Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Compared to the overwhelming thunder, the short sword seemed insignificant, yet the two attacks still canceled each other out.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who had been observing the confrontation closely, immediately discerned the strengths and weaknesses of the match, and his emotions gradually began to build – it seemed he needed to prepare to fight with all his might.

In the previous exchange, Susanoo's powerful attack, which he had clearly prepared for, was shattered by Orochi's attack. Some "aftershocks" even continued to rush towards Susanoo, but since Susanoo was surrounded by flashing lightning of destruction, they naturally dissipated when countless people could not see them.

"In return for courtesy, I feel it's my duty to do something as well."

After Yamata no Orochi finished speaking, the giant serpent god beneath its feet began to move. It tightened its belly and began to coil around the sun in the sky, layer by layer.

Kyosuke Kosaka finally moved.

The strike, which had been prepared long ago, was unleashed as soon as the thought crossed one's mind.

An extremely powerful killing aura erupted, causing thunder to rumble across the sky for miles, as if the world had been detonated, with violent explosions filling the air.

The great serpent god, who was still trying to entangle Amaterasu, lost his balance and was about to fall.

Kousaka Kyosuke then said, "Don't be so presumptuous."

"Heh," Orochi chuckled, looking at Kyosuke Kousaka. "Kyosuke, who thinks he's walking the path of justice, is this really worth it? Are those good-for-nothings worth it? Are those gods, who are no different from good-for-nothings, worth it? I gave you many chances to escape, why didn't you cherish them?"

Having observed humanity for countless years, the Yamata no Orochi understands humans better than anyone else.

It is natural to know that Kyosuke Kousaka, who cares more about himself, is only bound by so-called "common sense".

When it really gets ruthless, Orochi would dare to kill anyone, no matter what emperor or god-king they believed in, because Orochi had met some people whose personalities were not much different from Orochi's.

What sets Kousaka Kyosuke apart from others is that his "fate" is more unique.

"Enough with the nonsense," Kousaka Kyosuke said, unwilling to discuss the matter further. "Good will always triumph over evil. You've already declared yourself evil, so I'll show you how!"

Despite saying that, Kyosuke Kousaka didn't move.

If you actually do anything reckless, you're just asking for death.

Given the vast difference in strength, the best strategy for Susanoo right now is to play a support role and occasionally provide assistance.

He was too lazy to listen to the Yamata no Orochi's seduction.

What you say may be true, but is it useful?

Anyway, he will definitely stand on the side of humans and gods, which is a very normal thing.

"You are merely bound. Once I remove all your 'bounds,' you will understand that true freedom lies only in desire."

"..."

Kousaka Kyosuke remained silent, using the thread of fate to connect the other couples still in Kyoto.

Judging from Orochi's words, he was planning to harm those around him.

Although I don't know when, I'll activate the backup plan immediately...

As a backup plan, Kyosuke Kosaka directly linked his own life with his companions, thus ensuring he could appear by their side at any time to protect them.

Such risks are high, but when facing an enemy like Orochi who is capable of anything, it is best to take things to the absolute limit.

"hehe."

When Orochi saw that Kyosuke Kousaka didn't speak, it laughed again.

Knowing that some of Kousaka Kyosuke's attention had been diverted, he once again focused his gaze on Susanoo.

Actually, Orochi never expected to pay so much attention to Kyosuke Kousaka at this time.

After his strength was enhanced by Izanami, he vaguely sensed that Kousaka Kyosuke's destiny was not as simple as he had expected. If Kousaka Kyosuke did his best to cause him trouble, then this goal might very well fail.

Even though he didn't expect Kousaka Kyosuke to go that far, humans are very complex creatures, and sometimes it's not surprising that they do something.

Orochi, for the sake of its goal, didn't mind spending a few more words to resolve the issue.

“Yamata no Orochi, you remain the same all these years,” Susanoo said slowly.

Susanoo: "As an evil god, isn't it only natural for me to do whatever I want? Susanoo, don't you also enjoy taming humans into slaves of justice, just like Amaterasu?"

"You are the slave! You have been controlled by your unrestrained desires, thinking yourself the master of everything, thinking you can see through everything!" Kousaka Kyosuke said before Susanoo could reply, and then took to the air. "Lord Susanoo, please let me join forces with you to defeat this evil god!"

Orochi talks way too much!

Kousaka Kyosuke immediately realized that he couldn't let the snake talk anymore!

Who knows what Yamata no Orochi is up to?

"it is good."

Susanoo responded calmly to Kyosuke Kousaka, and a huge golden phantom appeared behind him, drawing in countless bolts of lightning, causing the heavens and earth to tremble, and making the Great Serpent God's figure even more unstable.

