I planted a sacred tree in Tokyo.

Chapter 530 The Sequel to Demiplane
Non-professional waters,
This place was once ravaged by the Nine-Tailed Fox's forces, resulting in a true situation where 'nine out of ten houses were empty';
But as the Nine-Tailed Fox 'Tamamo-no-Mae' went to the underworld, countless people returned, filling those empty cities.

Because this place is home to a large number of extraordinary individuals who have consumed extraordinary pearls and are skilled in 'naval warfare'; there is also the floating island 'Suzuka Mountain'; and two dragon-level powerhouses are stationed here: Suzuka Gozen and the siblings Ōtakemaru, it has become 'livable' again.

For example, the recently concluded 'Pacific Ocean disaster' occurred in the most recent non-religious waters, yet it did not suffer any aftershocks.

On the contrary, in the more distant Australia, the coastal cities suffered heavy losses because there were no powerful superhumans to intercept them.

"Lord Oni, what do you think of this shrine?"

On the 'Kamimoku' ship below Mount Suzuka, KYG is introducing the girl in a sailor uniform floating beside him.

As for the shrine he mentioned—how should I describe it? The red torii gate was converted from a metal detector, the approach was lined with solar-powered lights, the purifying basin had running water, and the main hall was made of a lot of metal and glass.
It has a cyberpunk vibe; even the 'shimenawa' (sacred rope) is made of interwoven red and blue cables.
The most ridiculous thing is that on my screen, rows of names are constantly being refreshed.

That's right, as a believer in the 'God of Internet Search', one can perform 'electronic worship' directly on a computer, which is simply a revolution in tradition.

"Not bad, you finished so quickly."

The short-haired sailor-uniformed girl floating in the air was quite satisfied. As a 'fictional god' in the human online world, her personality was different from that of 'old-fashioned gods' and was closer to the thinking patterns of modern people.

So, faced with such a 'trendy' shrine,

Far from being displeased, he patted the shoulder of the "News King" next to him with delight.

"After you die, become my 'beacon'~~"

"Um, thank you for your kindness, Master Gui Gui."

This left KYG speechless for a moment; he wasn't ready to die yet!
However, those in their line of work are already defying the natural order, and accidents can happen at any time, so this is also a way out.

"Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything."

KYG raised his hand and waved it generously.
"I have some status, so there's no need for you to be so polite, Lord Ghost."

“I’m a god of internet search, you don’t need to be modest, your status is more than just ‘a little’.”

The girl in the sailor uniform was holding a tablet computer. The reason she chose this person as her "collaborator" was twofold: firstly, the other party was the "News King" of this main world, which complemented his divine duty of "internet search"; secondly, the other party openly called himself "the dog of the Sea Kingdom," a relationship that "Ghost" valued.

Although He is a 'god', His authority is of no help in the battle; in a real fight, He is only at the level of a weak tiger.

After all, how many extraordinary beings actually use computers or the internet?
They are all composed of great power!
Therefore, after the 'Inari God' disappeared, the 'Oni', a fictional god, also needed to find a place to live.

Sea country, Suzuka Mountain —

Looking up at the island in the sky, the short-haired girl in a sailor uniform looked on with envy.

True strength doesn't care about believers.

Isolated from the world, eternal and immortal.

"Hmph, human gods are so weak!"

Just then, a voice of discontent came from afar.

Tall, muscular, blue-skinned, and with a nose like a long arrow with sharp teeth, 'Ah Long' led a group of Sea Kingdom people in a menacing manner.

"Remember this: you can only spread your faith among humans!"

"If I find out that you dare to harm the Sea Kingdom, my sharp teeth will tear you to pieces!"

Is this guy a racist?

After 'Ah Long' and the Sea Kingdom's people left, the sailor-uniformed girl 'Gui Gui' tapped her tablet.

"So that's how it is. This guy was betrayed terribly by humans... wait, his enemies didn't die?"

With 'Ghost's' abilities, no electronic device is safe from Him.

Through the internet and information stored on various electronic devices, it was easy to learn about 'Aaron's' past, and even the secret that 'Marshall Teach' did not die.

"Wait, wait, Master Gui Gui!!"

KYG, standing nearby, was alarmed. He knew perfectly well that Teach was not dead.
But how could he tell Aaron this? After all, Aaron's personality had been drastically changed by Teach's actions, transforming him from a passionate young man into an extreme racist. If he knew Teach wasn't dead, he would surely seek revenge—

What's the difference between that and sending someone to their death?
KYG certainly didn't like Ah Long's personality either, but they were all from the 'Sea Kingdom', so they still had that much sense of righteousness.

