Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Itsukushima Shrine.
The shrine grounds were vast.
Although it had fallen into decline in modern times, it was once the residence of a powerful family. Therefore, Itsukushima Shrine still maintained a certain respectability.
In the coastal area, the long approach to the shrine after the first Torii Gate is connected by a finely built bridge. From there until the second Torii Gate, the vast view of the shrine buildings floating on the sea comes into view.
From the outside to the inside, the layout followed tradition: The Temizuya (Water Pavilion), the Komainu stone statues, the Tamagaki fence, the Shrine Office, the Worship Hall (Haiden), and finally, the Main Hall (Honden) at the back.
Generally speaking, the Main Hall is reserved for the Chief Priest to perform his duties.
However, today's Itsukushima Shrine did not have a Supreme Chief Priest in the traditional sense, but rather a Head Priest who managed the decline.
Yoshitomi Kamo.
An old man in his sixties, leaning heavily on a cane.
His hair was gray, and he stared blankly at the four statues standing in the Main Hall.
He was a descendant of the Kamo Clan.
But he had no sense of belonging to the legendary Onmyoji lineage. There was no evidence to prove his identity. No genealogy, no secret historical records, no magic.
So he just joked about his own surname. Having the same surname as the popular "Overseas Kamo Family" was one of his few honorable qualities, right?
Of course, for a commoner, calling himself "Kamo" felt a bit arrogant. He knew what his family was like.
He was the only Kamo family left in the entire Itsukushima Shrine. They had no worries about food and clothing, but they were far from being wealthy.
So he tried not to mind his surname.
More than once, his children and grandchildren had come to ask whether their Kamo clan and the powerful Kamo clan overseas were of the same origin.
At such times, Yoshitomi would explain tirelessly:
"No. We just bumped into people with the same surname by accident. Just like the surname 'Suzuki' of the Japanese Zaibatsu."
How many 'Suzukis' are there in the whole of Japan?
Are they all related to the Suzuki Zaibatsu?
That's impossible.
So his Kamo and the Overseas Kamo were just like the Commoner Suzuki and the Chaebol Suzuki. The difference was too great to describe. They weren't related at all.
As for the information about the Extraordinary People from Grandma Mitsue… it was obvious that Yoshitomi's clearance level was not enough. Far from enough.
So how could he know such a secret?
Yoshitomi had also tried to fantasize. He thought that maybe, just maybe, the Overseas Kamo and the Kamo of Itsukushima were one family.
Unfortunately, he could not find any evidence to link the two parties. This had always been a regret in his heart.
He left the Main Hall with his cane.
Yoshitomi noticed that his son was running towards him, covered in cold sweat. He couldn't help frowning.
"What's going on? How dare you make noise and be rude in front of the Kami!"
But his son grabbed his arm in panic.
"Dad! The Internet Regulatory Bureau is blaming us! They are targeting Itsukushima Shrine!"
"Internet Regulatory Bureau?"
Yoshitomi took the phone in confusion. He couldn't understand why the cyber police would come to his Shinto shrine.
The systems are different. Can the Internet Regulatory Bureau also control my religious institution?
Or does the Hayasaka Family want to cause trouble for Itsukushima?
Thinking of this, Yoshitomi immediately realized he couldn't neglect it. But his devout faith made the old man solemnly close the doors of the Main Hall first before checking the message.
Then, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.
Thump!
He knocked the ground with his cane in fear and rage.
"Who!?"
"Who is it!?"
Who wants to harm my Itsukushima Shrine!?
This is really too much!
Someone was using the rumored surname "Hanakaiin" to scam people everywhere. And some people were even tagging the Overseas Kamo Family, practically mocking them to their faces.
How could an old man who had studied the Kamo genealogy for years not know? There might be records of a "Hanakaiin" clan, but most of them cannot be verified. This user was just repeating baseless rumors!
And she also claimed that Hanakaiin is the prototype of the Kamo Clan?
Why don't you just say that the Kamo of my Itsukushima Shrine is the head of the entire Kamo lineage while you're at it?!
Yoshitomi really hated this shameless guy who had tagged the location as his shrine.
I am about to be bitten to pieces!
Don't you know what my shrine is like? It's a ruin! And you are thinking of swindling the Overseas Kamo…
Now I am really going to be hurt by the crossfire.
A big family like the Overseas Kamo was most afraid of someone using their name to cheat. If it was just for fun, it wouldn't attract their attention. But this post…
The cultivation felt between the lines was undeniably high.
Numb.
This devout believer was numb.
This is probably a long-distance confrontation between two top forces. And the battlefield is clearly my Itsukushima Shrine!
Knowing the ruthless style of the Overseas Kamo, Yoshitomi did not dare to take his eyes off his phone for a moment. He impatiently refreshed the page with a trembling hand.
The World Watches
Sure enough.
When the heat was somewhat out of control, and when half of Japan was excitedly watching this post, the response from Overseas Kamo finally came, belatedly.
At the same time, the Suzuki Zaibatsu, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Landlord Class, and Religious Leaders were all watching the development of this post that seemed to hide a big secret.
Shiro Suzuki was keenly aware of the trend. He waited eagerly for the event to ferment.
Aristocratic Family?
Shiro Suzuki's impression of this kind of big power was stuck in the ancient times of nobility. They were mysterious. They had deep backgrounds.
Shiro felt that the Extraordinary and the Aristocratic Families did not seem to be too distant from each other…
Metropolitan Police Department
In the secret conference room.
Superintendent General Hakuba looked at the "Request" submitted by the Hayasaka Family with a cold smile.
That condescending attitude is as annoying as ever.
Zaibatsu… Heh.
At the same time, he put down the dossier about the Overseas Kamo in his hand.
It was a "Giant."
It was no worse than some Zaibatsus in Japan.
Deputy Superintendent Moroboshi picked up the dossier with a little interest and read it.
Tsk…
A powerful Congressman and sponsor of Argentina. His tentacles reached into dozens of industrial chains, many of which were related to the nation's lifeblood.
To achieve this with a Japanese face in a foreign land was an incredible feat. He had already become a hegemonic force in Argentina.
This is really…
"It's coming," Superintendent Matsumoto reminded the group.
The Overseas Kamo had already reacted.
At this point, it was no longer a question of whether the Kamo could uphold their dignity. It was about the suspicion of Extraordinary Secrets.
Several powerful people who knew about the supernatural would not let the Kamo play dead. Even if they had to start a trade war on the spot, they would force the truth out.
At least, betting on the friendly attitude of an Extraordinary Person (Miss Hanakaiin) was enough motivation for them.
Undoubtedly, this was a big gamble.
But they must let the Extraordinary Group know—and must let the Ancient Aristocratic Families know—what kind of admiration modern dignitaries had for them.
My Ancestors!
Come back!
Your children and grandchildren miss you so much!
Look! A mere rude "Overseas Kamo" dares to forget his ancestors?
Don't worry. We, your children and grandchildren, have our own ways to vent your anger for you!
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