Chapter 279: Fighting for the Weather Maiden
The setting sun shines on the streets and alleys of Tokyo. Many people come out to enjoy the long-lost blue sky. It is a blessing that tonight is the fireworks festival.

With the Hunter's Guild opening and clear skies, today will be a day that goes down in history.

Inside the association, Kuroba Ningzi noticed Yuzuru Nagayama's expression and asked curiously.

"Yuzuru, do you know the Haru-chan from TV?"

Yuzuru Nagayama nodded.

"Yes, I know her, an underage girl. Kyoka, please arrange for Juuki Ouma, I have to leave first."

The three women witnessed the man leaving and looked at each other, a little confused about Nagayama Yuzuru's emotional changes. After a moment, Kuroba Ningzi expressed her opinion.

"Yuzuru said that even he couldn't handle the rainy days in Tokyo. Even real dragons couldn't handle it. Don't you think it's too weird that a young girl can bring the long-lost sunny weather?"

Kyoka Tachibana and Yusa Chiba instantly thought of a possibility, living sacrifice. In ancient times, when humans faced natural disasters, they would think of sacrificing young boys and girls as living sacrifices to the gods. Could this girl be the same?
But the scene on TV cannot be explained by a simple living sacrifice. That girl must have a big secret.

In fact, the three of them had another idea in their hearts, that is, there was something fishy about the relationship between the girl and Yuzuru Nagayama. After all, they knew very well the character of that playboy.

At this moment, the Ten Demon Kings, who had just rested, came over, looked around and asked in doubt.

"Where's Mr. Nagayama?"

"Yuzuru has left early for something. I will be in charge of arranging Mr. Juki from now on."

Kyoka Tachibana brought Juukioma to the office and told him everything about the Ryukun Shrine, which shocked the martial arts genius. He had wanted to find a temporary place to stay and get familiar with the real world of practitioners, but he didn't expect to directly join a real big force.

But this is also good. In this era of great changes, it is good to have a good background.

The sun slowly sets and as night falls, the Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival officially begins.

This was a very popular and grand event. Before the fireworks were launched, singers took to the stage to sing in Jingu Gaien, and two idol teams from Longteng Entertainment also participated.

A song called "Gangster's Brotherhood Drinking" by Backstreet Girls ignited the whole audience. Many senior singers found it incredible that the new singers could have such a shocking effect on the stage.

Then came Muse’s new song, which made the industry truly realize the true strength of Longteng Entertainment.

The end of the concert will be the countdown for the fireworks. There are more than ten locations for the fireworks launch, and 20000 fireworks will be launched within a few dozen minutes. The locations are within three kilometers of Jingu Gaien, and there are many free locations to enjoy the fireworks.

Following the official announcement, many people took to the streets in a short period of time.

The three areas of Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Minato have gradually transformed into teams of millions of people, many of whom are wearing kimonos and other costumes. Today is a festive day.

As the countdown ended, at 7: p.m., the brilliance of fireworks lit up the night sky, releasing dazzling light.

On top of the Jingu Gaien Building, two young boys and girls sat on the tarmac watching the beautiful sight of the fireworks. The distance was so close that it was simply the best place to enjoy the view. It felt like they could touch it with their hands.

Kitahara Haruna stretched her hands toward the sky, her face filled with joy.

"I really like this job, the job of being a sunny girl. I finally understand my mission."

The girl looked at Honda Hodaka next to her and continued playfully.

"It's not like this feeling. No."

Honda Hodaka was stunned by the strange words, and he frantically counted how many wrong words there were in the other person's words.

"No, no. So is there one?"

Kitahara Haruna smiled slightly.

"You're too serious, but I'm really grateful to Hodaka-kun. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be a sunny girl."

Honda Hodaka didn't know how to answer. Looking at the fireworks that seemed to be so close, he felt something special in his heart. The work of the sun girl didn't help him, either physically or spiritually.

The weather is really incredible. Just a simple clear day can move people so much.

Soon the fireworks display came to an end, and dark clouds began to gather in the originally clear sky. The bright and flawless full moon began to be covered by the dark clouds, as if it was about to rain.

After all, sunny days are only short-lived. No one knows how long this continuous heavy rain will last. I heard that the government has set up a special department for this, but is still helpless against extreme weather.

However, although the sunny weather is short, it is a precious time worth cherishing in everyone's eyes. Countless people showed happy smiles tonight.

At the top of the building, as the last fireworks fell, the rooftop fell into silence.

Honda Hodaka looked at the girl's beautiful profile and suddenly mustered up the courage to speak.

"Hina, do you have someone you like?"

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Kitahara Haruna turned her head to look at the boy. She seemed to have realized what he meant, so in order not to hurt the friendship between the two friends, she gave a compromising answer.

"I have someone I like, and I hope you can find someone you like, too."

"." Honda Hodaka's eager face fell in an instant. Being rejected before he could even finish his confession was really a blow to the boy.

