Chapter-1
June 18, 2000. Sunny, temperature 28°C, wind force 3. Suitable for outdoor sports. Take precautions against sunburn.
Kyoto, the Zenin family estate.
The newly appointed head of the Zenin clan, Zenin Naobito, took a sip of "Juyondai" sake, a sake renowned for its entirely handcrafted brewing and high quality. Its products have a rich flavor and a strong fruity aroma, making them suitable for those who appreciate high-quality sake.
He let out a hiccup, his body trembled slightly, and his cheeks flushed.
"Is this the brat? Which generation of the collateral line is he? We just discovered him to be a talented sorcerer a few days ago? What kind of cursed technique does he possess?"
Looking at Zenin Naobito, whose speech was somewhat unclear, Zenin Ogi frowned, a barely perceptible hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.
This position should have been his! If it weren't for those two useless guys who dragged him down, how could he have lost to this drunkard!
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यह वीनर्स नकली दांतों से 300 गुना बेहतर है! और कीमत बहुत सस्ती है
But out of pride, he swallowed his anger and said to the man in front of him:
"Zenin Kiyoshi, the twenty-seventh generation of a collateral branch, has always lived in other countries. He recently came to Tokyo for tourism and encountered a Grade 2 cursed spirit. His parents are dead, and the little ghost who survived is named Zenin Kiyoshi. He was saved by Gojo Satoru from the Gojo family (Six Eyes)."
They originally planned to send him back directly, but later discovered he was also a sorcerer, though his innate cursed energy wasn't strong, so he probably wouldn't amount to much. However, he was still better than those useless sorcerers who weren't even sorcerers, so they kept him.
At this point, Zenin Ogi raised an eyebrow slightly, as if he were thinking of a face that he found somewhat repulsive.
Although his movements were very discreet, they were all seen by the drunken Zenin Naobito.
But he didn't say anything. He just took another big gulp of wine, and a few drops of clear liquid dripped from the corner of his mouth, which was covered with stubble, onto Zenin Kiyoshi's information sheet.
"Since he was saved by that brat Gojo Satoru, his life naturally belongs to him. The Zenin family doesn't owe any other family a favor."
That brat Gojo Satoru is 12 years old now, right? Recently, the Gojo family has been planning to send him directly to Tokyo Jujutsu High for foster care, right?
So, let's send that brat Kiyoshi from the Zenin family to Zenin Toji's place to take care of him for a while. Anyway, that guy is leaving soon, so let him take care of the new guy. It'll also leave him with some memories of home.
As for that brat, he'll be sent to Tokyo Jujutsu High at the end of this month to repay Gojo Satoru's favor. After graduation, he can return to serve the family!
A faint taste of sake flowed from the mouth of Zenin Naobito, and in his drunken state, he sealed the fate of Zenin Kiyoshi.
"Zenin Toji doesn't even have any techniques! He's... not suitable for mentoring newcomers! What you're doing is simply..."
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Before Zenin Ogi could finish speaking, Zenin Naobito, with his eyes closed, exhaled a strong odor of sake, the smell of which made one's brow furrow slightly.
"This is the clan chief's order!"
Upon hearing this, Zenin Ogi tugged at the fan, glanced at the completely drunk Zenin Naobito with an unfriendly expression, and left without saying anything.
Hearing the heavy, somewhat hurried and disrespectful footsteps leave, Zenin Naobito slightly opened his eyes, glanced at the documents on the table that were half-soaked with wine, and sighed.
The Zenin family is not a good place...
Meanwhile, in Zenin Toji's courtyard, Zenin Kiyoshi was led to the door of this somewhat secluded room by a man with a gloomy face. Smelling the somewhat unpleasant smell inside, he was still a little dazed for a moment.
Having transmigrated into this corpse in just one day, so many changes have occurred, and now he has even been sent to the Zenin family. This makes Zenin Kiyoshi feel a bit of a twist of fate.
Every day, I intensely read and debated on Tieba, diligently replying to posts like "Genius Originium," "Challenger," "Huh? I'm fighting Sukuna?" and "We are pure love," but I fell asleep and ended up in a time warp. Who could have imagined such an ending?
I remember when I first transmigrated, a monster with two faces and a mouth full of blood was about to swallow me, but just as it opened its mouth, a silver-haired boy in sunglasses ripped the monster's head off.
Then he looked at Zenin Kiyoshi with a smile and asked with a hint of teasing:
"Hey~ Are you alright?"
When he asked these questions, Gojo Satoru lowered his head slightly, his sunglasses drooping a little, revealing his beautiful eyes, as clear as the sky.
Zenin Kiyoshi looked at Gojo Satoru in front of him. Although he was still immersed in the huge shock of death and transmigration, he instinctively thanked Gojo Satoru.
Upon hearing this, Gojo Satoru's lips curled up slightly, and he shook his head at Zenin Kiyoshi. His silver-white hair shimmered in the sunlight, like a reed bed.
"You're one of the rare guys who actually says thank you to me. Here, this is a Coke I just bought. It's ice cold, I haven't had it yet."
Gojo Satoru tossed a can of Coke over to Zenin Kiyoshi, who instinctively caught it. The can still had a few condensed dewdrops on it, and it felt a little cold in his hand.
After that, before Zenin Kiyoshi could say anything, Gojo Satoru had already left without leaving a trace, like wisps of cloud swept away by a gentle breeze.
At that very moment, a melodious voice echoed in Zenin Kiyoshi's mind:
"Gojo Satoru's favorability +20, current favorability: 20/100 (slightly favorable)."
It has been detected that Gojou's favorability has reached 20%, unlocking a 10% ability bonus for the target character!
Current bonuses: Limitless 10%, Six Eyes 10%, total cursed energy 10%
Note: For every 20 points increase in a character's favorability, the next stage of boost will be unlocked. The preview bonus for the next stage is 30%.
This system is dedicated to collecting favorability points, striving to create a succubus physique for you.
Although the subsequent notes left Zenin Kiyoshi with a question mark, feeling that unprecedented surge of power, Zenin Kiyoshi still felt somewhat unreal.
But... can just saying thank you really increase favorability by so much?
What did the people who saved Gojo Satoru before him call him? A monster?
Just as Zenin Kiyoshi was lost in thought, a somewhat impatient and lazy voice came from inside:
"Only trash can live in a place as filthy as mine. Sending a sorcerer here? The old man's brain has been ruined by alcohol, and are you ruined too? This place is only suitable for trash like me, so don't bother me."
Hearing that voice, Zenin Jinichi's face showed a hint of disgust. He shoved Zenin Kiyoshi and then said:
"You have no right to refuse the old man's orders. This guy is the same type as Mai, which is basically useless..."
Before Zenin Kiyoshi could finish speaking, Zenin Toji had already appeared very close to them without either of them noticing.
At this moment, Zenin Toji was less than 20 centimeters away from his older brother, and he could even hear the other's slightly faster heartbeat.
The next moment, he grabbed Zenin Kiyoshi's collar and pulled him behind him, then glanced at Zenin Jinichi, whose face was somewhat dark, and said in a somewhat indifferent tone:
"I'll take this job for the old man's sake, but the rest of the stuff should go out. I don't welcome anyone here."
Chapter-2
"The reason I brought you here is purely because I couldn't refuse what that bastard old man said, not because of you. That room is yours from now on. It's a bit messy in there, so clean it up yourself. I'll save you a portion of the food. The bathroom is over there for showering and washing up."
