I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 481 & 482: The Eye of the Moon Project

"'Conquer the world,' one of Payne's most famous scenes, I've always wanted to say that."

Naruto Uchiha, who had transformed into Yahiko, the Deva Path of Pain, lowered his head slightly, opened his folded left hand, and smiled slightly.

Then Naruto Uchiha stood up, his extraordinary Rinnegan peering intently into the distance.

"Compared to the towering buildings of the rain-soaked country, Mount Rushmore has a unique charm on a sunny day."

After awakening the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, the power of Indra and the power of Ashura from Hashirama's cells combined to create Naruto Uchiha's eyes, enabling him to create, destroy, and reincarnate.

Rinnegan!

The moment Naruto Uchiha awakened his Rinnegan, he regained his original status and gradually understood everything.

The secret of the Crimson Moon, and the reason why I was born into this world.

By sealing the Ten-Tails, which combines the nine tailed beasts into one, into his body, Naruto Uchiha can surpass the power of the Six Paths and return to his peak.

Even though he hasn't regained all his power, Naruto Uchiha, now that he has awakened the Rinnegan, is still a truly invincible being!

The tailed beasts are nothing more than fish on a chopping board; Naruto Uchiha can cook them at any time.

The remnants in the Crimson Moon are no longer a concern.

What Naruto Uchiha is more concerned about now is how he, as the mastermind behind everything, can clear his name and step into the limelight when the final showdown begins.

"The colossal lie of the resurrection of the gods is flawless; my task is to make it a reality!"

Not only the entire world and the Uchiha Sage Sect, who were still kept in the dark, but even the five Kage, including Tsukimi and Inaba, who were closer to him, only knew about Uchiha Naruto's second identity beneath the surface, and only the tip of the iceberg of the mastermind behind the scenes.

Like geese leaving their calls and winds leaving their traces, Uchiha Naruto has been reborn into this world for eighteen years and has built bonds with the Immortal Sect, the Five Kage, Matsudaira Chiyo, and others.

"Therefore, it is enough for me to know everything."

The purple light of the Rinnegan swirled in his eye sockets, and Uchiha Naruto, standing on the nose of the stone statue, rose into the air, ascending higher and higher.

Today is October 1st, and in five days it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival full moon. What an auspicious day!

"Everything will end under the full moon; this is the final dance!"

Next, Naruto Uchiha will act as Pain.

By reducing the burden of cause and effect and attributing all the cause and effect to Pain and his other identities, Naruto Uchiha can clear his name and escape punishment.

"Before conquering the world and taking it all in one's hands..."

Naruto Uchiha lowered his head and landed on the four portraits of former leaders on the rock face of Mount Rushmore.

"Since you're here, why don't you say hello?"

When selecting the site, the sculptors and engineers carefully chose the chemically stable and physically robust granite of Mount Rushmore, ensuring that the rock head could survive for generations even after 100,000 years of exposure to sunlight and erosion.

They proudly proclaimed: "The United States will extend along this skyline."

The prototype of Hokage Rock is Mount Rushmore. Now that "Pain" has arrived, it would be a shame to leave without doing anything.

Moreover, Naruto Uchiha hadn't forgotten the nuclear attack on Iwo Jima.

It was Uchiha Sasuke who agreed to the sect's request for leniency. What does that have to do with me, Uchiha Naruto?

"This is just collecting a little interest upfront."

Uchiha Naruto, as majestic and holy as a god, flicked his sleeves and slammed his palms together.

An endless, divinely punishing white light shone on the faces of the statues, and in the next instant, it engulfed the entire Mount Rushmore National Park.

boom!--

As a metropolis and the world's financial center, New York City is filled with skyscrapers. The glass curtain walls reflect the traffic, crowds, and neon lights of the GG sign, creating a dreamlike and dazzling scene, earning it the nickname "City of Skyscrapers."

Beneath its glamorous exterior, this city is also the prototype for the sin-ridden city of Gotham.

Brooklyn, a slum.

Garbage can be seen everywhere on the streets and alleys, and there is a pungent and strange smell. There are also many tents set up by homeless people on the roadside, and some people who don't even have tents are wrapped in sleeping bags and sleeping soundly in broad daylight.

"Dinner's almost ready, guys!"

A thin, filthy Asian homeless man picked up a plastic plate and faced the phone camera.

