Female Swordsman Training Dojo

"Moreover, our lives are intertwined throughout this process. In other words, as long as we step into Takamagahara and into the ritual site, she will be invincible. After all, you, my husband, certainly won't kill me, right?"

"However, there is a small problem with this ritual. During the fusion process, she and I will share all sensations; if you, Master, were to use her too much at this time, Izanagi would also feel the same pleasure."

Harunobu was initially drawn into a reverie by Izanami's soft words, but quickly realized: "That would only anger Izanagi, right? No matter how strong I am, I can't possibly subdue her just like that; besides, it would put you in danger of being merged with her. No way... Hmm?"

Harunobu and Izanami both looked at the Enma sword that had been unloaded to the side. Possessing the power of "separation," it truly was a demon sword capable of splitting a person's good and evil sides into two distinct abilities. Even if Izanami and Izanagi had been separated for over a thousand years, a single strike from that sword would still cause a split in their sanity.

Moreover, Izanami would gladly accept it, and might even kick Izanagi hard.

He could even cut her in half after he was almost done with her, and then continue. As long as the Izanagi ritual continued, she would have to stay there and experience Izanami being fucked, without ever getting normal satisfaction herself.

Just thinking about that situation made Amaterasu feel it was a bit too cruel. But then she thought about the victim being Izanagi, and well, she had to help him out fiercely.

So she said, "Besides, weren't we originally planning for me to backstab and ambush Izanagi? Izanagi would have been at a disadvantage then, and who knows who would end up absorbing and merging with whom!"

And so, through the back-and-forth conversation between Amaterasu and Izanami, the plan to turn the tables on Izanagi was successfully completed.

Chapter 593: Fires Break Out Everywhere

March is the season for cherry blossoms to bloom. However, at the beginning of the month, the cherry blossoms are not yet in full bloom, so it is not the best time to appreciate them. Therefore, although people talk about cherry blossoms, they are mainly busy with work.

Although Harunobu and his men had focused their efforts primarily on dealing with Izanagi during this period, the massive machine that had wiped out a large number of rotten insects in Japan had been revitalized. Hattori Ichizo, a former Iga ninja and now the director of the Department of Law, pulled out the first magical internal combustion engine at the end of February and put it into official use.

Admittedly, this thing has a lot of drawbacks. For example, despite using precious magic power, it can only provide 1.5 times more power than a regular internal combustion engine; its cost is at least 5 times higher than a regular internal combustion engine, and its failure rate is also higher... But these drawbacks are insignificant in the face of its advantages.

It is much smaller and lighter than a regular internal combustion engine, effectively reducing machine weight and providing more space. It also uses magic, meaning it can provide magical protection; even a simple, crude application to a car would be enough to crush so-called high-tech bulletproof vehicles.

Moreover, it can be used on other machines, such as stamping presses for forging bullets and swords, to imbue these weapons with magic. Even the lowest level of sharpness and hardness transforms ordinary objects into magical artifacts, turning them from something ineffective against monsters like ghosts into something capable of penetrating defenses or even instantly killing them.

Similarly, there are sewing machines, looms, and so on. With just this one invention, Hattori Ichizo could be considered to have repaid Harunobu's life-saving grace. In the past, this invention would have caused a great deal of chaos, with all sorts of insects trying to seize it or prevent their rivals from acquiring the technology.

But now, who would dare to make a move? The ninjas from Guerrilla/Shiranui will be at your doorstep in no time!

The Taisho Restoration and the reforms of Bizuru were not just for show!

However, precisely because it is such a sensitive place, when some people cross the line just to attract attention, they become the target of public criticism.

Dark and dilapidated room

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Inside, Tsukuyomi glanced at the nearly one hundred gods who crowded the place, and unsurprisingly saw on their faces a contradiction between fear and struggle and mad indulgence.

The fear and struggle stemmed from their knowledge that once the next event actually occurred, they would transform from immortal gods into corpses. Their mad indulgence also arose from this knowledge; knowing they were about to become corpses, they decided to simply let loose completely.