The bedding is still summer-like, so it's not cold. Just find somewhere to sleep, and don't bother me with anything else.
After saying these words, Zenin Toji seemed to have all her strength drained away, and collapsed onto the sofa, staring blankly at the TV.
Zenin Kiyoshi glanced at the content playing on the television, or rather, it wasn't even a program, just a television commercial.
The slightly exaggerated performance and noisy dialogue actually fit the social environment of Kyoto today.
"Very few people watch advertisements so carefully."
Zenin Kiyoshi's voice rang out, but he did not receive a response from Zenin Toji.
The man remained seated on the sofa, completely ignoring Zenin Kiyoshi's intentions.
Zenin Kiyoshi wasn't surprised by Zenin Toji's distant attitude; in fact, this was the normal attitude Zenin Toji should have had towards him.
The reason he chose to stay behind was probably not only to repay the favor to Zenin Naobito, but also because he felt a little empathy for his past self.
However, this empathy was destined to last only a short time, and he had already begun to slowly push the past and himself toward the precipice.
For him, everything about the Zenin family should be negated, including himself.
But sometimes, even when I think I'm beyond help, seeing similar past experiences still stirs up some emotions within me.
"Where's the food?"
"Go find the kitchen yourself. If you can't cook, just eat instant noodles. At your age, you could survive even if you were eating tree bark."
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When he said these words, Zenin Toji paused slightly, as if he had thought of something, then shook his head and said no more.
It's best not to eat tree bark unless you're absolutely desperate to survive.
Upon hearing this, Zen nods and then walks towards the kitchen.
The body is about eleven or twelve years old, and looks to be about the same age as Gojo Satoru.
Most children this age are strictly forbidden from entering the kitchen, since no one knows what they might do there.
But Zenin Kiyoshi was different; within his young body resided the soul of an adult.
He wasn't surprised by Zenin Toji's aloofness and indifference. Anyone who had experienced his past would likely have harbored resentment towards the Zenin family.
Zenin Kiyoshi decided to try some of his own methods to ease Zenin Toji's sense of distance from him, starting with cooking a proper meal.
There weren't many ingredients in the kitchen, and the meat in the refrigerator had no expiration date on the label. The stove was covered with a layer of grease and dust, and it looked like it hadn't been used for a while.
Zenin Kiyoshi picked up a piece of meat and put it into the pool to thaw. Just then, a faint cursed energy came from not far away, carrying an extremely uncomfortable feeling.
He subconsciously raised his head. Although he only had 10% of the Six Eyes ability, it still provided Zenin Kiyoshi with a fairly excellent ability to observe.
Almost the instant the aura appeared, Zenin Kiyoshi had already pinpointed its source.
A **Grade 3 cursed spirit**? The house where the **Zenin Ogi** is located?\]
After entering the Zenin estate, Zenin Kiyoshi recognized the main buildings around him, and the direction from which the aura of the cursed spirit had come was where Zenin Ogi lived.
Zenin Kiyoshi sensed that aura and frowned slightly.
First, the Zenin estate is protected by a barrier, so a cursed spirit could not possibly infiltrate this inner area, let alone even get into the outer perimeter.
Secondly, from the previous conversation between Zenin Jinichi and Zenin Jinichi, it can be seen that the current head of the Zenin family should be Zenin Naobito. In the entire Zenin family, only his face can earn Jinji's respect.
Third, when I came here before, I saw some fireworks that had not been cleaned up yet, as well as a few faint cries of babies.
Based on the second and third points, we can basically conclude the current situation: it should be the month that the sisters Zenin Maki and Mai were born, and it is also in this month that the position of head of the Zenin family has fallen to Zenin Naobito.
This greatly displeased Zenin Ogi, who had always considered himself the next head of the family, believing that he was no less capable than Zenin Naobito in any way.
But the reality before him forced him to start making excuses for his failure.
Ultimately, the excuse came down to his two newborn children.
Because they were detected at birth as extremely rare twin sorcerers, such sorcerers are cursed or bound by the heavens at birth!
Under the influence of this constraint, his two daughters became mediocre people with no outstanding abilities, or even useless people!
In Zenin Ogi's view, this was the main reason why he hadn't become the head of the family.
In order to wash away this shame, Zenin Ogi chose to erase her own stain by killing the Zenin sisters, Maki and Mai!
This emotion reached its peak today when dealing with the Zenin Kiyoshi incident. The phrase "the clan leader's order" that Zenin Naobito reprimanded him with made Zenin Ogi hate him to the point of almost grinding his teeth to powder.
Driven by this power, a cursed object brought into the Zenin estate by human hands appeared vividly before the two newborn sisters.
It was a monster with six arms, covered in dark red fur. No one knew what it was, but its mouth was emitting a strong, disgusting stench, and it kept swallowing saliva at the two babies.
From Zenin Kiyoshi's perspective, this scene was crystal clear.
At present, Zenin Kiyoshi has two choices.
First, he can ignore it and continue cooking his own meals, ignoring the subsequent plot developments.
Secondly, it's about acting bravely and choosing to help others, regardless of whether the plot will change afterward.
And clearly, Zenin Kiyoshi's departure from the room already signifies his current choice.
Chapter-3
The sunlight was actually quite dazzling, but cursed spirits are different from ghosts in the traditional sense. They are not afraid of the sunlight, and some cursed spirits even enjoy reading on the beach.
Zenin family houses are traditional Japanese residential houses, characterized by the sakuza style.
With gray and yellowish-brown as the base colors, it emphasizes the roughness of objects and pursues a unique style that finds perfection in imperfection.
However, the "imperfections" that a house is supposed to be perfect for are actually seen as flaws when applied to people.
What does it feel like and experience for a father to kill his two daughters with his own hands?
The Zenin Ogi might offer an answer to this question.
Feeling a little reluctant? Not really, but when he actually placed that ugly cursed spirit into his home, a strange feeling still welled up in his heart.
He didn't know how to describe the feeling. Perhaps it was a sense of relief? Or perhaps it was reluctance to part with his two newborn children?
But more than anything, there was a deep-seated sense of resentment.
It seemed that killing those two kids who were holding him back would resolve most of his resentment.
But is that really the case? Perhaps the answer is already in the heart of the Zenin Ogi.
However, sometimes things are not meant to prove right or wrong; their only purpose is to prove that one is not wrong.
It was a cursed spirit whose entire body looked as if it had been skinned alive; with each step it took, a little sticky liquid would flow down its bloody body.
The cursed spirit, panting heavily, took steps toward the two children who were lying in the stroller.
Even from such a distance, Zenin Ogi could still smell the stench emanating from the cursed spirit's breath. He frowned, his steps faltered slightly, and even the fingers resting on the sword at his waist seemed to waver a little.
But after a cicada chirped, he suddenly turned around and walked away. He was no less capable than the Zenin Naobito!
How can a child hold their parents back?!
Now that things have really come to this, the only way for them to avoid holding themselves back and to wash away their shame is to die!
Die! Die! Die! Die!
This is not my fault! It's your fault! It's your fault for not being born with my powerful bloodline of sorcerers!
You brought this death upon yourselves! I was merely helping you end this painful life sooner!
Even if you survive, you definitely won't be happy in the future!
