Sky Cloud Sword.

Suzhan Naruzun, also known as Susanoo, drunk the Yaki Orochi with fine wine, and after killing it, he took the sword from the tail of the Orochi.

After that, the sword was dedicated to Amaterasu and stayed in Takamagahara.

When it reappeared, it was in the legend of the Japanese warrior who was known as the Warrior of the Country.

This tragic hero of the country pacified the gods of the West and returned triumphantly, but was expelled again.

During his exile, he passed by Ise Jingu and was given the Cele Cloud Sword.

While passing through a grassland, the enemy set fire to it in an attempt to besiege the Japanese people.

In a hurry, he pulled out the Heavenly Cloud Sword and cut off the surrounding grass and trees, so he got out of trouble.

Since then, the Tiancong Cloud Sword has had the alias of the Kusanagi Sword.

In the end, Wu Jian ordered the return of the Tiancong Cloud Sword, and he died of illness soon after, and the legend of the Tiancong Cloud Sword came to an end.

After the death of U Jianmei, his wife gathered his clan and established a shrine in Atsuta, where the Heavenly Cloud Sword was collected.

This is Atsuta Jingu.

And the main god enshrined in Atsuta Shrine, Atsuta Okami, is essentially the Heavenly Cloud Sword.

So, the Atsuta Shrine's Heavenly Cloud Sword was lost.

It's like their gods are gone.

That's a big deal.

Hearing the words of Yutokui Masato, Qiao Qiao first raised a question mark.

Wait a minute, friend.

Let's not mention that the Tiancong Cloud Sword is one of the three major artifacts of the country and a symbol of the emperor.

The Heavenly Cloud Sword, which is enshrined in the Atsuta Shrine, is also a very strong spirit removal prop.

How did this disappear?

"You ask me, I don't know."

Masato Kotokui saw Qiao Qiao's question.

"Even if you ask that guy, I'm afraid you won't be able to divinate because of the interference of the artifact...... No, I guess I've already done divination. ”

He said something that Qiao Qiao didn't understand.

However, according to the information provided by Masato Kotokui, Qiao Qiao can understand why he said that he picked up a bargain.

The Tiancong Cloud Sword is missing, and the next thing is definitely to be found.

If you can find it, not to mention the gratitude and favor of Atsuta Jingu, you will be lucky enough to be able to touch the artifact.

Even if it's just a soy sauce in the past.

It's also a connection with Atsuta Shrine, so it's easier to talk in the future.

Steady wins, no losses.

"Thank you Kotokui-san, I understand."

Qiao Qiao suddenly understood a lot of things.

For example, the Asano shrine maiden took leave to go to the head office in Nagoya a week ago, and presumably at that time, the Heavenly Cloud Sword had already been lost.

It is estimated that Atsuta Jingu didn't want to make a noise at first, after all, losing the artifact was a major mistake.

That's why the branch was summoned to search for the whereabouts of the artifact.

After looking for a week, there was really no way, so I asked for help from the outside world.

Another example is why there is a problem with Atsuta Shrine, instead of widely calling on all the soul slayers to go together, but only selecting some.

In the end, it's a matter of face.

If everyone knew that the Atsuta Shrine, which had guarded the Heavenly Cloud Sword for thousands of years, lost the artifact, it would probably be able to laugh at it for several lifetimes.

In particular, Qiao Qiao used his mobile phone to check the matter of Tiancong Cloud Sword when he first met Asako Asano.

In history, the Tiancong Cloud Sword is not foolproof, and there have been thefts.

It's just that in the end, Excalibur seems to have a will of its own and flies back again.

And this time it was lost.

It seems that Excalibur's will hasn't woken up yet?

In short, the loss of an artifact is undoubtedly a major blow to faith.

Besides.

Qiao Qiao glanced at the carriage, Yin Yang Liao, temples, shrines, all forces, and the number of people was about the same.

Probably some kind of checks and balances.

Neither side wants the other party to solve the problem alone, and in the end, it takes a long time.

And he was not selected at first, and later he was selected because of his boss.

