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If Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami ever disappeared,

it's said that the Yomi Gate will open

and all the gods will be pulled down to Yomi.

You've used a false name all this time and pretended to be Okitama-no-Kami.

You're Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

That's self-defense right there.

Forget.

You could easily spirit him away,

Ukanomitama-no-Kami.

Erase Miyabi Okitama.

Erase Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

Mr. Okitama.

Did you do it?

What are you hiding?

It was Kanki Takahashi.

He was the one who killed Ms. Tsukuda.

Kanki Takahashi brought his lawyer and turned himself in.

You killed Ms. Tsukuda, didn't you?

Who the hell are you?

- We have to... - You did it, didn't you?

It was self-defense.

She was going to kill me.

Apologize.

Apologize to Ms. Tsukuda and her daughter!

- Do it! Apologize! - Calm down!

We looked into Ms. Tsukuda's messages.

AME-NO-IWATONOWAKE-NO-KAMI IS MIYABI OKITAMA

What does this mean?

Who was this message sent to?

They used a SIM card registered through a foreign server.

- They'll be hard to identify. - Where are you going?

Unless you have a warrant, you can't force me to stay.

Welcome back.

I made some of that Ethiopian mocha you like.

Want some?

Thank you.

It was unfortunate, what happened to Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto.

Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto fell into despair due to the humans of today's era.

It still remains our duty to protect humans.

You use a paper talisman to remotely control people.

Perhaps it's more accurate to say you possess people.

Knowing my coffee preference means you have access to your target's memories.

Was it your power of discernment?

Impressive, Okitama-no-Kami.

Or should I say, Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

I wouldn't use such trifling things as guns.

It's a divine weapon.

The arrowhead of Ame-no-Kakuya.

The arrow was used to kill Ame-no-Wakahiko.

Even a small wound will never stop bleeding.

Are you Hiruko?

Yes.

You used this on Ms. Amano?

As the head of AARO, she resisted valiantly.

She tried to use her Summoning Bell at the end,

perhaps to call to you for help.

Do as you please.

Attacks against the body are pointless, then.

Quite admirable of you to stay calm and try to understand my power.

It won't work unless placed near the head.

Trying it on me means you can possess two people simultaneously.

How long can you maintain consciousness, I wonder?

Not using the Separation Ritual now

means you can't use it through a possessed body.

Once you're weakened,

I'll place the talisman on you and take you away.

You're a god.

If you erase me, you will disappear too.

I'm prepared for that.

Why do this?

Because I've lost hope in humans.

You should understand.

"New genesis."

Didn't you plan to recreate the world?

I will leave that to the chosen humans.

What?

What's going on?

He's Hiruko.

What?

Mr. Ukino is?

Don't harm him.

He's being possessed.

I will come again.

Please don't think of dying on purpose in order to escape.

If you do, I will kill Ms. Amano.

Oki… Okitama?

Okitama!

He's bleeding!

It's the same wound as Ms. Amano.

I finally know what Hiruko's ultimate goal is.

He wants to erase me and send all the gods to Yomi.

I am…

Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

I will contact all the branch chiefs urgently.

If you do that,

they'll decide it's best to let me die right here and now.

Having you end this life

and have your soul transferred to a newborn

is the best way to protect you from Hiruko!

We have to protect all the gods...

I can't afford to die now.

Hiruko said that, if I die, they will kill Ms. Amano.

I promised her I would protect her.

Please help me.

You've been acting pretty wild lately.

You used to just wave flags in MEC.

You don't get to insult MEC.

They take their job seriously, just like other police officers.

You should stay this way.

I can't stand people

who act all submissive, apologizing for every little thing.

I prefer you this way.

Is that why you were always so mad at me?

I wasn't mad at you in particular.

It's just…

Every day, some terrible incident happens,

and it never ends, however many you arrest.

I'm just frustrated with myself for being so powerless.

I think I understand.

Tsukuda's death really rattled you, huh?

This is the last message Tsukuda sent. Know what it means?

AME-NO-IWATONOWAKE-NO-KAMI IS MIYABI OKITAMA

- Mr. Okitama? - This is Ukino.

