Trial by Pledge

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A Trial by Pledge (誓 (うけい) の儀 (ぎ) , Ukei no gi^?), often shortened to Pledge (誓 (うけい) , Ukei^?), is a divination that determines the law of Heaven. According to Takemikazuchi, it is the only permissible method of appealing Heaven's judgement.

Rules

The rules of the Trial by Pledge are stated or implied to be as follows:

• With the exception of Amaterasu and the participants in the Pledge, no one is permitted to stand. All other gods are expected to remain bowing on their knees.
• Once a god requests a Pledge, Amaterasu is obligated to carry it out.
• Amaterasu must wager her three sacred treasures (Mikagami, Mitama, and Mitsurugi). This side represents Heaven's current judgement.
• Three gods must wager the lives of their guideposts. This side represents the opposition to Heaven's current judgement.
• Amaterasu strikes both the wagers simultaneously; the side that is beheaded is determined to be in the wrong. This is repeated until either side survives 2 out of 3 rounds.
• A Trial by Pledge may be initiated before three gods volunteer. It is unspecified what happens if a second or third god does not step up to provide a wager.

Synopsis

Tenjin requests a Trial by Pledge in order to have Bishamonten, Yato, and Yukine pardoned. According to Amaterasu, should the ritual find them guilty, it would result in death or confinement. The Pledge begins in Chapter 71 and ends in Chapter 72.

The 1st round.

The 2nd round.

The 3rd round.

First Round

Tenjin wagers Tsuyu and Amaterasu wagers Mitsurugi. The round ends in favor of Heaven.

Second Round

Ebisu wagers Kunimi and Amaterasu wagers Mitama. The round ends in favor of the rebels.

Third Round

Kofuku wagers Daikoku and Amaterasu wagers Mikagami. The round ends in favor of the rebels. As a result, Heaven is deemed to be in the wrong, Tsuyu is revived, and Yato, Yukine, and Bishamon are pardoned.