I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 461 and 462: The Demonic Statue of the Heretic

"So, what happened next? Madara Uchiha and Hashirama eventually became enemies, right?"

Uchiha Senmon stared intently at the indifferent Uchiha Itachi.

Whether Izanami's name was Hashirama or whether she took her husband's surname, Uchiha, are all trivial matters.

Madara Uchiha and Izanami, born from the flowers of the Divine Tree and Hashirama, quelled the Ten-Tails' rebellion and became the founding gods of Japan.

At first glance, it seems like a happy ending, but the frequent appearances of the Crimson Moon have brought about earth-shattering changes and the resurgence of the Tailed Beasts; the murals in the Naga Shrine and the underground of Turtle Island all clearly indicate the break between Madara Uchiha and Izanami.

Chief Uchiha is absolutely right!

Professor Nagayama tried his best to cram the information he received in a short period of time into his brain, and his overloaded and sluggish thinking barely regained some clarity.

His eyes suddenly lit up. The Kojiki records that Izanagi and Izanami eventually became enemies, loving and killing each other!

Izanami died from being burned while giving birth to Kagutsuchi. Izanagi, driven mad by his love for his wife, chased her to the Land of the Dead in an attempt to bring her back.

After Izanami left the palace gates at Yomotsu Hirasaka, she said she needed to freshen up before returning to life, and specifically instructed Izanagi not to peek during this time.

Izanagi grew impatient and took the comb from his left hair bun, broke off a tooth to use as a candle flame, and barged into the Land of the Dead on his own initiative.

Upon witnessing Izanami's rotting, swollen body covered in maggots, and with eight terrifying demons born in the underworld dwelling within, Izanagi was so frightened that he turned and ran away.

He's such a scumbag!

"As you predicted, the peaceful world established by Madara Uchiha and Izanami has finally come to an end."

Itachi Uchiha's calm voice echoed in the secret room, like a narrator.

"Izanami developed unwarranted ambitions and began to covet the fruit of the sacred tree; she wanted to become a true god."

Uchiha Senmon's face was a mixture of emotions, his expression extremely solemn.

Although Professor Nagayama and the naval colonel were mentally prepared, their heads still exploded with a bang, their ears were ringing, and they could hardly think. They could only hear Itachi Uchiha's voice pouring into their ears.

"Uchiha Madara and Izanami established Konoha Village around Mount Fuji as guardian deities for their ancestors, teaching them farming and protecting them from wild beasts, diseases, and natural disasters."

A complex, indescribable expression flashed across Itachi Uchiha's face as he softly said:

"But this peaceful period didn't last long. Izanami grew tired of this mundane life, and her ambition grew day by day. Behind Madara Uchiha's back, Izanami secretly released the nine tailed beasts that had been sealed away, wanting to cultivate the fruits of the Divine Tree anew."

"Izanami attacked Madara Uchiha?" Senmon Uchiha asked in a deep voice.

Red lotus, green leaves, white lotus root; the three religions have always shared the same ancestral tradition.

Only when Madara Uchiha, Izanami, and the Ten-Tails are combined into one can the Divine Tree Fruit be cultivated.

Madara Uchiha's Yin Release power, Izanami's Yang Release power...

When Yin and Yang are united, one can obtain the power of all things in the universe!

So that's what it meant.

"Moreover, the growth of the Divine Tree had already stagnated before Madara Uchiha and Izanami were born. Even if the power of the three were combined, it would not be enough for the Divine Tree to bear fruit."

Uchiha Itachi suddenly covered his mouth and coughed, a smear of crimson blood appearing between his fingers. He continued as if nothing had happened:

"Ahem, Izanami set her sights on the island's ancient inhabitants who worshipped them as gods."

Uchiha Senmon's eyelids twitched involuntarily a few times.

"Compared to when the Divine Tree descended, the population of the archipelago has multiplied, and there are even more people in the world besides Japan. If we extract the life force of all the humans on the planet to nourish the Divine Tree, it may be possible for the Divine Tree to bear fruit."

"Izanami is trying to exterminate the Age of Gods and then humanity."

Professor Changshan was dumbfounded, then a flash of inspiration struck him, and he excitedly slammed his fist into his palm.

This matches up with the Kojiki.

After Izanagi fled, Izanami was filled with grief and anger. She sent eight demons, the Eight Thunder Gods, to pursue Izanagi, but they were defeated by Izanagi.

After the Eight Thunder Gods failed to kill Izanagi, Izanami personally chased him to the entrance of Yomotsu Hirasaka, where Izanagi blocked the passage with the Thousand Lunge Stones.

The two great deities, now separated by life and death, made a vow to sever all ties and affections.