Mr. Okitama is Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami! He might be in danger!

Okitama was attacked by Hiruko.

It's my responsibility.

Is he all right?

His memories have not been erased.

But he's been stabbed with the divine weapon from before.

We have to stop his bleeding.

But without Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto or gods with healing powers...

There's still one pillar. He might be able to come.

SUGURI GARDENING

Get in, Ms. Amano. I'll guide you to Susanoo.

Susanoo?

Takehaya-Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a turbulent god that was exiled from Takamanohara.

He's famous for slaying Yamata-no-Orochi at Izumo.

He has the power to heal injuries and illnesses.

He can restore him.

What the hell? Goddamn it!

Hey!

Go get some.

Do it properly.

If you get caught and I get in trouble, I'll kill your ass.

Are you Takehaya-Susanoo-no-Mikoto?

Please wait.

Who are you?

I'm Koyume Amano, the head of AARO.

But you're a human.

I'm still the head.

I need you to heal someone using your powers.

Please help me.

I can't. I'll get beaten up if I don't get alcohol.

A human did this?

I'm so sorry.

But you're the only one who can save him.

Please help me.

I need you to save someone important to me.

Please!

Everyone, the selection is about to begin.

Soon, there will be countless casualties.

But I assure you, they are necessary sacrifices.

For the birth of new gods, and for justice.

New genesis.

LORD HIRUKO

Rising clouds.

Fences in Izumo.

Heal this wounded one.

Fences of clouds.

Rising clouds.

Fences in Izumo.

Heal this wounded one.

Fences of clouds.

He's stable now.

A blood transfusion and some medicine will handle the rest.

I have to go home now.

I'll go with you.

I can't let you go alone.

Ms. Amano.

Go and do what?

Talk to his guardian.

Gods cannot interfere with each other's daily lives.

But they also punish evildoers, right?

For the sake of humans.

Not to help gods.

So you'll just ignore child abuse?

He has already

called emergency children's shelters and taken refuge in police boxes.

He's been placed in welfare homes several times.

But every time,

his parent has been able to regain custody.

We can't choose our parents.

Cases like this…

have happened to all of us several times.

We have to leave it to the humans around him.

They really are foolish.

Humans.

Our head wouldn't say something like that.

Mr. Okitama.

Let's go.

You stay here and look after Mr. Okitama.

Contact me if you need help.

POLICE OFFICER KOYUME AMANO

I see you brought company today.

Sorry to intrude on you so suddenly.

Things have been rather busy lately.

Last night, Chief Inspector Aranami from the Hiruko team

stepped into the AARO building.

Miyo Tsukuda, right?

It was likely all a ploy by Hiruko to obtain crucial information.

Someone must have instigated the police by telling them Miyo Tsukuda was there,

all for the sake of that plan.

That person is most likely Hiruko.

Do you know who it was?

You know who it was that gave them the information.

But you won't tell us.

Correct?

Mr. Naobi.

The very existence of our nation could be at risk here.

Tell us who the informant was.

I cannot.

I take it we have lost your trust entirely.

It seems to me that someone has gotten into your head.

It's possible this is part of a plot by Hiruko to isolate us.

Be wary of whoever that informant is.

If they really are Hiruko,

they might very well attack you with a curse.

Contact us if you feel unwell.

We have to uncover Hiruko's identity quickly.

It's all over if Okitama is erased.

I'll ask Chief Inspector Aranami who gave him the information.

You can't. There's still a high chance Hiruko has an accomplice in the police.

We can't trust humans.

I brought him.

Mr. Hitoshi Kotonuma.

Thank you for coming, Hitokotonushi-no-Kami.

Oh, no, please stop.

Hitokotonushi?

He's well known for mimicking the appearance of Emperor Yuryaku

when he arrived at Mount Katsuragi with his entourage.

Hitokotonushi has the power to transform into someone else.

All he needs is to come in contact with their body or hair.

This is from Deputy Commissioner Naobi.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Wow.

You look exactly like him.