".Is that so?"

After listening to KYG's explanation, the girl 'Gui Gui' put away her tablet.

"Mr. KYG, could you introduce me to Ms. 'Kani Hime'?"

Since the 'shrine' has been established here, it is natural to maintain a good relationship with the local master—after witnessing this vast main world, it would be pointless to send Him back to that 'small' demiplane.

Moreover, that demiplane, which was previously divided up by the 'gods' in terms of faith, is now in chaos again, and who knows what the future holds.

He didn't want to go to such a troublesome place.

Anyway, the network in that half-plane can still be maintained here.

Moreover, feeling the ever-increasing power emanating from this world, Gui Gui was secretly delighted.

Even if this power loses all its followers one day, it can still live for decades or even centuries, which is enough for a 'fictional god'.

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.

Demiplane of Gods
"Hiyori, we were so worried about you!"

As soon as the girl named Hiyori Iki knocked on her own front door, her parents rushed over and hugged her tightly.

"I'm fine, I'm fine, Dad, Mom."

The Iki family runs a small private hospital. Although they can't be considered a rich young lady, they are still an 'elite family'. This 'major earthquake' and 'volcanic eruption' kept her parents busy treating patients, but they suddenly discovered that their youngest daughter was missing. They were busy and worried, and they lost weight.

"Oh? And these two are...?"

After the initial excitement subsided, Hiyori's mother noticed that there were two other people outside the door.

"Hey, say something!"

The blond boy nudged the boy in the tracksuit next to him, then sighed and stepped forward to introduce himself:
"I am Yukine, and this is Yato. Let's just say we're friends with Hiyori."

?

What kind of self-introduction is this?
The middle-aged couple were stunned; both the person and the words seemed completely out of place.

"How should I put it?"

Scratching his head, unable to get his master to speak, the blond boy who called himself 'Yukine' had no choice but to self-destruct.

"We are not human."

???

"Dad, Mom, let me explain."

"Come in first."

A middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses, whose profession was attending physician, stepped aside.

“Talking in the doorway is not the proper way to treat guests.”

After speaking, his gaze fell on the boy in the sportswear.

Could this be my daughter's—

Unlike the Iki family, where the son-in-law comes to live with the family,

The 'government' headquarters in this demiplane is on the verge of conflict!
"In conclusion, does anyone have anything to add?"

A group of local officials looked at each other after Director Zhu Ya finished speaking, and finally the 'Prime Minister' spoke.

"We are aware of the existence of gods."

Even with numerous gods secretly manipulating things, human nature dictates that there will always be those who want to 'fly to the stars'.

Despite its seemingly advanced technology, this demiplane is actually only the size of a few counties. Beyond the land lies the sea, and as for the end of the sea...

The answer is: The world's barrier!
Every day, there are people who are unwilling to be mediocre, who try to go out to sea or even try to explore the starry sky.

Therefore, the demiplane's 'government' primarily uses its power to monitor and intercept these audacious individuals. But now, the 'outsiders' before them are telling them—

"Regarding the claim that the gods were defeated, we..."

Difficult to accept!

That is a god, the ruler of this world!

"It's true,"

Director Zhuya pushed up her non-prescription glasses with one hand and propped up her 'Exploding Blade' with the other.

"Our grand pronouncements here that the gods—no, the 'false gods'—have been defeated without divine punishment already speak volumes, and—"

He gently swung the giant scroll-shaped explosive blade to the side.

Boom boom boom! ! !

The 'Prime Minister's Residence' in this demiplane exploded with a bang, and one wall was reduced to ashes in the smoke and dust.

Through the wall of the vanished room, the demiplane's 'government officials' looked out at the sky in horror.

Artifact?

No, this is the extraordinary power that outsiders talk about.

"The humans of your world have no supernatural powers."

“We are here to ‘inform’ you, not to ‘discuss’ you. Please do not reject this last act of goodwill.”

Director Zhu Ya's words were calm, yet undeniable.

In fact, there are still some 'gods' left in this world.

For example, there's the calamity god 'Yado', the 'Ghost' who stayed in the Sea Kingdom, and several fictional gods from modern times.

However, most of the named 'gods' disappeared in the Pacific theater: the false gods who joined the battle were almost all killed on the spot by 'Heaven', while those who 'laid off' disappeared without a trace after the war.

