Tokyo Soft Rice King.

The feelings I have are somewhat similar to those of the Makoto and Makoto sisters.

"That's right. Then, as long as the two are separated, the serpent separated from the priestess will be weakened and rendered harmless, just like it would be separated from water."

"Wait, so I'm... the Snake God?"

"No, you are Shiraha Akira. The original Kuroha Akira was replaced by Orochi, and then you replaced him."

"...Absolutely amazing!"

Now Kuroba Akira finally understood why they had sighed.

This is absolutely amazing.

Chapter 380 Granting Freedom to the Gods

This is the truth behind why Bai Yuming did not gain his memories of this world!

Because before he became Kuroba Akira, the Kuroba Akira of this world had already been replaced by Orochi!

The most surprised person wasn't Kuroba Akira himself, but rather Kuroo. Her shocked expression seemed to say, 'You, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, have also betrayed us!'

"What?! Bai Zi, you're a god cat too?!"

"Uh... Kuroo, you didn't know that...?"

"How could I possibly know, meow! You were the one who ran to my shrine first, crying and saying you wanted to go home, so that's why I..."

"Huh? A shrine? But I was at school when I first woke up?"

Kuroba Akira recalled that when he came into this world, he did wake up in his classroom at school and never experienced the process of fighting with anything else for his body.

"Then I don't know, meow. Anyway, the first time I saw you, Shirako, was at my shrine, meow... I mean, the shrine I used to be at, meow. My Yomi Resurrection can only be activated when a wish is received at the shrine, meow."

Kuroba Akira thought about it carefully for a while, and it seemed that Uncle Yu and Sister Hong had also completed their transfer at the Kuroo Shrine.

Why is it that I'm the only one who didn't wake up in the shrine?

It seems there's a missing piece of memory.

The changes that occurred during this period were far too complex, and the body changed hands twice, making it extremely difficult to make sense of the situation.

"So, I was supposed to become a god like Tenyu... Hikari?"

Grandpa Lin nodded and said.

“That’s right. If you hadn’t been transferred to this world, the original Kuroba Akira would have become Orochi’s living god.”

"Is the giant snake gone now?"

"That's a question you'll have to ask yourself."

Ask yourself...

Are you there? YY? Moshi moshi? Aloha? Hello?

Arno, great Serpent God, are you inside me? If so, please let me know.

The process was the same as when I first exchanged information with Hijikata Isamu, and the result seemed to be the same as before.

"Hiss... Anyway, I don't feel anything unusual right now."

Kuroba Akira unconsciously took a breath, looked at his outstretched hands, closed his eyes and felt around. So far, he had not felt anything unusual in his body, nor had he heard another voice in his head.

That being said, even a weakened god is not something that a mere human soul can replace...

"Anyway, I didn't sense any faith at all, but if it were my own kind, I would definitely be able to tell, meow."

That makes sense. Kuroko isn't blind. If she didn't even notice, then it's probably gone.

Just as Kuroba Akira felt a little relieved, Tomita Hōken adjusted his glasses and said...

"However, as long as the faith and divinity of the old gods remain, they are immortal beings. Moreover, the priestess who descended to the gods together and the serpent are 'twin gods.' Since Lady Kushinada Himeko is still alive, the serpent should still be inside you."

"The Old Gods?"

"We need to distinguish them from the new type of deity that is a trinity like the teacher, so the deities of the past are collectively referred to as the old gods."

"I see……"

"I believe the large snake is dormant inside you, waiting for some opportunity. After all, snakes are inherently cunning animals and will wait for the right moment to strike in order to hunt."

Now, in addition to learning about his origins, he also discovered that he had a time bomb inside him that could explode at any moment.

"If the giant serpent awakens, will I be replaced as well?"

"It's all still unknown. After all, your situation is unprecedented; it's practically unique in the world."

Okay then...

Seeing Kuroba Akira's worried expression, Kobayashi Tokuman comforted him.

"I think you don't need to worry too much. As long as you don't return to the source of faith, which is your hometown, the Orochi without faith is like a tree without roots or water without a source. It is unlikely to threaten you. Moreover, you are still Black Tail's agent. To harm you is equivalent to being an enemy of Black Tail. I think even the Orochi would not want to be an enemy of the God of the Underworld."

"Oh! May the Cat God protect you!"

Just like Kuroo, Kuroo is very powerful in the Shikoku region, but in Tokyo, without her faith, she can only possess a cat.

The same principle applies to the giant snake; in Tokyo, it's just like a spicy snack.

But that means... Kuroba Akira will never be able to return to his hometown in his lifetime.

