I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 448 and 449: A Cataclysmic Change

"We were just on the back of this giant tortoise?"

"The island where the ruins of the Age of Gods exist is actually its tortoise shell!!"

"No wonder this island keeps appearing and disappearing off the west coast of Mexico; it's a tortoise island!"

Looking at the dragon turtle's head emerging from the water, all the scholars on the warship's deck, no matter how esteemed or learned they were, now had their mouths agape like children, as if in a dream, something so fantastical could only happen in One Thousand and One Nights.

According to previous survey data, Turtle Island is five kilometers long and three kilometers wide, and even has a small mountain range on its back.

Turtle Island is simply not a species that can exist in Earth's ecosystem. Even with the buoyancy of the ocean, its weight of tens of thousands of tons would crush it to death.

"roar!"

The dragon turtle roared, stirring up storms and waves. The sea was turbulent, and even warships more than ten nautical miles away were caught in the crossfire, rocking uncontrollably from side to side.

"Damn it! They've been behaving perfectly for the past ten days or so, why the sudden riot tonight!?"

The captain gritted his teeth and said, then suddenly realized something, looked up abruptly, and froze in shock.

A crimson blood moon hung in the sky, like the eye of heaven in the vast night sky.

Crimson Moon!

The other sailors and scholars on the ship noticed the changing moonlight one after another, and their hands and feet turned cold and their faces turned pale.

After a three-year hiatus, the Red Moon has reappeared, which means something big has happened!

Turtle Island flapped its two huge pectoral fins, turned around, and swam from the west coast of Mexico toward the center of the Pacific Ocean.

The direction we are heading is the Old World.

"Captain, should we use torpedoes...?"

Before the first mate could finish speaking, the captain, with a dark expression, gave him a thorough dressing-down.

"Fucker! Did your uncle kick your rock-headed head hard with his boot?!"

A sea monster as large as Turtle Island could swallow an entire warship whole in one gulp; all the weapons mounted on their ships would just make a noise.

"Quickly, contact the higher-ups and request support! We'll follow them and see where Turtle Island is headed," the captain ordered through gritted teeth.

"boom!"

Just then, Turtle Island suddenly plunged downwards. Its enormous, unimaginably massive body moved with a single, powerful motion, creating a colossal wave as imposing as a city wall. The steel warship was battered and wrecked like a small boat, adrift and pitiful.

Once the waves subsided, Turtle Island had vanished completely.

-

"Well done, Lily. It was definitely a wise decision to leave this house to you."

At the Uchiha Ruins, the main base, Uchiha Naruto, sitting on a stone seat, withdrew his gaze and praised it highly.

Below the stone steps stood the five Kage, who had been given the Heavenly Curse Seal by Uchiha Naruto.

Although there are five Kage, one of them is absent.

Apart from deliberately preserving the original mountain ruins, the entire secret realm has been completely redesigned and rebuilt, giving it a brand new look.

The combination of modern technology and ninjutsu has made this ancient ninja site comfortable and livable, radiating vitality.

"This is the site of the fateful battle between Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke."

Naruto Uchiha touched the cold, hard stone armrest with his right hand, his eyes flashing.

"It took so much effort to restore it to its current state, it can't be used as a stage to sever ties."

Of course, the love-hate entanglement between Itachi Uchiha and Sasuke still needs to be resolved.

By staging this grand drama, the origin and demise of the Uchiha clan are revealed to the world, thus completing the cover-up of the previous colossal lie.

"Yes, let's set the decisive battleground on Turtle Island."

Turtle Island is a giant beast kept by the Hidden Cloud Village. Its back forms a small world, and the ancient ruins within it are a sacred place where Jinchuriki and Tailed Beasts communicate.

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Naruto went to Turtle Island and, under Killer Bee's tutelage, controlled the power of the Nine-Tails.

That's why the ruins contain reliefs of tailed beasts, which Naruto Uchiha only modified slightly.

While Naruto Uchiha was playing the Tengen Game in Japan, his shadow clones manifested the Turtle Island Secret Realm off the west coast of Mexico.

As he expected, the slightest hint of trouble was enough to hook the United States like a shark that had smelled blood.

"Your Majesty, you flatter me. This is my duty."

A beautiful silver-haired girl, as delicate as a white lily, feigned composure, but her slightly pointed ears twitched excitedly a few times.

"You foresaw the arrival of the Crimson Moon and the impending apocalypse, and prepared the Ark in advance. I was merely following your instructions," Liliana replied matter-of-factly.

Is this the end of the world?

Naruto Uchiha couldn't help but sigh.

