Tokyo Gods Only Want Beautiful Priestesses

The breeze in the night sky was as cool as autumn water, quite pleasant.

In the hot spring behind the shrine, warm water slid down Kajō Ruri's neck.

This behavior is meaningless.

Only humans need to bathe, using water to wash away the dirt on their bodies.

Neither he nor Takemikazuchi behind him needed to take a bath.

It's not that she can't understand this kind of thing; Kajō Ruri admits that soaking in a hot spring feels very comfortable, but she doesn't think she needs it.

It's not that we don't understand, but that we don't need it.

"Lord Jian Yulei..."

Kajō Ruri tried to strike up a conversation with Narukami.

"Call me Narukami, that's my current name."

Narukami was using a comb to groom Kajou Ruri's damp long hair; she possessed a gentleness completely at odds with her title of God of War.

If she weren't here today, Kagome Ruri probably wouldn't have imagined that Narukami is like this in real life.

"Lord Narukami, why won't you leave?"

Ge Jing Liuli's body was now completely empty, and she couldn't muster any strength, so she could only try to change her situation through persuasion.

Their current predicament is like being caught in a net.

"Why do you want to leave? Ruri, are you trying to persuade me to lift the restriction?"

Perhaps finding it a bit awkward to address each other as "sir," Narukami took the initiative to bring the two closer, since they would eventually have to address each other as sisters.

"Even if I remove the restriction for you, it won't help. I know Lord Jingu's personality very well. He's the kind of person who will be very carefree if he accepts something, but if he doesn't want to, he will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals."

"In a sense, he is the same as you Yama, except that your goal is to reach hell, while he only acts for his own pleasure."

To show his sincerity, Narukami really reached out and removed most of the restrictions on Kajō Ruri.

Sensing her strength gradually returning, Gejing Liuli did not immediately intend to escape.

“It’s a wise choice. I don’t want Lord Jingu to make things so complicated every time. It would be best to resolve things simply.”

After arranging Uta Jōruri's hair, Narukami untied his bath towel and leaned against her to soak in the hot spring.

"Ah~ soaking in a hot spring is still the most comfortable thing to do at the end of each day. I'm almost becoming decadent."

She stretched and relaxed her body, her swaying curves creating a stark contrast with the glazed glass beside her.

"You...have changed a lot..."

The Takemikazuchi I knew was a cold and ruthless warrior, devoted solely to swordsmanship, a true god of war.

But the Narukami of today is completely different from the one she once knew.

In the past, she would probably have thought the same as me: that things like bathing were completely unnecessary and a waste of time.

“Indeed, that’s why I said it’s like a fall from grace.”

Narukami also took out sake, snacks, and his favorite books from the cabinet in the hot spring.

This shrine has no shortage of food, drink, and entertainment. To prepare for the shrine's ever-changing moods, it's perfectly normal for them to pull out a reverse bunny girl outfit from the shrine.

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In short, it's not surprising that people take out these food, drink, and entertainment items from anywhere.

"Ever since the defeat, I've been thinking that I'll be used as a sword, but he doesn't need a sword like me."

Narukami pushed the tray floating on the water in front of Kajō Ruri, and casually chatted while flipping through the book in his hand.

"So you were used as a slave?"

Gejing Liuli also took a sip; the wine here at the shrine was quite good.

Given the shrine's nature, it would be more accurate to treat these women as collectibles or slaves to serve them than as weapons.

That's so domineering it's beyond words.

“Slaves? I don’t mean that kind of depravity.”

Narukami smiled and corrected Kajō Ruri's misunderstanding.

"Rather than calling me a slave, I would say that I have been living a very free and happy life lately. It's just that I pretended to be a silent and loyal dog in front of Lord Shrine."

"Eh?!"

Ge Jing Liuli was somewhat shocked. Was it all an act? She could only clearly see a hint of the cold-faced martial god's past when Narukami was silent.

"Don't worry about that kind of thing~ Women need to learn to disguise themselves, especially in front of men."

Narukami Asaka Jōruri blinked, a unique playfulness rising on her face.

"At first it was just a habit, but later I found that this way they wouldn't notice me, and Lord Shrine wouldn't have any complaints about me, so I kept doing it this way."

In the shrine, some people try to attract the shrine's attention by constantly causing trouble, some can't control their impulsive nature, and some lower their profile and observe silently.

Ultimately, with so many girls in the shrine, if you don't take the initiative, you'll often be easily overlooked.