Izanami cursed the heartless and ungrateful Izanagi, vowing to kill a thousand people every day in the human kingdom under his rule until humanity was extinct.

Therefore, Izanami is also the goddess of the underworld, the ruler of the Japanese underworld.

The records in the Kojiki do indeed somewhat match the truth described by Itachi Uchiha.

Professor Nagayama was thrilled and deeply moved, but he became even more convinced that the research direction of using mythology to interpret the secrets of the Age of Gods and the Extraordinary was absolutely correct and far-sighted.

"By the time Madara Uchiha discovered Izanami's ambition, it was too late. Izanami had absorbed all eight tails, leaving only the nine-tailed fox."

"To protect humanity and the entire world, Madara Uchiha harnessed the Nine-Tailed Fox and fought against Izanami, who had gathered the power of almost all nine tailed beasts and become the Ten-Tailed Fox. The great battle ravaged the Japanese islands, bringing unprecedented disaster, and in the end, Madara Uchiha's power narrowly prevailed."

This result was expected by everyone. If Izanami had won in the end, the world would not have continued to this era.

"Although he defeated Izanami, Madara Uchiha was also severely injured. After resealing the tailed beasts around the world, Madara Uchiha passed away."

"Before his death, in order to protect the seal of the tailed beasts, Madara Uchiha founded the Uchiha clan. Later, with the end of the Age of Gods in the Heian period, most of the Uchiha clan members moved to the Heavenly Realm, but a branch of the clan remained in the human world."

As Itachi Uchiha spoke, he turned his gaze to Senmon Uchiha.

Professor Nagayama and the naval colonel looked at each other, their eyes lighting up, and their faces showing a look of sudden realization.

No wonder Director Uchiha has such Sharingan eyes.

Moreover, after obtaining the power of Wood Release, Director Uchiha rose to power with unstoppable momentum, becoming the number one superhuman on Earth, and within just three years, he rose to the level of a Kage-level powerhouse.

It turns out that Chief Uchiha has the blood of Izanagi, the Japanese creator god, flowing through his veins!

The theory of bloodline perfectly explains all of Chief Uchiha's extraordinary abilities.

Did Madara Uchiha kill his wife?

Uchiha Senmon's eyes dimmed as he sighed and asked.

The Uchiha clan has an extremely profound understanding of love, which has led to the characteristic of awakening the Sharingan upon losing love. The deeper they delve into darkness, the greater their power becomes.

Madara Uchiha was certainly no exception.

The village He and Izanami created was named Konoha Village, undoubtedly in honor of Izanami, who possessed the power of Wood Release.

However, when Izanami attempted to awaken the Divine Tree and destroy the world, Madara Uchiha still chose to defend the peace of the world.

It's unimaginable what Madara Uchiha was feeling as he fought Izanami to the very last moment.

Even if it's his own wife, if she goes against the world, he will never let her go!

"No, after Izanami transforms into the Ten-Tails, she also possesses the ability to be immortal and indestructible. Even if Madara Uchiha wanted to eliminate the Ten-Tails, he would not be able to do so."

Itachi Uchiha rubbed his right hand between his fingers, calmly looking at the bloodstains on his palm, and said:

"Even if the tailed beasts were separated from Izanami's body again, Izanami's body was still alive and still possessed terrifying power. In the end, Madara Uchiha could only banish this Gedo Mazo to the moon."

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted.

Crimson Moon!

When the connection between heaven and earth was severed, the Lord of Mount Tai pointed out that the source of all the strange changes was on the moon.

With the appearance of several Crimson Moons, the world began to be in turmoil, and all civilians were filled with fear. Government agencies from various countries were searching for the truth.

Now all the fog has been swept away.

"Lord Uchiha Itachi, are the mysterious resurgence and the celestial changes all due to the Gedo Mazo, sealed on the moon, gradually breaking free?"

"The life force of the Gedo Mazo, or Izanami, has never ceased, and there is a strong attraction between it and the nine tailed beasts that share the same origin."

Itachi Uchiha glanced calmly at Professor Nagayama, who had asked the question. The latter shrank back, not daring to interrupt.

"Now that the first Celestial Monkey King has awakened, the other tailed beasts will return one after another in the next month until Izanami is resurrected, at which point the end of the world will inevitably come."

"What?! A month!?"

Uchiha Senmon, who had been frowning the whole time, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The situation has become so urgent that there is hardly any time left to catch one's breath.

"Lord Uchiha Itachi, how can you be so certain about the timing of Izanami's resurrection?"

The usually taciturn naval captain was sweating profusely and looked extremely anxious. He disregarded his respect for Uchiha Itachi and asked in surprise.

