Perhaps due to the alcohol, Tsuchiya Garaku gradually let down his guard, and the two chatted more and more relaxedly.
Eiji didn't feel like an impatient young man, but more like an old friend who understood him.
"I don't have my wife's physique, so I can't control Byakurei for long..."
Through Tsuchiya Garaku's narration, Eiji learned why White Heron Inugami caused sorcerers to have short lifespans.
The Summoned Spirit Byakurei, which the Tsuchimiya Family has controlled for generations, was originally a Special Grade Cursed Spirit born from the Special Grade Cursed Object Cursed Stone.
The first head of the Tsuchimiya Family, who defeated the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Byakurei, and the first head of the Isayama Family, who also defeated the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Nue, were friends.
Together, they researched a technique to activate the Cursed Objects left behind by Nue and Byakurei and control them as summoned spirits.
The first head of the Isayama Family forged the Cursed Object left by the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Nue into a Cursed Tool, which could summon a Grade 1 Shikigami Nue to aid in combat.
The head of the Tsuchimiya Family, however, chose a different method.
They buried the Cursed Object within the sorcerer's body and controlled the Summoned Spirit Byakurei through fusion with the Cursed Object.
This way, depending on the sorcerer's physique and strength, Byakurei's power would fluctuate between Grade 2 and Special Grade. If they encountered a life-or-death crisis, they could fully unleash Byakurei to exert Special Grade power. The safeguard left by the first head on the Cursed Stone would re-seal Byakurei back into the Cursed Stone after a period of time.
It is said that 400 years ago, the Tsuchimiya Family had a genius who could unleash Byakurei's power to Special Grade.
After the Gojo Family's Six Eyes and the Zenin Family's Ten Shadows Technique annihilated each other, no sorcerer with Special Grade strength had been born for a long time.
So, these brothers felt they were capable and, with the Tsuchimiya Family, wanted to expand their family's influence outwards.
As a result, they were beaten to death by a young man who arrived hearing the news, carrying a long staff and using lightning attribute jujutsu.
Looking at the results, both of their methods had their own pros and cons.
The first head of the Isayama Family's method gave the family a stable Grade 1 summoned spirit, stabilizing the lower limit.
The first head of the Tsuchimiya Family's method lowered the lower limit of the Tsuchimiya Family while increasing the upper limit.
The reason why inheritors of the Tsuchimiya Family's Summoned Spirit Byakurei have short lifespans is now clear.
They die from being eroded by the Cursed Stone.
This can be referenced by the Incarnation of Choso, Kaiso, and Akaoni.
Similarly, after swallowing a Special Grade Cursed Object, the Incarnated bodies of the three were quickly eroded and taken over by the Special Grade Cursed Object, their bodies transformed into the original forms of Choso and the other two, and their souls were suppressed.
Although it is unknown what method the first head of the Tsuchimiya Family used to slow down this process, to use Byakurei's power, one must endure the erosion of the Special Grade Cursed Object Cursed Stone.
Finally, before being completely consumed by the Special Grade Cursed Object, they initiate the next round of inheritance rituals.
"My compatibility with Byakurei isn't good, but my wife is different. She has a special physique and is the best candidate to inherit Byakurei."
Is it like the special physiques of Itadori and Kurusu Hana?
Kurusu Hana is one of the Fencers in the Culling Game, and the Angel within her is a sorcerer from a thousand years ago.
"Originally, with my wife and me, Kagura could have lived a normal life for at least 30 years, but my wife..."
"That's why I had to force Kagura to grow up quickly, grow strong enough to inherit Byakurei, and grow strong enough to protect herself."
Hearing this, Eiji finally understood why Tsuchiya Garaku was so strict with Tsuchiya Kagura.
This clumsy father was doing everything he could to accelerate his daughter's growth.
Sending his daughter to the Isayama Family was probably also for this consideration, so that Isayama Yomi and Tsuchiya Kagura could support each other in the future.
Thinking of this, Eiji suddenly felt a sense of emotion.
Look at these two fathers; they are both doing their best to love their children and pave the way for them.
Then look at those un-burnable trash from the Zenin Family.
How can the gap between people be so vast?
Watching Tsuchiya Garaku, who was already slightly tipsy, Eiji accompanied the clumsy father, who had to support the family head and his daughter's world, and chatted for a long time.
Finally, he also returned to his room, tipsy.
At first, he wasn't drunk because he was secretly cheating with Reverse Cursed Technique, but later Eiji also stopped using Reverse Cursed Technique and accompanied Tsuchiya Garaku to vent the pent-up frustrations.
The next day, at Eiji's invitation, Tsuchiya Garaku came to the residence arranged by the Isayama Family for Eiji.
"Eiji, who is this?"
Tsuchiya Garaku looked at the mature woman who appeared before him.
"Allow me to introduce Medea, she is also a sorcerer with Special Grade strength."
Upon hearing "Special Grade strength," Tsuchiya Garaku was inwardly surprised.
However, because he maintained a poker face, the surprise did not show on his face.
"Hello, Ms. Medea."
"Hello, Tsuchimiya Family Head. I will now conduct a physical examination. Please cooperate."
Medea's words made Tsuchiya Garaku a little strange.
"Medea's healing methods are very powerful; even the Treasure of the Jujutsu World in Tokyo Jujutsu High cannot compare to her. Perhaps she can resolve the... injuries on your body."
Seeing Tsuchiya Kagura, Izuna Noriyuki, and others following behind, Eiji felt it was better to say "injuries."
Most inheritors of the Tsuchimiya Family line who inherited Byakurei lived short lives, but the reason for their short lives was currently only speculation, not confirmed fact, so Eiji naturally wouldn't say anything more.
"Eh? Father is injured!"
Tsuchiya Kagura immediately stepped forward, wanting to check Tsuchiya Garaku's body, but hesitated with her hands outstretched, a little intimidated by her stern father.
"Just a minor injury, no need to worry."
Tsuchiya Garaku's calm expression reassured Tsuchiya Kagura quite a bit.
"Thank you, young friend Eiji."
Tsuchiya Garaku didn't doubt Eiji's words, whether it was the conversation he had last night, which felt like a long-overdue chat with a friend, or Eiji's Special Grade status, there was no reason for him to lie to Tsuchiya Garaku.
Eiji indeed wasn't lying.
After all, Medea had studied magic under a deity.
Before she was influenced by Cupid's Arrow and fell head over heels for Jason, Medea was a pure and beautiful princess and a priestess of a goddess.
Young Medea Lily's Noble Phantasm was to remove negative effects from everyone present and provide them with considerable healing.
"I feel like I'm just here to play, and Medea is the one doing all the work..."
Eiji muttered softly.
Strictly speaking, after arriving in Miyagi, Eiji had only really worked once.
That was the time he met Isayama Naraku.
In contrast, Medea had first acted as a secretary while Eiji was visiting, and after confirming their accommodation, she quickly set up the house as a Magic Workshop.
Then, after Eiji and Isayama Naraku reached an agreement, she began researching the Lion King, and now she was healing Tsuchiya Garaku.
Such a good employee, I must give her a raise.
Wait, Medea's salary is paid by Jujutsu High, I don't pay her
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