Hagoromo: "TAILED BEAST BOMB!!"
The attack shot towards Susanoo like a canon, Susanoo seeing the attack coming charged up and gathered lightning and storm clouds into his fist, then he punched.
Susanoo: "EYE OF STORM!!"
Both attacks collided, there was a brief silence then there was a giant explosion of sound and light which died after a few seconds, the land around them was devastated, Susanoo had few scratches on him and looked disheveled, but he was fine, Hagoromo had already made a few shields using wood and earth release to defend himself.
Susanoo: "Looks like we went a little overboard, how about one last technique and then call it quits, I don't want sister and mother to yell at me too much"
Hagoromo: 'So he fears Amaterasu and Izanami can't tell if he fears their strength or it is just part of his character' "ok"
Hagoromo started purplish blue then an ethereal warrior started to shape around him first bones, then muscles, then skin, then armor, then it grew wings. Hagoromo then inserted 10 tail's energy in the Susanoo causing it to glow and then the armor around the hands, feet and face shattered and revealed galaxy like energy.
Susanoo was astonished to see this: "Wow, it looks very cool what is this"
Hagoromo smirked: "this is my technique: The Susanoo"
Susanoo blinked then laughed: "Man you named this technique after me, I am flattered allow me to reciprocate"
Susanoo then breathed in then the clouds above sucked into his form, he exploded into a giant cloud warrior figure with multicolor lightning running across him.
Susanoo bellowed: "STORM BODY OF SIX PATHS!!"
Hagoromo: 'Well he misunderstood, but I can now brag about this later'
Then both stopped and then punched each other, they continuously attacked each other with different close combat attacks. Susanoo using his lifelong experience and Hagoromo reacting and learning with the Rinnegan. They both fought like they were not using giant bodies but their regular forms soon Hagoromo's Susanoo was starting to crack while the giant cloud had become much smaller, finally Hagoromo crashed into Susanoo and caused the giant cloud to dissipate. Hagoromo then released his Susanoo.
Susanoo: "Hahaha, you got me Hagoromo"
Hagoromo: "Don't patronize me you clearly did not go all out"
Susanoo: "It's not like you did either, and if I used more power the cleaning up would be a pain in the *ss"
Hagoromo: 'Oh, he knew well he is a long lived being' "ok, so what did you understand about me in this fight"
Susanoo: "Well like all sages you are not cruel, you are inexperienced both in fighting and way of the world, but you can learn quick, and while you do not look like you enjoy fighting you enjoy developing and using techniques"
Hagoromo: 'So he figured all that out from the fight, Respect' "So what is the verdict"
Susanoo: "Well I approve of you, but I would need to report this to--"
Before Susanoo could finish the sky lit up and storm clouds cleared away, then from the sun a woman floated down, then came down a beautiful woman with black hair and black eyes, she wore a red and white Kimono, with a red haori hanging off her shoulders, and a black geta and various gold accessories. She landed in front of Susanoo and Hagoromo and spoke.
"No need for that brother, Nice to meet you Sage of Six Paths-dono, I am Amaterasu-Omikami, the current Chief Goddess of the Shinto Faction and the leader of Takamagahara I formally invite you for an alliance."
Hagoromo: "Nice to meet you to, before this can you tell me what the alliance entails and why did you approve of me?"
Amaterasu: "Well it is not much formal just agreement on making Japanese faction stronger, we will provide you with servants and facilities and you need to be present when there are meetings or fights related to our faction of course we will defend you as well. As for why well of course because Susanoo approved of you"
Susanoo grinned: "Hehe, so sister Su-yan (A/N: Amaterasu's OG nickname by Susanoo in DxD) believes in me that much"
Amaterasu blushed and then threw a miniature sun at Susanoo "SUSANOO!!!!!!!!!!"
The sun hit Susanoo and exploded causing Susanoo to crash into distance. Seeing this Hagoromo sweat dropped 'I think after a certain power level people get eccentric in DxD, I hope it doesn't happen to me'
Amaterasu then coughed into her hand and spoke: "So do you accept"
Hagoromo: "It is basically a job, but why not but I have some terms:
1. I am not anyone subordinate you will refer to me as equal
2. I can interact with and befriend anyone I want
3. I can reject or accept any jobs
4. I can recruit people of my own
5. I will travel wherever I want"
Amaterasu: "Hmm acceptable but you have to respond to some important jobs, but you will have more freedom but less official authority in Takamagahara"
Hagoromo: "I accept"
Amaterasu: "Ok, this is end of our meeting, now if you will excuse me, I have some more matters to attend to and SUSANOO I want you to go back and do your job"
Susanoo yelled from the distance: "Yes Ma'am"
Amaterasu huffed then she started floating back into the sky and disappeared in the sun.
