I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 164 The Ancestor Comes to the Door
"Great Demon, cough cough, the descendant of the gods, Hyuga Toneri, is flying towards Tokyo."

Estimated arrival time is less than half an hour!
This news made even the bigwigs in Tokyo restless, and they kept urging the Extraordinary Countermeasures Division and the Self-Defense Forces to quickly "enter Tokyo to defend the emperor."

"Director, the higher-ups are inquiring about General Kafka's situation."

"Tell them not to panic."

Director Zhuya glanced disapprovingly at the phone in her secretary's hand. Even when she was personally directing operations on the front lines, she hadn't been this flustered. Were those hiding in the rear really so easily intimidated? Didn't they even consider what Tokyo held—

Sacred Tree
And there's also the main shrine of Inari!
In the myth, the Inari deity 'Mikuzu' is the offspring of Susanoo.

Of course, there are many gods in the island nation, and the three noble children have many descendants: as gods, they certainly do not need to carry a child for ten months like humans.

He could create new gods simply by using his divine power: just like the famous Three Noble Children, whose left eye was cleansed by the island nation's father god 'Izanagi' and became Amaterasu; his right eye was cleansed and became Tsukuyomi; and his nose was cleansed and became Susanoo.

Inari goddess 'Mizuki' has become the most worshipped deity in the entire island nation due to her authority over 'abundance'.

strength,

It's definitely not something that can be compared to mere 'divine offspring'.

Putting everything else aside, if Bai Zangzhu could repel Hai Ming, would he be afraid of She Ren?

Therefore, in Director Takeya's opinion, those guys in Tokyo were simply cowards!
"General Kafka, how are you feeling?"

"I'm fine,"

Sitting on the chair nearby, Kafka, covered in talismans, shook his head. These talismans were the work of 'Yu', meant to suppress 'Ibaraki' within him, although—

Ibaraki did not take the opportunity to seize control of his body, seemingly unconcerned about his current situation.

strange,
But that’s fine too.

Kafka clenched his fist, a resolute light flashing in his eyes.

The world is becoming increasingly chaotic, and no matter what the future holds, he wants to use this power to save and help more people.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"between!"

A teenage girl rushed into the ward.
Upon seeing the boy on the hospital bed, she instinctively wanted to rush over, but stopped herself at the last moment.

Because the person in the hospital bed was covered in bandages; if the girl rushed at him like that, she might cause him to be injured even more.

"I heard from the doctor that you have passed the critical period."

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

The girl tried hard to make a 'smile' face, but tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.

"Feel sorry,"

The girl covered her face with the back of her hand, wiped away her tears, and apologized.

"I'm so happy!"

She was just an ordinary girl. Although her father, who was a section chief in the company, had some status, the difference between her and the extraordinary was like heaven and earth.

If it weren't for her past experience of being kidnapped by superhumans and then rescued by Saito, she would never have appeared here, nor would she have had any further interaction with the boy in the hospital bed.

"Don't cry, I'm not worth your sadness."

The boy in the hospital bed spoke.
"No!"

"You saved me and stood up for the people; you are undoubtedly a great hero!"

The girl wiped away her tears and looked intently at the boy on the hospital bed.

"I don't care about your past."

"I only care about you as you are now."

"Sorry for making you worry."

After hesitating for a few seconds, Saito reached out and wiped away the girl's tears.

"If it's alright, would you like to go out with me?"

? !
Faced with Saito's outstretched hand, the girl was startled, then covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face again.

"I am willing!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Just as Gojo City was filled with wounded soldiers and a bunch of superhumans were recuperating from their injuries.

'Hyuga Toneri' has already flown to the Tokyo area.

"Target: Setagaya Ward!"

"If we don't change direction, we will arrive at the 'Divine Tree Zone'!"

In Chiyoda Ward, many high-ranking officials of the island nation breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the news, but also felt a strange sense of loss.

In their speculation, the other party should have gone straight to the 'Prime Minister's Residence' in Nagata-cho to establish their authority; or to the 'Imperial Palace' to meet their bloodline from a thousand years in the future; however, in fact, the other party did not even glance at Chiyoda-ku, but went straight to Shinju-ku.

Right,

That one is a descendant of a god who possesses the 'Eye of God'.

Moreover, judging from his tone, it seems that the 'Eye of God' is not necessarily going to awaken, so naturally he looks down on them, these 'mortals'.

Next comes its clash with 'Inari God'.

Hopefully, a major fight won't break out in Tokyo.
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Sacred Tree District
"Due to an emergency, all visitors are requested to remain where they are and refrain from running around or moving about. Thank you for your cooperation."

"To reiterate, due to an unforeseen situation, all visitors are requested to remain where they are."

The announcements echoed throughout the Sacred Tree District, which now receives millions of worshippers daily, forming an enormous industry chain. Even a minute's delay would result in huge economic losses.

