This Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event is truly being held in Kyoto.
However, Nobara wasn't planning on having a blast after the exchange event this time.
"I'm heading out first."
Satoru Gojo turned back to say hello before disappearing into the woods.
"He just rushed out without preparing anything, is he going to be okay?"
Utahime was the one who spoke, having already recognized Satoru Gojo's scummy nature from Shoko Ieiri.
She had also conveniently lumped Eiji and Suguru Geto, who could get along so well with Satoru Gojo, into the scummy category.
"It's fine, Gojo is strong."
"Instead of worrying about Gojo, you should worry about the students from Kyoto school."
The answer everyone gave to Utahime's question was surprisingly consistent.
"I'm going to find some Cursed Spirits first."
As soon as he finished speaking, Suguru Geto also left the group.
For this exchange event, the Kyoto school had placed quite a few Grade 3 Cursed Spirits and a few Grade 2 Cursed Spirits in the woods. The final winner would be determined by who exorcised more Cursed Spirits.
"Shall we find a place for a picnic?"
Eiji suggested.
"Huh? Aren't we going to exorcise Cursed Spirits?"
"Since Geto and Gojo are already out there, there probably isn't much left for us."
Shoko Ieiri indicated that she was non-combat personnel and hadn't come, and Altoria was clearly on Eiji's side. In the end, Utahime could only cast a pleading glance at Mei Mei.
"I'll find a place for our picnic."
Mei Mei closed her eyes with a smile.
Caw, caw.
Black Bird Manipulation activated.
The surrounding crows flew out in all directions.
Mei Mei shared vision with the crows to search for a suitable picnic spot.
"Even Mei Mei..."
Utahime looked at her classmate, whom she had always thought was very reliable, with disbelief.
"Could it be that I'm the only one who prepared seriously for the Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event and was so nervous I couldn't sleep?"
Utahime felt hurt.
"Pfft."
Eiji couldn't help but laugh.
"Wait, don't laugh."
Utahime immediately realized she had accidentally spoken her mind.
"Sorry, I just find Senior Utahime so cute, ah, I said it again."
Eiji immediately covered his mouth with a laugh.
"Show some respect to your senior!"
Utahime's fair face turned as red as a tomato, whether from anger or embarrassment.
As expected, anyone who can hang out with Satoru Gojo isn't a good person.
Utahime's conviction in this thought deepened.
A sky-blue picnic blanket, a picnic basket full of vegetable and ham sandwiches, several bags of fruit, and various juices and teas.
"That's quite a convenient ability."
Mei Mei couldn't help but exclaim.
Although her eyes were closed due to Black Bird Manipulation, the vision shared by the crows had seen Eiji constantly pulling things out of his shadow.
"Mhm, mhm."
Utahime, sitting beside him, nodded vigorously.
If only my shadow could do that too. Then I could always find a restroom to change if my clothes got dirty, I wouldn't have to worry about carrying too much when shopping, I wouldn't have to carry a bag full of makeup, and I could also...
The more Utahime thought about it, the more envious she became.
"I've found some people from Kyoto school."
Mei Mei's words interrupted Utahime's fantasy.
"How many of them? And where?"
"Three Jujutsu Sorcerers from the Kamo Family are still some distance away from us," Mei Mei said, pointing west.
"As long as they don't disturb our picnic, we don't need to worry about them," Eiji replied dismissively.
For this exchange event, the Kyoto school had dispatched nine Jujutsu Sorcerers from the first to third years. However, five of them belonged to the Kamo and Zenin families. It was no wonder these families could consistently produce Jujutsu Sorcerers.
The reason the Zenin Family could steadily cultivate Jujutsu Sorcerers was tied to their philosophy. Devoted to strength, the Zenin Family had a tradition of absorbing powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers. Because capable sorcerers received high status and excellent treatment within the family, external sorcerers were quite willing to join the Zenin Family and leave their bloodline there. These individuals would eventually adopt the Zenin surname. This was also why the Zenin Family possessed the most Cursed Techniques.
Projection Sorcery.
Heavenly Restriction.
Ten Shadows Technique.
And various other Jujutsu techniques. These were all legacies left behind as the Zenin Family continuously absorbed sorcerers from outside.
The Kamo Family, however, was different. Due to their ancestors' past glory and honor, the Kamo Family considered themselves the "orthodox" lineage of Jujutsu. Therefore, they did not absorb outside power for extended periods like the Zenin Family; instead, they developed a complete system for training their own family's Jujutsu Sorcerers. This system had consistently produced Jujutsu Sorcerers for the Kamo Family.
However, after Eiji truly looked into the Kamo Family, he felt that the reason they had maintained their brilliance for so long and remained somewhat exclusive to the outside world was all due to one person: Kenjaku. The Kamo Family had made many research achievements throughout the history of the Jujutsu World, and they also possessed many trump cards like Cursed Objects and Cursed Tools. Yet, knowing the plot, Eiji observed the Kamo Family from an omniscient perspective and realized that most of these achievements were likely related to Kenjaku.
Consider what Kenjaku had done in the story. Two events alone could connect all of this.
1. Kenjaku once possessed Kamo Noritoshi's body and cruelly created the Cursed Womb Death Paintings.
2. Kenjaku, possessing Suguru Geto's body, easily became the head of the Kamo Family.
The first point shows Kenjaku's skill in research. The second point can be viewed from a different angle. It's not that the Kamo Family immediately bowed to any strong individual; otherwise, why didn't they bow when Satoru Gojo showed up? In reality, some influential members of the Kamo Family had always known that a mysterious "ancestor" or similar figure was protecting the Kamo Family. (Kenjaku: It was just convenient to use.) The characteristic of this senior was the stitched line on his head, left by a binding vow. This is why they immediately bowed upon seeing Kenjaku possessing Suguru Geto's body later on.
This explanation makes the Kamo Family's foundation understandable. In the Culling Game, Kenjaku created and released a thousand Fencers, and later, an absurd ten million Cursed Spirits. These ten million Cursed Spirits could not possibly have been gathered in the one year since Kenjaku possessed Suguru Geto's body. It must have been Kenjaku's accumulated wealth over the past thousand years. It would be reasonable for some of this accumulated wealth to be stored within the Kamo Family.
Finally, there is the Gojo Family, the most high-profile yet also the most low-profile of the Three Great Families. Like the Kamo Family, the Gojo Family was unconcerned with absorbing outside power. The situation of the Gojo Family could be summarized in one sentence: those who are favored are always fearless. The Six Eyes are the secret to the Gojo Family's enduring prosperity. The Six Eyes were born when Master Tengen assimilated the Star Plasma Vessel 500 years ago. The Six Eyes were also born 400 years ago and ultimately resulted in a fierce battle during a martial arts tournament, leading to a mutual destruction with the head of the Zenin Family. Therefore, the interval between the births of the Six Eyes is not very long. Consequently, the Gojo Family's activities in the Jujutsu World are quite regular. When the Six Eyes are born, the Gojo Family reigns supreme in the Jujutsu World. When the Six Eyes are not born, it's perfectly fine to just sip tea and relax, watching the world go by with a sense of detached calm.
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