Taking Mashiro Home / Life in the Human World

If that were the case, even the giants that would destroy the world Ragnarok, or the massive Human Evil, could be dealt with. As for the situation before them, it would be incredibly easy.

But now, here are comrades-in-arms, kind beings, innocent humans, and beloved family...

Shirou's gaze swept across Raikou and the others' faces, then looked at Enma-tei, the Miss Shinigami, and the Explosion Head Uncle, before finally settling on Mashiro.

Some things, though dangerous and self-destructive, must be done by someone!

At that moment, Mashiro reached out and cupped Shirou's head, turning his face towards her. Then, she stood on tiptoe and kissed Shirou.

Shirou's eyes widened, and then he felt a warm, soft touch enter his mouth. He sensed the girl's passionate desire, and as a man, he could only respond with the same passion.

Pink tongues intertwined, then rolled and swished across the inside of their mouths, from the palate to the molars, savoring each other's flavors until they merged into one.

"Aaaaaah~! Mashiro! How dare you~!" the Horse-Headed Miss Shinigami screamed.

"This is the adult stage of humanity... chu." Enma-tei blushed, covering her face with her fingers spread apart, and secretly peeked.

"Waaaaah... Waaaaah!!" Minamoto no Raikō's face turned deathly pale as he pointed at Shirou and Mashiro, who were passionately kissing. She seemed like a quiet, well-behaved girl; why did she suddenly do something so extreme? He hadn't even acknowledged her yet! Was it really because she was blond? Was it because she was blond?

The passionate kiss lasted for several minutes before finally stopping. Mashiro's face flushed, and she slowly separated her lips, a long trail of white saliva trailing behind. After tidying herself up, Mashiro looked at Shirou with deep affection and said earnestly, "Shirou, I'm not going anywhere else, I'll stay with you!"

"Huh?" Shirou, still feeling the lingering sensation on his lips, looked at Mashiro with a slightly dazed expression.

The Mashiro amber-colored twin eyes gazed earnestly at Shirou and said, "Because when I was locked in the attic, I made up my mind that I would never be separated from Shirou again in this life! Whether it's injury, illness, or death! We will never be apart again."

8. Shirou's Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi

Shirou sensed the deep emotion emanating from Mashiro and realized that her words were more serious than ever before.

The boy gazed at the girl, and the girl gazed back at the boy. Their eyes reflected each other, layering upon each other, seemingly trapped in a cycle, and no one could separate them anymore.

"I understand. Let's find a way to survive no matter what! Let's get through this crisis!" Shirou smiled and nodded to Mashiro.

"Mm!" Mashiro nodded with a smile.

"Well then, everyone, get out of here quickly. I'll figure out how to contain this explosion," Shirou said, turning to the others.

"This is hell, and it's my responsibility to leave. I can't let you stay here as public servants," Enma-tei said righteously, glancing at the Miss Shinigami behind her.

"Eh?! Um... um..." The horse-headed Miss Shinigami behind her was startled, but seeing the look in Enma-tei's eyes, she could only lower her head in submission.

"Since Shirou is staying, then of course Mother should stay too!!" Raikou said.

"Lord Raikou stays, then we will certainly stay as well," the Four Heavenly Kings interjected.

"I... I... I'm staying too! If someone runs away, and word gets out, even if the show becomes a hit, I still won't be able to make a comeback, and I still won't become famous!" The Explosion Head Uncle was very conflicted, but he still made up his mind and said somewhat stammeringly.

"Is that so... I know, then watch me." Shirou nodded, raised the treasured sword, and infused it with magic power to activate it.

"Wait! Wait! Shirou, are you really sure this is okay? That's a level 'censored bomb' explosion, you know." The Explosion Head Uncle, though he had reluctantly stayed, still asked with great concern.

"It's alright! My sword is also made of the same type of explosive bomb, and it's even more powerful," Shirou said to the old man with a smile.

"Eh?" The Explosion Head Uncle became even more frightened.

"Shirou, is it okay?" Mashiro asked the boy.

"Hmm! I feel like this time it can proceed smoothly!!" Shirou said with a confident smile, because he had already received a blessing from Mashiro.

"To stir up chaos and war, whether it be civil war or foreign invasion, only brings misfortune! Whether it's dragon energy or national fortune, if it cannot bring happiness to the people, then it is not necessary. I will cut off such things! Draw your sword!" Shirou drew his sword from its sheath and instantly unleashed a strike, the sword energy carrying scorching flames.

"Roar!!" The giant sphere of the demon king roared, and it was almost upon Shirou and the others.

"Although it's an unfinished product, it's enough to deal with Muramasa Tsumikiri!!" Shirou shouted loudly, activating the Noble Phantasm he could develop.

