“Izanami chose her targets wisely,” Yumei said from ahead of them as they entered another cave. The rocky ground had grown rougher, sloping downward. Grave markers no longer interrupted the natural stone caverns. “She eliminated Inari first,” he continued. “He connected the other three Kunitsukami and maintained a loose acquaintanceship with the Amatsukami. Without him, the lines of communication were broken. Had any of the others disappeared first, he would have noticed. “She captured Susano next. As a known recluse, he was unlikely to be missed for some time, reducing the chances that
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