Chapter-121
As a result of his inner turmoil, Sukuna ultimately neither turned down the volume nor told him to turn off the TV.
Orochi also solved the problem of being constantly disturbed by Sukuna's TV in the room, making it a perfect solution where neither party was wronged.
To be on the safe side, Kiyoshi Zenin even made sure to leave during a break before he left.
He comforted Sukuna and Orochi respectively.
"This is Orochi's first time staying here, and there were some requests that I didn't fulfill. It wasn't that she wanted to cause you trouble. If there are any disputes, I will handle them. I apologize for what happened today, as I didn't think of it beforehand."
Upon hearing this, Sukuna snorted coldly, only uttering harsh words:
"Kid, you better not do it again!"
As for Orochi, Kiyoshi Zenin offered this consolation:
"That guy Sukuna has never had a normal experience of interacting with people. He has always been alone. Even if he has companions, they are just his servants. He is almost a guy without normal judgment, so sometimes he goes too far in many ways."
On this point, I hope you can be more understanding of him, because we are friends. When you encounter something unhappy, you can share it with me and confide in me, but Sukuna can only keep it to himself.
Over time, he developed that peculiar personality. Do you know the "happy-avoidance principle"? It means that we, being happier, should try to avoid those who are unhappy. Don't you agree?
Upon hearing this, Orochi's mind was completely absorbed in the words "friends," "sharing," and "happiness." She held Kiyoshi Zenin's hand tightly and then said with a smile:
"Yes, Kiyoshi-kun is right. I will listen to you from now on and will not pay any attention to that poor four-eyed bastard."
After resolving the crisis within his own Innate Domain, Kiyoshi Zenin returned to the real world.
The summer vacation for vocational colleges is from late July to late August, which is about a month long.
It's been more than ten days since I arrived in Okinawa, and I recently received news from the Jujutsu High.
Masamichi Yaga called him and said that there were many cases in Tokyo recently, and that he had been included in the list of suspects.
He needs to come back soon, and he cannot leave Tokyo without permission until the case is thoroughly investigated.
Therefore, he would have about three days to rush back to Tokyo.
After Riko told Kiyoshi Zenin the news a few days ago, Riko remained silent for a long time. Finally, she slowly raised her head, her eyes red and her voice trembling, and asked:
Will you come again in the future? Will we have another chance to meet?
Kiyoshi Zenin could hear the tremor in Riko's voice, and also a deep fear in it. She was worried that this parting with him would be their last.
To this, Kiyoshi Zenin simply looked at Riko, staring directly into her trembling eyes, and said softly but firmly:
"We will spend every summer together from now on. Summers in Okinawa are truly wonderful."
After hearing this answer, Riko, for some inexplicable reason, asked another question as if possessed:
"Is it just that summers in Okinawa are wonderful?"
Upon hearing this, Kiyoshi was taken aback for a moment. Then, he looked at Riko, who was so shy that she was almost burying her face in her chest. He was silent for a moment, then smiled and said:
"It's like looking at scenery. If someone important to you gets angry while you're looking at the scenery, then even the most beautiful scenery will lose its meaning, right?"
So, when we say a scene is beautiful, what we often value is not the scenery itself, but the person we care about.
The sunset after school, the evening breeze after exams, the scorching sun during summer vacation—these things seem to be more beautiful in our memories than most others.
But those are just things we see every day. What makes them special is precisely because they are special people or special things.
Kiyoshi Zenin did not speak very clearly; he only told Riko about these things in a rather veiled and euphemistic tone.
While a straightforward approach is certainly desirable, sometimes a hazy, ambiguous feeling can allow one to fill in all the gaps in their imagination.
After saying those words, Riko Amanai raised her blushing face, looked at Kiyoshi Zenin, opened her mouth, and her eyes, as bright as stars, sparkled with a light she had never seen before. She wanted to say something, but in the end, she said nothing.
She just smiled, then held up her little finger to Kiyoshi Zenin and whispered in a playful voice:
"In that case, it's a promise! We'll spend every summer vacation together!"
Kiyoshi nodded upon hearing this, then extended his little finger and intertwined it with the girl's soft fingers.
The cicadas chirped as usual, and the fragmented, noisy sunlight of summer filtered through the greenery outside the window.
During her final days in Okinawa, Toji continued to work, taking on a job carrying goods for others in addition to her previous job as a bank cashier.
However, to avoid embarrassing the employees around him, he did not show any extraordinary work performance, because Kiyoshi Zenin had told him in advance that if he did so, his colleagues would also be subject to the same requirements by the boss.
