In the dead of night, in Isayama Naraku's study.
"Father, did you need me?"
Isayama Yomi, already in her pajamas, was suddenly summoned to her father's study.
"Sorry to disturb your rest, Yomi."
Isayama Naraku looked at Isayama Yomi with a kind smile.
"It's fine, Father. You're doing this for the family. Is there anything you need me to do?"
"Tomorrow, you'll accompany our guests into the city. Show them the local scenery and customs."
"Understood, Father."
Isayama Yomi nodded. The guests' identities indeed warranted her personal attention.
"Also, the Lion King will stay here for now. With Eiji around, your safety is not a concern."
Isayama Yomi was a little surprised to hear the Lion King would be left behind, but she obediently took out the Lion King and handed it to her father.
Seeing his well-behaved and beautiful daughter, Isayama Naraku's fatigue vanished, and the corners of his mouth turned up unconsciously.
Although Isayama Naraku appeared fine, he knew his own body. His time was running out.
He had achieved great things in his youth by risking his life, but it left him with many injuries. During the disaster three years ago when a large number of Cursed Spirits appeared collectively, he almost died. Now, he was merely clinging to life.
This was why he had been making arrangements for his daughter over the past few years, ensuring she could safely ascend to the position of Isayama family head.
Tsuchiya Kagura was still too young; it would take some time before she could become her daughter's strength.
The Izuna Family had their own ulterior motives and would inevitably seek to benefit from the Isayama Family through his daughter.
But Eiji was different. Isayama Naraku had established strict binding conditions with Eiji: if Isayama Yomi needed Eiji's help within ten years, Eiji would provide it.
While it wasn't unlimited assistance, it was enough. In this country, no one dared to ignore the stance of a Special Grade.
Ten years would be enough for his daughter and Tsuchiya Kagura to grow.
After her conversation with Isayama Naraku, Isayama Yomi didn't go to sleep with her younger sister, Tsuchiya Kagura, as usual. Instead, she returned to her room, planning tomorrow's route as she slowly drifted off to sleep.
The next day arrived quickly.
Isayama Yomi arrived at Eiji's room early in the morning.
Medea immediately informed Eiji of Isayama Yomi's visit.
The residence Isayama Naraku had arranged for Eiji was directly opposite the Isayama residence.
Medea had transformed this residence into a new base.
Barriers, familiars...
In just one night, Medea had converted the two-story building into a Magic Workshop with extremely high defensive capabilities.
The Magic Workshop was equipped with surveillance that covered the surrounding area, including the Isayama residence.
"Good morning, Yomi."
"Good morning, Eiji."
They hadn't known each other for long, but their relationship was already quite good.
Despite being a Special Grade, Eiji had no airs about him.
Isayama Yomi also preferred this more relaxed way of interacting.
"Speaking of which, is there something called Edamame Cream Kikufuku, a specialty from Sendai?"
While looking at the map of various places they could visit, Eiji spotted Sendai.
"There is. Do you like that kind?"
Isayama Yomi was a little surprised. Edamame paste was a local specialty in Sendai, but the Edamame Cream Kikufuku with added cream was a bit too sweet for most people.
Isayama Yomi hadn't expected Eiji to like something so sweet. She hadn't noticed him showing much fondness for sweet dishes when they ate together last night.
"My classmate likes it. Since we're here, let's go buy some."
I should buy a lot and make some Satoru Gojo traps later.
Eiji thought to himself.
"Leave it to me."
Isayama Yomi made a phone call, and several members of the Isayama family immediately headed to Sendai to buy Kikufuku for Eiji and his group.
"Yo, cute boys and girls."
Just as the two were about to set off, an old man with white hair and a bare, muscular torso appeared before them.
Is this a pervert?
Eiji's eye twitched. He felt like calling the police.
"Master Michael is here."
Isayama Yomi, however, greeted him with a look of accustomed familiarity.
"This is Master Michael, the most skilled blacksmith in the Isayama family. He'll be taking care of the Lion King for the next few days. Feel free to ask him anything you need."
Isayama Yomi said with a smile as she introduced the elderly blacksmith, who vaguely resembled a gorilla, to Eiji.
"I look forward to working with you."
"No problem, young man."
Soon, Master Michael led the Lion King into Eiji's house.
Medea would stay behind to research the Lion King with him.
After arranging for Master Michael, Eiji and Altoria followed Isayama Yomi to tour Miyagi Prefecture.
While it couldn't compare to Tokyo, it was still one of the most prosperous regions in the northeastern part of the island nation, with its capital, Sendai City, serving as the largest economic and cultural center nearby.
The group had a wonderful time.
Altoria also ended up with a plush lion doll in her hands.
"Here's your edamame cream kikufuku."
Isayama Yomi handed several paper bags to Eiji.
Since Eiji hadn't specified a quantity, Isayama Yomi had them buy a few extra portions.
Eiji said thank you, took out one paper bag, and then stored the rest in his shadow.
"Let's try them together."
"Thank you."
The three of them each took a kikufuku and put it in their mouths.
Sweet, soft, cloying.
Eiji swallowed the kikufuku in his mouth and took a sip of water to wash away the cloying sensation in his throat.
"It's quite sweet, isn't it?"
Seeing Eiji's reaction, Isayama Yomi knew he was overwhelmed by the sweetness.
"It really is sweet. To be able to eat several bags of something this sweet in one go, that guy Satoru is really something else."
"Satoru? You mean Satoru Gojo of the Gojo family?"
Isayama Yomi recalled the information her father had given her.
"That's right."
Another Special Grade.
Isayama Yomi mused inwardly.
The group continued their tour of Miyagi until Eiji spotted two people with pink hair.
"Do you know those two?"
Isayama Yomi looked curiously at Eiji, who had suddenly stopped.
"I've heard of them, but this is my first time seeing them."
These are Sukuna's brother and nephew.
If only there were more knowledgeable netizens.
A long time ago, netizens speculated whether Yuji Itadori and Sukuna had a blood relationship.
Sukuna's deformed body with two faces and four arms, and whether his unique ability was formed when Ryomen Sukuna devoured his twin brother in the womb.
Eiji had enjoyed that gossip back then, even wondering if Yuji Itadori would trigger his Domain Expansion effect mid-fight, embracing everyone within the four seas as brothers, and turning Sukuna into his own brother.
As it turned out, their guess was half right.
Yuji Itadori wasn't Sukuna's brother; his father, Jin Itadori, was.
Kenjaku, whether intentionally or accidentally, found the soul of Sukuna's brother reincarnated.
Then, he found an opportunity to possess his wife, Kaori Itadori, had a good time with Sukuna's brother, and they eventually had a child.
After last year's Star Plasma Vessel incident, Kenjaku abandoned Kaori Itadori's body and disappeared somewhere.
Now, Jin Itadori is raising the child himself.
When did Jin Itadori die? The plot didn't say.
Eiji scratched his head. There was still too much information missing from the plot. Perhaps Gege Akutami felt they were just background characters and didn't need detailed explanations.
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