Sarutahiko

Sarutahiko is the one who blocked the future emperor, Ninigi-no-Mikoto, on his journey to the World. The Imperial party was unsure of how to get past him or even defeat him until Ama-no-Uzume stepped forward, told Sarutahiko of their journey, and then told him off for being rude. He fell in love; no other Kami had ever dared to harangue him, the mighty Sarutahiko! So impressed was he by Ama-no-Uzume’s courage that he joined the Imperial party. He told Ama-no-Uzume that he would even help Ninigi-no-Mikoto subdue Japan, and then when they were done he would marry her. Impressed by his forthrightness, she agreed, and Ninigi-no-Mikoto was able to conquer Japan faster than hoped because of Sarutahiko’s strength and knowledge.

Since those days he’s more focused on taking trips all over with Ama-no-Uzume, getting even better with his aikido and hand-to-hand combat, and hanging out with monkeys. When he decides to help others, he’s best at showing them all their options. Amaterasu or Tsukiyomi might tell you what’s best for you or what is proper, but Sarutahiko doesn’t care about all that. He’s happy if you’re happy, even if it was a bad choice you made. Sometimes he’ll show up as a literal sign so that a person’s choices are made clear to them. Other times, when he’s annoyed with the person, he’ll show up as one of his many monkey friends and mess with the indecisive person. When he’s feeling sage he’ll be the silent guiding scarecrow in a field pointing the way, an understanding sensei, teacher, or maybe a stranger willing to give directions.

His Scions are numerous, both Kami and human. He’s well-endowed, that’s no secret, large phalluses are still left at roadside shrines as offerings to him, and he’ll get it on with anyone that strikes his fancy, if Ama-no-Uzume is unavailable. They may be married, but they’re very open about their relationship. He doesn’t care what his Scions get up to as long as they decide and do it with gusto. If being an otaku in their mom’s basement is what they want, then be the best damn otaku. Of course, if they choose to do anything with monkeys, martial arts, or taking trips, he’ll love them even more and help them out more often. Heck, combining all three, like being a zoologist who studies how monkeys in other parts of the world fight, would just be the best in Sarutahiko’s book.