Upon seeing this, Kyosuke Kousaka, holding the demon sword, suddenly closed his eyes, and a huge phantom gradually appeared behind him, just like Susanoo.

The phantom figure wielded a longsword, its movements exuding murderous intent, its gaze fixed intently on the Yamata no Orochi...

"Let me see if you can stop me."

Seeing that Kyosuke Kosaka had quickly regained his senses, Orochi abandoned his schemes and decided to use his newfound power to crush this god-man head-on.

roar-

The Great Serpent God suddenly charged onto the stage.

The Yamata no Orochi vanished in an instant, then reappeared in front of Kousaka Kyosuke, its claws reaching straight for his heart, completely unaffected by the golden lightning striking its back.

Faced with the Yamata no Orochi's peculiar fighting style, which seemed to be a desperate battle, Kousaka Kyosuke, who had already burned himself out and was fighting for his life, made a fierce decision.

Before he could even swing his sword, his seemingly useless left hand transformed into a palm and pushed out horizontally.

The strike, imbued with indomitable spirit, sharp and domineering, and embodying the will of countless people, bursts forth in a dazzling display in an instant.

Faced with a life-or-death crisis, Kyosuke Kousaka used every power he could muster: spiritual power, killing intent, death aura, demonic power, divine power, willpower... everything that was available and usable.

The earth shook and the sky trembled.

Amidst the rumbling tremors, the world seemed to fall silent.

"……cough."

Having withstood Susanoo's desperate attack, Yamata no Orochi had no choice but to retreat.

Kousaka Kyosuke's palm strike took him by surprise. Susanoo, who was finally in a fit of rage, unleashed his full power on him. If he were to take the blow head-on again, and Kousaka Kyosuke were to unleash another attack like that, he might not be able to withstand it. Most importantly, he would be unable to achieve his goal.

Ok?

The Yamata no Orochi's expression shifted slightly as it suddenly noticed a peculiar mark on its body.

"kill!"

Upon hearing Seimei's telepathic message, Kousaka Kyosuke immediately joined forces with Susanoo to charge at Susanoo.

He hadn't expected that Seimei, who was still fighting Orochi, could take the opportunity to strike Orochi, so even though he was in a weakened state, he continued to charge.

In the center of the manor, around the stage.

As the group fought against the Great Serpent God, several Oboroguruma vehicles flew in from the sky, and everyone knew that reinforcements were coming...

509. A Teammate's Trap? /Sneaky Tactics/Goddess Awakens

"The great demon Tamamo-no-Mae, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, and Indra... what a unique combination."

The nun Yaobikuni looked up at the sky and murmured to herself.

The Oboroguruma was a mode of transportation exclusively for Tamamo-no-Mae.

Anyone with knowledge, whether human or monster, knows this.

And that behemoth forged from steel—the Ghost Army—has appeared in several wars over the past year.

Its capabilities have changed repeatedly. First, it was able to fight underwater with people, and now it can even fly into the sky to fight enemies with greater advantages.

Even Yaobikuni had to admire Minamoto no Yorimitsu's outstanding military abilities.

Unfortunately, it seems that they are all aimed at monsters.

There are also winged celestial horses—the unique mounts of the celestial beings.

At this moment, Indra was standing on a magnificent chariot pulled by celestial horses.

Yaobikuni was surprised that this king of gods would have time to come.

Based on her previous investigations, she was well aware that the riots of the snake demons involved the celestial realm inhabited by the celestial beings, and similarly, the land guarded by the demon kings was also affected, with the situation almost identical to that in Kyoto.

Unexpectedly, Indra withstood the pressure and came over.

With the arrival of Tamamo-no-Mae, Minamoto no Yorimitsu, Indra, and others with reinforcements, the morale of those still fighting against the serpent demon and the great serpent god was greatly boosted.

At this moment.

Kyosuke Kousaka and Susanoo are still working together to fight against Orochi. Although they have a rare opportunity thanks to Seimei's help, Orochi, who is stronger than before, is not without combat experience and is relying on the immortality of the gods to fight against them.

In short, the battle appears to have reached a stalemate.

Seimei, who had temporarily used a large amount of spiritual power to activate the power of the Ame no Habakiri, had no choice but to watch the battle unfold, which was unlikely to provide assistance in the short term.

The important thing is that this isn't the only battle.

The most important thing is to protect the stage.

The Orochi, wielding the power of the Great Serpent God, possessed not only considerable strength but also various other formidable powers. Even with everyone's combined efforts, they barely managed to prevent it from breaching the stage.