If you had an adult way of thinking, you would be able to understand me, you would understand me, you should understand me!
I'm doing this for your own good!
So, just go die, my daughters!
Just as Zenin Ogi's figure disappeared into the courtyard corridor, the ugly cursed spirit walked to the vicinity of the baby carriage. At this moment, it lowered its head, its whole body resembling a skinned toad, but with long black hair that could almost drag on the ground.
It tilted its head, foul-smelling mucus oozing from its mouth, and made strange noises from its throat.
"My child, my child! My child! My child!"
The voice grew more urgent and shrill, and the cursed energy surrounding his body surged like boiling water.
Just as the two sisters were about to die, a figure that wasn't very tall appeared next to the stroller.
The figure appeared at an extremely fast speed, and no one could see his movement trajectory at all. It was as if he appeared out of thin air!
Zenin Toji was standing at the window on the second floor of his house, squinting at Zenin Kiyoshi standing next to the stroller. A faint look of surprise appeared on his face. He had just seen it. Zenin Kiyoshi did not run over. Instead, he teleported directly to the stroller from where he was standing.
That's... a spatial generation technique?!
Why was this guy placed here with me? What exactly does the old man want?
Zenin Toji didn't quite understand Zenin Naobito's meaning for a moment, but what he didn't know was that, currently, no one else in the entire world besides him knew that Zenin Kiyoshi could use the skill of spatial teleportation.
Just as Zenin Ogi was still lost in thought, Zenin Ogi looked at the two unharmed little ones in the stroller in front of him, and a look of lingering fear appeared on his face.
If I had arrived any later, those two babies would probably have died here.
Although the Maki and Mai sisters lived to their teens unharmed in the original story, Zenin Kiyoshi did not dare to gamble.
After all, his appearance did bring about some differences between the Zenin family and the original story, and any slight change could cause huge fluctuations in the original plot. For Zenin Kiyoshi, who is still relatively weak at the moment, changing the plot in advance is not a good thing.
This is the main reason why he is here.
Secondly, there was another reason, which was that, deep down, he didn't want the two sisters to die here.
They deserve a future of their own, instead of a tragic childhood burdened by the name of a Zenin.
Since you're going to try and build goodwill, you might as well go all the way.
Moreover, based on Zenin Toji's previous performance, Zenin Kiyoshi was actually certain of one thing.
That man, who looked utterly dejected, was not as numb to the extent he appeared.
At least the moment he pulled him over, Zenin Kiyoshi could sense that the other person wasn't doing it out of respect for Zenin Naobito, but simply because he didn't want to see that thing happen again.
Zenin Toji's pull might have been for Zenin Kiyoshi, or it might have been for his own past, but in any case, his pull proved that Zenin Toji would definitely not sit idly by and do nothing about Maki and Mai's situation.
Therefore, Zenin Kiyoshi was certain that the moment he stepped out of Zenin Toji's house, the other party must have already paid some attention to him.
Even if I am not able to stop it when the time comes, Zenin Toji can serve as another protective umbrella.
Of course, Zenin Kiyoshi wasn't entirely certain whether this protective umbrella would be opened.
But there are not many things in the world that can be absolutely accomplished; sometimes you have to face those risks.
Zenin Kiyoshi stood in front of the stroller, and behind him was the ugly cursed spirit with its mouth open, ready to tear at him.
The other person's teeth were still stained with bits of flesh, and bright red meat strands danced between their teeth, exuding an almost suffocatingly bloody smell.
Such an attack, however, could not cause the slightest harm to Zenin Kiyoshi at this moment. Instead, it was as if it was blocked by an invisible wall, and could only stay not far from Zenin Kiyoshi, unable to move an inch.
Chapter-4
Although it only has about 10% of Gojo Satoru's abilities, it is more than enough for a Grade 3 cursed spirit.
But Zenji knew he couldn't delay any longer; the total amount of cursed energy within him was being consumed at an alarming rate.
According to Zenji Qing's own calculations, if he continued to maintain this Limitless, his cursed energy would be completely exhausted in about one or two minutes.
This is not because Zenji Sei has any misunderstanding about Gojo Satoru's 10% value, but rather a specific judgment based on the actual situation.
First, Gojo Satoru's total cursed energy is actually not that much. At least, unlike monsters like Okkotsu Yuta and Ryomen Sukuna who have almost unlimited cursed energy, Gojo Satoru's total cursed energy is only at a slightly above-average level for a normal person.
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The reason he was able to perform almost the same as the total number of Sukuna spirits in battle was mainly due to Six Eyes' perfect and precise control over his own cursed energy.
Simply put, Gojo Satoru has 100 cursed energy points. If someone releases a spell with the same power as Gojo Satoru, it will consume 10 cursed energy points. However, 30% of these 10 cursed energy points are actually wasted. In the remaining portion, there are also some unnecessary cursed energy wastages.
However, Gojo Satoru, who possesses Six Eyes, is different. For him, to reach the same level of combat power as others, he only needs to use less than 2 points of cursed energy with the help of his Six Eyes.
This is the perfect application of Six Eyes' own cursed energy. It's like Gojo Satoru using any technique and getting positive buffs such as reduced cursed energy cost and increased cursed energy regeneration.
With these two positive buffs, Gojo Satoru's regeneration speed of his cursed energy is much faster than that of ordinary people. As a result, Gojo Satoru often has a state where his cursed energy is completely inexhaustible.
However, for Zenjiro Kiyoshi, who only reached 10% of his potential, he was far from achieving a state of balanced expenditure.
That short teleportation of about fifty meters just now almost drained one-third of Zenjutsu Qing's cursed energy.
He had to use his remaining cursed energy to eliminate the cursed spirit before him within this timeframe.
However, he currently only possesses 10% of Gojo Satoru's abilities, and he is completely clueless about how to use things like "Blue" or "Red".
He wasn't even entirely sure how to project his cursed energy. The reason he was able to use teleportation was because Zenji Kiyoshi had personally demonstrated it to him after obtaining Gojo Satoru's abilities.
Zenjiro wasn't a genius, but he learned this almost instinctive skill after seeing it once, somewhat like solving a problem by applying a formula.
He couldn't use things like Red and Blue, which didn't even have formulas.
So... how can we solve this problem as quickly as possible?
There's only one answer...call for backup!
Zenji knew that even if he killed the cursed spirit here, it would be of no real effect.
As long as the Zenin Ogi doesn't extinguish the desire to kill his own daughter, then
Even if you kill the cursed spirit in front of you, there will be a continuous stream of other cursed spirits appearing.
If we want to resolve this matter completely, or at least prevent the same thing from happening again in the short term, then we must make a big fuss about it.
However, the process of making a scene should not appear too deliberate, since Zenin Kiyoshi cannot afford to offend Zenin Ogi.
Having no relatives or friends, he had to tread carefully every step of the way in this world of sorcery, where danger lurked everywhere, just to possibly reach the other side.
So, frankly speaking, there's really only one way to make this process seem less abrupt.
Natural disaster!
In this world, man-made disasters will be investigated to the end, but natural disasters are different, as they are caused by factors beyond our control.
How to artificially create natural disasters is actually what Zenin Ogi and Zenin Kiyoshi are doing right now.
The only difference is that one wants to harm people, and the other wants to save them.
Now, there is only one path in front of Zenji Sei: lure the cursed spirit to the kitchen of Zenji Sen's house and ignite the natural gas there.