We'll have him use this form

to get the informant's name from Inspector Aranami.

- Wait, we're tricking the police? - Not to worry.

We'll use a camera to grasp the situation and give instructions with an earphone.

No. I can't, I'm telling you...

This is an important investigation involving Hiruko. Please.

- Mr. Kotonuma. - Yes?

Yes?

You remember his name, right?

The head of the Hiruko team, Kengo Aramaki.

It's Aranami. Aranami.

I'm so sorry.

Ara… Aranami… Aramina.

Is he gonna be okay?

Aranami.

Did you need something?

"I needed to ask you something in person."

I needed to ask you something in person.

Yes?

The police went into the AARO building

knowing Miyo Tsukuda was in there, correct?

Who was it that told you she was there?

What do you mean, "who"?

You did.

"My apologies.

I had to test if you were the real Aranami."

My… My apologies.

I had to test if you were the real Aranami.

Sorry?

We've recently learned

that Hiruko might be able to possess people.

What's that about?

I'm not sure.

If you don't mind, I'd like further confirmation that you're still you,

by asking one more question.

Do you remember

who it was that I mentioned as being the informant?

He was from Themis Holdings.

Tadashi Kotobuki.

Can I ask you something too?

We went to a bar after that meeting.

What was the first drink you ordered there?

You could be Hiruko as well.

It's my job to suspect people.

"It's very audacious of you to suspect me, of all people."

It's very… audacious of you to suspect me, of all people.

I don't remember every single thing I drink.

We didn't go to a damn bar.

Who the hell are you?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. So sorry.

Stay put!

This is Okitama. I will tell you everything.

Sorry. If you'll excuse me.

I know it's hard to believe, but the members of AARO really are gods.

Promise not to tell anyone what you know about gods.

I'd just get called a lunatic if I did.

We will erase all your memories relating to gods

after catching Hiruko.

You know who Hiruko is?

Tadashi Kotobuki from Themis Holdings.

He's Hiruko?

It's highly likely.

Inspector Aranami, Kotobuki will let his guard down around you.

Cooperate with us to uncover his secrets.

I thought you couldn't trust the police.

Indeed. I don't trust humans even a bit.

I'm only making an exception for you.

- Am I supposed to be flattered? - No.

It was Hiroka Ootsuki who told me that I could trust you.

Ootsuki did?

Yes.

Okitama, you can trust him.

Catch Hiruko together with him.

She said so.

When Ms. Ootsuki was in fifth grade,

there was an incident in which the lunch fees for her class were lost.

Ms. Ootsuki was in charge of collecting the money.

Her family was poor,

and she couldn't even pay for outdoor classes.

The entire class suspected her.

She desperately denied the accusations.

Even her homeroom teacher interrogated her.

Only one boy raised his voice in protest.

"Ootsuki says she didn't do it. Why won't you believe her?"

"Ootsuki isn't the type of person to lie."

Was that boy…

It was you, Inspector Aranami.

And in the end,

the money was found in the homeroom teacher's desk.

Ms. Ootsuki said…

you would always be a hero of justice in her eyes.

Mr. Aranami.

Let's catch Hiruko together.

Ms. Ootsuki would want the same.

That's not what happened.

Back then, the one who stole the lunch money was me.

I thought that, if I gave her the money, she'd come to the outdoor classes.

I was a stupid little brat.

HIROKA OOTSUKI

Was Ootsuki a god too?

Yes.

She presided over grain harvests.

She saw to it that crops grew healthily and food was safe to eat.

Even at AARO, she cooked many warm meals for us over the years.

For a very long time,

she worked alongside us for the sake of this world

as an irreplaceable ally.

Wait, Mr. Aranami!

I'm begging you. Please help us.

The gods need the help of humans right now!

As if I'd ever believe in gods.

I'll meet with Kotobuki directly and confirm if he's Hiruko.

Mr. Serita, guide me. Ms. Toyotama, you'll accompany us.

Wait, it's too dangerous.

I can't allow you to go either.

Koby, did you bring it?

This is poison.

