A crossover anime! The life of a hero!

As a fellow goddess of marriage, Nanami Momozono was attending the annual banquet of the gods for the first time. However, she did not have the same positive attitude as Kotoko Iwanaga. After all, before coming here, she was a girl with a lot of debts at home. Although she unexpectedly became a goddess, it did not change the fact that she was an ordinary girl before.

"Relax, Nanami. This is just an annual gathering of the gods. It's nothing serious. After all, a year is a long time for mortals, but for gods, it's just the time it takes to take a nap. So relax."

A blond, blue-eyed, and very noble-looking god sitting next to her spoke softly to comfort her, though it was unclear why this god, who clearly didn't belong in this seat, was sitting there.

"I understand, Your Majesty..."

Upon hearing this, Nanami Momozono seemed to have a sense of security and gradually relaxed, at least not as tense as she had been at the beginning.

While they were talking to each other, the annual meeting began with an announcement from Amaterasu.

But how to say it...

The image of Amaterasu doesn't quite match the descriptions of Kotoko Iwanaga and Nanami Momozono in the book. While she is indeed very beautiful, her clothing style is a bit too trendy.

I wonder which gloomy, one-maned man influenced him!

"That! That's Amaterasu!"

Looking at the beautiful girl in hip-hop style on stage, Nanami Momozono was completely stunned. Although she knew the phrase "pages are for reference only," she couldn't believe that the actual product would be so different from the one in the book.

Are you sure that's really Amaterasu?! Are you sure you're not mistaken?!

"You're not mistaken, Nanami. That is our revered Amaterasu."

Noticing Nanami Momozono's seemingly questioning look, Ōkuninushi nodded slightly, confirming her thoughts and indicating that she hadn't made a mistake.

"..."

Upon receiving this answer from the other party, Nanami Momozono was momentarily at a loss for words to express her feelings.

It's a wonder she followed Tomoe's orders and dressed so appropriately...

But then you tell her that the person in charge doesn't wear such clothes at all. What do you think Nanami Momozono must be feeling right now?

You should know that wearing these retro-style clothes is quite troublesome! And it's not very convenient for movement either!

Meanwhile, Kotoko Iwanaga, who was a little further away from them, couldn't help but have the same thought as her: "Amatsuo Omikami, do you think I've made a mistake?" Could someone explain to her why Amaterasu Omikami was dressed like that?

If you put her in the mortal world, you might just think she's a beautiful young high school girl!

Besides that, there's another question: why is the other person blue-haired?

"Tsk! Did Amaterasu get tricked by that guy again when she went to Hell to see Izanami...?"

Kotoko Iwanaga was unaware of the situation, but how could the gods around her, who held positions of authority and respect, not know the inside story?

The one who uttered these words was none other than Bishamon, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a war god. What surprised Kotoko Iwanaga even more was that this renowned war god was actually a woman.

"Well, I think it's good that Lady Amaterasu is like this. She's full of energy, just like a girl in the mortal world."

Ebisu, who looks like a child but speaks like an old man and is also one of the Seven Lucky Gods, said a few words in defense of Amaterasu and the assistant of Enma, the King of Hell.

"Yeah yeah……"

And it wasn't just him; the other seven lucky gods, who loved watching the drama unfold, also honestly felt that Amaterasu was doing quite well now, no longer needing to revert to her former rigid and dignified self.

However, Bishamon was not very happy about these words. Of course, this was also due to her personality as a war goddess. Otherwise, she might have become a god who enjoyed watching the fun.

While they were exchanging words, the divine messengers were serving one lavish dish after another, prepared by the God of Cookery, to these great gods.

"!!!"

Even Kotoko Iwanaga and Nanami Momozono, who were visiting for the first time, were stunned by what they learned about the gods' New Year's feast.

The golden light emanating from the plate could completely outshine 99.99% of the chefs on this planet. To be honest, when they saw such a dish, the two of them couldn't even bear to pick up their chopsticks.

Of course, the other gods didn't have the same concerns as the two of them, since they had been eating this kind of food for hundreds of years.

And how come they never get tired of such a long world? I don't know how the God of Cookery does it.

"Fried chicken?! French fries!"

When Kotoko Iwanaga saw the dishes that were presented differently from the other exquisitely presented dishes, she was stunned for a moment, because she really did not expect to see fried food here.

While Kotoko Iwanaga was shocked, the other gods were simply curious, because this dish hadn't been served at last year's New Year's Eve banquet.

"Oh! The master chef has created a new dish again? I must try it."

Ebisu, who was very much in line with the style of a child, did not hesitate to reach out his chopsticks, pick up a piece of fried chicken, and put it in his mouth to chew.

"Yeah! That's great!"

Chapter 135 Departure

The banquet continued. Since the concept of time is essentially nonexistent for God, the banquet was going to last for several days, which was not good for the two living gods.