By 1970, Japan had already laid complete gas pipelines in major cities such as Osaka and Tokyo. Because Japanese cooking, such as frying fish and simmering dishes, requires precise control of the heat, natural gas is an essential item for every family member in wealthy families like the Zenin family.
This is evident even in the home of Zenji, who almost never cooks.
Zenjiro Kiyoshi keenly perceived this point, which is why he chose to anchor his plan on it.
Fire is always the most attention-grabbing event, and this is no exaggeration even among a prestigious family of sorcerers like the Zenin family.
The moment Zenin Kiyoshi emerged from the sea of fire carrying Maki and Mai, Zenin Ogi's face revealed an uncontrollable look of astonishment and anger.
Why is it always this useless person who's hindering his plans? Is there really some kind of curse in this world? Does even the heavens consider him inferior to Zenin Naobito?
The moment the thought crossed his mind, it was extinguished by Zenin Ogi once again. He could not accept such a situation, nor would he agree with it.
He simply believed that it was all just a coincidence, and that a strong person should have the courage to accept defeat.
Just as Zenin Ogi was about to calm down, Zenin Naobito's slightly weak voice came over, accompanied by several drops of bright red blood dripping from his back.
"A cursed spirit! Run!"
Zenin Naobito still carried a faint smell of alcohol. The moment he heard Zenji Kiyoshi's voice, he had already glanced at Zenin Ogi.
And it was this one glance that shattered something Zenin Ogi had always believed in.
Under the undisguised pressure of Zenin Naobito's incantation, he suddenly felt a sense of fear from the bottom of his heart. This emotion spread throughout his brain at a speed like a virus, and his body trembled and retreated subconsciously. But at that moment, he stopped in his tracks, behind him was Zenin Jinichi, who looked completely bewildered.
Looking at the eyes of his clansmen, Zenin Ogi felt that everyone here was mocking him and trampling on his dignity in a way that was comparable to being slowly sliced to death!
He hated it so much!
Chapter-5
He hated everyone here, hated everyone who looked down on him, hated Zenin Naobito who caused all this, hated Zenin Kiyoshi who ruined his plans, and hated the two sisters, Maki and Mai, who hadn't obediently died yet.
A surge of almost unbearable anger welled up inside him, nearly tearing Zen-in-the-House's reason to shreds.
But no matter how much resentment one harbors, it is of no use at this moment under the fire that illuminates one's sins.
Before the cursed spirits could catch up, a figure with a slight smell of alcohol appeared in front of Zenin Kiyoshi.
He patted Zenin Kiyoshi's shoulder, his voice slightly hoarse, as if there was still alcohol stuck in his throat.
"Well done, it has the style of a Zen master...it has the style of Lao Tzu! Hahaha!"
The instant after Zenin Naobito finished speaking, a warm liquid sprayed onto Zenin Kiyoshi's face.
That was the blood of a cursed spirit. Unlike ordinary humans, it was a rotten purple color, and its taste was somewhat similar to vomit and rust stuck together.
Zenin Naobito, holding the cursed spirit's head, walked to Zenin Kiyoshi's side. His face, still flushed from drunkenness, and reeking of alcohol, he grinned and said:
"There's nothing to worry about with this kind of trash. But could you tell me in detail why this trash is here?"
The old man reeked of alcohol and blood, a smell that was somewhat unpleasant to smell, but Zenin Kiyoshi didn't care about such things at the moment.
He looked at the two weeping girls, Maki and Mai, in his arms, and said calmly:
"Let's settle them in first; their mother must be terrified."
Just as the Zen monk finished speaking, a beautiful woman rushed out from behind the crowd. Her face was deathly pale, her hair was disheveled, and the scorching flames made her hair curled.
The woman possessed only a negligible amount of cursed energy, clearly indicating that she was an ordinary person.
At that moment, she paid no attention to the raging sea of fire, nor to her husband's slightly warning gaze. She simply pushed aside the crowd in front of her, staggered to Zenin Kiyoshi's side, thanked him incoherently, and then hugged Maki and Mayi, bursting into uncontrollable sobs.
Seeing this, Zenin Kiyoshi felt a slight sense of relief.
It looks pretty much the same as in the original work; at least the mother of the Maki and Mai sisters still retains a sliver of basic humanity.
At least before being brainwashed by her husband, this woman's love for her child was genuine.
After handing the child over to the other party, Zenin Kiyoshi felt himself being gently helped up. The smell of alcohol on Zenin Naobito had not yet dissipated, and the sea of fire behind him distorted and deformed his shadow.
"Most of the time, beer cans can't be used to store baijiu (Chinese liquor). But sometimes, some bosses with weaker mental fortitude, after discovering that the baijiu they brew isn't very good, actually think about smashing up the whole shop. These kinds of people are more dangerous than cursed spirits, don't you think?"
When Zenin Naobito uttered these words, he reeked of alcohol, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought the old man was talking nonsense.
However, Zenin Kiyoshi was able to roughly guess the meaning behind the old drunkard's words. In fact, it can be seen from the original work that this Zenin Naobito was clearly different from the rest of the Zenin family.
At least compared to those like Zenin Ogi, who aren't even human, Zenin Naobito is at least a person.
Whether it was towards Shinji or the two sisters, Maki and Mai, he showed the care of a normal person.
Although Zenin Naobito also had many shortcomings, such as his indifference to the lives of ordinary people and his failure to properly manage the education of his own son, etc.
However, these minor flaws are hardly considered shortcomings in the world of sorcery, where everyone is abnormally powerful.
Zenin Kiyoshi knew why Zenin Naobito was talking to him in such a mysterious way.
As the patriarch of the Zenin family, he was naturally well aware of all the messy affairs within the Zenin family. He could see through Zenin Kiyoshi's true thoughts and understand his current situation.
Zenin Naobito is hesitant to take action against Zenin Ogi. Within the Zenin family's upper echelons, there is a radical faction led by Zenin Ogi. He has only been the clan head for a short time and needs to consider their opinions, so he cannot make sweeping reforms at this time.
Or, to put it more pessimistically, he might not be able to make such reforms by the time he retires.
The sordid affairs within the Zenin family are far more numerous than outsiders have witnessed.
As the clan leader, he sometimes felt powerless in the face of such a mess.
Perhaps that's why he's been unable to quit drinking.
Who cares, just live in the moment and do as much as you can!
At least when it comes to injustices, he'll do what he can to help!
Before Zenin Kiyoshi could answer the question, Zenin Naobito continued to ask:
"When did that cursed spirit appear? When did you discover it?"
"I don't know exactly when it appeared, but when I realized something was wrong, I rushed over and saw the cursed spirit standing outside the stroller. Without thinking, I rushed over to stop it, but I was no match for the cursed spirit. In desperation, I rushed into the room, and the monster chased after me."
The aftershocks of the battle ignited the natural gas in the kitchen, causing this situation.
Upon hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's explanation, the expressions of everyone present became somewhat strange.
The clansmen who appeared in this place were no fools; they knew better than anyone the capabilities of the Zenin family's barrier.
The courtyard of the Zenin Ogi, in particular, is located at the very center of the barrier, and its defensive capabilities are two to three times greater than those of other areas.
Let alone a third-rate cursed spirit like this, even a first-rate cursed spirit would be blocked by the barrier if it came here.