Such people are called "scabs".
Toji initially thought that Kiyoshi Zenin was a bastard who talked too much, but after actually seeing his colleague next to him, he fell silent for a long time.
He was a gaunt old man, fifty-seven years old, who clearly exceeded the danger standards for this line of work, yet he still worked on the front lines.
He even asked why the boss was willing to sign him.
The old man smiled and explained to Toji:
"As long as your salary is half of what others earn, someone will always be willing to hire you."
Why don't you go find a better job?
"Besides selling my physical labor, I don't know any other way to make a living. I'm an orphan and I don't know anything."
"What if you can't move it?"
"I will wait to die, find a place where I won't bother anyone, and die quietly, just like that stray dog that has been with me for a long time."
The old man chuckled as he said these words.
Toji didn't say anything; he just lent a hand in the subsequent work.
He had discussed this matter with Zenin Master Kiyoshi once, and the little devil looked at him with a "gratified" gaze.
It made Toji feel very uncomfortable.
For Kiyoshi, this was a very memorable event.
This is no longer just an anime world; these characters are not NPCs whose favorability you can earn.
Chapter-122
August 23, 2000.
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"Hey! You idiot woman, Yuki Tsukumo, be careful when you handle things. Can't you see the words 'Handle with care' written on it?"
And you, you little brat! I gave you money so you could help me with the work! Who told you to bring that stupid snake with you? And is that stupid snake really okay? It's so sunburned it's peeling!
Also, Ms. Kuroi, you arranged those things so well, but why did you have to flatten every corner?! That's such a waste of time!
If you have time, go check on your silly daughter. She was carrying fresh food when she was knocked unconscious by a piece of rotten pork. What an unlucky idiot, to have run into pork that had gone bad in the cold chain.
And you, you look so smart, how come you can even get this simple math wrong? Didn't you learn sixth-grade arithmetic?
Then, those angry voices rang out, like hot oil poured on cold water in the scorching afternoon, making a sizzling sound incessantly.
Upon hearing this, Yuki Tsukumo's forehead veins bulged, and he abruptly turned around, roaring at Toji:
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"Shut up, you muscle-bound idiot! You promised to bring us here for barbecue, but you expect us to do all your work for the day?! And without even any pay?!"
If it weren't for the fact that I felt you were so pitiful, I wouldn't be here being driven around by you, you idiot!
"Besides, are you out of your mind? Those are the glass cups to handle gently, but what I'm holding is rice! A 20-pound bag of rice! Who would let a girl carry a bag of rice?! Are you even human?"
Listening to Yuki Tsukumo's complaints, Toji chose to ignore them. He had figured out Yuki Tsukumo's temperament. It would be more effective to talk to Kiyoshi Zenin than to reason with her.
Although I don't know why, Yuki Tsukumo is inexplicably able to listen to Kiyoshi Zenin's words.
Moreover, Toji didn't think it was excessive to have Yuki Tsukumo move flour and oil. Among everyone present, besides him, Yuki Tsukumo had the strongest physical abilities.
A woman who can carry a motorcycle across three rivers, does she really need my pity or consideration?
Clearly, if he actually believed the woman's complaints, then he would be the one with a problem.
"You little brat, you stay here and keep watch for me for a while. Check the ledgers, and I'll make a phone call to see how those bastards over there are delivering my goods. They actually sent two boxes of rotten pork."
Remember to retrieve the security footage, otherwise the store manager will blame it on me.
Toji spoke very quickly. He didn't wait for Kiyoshi Zenin's reply. After giving his instructions, he walked outside on his own.
Before long, Kiyoshi heard the angry shouts of Toji arguing with someone outside.
At this moment, he found a basin of water and put Orochi's body, which was peeling from the sun, into it.
To be honest, Orochi is also a very stubborn person. Even though he was almost dried into a snake, he didn't say a word and just stubbornly clung to Kiyoshi's head.
If it weren't for Toji reminding Kiyoshi, Orochi would probably have turned into a dried-up snake by the time he came to his senses.
Looking at Orochi, who was finally beginning to slowly stretch out his body in the basin of water, a look of helplessness appeared on his face.
Kiyoshi Zenin gently touched Orochi's scales, which were gradually becoming damp, and felt the other's intimacy towards him.
Based on the current favorability ratings given by the system, Orochi actually has the highest favorability rating towards him.
