Fighting to Outer Space

"Takemikazuchi?"

The people of the Island Nation could not have been more familiar with this deity who had just joined the battlefield.

He was the Island Nation's renowned god of thunder, god of swords, god of archery, god of war, and god of the military.

Back when facing the great Onmyoji Abe no Seimei, that 'principal' had summoned—no, simulated—this deity and struck Tokyo Bay with a single slash.

Back then, Takemikazuchi had been 'only' a few hundred meters tall. Now, his body stretched for several thousand meters, thunder twisting through the skies wherever he went while gales roared across the sea. Yet he appeared to be somewhat weaker than the Inari God?

"How is he weak? He's already incredibly strong, okay?!"

Most people only dared complain inwardly, but Xinmei spoke without reservation.

In response, Yu had no choice but to explain—or rather, begin 'filling in the setting' on the spot.

"Although Takemikazuchi was born divine, he ultimately does not have many believers. Unlike the Inari God, he lacks external support."

There were actually many deities in the Island Nation with the divine offices of 'war god' and 'military god.' For example, Takemikazuchi's brother, Futsunushi, was likewise a god of swords and warriors. There were even Hachiman Great Bodhisattva and Bishamonten—Buddhist figures at a glance—who also held the role of 'war god.'

Moreover, before the return of the supernatural, the world had enjoyed peace for some time. It was only natural for faith in 'war gods' to decline.

Although Takemikazuchi had achieved brilliant military feats in the 'War of Ceding the Land' between the Heavenly Gods and Kunitsukami, his faith was not particularly widespread.

"The number of believers also affects a deity's combat strength."

"And as Susanoo's daughter, the Inari God had developed her awakened Eye of God to an advanced