I'll never see my parents in this world again... Well, it's good to know they're still alive.

If the Tianyu family gave them a large sum of money, they could enjoy a life of luxury for the rest of their lives.

"As for your parents, if I speak with the Tianyu family on their behalf, the ban should be lifted, allowing your parents to come to the capital to see you."

It was Grandpa Kobayashi who immediately saw what Kuroba Akira was regretting and kindly offered his help.

"Thank you so much, Grandpa Kobayashi."

"You're welcome. In fact, I should be thanking you."

"But I didn't really help much, did I? All I did was earn the title of a god..."

The boy smiled faintly, his eyes clear and gentle, as if he could see through people's hearts yet was full of tolerance.

"Thank you for helping to take care of Mika."

"No, I'm the one being taken care of by my mother-in-law. Without her taking me in, I wouldn't even have a place to live in this huge city of Tokyo."

"But because you're here, the house will definitely be much more lively... Mika is actually a person who is very afraid of being alone, which is why I left those last words before I died. It's not just that I wanted to help my fellow countrymen from another world, but also that I hoped you could help me take care of her."

It turns out that Grandpa Kobayashi's last words were not for any heir, but only for his wife.

That said, Grandpa Kobayashi, who was resurrected, became a young man again, but Grandma Kobayashi remained an old woman...

It's a completely different kind of "I was born when you were already old".

Moreover, since Grandpa Kobayashi has become a god, there is no longer any limit to his lifespan, while Grandma Kobayashi is already seventy-five years old. Even if she can live to be a hundred, she will only have twenty-five more years left...

Then it was Grandpa Kobayashi's turn to face the long years alone...

No way! We need Marisa to come up with theories about lifespan!

"Well, it's about time we left. We should be in another world now, I can feel a subtle sense of disorientation."

"Little Lin, you really can leave this other world, meow!"

"Yes, and it seems that it does not require the consumption of faith, since the divine essence is also within me, so it can manifest along with it."

"Damn it! The real body can directly enter the mortal world without consuming a lot of faith... That's too unfair, meow!"

This seems to be the advantage of the new Triune God: he can appear before people and no longer needs agents, and can personally collect faith.

Moreover, unlike Ame no Hikaru, he doesn't need to reincarnate constantly, so his memories can be preserved.

Aside from being able to be killed, they are truly superior to the Old Gods.

"Speaking of which, Mr. Lin, what are you going to do after you go out?"

Kuroba Akira wanted to find out in advance what Grandpa Kobayashi would do after his birth.

The reappearance of a heavyweight figure like Mr. Kobayashi, who can influence the development of a country, will inevitably change the future landscape.

So, is the Dragon King's return next?

Are they going to hang the capitalists from the streetlights?

If the Emperor has been deposed, who will be next? The Prime Minister?

This is the kind of person who can wield immense power in this country... no, he's practically a god now!

Countless people are probably waiting for his return.

As a result, Kobayashi Tokuman crossed his arms, looked up and thought for a moment before speaking.

"Hmm... I'll try growing fruit trees first. I've never grown fruit trees before."

"what?"

Kuroba Akira hadn't expected this answer and made a sound like an idiot.

"No, um, I wasn't asking about your personal interests, I meant something serious..."

“I’m talking about serious matters. I come from a farming background, but I’ve lived two lives and never really farmed properly. I’ve forgotten my duty.”

"Um, but won't you give me some guidance on the work?"

"I have already done what needed to be done before I passed away, and I have already handed over the baton. I believe that those who come after me will do even better than I have."

"but……"

Kuroba Akira looked at Tomita Hogen and asked with his eyes, "Is this a good idea?", but Tomita Hogen showed no intention of persuading his teacher to come out of retirement again. Instead, he smiled and said.

"I've said it before, Kuroba-kun, to me, this is just an experiment."

Okay, so this guy really just wanted to see if he could become a god, he's really crazy...

"However, although it's not nice of me to say this, everyone says it's because of your high prestige, Mr. Kobayashi, that your faction doesn't recognize your son who succeeded you..."

“It’s right not to acknowledge him. If we acknowledge my son because of me, wouldn’t that be feudal hereditary succession? To be honest, I didn’t want him to succeed me. He decided to take this path himself, so if he wants to gain the support of others, he must rely on his own efforts.”

Is he a strict father who is anything but gentle with his son...?

"Besides, my current status is wrong. I personally led my comrades into the imperial palace and brought the gods down from their pedestals, but I have become a god myself. If I were to step forward and assume the role of leader, I would be no different from them and would be setting the course for history."

"……really."