Tokyo Gods Only Want Beautiful Priestesses

Chapter 57 Aggression

"After all that, why did you come to Akihabara, Lord Jingu? There's nothing interesting here."

Asuka Moritaka's words are very true. Although Akihabara is a classic representative of the otaku community, it doesn't mean that it is really as wonderful as many anime or works portray it.

What started as an ordinary electronics street has now entered a new phase after its initial boom, much like a tourist attraction, where outrageous overcharging of tourists has begun.

That wasn't all; the later addition of classic pachinko parlors, along with the proliferation of gashapon (capsule toys), lotteries, and maid and escort services, further transformed Akihabara into a purely "tourist attraction."

Of course, the most despicable thing is these maid shops. They are very enthusiastic when they are soliciting customers on the street, but once you enter the shop, they offer vegetarian dishes at meat prices. Are they taking advantage of the innocent otaku?

However, even being mistaken for an innocent, clueless nerd or someone who doesn't know anything about such things is better than the girl in front of him knowing he just came from an adult toy store. So, Jingu could only be completely honest and say:

"It's nothing. I just heard that Akihabara is a holy land for anime and manga fans, so I came to check it out since I had nothing else to do."

Asuka Moritaka didn't think much of it. Perhaps because the shrine's appearance was so well disguised, and combined with her previous impressions, she didn't recognize it like Tamamo-no-Mae and the others.

Beneath the beautiful exterior of Jingu is actually a pure pervert with extensive theoretical and practical experience, not as sunny and innocent as he appears.

"Then, Lord Shrine Master, just take a look. Don't waste money, and don't get addicted to virtual characters in the virtual world. Even if you have no friends, don't do that."

Although Moritaka Asuka kept calling him "Sama Jingu-sama," Jingu could always sense that she didn't use that superior-subordinate tone at all; instead, she sounded more like a friendly older sister to a cute little boy.

Did Tian Gongji not say anything to this girl when he returned? It's strange, it's almost hard to bear deceiving such an innocent little girl.

"Isn't it strange that an idol would say things like 'don't get obsessed with virtual characters'? Is that a denial of one's own profession?"

Jingu's words left the girl speechless. In essence, idols and these virtual characters are similar, or even inferior, in that they all rely on their personas to attract fans.

"Well... in short, don't get too caught up in these things. If a person falls to that level, they're truly beyond saving!"

Using the capriciousness of a young girl's privilege, Moritaka Asuka refuted Jingu's words.

"I'd really like to give it a try. How about Asuka introduces me to some famous idols? What do you think of the kids you're training? Would you be interested in meeting them?"

Jingu took a step forward, and the close proximity between them made the girl's face blush even more. This was not her fault; Moritaka Asuka was not one of those seasoned veterans who could remain unmoved by Jingu's face.

She was essentially a naive and inexperienced teenage idol who had little contact with men. This was the first time she had ever seen a god, and also the first time she had ever encountered such an inhumanly handsome young man.

"No, no, no, don't!"

The girl even stuttered a little when she spoke, and subconsciously took two steps back, placing her hand on her chest to calm her breathing.

"Because I felt that Lord Jingu seemed to have some ulterior motives, the idol..."

"Dating is not allowed for my child, so please don't try anything with him!"

Despite the allure of male beauty, Asuka possessed a degree of rationality, and her protective instincts towards her juniors also stirred a sense of vigilance within her. After all, with the resources of the shrine, deceiving a few teenage idols was far too easy.

"How could I have ill intentions? With a former famous idol like Asuka around, even if I had ill intentions, they would only be directed at you, Asuka~"

The shrine maiden took a step forward, and the girl instinctively wanted to retreat but found that she had nowhere left to retreat.

"How about it? Asuka, how about you show me your professional skills as a senior and give me a private performance?"

Something's not right! The current Jingu-sama is acting very strangely! Moritaka Asuka finally noticed the problem. Today's Jingu is slightly different from that day. If you had to put it in perspective, it's like the difference between a vegetarian and a carnivore.

The aggression in his words and actions was almost overflowing, and the smile at the corner of his mouth carried a hint of evil, but how to put it... it wasn't annoying?

If Jingu had been there when I was an idol, would I have been one of those easily fooled teenage idols? And could I really have stuck to my principle that idols can't date?

