Yadagami-sama

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**Yadagami-sama** (夜蛇やだ神様, *Yadagami-sama*, lit. Snake God of the Night) is a deity and the protector of Yada Village since ancient times. It is a living legend because there are still reports of Yadagami-sama's "power of disappearance."

## Yadagami Shrine

Just outside the village is a waterfall which is, according to the Yadagami legend, the deity's birthplace. Only villagers are allowed to be near the waterfall.

By the waterfall, a small shrine for Yadagami-sama was erected as a thanks for protecting Yada Village during the Warring States period (1563-1700). Every day, villagers bring offerings to the shrine.

The shrine is a "treasure trove of data." An enormous snakeskin, fangs, and eyeballs are kept there alongside ancient scrolls and manuscripts about Yadagami-sama. One of those scrolls is a picture scroll depicting Yadagami-sama curled around a man.

## History

15 years ago, there were plans to construct a dam by Yada Village. Heavy machines were transported to the village, but they mysteriously vanished prior to the planned construction. The construction plans were subsequently shelved. Four years later in the summer, Spitz and Shepherd Feier visited the village. One night, Shepherd disappeared without a trace. Both incidents were attributed to Yadagami-sama and its power of disappearance.

Furthermore, Muroi once fell unconscious deep in the mountains, but woke up lying at the foot of the mountain. He believes Yadagami-sama brought him there. It is also believed that Yadagami-sama killed a surveyor out of rage for wanting to destroy the village by building a dam.

It is later revealed that the mayor was responsible for the incident 15 years ago and the surveyor's death. Furthermore, Shepherd willingly hid in the mountains for eleven years after learning some forbidden information and becoming the target of a certain organization. He was the one who saved Muroi.

## Trivia

* Sudden, heavy rain is known as "Yadagami-sama's Scowl."

## References

1. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 16
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, page 9
3. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 25
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, page 7
5. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, page 5
6. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 13
7. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, pages 11
8. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 20, pages 4-5
9. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 12
10. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 20
11. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, pages 9-10
12. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 19, page 10
13. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, pages 24-25
14. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 20, pages 15-16
15. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 20, pages 3-9
16. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 20, pages 14-16
17. ↑ *Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective* manga; Chapter 18, page 19