Humans were foolish creatures.
There was no cure for their foolishness. As long as humans were still humans, they would always exist. This was a sin that they were born with, and wouldn't stop until they died.
The only way to get rid of this sin that had permeated their souls was to be cleansed and evolved.
Purifying the old humans, evolving into new humans, becoming a new species, this was the only way out!
Shinzen Tendo had realized this long ago.
However, he himself was also one of the foolish humans. He could only sigh at his own lack of intelligence and power.
In his entire life, he would probably be able to cleanse or evolve himself as much as possible.
Shinzen, who knew his own limits, silently worked hard and lived a life that didn't draw attention to himself.
If things had continued normally, there was a high chance that he would have a mediocre life that wasn't much different from others. There was a small chance that he would die due to an accident caused by an experiment, and there was an extremely small chance that he would be able to evolve as much as he wanted.
However, a certain person's appearance changed his fate.
"Do you want to become a god?"
That person asked him.
Of course he wanted to.
Shinzen Tendo had long since grown tired of being a foolish and useless human. If he could transcend the mortal world and become a god, he was willing to pay any price!
However, that was impossible.
The only thing he praised about himself for being useless was that he knew his own limits.
"It's impossible for humans to become gods, because human stupidity and inferiority are impossible to change."
The person in front of him responded with a gentle chuckle upon hearing him say this.
"I agree with that. It's precisely because you're so wise that I chose you. "
"You're right, Shinzen Tendo-san. It's impossible for humans to become true gods.
But, if you lower your standards for 'gods,' it's still possible. "
"Lowly gods are no different from humans. I have zero interest in such gods." Shinzen snorted.
In his opinion, Sakura Island's so-called eight million gods were extremely foolish. Those random things were nothing more than demons and monsters that were named after gods. True gods should be existences that transcended the mortal world. They were existences that humans would never be able to come into contact with, and it would be difficult for them to even imagine what they would look like.
"Are you truly not interested at all? Although lowly gods are humans in a different form, they're still different from humans. I believe that you've long since gotten tired of being a human, right? "The person in front of him smiled.
His expression was gentle, and his gaze was gentle. However, Shinzen felt as if he had been completely seen through.
"I'm sick of it, but why should I believe you?"
"Because I'm your only chance … your only chance to become the existence you want to become."
These words seemed to be directly transmitted to Zhen Lin's heart.
The only chance.
If he missed it, there would be no more. He would have to face the rest of his life as a stupid and incompetent person!
Zhen Lin could clearly see that future.
He was trapped in his human body, lamenting, hating, helpless, and finally dying like everyone else …
Bearing the original sin, one's body was like a speck of dust. In this world and the universe, it was worthless and meaningless!
Since that was the case, was there even a need to choose?
"What exactly do you want to do?" Zhen Lin asked.
A smile appeared on the man's handsome face once again as he uttered two words.
"Yasakani no magatama."
"Supreme Susanoo."
…
"Project Susanoo?"
"Yes, the Tendo Family's top-secret project regarding the Yasakani no Magatama. The specifics are unknown, but it's possible to guess that it's a 'man-made god,'" Meisei Sorin explained to Yui in a certain room in Soul Society.
Man-made gods were no new concepts. They had existed since ancient times. In fact, it could even be said that they were a collective obsession of the spiritual world. Yin Yang Masters' "Spirit-branded Retainers" were the most obvious examples.
Using the power of humans to create gods, control gods, and dominate gods … This was basically the ultimate goal of all spiritual ability users regardless of faction or faction.
As one of the seven major families, it wasn't surprising at all that the Tendo Family had such a plan. However, attacking the Yasakani no Magatama for this plan was taboo. Just what was it that they were willing to take such a tremendous risk?
"The Tendo Family's plan has the highest level of secrecy. Even Hiroshi Tendo doesn't know much about it. All he can say is that this plan started from that incident ten years ago and has been secretly carried out ever since. The current family head, Sougo Tendo, has always been personally in charge of this plan. It has never been carried out by anyone else."
"So, only the head of the Tendo Family knows the entire plan?"
"Yes. In order to find out the truth, there's no other method apart from attacking Sougo Tendo."
Capturing the head of the Tendo Family would doubtlessly be the equivalent of declaring war against the Tendo Family!
Although it was possible to declare war against the Tendo Family at this point, the timing was terrible, because the Realm of Cherry Blossoms …
Besides, the Tendo Family was connected to the Realm of Cherry Blossoms. If a war really broke out, would the Tendo Family use the Realm of Cherry Blossoms to do something?
If the situation went out of control, the entire city might be destroyed!!
"What method do you have?" Yui furrowed her eyebrows.
"A surprise attack," Meisei Sorin stated calmly.
Yui instantly understood what he meant by this word.
"If we fail …"
"If you fail, then be prepared to suffer great losses."
"This won't do …"
"This is the only method. Even if we can convince the other factions to help us or not do anything, it's impossible to convince the Tendo Family to hand over the head of the family. Besides, there's no time left. "A cold glint flashed in Meisei Sorin's eyes.
If they allowed the situation to continue like this, the consequences would be unbearable!
That was why they needed to take action, and quickly.
Even if the risk was tremendous, and failure might result in tremendous losses or even the destruction of the entire city, they still needed to take action!
Although Yui understood this logically, she found it difficult to accept.
She was still a girl, after all. She wasn't as cruel as the man before her.
Perhaps this would be the beginning of a war, and the main sacrifices would be the millions upon millions of ordinary citizens!!
"There's still some time. We need to think of another method …"
"If you can think of another method, I'd be truly grateful."
Meisei Sorin left the room after saying this.
Yui sat down on a chair and furrowed her eyebrows. She remained silent for a long while.
Then, a minotaur wearing a samurai uniform walked in while holding a cylinder with black runes inscribed on it.
"This is a spirit body that I extracted …" Raizen handed the cylinder to Yui and then paused for a moment. "… Please thank that brat for me."
"Is Shigure Tendo alright?" Yui asked after receiving the cylinder.
"He's not. He's missing an arm, and it seems like something's wrong with his mental state as well … But, he's always been an idiot, so he should be able to recover.
I'll help you pass on your thanks. Don't forget to pay me. "
Raizen was rendered speechless.
"How's the situation?" Raizen changed the topic.
"Very bad. Only the head of the Tendo Family knows the truth, "Yui told him.
Raizen instantly understood how serious the situation was when he heard this, combined with Yui's expression and Sorin's style of doing things.
"Could it be that he's thinking of …"
"That's exactly what you're thinking."
"He's insane …"
"I want to say that as well, but he's not insane." Yui sighed.
"If we can't think of another method in the remaining time …"
"We're about to prepare for war."
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