*MC Pov*
'Huh so she just uses a teleportation spell when she is high enough, I guess she wanted to look mysterious and cool'
Susanoo came walking towards me sighing: "*Sigh* She needs to loosen up"
"Why do you say so?"
Susanoo: "Sister is too emotionally sensitive at times, getting into rough situations that she finds depressing, which caused her to shut herself off from others for a time until finally calming down"
'So, he was trying to make her relaxed'
Susanoo: "Come on now let me show you around before I have to leave"
<-------------------------------------------------1 weeks later------------------------------------------------------->
Susanoo then showed me around the supernatural community of Japan, we didn't meet anyone because he said that Takamagahara will inform people about me, and I have to let them get used to the knowledge of my existence before I go anywhere so there is no, according to him Xanxia Face Slapping Incident. Well, I guess it had happened before, and Susanoo reads Xanxia novels well according to him he reads little bit of everything. Other than that Susanoo just told me about himself, the supernatural world tidbits and mostly took me to eat his favorite foods.
I also took the time to talk to the tailed beasts inside me, they told me that they know about their other selves, but they are separate entities from them, they are mostly innocent, and they call me father, how cute.
After that Susanoo finally had to leave.
"Well, Hago it's time for me to leave, if I spent any more time here Sister will literally through multiple min-suns at me"
Hagoromo had gotten used to Susanoo and they had become good friends, so he was a little sad that Susanoo had to leave but understood the circumstances "Thank you for spending time to teach me a few things Susanoo, I will visit you whenever possible"
Susanoo just laughed and waved him off "You're welcome, I enjoyed my vacation, and you can come to Yomi in 10 years I will have my time off then"
Hagoromo understood that the concept of time was different for long lived species but still he was speechless that a time off in 10 years is normal.
After the goodbyes Susanoo left and Hagoromo just sighed and then started to walk.
Hagoromo then took out a map and walked to the location marked by Susanoo as his base, when he reached the position, he saw a barrier placed there, using his eyes he understood that the barrier had illusion properties and a moderate defensive power.
As he looked through the barrier, he could see that it was a large area with some houses and a giant Japanese castle-like structure in the center, he also noticed that two people were standing on the edge of the barrier, most likely waiting for him.
Hagoromo walked through the barrier, and the two people looked at him, feeling danger, their bodies tensed but as they recognized him, they relaxed a little and nervously bowed
"Welcome sage of six paths-sama" (A/n: Should I use Japanese title Rikudou Sennin?)
Hagoromo looked at the two of them having learned while traveling with Susanoo how to differentiate between power levels he judged their power level and was happy, both are solid high class level both in physique and magical prowess, although they differed in their specialty one a male panther yokai was stronger physically and the human female was magically strong with something attached to her soul maybe a sacred gear.
Hagoromo did not know how to respond so he just went with "Hello"
The two of them stood up and then introduced themselves
"Rikudou Sennin-sama I am Yakushi Tora, I serve as the head of night guards, I am practitioner of Touki and can use many Youjutsu spells"
"Rikudou Sennin-sama I am Yakushi Shina, I serve as the head of day guards, I am practitioner of Shinto magic and western magic I specialize in earth element magic and possess gravity jail sacred gear"
Hagoromo was confused "You both have same surname so are you two related or something, and why the day and night guards"
Shina answered, "Well Rikudou Sennin-sama I am an exiled member of Nakiri clan due to possessing a sacred gear I was kicked out, while wandering I met Tora, we fell in love, and we are married after that I took on his surname"
Tora added, "We were selected by Amaterasu-sama who had basically made a national job notice, night guards consist of people who have some advantage in fighting in night and day guards consist of the rest"
Hagoromo understood, like how jaguars are nocturnal hunters, they will have an advantage in night, so night guards consist of people like that.
He knew that the five principled clans were very Xenophobic and strict, but he still didn't like it, but seeing he can't do anything right now, he put the thought in the back of his mind.
Hagoromo then nodded and started walking towards the castle and the two seeing this followed him.
Hagoromo: "So you both are the appointed guards of my base, ok introduce me to the area, and you can refer to me by my name"
Shina: "Yes Hagoromo-sama, this area is similar distance to the East and West Yokai factions and the five principal clans, Amaterasu-sama has appointed night guards, day guards, servants and helpers according to your preferences"
Hagoromo was startled, "What preferences"
Tora replied, "Susanoo-sama had reported your preferences, from what I understand Susanoo-sama basically said, 'just send some competent people regardless of their race, he wouldn't mind'"
Hagoromo sighed in relief 'So that's what they meant by preferences'
Tora continued, "There were some other preferences reported but I don't think I have noticed anything else"
Hagoromo thought, 'Well if they hadn't noticed it shouldn't be a big deal'
They soon reached the houses surrounding the castle.