So... the coincidence of a cursed spirit appearing near an unattended baby stroller is rather suggestive.
Looking at the Zenin Ogi that hadn't uttered a single word from beginning to end, everyone's gazes became somewhat strange.
In fact, it's obvious to everyone that Zenin Ogi has an almost pathological obsession with the position of clan leader, and recently, they've heard quite a few arguments coming from Zenin Ogi's house.
Chapter-6
Feeling the strange gazes of those around him, the Zenin Ogi's expression on his face was so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.
He glanced at his wife, who was still holding their two daughters and crying uncontrollably, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes. However, mindful of the stares of others, he took a deep breath and composed himself.
The next moment, when he raised his head again, his expression had changed. He quickly walked to his wife and asked her what was wrong, seemingly with concern. But in reality, the chilling aura emanating from her almost overwhelmed the heat of the sea of fire.
No one knows what Zenin Ogi whispered in his wife's ear. All that everyone saw was that after Zenin Ogi finished speaking, his wife turned completely pale, as if all her strength had been drained away in an instant.
Immediately afterwards, carrying her two children, she thanked everyone and walked directly to a secluded spot on the other side.
Seeing this, Zenin Naobito sighed inwardly. In fact, if the other party had been more assertive or willing to trust him more, then at least for the time being, Maki and Mai's safety would not have been a problem.
All she had to do was say something like, "Maki and Mai seem to be injured and need to be checked out."
Then you'll have plenty of room to operate these things. At the very least, it will reduce the chances of the Zenin Ogi causing trouble.
Furthermore, if the other party were more willing to cooperate with the investigation, it would be very likely that some evidence could be found that the Zenin Ogi had released the cursed spirit.
But if the other party leaves without saying a word and takes the two children away, then everything that follows will become an accident and a family matter of the Zenin clan. Even if he is the clan leader, he will not have much right or qualification to interfere.
But at that moment, Zenin Kiyoshi, who had remained silent until now, looked at the woman carrying Maki and Mai as they left and spoke:
"When I was holding them, Maki and Mai inhaled some smoke. I think it's best to take them to the hospital for a check-up and keep them under observation for a period of time to avoid any long-term effects."
When he heard these words, Zenin Naobito did not show any expression on his face, but he felt a sense of relief in his heart. He could tell that Zenin Kiyoshi had said those words on purpose. Although he was just a teenager, his understanding of human relationships was quite remarkable.
Moreover, although this kid said he couldn't beat that cursed spirit, even after crawling out of the sea of fire, he didn't suffer any real injuries; he just looked a bit disheveled.
Therefore, it's possible that the fire that started was deliberately set off by that kid, Zenin Kiyoshi.
Did he also notice something amiss with the Zenin Ogi?
Thinking this through, Zenin Naobito's impression of Zenin Kiyoshi had reached a point of astonishment. He smacked his lips twice, a slight taste of alcohol rising in his throat. He stepped forward, standing between Zenin Ogi and Zenin Kiyoshi, and said with a smile:
"Kiyoshi is right. You should take Maki and Mai to see a doctor. After all, they are both valuable sorcerers of the Zenin family. We can't afford any mistakes. The Zenin family will reimburse your medical expenses. You don't need to worry about this."
Having said that, Zenin Naobito turned to look at Zenin Ogi again. Although the other party's expression remained indifferent, Zenin Naobito didn't care about such things. He merely glanced at him before directly pressing down on him as the clan head:
"Fan, you stay here and deal with why this cursed spirit appeared here. Write a detailed report for me afterwards. This situation absolutely cannot happen a second time!"
Zenin Naobito didn't give Zenin Ogi any face at all. Since he was so obsessed with the position of clan leader, he naturally had to use the clan leader's status to put the other party in a bad light.
Moreover, he had already pointed out his little tricks, both openly and subtly. If the other party continued to be so stubborn, he wouldn't be so ruthless and cold-hearted.
Although becoming the head of the family was not his original intention, Zenin Naobito was not an incompetent person to have reached this position.
He possesses both the necessary courage and wisdom.
Zenin Ogi looked at Zenin Naobito in front of him, or more accurately, at the boy standing behind Zenin Naobito. He recognized the boy; he was the little brat from the information he had given Zenin Naobito earlier.
The power of the repulsion spell and the innate curse is insufficient...
He's nothing more than an ordinary person destined to achieve nothing great, just like my eldest daughter, who will ultimately be an unacknowledged good-for-nothing.
Moreover, he had indeed acted too hastily this time. He hadn't expected that Zenin Kiyoshi would suddenly appear and disrupt his plans!
Although Zenin Kiyoshi said some more things afterward, Zenin Ogi didn't pay much attention to them. After all, as long as Zenin Naobito didn't speak, it was meaningless for Zenin Kiyoshi to talk until he was foaming at the mouth.
He certainly wouldn't let this incident erupt here; he'd have plenty of time to retaliate against the others later...
While everyone was busy putting out the fire and contacting the hospital, Zenin Kiyoshi once again became a background figure. No one paid attention to his actions, nor did anyone keep an eye on his whereabouts.
Although Zenin Kiyoshi also possessed the talent to become a sorcerer, most people chose to ignore his existence compared to the now highly respected Zenin Ogi.
Zenin Kiyoshi was happy to have some peace and quiet at this time, and he didn't want these people to come over and talk to him.
However, just as Zenin Kiyoshi was about to leave the courtyard, Zenin Naobito's voice rang out, completely devoid of his usual drunken state, and instead sounding incredibly clear:
"Today, on behalf of Maki and Mai, I want to thank you for what happened. If you hadn't stood up for them, those two children would probably be rotting corpses inside the belly of a cursed spirit by now."
I know you don't want people to know your true thoughts, and I know you don't want to offend Zenin Ogi at this time. However, some things are hard to avoid. If you have any problems later, just come to me. Try to maintain a good relationship with Zenin Ogi; he's not one of those two-faced scoundrels.
Just after Zenin Naobito finished speaking, a melodious voice rang in my mind once again.
"Congratulations, host, for unlocking Zenin Naobito's favorability. Current favorability level: 15%. Currently unlocked abilities..."
Chapter-7
"Currently unlocked ability: Projection Sorcery 10%"
Projection Sorcery: Divide 1 second into 24 equal parts (24 frames), with each frame corresponding to an action node.
The caster must plan 24 movement trajectories in advance and complete all movements precisely within one second. If they fail, they will be punished with one second of physical stiffness. During this one second of punishment, the caster will be unable to take any defensive measures.
Once the spell is completed, the caster will receive a significant speed boost.
Once the spell is successfully cast, the enemy will also be forced to comply with the spell's rules. When the enemy meets the spell's conditions, they will also receive the corresponding spell bonus. If they do not meet the conditions, they will also be punished with a one-second stun effect.
Because the acquisition rate is only 10%, this ability is a weakened version, described in detail below:
Projection Sorcery 10%: Divides one second into two parts. After completing the action, you will gain a small speed boost. The same effect cannot be applied to enemies. The penalty effect is still a 1-second stun.
When the favorability rating reaches 20%, you will receive a portion of Zenin Naobito's total cursed energy bonus. Please continue your efforts.
As he listened to the voices that appeared in his mind, Zenin Kiyoshi felt as if a series of complex spell information were being poured into his mind. However, this process was very short, perhaps only a few seconds, and the strange feeling disappeared.