As for why they didn't just kill Tsukuyomi and surrender to Taira no Harunobu, it's because they had all signed contracts with Tsukuyomi and couldn't possibly harm him. Besides, given what they had done, they were already on Taira no Harunobu's kill list; even if they surrendered and reported him, the best they could hope for was a quicker death.

If that's the case, why not just have your fun before you die?

In the oppressive atmosphere, Tsukuyomi distributed jade pendants one by one—the very ones Izanagi had given him. He didn't conceal their specific effects; after all, he needed these cannon fodder to hold out longer, to tie down Taira no Harunobu for a longer period, and to create even greater chaos!

As for him, oh, he will certainly participate in the war, but not here.

In the suffocating atmosphere, time passed slowly, and the sun rose high in the sky. Suddenly, bursts of gunfire rang out outside the dilapidated room, followed by shouts that, while not perfectly coordinated, were unrestrained and utterly frantic.

"God punish the traitors!!!"

"Respect the emperor and ask for rape!!!"

"Dedicate my life to serving my country!!!"

These are the remnants of those vile creatures, a bunch of incompetent and worthless scoundrels who, incited and provoked, became cannon fodder. Wielding gleaming swords and oily-smelling guns, they swarmed into crowded streets and shopping malls, attempting to cause harm.

Behind them followed large groups of people with blank and strange expressions. These were naturally the demonized humans sent by the Tongxin Society. A small portion of them were stockpiled by the Tongxin Society in the past, but most were hastily converted, inferior products, even worse than the original Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons). There was no other way; faced with the now ubiquitous Guerrilla Association and Aozorakan branches throughout Japan, the Tongxin Society dared not recklessly seize and convert people as it had a year ago.

Once exposed, it won't be guerrillas or ninjas arriving at your doorstep immediately; it will be Hirahara no Shinichi arriving at their doorstep right away.

Regardless of their strength, their appearance caused even greater panic among the populace, with the previously relatively calm crowd fleeing and pushing. This was exactly what these people had hoped for; they wanted to make these inferior people know the price of betraying the noble Chinese race!

Looking at the wealthy merchants, high-ranking officials, and noble ladies in the panicked crowd, these creatures, already reduced to the lowest of the low, let out a series of strange laughs—and these were the last sounds they left in this world.

The deafening thunder, like the wrath of the heavens, rushed in from afar, tearing apart the bodies of these vile creatures. Heads flew and shattered under the swords of the female swordsmen of the Azure Sky Pavilion, and the fanatical arrogance of these truly inferior beings crumbled at the mere touch of the female swordsmen's battle-hardened resolve.

Thus, after just one encounter, these bastards who had been so arrogant and boastful, shouting "Heaven will punish the traitors!" and "I will serve my country with my life!" completely collapsed, howling and fleeing in all directions. Those with a modicum of sense ran to the sides, trying to hide in alleys and houses, while those who were completely out of their minds even crashed into the ranks of those demonized humans, as if intending to use these allies to hold off the powerful enemy—and then became the first meal for those allies.

The dazed and confused demons had no concept of fear. Faced with the scene of flowing blood, they became even more excited and rushed straight towards the female swordsmen of the Azure Sky Pavilion. Exclamations of surprise erupted from the crowd, which had just calmed down, but were quickly drowned out by sneers and cheers.

"You don't even know that Tokyo is protected by the valiant female swordswoman of the Aozorakan! A bunch of monster country bumpkins!"

"Charge! Bracers!!!"

Unlike the suddenly enthusiastic crowd, the swordsmen of the Azure Sky Pavilion remained cautious. Although these inferior demonized humans posed no threat to them, their sheer number was overwhelming, and they couldn't afford to let their guard down!

A series of magical artifacts lit up, enveloping the female swordsmen dressed in specially made kendo uniforms. After completely encasing themselves in perfect defense, Inoue Shibaya, leading this squad, swung her Zanpakuto forward: "Mountain Formation! Annihilation!"

