The Japanese mythology "KOJIKI"

The Underground World

After Ohnamuchi was killed twice by Yaso gods, he went to Nenokatasu to ask Susanoh to help him. Nenokatasu was the underground world located at the end of the slope of Hades.

After Susanoh retired he moved there, because he wanted to live near Hades where his mother Izanami was.

Ohnamuchi

Is it possible that the legendary hero is a mama's boy? What a surprise...

He kept on walking and found a big palace at the end of the slope.

Ohnamuchi

It must be here. A gorgeous house like this suits the hero.

When he tried to knock the door, someone came out abruptly.

Suseri

Oh!

He bumped into a young lady. She screamed with a small voice.

Ohnamuchi

Oops! Excuse me. Are you OK?

Suseri

Sorry, I didn't expect a guest here...

When they looked at each other, they felt the atmosphere changing drastically. Even though it was their first meeting, they were sure that they would hit it off.

Ohnamuchi

I can't avert my eyes away from her...

Then they kissed as if they were dragged by each other.

Ohnamuchi

Hmm...I shouldn't do it at the entrance of other people's house.

Ohnamuchi thought so, but he couldn't stop it.

They kept on kissing and the lady stepped back a little. When her feet touched a big stone on the road, she sat down on it directly. Ohnamuchi happened to fall on her.

Ohnamuchi

Can I make love so instantly...? What should I do if someone comes...?

In spite of his worry, he kissed her at her collar bone.

Suseri

Ah...!

Ohnamuchi

Err..It's too good to stop.

Ohnamuchi stopped thinking.

A little while later...

Ohnamuchi

I'm super super terribly sorry!!!

Ohnamuchi apologised with wearing only his pants. They actually had done it. He didn't have any other choice but to apologise deeply.

Ohnamuchi

I didn't come here to shag but...

Suseri

No, no need to apologise...I also...

She bowed in her slip. It was quite bizarre.

Ohnamuchi

Err...Sorry. I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Ohnamuchi. I came here to see Mr. Susanoh. This is his house, isn't it?

Suseri

Oh, Yes. I'm Suseri. I'm a daughter of Susanoh.

Ohnamuchi

What? A daughter?

He went pale.

Ohnamuchi

Oh my god!! I should have known that! It is obvious that a young lady in his house is his daughter.

She chuckled.

Suseri

No worry. Rumor has it that Dad was violent before, but he is quite gentle now.

Ohnamuchi

Oh, sorry. No offence.

Suseri

Come on in. I'll let you get through to him....if you put on your clothes.

Ohnamuchi

Yes, of course. Thank you.

She ushered him to Sasanoh. Their palace was huge.

Ohnamuchi

I might lose my way in such a big house...

Ohnamuchi thought.
She pointed at a room with a big door and whispered.

Suseri

Here.

He felt nervous.

Suseri

Dad, are you there? Here is a guest for you.

He peeked into the room behind her.

Ohnamuchi

Is that a....picture of dragon and tiger? Almost everything is red and gold... It is like....like the room of Japanese Mafia.

Susanoh answered in a deep threatening voice.

Susanoh

Eh? It's been ages. Who is it? Come on in. By the way, you look red, Suseri. Do you have a fever?

Suseri

Oh? Do I? Err...maybe it's just your imagination! Hey, Mr.Ohnamuchi. Come in. Come in.

Ohnamuchi

Ye...Yes!! Thank you very much!!

Ohnamuchi

Oh! I feel too nervous!

Susanoh looked at him.

Ohnamuchi

Oh! No! He was glaring at meee! It's quite frightening!!!

Ohnamuchi

Err...nice to meet you, Mr. Susanoh. I'm Ohnamuchi. I'm one of your offspring.

Susanoh

I know. Why did you come here?

Susanoh kept on glaring.

Ohnamuchi

Haha...Please don't look at me like that...It's our first time to meet, isn't it? Err.......

Ohnamuchi

I was nearly killed by my half-brothers. To be honest I was killed twice. I know it is embarrassing but I actually came here to ask for your help.

Susanoh

Eh? Hey, what a sissy bloke! You should manage it by yourself.

Ohnamuchi

Please....please don't say so. If I go back to Izumo, they'll come to kill me again! I don't want to die one more time...

Susanoh

What the hell!! Are you really my great-great-grand son? Why are you so weak?

Susanoh

...Hum, but I can't dismiss my offspring. You can use one of our rooms. Stay there tonight.

Ohnamuchi

Wow!! Thank you so much!!

Susanoh ushered him to a room.

Just when Ohnamuchi looked inside the room, he was shocked.

Ohnamuchi

Mr.Susanoh....What is the room?

Susanoh

Eh? It's obvious. It's the guest room of snakes.

Ohnamuchi

Guest room? Isn't it a jail? Why the hell there is a room of snakes in the first place!? Are there any uses other than torture?

Ohnamuchi

Err...Mr.Susanoh...I think there are so many snakes that I can't lie down...

Susanoh

Ehh???? Will you dare to go against me? Do you have any complaints even though I kindly allowed you to stay here?

Ohnamuchi

Noooooo!! It's so frightening!!! He must be Mafia!!!

Ohnamuchi

No!! I'm honored. I love snakes!!

Susanoh

Good. You can use the sheets in that box. There are also poisonous snakes in it, so take care of yourself. I'm off to bed now. Bye.

Ohnamuchi

Good night. Mr. Susanoh.

Susanoh went back to his room.

Ohnamuchi

Sigh...Who is the gentle dad? ......Or...has he already realised that?

While Ohnamuchi was wondering, someone called him from behind.

Suseri

Ohnamuchi!

Ohnamuchi

Suseri!

Suseri

Hush-hush! I brought you a scarf. Dad doesn't know about it.

The scarf didn't look useful for avoiding snakes.

Ohnamuchi

I'm very glad to have your support, but I don't think it will work.

Suseri

No. Let me explain. This is a snake scarf. If you swing it three times, snakes will be asleep.

When Ohnamuchi swang it three times as she had said, all snakes fell asleep and didn't move.

Ohnamuchi

Wow!! It's fantastic! Thank you, Suseri. I think I can sleep here.

Then he could manage his first night at Susanoh's palace.

However, it was just the beginning of his ordeals...

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