Ultimately, having enough charm really does allow you to do whatever you want. It's not just about looks, but about the overall aura and feeling you exude. The closer you get to the shrine, the more you can feel the power of this charm.

Faced with the shrine's relentless pressure, the girl's face flushed crimson. She understood the true meaning of the so-called private performance. Reason told her she should refuse.

But a few devilish whispers kept nagging at her, tempting her to say those firm words. Perhaps she should politely decline? Say something like "next time"?

But saying those things is no different from saying "let's meet up again next time"! It feels like I'm willing, so embarrassing! I just can't bring myself to say it.

The faint musk scent emanating from the shrine was intoxicating, and the girl's breathing quickened unconsciously, her eyes gradually becoming hazy.

Just as Moritaka Asuka felt she was about to lose her composure and give in to her instincts, the strange atmosphere between the two was finally broken.

"Jingu! Don't take advantage of the opportunity to flirt with my junior. You should know whose territory Akihabara is."

Tenko Shusuke smiled kindly, grabbed Jingu's shoulder, pulled him back, and used his arm to restrain Jingu.

"This is a world of capitalism. You've got some nerve to mess with my juniors on my turf!"

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Let go! You're strangling me!"

Jingu struggled to break free after being ambushed from behind by an unkempt middle-aged woman, completely ruining the pleasant atmosphere.

Tenko Sho smelled himself, his expression somewhat strange.

"Where did you get that pungent smell from? Ugh..."

Upon closer inspection, Tian Gongji appeared even more shocked, staring at the Divine Palace in disbelief.

"You actually applied this kind of exotic fragrance that arouses desire to your body? I never would have guessed! Are you that thirsty, Jingu?"

Arouse desire?

Upon hearing Tenkyuu's words, Moritaka Asuka's face flushed again. No wonder she had been acting strangely earlier, feeling her rationality being gradually eroded. So that was it.

As the girl's gaze gradually shifted from shock to indifference, and then to disgust, Jingu was somewhat bewildered.

What kind of strange fragrance is it?

Wait, could it be... Bao Ji's body fragrance?

How can this be so ridiculous? I didn't have any physical contact with that woman the whole time, so how did I get her scent on me?

Not only is it watery, but it also has a strong flavor, right?

Chapter 58 The Dilemma of the Market God

After spending a lot of effort, I finally managed to explain the strange fragrance to the two of them.

Asuka Moritaka bowed repeatedly to the shrine maiden with a hint of apology. She had just looked at him with the eyes of someone looking at trash, which was extremely rude of her.

So, the strange feeling I had just experienced was simply due to the influence of that smell, right? Lord Jingu shouldn't be the kind of person who would do such a thing.

Asuka Moritaka glanced at Jingu again, and the boy seemed to notice, turning his head away with a smile, causing the girl's face to turn slightly red.

"Um, I'm in a hurry! I'll be going now!"

Asuka Moritaka blushed more and more as she thought about it, and quickly made an excuse to escape. Whether it was madness or the lingering effect of the fragrance, she actually had the idea that it wouldn't have been so bad if Senior Tenkyu hadn't shown up and they had just let things slide.

That's so unethical of you, Moritaka Asuka! You've only met twice and haven't even gotten to know each other well, yet you have such thoughts? How infatuated are you?

While Jingu does possess a certain inexplicable charm and a sense of security, it's a bit too shameless to only show two sides. Be more reserved, Asuka!

The fleeing girl kept telling herself that she must never do this again. Even if she had a little bit of interest, she had to keep her composure.

Watching Moritaka Asuka's disheveled escape, Jingu couldn't help but laugh, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Tengu's hooked hand.

"You bastard, you kidnapped my junior and you don't even offer any thanks?"

With her arm around Jingu's neck, Tenyuu looked like a lecherous old man, giving Jingu a sense of déjà vu about Iizuna Maru. Are all these old women the same? They give off the vibe of a bunch of buddies with their arms around each other's shoulders.

"She is her, and you are you. Why should I give you any indication of my feelings if I'm pursuing her? What are you to her? Your mother?"

Faced with Tian Gong Ji's current extortionate behavior, the Divine Palace took a very tough stance. This God of Capital simply loves money, or rather, he loves the feeling of money circulating.