Time flies, and a week has passed since the fourth appearance of the Crimson Moon.

Unlike previous instances where the appearance of the Crimson Moon brought forth strange omens and monsters everywhere, this time, earthquakes, meteorites, hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters of varying sizes are occurring one after another around the world.

Such a once-in-a-millennium natural disaster, like the Mediterranean hurricane that destroyed the city of Delna six months ago, has occurred three times in just a few days, not to mention countless other natural disasters of a few minor magnitude.

Ordinary people are shocked and feel precarious just by looking at the news in the newspapers.

The strange changes that occurred after the arrival of the Crimson Moon reignited rumors of the end of the world, three years after they had been circulating for some time.

Naruto Uchiha was also wondering to himself if Hiigetsu had been holding back for too long and was about to do something big.

The arrangement of the Uchiha ruins was his backup plan in case of the worst-case scenario.

"Besides acquiring the new Mangekyou Sharingan Tsukuyomi as always, this time the Crimson Moon's descent is extraordinary."

Naruto Uchiha felt a little regretful:

"The Tengen Games set up a vast barrier covering all of Japan, only to find it empty. However, there was an unexpected gain: they unearthed a landmine that had been hidden so deeply."

Naruto Uchiha wouldn't go to the trouble of searching every inch of Japan just for a few escapees, but with the Great Barrier now in place, any aliens on this land have nowhere to hide.

"Only the wine of revenge can extinguish the anger of the immortal sects and soothe their parched souls. I will not do it for them."

A subtle, enigmatic smile appeared on Naruto Uchiha's lips.

"Inaba should have already delivered the message to the Immortal Sect by now."

-

Several black cars drove out of the parking lot of the National Assembly building, with the car in the middle being the official vehicle of the Director of the Supernatural Affairs Department.

Uchiha Senmon sat upright in the back row, his face cold, his eyes closed as he rested.

"Slurp—"

The streets of Chiyoda suddenly began to jolt violently without warning. The black sedan belonging to the Occult Department braked suddenly, leaving deep tracks on the ground from its wheels.

"Excuse me, Director, it's an earthquake."

Uchiha Senmon suddenly opened his eyes and looked out the car window.

The road was in complete chaos. Some vehicles were unable to brake in time and rear-ended the car in front. The sharp honking of horns and the terrified screams of pedestrians intertwined into a noisy symphony.

Fortunately, this sudden earthquake came and went quickly, lasting less than ten seconds before the ground returned to normal, without causing significant damage or casualties.

"Is it another earthquake?"

Uchiha Senmon frowned, his heart sinking.

Since the appearance of the Scarlet Moon, there have been more than five minor earthquakes in Tokyo alone. Although the tremors were not strong, the frequency was too abnormal.

Tokyo is relatively lucky; neighboring Kanagawa Prefecture was even hit by a major earthquake of magnitude 7.0 or higher yesterday.

The cabinet was celebrating its victory in the Battle of Kobe for only a few days before it was overwhelmed by a series of natural disasters that struck the country.

The only consolation is that other countries around the world are in the same boat.

In light of the recent global emergencies, the United Nations has been holding frequent meetings, and even specifically requested that Uchiha Senmon, a high-ranking official from the Japanese Occult Agency, attend these meetings.

Hurricanes, floods, thunderstorms, earthquakes—a series of natural disasters—all occurred after Scarlet Moon.

Few people believed it was a natural phenomenon; most were suspicious and fearful, thinking it was a sign of some great catastrophe.

Governments around the world have all implemented media control measures, but the doomsday prophecy still spread like wildfire, causing a great uproar.

Even without the apocalypse, if natural disasters of this intensity were to continue for another year or two, many smaller countries with weaker foundations would collapse and disintegrate on their own.

Faced with natural disasters that have no physical form, the Uchiha Sage Sect was helpless and could only take things one step at a time.

After receiving the Taishan Fujun Festival, the Uchiha Sage Sect's focus is no longer on world affairs, but on his revenge.

In his final moments, as Abe no Seimei sacrificed himself to take Ashiya Dōman with him, he instilled the teachings of the Taizan Fukun Festival into the mind of the Uchiha Senmon.

The Uchiha Immortal Sect was initially overjoyed, but then their hearts sank.

The Taishan Fujun Sacrifice truly lives up to its reputation as the supreme secret art of Yin and Yang, obscure and difficult to understand. Even if one were to spend the rest of one's life studying it in depth, one might not be able to comprehend it.

However, at least he now holds onto hope; all he lacks is the whereabouts of Mikoto's remains.

