The Heaven Arc is the 6th canon arc of the ノラガミ Noragami series by Adachitoka. It spans chapters 55 to 72 of the manga. It has no anime adaptations.
Summary[]
Heaven sends an army to subjugate Bishamon, who is attempting to kill the Crafter. Yato campaigns for a cease-fire, and Yukine grapples with how he can best protect his master.
Story Impact[]
- The 26XXth Divine Council takes place.
- Most shrines are empty during the event.
- Bishamonten aims to kill Father, who is responsible for Tsuguha's death.
- She opens the box holding the hafuru-mono and names her Nana, after promising she'd give her a place to die. In doing so, Bishamon has committed an act of high treason.
- By helping her defend against Heaven's Execution Force and campaigning for a ceasefire, Yato is also considered a rebel.
- After being defeated by Yato, Takemikazuchi advocates for Heaven to hear out the rebels. He too becomes considered a rebel.
- As Sekki, Yukine hastily encourages Yato to cut down Bishamon to stop her from killing Father, who is Yato's lifeline. Bishamon survives but remains comatose while recovering from this injury.
- The Trial by Pledge occurs, which exonerates the rebels.
- Amaterasu is revealed and confirmed to have been the young goddess who told Kofuku about the Soul Summoning during the Yomi Arc.
Character Debuts[]
- Kiun (human form)
- Inari
- Stationmaster Tama
- Arahabaki
- Nana
- Mikagami
- Mitama
- Mitsurugi
- Sakuya-bime
- Kagutsuchi
- Shinatsuhiko
- Tsuhiro (vessel form only)
- Yatagarasu
- Kaun
- Saiun
- Miun
- Sekiun
- Shiiho (vessel form only)
Abilities & Terms Introduced[]
- Kaikatsu: The effects of the spell Inko can be forcibly broken.
- Lightning Ward Incantation: Shinki can use a song to dispel lightning.
- Arrest: A curse that can be used to ensnare a target.
- Amaterasu's shinki reversal: Amaterasu has the ability to revert any shinki back to their human form, even if they do not belong to her.
- Bell: An ability used by Mikagami.
- Amaterasu's seal: With the help of Mitsurugi, Amaterasu can seal shinki into a small stone box.
Battles & Events[]
- 26XXth Divine Council
- Bishamonten & Nana vs. the Heavens
- Takemikazuchi vs. Yato
- Bishamonten & Nana vs. Father & Chiki
- Trial by Pledge