"Oh!!"

The female swordswomen shouted and gathered behind Inoue Shibaya, then charged into the mutated demons in perfect unison. Like a sharp arrow piercing the ocean tide, the arrow, undeterred by the heavy currents on all sides, pierced through the monstrous waves without hesitation!

Countless mutated humans lay dead on the ground, but even more mutated humans filled the gaps.

But it didn't matter. Nourished by the Azure Sky Pavilion, their physical abilities had already greatly improved, so this little bit of exertion was nothing. They quickly changed direction and charged back into the newly closed formation of the mutated humans. The thunderous roar continued without ceasing, piercing the sky and earth. Under this blatant drive, the fanatical crowd finally prepared to leave.

At that moment, the dilapidated room was broken open, and the two gods directly attacked Inoue Shibaya, who had his back to them. They held nothing back, unleashing all their power and even revealing their true forms.

A giant python, a red sparrow.

A dead snake, a dead bird.

Amidst the swirling black mist, Hirako, who had drawn her sword, glanced around, then withdrew her right hand back into the teleportation portal and hurried to the next location.

Meanwhile, in other districts of Tokyo, in Kyoto, and in Osaka, Neko, Amu Hojo, Kurenai Yakumo, and Ai Shiranui also appeared and flickered in the swirling black mist. Each time they appeared, there was always one or more corpses lying on the ground or scattered around.

Compared to the disciples of the Aozorakan, who possess hundreds of times the efficiency and have access to a variety of powerful sword techniques to learn, ordinary monsters are no match for them. Even the gods who can manipulate and control Tsukuyomi are utterly no match for the incredibly talented Hirai Yukiko and her companions.

Moreover, just as they were preparing a sneak attack, Hirako and her group were also planning a sneak attack.

Harunobu, who had been watching this closely, said with some regret, "It seems there's no need for me to take action."

Asuka gently hugged Haruno and smiled, "If you have to take action against cannon fodder of this level, everyone else should be ashamed and want to bang their heads against a wall."

They eat the best, use the best, and learn the best, yet they can't even beat a bunch of hooligans and monsters. The disciples of Qingkong Pavilion will never forgive themselves.

While Izanami was concentrating on controlling the opening of the gate to the underworld, she took a moment to complain: "The instructor is just complaining that he can't show off in front of people, so he's just trying to pick up girls."

"Yes, yes." Qingxin pinched the plump, round buttocks right in front of her: "You think you know everything? Then you'll be last in line today."

"Teacher's College"

Amidst Izanami's ingratiating, coquettish voice, Amaterasu approached: "Let's get ready to depart. Izanagi has already sent a message."

The author says:

Author's Note: Update progress 2/30. Starting to fill in the Izanagi plot holes (*￣3￣)╭ Please vote! There will probably be an extra chapter tomorrow; the plot has some twists and turns, so an extra chapter would be suitable to tide us over. Hopefully, I can manage to write it.

Chapter 594: Trap (3000 words)

Izumo, the weather today is very nice, with a gentle breeze and clear skies.

A shimmering black mist emerged from the forest, expelling Harunobu, Izanami, Asuka, Amaterasu, and Minamoto Yukisakura. Upon landing, Yukisakura frowned, gazing at the seemingly ordinary sky. Her unique senses and perceptions as a Celestial Being allowed her to detect an anomaly in the sky; a certain area appeared thicker and heavier.

"It seems Amaterasu wasn't lying." Harunobu pretended not to know Amaterasu very well and said seriously, "The rest is just killing Izanagi!"

Izanami leaned as usual

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Leaning against Qingxin, using her black mist form, she laughed sweetly, "It's all thanks to you, Qingxin, that I can finally complete my revenge!"

Fei Niao stood high on Qing Xin's shoulder, with thousands of ribbons hanging down beside her, her expression solemn: "That guy is not easy to deal with, so don't let your guard down too much."