The fiery sword light soared into the sky, stretching very long and higher, piercing through the clouds of hell and illuminating half of the world, before slashing down towards the enormous ghost king!

"Roar!! It was so close! Explode! You'll all die with me!!"

The Ghost King, with his veins bulging and his mouth agape as if about to tear apart, was sliced vertically in two. The energy within his body then exploded, destroying everything within a radius of tens of kilometers.

However, the sword light that Shirou unleashed displayed a power that was not comparable to the explosion that the Demon King was about to unleash.

The Tsumikiri, also known as the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi- Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, is said to be the greatest sword in Japan, forged from the fangs, scales, and tail of the Yamata no Orochi -Susanoo after Susanoo slew it in ancient times.

Later, it was brought to the mortal world by the gods of Takamagahara and given to the Emperor as one of the three sacred treasures of Japan. It is one of the three ceremonial weapons used in the grand ceremony of each Emperor's succession to the throne, symbolizing the inheritance of the throne.

After meticulously studying and refining his craft, Shirou recreated it according to his own vision. Although its form changed from a double-edged bronze sword to a samurai sword, it truly possessed the divine qualities of a divine weapon.

This was a divine artifact, an imperial weapon. When the sword light came into contact with the dragon energy emanating from the Ghost King's body, it grew even stronger, and the crimson flames turned into a dazzling gold. It transformed from a sword blade into a pillar of light, which continued to grow, eventually becoming a golden tower reaching the heavens, completely encompassing the Ghost King, who had expanded to almost fill the entire valley.

"Waaaaah!! Weapons of the gods! Why do you have so many powerful weapons!" The suppressed demon king let out a final, desperate roar.

The colossal body was utterly powerless against the intensely hot sword energy, instantly ignited like paper meeting fire, turning into black fragments. Inside, the remaining dragon energy was absorbed by the sword light emitted Muramasa Tsumikiri. Therefore, the Demon King's explosion did not occur; only the entire valley, due to the pillar of light, transformed from flat land into a basin. Fortunately, it did not affect the walls of Hell, confining the damage within the valley.

The sword that Shirou raised high did not break. Instead, it became more solid because it absorbed a large amount of dragon energy from the air. As a conceptual Noble Phantasm, it seemed to have a physical form without needing magic power, and a noble aura emanated from the sword.

"Really... it's resolved?" The stunned Explosion Head Uncle slumped to the ground, letting out a long sigh of relief.

"This is wonderful!" Miss Shinigami exclaimed.

"That's amazing!! We won! Shintoism hasn't been abandoned after all! The fact that the wielder of the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi has gained the dragon's recognition is the best proof!" The Miko Take said, looking at Shirou with admiration.

"Shirou, you're pretty amazing! That was a really cool display. I'll treat you to drinks when we get back," said Hikari, the older sister wearing a straw hat, with a hearty laugh.

"If you have time, please be sure to spar with me," said the samurai girl Tsuna.

"Waaah~! Shirou ~! Mom was so worried about you, but thankfully you succeeded, you're such an amazing child~! Mom is so touched~!" With tears in her eyes, Raikou rushed over and hugged Shirou tightly, pressing Shirou head against her chest in overwhelming emotion.

Chapter 900 Bringing Mashiro Home

"Wait... wait! Raikou... uh!" Shirou tried to get out of Raikou, but before he could, he was forcefully buried in a soft ocean that made it hard for him to breathe.

"..." Mashiro stared at Shirou with displeasure. Who was this woman? If Raikou hadn't called herself her mother, she would have already lost her temper.

"Um..." Shirou wanted to explain, but Raikou hugged his head again, and he was once again enveloped in Raikou's ocean-like embrace.

"Yay yay." Kintoki this over-the-top scene and Asura Field, Kintoki shyly turned his head away, secretly relieved that he wasn't the one being hugged.

"I wasn't blown up, but I almost suffocated." Shirou, his face ashen, whispered as he finally managed to break free from Raikou.

"Wow, that's amazing! Shirou, who are you? Your skills are so good, I'd like to keep you here and have you work in Hell." Enma-tei asked Shirou curiously.

Shirou waved his hand and said, "Then please let me go. I've had enough of having to work for others after death. Please treat me as an ordinary person passing through the underworld."

"No, no! No ordinary person can do that, chuckle!! Lying will be punished, chuckle~!" Enma-tei raised her little hand to correct Shirou.

"Yes, yes, it was just a joke, like Kamen Rider passing by or something." Shirou explained helplessly to the overly serious little girl.

"Is that so? It was just a joke, that's good." Enma-tei nodded, but what's this Kamen Rider passing by?

"Thank you, Red Sauce, for coming here to save me with Shirou." Mashiro grabbed the petite and adorable Enma-tei's hand and thanked her.