In this case, this demiplane becomes the island nation's 'spoils of war'.

The powerful warriors fought a great battle and then departed gracefully.

But for the people below...

But it was both a tremendous disaster and a tremendous opportunity!
“You should also understand that if we want something, we have the ability to ‘take’ it ourselves.”

The demiplane's government officials remained silent.
These 'outsiders' easily disarmed the police force under their control. The demiplane didn't even have an army, since there was no such thing as an 'enemy' at all.

Moreover, even with an army, the Metropolitan Police Department, composed entirely of superhumans, would only be able to hold out for a few seconds.

What do you want us to do?

"We are willing to cooperate as long as it can protect the interests of the people."

With a knife to its throat, the demiplane's government didn't need much thought; it decisively "surrendered."

"very good,"

"Don't worry, everyone. We will not interfere in your lives, nor will we take away your power."

Director Zhuya was telling the truth. The island nation's government did not intend to influence this demiplane too much: on the one hand, there were still some remnants of gods in this demiplane, so they would give it some face; on the other hand, this world was far from safe.

Besides that 'Heaven', this demiplane is also connected to 'Yellow Springs';
Some time ago, Ebisu, the "God of Fortune," went to the underworld to see his "mother," Izanami. After emerging, he was attacked and killed by a group of false gods, who then forcibly replaced him.

Even though 'Heaven' and the false gods are no longer here, similar 'Wind Caves' like 'Yellow Spring Rift' will continue to appear in this world.

The island nation's government will need to take over and resist those emerging "demons".

"And what we seek is—"

Director Zhu Ya pushed up her non-prescription glasses again.
"In this world, we will propagate the belief in the 'gods' we have designated."

Those false gods have disappeared, but some of the rules of this demiplane still remain: according to Mai, it is still possible to try to confer godhood here!

Regardless of whether this 'god' is a true demon-level powerhouse or not, the power he possesses is undeniable.

In response to the increasingly terrifying supernatural crisis, the government is willing to try any method.

If Japan could acquire a few more 'gods' in this world, the island nation would also—

The thought of those truly powerful individuals made Director Zhu Ya feel somewhat dazed.

Is it really meaningful for me to do this?

Do not!
Next second,
The confusion in his eyes vanished instantly.

Whether it makes sense or not is not a question he should be considering.

As long as you do your best, even if you die in the underworld or are reduced to ashes, you will have no regrets, and that is enough.

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.

Pacific Ocean,
The waters near the non-professional area,

"Captain, are we really going to those ruins?"

On a ground-effect vehicle made of 'sacred wood', the girl piloting the boat couldn't help but turn around and ask a question.

"Hehe, of course."

"Since I missed that earth-shattering battle, I'll go and explore and clean up the battlefield."

The boy who spoke had lost an arm, but that did not diminish his optimistic and confident demeanor—simply by standing in front of the aircraft, he inspired everyone on board with an indomitable and unstoppable spirit.

"Don't waste your time,"

The blond man in the suit spoke as he emerged from the cabin carrying a salad.

"When has Luffy ever changed his mind about something he's decided?"

"Remnants of the War of Gods,"

"Just hearing about it gets my blood pumping."

Beside him, a green-haired man holding a huge dumbbell and swinging it around was also looking excited.

Unfortunately, compared to those that exist, the gap between them is still enormous.

However, this is better;
"Having a goal to catch up with is what motivates people to strive for!"

"But I have absolutely no desire to strive, Zorro, Luffy~~"

On the other side, the long-nosed sniper, who was lying on the table, was in tears. He had already become one of the top forces in the Libyan Sea, so why did he still have to go to such a dangerous place?
"Yes, yes,"

The girl steering the boat nodded repeatedly.
Unlike Luffy and Zorro, who are eager for battle, they have absolutely no desire to challenge themselves.

splash,

In the fish tank on the table,

The 'King of the Coast' drifted out of control.
He admired the long-nosed sniper, who was lying on the table, whose face was covered in seawater.

"See? Xiao Jin is looking down on you all."

Setting down his salad, the blond chef gazed at the 'burning' sea in the distance and couldn't resist pulling out a cigarette.

"This world is not a place where you can survive by living in a secluded corner."

If you don't want to die one day from the aftermath of a battle with a strong opponent, you must constantly become stronger.

"Hahaha, Sun Island!"

The boy Luffy at the bow of the ship faces forward and raises his one arm.

"we are coming!"

(End of this chapter)