Amaterasu stood majestically and aloofly at the forefront, a faint golden light emanating from her body: "Enough with the nonsense. We don't have much time. Remember the information I gave you about Takamagahara."

After the five finished their performance and mentally completed their pre-battle meeting, Amaterasu led them into the sky. In the midst of the ordinary scene, Amaterasu emitted a golden light, illuminating a portal—a void formed by clouds. If Harunobu hadn't been right in front of them, sensing the starkly different atmospheres inside and out, he probably would have mistaken it for a naturally formed cloud formation.

This is the Cloud Gate leading to Takamagahara, the abode of the gods.

Amaterasu went in first, followed by Asuka and Izanami, and then Harunobu pulled Minamoto Yukisakura inside. Finally, as the golden light disappeared, the white clouds returned to their soft, fluffy shape, continuing to drift leisurely in the air.

Within Takamagahara, with a flash of white light, Harunobu and his companions appeared on the boundless sea. Fortunately, Minamoto no Yuki, the only one who couldn't fly, was being held by Harunobu, so no one fell into the sea. However, this was completely different from the information about Takamagahara provided by Amaterasu. Logically, there should be an "island nation" here as well.

There should be "eight million gods" gathered here, obeying the orders of the "creator god" and maintaining world order—in reality, they are just like the evil spirits and vengeful ghosts in the underworld who are controlled by Izanami, and their combat power is not much higher.

Moreover, not only did the eight million gods not appear, but the other dangers mentioned in the intelligence also did not materialize, as if all that remained in Takamagahara was this boundless sea.

Harunobu became more vigilant, as did his wives, especially Amaterasu and Izanami, who harbored the deepest fear of Izanagi and knew the most about him. Thus, they were the first to spot the pure white mist sweeping in from afar, even a fraction of a second faster than Harunobu.

That was Izanagi's creative power!

Izanami's face contorted into a frenzied expression, endless black mist erupting from her body as she confronted the oncoming white mist: "Izanagi!!!"

The venomous roars, terrifying faces, and special effects made Harunobu and his companions seem like the main villains for a moment. However, Izanami alone was clearly no match for Izanagi, even though Izanagi had lost his power of faith and his strength had greatly diminished. This was because Izanami wasn't in her true form; her usually invincible corrupting and assimilating power was subtly at a disadvantage against Izanagi's creative power!

Of course, Harunobu now knows that this is because Izanagi holds the important core of the Hidden World, the Three Lives Stone, and the power of creation is no weaker than the power of impurity, and in terms of the breadth of its uses, it can even be said to be superior.

Then, Harunobu conjured a pair of fiery wings behind Minamoto Yuki, and together with Asuka, they drew their swords and attacked the white mist. A fierce wind howled, and rays of light pierced the air. Faced with the combined attack of Harunobu, Asuka, and Izanami, the white mist finally lost its composure, being repeatedly shattered and forced to retreat, even on the verge of being torn apart by the black mist.

At that moment, Amaterasu, who was providing support from the rear with golden light, received a telepathic message from Izanagi: "Attack! Engage Hiraharu Nobu!"

Izanagi's voice was calm and collected, carrying an air of arrogance. Amaterasu, who was prepared, quickly pinpointed Izanagi's location upon hearing it. Harunobu, Asuka, and Izanami then coordinated a coordinated attack, seemingly unintentionally bombarding the vicinity. The wide-range attack simultaneously cleared the hazy white mist from that area. Even though Izanagi dodged with incredible speed, even Minamoto no Yuki Sakura, relying on her exceptional senses, managed to track her movements; Harunobu and the others were even more certain.

In an instant, Harunobu, Asuka, and Izanami rushed straight to where Izanagi was.

Amaterasu immediately heard Izanagi's rebuke: "What are you doing! Don't move—"

Before the words were even finished, Amaterasu had already transformed into a streak of light. Her previous deliberate delay had now turned into a gathering of strength, a move clearly aimed at Hiraharu Nobu's back. If this attack struck, even with Hiraharu Nobu's formidable strength, he would inevitably be severely injured.