Not-so-fresh fried chicken nuggets, ham pizza that's long since gone cold, and cream puffs and donuts that are cloyingly sweet with too much sugar.

"I love you, you are very very gorgeous, God bless you!"

After offering a series of auspicious words of encouragement to the Black woman distributing food in the ambulance, the Asian young man eagerly began to wolf down his food.

After devouring the food in one go, the Asian homeless man licked his lips, still wanting more, and asked for another serving.

But seeing the endless line of homeless people stretching to the street corner, he could only turn back dejectedly.

"I wouldn't have looked down on those things before, but recently all the shelters have been closed, and there are far fewer elderly people coming to do charity work, so I have no choice."

An Asian homeless man complained to the camera:

"If I just get one meal today, do you think the Empress Dowager will blame me? I'm not even full yet. Even if it's the end of the world, I should at least be able to die with a full stomach."

The flow of people and vehicles on the streets is noticeably much quieter than before.

As the apocalyptic crisis intensifies, many citizens are fleeing the city to the countryside for refuge.

Although the Japanese Occult Agency has released information about the Tailed Beasts, the Ten-Tails, and the Divine Tree, many Americans in their cocoons are still spreading misinformation, believing it to be a zombie apocalypse or a post-nuclear wasteland.

Staying in a high-risk environment like a big city is practically suicide, isn't it?

In addition, the US government's deliberate efforts to disperse the population of major cities have secretly fueled the trend, resulting in a large outflow of people from New York.

In this chaotic time of social unrest, naturally no one cares about the homeless on the margins of society.

An Asian young man was exploring new avenues in search of food when he happened to run into his Black neighbor.

"Hi!"

The two exchanged fist bumps, about to exchange information on where the food would spawn, when suddenly Blackie's eyes widened.

"What's that? A bird, an airplane, or Superman?!"

The Asian homeless man immediately looked in the direction of the sound and saw a black dot as fast as a shooting star appear on the horizon, which flew over in the blink of an eye.

The newcomer hovered in the air for a while, looking down from above.

Just a wall away from the slums lies a decadent den of iniquity and debauchery.

Only when the Asian young man and the black homeless man could one see the black robe with red clouds on it.

However, he didn't stay in the air for long before the orange-haired youth, dressed in a black robe with red clouds, continued flying forward.

"cool!"

The gaze followed the figure of the sprinter until it was obscured by skyscrapers. Only then did the black homeless man turn around, his eyes shining, and he excitedly waved his arms at the Asian young man.

"This is supernatural! Isn't it the supernatural terrorist dressed in black that appeared in your Japan?!"

"Japan?"

The Asian young man was taken aback, then instinctively blurted out a fabricated answer:

"Yes, I come form Japan."

No, Xiao!?

So shocked was the Asian homeless man that he belatedly jumped up.

The man with his face pierced by iron pipes was dressed in typical Akatsuki attire!

Even if he is a homeless person, it's impossible for him to be completely unaware of current events in this extraordinary era.

This is the first time that a superhuman from Akatsuki has appeared in a country outside of Japan, but his appearance in New York clearly indicates that he has come with ill intentions.

"We need to get out of here! No, we need to get out of New York right now!"

The Asian guy grabbed the black guy's sleeve and tried to run outside.

The black man looked completely bewildered, staring with innocent eyes:

"Leave? Why leave? And our home isn't in this direction..."

"Forget about that trash, saving your life is the priority!"

Meanwhile, countless citizens of New York City witnessed the figures speeding through the sky.

Traffic was completely jammed, and horns blared incessantly. Drivers couldn't help but stick their heads out and stare blankly at the sky.

"Beep! Beep! Beep!"

Then came the piercing sound of city sirens blaring.

Thanks to the recent barrage of doomsday news, many drivers have suddenly realized the truth and, without even caring about their own vehicles, have jumped out and scrambled to get out.

Where is he going?

"This direction leads to Manhattan! Destroying Mount Rushmore National Park wasn't enough; are they now trying to destroy the Statue of Liberty?"

"Why haven't the fighter jets scrambled to intercept them yet! A bunch of useless idiots!"

Half an hour ago, the Marshmore National Park was devastated, the entire mountain range was flattened, leaving only a huge crater spanning dozens of miles in circumference.

Caught completely off guard, the entire U.S. national leadership was reeling from the shock.

Fortunately, the disaster occurred in a sparsely populated national park; if it had happened in any city in the United States...