"Me too, thank you all. Mashiro, your lifespan isn't over yet, please live well, be a mortal, and come to the underworld when you die of old age." Enma-tei hugged Mashiro back, then said with a bright smile.

"Mm!" Mashiro nodded.

After that, Enma-tei made contact with the underworld and reached an agreement on many things. Because Shirou defeated the Demon King and prevented the Demon King's explosion, thus avoiding turmoil in the underworld, which was a great achievement, the King of Hell of Hell turned a blind eye to his entry into the underworld. He was allowed to escape from the underworld with Mashiro.

However, the chaos that Mashiro caused in Tokyo during this time also made many ghosts aware of his Mashiro, and some became very interested in a strong person like Shirou.

"Shirou, we'll take our leave now. After all, barging into the underworld might cause trouble if King of Hell sees us. So we'll just take a detour to the Demon Realm and then return to the human world via a side path. See you at the tavern." The samurai girl Tsuna bowed to Shirou and Mashiro and agreed.

Compared to Shirou, they, as Witchers, were even less welcome in the Underworld. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary conflict, they chose not to go out with Shirou but to leave first.

"We're leaving now, so be careful. There's always trouble around famous people, so Shirou and Mashiro might have to watch out for those dirty tricks from now on," Take said with a smile.

"It'll definitely be alright, right?" Mashiro looked at Shirou beside her, took Shirou's hand, and smiled.

"Ah! This time, I will never let go of your hand." Shirou grasped Mashiro's hand and said earnestly.

"Hmm." Mashiro smiled and squeezed Shirou's hand.

"Well, on the way back, if we see anything suspicious, we'll help you clean it up, so naturally no monsters will dare to approach this area," Kintoki said with a smile. The name of Raikou Four Heavenly Kings is a powerful force even in the Demon Realm.

"Thank you, Mr. Kintoki," Mashiro said to the man.

"Oh, it's nothing," Kintoki replied with a hearty laugh.

"Wait! You two are so intimate, but I haven't even acknowledged your relationship yet," Raikou said to Shirou, a flicker of jealousy rising within her.

"Miss Raikou is Shirou's mother? So she's my mother too?" Mashiro tilted her head, not quite understanding.

"Mom?! She's already a prospective bride? And she hasn't wavered at all? What a terrifying child!" Raikou was struck dumb by Mashiro response.

"Alright, alright, Lord Raikou, saying such mean things will make Shirou dislike you, you know." Take persuaded the stubborn Raikou.

"But... but... Waaah... Shirou..." Raikou cried sadly.

"Excuse me, Your Highness Shirou. We will take Lord Raikou back to the inn and wait for you all." The Miko Hikari bowed to Shirou and said. Perhaps because of the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi, her attitude towards Shirou became even more respectful. At this moment, she was also willing to step forward and help Shirou.

"Yes, I'm counting on you." Shirou looked at Raikou's state with a sense of helplessness. Since someone was willing to help him comfort Raikou, he was really happy to accept it.

After watching Raikou and the others leave, Shirou turned back to thank the horse-headed Miss Shinigami:

"Thank you, Miss Shinigami. Without your help and cover at the beginning, we wouldn't have been able to get into Hell."

"Eeya eeya~! Actually, I didn't do too much, but it's true, I did try my best, hahaha." Miss Shinigami was praised, scratched her head, and laughed smugly.

"Ahem." Enma-tei coughed slightly.

"No, no, this is just our duty. From now on, we'll be fellow citizens living in the underworld. Who knows, we might even become colleagues someday," Miss Shinigami immediately stood up straight and agreed.

Then she turned her head and looked at the Explosion Head Uncle next to her, her voice becoming stern as she said, "And you... stealing a Buddha statue is a serious crime, even if it's a defiled statue. You must have the hands reattached when you get back!"

"Hey? Hey, don't try to change the subject just to avoid being lectured by your boss." The Explosion Head Uncle said to Miss Shinigami with displeasure.

"You know that now! Otherwise, you might be cursed by the Bodhisattva." Miss Shinigami held onto the Explosion Head Uncle tightly, thinking, "Better to sacrifice my friend than myself."

"Eek! But that's the Kishimojin! I know!" the Explosion Head Uncle said, startled.

"Don't worry, given what has happened, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has already notified the Buddhist headquarters. Soon someone will bring a genuine Buddha statue to perform a ritual to purify the Bodhisattva image. You can then take your hand back with you," Enma-tei explained.

"Haha, that's good, that's good. Thank you, Lord Red Lord Enma with the Explosion Head Uncle said with a fawning smile.

Chapter 901 Life in the Human Realm

Enma-tei led Shirou and Mashiro out of the Hell Passage. As soon as they stepped out of the gate, they sensed a powerful energy, even stronger than the Demon King's when the explosion was imminent.

