Izanami's expression was very ugly, and after giving the teachers some stupid excuse, she quickly left the school. She was in a hurry and really couldn't be bothered to cover up. So as soon as she left the school, she teleported away instantly.
Soon, she arrived in a world where everything is abnormal. The sky is purple, and there is no concept of time or direction. At one time, you may be on the ground, and the next moment you may be walking in the sky. This world is called the pure land, which is also Izanami's domain.
And as soon as she came to this world, Izanami automatically transformed into her goddess form. And with this transformation, her connection to the pure land strengthened, and her senses spread forward, encompassing this whole world.
"Found you," Izanami spat. She vanished. A crack of displaced air signalled her reappearance five hundred meters out—then she was gone again. Another five hundred meters. She was like a ghost flickering through reality and illusion.
If a Bleach fan were to witness it, they would recognize this technique as very familiar and would surely cry out in surprise and envy. After all, this is the dream technique for many otakus.
This foot technique is called Shunpo, a high-speed movement technique used by the Shinigami. As for why someone like Izanami can use this, well, don't forget she has a library full of knowledge that connects to many worlds. And what's more, in her goddess form, Izanami can be called a shinigami. And as a shinigami, isn't it natural for her to use shinigami combat techniques?
Heck, Izanami even created a Zanpakuto just for authenticity. After all, everyone had that one time wanting to be a true shinigami. And Izanami just happened to be one of them. Furthermore, because of her 1st wish, she also has the ability to use Reishi, and it would be a big waste if she couldn't become a true Shinigami.
In just a few breaths, Izanami appeared at her destination. At first glance, the place she came from was nothing special. It looked like a normal mountaintop hanging in the sky. Although a thing is unbelievable in the real world, in the pure land where time and space are absent, such mountains are very common.
"Hmph, trying to hide from me, how laughable," Izanami snorted as she pointed her finger forward. Although this place looked very normal, Izanami could still detect the small abnormalities in this space.
"Hadō #99. Goryūtenmetsu," Izanami chanted as five dragons made out of black Reiatsu gathered around Izanami. And at her command, these five dragons flew forward, bringing destruction.
After the spell died down, what came across Izanami was no longer a mountain. In fact, that mountain was just an illusion that was created by the protective field from this place. But now, with Izanami's spell destroying the protective field, the true view of this place was displayed before Izanami.
It was like one of those ancient, immortal caves in those cultivation novels. Well, that's what it should look like before Izanami made a move. Now, after Izanami's attack, the immortal cave has been trashed and is filled with rubble everywhere.
"Heh, I didn't expect you to be one who hides like a coward even when someone destroys your home. It seems the so-called Lord Jashin is just like his followers, a rat hiding in the dirt. "Izanami snorted as she began to gather spiritual power into her hands again.
Suddenly, there was a roar of a beast, and a beam of blood-red energy sprang out from the immortal cave and went straight towards Izanami. Izanami manipulated the spiritual energy and made a katana and swung it forward towards the energy beam.
A sound of swords clashing was heard, and the blood-red energy beam met Izanami head-on. Then the blood mist began to disperse, and a man with a tall, impossibly slender frame stood revealed, as if the violence itself had stretched him into being.
His porcelain-white skin was webbed with fine black cracks, like a shattered statue held together by void. From those fissures, the last traces of crimson mist retreated. He held a simple, weathered sickle in one long-fingered hand, its edge humming with spent power. His robes of woven shadow and dried blood stirred softly around him, and his pupil-less, ink-black eyes regarded Izanami with a serene, chilling stillness. Upon his forehead, the branded triangle-within-circle glowed with a fading pulse.
This man is none other than the famous Lord Jashin, who is also the manifestation of carnage and destruction of this ninja world.
"Izanami, why did you come to my abode and attack me? "Jashin roared as black eyes were filled with anger.
"Heh, Izanami, don't you have an idea of why I am here? Did you really think I wouldn't notice what you did with that old geezer? "Izanami sneered as she said through gritted teeth.
Izanami wasn't one to get angry. No, that's wrong. She wasn't one to get furious; even when she gets angry, she usually calms down and just takes revenge just for face, but this time these two idiots made her really angry. In fact, Izanami even contemplated whether she should just kill these two and be done with this.
"Oh, that's surprising. I didn't think you would find out so soon. Jashin, who was claiming revenge, suddenly stopped. His face returned to that indifferent expression.
"Oh, you don't even bother to keep up with your stupid act. "Izanami narrowed her eyes as she looked at Jashin.
"Heh, spare me the sermon, Izanami. Just like you said, since you already know everything, it is stupid to act ignorant about this. "Jashin, said indifferently. He didn't seem to care about Izanami's sarcasm and his earlier loss of face. After all, for beings like him who live in this pure land, reputation is the least valuable thing they have.
"If you are that self-aware, then you must understand the consequences of accepting that deal with my old man, right, Jashin? As an evil god born from the darkness of this world, you should understand how much of an impact it is that your actions have caused. "Izanami spoke coldly.
Jashin hummed in acknowledgement. He naturally knew what sorts of risks he would have to face after he accepted Hagoromo's offer. But the benefits he offered were truly tempting to ignore.
Seeing Jashin like this, Izanami's anger doubled. Although Jashin is considered an evil god and a demon in the ninja world, he still has the basic rationality to see the bigger picture. This is why Izanami tolerated his existence, even knowing how many innocent lives were killed daily because of his followers. But it seems she may have overestimated him too much.
"It seems I underestimated you, Jashin. You are still that evil brat who just wants to cause chaos for everyone. "Izanami said with a disappointed tone. Although Izanami isn't proud of this, she is the older goddess of this world and had a few moments where she had to guide the new gods who were born. This naturally included Jashin.
At these words, Jashin, who always had an indifferent face, finally showed some reaction. His face distorted, and he roared at Izanami, "What the hell do you understand, you old hag! Don't try to confuse me with your hypocrisy. We both know, amongst all of us gods, you are the least one to talk about causing chaos.
And besides, what right do you have to judge me? I only let that old man borrow my authority in exchange for the thousands of pure souls he privately collected. And last time I heard, you were the one who allowed your old man to hoard these souls illegally. "
"You fucking idiot, I'm not blaming you for those souls; I'm fucking shouting at you for lending your authority to that old man. Have you no idea what sorts of disasters that Hagoromo would do with your authority of [corruption]? "Izanami snapped as she said exasperatedly.
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