Zenin Naobito didn't take Zenin Kiyoshi's brief lapse in concentration to heart; he patted Zenin Kiyoshi on the shoulder:
"Alright, go back and wash yourself. You're covered in dust. Zenin Toji will be moving out soon, and I'll come over to your place then. Try not to leave Zenin Toji's side for the time being. That's all."
After saying that, Zenin Naobito walked straight towards the crowd. As the old man's not-so-tall figure left him, Zenin Kiyoshi could clearly feel several gazes lingering on him for a moment.
Although the original work had already revealed some of the corruption within the Zenin family, the severity of the situation was far greater than he had imagined.
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Zenin Kiyoshi did not try to remember the faces of those who stared at him. Instead, he silently noted down their cursed energy aura through his Six Eyes and added them to his list of dangerous individuals.
He is still too weak, and it would be unwise for him to get involved in this kind of family factional struggle too early.
The world of sorcery is dangerous; it has an extremely high mortality rate.
When reading the original work, viewers may put themselves in the shoes of top-tier fighters like Gojo Satoru and Ryomen Sukuna, observing the world from a playful perspective.
But after actually transmigrating to this world, Zenin Kiyoshi had an incredibly clear understanding of his own position.
If you put him in Shibuya, he would just be an unknown passerby who would be chopped into mincemeat after the Sukuna Domain is unleashed.
It is now the year 2000, and there are still nearly 18 years until the beginning of the story in 2018. Zenin Kiyoshi does not have a clear idea of how much he can grow, but he knows one thing very clearly: he must be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious in everything he does. The cursed objects in this world are very evil!
Even someone of Gojo Satoru's caliber has been tricked by strange and unusual cursed artifacts like "Black Rope," "Prison Realm," and "Inverted Spear of Heaven" several times.
He did not intend to take any rash actions before he understood the functions of most of the cursed tools in the world.
Especially during this period when one is still relatively weak, any cursed tool could potentially kill one.
As for whether or not to get involved in the main storyline, Zenin Kiyoshi felt it was best not to go. However, if he was certain he had the ability to protect himself, going for a short while wouldn't be out of the question. In short, it depended on the actual situation, and he didn't want to make a decision too early.
After all, if one really wants to establish oneself in this world, then interacting with the main characters and building goodwill is essential. If one focuses too much on survival, then even if one doesn't die in the plot, one might still die in some unknown cursed spirit attack on the roadside.
In his interactions with the main characters, he didn't find them to be the kind of heartless people who would wholeheartedly treat others as pawns or tools.
The people here are no less intelligent than him; they can tell whether his flattery is insincere or genuine.
The so-called "building goodwill" is actually an unavoidable two-way effort.
Thinking of this, Zenin Kiyoshi sighed helplessly. It was tantamount to forcing himself into a pit of fire...
As he thought this, he tried his best to avoid the gaze of others and walked towards the courtyard of the Zenin family.
Although some people wanted to follow, they hesitated for a moment after seeing where Zenin Kiyoshi had gone and did not continue.
Although Zenin Toji doesn't have any cursed energy, everyone knows his fearsome reputation, and few people want to provoke him.
He was a very strong "useless" person, a contradictory term, but under the Zenin family's philosophy, people often tacitly accepted the normalization of such things.
This is a deformed family, and the atmosphere is extremely oppressive. Apart from a few glimmers of fire in the distance, this place is like a tomb, devoid of any sign of life.
Zenin Toji's courtyard wasn't particularly clean. It was piled with kitchen waste. The hot weather made the already easily spoiled garbage even more sour and smelly. Green flies swarmed around the garbage, occasionally rubbing their hands together and making annoying noises.
Zenin Kiyoshi looked at the garbage without much disgust, because he had just seen an outsider collecting garbage bypass Shinichi's house, dragging a large garbage can, and walking straight into Zenin Toji's house to collect the garbage.
However, looking at the garbage that was about to sprout some kind of maggots, Zenin Kiyoshi still took two steps forward, held his breath, and lifted the garbage bag. A little yellow juice splashed out from under the garbage bag, emitting a foul stench.
Suppressing his nausea, he grabbed two bags of trash and rushed toward the people who had been collecting the garbage earlier.
He needs to speed things up; there are still two or three bags of trash left, and he can't finish them all in one trip. He'll have to do it in two trips.
Zenin Toji slumped on the sofa, as if he were being enveloped by it. The blue light from the television shone on his face, but for the first time, his gaze was not focused on the television screen. His eyes reflected the figure of Zenin Kiyoshi carrying a garbage bag.
After a long pause, he scratched his face, exhaled, and muttered:
"You little rascal."
Chapter-8
He glanced at Zenin Kiyoshi's departing figure, then at the pile of trash still there. His body, deeply embedded in the sofa, shifted slightly, but ultimately couldn't escape the sofa's pull and was dragged down again. He lay on the sofa, smelling the scent of the sofa soaked with his own hair oil, and his eyes stung.
Perhaps because he had been watching TV for too long, he stretched out his index finger and thumb and rubbed his eyelids a few times. The sound of the TV drama around him made him feel a little more interesting than usual.
But he still didn't choose to go with Zenin Kiyoshi to take out the trash.
When Zenin Kiyoshi returned, there were fine beads of sweat on his forehead. The weather in Tokyo at this time of day was always so hot and humid that sticky sweat would trickle down his back with the slightest movement.
Before the Zen monks could even catch their breath, a somewhat lazy voice rang out:
"If you want some water, there's some on the coffee table. Please help yourself."
Upon hearing this, Zenin Kiyoshi glanced at Zenin Toji, who was still sitting on the sofa, and then at the previously empty coffee table, a faint smile appearing on his face.
"Did you pour this on purpose?"
Hearing Zenji's words, Zenin Toji was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected this kid to have such keen observation skills, actually noticing that the glass of water was poured by him just now. However, although he was somewhat surprised, his tone remained unchanged, still so calm.
"Something that has always existed."
Zenin Kiyoshi did not choose to expose Zenin Toji's lie. Given his somewhat closed-off personality at the moment, it would not be a good choice to expose the other person's emotions to the light of day.
He stepped forward, picked up the teacup that still had some water droplets on the outside, and Zenin Kiyoshi could tell at a glance that the cup must have been washed recently.
After all, finding a clean water container in a single man's home besides his own cup is quite difficult.
The slightly cool liquid flowed down his throat from his mouth, and after drinking most of it in one gulp, Zenin Kiyoshi put down the cup and smiled at Zenin Toji, saying:
"Thank you. What would you like to eat for lunch? I'm not Japanese, so you might not particularly like what I make."
Hearing this, Zenin Toji grinned, pressed a button on the TV remote, and for the first time, his tone changed:
"Not Japanese? Then why is your place called a Zenin?"
He didn't ask about Zenin Kiyoshi's cooking skills, nor did he ask what country Zenin Kiyoshi was from; instead, he only asked about the name "Zenin Kiyoshi."
Zenin Kiyoshi knew that this was his subconscious denial of his own childhood, an attempt to negate all the beautiful memories he held of the Zenin family:
"They just forced this name on me. You can just call me Kiyoshi."
Hearing this, Zenin Toji turned his head and looked directly at Zenin Kiyoshi for the first time, then grinned and said:
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"Same here, you can just call me Toji, no need to add 'Zenin'."