On the bright side, Hiraharu is ultimately just a human, without the ridiculously strong body of a demon. If he were to be hit by that heart-piercing kick, he might even die on the spot.

For a fleeting moment, Izanagi even wondered if he had misunderstood Amaterasu because of Taira no Harunobu's influence. But it was only for a moment, because Amaterasu's subtle actions were fully revealed by the reflection in the hidden Yata no Kagami.

Using Harunobu's tall figure as cover, Amaterasu, transformed into a golden ray, gradually adjusted its angle, eventually grazing past Harunobu before landing directly on Izanagi! The attacks from Izanami, Asuka, and even Harunobu were all driving Izanagi toward Amaterasu's landing point!

Let's grant her wish then.

Izanagi thought grimly as the Yasakani no Magatama spun out and deflected Harunobu's Enma sword; but Asuka's myriad skillful hands had already seized the opportunity to attack, and Izanami suddenly drew a katana and used the move Hachiyo Ittō-ryū: Hayate!

Black mist billowed, like an avalanche or the collapse of the sky; countless hands bound them, a net of heaven and earth, making escape impossible.

Izanagi gritted his teeth and had no choice but to flee to the only gap in the sky—the golden light pierced through at just the right moment!

Even though she was prepared and dodged the fatal blow to the heart, Izanagi was still severely injured by Amaterasu's kick to the chest. It was only because she was a spirit and couldn't cough up blood that she vomited at least three liters. But even now, she could still hurl the Yasakani no Magatama at Amaterasu, shouting angrily, "Traitor!"

Before she could finish speaking, Harunobu had already appeared before her. The Enma Blade shone with a ghostly blue light, accompanied by a powerful will emanating from his eyes and heart, as it slashed horizontally towards Izanagi's head.

While Izanami's earlier words had indeed piqued Harunobu's interest, that was contingent on Amaterasu's sneak attack failing and Izanagi managing to subdue her. Now, with the situation so favorable, Harunobu naturally intended to decisively take Izanagi's head and quickly end the battle.

Just as Izanagi had hoped.

After learning that Izanami had regained her memories and that Amaterasu was a double agent, she changed her plans. She reasoned that a Izanami with restored memories wouldn't simply enter the ritual and be absorbed and merged with her, so she had to change the order and consume the other tonic first.

As the sword light was about to strike, Izanagi's face, which had been filled with anger and fear, suddenly revealed an inscrutable smile. His thin lips, identical to those of Izanami's true form, parted slightly and uttered a name: "I!"

Before a sound could be uttered, Izanami, who was originally attacking Izanagi, suddenly turned around, blocking Izanagi's path, and thrust her sword at Harunobu! With this action, the half of the remnant soul within Izanami's body burned fiercely. It might completely dissipate in a moment, but that would be enough!

This was enough for Izanagi to avoid the fatal blow and activate the well-prepared ritual!

After all, Taira no Harunobu would never sacrifice his woman—

Swish!

Without pausing, Harunobu cleaved through the drifting black mist with his sword, continuing his attack towards Izanagi's neck. A petite Izanami even sat cross-legged on the gleaming blue blade, directing the scattered black mist towards Izanagi.

Don't forget, Harunobu also has the authority to manipulate the power of impurity. Naturally, he can transform Izanami's black mist body back to its original form!

The Enma sword fell, slicing into Izanagi's pale, almost transparent flesh. The distinct tactile feedback of the sharp blade cutting into flesh sent a shiver down Harunosuki's spine.

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Slightly still. Even though the light of the ritual had already shone, Izanami's true form was not nearby, and Harunobu only needed a moment more to completely annihilate Izanagi.

"ended."

Izanagi's voice and Haruno's inner murmurs rang out simultaneously, and the light of the ritual shone at its brightest, illuminating the smile on Izanagi's face.

She looked up at Qingxin and repeated, "It's over, Ping Qingxin... no, Qin Xin."

boom!