Just thinking about it makes them almost faint!

Thousands of miles away in New York, members of the Akatsuki organization suddenly attacked from the airspace outside the city, flying at such a speed that there was no time to react.

In just a few minutes, it covered most of New York City.

"Wait! The intruder has stopped in mid-air!"

"The Akatsuki's target isn't the Statue of Liberty, but the United Nations Headquarters!"

"Quickly, contact the United Nations headquarters and evacuate the representatives from all countries!"

"No, it's too late! The Akatsuki are too fast!"

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the orange-haired man wearing a black robe with red clouds plummeted downwards and crashed directly into the United Nations building.

"Are you representatives of the world's major countries?"

Amidst billowing dust, a large hole was blasted in the ceiling of the main conference room at the United Nations headquarters. A young man with orange hair, dressed in a black robe with red cloud patterns, hovered in mid-air, expressionlessly scrutinizing the representatives from various countries below.

Because of the urgency of the doomsday crisis, the United Nations is working around the clock, and representatives from all major countries have gathered there.

"Let me introduce myself. I am Pain, the leader of the Akatsuki. And also, God!"

Although dust swirled in the conference room, Payne's robes remained spotless, as if no filth dared to intrude upon his divine realm.

Payne!

The leader of the Akatsuki!

The representatives from various countries who had not yet been evacuated immediately changed their expressions.

The information released by the Japanese Occult Agency naturally includes the important figure of Payne.

Although the details are vague due to a lack of information, Pain was the leader of the Akatsuki organization in a war against the gods of the heavens, and even fought a battle to the death with the ruler of the underworld, Lord Taishan!

As the end times approached, Payne, unable to contain his ambition, descended to the mortal realm himself.

But why is Payne here?

Moreover, judging from his body and complexion, he seemed to be completely unharmed.

Regardless of what other countries' representatives were thinking, the US representative gritted his teeth and hissed:

"Did you destroy Mount Rushmore National Park, Payne?"

"This is a revelation from God."

Payne glanced sideways and said coldly.

Destroying you is none of your business!

This dismissive and disrespectful attitude immediately made the US representative's eyes red with humiliation, his expression twisted and ferocious.

Just then, the guards who were waiting outside finally arrived.

Upon seeing Payne floating in mid-air, they couldn't help but gasp and raised their guns to aim, but they didn't make any rash moves.

"Don't shoot! Don't shoot!"

The Frank representative's eyes darted around, and he immediately shouted, strode over to the US representative, and lowered his voice:

"Mr. Hayden, please don't be angry. Payne is here but hasn't attacked us, which means he's obviously here to negotiate."

How could the guards' fire sticks possibly be effective against a Kage-level powerhouse like Payne? Pointing guns at him would be tantamount to suicide.

The representatives of various countries at the United Nations headquarters are merely mouthpieces for their own countries; killing them or taking them hostage is of little consequence.

Payne did not immediately strike, seemingly indicating an intention to engage in dialogue.

This could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Frank!

Otherwise, even if they wanted to surrender, they wouldn't have the means.

"I know."

The US representative was not blinded by anger and nodded.

At this moment, the White House must have already requested assistance from Secretary-General Uchiha. They need to buy time and prepare for the emergency evacuation of New York City's population.

"The current tense situation may be due to some misunderstanding. It would be best if it could be resolved through dialogue."

Frank's representative, all smiles, bowed and scraped before Payne, saying:

"May I ask, Lord Payne, what brings you here?"

"I came for peace."

Payne announced this with a stern expression.

"Only God can put an end to this chaotic world."

"And I am a pacifist god, so I want to bring the world unprecedented peace."

Upon hearing this, the representatives from various parts of the world exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions strange.

The Akatsuki members' appearances in Japan have caused immense turmoil, stirred up trouble across the three realms, and were even the masterminds behind the resurrection of Izanami, one of the sources of the apocalyptic crisis.

The leader of Akatsuki, Pain, keeps talking about bringing peace. What kind of extraordinary joke is that?

"Just hand over the One-Tailed Shukaku, the Three-Tailed Isobu, the Four-Tailed Sage Monkey King, the Seven-Tailed Jōmei, and the Nine-Tailed Yōko..."

"An unprecedented and lasting peace will come. Happiness will be attained by all!"

"I'll use my Eye of the Moon Plan!"

(End of this chapter)