After all, just as Orochi touched his fingers, the system's voice echoed in his mind once again:
"Congratulations, host, you have gained +5 favorability with Orochi (remnant soul)!"
Currently, Orochi's (remnant soul) favorability rating is 86/100 (absolute trust).
When the favorability reaches 100, the ability of 120% Orochi's remnant soul will be unlocked!
Currently unlocked: 100% Orochi (remnant soul) ability panel, slight adaptability (approximately 12.5% of the original body).
Note: All ability panel bonuses obtained by the host are derived from the opponent's current strength level, and are locked at the maximum combat power when gaining the opponent's favor.
This means that if the opponent dies or their strength weakens, the host will not be affected.
When the system initially revealed the terrifyingly high level of favorability towards Orochi, Kiyoshi Zenin admitted that he felt a slight sense of elation and elation.
To be honest, when Kiyoshi Zenin saw the words "remnant soul," he had already roughly guessed what would happen next.
The system would never allow me to exploit such a huge loophole; otherwise, I would only gain 80% of Orochi's power, making me practically invincible in this world.
Apart from the peak-level Satoru Gojo and Sukuna, whom he couldn't defeat, he estimated that none of the others would be his match.
Unfortunately, those were all just fantasies. Just like Yuji Itadori swallowed Sukuna's fingers one by one, the power he gained was only one hundred percent of the Yamata no Orochi's (remnant soul).
But this made Kiyoshi very satisfied.
Yamata no Orochi truly lived up to his reputation as the "King of Curses" for a period of time. Although he only possessed one-eighth of the power, he still had nearly 1.5 times the Cursed Energy of Sukuna's Finger.
Based on this calculation, the full-form Cursed Energy of Yamata no Orochi is estimated to be around the level of 12 Sukuna.
Of course, this is merely a simple comparison of magical power, and cannot be used to rank their overall combat strength in such a simplistic way.
In actual combat, the skill one possesses still largely determines the balance of victory.
In the world of Jujutsu, to put it bluntly, from the moment of birth, the innate spells one is born with already determine 70% of their strength.
It's hard to imagine that a complex spell like [Projection Sorcery], which doesn't significantly improve effectiveness, could exist in the same world as Takaba's [Comedian].
Spells...aren't they amazing?
Including the Sukuna Cursed Energy that cannot be used at will, Kiyoshi Zenin now possesses:
10% of Hanami's power + 10% of Naobito Zenin's power + 10% of Masamichi Yaga's power + the Cursed Energy of Mei Mei, Utahime, Nanami, Satoru Gojo, and others.
The biggest boost to Kiyoshi is, at present, the 1.5 times increase in the total amount of Special Grade Cursed Energy of Yamata no Orochi (using the Cursed Energy of Sukuna's one finger as the standard for Special Grade).
Chapter-123
Considering all the stat boosts he has received so far, Kiyoshi Zenin's Cursed Energy has already reached the level of a top-tier spellcaster.
However, in terms of actual combat, he is still some distance from being a top-tier sorcerer.
Take Geto Suguru, the "weakest Special Grade sorcerer" who did not stand out in the Canon, as a comparison.
In terms of physical combat, Geto Suguru could overpower both Yuta Okkotsu and the then-fully-formed [Special Grade Cursed Spirit - Rika], and Satoru Gojo himself admitted that Geto Suguru's physical combat skills were quite formidable before their falling out. Considering these two points, Kiyoshi Zenin's close-quarters combat ability is most likely weaker than Geto Suguru's.
Even considering the enhancements brought by Heavenly Restriction and Projection Sorcery, the Zenin Temple is still no match for a top-tier goalkeeper like Geto Suguru.
In terms of spellcasting performance, although Kiyoshi has mastered a variety of innate spells, these innate spells are incomplete or incomplete.
In the battles of sorcerers, the acquired spell formula is like a power amplifier; a good acquired spell formula can bring a considerable boost.
In Kiyoshi's understanding, the output of a sorcerer was basically summarized into a formula.
That is: Input Cursed Energy X Amplification amount of the generated spell = Attack strength.
For example: Satoru Gojo inputs the power of the curse of one Sukuna finger X the Limitless technique (damage output rate set to 50) = the attack strength of 50 fingers.
The same output intensity, if produced by a Jogo, might be described in this way.
That is: the power of the incantation of ten fingers of Sukuna inputted into the Jogo X the fire spell (damage output multiplier is 5) = the attack strength of 50 fingers.
