"Human, since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish today!"
Faced with Liuyun's challenge across realms, Ninigi-no-Mikoto accepted without much thought!
If it were merely a matter of taking Liuyun's life, he was not worthy of making Ninigi-no-Mikoto personally step in before such a crowd.
Leaving aside their unequal statuses, their strength differed by an entire major realm. For a Great God to accept a True God's challenge was humiliating; even if he won, there would be no glory in it.
But Liuyun had wagered the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi in this duel, and that was enough to tempt Ninigi-no-Mikoto!
He had endured Liuyun for a long time already. Now that he had a legitimate chance to reclaim the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, how could he possibly let such a good opportunity slip by?
So what if he was bullying the weak? Ninigi-no-Mikoto did not care about losing this little bit of face.
Besides, this human had become so puffed up that he no longer knew the limits of life and death. If he truly killed him and seized the divine sword, even Susanoo would likely have nothing to say!
After their initial surprise, Amaterasu Omikami and the Gods supported the Heavenly Grandchild's decision to enter the fray.
Amaterasu Omikami had been worrying over how to kill this human at the lowest possible cost. Who would have thought that just as she got sleepy, someone would bring her a pillow!
No one believed the Heavenly Grandchild would be in danger if he personally entered the battle. Everyone felt that a Great God defeating a True God was a foregone conclusion, even if the opponent possessed the world's finest divine weapon!
"Since you are willing to take this risk in pursuit of the Great God Realm, I will not stop you!"
Susanoo finally voiced his