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Chapter 8.5: The tranquility of a mortal

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Fellow mortals and champions of humanity,

We stand on the brink of annihilation, facing a force of unimaginable fury. Takemikazuchi, the lightning god, has declared his intent to shatter the world we hold dear. His wrath seeks to erase our existence, but today, I stand before you to say, "Not while we draw breath."

Takemikazuchi’s anger is born of old grievances, but it is our strength, our resolve, and our unity that will turn the tide. His disdain for humanity blinds him to the very essence of what makes us resilient. We are not defined by our flaws, but by our capacity to rise above them. Our imperfections do not make us weak; they make us human. And it is this humanity that binds us together in defiance of his tyranny.

We have built societies that stand as testaments to our will to survive and to thrive. Our cities, our art, our advancements in knowledge and compassion are achievements that no god can fully comprehend. They are our legacy, carved from the sweat and dreams of countless generations. Takemikazuchi's destruction would be a strike at the heart of this legacy, but we will not let it fall.

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We will face his storm with the strength of our spirit and the unity of our cause. We will defend our homes, our families, and our very right to exist. We will show him that our resolve cannot be shattered by mere lightning, nor our hope extinguished by his rage.

So, let us rally together, not as individuals, but as a single, unyielding force. Let us fight not with hatred, but with the courage and determination that have defined humanity since time immemorial. We will not cower in the face of his wrath. Instead, we will stand firm, with the conviction that our worth is greater than any storm he can conjure.

To Takemikazuchi, I say this: Your lightning may strike, but it will never break the spirit of humanity. We will rise from the ashes of your rage, stronger and more united than ever. This is our world, our fight, and we will not surrender it to the likes of you.

- Abe no seimei