They were dispatched to Turtle Island to investigate the secrets of the Age of Gods' destruction and the end of the world. Now, they have confirmed the authenticity of the apocalypse through Itachi Uchiha's words. However, the fact that they arrived so early and so quickly still left the unsuspecting naval captain in disbelief.

"Next month, on the 6th, will be the annual Mid-Autumn Festival full moon, and the seal is most vulnerable at this moment."

Itachi Uchiha responded indifferently.

The faces of both Professor Nagayama and the naval colonel instantly turned deathly pale.

Since Izanami is already making moves, nothing will be left undone during the full moon.

What kind of apocalypse will Izanami's resurrection bring?

Uchiha Senmon's brows were clouded with gloom. After a moment of contemplation, he asked cautiously.

"The Divine Tree descended to Earth from the universe, nourished by the gods, in order to bear its fruit. After Izanami's resurrection, this naturally became her first priority."

Inside the dimly lit, secret room, the torches flickered.

As Itachi Uchiha spoke emotionlessly, a chill emanated from Professor Nagayama and the Navy Captain, two ordinary people, making them feel cold in their hands and feet, as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

"The spiritual energy on Earth today is far less than that of the Age of Gods, but the global population is hundreds or thousands of times greater than that of the Age of Gods. In terms of numbers, it should be enough for the Divine Tree to bear fruit."

"After Izanami is resurrected, the roots of the divine tree will spread throughout the world, capturing all humans and then absorbing their nutrients. Of course, no one will survive."

The faces of the crowd changed drastically, and sweat poured down their backs.

The Earth's current population is a whopping eight billion!

Imagine how tragic the future would be if everyone became nourishment for the divine tree, and if this were not stopped, the world would end completely.

"Lord Uchiha Itachi, isn't there any other way?"

Professor Nagayama asked hesitantly.

"Apart from the prophesied child who possesses the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan like Madara Uchiha, no one can stop Izanami and the Divine Tree from being resurrected once again," Itachi Uchiha said.

"Before the nine tailed beasts and the Gedo Mazo merge into one, let's capture the tailed beasts and interrupt this process. Is that feasible?"

The three black tomoe in Uchiha Senmon's right eye spun faster and faster, seemingly about to condense into a new pattern, he said coldly.

"Of course you can do that. But Payne won't just stand by and watch."

Payne?!

Uchiha Senmon's heart sank.

Now that all the mysteries surrounding the Crimson Moon, the Uchiha clan, and the apocalypse have been solved, the mysteries surrounding the Akatsuki organization seem insignificant in comparison.

However, the Uchiha Sage Sect dared not underestimate their enemy.

Pain, the leader of Akatsuki, was able to kill Jiraiya, the Toad Sage, and even fought Taishan Fujun, a Kage-level expert, to a draw. It is conceivable that he was also a giant-level powerhouse.

Even though the Uchiha Sage had awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan, he didn't believe he would be a match for Pain.

Judging from Itachi Uchiha's deep-seated fear of Pain, only by activating the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan could he have a fighting chance?

"In the past, we only knew that Akatsuki was pursuing the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox."

Uchiha Senmon slowly said:

"But the Nine-Tails is only part of the Ten-Tails and the Divine Tree. Now it seems there must be more to the story."

"That's right, the Akatsuki's ultimate goal is the resurrection of Izanami."

Sure enough.

A thoughtful expression flashed across Uchiha Senmon's face as he asked:

"Since you're a spy infiltrated into Akatsuki, what about Pain's abilities...?"

Just then, Uchiha Senmon's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look diagonally upwards.

He sensed a powerful and familiar aura invading from the sky above Turtle Island.

Uchiha Sasuke!

"Looks like Sasuke has arrived."

Itachi Uchiha's cold expression melted slightly, a smile flashed across his face, and then he got up and walked towards the exit of the secret room.

A struggle flashed across Uchiha Senmon's face. He opened his mouth, but could only remain silent.

From his perspective, he had no right to interfere in this fateful battle between brothers.

"Immortal Sect, I'll trouble you to transplant a new Mangekyou Sharingan for the Child of Prophecy."

As soon as Itachi Uchiha finished speaking, his figure dissipated into crows and disappeared before everyone's eyes.

"Professor Nagayama, I will send you off Turtle Island right now."

With two Uchiha clan members possessing Susanoo and Mangekyou Sharingan clashing on the island, it remains to be seen whether Turtle Island can survive.

At the same time, Uchiha Senmon pursed his lips, an ominous premonition rising in his heart.

Itachi Uchiha's tone was as if he were giving his final instructions.

(End of this chapter)