"Well, Zenin Toji, what would you like to eat?"
"Anything is fine with me. Do you want me to help you?"
"Sure, do you know how to chop vegetables?"
"Cut the meat, I'm better at that."
The conversation was brief. Five minutes later, Zenin Toji looked at Zenin Kiyoshi who was cooking, hesitated for a moment, then sighed, and suddenly asked in a rather awkward tone:
Why did you get involved in that matter today?
"I don't want to see children die that way."
"But that's not your child. What does it matter to you whether he lives or dies?"
Hearing Zenin Toji's words, Zenin Kiyoshi turned his head to look at the other person. In his black eyes, it seemed that he could see through the skin and directly into Zenin Toji's heart.
"If I could truly stand idly by, then I would make you call me Zenin Kiyoshi, not Kiyoshi, wouldn't you agree?"
The other person's words pierced Zenin Toji's heart like a steel needle. Listening to Zenin Kiyoshi's words, he suddenly seemed to realize why he was so resistant to the word "Zenin."
But... he himself gradually transformed into the very essence of the Zenin without even realizing it.
Thinking of this, Zenin Toji let out a self-deprecating sigh. He held the kitchen knife to the sink, turned on the tap, and casually wiped away the bits of meat remaining on the knife, his tone becoming somewhat soft:
Do you think I need to add "Zenin" to my name when I go out to register my name?
"When I went out, the door wasn't closed completely; there was a small gap. But when I came back, the door was closed tightly. The wind wasn't very strong today, so you probably came out after me, right?"
"Can't I just go out for some fresh air?"
Zenin Toji felt a strange mix of embarrassment and annoyance at how easily he had noticed her subtle actions. She was just a kid in his early teens, yet she acted so insightful. Tsk, that was really annoying. Well, not really annoying...
Just as Zenin Toji was still struggling with her own thoughts, Zenin Kiyoshi's voice came again, but this time there was an indescribable hint of teasing in his words:
"Anyone who can breathe properly shouldn't be considered a member of the Zenin family, because most people here are lifeless, like zombies living in a tomb. Besides, I didn't say why you came out, did I?"
The words spoken by the little devil in front of him left him speechless, but this feeling did not make Zenin Toji uncomfortable. On the contrary, he felt that the arrival of Zenin Kiyoshi was like a window suddenly being opened in a sealed house filled with the stench of decay. A clear, cool breeze blew away much of the gloom in his life.
He casually slammed the cleaver he was holding onto the cutting board, then said:
"The meat is cut up. The rest is yours. Oh, and don't leave here for a while. Someone's watching you. They're not from the Zenin family, or rather, they're someone from the Zenin family. In short, they're not good people. Don't die."
At this point, Zenin Toji didn't intend to reveal anything further. She simply wiped her hands on her clothes and then left the kitchen.
Zenin Kiyoshi listened to Zenin Toji's words, his eyes narrowing slightly. In fact, he could roughly guess the identities of the people Zenin Toji mentioned...
The most evil sorcerer in legend, Kenjaku!
Given his control over the Kamo family in the original work, Zenin Kiyoshi does not believe that Ryosaku would not foreshadow the Zenin family, which is also one of the three great families.
The reason this scene wasn't in the original story is because Maki killed her entire family, but now, there are more or less one or two rats wandering around here.
Chapter-9
He poured in enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the iron pot. Zenin Kiyoshi's expression remained unchanged, but his mind was constantly pondering what Zenin Toji had just said.
If one had to choose the most dangerous person in the world of sorcery, without a doubt it would be Kenjaku.
The actual danger level of beings such as Ryomen Sukuna, curse masters, and the four top-level curse spirits is not high enough.
In Zenin Kiyoshi's view, the level of danger equals one's own combat strength + personal strategy + the absolute inhumanity of the plan.
Only when all three conditions are met can a person be considered a truly dangerous character.
Ryomen Sukuna is brave and resourceful, and also quite wicked. However, he has no fixed goals or ideas from beginning to end. Even when awakened, he is in a state of fighting for no reason. The danger of such a person mainly comes from his own strength and personality.
Aside from the real person, the other four calamities are basically of average intelligence and their strength is not particularly exaggerated. Once they reach the special level, they will be easily defeated by a special-level sorcerer in a one-on-one situation.
Leaving aside the curse masters, Zenin Kiyoshi, who had read the original work and learned some information about these guys, didn't actually have much fear of them.
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Unfortunately, it seems that he ran into the most dangerous person among them as soon as he showed up.
It's not hard to tell from Zenin Toji's words that there is definitely a group of people within the Zenin family who are controlled by Kenjaku, and these people are probably quite powerful, otherwise the other party wouldn't have specifically told him not to leave here recently.
But I had been very careful beforehand. Apart from using the [Teleport] ability when I was really running out of time, I hadn't done anything particularly outstanding. Why was I targeted by that guy Kenjaku?!
Could it be a [Repulsion Force] technique that I just made up on my own?
This possibility cannot be ruled out, because in the original work, the body that Kenjaku is occupying at this time is most likely the body of Itadori's mother, Kaori Itadori, and the life-giving technique that Kaori Itadori's body brings to Kenjaku is the [Gravity] technique.
Although the two techniques are not exactly the same, they are not that different in essence, so Zenin Kiyoshi could accept that.
He was afraid that the other party had seen his teleportation ability, which was why they wanted to study him.
No, I need to leave the Zenin estate as soon as possible!
Zenin Ogi is now showing signs of dissatisfaction with him. Although Zenin Naobito is standing behind him, no one knows to what extent the other party can do for him. Zenin Kiyoshi doesn't want to gamble on whether his luck will be good or bad in the end.
Heat the oil, add scallions and garlic, stir-fry until fragrant. Zenin Kiyoshi opened the window to let the smell dissipate as much as possible. The range hood wasn't working well; it was incredibly noisy, but it couldn't absorb much smoke.
Meanwhile, in the underground parking garage of a commercial building on the right side of Line 2 in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, a young and graceful woman was answering a phone call. After the other end finished speaking, her slightly languid voice slowly rang out:
"Is Zenin Kiyoshi? He does seem to be a formidable kid. I've already reviewed his file and information. Keep a close eye on his movements. If you encounter him alone, fully assess your own strength and bring him to me. I always have a great interest in people like him."
After saying that, the woman didn't wait for a reply, but hung up the phone directly. Then, with a smile on her face, she turned her head to look at Jin Itadori, who was walking towards her not far away, and said affectionately:
"You've arrived so quickly? I thought you'd be looking for a while."
"I accidentally left my car keys on a seat in that shop, and the shop owner picked them up for me, so the whole process went smoothly."
Listening to the man's voice beside her and feeling his slightly unique aura, Kenjaku felt something beating in her heart.
"Don't make the same mistake again next time~ By the way, there's a super delicious snack shop that opened on the street near Senhai Park, I want to try it out."
Hearing Kaori Itadori's words, Jin Itadori didn't hesitate. He adjusted his glasses and smiled gently, saying:
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I've been wanting to try out this restaurant's food anyway."
The two left the underground parking garage chatting and laughing, while in a corner unnoticed by everyone, a pure white flower was slowly blooming.
As the flowers slowly bloomed, a slightly strange figure emerged from them.
The figure's skin was like wood, and where the eyes should have been, two long tentacles had grown out. Its tree-like skin also looked full of the marks of time.