"What you're saying is ridiculous. That child is naive and doesn't have any sense of caution. As her only elder, shouldn't I keep an eye on things for her?"

Tian Gongji made a gesture at the Chaoshen Palace, the meaning in his eyes was self-evident.

If she doesn't give him the money, she'll go back and badmouth Jingu to Moritaka Asuka, revealing his lecherous nature to the girl and completely destroying his good image in Moritaka Asuka's eyes.

But Jingu was not afraid at all. What a joke! Did they really think that his [Beautiful Young Man] charm was fake? Although it wasn't very effective against these old guys, it was a piece of cake for a little girl like Moritaka Asuka with little experience.

Even if Tengu Shugen goes back and speaks ill of him, Jingu is 90% confident that Moritaka Asuka won't believe Tengu Shugen's nonsense.

He's a pure and handsome young man, how could he be a SP? It's all slander. The Tengu Daily's publication actually confirms it. Those who truly understand know that not a single word from the Tengu Daily can be believed.

Seeing the confident look on Jingu's face, Tenko Shuu curled his lip and released Jingu. This woman only put her arm around Jingu's shoulder when there was money to be made, acting like a good brother.

"What are you doing in Akihabara? A capitalist like you shouldn't be in Ginza."

Do you sit in your office building in the CBD watching the stock market go up and down? What's so interesting about Akihabara?

"I've already said I'm not some kind of capital god, I'm a market god, a market god!"

Tengu scratched his head in annoyance, and continued speaking as he led Jingu slowly along the streets of Akihabara.

"Although the stock market is a market, to be honest, I don't really understand it. I'm still a very old-fashioned guy at heart, and this kind of offline trading is the lifestyle I'm used to."

"Besides, Kanda Shrine is right in Akihabara, so this is practically my doorstep."

Jingu casually pushed away the saleswoman who was practically pressed against his face, and said with a hint of disdain:

"Tsk, isn't the stock market a place where money circulates much more and faster than these offline transactions? Leaving aside the possibility of causing a financial crisis, just a little manipulation by you would generate a circulation amount far exceeding the daily circulation volume of the entire Akihabara, right?"

"If you really like it, why not just give it a try?"

“Ah…” Tenkyuu Ji scratched his head in distress.

"It's not that I like money... never mind, I can't explain this to you."

"But how can I just mess with the stock market? The stock market is not a completely free market, but a table for gourmets to share. At most, I can only sit there as a diner, but I can't be the master of this table."

The words of the Heavenly Bow Assembly carried a faint melancholy, though it was unclear what it was about.

"Tsk, aren't you some ancient market god? What are you afraid of within your authority?"

"Truly, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger; youth is indeed arrogant." Tian Gongji's words carried a hint of envy.

"It is precisely because of antiquity that we know that some things can be done and some things cannot be done."

“Take the Takatsukasa family as an example. If you kill Takatsukasa Makoto, a son who is not very important, they will ignore it because of your strength. But after you display a terrifying divine power that is equivalent to a natural disaster, they will not say anything even if you kill Takatsukasa Masato, the heir.”

"So what? For them, profit is above all else, and you don't need to repeat that."

Tenko pursed his lips, stopped in front of a gashapon machine, casually took out a few bills and started playing with the gashapon, continuing to talk as he played.

“They are driven by profit. In the past it was land and people, now it is stocks and the economy. I will be admired by the weak in this conflict, but not by the strong.”

"God and man complement each other. God becomes stronger because of people's faith. I do have the ability to disrupt the entire stock market and gain a lot of faith from it, but the result is that I will offend more people."

"You might think they're just humans, and even if humans possess certain talents, they're still ants to gods. But did you know? The Takatsukasa family is one of the Five Regent Families."

"The Five Regents and the Nine Seikas both originated from the Fujiwara Hokuke family. The Kasuga Taisha Shrine, which the Fujiwara family has worshipped since ancient times, naturally belongs to them. Among them, Kasuga Gongen enshrines four deities. Two of them are Fujiwara ancestral gods, not to mention the others, and the other two are Takemikazuchi and Takemikawa, both famous war gods."

"Since you have received their worship, you must bear their responsibilities. It doesn't matter if you kill one or two people and offend them, but if you want to sever their lineage and destroy their high status, then you will have to face these two martial gods."