As the council of the gods continued their discussions, a new voice spoke up. It was the voice of the Buddha, who had been meditating in a nearby cave and had sensed the gathering of the gods.
The Olympians and the Japanese deities looked at the Buddha in surprise. They had heard of his teachings and his enlightenment, but they had never imagined that he would join them in their council.
The Buddha approached Zeus and bowed low. "I come to offer my assistance in this conflict," he said. "I have achieved enlightenment, and I know the path to peace and understanding. Perhaps my teachings can be of help to you."
Zeus nodded in respect. "We welcome you, Buddha," he said. "We are all here to find a way to end this conflict and bring peace to the worlds. If you have a path to enlightenment, we will listen to what you have to say."
The Buddha began to speak, his words calm and measured. He spoke of the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment. He spoke of the impermanence of all things, and the importance of compassion and understanding. As he spoke, the Olympians and the Japanese deities listened in rapt attention, realizing that his teachings could be applied not just to the conflict they faced, but to their own lives and the lives of those they governed.
When the Buddha had finished speaking, Zeus spoke up. "Your teachings are wise, Buddha," he said. "They offer us a path to peace and understanding that we may have overlooked. We will take them to heart and see how we can apply them to our own struggles."
The gods and goddesses of Olympus and Japan bowed in agreement. They knew that they had much to learn from the Buddha, and that his teachings would help guide them on their path to victory. They left the council with a new sense of purpose and determination, knowing that they were not just fighting a war, but striving to create a better world for all beings.