At the very least, Kotoko Iwanaga not returning home for one night would worry her family. After all, she had already disappeared once, and if she disappeared again, who knows how anxious her parents would be.

As for Nanami Momozono, although she does live at a shrine and work as a deity, the problem is that she still has Tomoe at home who acts like a three-year-old and is prone to tantrums, but sometimes he's also like a mother hen! What do you think he'll think if she doesn't go back for several days?

Therefore, they had to leave even though the banquet was only a third of the way through. However, they were worried that leaving so abruptly would be considered impolite, so they hesitated for a moment about whether or not to say so.

Just like elementary school students in the past, when they wanted to go to the toilet in class, they would consider whether or not to say so, because if they did, all eyes would probably be on them.

So for a time, both of them found themselves in a rather awkward situation. Fortunately, Momozono Nanami was in a better position than Iwanaga Kotoko because the person sitting next to her was none other than Ōkuninushi, a deity of high status.

With his help, Nanami Momozono successfully left the banquet and went back to find her Tomoe.

However, her departure was a hardship for Kotoko Iwanaga, because with Nanami Momozono gone, she was the only living god left on the scene, so naturally, other gods would focus their attention on her.

For a moment, Kotoko Iwanaga felt quite uneasy.

"If you want to leave, I can see you off; after all, I'm the one who invited you here."

Bishamon, who also noticed Kotoko Iwanaga's embarrassment, suddenly turned to her and said this. After all, the invitation was just a casual gesture with no other purpose than to get to know what kind of god she was.

"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Lord Bishamon."

Kotoko Iwanaga did not refuse, but gladly accepted, because if she refused this time, she might not have a chance to leave early in the future.

"follow me……"

Bishamon, who was very efficient in his work, did not hesitate at all after seeing that she had agreed, and directly signaled Iwanaga Kotoko to follow him. As for the attention of other gods, she did not care.

So Kotoko Iwanaga and Bishamon quickly left the banquet hall, but before having the divine messengers send her back, Bishamon specifically told her something.

"Because you helped us solve a crisis that threatened the entire mortal realm, after discussion, we will allow you to establish a shrine in the mortal realm in the future."

"Once the shrine is completed, we will establish contact with the location we reserved for you in Takamagahara. At that time, you will be able to join us in receiving the faith offered to us by mortals."

"!!!!!!"

The news about Bishamon was quite a shock to Kotoko Iwanaga, because she never expected to receive such news! She was actually able to establish a shrine!

"Thank you so much!"

Once she came to her senses, Kotoko Iwanaga, regardless of whether she actually intended to establish a shrine in the future, felt she had to thank Bishamon. Although not all of it, most of the benefits she had gained here were thanks to him.

This invitation was extended out of respect for the other party and with the help of several other top experts; otherwise, how could she, a "country bumpkin," have come here?

However, Kotoko Iwanaga was unaware that another reason she was able to come here was that she had a trace left by a certain being on her body. Although it was very faint, Bishamon was still able to sense the aura that had made him tremble all over three years ago.

To be honest, that was the first time she had ever known that there were other beings in this world who were even more magnificent than gods, and that even Bishamon couldn't muster the courage to fight in the face of such beings.

Because that aura was truly terrifying!

Even now, Bishamon is not certain whether he can withstand that aura, because it is not just a difference in strength but also a difference in the level of life, just like the hierarchy between humans and gods.

Getting back to the main point, after a brief exchange, Kotoko Iwanaga got into the palanquin and left on her own under Bishamon's watchful gaze. Upon seeing her leave, Bishamon turned around without saying a word and returned to his original seat.

But for some reason, her thoughts drifted elsewhere, and she didn't even react when other gods came over to clink glasses and drink with her.

Then, in the blink of an eye, it was the morning of the second day of the New Year.

Since the massive blizzard was canceled, Hoshino Gokawa naturally had to go out and wander around, otherwise how could he experience the New Year's atmosphere?

Since he was a citizen of this country, he naturally had to visit the shrine during the New Year. Of course, Hoshino Gokawa didn't care much about this custom, but after thinking that he had nothing else to do, he decided to take a stroll around the nearby shrine.

But perhaps because the aura he exuded in the first three years was too intense, it seems that almost all the shrines in the city have been moved away, and the one that remains so far can basically be concluded that it is a shrine without a god.

Otherwise, how can you explain that they can't tolerate an explanation that even those great deities can't tolerate? So there's only one answer: the remaining shrines are all fraudulent shrines!

Of course, knowing this doesn't mean Hoshino Gokawa should expose it, or what's the point of exposing it? People who stay at the shrine are just trying to make a living, why should he go to such lengths?

Moreover, most people who come to worship are just doing it for fun. Whether there are really gods inside is irrelevant to them, because their real purpose in worshiping is to seek psychological comfort.

But how to say it...

