Because Kurozumi Orochi had Toki, Momonosuke, and Hiyori in his hands, Kikunojo, Ashura Doji, and the others didn't dare act rashly. They could only prepare food for them as ordered.
With hostages in hand, Orochi was in no hurry.
It also looked like Kurozumi Semimaru was planning to wait for Oden to arrive.
They had nothing to fear.
Time passed second by second. Kurozumi Semimaru and the others ate their fill, then shut the door to discuss their next move.
Kikunojo led a group of samurai in surrounding the area, while also trying to figure out how to rescue Toki and the others.
Neither side was willing to back down.
Until—
A BGM filled the sky, oppressive enough to make it seem as if a god or demon had crawled out of hell. It left their souls gasping for air.
A golden flower-lined avenue stretched across the sky, extending who knew how far, and arrived in an instant.
Everyone looked up, dumbfounded.
"W-what is that?!"
"What's going on? This pressure makes me want to get down on my knees!"
The golden avenue stretching across the sky looked like a golden galaxy, so dazzling and brilliant.
At its far end were four different clusters of light.
The one in front was wreathed in flames, with black-and-red lightning flashing around it. It radiated evil, and two halos rose behind it. No one could make out its true appearance; only a vague silhouette flickered in the shifting light.
It was suffocating, oppressive, and terrifying.
Beside it was a familiar glow—the light of the sun.
The remaining two were also shrouded in golden halos. Their features were indistinct, with only vague silhouettes visible.
With an entrance like that, it was obvious they were no ordinary people.
"Interesting!"
Chaos descended from the sky, then stopped