In other words, during this process, Satoru Gojo only used one-tenth of the power of the Jogo's curse to achieve the same combat effect as the Jogo.
This is the natural dominance that comes from the superior techniques used by students.
This talent is enough to create a difference of several times in the output of Cursed Energy between the two sides, given the same total amount of Cursed Energy.
This kind of talent is something you're born with, and even if you try to catch up later, you'll be at a loss and can only sigh in despair, lamenting the injustice of the world.
However, this is a common problem in Japanese anime. In the early stages, it clamors for hard work, passion, friendship, and bonds, but later it turns into a bloodline-based ideology.
In any case, the Giraffe Fruit is no match for the Sun God Fruit!
The reincarnations of Asura and Indra are a hundred times stronger than ordinary ninjas like you!
Zenin Monastery Kiyoshi thought about those things and couldn't help but sigh again.
He has a habit that he considers pretty good: he likes to remove the system from himself and see how far he can go in the world of Jujutsu if he is just an ordinary person and only relies on his knowledge of the plot.
Unfortunately, in all of Kiyoshi's speculations, he ultimately made only one choice.
That means flying abroad before the plot even begins, and absolutely, positively avoiding involvement in any of the events, otherwise he would face a very high risk of death.
Kiyoshi never attributed his success to his abilities. He knew deeply that without the system, he was no different from an ordinary person.
Therefore, thinking about the rules of this world of incantations in the trench, Kiyoshi Zenin felt a surge of irritation.
Just as the Zenin monk sighed, Kento Nanami, who had come to help, said somewhat hesitantly:
"Um, why did you suddenly sigh? Is there something wrong with the data I compiled?"
Hearing Kento Nanami's slightly hesitant and guilty voice, Kiyoshi quickly shook his head and explained:
"No, no, no, Nanami-kun, there's nothing wrong with your data. I was just thinking about something else, so I couldn't help but sigh a few times. Your data is excellent, there's absolutely no problem. Did you study these things beforehand?"
Hearing Kiyoshi's explanation and praise, young Kento Nanami paused slightly, then turned his head somewhat shyly and whispered to Kiyoshi:
"When I lived in Norway, my grandfather liked to take me to some extracurricular tutoring classes, so I am quite good at things like numbers. But Zenin-kun, you seem to be the real genius. It would take me a long time to calculate these things with a pen and calculator, but you just glance at them and know the answer."
Kiyoshi Zenin felt a little embarrassed by Kento Nanami's praise. After all, although he looked like a little devil, his soul was actually over twenty years old. It was still a bit shameful for him to deceive a child like this.
"It's just what I learned in school. You know I'm not Japanese. Let's not talk about that. You've really had a hard day today, making you come here to do that bastard's hard labor for free."
Zenin Temple Kiyoshi changed the subject, and at the same time condemned once again the despicable behavior of that bastard Toji.
This guy actually used the lure of treating everyone to barbecue to bring everyone here in a minibus to do hard labor.
He didn't even spare Nanami, who came to visit.
They were all crammed into the bus at once.
During Kiyoshi's subsequent questioning, Kiyoshi revealed that the supermarket owner had taken several long-time employees to Tokyo to handle some paperwork, and the supermarket was practically deserted.
The boss's condition for Toji was that if Toji could keep the supermarket running smoothly, he would receive one-fifth of the day's revenue.
Toji accepted the shop owner's suggestion without any hesitation.
He was just a tiny bit short of the money to buy Eri the gift he wanted.
But he knew that he couldn't keep the supermarket running smoothly on his own.
Handling goods, arranging goods, hygiene issues, cashiers, maintenance personnel...
The difficulties one by one made Toji almost want to give up, but after seeing Kiyoshi and others chatting in the courtyard, a plan sprouted in his mind.
The restaurant's daily revenue is around 800,000 yen. If I were to spend one-tenth of that on myself, that would be 80,000 yen. And if about eight people were eating yakiniku (grilled meat), the maximum cost wouldn't exceed 30,000 yen. So...
After mentally reviewing the ledger, Zenin Monastery Toji didn't hesitate at all and tricked everyone into coming here.
When everyone arrived, faced with Toji's shameless behavior, they could only helplessly agree.
After all, that guy used both soft and hard tactics, and considering that they would indeed be having barbecue that night, everyone suppressed their dissatisfaction and came to help that bastard Toji with his work.
Chapter-124
However, sometimes, certain favors cannot be done simply by people having good intentions.
However, Toji overestimated the intelligence of the people in front of him, as well as their problem-solving abilities and professionalism.
