I'm a Hokage in Tokyo

When Kanhara Yuji heard the news, he was stunned and his eyes almost popped out.

After finally digesting this heavy news, Kanhara Yuji immediately waved his hand and postponed it:

"Wait, don't make the mistake. I'm not some extraordinary being. I'm just an ordinary civil servant. How can a mortal like me take on such a big responsibility? You should find someone else."

But I have absolutely no intention of becoming a monk.

He had already suffered enough from being forced by the Metropolitan Police Department to practice Buddhism in Sensō-ji Temple.

Now that Sensoji Temple has been razed to the ground, do we still need to chant sutras?

It's even outrageous to let myself be the host!

"Master Shenyuan is too modest. You were the only one who heard the Lord of Mount Tai's divine words in his dream."

The government official smiled and said, "You really have a deep affinity with Buddha! Who else can take on this important task except you?"

In ancient times, people like Kanhara Yuji who can communicate directly with gods would be called prophets, shamans, etc.

Now he is the abbot of a temple dedicated to the Lord of Mount Tai, which is a perfect place to make use of his talents.

"No, no! I absolutely won't do it. Don't even think about it."

Seeing that Kanhara Yuji was so determined, government officials were also a little worried.

For the sake of the face of the local saint monk and the Lord of Mount Tai, it is naturally impossible to force Kanhara Yuji to be the host.

"Ahem, Master Kanhara. The government subsidies new temple owners receive this much per year."

One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand… ten million, hundred million!

Looking at the nine-digit annual salary on the document, Kanhara Yuji swallowed his saliva in frustration.

Although I wanted to refuse, it was just too much.

"Amitabha, uh..."

Kanhara Yuji blushed, and asked with embarrassment and guilt:

"Can I still chant Amitabha now, or should I say Ji Ji Ru Lu Ling?"

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"Master Kanhara is really funny."

The government employee was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said:

"You are asked to be the abbot of the new temple, but the candidate for the abbot of the other shrine dedicated to the Lord of Mount Tai is someone else."

"Ji Ji Ru Lv Ling" is a common ending sentence in official documents of the Han Dynasty. It means that it is extremely urgent and should be handled quickly as if according to the law. In later generations, it was mostly used as the last phrase in Taoist spells to exorcise ghosts.

Onmyoji also copied the Taoist spell "Ji Ji Ru Lv Ling", which is often seen in various film and television works about Japanese Onmyoji. Most people are influenced by it and naturally regard Ji Ji Ru Lv Ling as the representative spell of Onmyoji.

"Shrine?" Kanhara Yuji was confused.

"In addition to building a new temple on the original site, there will also be a new shrine to worship Taishan Fujun. Just like the previous Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine."

To the east of the original Sensoji Temple complex lies the little-known Asakusa Shrine.

Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa Shrine are not mortal enemies, but rather have a harmonious relationship.

This is a product of the Japanese-style fusion of Buddhism and Shinto. Although temples and shrines are different religious buildings, the god they worship is theoretically the same.

Taishan Fujun was brought back to Japan by the Tendai sect as the patron saint of Esoteric Buddhism. Abe Seimei absorbed it into the Onmyoji system and it became a localized deity.

In this case, it is only logical to build a shrine in addition to the temple to worship the Lord of Mount Tai.

It has to be said that the Japanese top brass was very thoughtful in their attempt to lick the emperor's laurels, taking a two-pronged approach, fearing that they would not receive a response from him.

Seeing Kanhara Yuji being excited about the annual salary of over 100 million, the government employees felt relieved, but also felt contempt in their hearts.

In his opinion, Kanhara Yuji is somewhat petty and hopeless.

In this new era of extraordinary revival and the advent of gods and Buddhas, I wonder how many powerful people are waving their money and showing off their magical powers, trying to squeeze onto the ship of the new era but failing.

Several opportunities were presented to Kanhara Yuji, but he gave them up. Now he agreed only for a mere piece of money.

It's just like a summer insect cannot talk about ice.

"It's just that this is the subsidy for the first year. Isn't it too much?"

Touching the document in his hand, Kanhara Yuji asked with a guilty conscience.

