Anime Crossover: Master is Not Here Today

"what?!"

"The culprit is a deity?!"

In the current situation, the power of the word "god" is not just about faith and stories, but also represents a powerful being that is almost invincible.

Hodaka Morishima said in disbelief:

"No, is it true or not?"

"The Eightfold God... the god of weather?"

Conan murmured the name, but apart from the title of "God of Weather," he didn't have much information about it in his mind.

Amano Hina asked Fujimaru Ritsuka with some hesitation:

"You mean, this rainfall is divine punishment sent down by the gods?"

At the same time, Conan asked in confusion:

"But why would He do that? Is there a reason?"

"do not know."

Fujimaru Ritsuka simply shook her head at the two questions, then repeated what the old chief priest of the Weather Shrine had said.

"It's just a manifestation of my feelings... disregarding social norms and human relationships..."

The image of the deity described by the old priest differed somewhat from that in mythology, yet it seemed surprisingly reasonable. Seeing the thoughtful group, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and said:

"Well, anyway, our task now is to find a way to stop the current abnormal situation."

"But those are gods..."

Upon hearing Fujimaru Ritsuka's statement, the others were somewhat taken aback, finding it hard to believe.

After all, in the mythology of any region, gods are almost invincible supernatural beings, and the few beings who can fight against gods are almost all great heroes with great reputations in mythology.

As for them...

However, Fujimaru Ritsuka still had a smile on her face when she made such a statement. Not only that, but Mashu next to her also looked as if it were a matter of course, and did not seem to think that Fujimaru Ritsuka was talking nonsense.

Although they didn't know where Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others got their confidence from, it seemed that they weren't just talking nonsense and being blindly confident. Seeing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a little more at ease.

So Hina Amano continued to ask:

"So what exactly do I need to do? What do I need to do?"

"This brings us to the issue of the Weather Shrine Maiden. As for the details—"

"Everyone, take a look at this first."

As she spoke, Fujimaru Ritsuka took out several copies of pre-prepared and printed materials and distributed them to everyone.

The above is a detailed information compiled by Mashu regarding the weather god Hachiman no Kami and the weather priestess.

"..."

The atmosphere in the room fell silent, with only the sound of papers rustling as she flipped through the documents. As she did so, Amano Hina's face grew paler and paler, and she couldn't help but shrink back slightly in fear.

After everyone had finished looking through the documents, Conan and Hodaka Morishima couldn't help but look at Hina Amano and then at Ritsuka Fujimaru, their eyes filled with worry and hesitation, but they dared not be the first to ask a question.

After a long silence, Hina Amano finally spoke, her voice trembling:

"So, I am the weather shrine maiden chosen by heaven."

Then she began to recount how she gained her abilities.

About a year ago, she was taking care of her seriously ill mother in the hospital. Due to the torrential rain for several days, she couldn't help but have the idea of ​​taking a walk with her mother in the sunshine again.

Just then, a beam of sunlight shone on the roof of the abandoned building opposite the ward. Upon seeing this, she couldn't help but follow the sunlight to the roof of the abandoned building, where she unexpectedly discovered a small torii gate and a shrine.

Hopefully, tomorrow will be sunny.

She made this wish deep in her heart, passed through the torii gate, and then, when she came to her senses again, she found herself lying down under the torii gate for some reason, and the sky had cleared up.

And from then on, she discovered that she had gained the ability to clear the sky.

"...It seems that it was from that time that I became a weather shrine maiden and became connected with the heavens."

As she recounted her story, Hina Amano gradually calmed down. After finishing her account, she gave a forced smile and said:

"I've been wondering why I suddenly became a weather maiden, and now I finally know the answer."

"Miss Hina..."

Hodaka Morishima opened his mouth, but didn't know how to comfort her, so he could only clench his hands tightly together.

This seemingly fairytale-like story is not as wonderful as Hina Amano described.

Because the information provided by Fujimaru Ritsuka states that weather maidens ultimately meet a tragic end, meaning that Amano Hina will also...

Meanwhile, Conan keenly realized a problem and asked Fujimaru Ritsuka:

"Isn't Ritsuka-neechan a weather shrine maiden?"

"!"

Upon hearing this question, Hodaka Morishima and Hina Amano immediately looked over, while Ritsuka Fujimaru shook her head and said:

"No, the power I wield comes from elsewhere."

What about other places...?

Seeing that Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't seem to have any intention of continuing the conversation, Conan could only keep the question to himself for the time being.

Amano Hina's inner world was far from as calm as it appeared, but she still forced herself to be cheerful and asked Fujimaru Ritsuka with a smile:

"To be honest, even though I've read through the information, I still don't know how to help."

"it's actually really easy."

Upon hearing this, Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled and said:

"I hope you can take me to the Divine Realm so I can talk to them."

"If possible, perhaps not only the abnormal weather problem, but also the problem with you, Haruna, can be solved in the process."

"……Eh?"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 357 The Operation Begins: Heading to the Divine Realm

After everyone had a complete understanding of the current situation, the next step was finally to take action.

As soon as he stepped downstairs, seeing the streets still bathed in sunlight and the sky still clear, Morishima Hodaka paused in surprise and exclaimed:

"Huh, it's still sunny?"

From the time Fujimaru Ritsuka used her ability to summon a clear sky on the rooftop until they left the agency, well, more than thirty minutes must have passed!

Fujimaru Ritsuka smiled upon hearing this:

"This sunny weather will probably last for about three or four hours."

Last time, she was unaware of her ability to control the weather; it was an ability she activated unconsciously, which is why the sunny weather she summoned only lasted for about half an hour.

Now that she is consciously using it, the results are naturally incomparable.

She could even sense that if it weren't for the interference of the Eightfold Sensei's divine domain in the sky, maintaining the clear skies wouldn't have been too difficult.

Thinking about it this way, controlling the weather is indeed a rather terrifying ability.

Thanks to the rare sunny weather, the once quiet streets have become lively again, and even people who don't usually go out can't help but want to come out and bask in the sun.

The Mori father and daughter were no exception.

Seeing the Mori father and daughter taking a walk downstairs, Fujimaru Ritsuka greeted them with a smile:

"Good morning, Xiaolan, are you out to soak up the sun?"

"Yes, it's a rare sunny day after all."

Ran Mouri smiled and sighed:

"Although rainy weather is refreshing, since it's summer, sunny days definitely go better with it, right?"

"That's true. Seeing the sun come out really lifts my spirits."

Kogoro Mouri agreed, then looked at Ritsuka Fujimaru, raising an eyebrow slightly.

"Speaking of which, you guys aren't still investigating some mysterious abnormal weather event, are you?"

"Yes."

Fujimaru Ritsuka readily admitted it and responded with a smile:

"And we're about to begin our operation."

Upon hearing this, Kogoro Mouri immediately adopted the airs of a middle-aged man, shaking his head and saying:

"So, these young people nowadays..."

Ran Mouri rolled her eyes at Kogoro Mouri and said:

"Alright, Dad, say less!"

Conan watched this scene speechlessly, and understood why Fujimaru Ritsuka was so fearless.

Because even if you tell the truth, nobody will believe you.

What? I was like that before?

It's okay now.

"Does Ritsuka actually know [Sleeping Kogoro]?"

Seeing this, Hodaka Morishima was somewhat surprised. Hearing his words, Hina Amano leaned closer and asked in a low voice, somewhat curious:

"【Sleeping Kogoro】? Is that guy famous?"

"Yes, he's a very famous and highly capable detective..."

Listening to their conversation, Conan couldn't help but want to think to himself:

He's famous, but his skills... well, in a sense, are indeed quite impressive.