in the streets of Tokyo, and the public is filled with anxiety, reminiscent of the apocalyptic scenes of three years ago.

As long as the five major barriers of Sakurajima, Kobe, Sendai, etc., stand tall in Japan, every day, every minute, and every second will be a heavy blow to Japan's economy and national security.

The students at the University of Tokyo are all wealthy and powerful, with close ties to the Japanese high command. The rumors that Abe no Seimei planned to send Japan to the afterlife and transform 100 million Japanese people into impure beings could be kept from the lower classes, but not from them.

Although the University of Tokyo opened as scheduled, quite a few students were absent and did not report to the school.

"Jumonji, you actually came to class today?"

After finishing their last class in the afternoon, Uchiha Naruto and Jūmonji Hayato walked together from the classroom to the Akamon Gate of the University of Tokyo, and casually remarked:

"I didn't see you a few days ago, and I thought you had gone abroad like the other classmates."

If Naruto Uchiha remembers correctly, Hayato Jūmonji's uncle is one of the current cabinet ministers, so it's impossible that he didn't receive the news.

"You didn't leave either, Uchiha."

Hayato Jūmonji's gaze was resolute as he calmly stated:

"I'm not like those cowards. Japan will be fine because we have Captain Uchiha!"

Upon hearing this, Naruto Uchiha blinked, a strange look appearing on his face.

Among the new generation of extraordinary individuals, the Uchiha Senmon is indeed the strongest, and the Japanese government and people have high hopes for him. For the past three years, he has been regarded as the pillar of stability for Japan.

However, compared to the legendary and unparalleled Onmyoji "Abe no Seimei," he paled in comparison, and even the most optimistic person lacked confidence.

"But……"

"We will win."

Before Uchiha Naruto could finish speaking, Jūmonji Hayato clenched his fist and raised it, speaking to himself with a hint of fanaticism in his tone:

"The Uchiha are the strongest!"

Hayato Jūmonji is truly a fanatical follower of the Immortal Sect; this mysterious worship is practically an unbreakable mental imprint.

Unlike Uchiha Naruto, he didn't have a script in mind, knowing that the Immortal Sect would ultimately be safe and sound.

Naruto Uchiha could only shrug helplessly, indicating that Jumonji was right.

Several understated yet luxurious black sedans, clearly with official backing, were parked at the entrance of the Akamon Gate. Even in the University of Tokyo, where the children of celebrities and dignitaries gather, they stood out somewhat.

"Young Master Uchiha."

As soon as they saw Uchiha Naruto emerge from the red gate, several burly men in black suits came forward to greet him respectfully.

"Thank you for your hard work. Jumonji, I'll be going now."

Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. After the opening of the Tengen Games, Uchiha Naruto's travels were escorted by special personnel from the Supernatural Police Department.

Back at the luxury apartment, upon opening the door, I saw a maid dressed in a simple kimono from the Taisho era, standing gracefully at the entrance.

"Danna, welcome back."

Matsudaira Chiyo bowed respectfully, then quickly stepped forward like a devoted wife, taking off Uchiha Naruto's coat.

"Tonight's dinner is Japanese cuisine."

Matsudaira Chiyo stood smiling behind Uchiha Naruto, thoughtfully setting out the tableware for him.

Looking at the table full of steaming, dazzling dishes, Uchiha Naruto's appetite was whetted.

Naruto Uchiha even wondered if he had gone too far.

Japan is currently in dire straits, with the Twelve Divine Generals and the Eagle both on high alert, and the Immortal Clan fighting a bloody battle within the Sendai Barrier. Meanwhile, he is enjoying intimate cohabitation with his girlfriend, Matsudaira Chiyo.

Since the start of the Tengen Games, Matsudaira Chiyo has been taking meticulous care of Uchiha Naruto, using all sorts of tricks to make him happy.

But in reality, the heartless Uchiha Naruto didn't worry about the Uchiha Sage Sect for a single moment. Could he possibly ruin the Sage Sect?

"I want to be alone today, Chiyo, you should go to sleep first."

