I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 497 and 498: I've been waiting for you for so long, Hashirama!

"I'm so sorry! I couldn't be there for you at the most crucial moment that day. I couldn't protect you. I'm so sorry!"

In the dimly lit warehouse, Uchiha Senmon, kneeling on the ground, threw himself into Mikoto's arms, clutching her clothes tightly, and wailed uncontrollably.

"We promised to be together forever, but I failed to keep my promise! I'm sorry, please forgive me! Please forgive me!"

Amidst sobs, Uchiha Senmon poured out his heart to his lover, recounting everything that had happened over the past twenty years, without reservation.

Mikoto embraced Uchiha Senmon, gently stroking his hair, and listened silently.

"Mikoto...do you believe what I'm saying? Don't you...think I've lost my mind...?"

With red and swollen eyes, Uchiha Senmon raised his head, his voice hoarse.

Just then, a soft hand was placed in Uchiha Senmon's palm, their fingers intertwined, and warmth was transmitted to him.

"You've shed more tears today than you've shed in your entire life."

Holding the immortal's face in her hands, Meiqin gently pursed her lips and softly said:

"As your wife, of course I believe you."

Even so, Senmon Uchiha could feel her clenched hand trembling slightly, and her body tensed up.

"In that case, you can't stay here too long."

Slowly but resolutely, Mikoto withdrew her hand from Senmon's grasp, picked up the Flame Fan from the ground, and handed it to Uchiha Senmon.

"You still have to save the world, and even more so, you have to save me and A-Ming, don't you?"

Glancing at the glowing flame fan, then looking up at his wife's face, Uchiha Senmon hesitated.

A slender hand pulled up Xianmen's right hand, and the two hands tightly gripped the handle of the Flame Fan. Tears streaming down her face, Meiqin embraced her husband tightly and whispered in Xianmen's ear:

"I will wait for you forever, my love."

The next moment, the Flame Fan shone with a brilliant azure light, engulfing the two of them.

A crisp sound, like a mirror shattering, echoed from the void, and the limited Tsukuyomi was broken.

-

"Boom!"

Like dragon veins, tree roots burst forth from the mountain of Arakawa-dake, rumbling and extending in all directions, causing the earth to shake and the huge rubble from the explosion of the celestial meteor to roll like bouncing beads.

At the summit of a mountain three thousand meters above sea level, the divine tree's buds were in full bloom, and its mesmerizing halo was even more dazzling than the rising sun in the sky, enveloping the three members of the Uchiha Sage Sect.

A dozen seconds later, the halo emanating from the divine tree's flower bud gradually subsided.

Several vines hung down, entangled the Uchiha Senmon and others who were under the influence of the Tsukuyomi genjutsu, and then hoisted them up.

"And that's it, it's really over."

Madara Uchiha, having deactivated his complete Susanoo and stood atop the mountain with his hands on his hips, murmured as he looked at Senmon Uchiha, who was hanging from the Divine Tree like a cocoon with only half his face showing.

Beneath the tree branch of the divine tree, besides the three people—Senmon, Inaba, and Jeanne—there were two cocoons.

"Generally speaking, Jinchuriki cannot escape death after their Tailed Beasts are removed. However, as a test before officially activating the Infinite Tsukuyomi, I deliberately spared their lives as test subjects, and now there are three more."

Madara Uchiha's gaze swept over the five cocoons before finally settling on Senmon Uchiha, who was lost in a beautiful dream.

"You must be very happy, Immortal Sect. Your departed friends, wives, and children have all been found and will never be separated again."

On Uchiha Senmon's peaceful sleeping face, the corners of his lips were slightly upturned, exuding sweetness.

"Rest assured, everyone in the world will soon follow in your footsteps and share in eternal peace and happiness."

With one last glance, a subtle, enigmatic glint appeared in Madara Uchiha's eyes as he turned to leave.

"The Divine Tree unites the life and power of all things in heaven and earth, and I can see you there, Hashirama..."

Just then, a crisp "swoosh" was heard, and Madara Uchiha's expression changed drastically upon hearing the sound. He immediately turned around to look.

The Flame Fan cleaved through the branches of the Divine Tree, and Uchiha Senmon, whose eyes were tightly closed, broke free, landing on the ground with the fan in his right hand.

"Impossible! Even a limited Tsukuyomi isn't something the Mangekyou Sharingan can break!"

Madara Uchiha, who had been in control of the situation since his resurrection and remained unfazed even when Mount Tai collapsed before him, showed an expression of disbelief and astonishment on his face for the first time.

"Waaah..."

Ignoring Madara Uchiha's questions, Senmon Uchiha's face was unusually pale, and two lines of tears completely soaked his face.