Fortunately, the other party did not seem hostile. After Shirou and the others walked out of the passage, they took a closer look and found that it was a tall man with a golden chariot spinning behind him. His whole body exuded an aura of majesty and holiness. This was a god with thirty-two faces.

"Mr. Emiya, I have been waiting here for quite some time." At this moment, a gentle yet dignified male voice came from behind.

"You are... Great King of Hell!" Enma-tei turned around and exclaimed in surprise. Although she had thought that one of the Ten King of Hell would send an important figure to meet with Shirou and the others, she never expected that it would be King of Hell himself.

"Thank you for your hard work, Enma-tei and Horse-Face," King of Hell said with a smile, looking at Enma-tei and Miss Shinigami.

"No, no, I... I was just doing my duty," Miss Shinigami hurriedly lowered her head and agreed. This was a super important person whom she rarely saw.

The King of Hell is the ruler of the tenth court, presiding over humanity and possessing the power to reincarnate in the human realm. In Buddhism, the concept of the King of Hell from Indian legend is borrowed, referring to King who supports Buddhism as King of Hell.

The Master Xuanzang referred to Li Shimin and Li Zhi as the Holy Kings of the Wheel, and Wu Zetian was also called the Holy Emperor of the Golden Wheel. Later, in Tibetan Buddhism, Emperors such as Genghis Khan and Kublai Khan were also given similar titles.

It can be said that King of Hell is the being in the underworld with the closest relationship to the human world.

"Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made a great vow: 'I will not attain Buddhahood until all sentient beings are liberated, and I will not become a Buddha until hell is empty.' He said he would have to endure countless eons to possibly attain his fruition. Fellow Daoist, you possess a similar great vow and a similar spirit. As a supreme deity, you have been reborn as a human, illuminating all realms, searching for the possibility of making the whole world happy. Here, I want to express my deepest respect to you." At this moment, King of Hell said to Shirou with a smile.

"Although that's what the white god thinks, I'm not such a great being right now," Shirou said, shaking his head.

"There's no need for excessive modesty. Whether it's the present you or the future you, it's still you. I'm just wondering how long your cycle of reincarnation will last?" King of Hell said with a smile.

"I don't know either. If we can't bring happiness to the whole world, this kind of thing will just keep repeating itself until the energy runs out in trillions of years, or the Earth stops spinning," Shirou said softly.

"I have come here only to extend an invitation. Are you interested in using a perspective beyond humanity to once again benefit the world? If you have such aspirations, or wish to go further, would you be willing to come to the underworld after death to succeed me as the next King of the King of Hell?"

"Eh?!" Enma-tei's eyes widened, not expecting to hear such surprising news.

"A massive upgrade!!" The Grim Reaper, Horse-Headed Horse-headed Miss, was so shocked she was practically trembling. Even though she risked her life to enter Hell to defeat the Demon King and earn merit, she was still only a second-to-last level official Grim Reaper. But if Shirou died, would he become her superior? The difference between being a human and a demon was just too great.

"No! Shirou is mine." Mashiro spoke up Mashiro, hugging Shirou tightly and speaking earnestly to King of Hell.

"Is that so...? This girl is the one you chose for this lifetime, isn't she? She certainly radiates spiritual energy." King of Hell

"I haven't thought that far ahead. Right now, I just want to live a good life." Shirou patted Mashiro on the shoulder to help her Matsushita, and then looked at King of Hell and said sincerely.

The white god's wish was far too grand. As a reincarnated spirit, the more he resembled humanity, the further he seemed to drift from that world where everyone could be happy. But what had happened so far had taught him that if he himself didn't become happy, then this wish would also remain unfulfilled.

"No rush, no rush. I'll come find you after you've reached the end of your lives. We can decide how to answer then. See you then." King of Hell smiled nonchalantly, nodded to Shirou and Mashiro, and then turned and flew away.

Only after King of Hell left did the others breathe a sigh of relief.

The Explosion Head Uncle wiped the sweat from his brow and exclaimed, "That's the King of Hell! This is incredible! Am I going to live? What if this were on TV? Huh?! Why isn't the camera working? Is it broken? Or did it run out of power?"

"Yes, yes, please accept my condolences." Miss Shinigami casually offered a few words of comfort. In any case, the underworld wouldn't allow them to reveal too much about what was going on inside, so this was just right.

"No way?! My only hope of turning things around!!" The Explosion Head Uncle completely destroyed the camera he was recording, but the scene of him absorbing dragon energy with the Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi and defeating the Demon King was not recorded at all.

Then, Shirou and Mashiro, escorted by Enma-tei, left Hell and returned to the human world through the passage used by the Shinigami from the underworld to the human world.