After dinner, Uchiha Naruto went to the study alone.

The art of spiritual communication.

Naruto Uchiha slammed his hand on the table and immediately summoned five large scrolls, each as tall as a person.

He pulled out one of the scrolls and spread it out on the table. Naruto's eyes swept over it, and the black magic circles on it were inscribed with the word "human," "human," and so on...

"One scroll holds 100 people, and the last scroll is almost full."

Uchiha Naruto pondered.

The purpose of the Tengenyu game is to create soldiers resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation technique, using their endless chakra to supply the Great Heavenly Barrier covering Japan.

With less than a day left until the old calendar's Hungry Ghost Festival, the five protective barriers are coming to an end.

The Uchiha Senmon were able to suppress the Sendai Barrier on their own, but other barriers were not so lucky.

"Now that we've gathered enough people, it's time for the curtain to fall."

Naruto Uchiha formed hand seals, and the three tomoe spinning in his eyes condensed into a Mangekyou Sharingan.

"Spiritual Spell: Rashomon!"

-

"What, an earthquake!?"

At the center of the Sendai Barrier, above the execution site, several helicopters from the Self-Defense Forces patrolled day and night. The observers on board noticed the unusual activity on the ground and were straining to see into the distance.

Although the area below was covered by a dark red light curtain, it wasn't completely invisible thanks to the strong beam of the helicopter's searchlight.

The dark red barrier below flickered rapidly and erratically for a moment, and then the ice and snow melted and the earth crumbled!

"It's gone! The barrier has disappeared!"

"Long live! Long live!"

"Quickly! Report the strange occurrences in Sendai to your superiors!"

"Communications have been restored. Let's try to contact Minister Uchiha."

The observers at the scene were first stunned, then surprised and delighted, and couldn't help but shout out.

But before they could celebrate for long, the tremors on the ground had not yet subsided, and in the center of the Sendai barrier, a giant gate with a blue-faced, fanged demon face carved on it rose from the ground!

In an instant, a Rashomon gate, thirty or forty meters high, stood majestically, its gaping maw seemingly ready to devour anyone, just like a demon from hell.

"This is... the gates of hell where Lord Taizan descended during the Asakusa Incident..."

The ecstasy on everyone's faces froze instantly, their complexions turning deathly pale. Some people's teeth chattered as they struggled to utter a few words.

"Rashomon!"

Uchiha Senmon appeared on the rooftop of a building opposite Rashomon, and his expression changed drastically when he saw Rashomon's ferocious face.

During the Asakusa Incident, the Uchiha Senmon was present and witnessed the divine descent of Mount Tai through the Rashomon gate.

Could it be that Abe no Seimei has completed the blood sacrifice and is about to summon the Lord of Mount Tai into the mortal world?

"Damn it, even if we capture the other players alive, is it too late?"

Uchiha Senmon looked at Rashomon, cold sweat beading on his forehead. Then, sensing something amiss, he frowned and said:

"This Rashomon is far too small; it's probably only half the size of the area where the Asakusa Incident occurred..."

The Uchiha Sage Sect was immediately filled with doubt and uncertainty.

"And there's a talisman with the character 'forbidden' written on it pasted on the Rashomon gate..."

Just then, the communicator on Uchiha Senmon's body started beeping.

After the Sendai barrier was broken, the signal was restored.

After an emergency contact was made between the Uchiha Sage and the Japanese high command and operations department, and after exchanging intelligence, it was learned that the barriers of the five cities located on the Ghost Gate Line had collapsed, and without exception, Rashomon had appeared at the center of each of them!

There are a total of five Rashomon-like structures.

Is the self-destructive game of Tianyuan simply a blood sacrifice to summon Rashomon into reality, expand the Ghost Gate line, and bring down the God of Mount Tai?

Looking at the tightly closed door, a fierce look flashed across Uchiha Senmon's face.

The Rashomon gate, which connects to the underworld, must not be allowed to open; we must strike first!

