"Let's go."
Good and Yamato walked at the front, followed by a group of ministers and samurai clansmen.
The shogun had suddenly married, and Wano Country had known nothing about it. Such a breach of decorum greatly displeased her retainers.
But they dared not object.
Their only request had been to visit the God Inari Shrine according to tradition, which would also serve as an explanation to the people.
"I'll just think of it as keeping Yamato company."
Good leisurely climbed the mountain, admiring the cherry blossoms.
The New Year had just passed, and the New World was in its most peaceful period. With little to do, he would spend a few days having fun with Yamato.
Unfortunately, these leisurely days would soon end.
Loki had begun to act.
Holding Good's hand, Yamato excitedly pointed toward the roadside.
"Good, look!"
"Mm."
Good glanced over.
It was a fox.
And not just one.
Seemingly accustomed to humans, the foxes on the mountain were not afraid of people. Instead, they were quite friendly and would approach humans to beg for food.
This had to do with foxes being timid. Even when spoiled, they did not dare run wild, completely unlike the gang of thugs on a certain mountain back in his homeland.
They were quite cute.
Besides the foxes, fox statues could be seen everywhere along the mountain path. The legendary God Inari was known as the fox god, so worshipping foxes was perfectly normal.
Soon, they arrived at the shrine.
The young Guji in charge of the shrine had long been waiting with a group of shrine maidens. She approached with small, quick steps to greet them.
"Welcome, Lady Shogun!"
"Big sister Guji!"
Yamato ran up to her and began chattering away.
Good studied the woman.
She looked young, with a