No matter who you are, if you are doing nothing but doing nothing and your annual salary suddenly increases twenty times, you will feel uneasy.

"Master Shenyuan, don't worry. The subsidy is not allocated from the government, but from the newly established civil committee to the Taishan Fujun Temple."

In order to obtain indulgences from the underworld, major tycoons generously donated money to build temples and shrines dedicated to the Lord of Mount Tai. The private committee was very wealthy, and the mere nine-digit subsidy was just a drop in the bucket.

"Special talents like Master Kanhara and the Transcendents are vital to Japan's future. This little money is nothing."

In order to relieve Kanhara Yuji's psychological burden, the government employee advised:

"As far as I know, the basic annual salary offered by the Supernatural Countermeasures Department to each supernatural person is this amount, and there are also various mission allowances and the highest level treatment. If it is a director, it is not difficult to increase it several times."

"I have great respect for the Lord of Mount Tai, and I am truly flattered to be able to take on such an important task."

Since the money being used was from the chaebol rather than taxpayers' money, Kanhara Yuji felt less psychological pressure and eventually agreed to it.

That's 100 million yuan a year. If you work for three to five years, you can retire.

"But has the candidate for the chief priest of the shrine dedicated to Taishan Fujun been decided?"

"Not yet." The government official hesitated for a moment and answered truthfully, "But according to the rumors I heard, it may be the descendants of Abe Haruaki who will take the position."

Kanhara Yuji opened his eyes and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Does Abe Haruaki, the most powerful Onmyoji of all time, have any successors left in modern times?

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A black private car that was low-key yet luxurious was driving upright and steadily on the national highway, with a car guarding it in front and behind.

The well-informed citizens of Tokyo could tell at a glance that it must be some big shot from the political or business world who was traveling.

"A Ming, that's about it. I'll see you again in a few days."

Uchiha Senmon, who was sitting in the back seat of the black special car, put down his phone and sighed.

"Minister Uchiha, please rest assured that I have arranged personnel near your Yayoi-cho residence."

The person sitting next to Uchiha Senmon was not the deputy prime minister's secretary, but a man with short, messy hair and squinty eyes.

"Before the news is officially disclosed to the public, I will take care of everything, whether it's moving or your son's transfer to another school."

Now the whole of Japan is caught in a supernatural craze. Countless netizens are eager to obtain all the information about the supernatural, but they can only rely on a small amount of information released by the official and various news circulating on the Internet, whether true or false.

It is conceivable that once Uchiha Senmon's dual identities as the Minister of Supernatural Countermeasures and a supernatural being are exposed, he will inevitably be pushed to the forefront.

At that time, a large number of media will surely flock to the scene to dig up all the information about the Uchiha Immortal Sect.

At that time, both the Uchiha Senmen’s residence and A Ming will inevitably be disturbed.

"Mr. Ichimaru, I'm sorry to trouble you with these."

"You're too polite. Just call me Ichimaru, Uchiha-san."

The squinting man smiled slightly. Although he was very polite and decent, he had a hint of foxy cunning in him.

"I'm your assistant, and this is all my job."

Uchiha Xianmen's eyes flashed.

The Japanese government was willing to spend money to win over this minister, and the benefits were beyond imagination.

A special car and a villa in the core area of ​​Chiyoda were provided immediately, and the annual salary offered was as high as 2 million yen. The work and study of the sister-in-law Sakaki Namru and Uchiha Ming in Tokyo were also arranged.

The Uchiha Senmen are not interested in material enjoyment, but there is no need to appear to be noble and upright.

Let's leave these things to A Ming.

Pushing up his plain black-framed glasses, Uchiha Senmon flipped through the list of classrooms and personnel drafted by the Supernatural Countermeasures Department.

The structure of the Supernatural Countermeasures Department is centered around Investigation Section 4 and Public Security Section 5, with personnel drawn from the Self-Defense Forces or other departments. There are even quite a few foreign names on the list.

It can be said to be a mixed bag.

An experienced veteran like Uchiha Senmon could tell at a glance that the Supernatural Countermeasures Department was a product of compromise and forced integration among various forces, and that it was severely torn internally.

But Uchiha Senmen didn't care too much.