Uchiha Senmon clenched his fists, and chakra burst forth, forming several thick, dragon-like tree roots that stretched irresistibly toward Rashomon.

"boom!"

Uchiha Senmon couldn't help but gasp.

With his current Wood Release power, he could easily carve through a cliff, yet he couldn't do anything to Rashomon.

"No, it's not that Rashomon is indestructible, but rather that something is blocking it."

A red light flashed in Uchiha Senmon's eyes, turning them bloodshot. His Sharingan saw transparent ripples surging in the void at the front of the tree roots.

"A barrier?"

Just then, the pentagram Kikyo Seal appeared on the back of Uchiha Senmon's right hand, and a dimly lit white fox appeared in front of him, rising and falling.

"Lord Seimei, where did you go earlier?"

Uchiha Senmon looked at Bai Qingming, his eyes flashing, and said hesitantly.

"After entering the barrier, in order to avoid being detected by the fox spirit, I had to enter a state of unilateral silence."

Bai Qingming's fox-like eyes looked at Uchiha Senmon, and surprisingly, a look of satisfaction appeared on his face.

"You did a really good job suppressing the barrier here. Another Seimei was originally going to summon Rashomon at five locations along the Ghost Gate on the day of Obon. But because of your actions, he had to do it a day earlier, which gave us the opportunity."

Was this also part of your plan, Seimei?

Uchiha Senmon pursed his lips, a thoughtful expression on his face, then turned to look at Rashomon, who was marked with a forbidden talisman, and asked:

"I guess I still have to destroy Rashomon! But my attacks are completely ineffective. It feels like no matter how much power I pour in, it won't make a difference."

"This is a five-seal barrier. The Rashomon gates in the other four locations must also be affixed with sealing talismans. The barrier formed by the five talismans is indestructible and can block any attempt to break through the gates."

Bai Qingming's fox ears twitched twice. As expected of the most outstanding Onmyoji, he was extremely knowledgeable about various spells and barriers, and immediately saw through the truth, saying to the Uchiha Immortal Sect:

"It cannot be destroyed by brute force; even a Kage-level expert couldn't do it."

"There must be some flaw. How can we break the Five Seals barrier?" Uchiha Senmon asked without hesitation.

"Each forbidden talisman has a corresponding backdoor. As long as you can tear off the other talisman, you can remove the barrier on Rashomon."

Bai Qingming poked his fox head out, looking left and right, as if searching for something:

"Although the Five Seals Barrier is a powerful barrier technique, it must also follow the corresponding incantation. The talisman at the back door must be around the forbidden talisman."

Uchiha Senmon leaped off the roof and landed on the ground, about to crouch down to sense the unusual activity nearby.

Suddenly, he looked down at the ground as if he had something on his mind.

A wooden coffin burst through the ground and rose up.

The coffin lid fell to the sides, revealing a tall, white-haired man dressed like a Kabuki actor.

-

The original site of the Sakurajima Barrier.

A purple-haired angel with white paper wings on its back broke free from the coffin's restraints and soared upwards.

Snow-white feathers fluttered and danced in the wind.

……

Karuizawa.

The gray-haired man with a slicked-back hairstyle, carrying a strangely shaped scythe, turned his head, stretched his limbs, and prepared to unleash a massacre.

-

Not only at Sendai, where the Uchiha Senmon is located, but also at the other four Rashomon gates, the spirits of the dead who were controlled by Abe no Seimei appeared.

The white-haired man's eyelids twitched a few times, dust fell from his face, and he opened a pair of eerie black eyes.

"I should be dead by now... Is this... the Taishan Fujun Festival?"

He raised his dusty right hand, made a few loose clenching motions, and then looked at Uchiha Senmon.

"Even after I die, I don't want the first thing I see is a grown man's face."

Although this was somewhat anticipated, we still have to face the worst possible outcome.

Uchiha Senmon placed his right hand on the Raikou (Lightning Blade) tucked into his lower back, his Sharingan eyes swirling in their sockets, and said in a deep voice:

"I never expected to meet you again like this, Mr. Jiraiya."

(End of this chapter)