If it comes to it,

I'll drink this and kill myself before my memories are erased.

I promise you.

What if you are restrained and unable to do so?

I made this by mixing poison fire coral and fruit from Coriaria japonica.

If the bottle breaks, the liquid will vaporize,

killing everyone in the vicinity.

Use this to kill me if things get dangerous.

Be precise. Don't hesitate.

I'll go too!

No. I need you to stay here and do something for me,

using him.

We'll be leaving now.

Take care.

Make sure you come back.

I'm sorry for making you play a dangerous role.

Don't you worry. I'll protect you even if it kills me.

Ms. Amano said something similar to me.

If it ever comes to that, I'll protect you from Hiruko.

Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure Koyumecchi knew the identity

of Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

Maybe that's why she said that.

Ms. Amano did?

Be honest, Okitama.

You've loved Koyumecchi for quite some time, right?

Is this the right time?

Do you remember when we dated once, in the Heian period?

You dumped me.

Yeah, because I realized you loved Koyumecchi.

Okitama.

We have to get Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto back from Hiruko.

Of course.

Kotobuki is coming.

Good evening, Mr. Miyabi Okitama.

Or should I say, Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

Are you Hiruko?

Hiruko is everywhere.

Inside you too.

I'm asking if you're the one

who used those talismans to spirit away five pillars,

and the one who attacked Ms. Amano.

Yes.

I am the god that stands above all.

I am Hiruko.

That's a lie. You're not Hiruko.

Hiruko is at AARO right now.

We placed the talisman on Koby, letting Hiruko possess him.

Putting the talisman on him forcefully activated the possession.

And what of it?

It simply means I can possess someone while retaining control of my own body.

I thought of that possibility.

But in front of Hiruko at AARO,

stands another me.

And yet you weren't surprised at all to see me in front of you.

You have no idea what's going on there.

Which means you're not the one possessing him through the talisman.

Who's the real Hiruko that uses those talismans?

I see no need to answer.

I'll create that need for you.

Is that your idea of an ambush?

I've known your every move since before this game started.

Your greatest combatant, Toyotamabime.

I've observed her power enough to know that it requires line of sight to work.

She can't make people suffocate if their faces are blocked by obstacles.

Ms. Toyotama!

Run away!

Ms. Toyotama!

Sarutabiko.

Your power is troublesome, but you're no threat in combat.

Run away now!

Your combat prowess is quite impressive, Mr. Okitama.

But it is not the power of a god.

A human's strength can be overcome by other humans.

Mr. Okitama?

Mr. Okitama!

Lord Hiruko, can you hear me?

Yes.

I've secured Ame-no-Iwatonowake-no-Kami.

I will now summon the new gods and begin the selection.

I will join you shortly.

I shall eagerly await you!

Where will he take Mr. Okitama?

You can't stop it anymore.

- Tell me! Answer! Hiruko! - Ms. Amano!

- Hiruko! - Ms. Amano!

Ms. Amano?

Ms. Amano!

- What's up? Why the rush? - Ms. Ninomiya, where's Inspector Aranami?

I need help!

Amano.

Do you know a grade schooler by the name of Hayao Sano?

What?

Word just came in from the precinct.

His father assaulted him because he took too long to bring alcohol.

He was brought to a hospital unconscious.

He was holding your business card.

It must be hell.

I've been through it again and again.

And you know what I think?

The gods are to blame for this.

It's because the gods are so lenient

that humans get conceited and turn the world into a cesspool.

We need new gods.

Addicted to the internet,

they see ridiculous rumors and lies on social media,

and the idiots think they know everything.

We have to purge the foolish humans and create a new world!

What are you saying?

EVERYONE IS COMITTING SUICIDE…

You can't stop it anymore.

Are you…

Hiruko?

Congratulations.

You are qualified to become a new god.

Let's go.

To the new world.

NEXT TIME, THE FINALE

THE TRUE IDENTITY OF THE MYSTERIOUS GOD, HIRUKO

I am Hiruko.

I couldn't restore you.

Subtitle translation by: Saim Ul Hassan