Plans can't keep up with changes!

"What's wrong? Is there anything I can help you with?"

On the way to the shrine, Hoshino Gokawa suddenly sensed that a spatial coordinate he had placed with Iwanaga Kotoko had been torn apart, so he subconsciously turned his gaze over and asked her about the specific situation.

"Hmm... Hoshino-kun, would you mind if I set up a shrine at your place?"

"Aha?!"

Hoshino Gokawa was momentarily stunned by Kotoko Iwanaga's words, not even understanding what she meant.

"The thing is actually like this..."

Knowing that her question might have been a bit abrupt, Kotoko Iwanaga then told Gosho Hoshino everything that had happened in Takamagahara.

then……

Chapter 136 Transition

"Wait! Why are you asking me about setting up a shrine?"

Suddenly, Hoshino Gokawa noticed a blind spot in the other person's words, and couldn't help but have a slight suspicion about something. He wondered if Iwanaga Kotoko had thought of something, because he hadn't revealed his identity as Kalirus when he was working with her.

"Well... we should ask the host for their opinion."

Although Kotoko Iwanaga's words did not show much emotional fluctuation, they seemed to contain two layers of meaning.

"...Did you already guess it was me?"

Although it was a question, Hoshino Gokawa's tone sounded quite certain at the moment. After all, why would the other party ask him such a question if they didn't know?

"Hmm... I originally felt it was only seventy percent, but after you said that, it's one hundred percent. As for the remaining thirty percent, I actually have doubts about Saiki-kun."

Kotoko Iwanaga did not deny this, and even explained that she had more than one suspect.

"All right……"

Since that's the case, what else can Hoshino Gokawa say? In the end, as long as you know who is using their abilities recklessly in this city and that they have special abilities, you can basically find them without much difficulty.

After all, if the two parties are not the same person or are not familiar with each other, how could they allow the other party to run amok on their own turf?

Of course, the most important reason is that Kalirus has a strong sense of territory in the underworld, which is why Kotoko Iwanaga eventually suspected them.

Moreover, a while ago, a bunch of human or non-human beings appeared in that new world. Although the events in the surface world were suppressed by other countries that control social media, the news spread all over the world in the inner world. Anyone who has access to some channels in the inner world knows what exactly happened during that period.

An organization that was fairly well-known in the shadows was wiped out overnight, and some prominent figures in the real world also died inexplicably.

Although it was just an accident to ordinary people, the people in the underworld knew that it was the guy who destroyed that organization, because their subsequent investigation revealed that many of the prominent figures who died in the surface world were more or less related to this organization.

Given that this was such shocking news, Kotoko Iwanaga couldn't possibly be unaware of it. With just a little speculation, she could roughly guess that it was Hoshino Satoru and Saiki Kusuo. However, judging from the information that has been leaked, it seems that there were three attackers. In other words, there was another person in the city whom she didn't know but who was equally powerful.

In Kotoko Iwanaga's opinion, this city is probably the safest place in all of Japan, and she estimates that it would not be affected at all even if the apocalypse came.

Back to the main topic...

"Does that mean you agree to me building a shrine there?"

"Well, you can build it if you want, but you have to be careful not to just give help to people who come to offer incense. If you mess around, I won't be able to handle it, and it might even arouse suspicion from outsiders."

If that really happens, I might just throw your shrine into the deep mountains and forests, making you a nobody village god.

Fortunately, Hoshino Gokawa eventually agreed to let the other party build a shrine on his land. However, while he agreed, there were some restrictions. But this was to be expected, since Hoshino Gokawa had already set rules. If others found out that someone was leading the vandalism, it would be difficult for Hoshino Gokawa to deal with them.

Because the rule he had set before was that those who were lightly killed would be thrown out of the city, while those who were heavily killed would be killed and disappear from the city.

Of course, Hoshino Gokawa could choose not to comply, but that would be inconsistent with his established alien persona. Moreover, this was to protect his family, so changing it was out of the question. Iwanaga Kotoko would have to figure it out herself.

"No problem, I'll take care of it."

Since the host has agreed, what else is there to say? We can just have someone from our family build a small shrine here. There's no need for a big one, since she doesn't really care about shrines anyway, since she's in charge of matters between yokai.

After the conversation ended, Hoshino Gokawa casually went to a shrine near his home that was fairly well-known among ordinary people to experience the traditional shrine-making process, such as ringing a bell to draw lots for good luck or medium luck, like in anime. After finishing, Hoshino Gokawa went home and went online.

As for why they didn't go to see Kusuo Saiki and Izayoi Sakamaki, it was because they went to visit their grandparents in the countryside and the latter were not there, and it was because they had already visited them the day before New Year's Day and there was no need to go again. After all, everything at the orphanage was now on track, and there were laborers and other staff, so they didn't need to run to the orphanage every day to help take care of the children like before.