Maybe it's the boss's background.

"What do you understand?"

Seeing Qiao Qiao's inexplicable expression, Xingdejing Masato had a suddenly realized expression, and he was confused.

"However, I didn't expect Ya Li-chan to contact you."

A soft female voice came from behind Qiao Qiao, and when he turned around, it was really Fujiwara Ayano, the shrine maiden of Ueno Tosho Palace.

"Fujiwara shrine maiden, you're here too."

Qiao Qiao said hello politely.

"Explain it beforehand."

Fujiwara Ayano helped her glasses, she was still wearing braids, looking like a Yamato Nadeshiko.

Sitting in the next seat, she said lightly.

"Toshogu is only helping out out of friendship between shrines, unlike some guys who are clearly here for profit."

"Who are you talking about?"

Masato Kotokui replied.

The two of you say a word, I say a word, the tip of the needle to Mai Mang, without giving in.

"The two of you seem to have a good relationship."

Qiao Qiao couldn't help but sigh.

"Who has a good relationship with him?" "Are you blind?"

The two denied it in unison.

Look at each other.

Then there was no sound again.

Qiao Qiao didn't understand people's hearts, so he could only look out the window.

He hadn't taken much of a shinkansen in Wakoku, and the shinkansen was significantly more expensive than airplanes and regular JRs.

The journey from Tokyo to Nagoya takes just over an hour and costs more than 10,000 yen.

Compared to Huaxia, I don't know where it is expensive.

Qiao Qiao closed his eyes and rested for a while.

By the time we arrived, it was already dark.

Without giving Jobashi much time to feel the air of Nagoya, the soul scavengers left the station and immediately arrived at Atsuta Jingu in Atsuta Ward.

In the morning light, the buildings of Atsuta Jingu Shrine shine brightly.

It is said that the ridge of the main hall of the shrine was covered with copper plates, and at this moment, the inky roof shines brightly in the morning sun, pure and immaculate.

Qiao Qiao followed the team and walked very fast, not having time to observe the scenery in the shrine.

A group of more than 30 soul slayers, after saluting, entered the side hall.

A few people have gathered here.

Qiao Qiao noticed that there were a lot of people who were clearly not clergy, sitting in the corner.

"This is a helper from Kyoto."

Masato Kotokui casually introduced.

"The guys in Kyoto don't always think very highly of us here in Tokyo, but it's true that when it comes to Shinto, Kansai is the real Shinto center."

"In front of the gods, pay attention to your words and deeds."

Fujiwara shrine maiden still respects Jingu very much, and reminded in a low voice.

"If the gods were still there, they wouldn't bother us."

Masato Kotokui muttered quietly and sat down.

Qiao Qiao sat next to him.

Among the soul scavengers sent by Tokyo, Qiao Qiao, Kotokui Masato, and Fujiwara Ayano are all about the same age.

Most of the rest are soul scavengers in their thirties and forties.

Even Sensoji Temple sent a high-ranking monk with a gray beard.

And over there in Kyoto, Qiao Qiao didn't know him at all.

He turned his gaze to the group of people in the center of the main hall.

Priests dressed in clean clothes and black hats, and shrine maidens in white clothes, undergarments, and scarlet hakamas.

"Asagami Ren Saburo, the current palace secretary of Atsuta Shrine, and the head of the Asagami family."

Seeing that Qiao Qiao was not familiar with these, he introduced.

Probably this kind of explanation can give him some sense of superiority.

"The Asakami family has been the Miyaji of Atsuta Jingu for generations, and the Asano family of the Tokyo branch is one of the branches of the Asakami family."

Hearing the words of Yutokui Masato, Qiao Qiao was full of emotion.

This kind of family with a long history must have a rich heritage, so it's no wonder that the Asano shrine maiden can casually take out such a powerful spirit removal prop.

He remembered the sword bell he had seen at the Happiness Bakery.

While thinking about it, Qiao Qiao soon met acquaintances among the group of witches and priests.

Shoji Asano, and Ariko Asano sitting with his eyes closed.