Just as the boy and girl were in an awkward atmosphere, a sound of footsteps suddenly rang out. A dozen men and women in suits walked out from the dark corners around them, which made the two of them feel unbelievable. They were not far from the gate, so how did these people appear?
Leading the group of men and women in suits was an old man in a kimono with white hair and a striking Mediterranean hairstyle.

Although he looks a little funny, he has a natural temperament.

The men and women in suits quickly surrounded the two, as if to prevent the boy and girl from escaping. Each of them made Honda Hodaka feel creepy, as if someone was pointing a gun at him.

The leading old man said politely.

"My Lord Weather Maiden, I'm here to take you back to the shrine."

Weather maiden? Shrine?
Kitahara Haruna was stunned for a moment. Could it be that the weather maiden the other person was referring to was referring to her?

An old memory came to mind. A man also talked about the question of who the god she believed in was. Is there any connection between the two?
Just as Kitahara Haruna was lost in thought, Honda Hodaka hurriedly stepped in front of her and questioned her.

"Who are you and why do you want Yang Cai to go with you?"

No one responded to the questions of insignificant people, the old man said bluntly.

"Miko-sama, you should be very clear about your power. It is a gift from the gods and the only way to solve the problem of Tokyo's continuous rain for several months. So Tokyo needs your power. This is your mission."

The word "mission" made Kitahara Haruna's heart conflict, and she clenched her hands nervously. Ever since she became a sunny girl, she had gradually developed a special feeling, as if she would lose her freedom in the future.

Kitahara Haruna asked loudly.

"Tell me your origins. It's hard for me to believe someone whose origins are unknown."

The old man confessed his identity, and in his opinion the mission was already a sure thing.

"We are from the official astronomical bureau, and we are mainly responsible for the recent changes in the special weather across the country. In addition, I also have another identity, the chief priest of the Kibune Shrine, Taoist Master Oboro."

"Kifune Shrine?"

Kitahara Haruna knows the origin of Kifune Shrine, or rather, there are not many people in this country who don’t know about Kifune Shrine.

The shrine in Kyoto dedicated to Takuryujin is also an ancient shrine with a history of more than 1400 years. Takuryujin is one of the important rain gods in the country.

However, Kifune Shrine was most famous more than a hundred years ago, and now it seems to have declined a lot.

Now she knew the strangers' origins, but she really didn't want to leave with them. Her brother Kitahara Nagi was still waiting for her to come back, so she began to look for excuses to refuse, and even thought about the identity of a certain man.

Kitahara Haruna made up her mind and hoped that Nagayama Yuzuru's name would be of some use, after all, they were both Shinto shrines.

"I'm sorry, I want to discuss this with my friend before making a decision. He's the chief priest of the Ryukun Shrine."

The term "Ryukun Shrine" caused a commotion among the people in the Astronomical Bureau, and Taoist Master Long blurted out the name.

"Nagayama Yuzuru?"

Both parties were stunned at the same time. They didn't expect that they both knew Yuzuru Nagayama.

Kitahara Haruna felt relieved about this. It seemed that the bastard did not lie. The name was still quite useful. Who knew that Nagayama Yuzuru's name would backfire.

Taoist Master Long changed his calm attitude. He knew that he couldn't wait any longer. If he really waited until that troublemaker intervened, his plan would be in vain.

If there is a force in the country that can threaten the status of the Kibune Shrine the most, it is the emerging force of the Ryukun Shrine. Ryukun's duties have been expanded unknowingly, such as being in charge of rain and stopping rain, and there are even voices saying that Ryukun is the god of the sea.

Taoist Master Oboro will never allow Ryukun Shrine to interfere. This is the best opportunity to restore the reputation of Kibune Shrine.

Damn it, why didn't the royal intelligence say that the weather maiden knew Nagayama Yuzuru? This is Jingu Gaien, barely the royal sphere of influence, are their intelligence personnel all rice-eating attackers?

Taoist Master Long didn't want to pretend anymore. He had to invite the weather maiden back to the Kibune Shrine, even if he had to use the wrong method.

"Miko-sama, your brother is a guest at my place, so please come with us. Go and ask the miko to leave."

"Yes."

The men in suits approached quickly, and Honda Hodaka tried to stop them, but was pinned to the ground in an instant. If he hadn't been concerned about Kitahara Haruna's attitude, Honda Hodaka would have died long ago.

Seeing that the two were unable to resist, Kitahara Haruna walked out on her own.

"I'll go with you, but I hope you won't hurt Hodaka-kun."

Taoist Master Long smiled and agreed.

"Of course, we are not bad people. We just want you to go back to your own shrine."

At this moment, a drop of rain fell on the tarmac, and then heavy rain covered the entire Tokyo again.

Just as the people from the Astronomical Bureau were controlling the two people to leave, a gust of wind suddenly blew over, causing everyone to squint their eyes. It was a wind and rain filled with a strange aura.

(End of this chapter)