The Supernatural Countermeasures Department is nothing more than a tool for him to seek revenge and obtain the Taishan Lord Sacrifice.

Furthermore, even if Uchiha Senmon wanted to carry out drastic reforms, even the local faction that pushed him to the minister's throne would never agree.

The Uchiha Senmon is very clear about the source of his power, which is the power of Wood Release obtained from Lady Konohana Kaiyahime.

However, if you are working within the system, even if you have extraordinary powers, you cannot act recklessly and arbitrarily.

Unless, one has absolute violence that overrides the state apparatus!

The black car drove smoothly for more than ten minutes, and the NHK TV headquarters building could be seen in the distance.

Several cars drove into the NHK underground parking lot in a low-key manner, then passed through the employee-only passage, took the elevator, and arrived at the entrance of a studio located in the headquarters building.

Although the floor had been cleared beforehand, the Uchiha Senmon group was immediately greeted when they arrived.

"This is Mr. Suzuki, the political affairs officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These people are from the Public Relations and Culture Exchange Department and the Public Opinion Countermeasures Office under the Prime Minister's Office..."

Assistant Ichimaru methodically introduced the identities of these officials while bringing Uchiha Senmon into the studio.

"In order to let the people understand the supernatural, inspire people's hearts, and have confidence in the government and the supernatural countermeasures department, publicity is the top priority. The next task is to shoot a series of publicity documentaries with Minister Uchiha as the core."

Those present were bureaucrats from cultural and propaganda departments at home and abroad.

As soon as the finished product comes out, the publicity machine is immediately started, with high-intensity broadcasting 24 hours a day to build momentum for the Supernatural Countermeasures Department and Uchiha Sage Gate.

The Japanese government, as usual, is not doing its job properly, but it is still willing to put a lot of effort into face-saving projects such as whitewashing the situation internally and promoting external propaganda.

Although Uchiha Senmon felt a little uncomfortable, he knew that this was necessary.

It would also be good for stabilizing people's hearts, so Uchiha Senmon suppressed his displeasure and agreed.

Walking into the studio, Uchiha Senmon took a quick look and frowned.

Prop master, photographer, lighting engineer, sound engineer, miscellaneous chores...

The number of staff members in the studio was beyond Uchiha Senmon's expectations.

He originally thought that it would just be a matter of taking a few photos and videos, but looking at this scene, it was like shooting a big-budget movie.

"Minister, everyone here has signed a confidentiality agreement, and there are people from the Metropolitan Police Department nearby to keep watch. Before it is officially released, it will never be leaked to other media."

Assistant Ichimaru observed the Uchiha Immortal's expression and thought that he was worried about the secret being leaked, so he immediately whispered.

"This is Director Katabuchi."

Assistant Ichimaru emphasized the introduction of a skinny old man who was full of artistic style at the scene.

Even Uchiha Senmon had heard of this director, who was one of the leading master directors in contemporary Japan and had left a strong mark when he ventured into Hollywood.

"Is it necessary to mobilize such a large force just to shoot a promotional video?" Uchiha Senmon asked expressionlessly.

"The Minister must not underestimate this matter. If the publicity can be done well, the role it plays in boosting the morale of the people will be immeasurable."

Assistant Ichimaru had an excited look on his face and spoke confidently.

"We will shape Minister Uchiha into a great man of the new era, a hero of the new era, and a superstar of the new era!"

The skinny old man has been looking at the latter carefully since he entered the Uchiha Immortal Gate.

The Uchiha Immortal Sect didn't care too much about this. Extraordinary people are rarer than giant pandas. The gazes of other studio staff were even sharper and more intense.

"It looks even better than in the photo, and has a great aura, which makes my inspiration burst forth all at once."

Director Katabuchi nodded repeatedly at Uchiha Senmon, looking eager to try.

Unexpectedly, this extraordinary minister had such a good foundation, and was not inferior to the national idol-level male actors he had worked with before, which made the big director start to itch.

"Even if your hair is a little disheveled, it's best to trim it and polish it a little to make it shine like a superstar."

“Stylist!”

Assistant Ichimaru waved his hand and called over the stylists on standby at the scene.

"and many more."