However, the entire Sacred Tree District has now come to a standstill for an hour.

Although staff have been doing their best to guide and evacuate, the crowd gathered here shows no sign of decreasing.

"what happened?"

"Is it another foreign idiot trying to take pictures?"

“These non-citizens have no manners at all; they think they’re somewhere else!”

The crowd waiting to worship began to complain, as this was their only free opportunity to worship once a year: many of them were islanders who had come from other regions. In this island nation where supernatural disasters frequently occur, although everyone knew that the 'divine tree' would only protect Tokyo, it was always good to seek some psychological comfort.

If the shrine visit is delayed or even canceled because of the various rule-breaking behaviors of those foreigners, even the islanders who value 'etiquette' will curse and swear!
As the crowd waited patiently on the giant tree root staircases, a child suddenly pointed to the sky.

"Mom, look! There's something amazing flying in the sky!"

"Don't talk nonsense,"

The woman gently patted her child.

This is the Divine Tree Zone, who dares to fly here?

Not to mention the various flying machines of humans, even extraordinary beings are said to have only come to worship once, on the day the divine tree descended.

Even those extraordinary beings would walk on the ground from a distance as a sign of respect, and they wouldn't even dare to step into the shrine.

Since the arrival of the Divine Tree, Tokyo has not experienced any supernatural disasters!
The tens of millions of people living in Tokyo share in this honor.

Of course, in the eyes of the residents of 'Shinju Ward' today, even Chiyoda, Minato Ward, and Chuo Ward are nothing more than the countryside!

What kind of being dares to fly here?
"Ahhh."

I subconsciously looked in the direction my son was pointing.

The woman opened her mouth wide, but couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

"What's the matter, ma'am?"

"Oh dear, that's—"

Someone noticed the unusual behavior of the mother and child, and following their gaze, immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Because in the sky, a huge white crane was spreading its wings and drifting in, with a young man in a wide robe and white hair standing on its back.
? !
Are there really extraordinary beings who dare to challenge the majesty of Inari?

On the massive tree roots that resembled rolling hills, a dense crowd, forming a long snake, looked up at the graceful young man who appeared as if he were a celestial being.

not good!

Regardless of who this extraordinary being is,

Since it dares to fly over so brazenly, it must have some skills.

If he were to clash with the shrine, the hundreds of thousands of people present wouldn't be worried about the Inari Shrine suffering losses, but rather—

They were afraid that they would become innocent bystanders caught in the crossfire.

Fortunately:

"Hyuga Toneri pays his respects to 'Uka no Mitama no Kami'." The white-robed youth spoke loudly as he was carried by a white crane towards the mountainside of the divine tree, allowing the crowd who had been resting on the steps at the tree's roots to breathe a sigh of relief.

So they were also here to pay homage to Inari, no, they're extraordinary beings!

finished,

The young man in white didn't even glance at the hundreds of thousands of people below, and landed directly in front of the shrine's huge vermilion torii gate.

"Hyuga-sama,"

Two beautiful and dignified shrine maidens dressed in red and white shrine maiden attire were already bowing their heads and waiting in front of the torii gate.

"this way please."

The white-clad, white-haired, and white-eyed youth nodded slightly and said nothing. Led by the two shrine maidens, he walked into the shrine. The island nation's high-ranking officials, who were monitoring the situation via satellite and numerous drones, breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness,"

The Defense Minister wiped the sweat from his brow.

Even that 'Hyuga Toneri' has to behave properly in front of Inari.

"Otherwise, if a fight breaks out..."

Regardless of whether they could win or lose, once the authority of the 'god' is challenged, two scenarios will emerge:
His reputation plummeted, and he faced the wrath of a world-destroying god!

"Hmph, what a fool you are."

The Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology glanced at the Minister of Defense, who was covered in sweat.

"Lady Inari, also known as 'Mikuzumi,' is a homophone for 'Three Fox Gods'; she is unique in using foxes as her divine messengers. Her relationship with that person is quite harmonious."

"Even if it's Hyuga Toneri, he should logically call her 'aunt'."

As she spoke, she quietly loosened her tightly closed legs.

"How could they possibly turn against each other?"

Since 'Hyuga Toneri' is of Amaterasu bloodline and has awakened the 'Eye of God', he is a genuine 'descendant of the gods'.

Having arrived in the human world, it is only natural to first pay respects to one's 'relatives'.

As for what happens next?

Of course, we'll see how things go with their talks with Inari Shrine before making any further plans.

A dozen minutes later, Hyuga Toneri appeared at the shrine entrance; beside him were Inari's messenger, 'Hakuzosu,' and 'Mikoto', Tenjou Akira.

"My master will remain neutral regarding the conflict between your master and the Great Sun Goddess."

The white fox spoke in a human voice, and spoke frankly.

"Of course, in principle, my family is on the side of Takamagahara."