Take the cashier position, for example.
Unlike the QR code scanning before Zenin Temple Kiyoshi's time travel, being a cashier in this era is a highly professional job!
The checkout is considered the heart of a supermarket. If the heart can't beat properly, the entire supermarket is about to collapse.
What Kiyoshi had previously considered a cashier job that required absolutely no skill, was now making him sweat profusely.
The cash registers of the 2000s were far less intelligent than those of his time. They not only required manual input of numerous product codes, but also the calculation of product discounts, handling of various denominations of cash, and even the handling of credit cards, which were not yet widespread at the time. The entire checkout process was extremely cumbersome.
Every step was far beyond Kiyoshi Zenin's expectations. Looking at the dissatisfied customers, he felt that this was even more stressful than facing Sukuna.
Kiyoshi Zenin stood in front of the cashier, looking helplessly at the dense array of buttons and codebooks, feeling as if his life was as reliable as if it had been subsidized by billions in government subsidies...
All he knows is how to use a barcode scanner to scan a product!
How did this incredibly primitive cash register system survive until 2000?!
Therefore, Kiyoshi Zenin, who knew absolutely nothing about machines, became even more flustered as the number of customers increased. In his frantic efforts, he accidentally made the cash register start spitting out money!
Because Kiyoshi Zenin wasn't particularly familiar with the Japanese yen, he often made basic mistakes like miscalculating change or entering the wrong product codes. Cash registers frequently jammed in his hands, causing queues to grow longer and longer, and complaints to rise and fall.
Fortunately, when those people saw that Kiyoshi was just a child, they didn't say anything. They just secretly planned to scheme against Kiyoshi.
It's not like it's your own shop, so why should you care what kind of people they hire?
Why meddle in other people's business if you can buy more things for less money?
Moreover, those shrewd middle-aged women could also tell that Kiyoshi was not familiar with operating the cash register.
They felt no dissatisfaction whatsoever; on the contrary, they were overjoyed.
Several middle-aged women with classic perm hairstyles exchanged glances, then stepped forward in unison, bombarding the Zenin temple with questions one after another:
"Why are you so slow?! The frozen meat I bought is almost spoiled in my shopping cart! And I have to pay extra for parking because of you. Aren't you going to compensate me for that?"
"Right, right! How can you be a cashier like this? If you're not even proficient in the job, you should practice at home before coming out! Hasn't anyone told you not to cause trouble for others all the time?!"
"My child is about to finish his after-school program. How much longer will it take you to settle my bill? If it delays my child's dismissal, the after-school care fee is 5,000 yen per hour. Could you reimburse me for that?"
"Why are all the change you gave me so worn out? I need you to give me some cleaner bills! Otherwise, I have reason to suspect you're giving me counterfeit money!"
After realizing that Kiyoshi Zenin was not skilled enough, these middle-aged women almost simultaneously launched a psychological offensive against him.
They could see that although Kiyoshi was not particularly skilled in the operation, he learned very quickly and would not make the same mistake twice.
If things continue like this, it won't be long before Kiyoshi Zenin fully masters all the knowledge of cashiering. At that time, it won't be so easy for us to get any small benefits from Kiyoshi Zenin.
Therefore, what they need to do at this time is to constantly put psychological pressure on Kiyoshi, so that he cannot achieve inner peace in this environment. In that case, Kiyoshi will definitely make a mistake again due to his own emotional tension.
As long as the Zenin temple makes a mistake, they can obtain a small discount or free gift from the other party through this method.
Even just a scallion or a cucumber is enough to make these middle-aged women happy for a long time.
For their daily lives, which are so mundane and almost boring, even the slightest ripple is enough to make them put in 200% effort.
As expected, despite Kiyoshi's ability to remain calm in the face of the malicious attacks from these middle-aged women, his voice was almost meaningless in the face of four or five people speaking at once. As soon as he spoke, his words were drowned out by the words of the attackers.
Just then, a somewhat cold voice rang out, stunning everyone present:
"Zenin Temple Master, leave this to me. Please calm down the guests in the back, it will be done soon."
After saying that, Nanami calmly glanced at the chaotic scene and mess in front of Kiyoshi.
After a brief moment of thought, his still somewhat narrow fingers flew across the keyboard, typing code almost flawlessly.
As for giving change and discounts, there was absolutely no hesitation. His fingers were typing on the computer so fast they almost flew off the keyboard, leaving afterimages as he processed the money. Kiyoshi Zenin roughly estimated that Kento Nanami's processing speed was more than four times his own!
