I cultivate a deity in Tokyo

The New Year's Day holiday is highly valued in Japan.

Its status is equivalent to the Spring Festival in the Celestial Empire.

On this day, the whole country takes a holiday, children receive lucky money, and families gather together to eat reunion buckwheat noodles.

It is a joyous and festive holiday.

Besides that, there is another very important thing.

The first shrine visit of the new year.

This is the first time to visit a shrine or temple during the New Year.

The people of Japan, with their unwavering faith, naturally wouldn't neglect this matter.

Especially recently, many people in Tokyo have been experiencing strange and unusual images in their minds after waking up.

It was a rift stretching across the night sky, surrounded by black mist, and hidden within that mist was the unknown.

Just thinking about it sends chills down my spine, wakes me from my sleep, and keeps me awake for a long time.

These things cannot be explained by science.

Since science cannot explain it

Then it's time for theology to take center stage.

May the gods protect us!

This undoubtedly makes the Japanese people value this year's "Hatsumode" (first shrine visit of the year) even more.

And speaking of the most popular shrines for worship in Tokyo right now—

That would undoubtedly be this year's hottest shrine, Tenji Shrine!

This title was chosen by enthusiastic netizens through voting.

Even believers who encounter difficulties and go to various shrines and temples in Japan to draw lots often receive such suggestions after telling the head priest or priest about their requests.

"Why not try visiting the Tenji Shrine to offer your prayers?"

His fame spread far and wide.

Therefore, many believers plan to visit Tenji Shrine in advance to ensure they have an advantage during the first shrine visit.

After all, no one can guarantee that the gods at Tenji Shrine won't have a rule of first come, first served, or use up all their wishes when granting them.

However, when these believers arrived at Mount Hirano, they were greeted by a very eye-catching wooden sign on the mountain road, hand-painted by Hanekawa Yaya.

"This shrine is temporarily closed to visitors."

The actions of Tenji Shrine have puzzled not only new believers but also long-time believers.

Someone took a picture of the wooden sign with their phone and posted it online for discussion among netizens.

After all, it seems that only Tenji Shrine has ever been the only shrine in history to suddenly refuse worship when the first shrine visit is approaching.

What exactly happened?

After analysis by enthusiastic netizens, the truth behind the "Tenji Shrine refuses worship" incident was quickly revealed.

There is no other reason.

Because the area of ​​Pingxiong Mountain is too small.

Apart from widening the mountain paths considerably, most of the mountainside is still covered by vegetation, making it unsuitable for worshippers to stay.

The number of worshippers at Tenji Shrine during the first shrine visit of the year is estimated to be at least as many as, if not more than, that of Meiji Shrine, which previously had the highest number of first shrine visitors in Tokyo.

It is known that the priests have occupied dozens of acres of land in Tokyo.

Tenji Shrine, however, consists of only one hilltop.

Out of concern for the safety of worshippers, Tenji Shrine had no choice but to reluctantly display a sign refusing worship.

This idea quickly gained widespread approval.

Many left comments expressing their amazement.

It was thought that Tenji Shrine, which had been declining shrine visits for the first time, was gradually becoming indifferent to its worshippers.

The reason behind it was unexpectedly heartwarming.

As expected of the White Wood Priest.

So gentle.

At this moment, at Tenji Shrine.

"Priest Kinoshita, there's nothing wrong; it's just routine maintenance at the shrine."

"Yes! Yes! I will pass on the message to Priest Shiraki. Thank you for your help!"

"Okay, goodbye."

After speaking, she waited a few seconds before hearing the other party hang up before putting down the phone at the company office.

Looking up at the once bustling path, now eerily quiet, a touch of melancholy appeared between his brows.

Priest Shiraki has been acting very strangely ever since that day.

He closed the shrine, no longer accepting worshippers, and stayed alone in the main hall.

She put away her usual gentle smile and quietly closed her eyes, as if in prayer.

Moreover, they didn't even eat.

However, Hanekawa Yaya wasn't worried that not eating would have any effect on Priest Shiraki.

She was just worried about what could have made Priest Shiraki so serious.

And even my older sister has been missing for some time now.

shouldn't

Thinking of this, Yuukawa Yaya suddenly raised her hand and slapped her cheeks twice.

I can't let my mind wander anymore!

She turned her head to the side and asked in a low voice.

"Rena-chan, is Priest Shiraki still in this palace?"

"Hmm." Kokonoe Reina glanced at the newly erected walls outside the main hall and nodded in response.

"It's been over a week, what on earth happened?"

Yuukawa Yaya couldn't help but mutter to herself.

She moved closer to Kokonoe Reina.

"Rena-chan, do you understand?"

Kokonoe Reina nodded subconsciously, then shook her head.

"Hmm? Do you know something inside?" Yuukawa Yaya's eyes lit up.

"Actually, it can't really be said that I know," Kokonoe Reina hesitated.

"That night, I saw Luo Jiang walk into the dark crack in the sky."

"If there's anything that could worry Shiramoto-san, it's probably only his sister's safety."

"The priest Shiraki must be worried about her right now, right?"

"If I had stopped her then, things might have turned out differently."

Yuukawa Yaya glanced helplessly at Kokonoe Reina, who was lost in self-blame.

Does the other party still firmly believe that the cute girl with long black hair is the sister of Priest Shiraki?

That's quite a firm decision.

but

Have the gods of Tenji Shrine left the shrine?

Why is this again?

Yu Chuan was filled with questions every night.

Unfortunately, no one could answer her question.

This involves matters between deities; the only way to get an answer is to ask the gods.

"Hanakawa Shrine Maiden, Kokonoe Shrine Maiden, it's been a long time."

A clear, cold voice, like an icy spring, interrupted Yuukawa Yaya's thoughts.

The two priestesses instinctively looked up.

Then I saw that radiant robe and that face, cold yet incredibly captivating.

Behind Amaterasu Omikami was Izanami, whose expression was complex.

The two women hurriedly stood up and bowed.

"Amaterasu the Great God, Izanami no Mikoto!"

"Why have you descended upon us?"

"Time is of the essence, and I have important matters to discuss with Priest Shiraki."

Amaterasu Omikami's gaze turned towards the back of the shrine.

"Is Priest Shiraki currently at the shrine?"

I'm raising a god in Tokyo

Chapter 316 Even When Facing Death

Tianji Shrine.

Before long, Yuukawa Yaya, who had gone to report, hurried back.

He bowed and extended his hand.

"Amaterasu Omikami, Izanami-no-Mikoto, please come this way. Priest Shiraki is waiting for you in this hall."