TOKYO – Chaos reigns in Shibuya, Tokyo, as the iconic pedestrian crossing has undergone a rapid and unprecedented biological transformation. Reports began flooding in just after 10:00 AM JST today, describing a viscous, rapidly expanding growth emerging from the pavement and surrounding buildings. Within an hour, the entire intersection – and a significant portion of the surrounding blocks – had become enveloped in a pulsating, fungal-like mass.

Initial assessments confirm the growth is a complex organism, exhibiting characteristics of both fungus and animal tissue. Experts from the National Institute of Biological Research are currently on-site, attempting to analyze the substance and determine its origin. Dr. Hana Sato, lead researcher on the team, stated, “We’ve never encountered anything like this. The speed of growth is alarming, and the cellular structure is… unsettling. It appears to be actively consuming inorganic materials, effectively ‘breathing’ concrete and steel.”

The immediate aftermath has been marked by widespread panic and confusion. Traffic is completely gridlocked, and emergency services are struggling to navigate the affected area. Witnesses describe a terrifying, slow-motion engulfment as the growth steadily absorbs everything in its path. “It was like watching a nightmare unfold,” recounted Kenji Tanaka, a local shopkeeper who witnessed the initial stages of the transformation. “One minute the pavement was normal, the next it was… blooming. And then it started moving. It was horrifying.”

Authorities have declared a state of emergency for the Shibuya area, implementing strict quarantine protocols and urging residents to evacuate. The Metropolitan Police Department has deployed riot control units to maintain order and prevent looting. There are unconfirmed reports of individuals attempting to resist the growth, though details remain scarce.

The source of the organism remains unknown, though theories are circulating ranging from experimental biotechnology gone awry to a previously undiscovered, naturally occurring species. Professor Akira Ito, a specialist in bio-terrorism, offered a grim assessment: “If this is the result of human activity, we are facing a catastrophic failure of containment. The potential implications are… profound.”

The situation is developing rapidly, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available. For now, the world’s attention remains firmly fixed on the pulsating, consuming mass that has claimed Shibuya Crossing.