"I have contacted not only the cabinet after the first year of the Extraordinary Era, but also the cabinets of the previous years, whether they have stepped down or are still in office. I have come to no avail."

Uchiha Senmon's expression shifted unpredictably, his mood constantly shifting.

"Could it be that Senior Akagi's information was wrong...?"

A dying man's words are good, but Uchiha Senmon neither wanted to believe it; he thought Section Chief Akagi was deceiving him.

For the Uchiha Sage Sect, who were completely clueless and searching like looking for a needle in a haystack, Section Chief Akagi's last words were their last straw, and they had no choice but to cling to them desperately.

"Why not take advantage of the current chaos and stage an accident to kill a few cabinet ministers, as a trial balloon..."

Uchiha Senmon, hands clasped under his chin in a classic pose, his eyes flashing with murderous intent, pondered:

"If that still doesn't work, then it's better to kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free!"

As the car approached the block where the Supernatural Agency headquarters was located, Uchiha Senmon suddenly looked up, his murderous intent melting away, replaced by a mixture of surprise and delight.

"This spiritual power... is it Inaba's?"

Immediately, Uchiha Senmon's expression changed slightly.

Such incredible power!

Composing himself, Uchiha Senmon took the director's private elevator alone to his top-floor office.

"Uncle of the Immortal Sect, how have you been?"

In the living room, a petite figure wearing a hooded cloak reached down and pulled down the hood, revealing a pretty face with a touch of childlike innocence.

"It really is you, Inaba. It's been two years since we last saw each other."

Uchiha Senmon gazed at Tsukimi Riinaba with a complex expression, and spoke in a weary yet calm tone.

Inaba's parents were his colleagues, and after they were killed by a demon, he was left as an orphan. This similar experience aroused the pity of the Uchiha Senmon.

However, the Uchiha Senmon were secretly surprised during this meeting.

Eagle is truly a place where hidden talents abound.

Jeanne, the Iron Fist Saintess, has already risen to the ranks of Kage-level powerhouses thanks to her active role in the Kobe War. Meanwhile, Tsukimi Inaba's current aura is unfathomable and no less formidable than Jeanne's.

In particular, Inaba's right eye, which was hidden by her hair, made the Uchiha Senmon wary.

"When did Inaba become so strong?"

Thanks to the strong support of Tianyuan Games and the Uchiha Senmon's favorable regard for Tsukimi Inaba, the Uchiha Senmon still held a certain degree of goodwill towards the Hawk Organization even after the cooperation ended.

"Inaba, did you come here because of the Hiigetsu and the recent strange events?" Uchiha Senmon asked with a smile.

After a long silence, Inaba Tsukimi pulled out an envelope, her calm tone booming like thunder in the ears of the Uchiha Senmon:

"Uncle of the Immortal Sect, the mortal enemy you've been searching for is this man."

Uchiha Senmon's warm smile instantly turned icy, his eyes fixed on Tsukimi Inaba, and he said, word by word:

"Inaba, even you shouldn't make jokes like that."

Tsukimi Inaba opened her clear and determined left eye and stared back defiantly at Uchiha Senmon.

Tsukimi Riha, who had fused with the Tenseigan, awoke the day after the Tengen Game ended.

The fact that Uchiha Naruto sent Tsukimi no Inaba is not only due to the old friendship between the two families and Tsukimi no Inaba's filial piety towards her elders, but also because it has earned the trust of the Uchiha Sage Clan, and because Inaba, who is also an avenger, is acting as a messenger is a good omen.

After a long pause, Uchiha Senmon took the envelope, opened it, looked at it for a long time, and asked:

"Inaba, how did you know that?"

Tsukimi Inaba pursed her lips, a hint of guilt flashing in her left eye, and shook her head firmly.

"Can't I say?"

Uchiha Senmon leaned back on the sofa, covering the upper half of his face with his hand, making it impossible to see his expression.

"But I believe in you, Inaba."

"Uncle Xianmen, do you need me to come with you..." Tsukimi Inaba hesitated.

"I am already extremely grateful that you provided me with intelligence. But this is my own revenge, and no one else is allowed to interfere."

"May you have great success in your military campaigns."

Knowing that the Uchiha Immortal Sect wanted to be alone, Tsukimi Inaba bowed deeply, then opened a portal and disappeared.

After a long while, Uchiha Senmon finally took out his phone.

"Contact Yokota Air Base. I'm already considering going to the United States to start my job."

Uchiha Senmon's figure was shrouded in darkness, with only his pair of scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan eyes brewing unfathomable rage.

"I want to speak with Commander William in person."

(End of this chapter)