He opened his eyes, and deep longing and emotion shone through them.

The dreamlike scene before escaping the limited Tsukuyomi surged into my heart like a tidal wave.

"Even if it's an illusion, you still saved me. My wife is just too good to be you..."

The encounter in the Tsukuyomi world could no longer satisfy the Uchiha Sage.

"I want to create a world where you are. If I fail, I will go to another world to meet you, and I won't make you wait any longer."

It's just death.

Beneath the divine tree, clouds and mist surged, and a cold wind howled. Uchiha Madara shouted at the Immortal Sect:

"What's wrong with you? You can't possibly break the Tsukuyomi with just those boring things like love and bonds!"

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically. His eyes locked onto the flaming fan in Uchiha Senmon's hand, which was emitting a faint blue light, and his pupils contracted:

"Is this feeling... you, Hashirama!?"

The next instant, a surging wave of energy erupted from Madara Uchiha's body, his crimson armor clanging loudly. His expression was distorted, filled with hatred and ecstasy, as he roared like a madman:

"I've been waiting for you for ages, Hashirama!"

Just then, Uchiha Senmon suddenly opened his left eye in anger and swept it over the other four people hanging on the divine tree.

"Clap clap clap!"

The Kaleidoscope tore apart the others trapped on the Divine Tree and swallowed them into the Divine Might Space.

"This is Kamui's final act!"

Uchiha Senmon's left eye swelled up, blood flowing freely, and his vision went blank.

Forcibly squeezing out the last bit of power from the Kamui Kaleidoscope, a void vortex suddenly descended.

"Where do you think you're going? Stop right there! Immortal Sect!"

Madara Uchiha roared in shock and rage, raising his hand and instantly extending the blue arm bone of Susanoo for dozens of meters, reaching down to grab it.

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Susanoo opened his palm, which contained only gravel and pebbles.

"Hashirama..."

Madara Uchiha's face was a mixture of surprise and frustration as he searched for what he had missed.

Just then, a faint rumble of thunder sounded, and hundreds of small black dots appeared on the horizon.

In the blink of an eye, it arrived with a whoosh.

They were missiles!

The sacred tree took root in the earth's veins, and its flower buds burst forth. Such earth-shattering changes could not be hidden from the world's countries that were observing Arakawa-dake with reconnaissance satellites.

Although they were not yet clear on what had happened, the fact that the Divine Tree was thriving and blooming indicated that the Uchiha Secretary General's efforts had failed.

Countries immediately followed their contingency plans, taking a desperate gamble and launching a fierce attack.

Even if they are no match for Izanagi, destroying the Divine Tree would still be a victory for humanity!

Just as Madara sensed Hashirama's presence, Senmon Uchiha escaped, leaving Madara with nowhere to vent his pent-up frustration and anger.

Now, seeing the world's nations launching attacks, a chilling killing intent flashed in Madara Uchiha's eyes.

"court death!"

-

Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean, the enormous Turtle Island lies silently dormant on the seabed.

The barrier on the back of Turtle Island opened, its light and shadow shifting, isolating it from the seawater.

Suddenly, near the shattered and collapsed main peak of Turtle Island, a rift was torn open in the void, and Uchiha Senmon and several figures fell to the ground.

"Kamui, he's completely invisible now..."

Uchiha Senmon propped himself up on his thighs, panting heavily with his chest heaving. He raised his hand and waved it in front of his left eye a few times, but felt nothing at all.

The power of Kamui's left eye had completely dried up, and the pupil had turned white, as if he had used the forbidden technique Izanagi, but he could still open it.

As he let his hair fall down on the left side to cover his blind left eye, a look of regret appeared on Uchiha Senmon's face.

Obito's Kamui Mangekyou Sharingan saved the Uchiha Sage Mode from dire straits countless times.

He felt deeply saddened to lose this power forever.

However, Kamui ultimately proved its worth, allowing the Uchiha Sage to escape from Madara Uchiha's clutches.

and……

Uchiha Senmon raised the flaming fan in his palm, which was burning hot and glowing, his heart pounding.

Compared to their previous do-or-die battles, the key to victory may already be in his hands!

Suppressing his excitement, Uchiha Senmon looked down at the four cocoons at his feet, bound by tree branches.

He bent down and untied the branches, freeing Inaba and the other three from their restraints.

However, after a long while, none of the four of them regained consciousness.

"Hahaha, Abe, you old dog, you've finally met your match..."

"...World peace...is so good..."

"Ming, for my fifth child, I want a daughter..."

Pulling open Inaba's eyelids, Senmon Uchiha used his right Sharingan to observe the disordered chakra within her body, clearly indicating that they had not yet recovered from the genjutsu of the Limited Tsukuyomi.