Shina: "These are the houses built for the people who will work here, the castle is designed to be able to host you and any family you may build, it will also be the place where meetings will take place and guests will stay"
Hagoromo was thoughtful, 'Family huh, well, let nature take its course'
Hagoromo then looked at the castle, he was pleased it was a giant and aesthetically pleasing.
The castle gates then opened, and a few rows of people walked out, they all bowed and spoke:
""WELCOME TO YOUR CASTLE RIKUDOU SENNIN-SAMA""
Some people stepped forward and introduced themselves
First a Yuuki-onna, "I am Yuna, I am the head maid of this castle"
Hagoromo, 'Is that a Grayfia cosplay, she looks a little like her'
Then a Yatagarasu (A/N: Crow Yokai), "I am Kakashi, I am head of your personal guards"
'Kakashi, nice'
Finally, an old man, "I am Sebestian, I am here as your secretary and lead the logistics division"
Hagoromo was giggling internally, Susanoo really got my preferences huh'
But outwardly he looked calm, "Hello I look forward to working with you, and you can refer to me by my name"
They all bowed again, "We will not disappoint you Hagoromo-sama"
Hagoromo just nodded, he was then led inside the castle, he was amazed at the luxury in the castle, the decorations, the ornaments and sizes of rooms overwhelmed him a little.
'Looks like they have also expanded the space of this already giant castle'
But Hagoromo knew that this was his base, and it represented his prestige, so he just calmed down.
After that he made a few clones and had them accompany all the heads of his base to understand the situation better, whereas he observed his base from the top of the castle.
After some time, the clones dispersed themselves, and he got a rush of memories, he understood his base more now.
Soon he smelled an enticing fragrance, and Yuna came to inform him that the dinner was ready.
He went down and saw a giant table filled with all sorts of food, he sat down and started to eat, he noticed that everyone around him was standing still and waiting.
Hagoromo spoke, "The food is delicious why don't you guys join in as well"
Yuna replied, "Thank you for the compliment Hagoromo-sama but we will have our dinner later"
Hagoromo wanted to insist but seeing that everyone was a little nervous he didn't, he could see that everyone needed a to get a little used to, to him so he let it go even though it was weird eating alone while everyone is standing around you.
After dinner Hagoromo planned to retire in his room, he leisurely walked through the castle, he reached his room and felt someone's presence inside.
Hagoromo was confused about who could be inside his room, he cautiously opened the room and could see Yuna in a dogeza position.
Hagoromo felt even more confused, "What are you doing Yuna"
Yuna spoke, "I am here to serve you Hagoromo-sama"
Hagoromo coughed and spoke, "You don't have to force yourself do it"
Yuna lifted her head up and hurriedly spoke, "No, Hagoromo-sama it will be my honor, the chance of performing Bouchujutsu (Bedroom arts) with a sage is a lifetime opportunity for a yokai"
Hagoromo was intrigued, "Why?"
"Because it purifies the life force of a Yokai, making them able to experience a higher connection with natural energy"
Hagoromo thought, 'So, it is like dual cultivation'
Yuna blushed and said, "So please have me Hagoromo-sama"
A cold woman showing such an expression was too much for Hagoromo he was about to advance but he noticed that Yuna was trembling, he sighed and stopped himself.
"I just said you don't have to force yourself, and if many yokai women want to do so won't I become a Hedonist"
Yuna panicked, "N-no Hagoromo-sama it's just that it's my first time so I am a little nervous, and this is our own will you don't have to feel the burden"
Hagoromo already cooled down just waved his hand and spoke, "Then you should cherish your first time more, if I do it with you right now it will feel like a transaction, and I don't want that"
Yuna felt a little disheartened thinking that she had lost her chance forever.
Hagoromo continued, "If I develop some sort of feelings towards you, I won't mind, and maybe I have a method that can help Yokais experience nature energy of a sage without Bouchujutsu"
'Well, Ōtsutsuki have their Karma seals, and Naruto and Sasuke were able to receive the sage chakra, so it is possible'
Yuna brightened up, "Really Hagoromo-sama"
Hagoromo nodded, Yuna stood up and cheered, she then took a step forward and kissed Hagoromo on his cheeks and spoke
"I ha-have decided Hagoromo-sama I will make you l-l-like me"
Yuna's face was fully red with blush, she then ran out of the room.
Hagoromo touched his cheek, he blushed a little then shook his head and went to bed.