"Stop committing murders and don't put my family in a difficult position."

"I don't have time to bother with ants,"

The white-clad youth, Hyuga Toneri, flicked his sleeve and floated up, landing on a white crane waiting outside the torii gate.

"Wow—"

Amidst the long, drawn-out cry of the crane, the white crane spread its wings and took flight, heading southeast.

The worshippers who witnessed all of this began to speculate about the identity of this 'Hyuga Toneri': he was able to fly directly into the Divine Tree area and was escorted by 'Miko' and 'Divine Messenger'. Could he also be a 'god'?
Moreover, these are the noble ones among the gods; how could an ordinary minor god possibly have such treatment and pomp?

Because there was no KYG 'Supernatural Live Stream', ordinary people had no idea what happened at Mount Koya, let alone know that what flew overhead was a notorious 'Great Demon'!
Countless eyes followed Hyuga Toneri until he disappeared from sight:
If one could catch a glimpse of the other, one could instantly rise to great heights, it would be nothing more than that!
What a pity!
"This Hyuga Toneri,"

Tiannv Ying tilted her head, as if trying to figure out how to describe it.

"It gives me a familiar feeling?"

"Of course,"

Hakuzosu, whose mind had been filled with a bunch of 'settings' by someone, gave a natural answer.

“You met a thousand years ago: you were by the side of the adult; he followed that one who stormed Takamagahara. I was even slapped by him a few times.”

Is that so?
Shaking her head, Xiao Ying, dressed in her finest attire, banished the inexplicable sense of familiarity from her mind.

"I heard things are really chaotic in other places lately, sigh..."

"Don't let your sympathy get the better of you again,"

Upon hearing Xiaoying's words, the fox 'White Master' immediately tried to dissuade her.

"All things in the world are subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death; the fates of gods, humans, ghosts, and demons are all predetermined."

"It is our duty to take good care of the sacred tree of the adults and protect the area."

Bai Zangzhu was naturally aware of the chaotic battles near Kyoto, but he had no intention of getting involved: not to mention the battles between "big shots" behind it, his current "descended" body had only recovered to the level of an ordinary "great demon".

Within the Divine Tree region, he can still unleash the power of his 'true form'; but if he leaves the Divine Tree and is ambushed by a hostile 'great demon', wouldn't that be asking for trouble?

How wonderful it would be to leisurely play with my wives and concubines every day and teach them magic along the way.

"I know~~"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Target: Chiyoda Ward."

"Target: Enter the Imperial Palace!"

"Target. Landing"

Chiyoda Ward, the core area:
Spanning approximately 17 hectares and surrounded by a moat, the 'Imperial Palace' is divided into two main sections.

The largest area is naturally the residence of the Emperor's family and the retired Emperor; while across the river to the east is the East Imperial Garden: there are still remnants of the Tokugawa family's shogunate castle, with its layers of ancient white castle towers still standing.

On the other hand, while the buildings at the Imperial Palace are indeed antique in style, a closer look reveals that they are all 'new' replicas of antique structures.

That's because the island nation's power center used to be Heian-kyo, the "thousand-year-old capital".

It wasn't until after the Meiji Restoration that Meiji moved here.

Completely combine power and administration into one.

In addition, the area was also affected by Li Mei's barbecue incident decades ago;

After the renovation, even the fully antique-style buildings are filled with modern cleanliness and straight lines.

brush,

When the white crane that Xiang Sheren rode landed in the square in front of the main hall, a group of people in gray and black suits were already standing with their heads bowed and hands hanging down.

Who is the Imperial Household Agency?

Hinata Toneri's gray pupils were not looking at anyone, yet they seemed to be watching everyone present.

"Hi Yi,"

"I am a servant in the palace."

A middle-aged man immediately stepped forward, prostrated himself before Hyuga Toneri, and answered respectfully.

"Bring out the person in the royal family who has awakened the Eye of God."

Hyuga Toneri stood with his hands behind his back, his indifferent face revealing no emotion.

"Fight with me!"

? !
"This... Lord Hyuga,"

The middle-aged man, his forehead dripping with cold sweat, dared not raise his head, remaining prostrate on the ground as he hesitated to answer.

"In the current royal family, there is no one who has awakened the 'Eye of God'."

If it were true, it would have been publicized extensively by now!
"What--"

Hinata Toneri, who had maintained a consistently indifferent expression, finally showed his first emotion:
A mixture of anger and surprise.

"Huh, what a bunch of trash!"

"Very well, let them use the Three Divine Artifacts."

"I will prove that my bloodline is the best—"

"Why don't you go quickly?"

Faced with Hyuga Toneri's reprimand, the Minister of the Imperial Household, Kanbo, who was kneeling on the ground and dared not move, had a bitter expression on his face.

"Sir, three artifacts."

"That's lost too."

(End of this chapter)