It's terrifying; even after escaping from under the divine tree and being separated by hundreds of miles, the illusion still remains effective.

"Yes, I understand."

As if talking to himself, Uchiha Senmon respectfully agreed.

He raised the Uchiha fan in his hand, and a bluish-green light shone down, illuminating the four of them.

A moment later, Jeanne, Inaba, Mineko Yuuki, and Tetsuya Yamashita awoke one by one from their dream and regained their senses.

"Where am I, senior?"

An hour later, after a short rest, Uchiha Senmon, Inaba, and Jeanne stood together at the entrance of the temple.

"Miss Yuki and Mr. Yamashita, I have arranged for them to rest at the embassy on the island."

The Holy Maiden addressed the Uchiha Sage Sect:

"I've already used healing magic to check them over, and there's nothing seriously wrong with either of them, except..."

"Just what?" Uchiha Senmon frowned and asked thoughtfully.

"Not only were their tailed beasts extracted, but their original extraordinary powers also disappeared, and now they are no different from ordinary people," Jeanne said, emphasizing each word.

"It was absorbed by the divine tree."

The group exchanged glances, and Tsukimi Inaba spoke with certainty.

Uchiha Senmon sighed inwardly, "Just as I thought."

The Sharingan could clearly see that the extraordinary power within everyone present, including himself, had decreased to varying degrees.

Fortunately, the Shadow-level powerhouse had a deep foundation, and under the absorption of the Divine Tree, it was able to sustain itself for longer. It was only that some of its power was extracted, and it did not revert to a mortal body.

"Yuki and Yamashita have already worked hard enough; let them get some rest."

Uchiha Senmon shook his head and said.

Compared to Higashiyama-kun, who lost his life, the two who survived were considered lucky.

"Uncle Immortal, was it you who broke the Tsukuyomi illusion of the Divine Tree for us?" Inaba tilted her head and asked softly.

Jeanne couldn't help but look at the Uchiha Senmon with curiosity.

The illusion of the Limited Tsukuyomi was just like the real world. After they escaped it, they were in a daze for a long time, caught between reality and illusion.

"Sigh, I don't have that ability. I'm so addicted to it that I can't get out."

Uchiha Senmon gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Recalling Mikoto from the Limited Tsukuyomi, he still felt a deep, throbbing pain in his heart.

"That……"

"Take your time, it can't be explained in just a few words."

Uchiha Senmon spoke a few kind words to Inaba and Joana, then turned to look at the shrine where Kaguya was imprisoned.

"Let's go see Princess Kaguya first, and then we'll explain."

With the three tomoe of his right eye spinning, the Sharingan's power opened the temple gates, and Uchiha Senmon stepped forward.

Looking into the depths of the blank room, Kaguya, sealed by Wood Release, opened her eyes, surveyed the Uchiha Senmon group, and a malicious smile appeared on her lips:

"Where's that other evil brat from the Uchiha clan?"

Uchiha Senmon's expression darkened.

As the guardian priestess of the Hyuga clan, Kaguya knew the truth of what happened back then, but she deliberately concealed the information, causing the Uchiha Sage to suffer a major setback and indirectly leading to Sasuke's demise.

Princess Kaguya is such a treacherous and despicable woman!

"Hahaha, it seems the evil Uchiha brat is dead!"

Princess Kaguya, observing the situation, burst into hearty laughter:

"The Uchiha are a clan possessed by evil, their bloodline flowing with original sin! They actually dare to dream of being saviors? I've never seen such an absurd joke! Hahahaha!"

Uchiha Senmon's eyes turned cold.

Although he was reluctant to admit it, Kaguya's insults hit the Uchiha clan's sore spot precisely.

Izanagi, the progenitor of the Uchiha clan, is planting the Divine Tree, preparing to wipe out all of humanity.

Princess Kaguya can only indulge in her sharp tongue now.

Uchiha Senmon remained silent and raised the glowing flame fan in his hand.

"Is this aura part of the divine tree?"

Princess Kaguya, who was laughing heartily with her head thrown back, was struck dumb upon seeing the Uchiha fan for the first time. She exclaimed in surprise and disbelief:

"No, it was... our ancestors! No, no! I didn't steal the elixir of immortality!"

Even after being defeated and captured, the arrogant and domineering Princess Kaguya had never been as panicked as she is now.

As if by telepathy, the Flame Fan and Princess Kaguya's aura resonated with each other, their clear green light flickering and growing brighter as they moved further away.

Uchiha Senmon tossed the flaming fan in his hand, which transformed into a streak of blue light and disappeared into Kaguya's brow.

"Descend, Lady Izanami!"

(End of this chapter)