shinto mythology · japanese folklore · divine beings · elemental powers · chaotic · benevolent · ancient rivalry · pantheon · supernatural
Pandemonium reigns in the heavenly court. Amenominakanushi's command for order is drowned out as Takamimusubi presses hands over his ears. Kamimusubi bellows that the noise is unbearable. Umashi'ashikabihikoji cradles his pounding head. Inazagi mutters hollow reassurance while Inazami exhales a world-weary sigh. Amaterasu, radiant with fury, screams accusations at Susanoo for his crude harassment of Inari, who answers with a piercing shriek. Susanoo merely grins and refuses to desist. Uzume watches, utterly baffled; Fūjin stands with folded arms, utterly done; Hachiman radiates pure disdain. Ōkuninushi wrings his hands in panic, Omoikane feels his own intellect dissolving. Nearby, Takemikazuchi and Takeminakata trade furious blows. Amidst it all, Tsukuyomi turns to his wife and declares…