"As expected, Narukami, you didn't want this either, did you? That's why you used this method to reduce your presence."

"No, actually, I quite enjoy doing that."

Narukami's calm expression once again dispelled Kajō Ruri's misunderstanding.

"In the end, there's no such thing as someone who hates that kind of thing, right? It's just that they hate doing that kind of thing with people they don't like."

That's true... but...

Song Jing Liuli couldn't refute these words. Just as people don't hate eating and sleeping, they also don't hate sex.

"But don't I like Lord Jingu?"

Kagami nodded. Narukami was clearly serving him after his defeat, and the shrine didn't seem like the type to use tenderness to influence others.

"First, let me correct a misconception of yours. It's not that Lady Jingu doesn't know how to be gentle, but rather that she is only gentle to those who are meant to be gentle. In fact, Ruri, you have been treated very gently."

"Let me guess, did Lord Jingu tell you that you could have anything you wanted?"

There does seem to be such a line, but Gejing Liuli has forgotten about it.

"That's just the kind of person Lord Jingu is. Your attitude towards him determines his attitude towards you. I am the most loyal dog, so I have his trust and indulgence in return."

"This is the root of my downfall. I can't answer whether I like Lord Jingu or not, but this kind of life is quite nice."

"There's no need to be taut like a fully drawn bow. You can do all sorts of things freely without any worries. And since Lord Shrine is often away, where can you find such a free slave?"

Kagome Ruri didn't quite understand Narukami's thoughts, after all, she was the kind of workaholic who would push herself to the limit.

"Well, you'll see later. We've soaked long enough, so let's move on to the next thing."

Narukami stood up and looked down at Kajou Ruri.

"Although I don't know if Lord Jingu means to eat you tonight, since you've already taken a bath, I'll just send you there."

Chapter 260 Sleepless Night

"Mmm~ That's enough, that's enough! This pressure... Ah~"

In the dead of night, the shrine seemed like a demonic realm that tempted people to fall into depravity, from which came soft, delicate moans, like the sounds of string and bamboo instruments, that made people blush.

"Don't worry, I already said it was just a joke."

Narukami led Kajō Ruri to the room prepared for her. After the shrine was expanded by the shrine, it could no longer be called a small shrine.

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. Since Lord Shrine didn't instruct me to send you there, it's fine. If he doesn't remember you, it's okay for you to go back now."

Narukami smiled, but even if she said that, Kajou Ruri wouldn't do it.

If you can't remember, it's okay to go back. But if you do remember, even if you go back to Hell, it will only lead you to the shrine.

If it were just between myself and the shrine, then things could still be resolved. But if the shrine openly stormed into Hell to snatch someone, then no matter the reason, Hell would not let it go.

The authority of Hell cannot be shaken, so until things are settled, Kajō Ruri knows she cannot return to Hell for the time being.

"Don't be so nervous. Does interacting with Lord Jingu put a lot of pressure on you? Think about it carefully. You're just putting pressure on yourself. Didn't things go well when you first met?"

"It's not for that reason! Can't you hear me?!"

Ge Jing Liuli's face turned bright red. In hell, there were only endless wails and screams. Where had she ever heard such a... such a heart-pounding sound!

Narukami understood what she meant.

"Oh, so that's what you were talking about. Judging from the voice, it must be Princess Kaguya, right? Only she would try so hard to lower her voice like that, and she's the quickest to beg for mercy."

Why are you all so familiar with this that you can even recognize whose voice it is?

Seeing the other party's question, Narukami simply smiled slightly.

"If you fall asleep every night to the sound of other people's moans, or if you've fought with someone a few times, you can do it easily."

"Your Honor, don't be surprised, you'll end up like this sooner or later."

Narukami's words were like the whispers of a demon, sending chills down one's spine.

Please rest well tonight. Good night.

Narukami seemed rather impatient as he led Uta Jōruri into a new room.

"What are you going to do?"

"Ah, because I've been quite lonely lately, and Princess Kaguya probably can't take it anymore, so let me take over."

Narukami gave Kagami a meaningful smile one last time and closed the door.

Is this what life is like at this shrine?

Ge Jing Liuli pulled up the covers, trying to sleep, but no matter what, today's experience made it difficult for her to fall asleep.

Soft humming sounds kept coming from my ears, and then new sounds joined in.

Is that coquettish yet shameful voice really the voice that Narukami would make?

Takemikazuchi, the god of thunder, a powerful war god, a deity as cold as a sword.