I cultivate a deity in Tokyo

"Unless the sun rises in the west!"

boom!

As if in response to Hanekawa Yaya's words.

next moment.

A magnificent sun, radiating countless rays of light and dazzling brilliance, rapidly rose from the horizon beyond the ridge of Mount Pingxiong.

A majestic and sacred light, accompanied by the rosy dawn, filled the eyes of the two priestesses.

Staring blankly at the dazzling sun, Yuukawa Yaya's round eyes were filled with shock.

Sun, sun

They really came out from the west?!

Is it really so natural for Rena-chan to stay up all night making Shinto items?

But soon, Hanekawa Yaya keenly sensed that something was wrong.

Because of this sun

It seems to be flying straight towards the shrine?

Yuukawa Yaya was taken aback.

Isn't this the sun?

Is it a meteorite?

She exclaimed instinctively.

"Rena-chan, hurry—"

However, there was no time left.

This strange meteorite, radiating an unusual light, traversed an incredibly vast distance in an instant.

It appeared atop the shrine, exuding an overwhelming sense of oppression.

The blazing red flames on the surface were scorching the delicate faces of the two priestesses.

In a short while, the two priestesses were already drenched in sweat.

At that moment, a cold, indifferent voice rang out from the bright sunlight.

"Is this the Tenji Shrine?"

"Uh, cough cough"

Beneath the great sun, Hanekawa struggled to raise her head each night, attempting to respond.

But every time she inhaled, it was a scorching wave of air that made it impossible for her to open her mouth.

Beside her, Kokonoe Rena's long tail seemed to have dried out, gradually becoming shriveled, and its fur was no longer vibrant.

Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess of the sun, was slightly taken aback when she saw the two priestesses beneath her who were not in good condition.

A hint of apology immediately appeared in her beautiful eyes.

She had stayed in Takamagahara for too long and forgot that she should have contained the divine fire on her body when she arrived at Ashihara.

Amaterasu Omikami had a thought.

The flames on her body gradually dimmed and slowly disappeared into her magnificent crimson robes.

But before the flames could completely penetrate, the scene before her suddenly changed.

The shrine in the mountains has disappeared.

Instead, there was a vast sea of ​​clouds.

And amidst the sea of ​​clouds, there was a handsome young man dressed in a cloud-white hunting robe.

Ok?

Amaterasu Omikami was somewhat surprised.

His cold eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at the other person.

This face

It was the face she had seen in the mirror of Moon Lake.

It seems the other party is the priest who let Tsukuyomi escape from Takamagahara.

Right.

Get rid of this priest.

In the reed plains, no human will be able to move her at will.

Thinking of this, a glint flashed in Amaterasu's beautiful eyes.

At this moment, Shiraki Shun also looked at the woman in front of him, whose appearance was almost identical to Tsukuyomi after the flames and light around her disappeared.

He seemed to be deep in thought.

"Your Excellency, could you be Amaterasu Omikami?"

"Priest Shiraki?" Amaterasu Omikami's cold gaze swept over Shiraki Shun.

Before Shiramu Jun could respond, she spoke again, frankly.

"What happened just now was my fault."

"I haven't left Takamagahara for too long, and I've forgotten to contain the divine fire."

"Your judgment was correct; it was the right thing to do to move me away from them in time."

"For that, I must commend you."

Upon hearing this, Bai Mujun's originally cold expression softened.

He looked into Amaterasu Omikami's cold eyes and said calmly.

"Since you are willing to admit your mistake and no serious consequences have occurred, I will not pursue the matter any further."

"Why did Amaterasu Omikami descend upon Ashihara instead of going to Ise Grand Shrine? Is there something you want to do?"

"Nothing else."

Amaterasu spoke softly, her tone cool and detached.

"I just wanted to tell Priest Shiraki that my sister has been well taken care of by you these past few days."

Upon hearing this, Shiraki Shunsuke frowned slightly.

He sensed a hint of blame in Amaterasu's words.

Tsukuyomi's actions in coming to Ashihara seem to have angered Amaterasu Omikami.

Thinking of this, Shiramu Jun also spoke up, explaining in a humble yet assertive manner.

"It was I who specifically requested Tsukuyomi to leave Takamagahara and come to the shrine to help out, Amaterasu Omikami."

"If Tsukuyomi's actions have offended Amaterasu Omikami in any way, I should bear the consequences."

"Please, Amaterasu Omikami, do not deliberately make things difficult for Tsukuyomi."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Amaterasu's cold, beautiful eyes.

But he still looked at Shiramu Jun with indifference.

"Priest Shiraki, you have quite the nerve."

“In the entire Ashihara region, you are the first human to dare to say such a thing as ‘bearing the wrath of Amaterasu.’”

"In that case, I can give you a chance to atone for Tsukuyomi's sins."

"Would you be willing to become my priest?"

Amaterasu Omikami slightly raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Shiraki Shun in front of her.

Bai Mujun was slightly taken aback.

Then, under Amaterasu's majestic gaze, he decisively shook his head and refused.

"Amaterasu Omikami, I apologize."

"I'm sorry, I cannot grant this request."

"Since I already have a deity to worship, I request that Amaterasu Omikami choose another one—"

"Who is the god you worship?" Upon hearing this, Amaterasu's expression turned slightly cold as she questioned him in a chilling voice.

"Why is Amaterasu Omikami asking this?" Shiraki Shun was taken aback.

"Go and demand their return," Amaterasu said bluntly, making no attempt to hide the domineering tone in her voice.

“I told you, you will become my priest.”

"So, who is the god you worship?"

"This," Bai Mujun hesitated before replying, "even the deity doesn't know what kind of deity she is."

"However, both Ōkuninushi and Tsukuyomi say that she is the goddess Benzaiten."

"Eloquent Heaven?"

Upon hearing this name, a hint of surprise flashed in Amaterasu's eyes.

But his tone remained cold as he waved his hand.

"Alright, take me to see her."

Hearing this request, Shiraki Shun was slightly troubled.

“Amaterasu Omikami, the goddess, is not in Ashihara at the moment.”

"When Tsukuyomi returned to Takamagahara, she took God with her."

"Tsukuyomi?" Amaterasu was taken aback.

Then, somewhat puzzled, he asked.

Did she take away the talent for debate?