Hanami stood still, staring at the ornamental plants being cultivated in the other cars.
Unfortunately, most of the flowers inside the cars are just fake.
But the fact that she was willing to grow flowers showed that Hanami had already developed some trust and goodwill towards her.
Unlike her volcano-headed companion, Hanami actually held a very delicate attitude towards humans.
She has witnessed humans destroying forests, but she has also seen them planting greenery on sandy land.
She has her own confusion and bewilderment regarding humanity.
However, she has always been a person without much of her own opinion, and sometimes even if she disagrees with Jogo's ideas, she will not choose to oppose them.
Just then, a soft sound reached Hanami's ears:
"There's a very interesting kid at the Zenin family's place. Keep an eye on him for me. As for Dagon, I'll go see him soon. You should stay in Tokyo for a while."
Hearing the words in her ear, Hanami didn't say anything, nodded, and left.
Kenjaku glanced at the spot where Hanami had left and sighed. She didn't really have a good way to deal with this plant-based cursed spirit at the moment.
Perhaps because she was born from a plant, she did not feel much aversion to human emotions. In fact, it could be said that if it weren't for the influence of her companion, Jogo, Hanami would have been neutral towards humans.
However, we cannot simply give up on such a powerful special-grade cursed spirit. Even if she has no ill will towards humans now, it doesn't mean she won't in the future. And the Zenin family is the perfect place for humans to gather in their filth.
Kenjaku believed that the people in that place would give Hanami a very positive change in her perception of humanity.
As for Zenin Kiyoshi, he's an interesting fellow, but he's not within my target range. Sending Hanami to monitor him is just a side purpose.
Chapter-10
In the southeast corner of the Zenin estate, in the outermost courtyard, Zenin Toji was lying on the sofa, with the sound of running water coming from the kitchen behind him.
That was Zenin Toji washing dishes in the kitchen. To be honest, Zenin Kiyoshi himself didn't expect him to take the initiative to wash the dishes. He originally thought that a guy who was too lazy to even clean up instant noodles would not care about the dishes.
To Zenin Kiyoshi's surprise, after finishing his meal, Zenin Toji didn't even wait for him to say anything before taking all the bowls and chopsticks and walking towards the kitchen sink.
He didn't say a word throughout the entire process, and neither did Zenin Kiyoshi. He simply sat down on the sofa, picked up the remote control,
The show that Zenji was watching was one of those nonsensical commercials. Zenji randomly picked one and found "Beautiful Life" starring Kimura Hiroya. Although it was already seven or eight episodes in, not being able to follow the plot was better than not having a plot at all.
However, before Zenin Kiyoshi could watch TV for long, a somewhat dissatisfied voice, tinged with moisture, drifted over:
"Hey! You little brat, hasn't anyone told you that it's very impolite to touch an adult's remote control without permission?"
To Zenin Toji's words, Zenin Kiyoshi didn't even turn his head, replying in a posture and tone remarkably similar to Zenin Toji's:
"I didn't touch your remote control randomly; I carefully selected a TV program before doing so."
"Tsk, you brat, you're really annoying."
He shook the cold water off his hands, but instead of grabbing the remote back, he simply sat down opposite Zenin Kiyoshi, staring blankly at the television.
What is this drama about?
"I don't know, it's probably a romance drama."
"What are you watching, kid? It's boring."
"Teach me some fighting skills tomorrow, and in return, I can cook for you. Otherwise, I'll spend the whole day fighting you for the TV."
Zenin Kiyoshi's words stunned Zenin Toji. Looking at the little boy still glued to the television, he couldn't help but ask:
"Kid, we've only just met today. Aren't you being a little too arrogant? Our relationship doesn't seem close enough for you to joke around with me like this, does it?"
I'm not a good person. The only reason I'm reminding you not to leave is because I don't want to get into trouble before I leave this place.
As for washing your dishes, it's purely because I don't want to owe you a favor. You'd better understand our relationship and not...
However, before Zenin Toji could finish speaking, Zenin Kiyoshi interrupted his series of awkward remarks:
"I don't think we're close enough to joke around, but I don't think you're a bad person either. At least this morning you pulled me out and took me in, and this afternoon at the fire scene, I saw you from afar. As for whether you're a good person or not, based on what I've seen so far, I think you're pretty good."
He's not a good person, but he's definitely not a jerk either. Washing dishes is not a way to repay a favor. The person who cooks works much harder than the person who washes the dishes, especially when you've basically eaten all the food. Washing dishes is much easier for you. I don't think this unequal way of repaying a favor can offset the debt of gratitude.
Or rather, it's like I'm asking you for a favor. Please teach me some fighting techniques. I'm going to the Tokyo Jujutsu High at the end of this month, and given my current strength, I'd most likely die if I encountered a Grade 2 cursed spirit. I want to survive, and in the entire Zenin family, only you can help me."
When Zenin Kiyoshi said these words, there was not a trace of affectation on his face. At least, there was not a hint of mockery on his face for being a useless sorcerer.
He seemed genuinely convinced of the utterly useless nature of his fighting skills...
That being said, this seems to be the first time in my life that I have been recognized by others, right?
Thinking about this, Zenin Toji felt a strange, indescribable feeling in her heart.
From the moment he was born, he was never affirmed by anyone, not his parents, brothers, or even his clan. None of them acknowledged or recognized him, as if his birth was a mistake. As a child, he was careful even when he was breathing, afraid of being punished by his father for such a thing.
He had tried other methods to gain the approval of his parents or those around him. Although he seemed like a good-for-nothing, he was actually quite smart. He won first place several times in elementary school. But when he presented his first-place test paper to his parents, all he got was a torn-up certificate.
His father told him, "A piece of trash like you! Don't ever show your face in front of me again! These things are completely worthless!"
His mother told him, "If only you hadn't been born from my belly. I would rather you had never been born. Please, just die. It's the only thing you can do for me!"
From that moment on, Zenin Toji knew that all his efforts were meaningless.
From the moment he was found to have no cursed energy, his life was destined to be unacknowledged by anyone.
So he began to give up on himself and embark on a path of self-destruction. This made him even more hated by his father. On his birthday, his father threw him into the nurturing ground of the Zenin family.
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Inside were some level two or three cursed spirits raised by the Zenin family, specifically used to punish some of the Zenin family's prisoners, or to train people's hunting skills, but basically no one chose the second option.
The moment he was thrown down, Zenin Toji knew that no light would ever shine into his life again.
This was the first birthday gift he had ever received in his life, a gift from the person who brought him life, a gift called "death."
He was lying on the ground, not wanting to resist anything; for him, perhaps dying there was the best option.
But just as the cursed spirit's finger pierced his cheek, Zenin Toji suddenly felt that if he died like this, wouldn't that be too much in line with those people's wishes?
No, he had to live, he had to survive, even if he couldn't live like a human being, he still had to live, he wanted to disgust these bastards!
So the next day, when everyone arrived at the Spirit Nurturing Ground, all they saw were the corpses of cursed spirits scattered on the ground, and a boy whose entire body was covered in blood.
He tightly gripped a broken, low-grade cursed tool in his hand; it was that tool that gave the boy the ability to kill cursed spirits.
My thoughts seemed to drift back to that moment, but then, Zenin Kiyoshi's voice came again:
"I think your fighting skills are very good, please teach me."