Even more outrageous, Nanami could even operate the cash register while giving change, and at the same time point out all the mistakes Kiyoshi Zenin had made.
Just standing there, he exudes a terrifying sense of reliability.
Looking at Kento Nanami, who was so organized and logical like a human calculator, the aunties' ulterior motives had long since vanished.
As Kiyoshi looked at the prototype of the future "reliable adult" before him, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Indeed, sometimes talent is something that no amount of hard work can ever catch up to..."
However, the disaster in the supermarket was far more than just Kiyoshi Zenin's place. The fresh food section, which was managed by Riko Amanai and Yuki Tsukumo, was even more chaotic and disorderly.
Nobody knows why Riko appeared in the fresh food section, just as Riko didn't know why Yuki Tsukumo was her partner.
The two formed a bond called the Star Plasma Vessel Zone, without knowing why the other was there.
Chapter-125
If supermarkets are divided into zones of varying difficulty levels, then the fresh produce section, especially the seafood and lean meat sections, is considered a terrifying zone of hellish difficulty.
Here, you not only need to be familiar with the cutting of various poultry animals, but also need plenty of physical strength and endurance, and of course, the most essential speed.
Every piece of meat in the fresh food section, every cut made requires extremely precise consideration and thought; otherwise, you might be met with a barrage of accusations and unwarranted insults.
Every employee who manages to establish themselves in the fresh produce section is a rising star who has fought their way up from the everyday household goods section, the stationery section, or even the checkout section.
And in this terrifying place, the one guarding it right now is Riko Amanai, wearing an apron, holding a kitchen knife, and with a stiff face!
She never expected to be assigned to such a place by Toji. To be honest, the height she was standing at was only slightly above the sales counter. What made Riko Amanai even more embarrassed was that there was a row of pig heads not far from where she was standing.
Honestly, if she were standing among that pile of pig heads, probably not many people would notice her.
But actually, the reason why Riko was assigned here was not because of Toji; it was because Yuki Tsukumo didn't hear Toji clearly.
In fact, what Toji said to Yuki Tsukumo at that time was:
"That Riko is a bit too short. Remember, whatever you do, don't let her go to the fresh produce section. Let her familiarize herself with the daily necessities section with Ms. Kuroi first, and then..."
Hey! Finally got through, you bastard! Why is there rotten pork in the package you delivered?! Do you want your head shaved off and your whole body soaked in salt water for a cleansing bath?!
Hello? Hello?! Damn it, that bastard hung up on me!
Where were we?
Because Yuki's attention was always focused on Kiyoshi Zenin, she hadn't been paying much attention to Toji's words. Plus, Toji had just gone out to answer a phone call, so she answered even more casually:
"It's about Riko going to the fresh food section."
"Hmm, it seems I've remembered everything I told you. After Ms. Kuroi finishes tidying up those things in the daily life area, you need to tell her..."
Yuki didn't remember the rest clearly; she only remembered what she had said.
Thus, the assignments were: Riko in the fresh produce section, Kuroi in the daily necessities section, and myself in the logistics section while also handling the fresh produce section.
When Riko was placed in the cold and bloody fresh food area that day, she was completely stunned.
Looking at the lively, unidentified fish in front of her, and the freshly cut pieces of meat still dripping with blood, Riko felt momentarily at a loss.
The customer requested that large chunks of meat, with bones and blood, be sliced, deboned, and skinned. During the entire process, she was already so tired that her hands were trembling just from randomly chopping with a knife a couple of times.
You'd ask a girl in her early teens to chop meat for you?
She's not even as tall as the cutting board when she stands up!
As Yuki Tsukumo was carrying a 50-pound bag of rice, her dissatisfaction with Toji reached its peak once again when she saw Riko's predicament.
That bastard really isn't human. Only someone with a human face and a cursed heart could make such a cruel distribution!
Seeing that Riko Amanai's face was flushed and she couldn't cut the meat in half no matter how hard she tried, Yuki Tsukumo suddenly put down the rice bag in her hand and walked towards Riko Amanai.
At this moment, the middle-aged man who had asked Riko Amanai to cut the meat was growing impatient. Regardless of whether Riko Amanai was capable of doing so, he yelled at her:
"What are you trying to do?! All I asked you to do was chop this piece of meat and pack it up, but you've done it the same way all this time. The meat has been chopped so many times; it'll look terrible when it's cooked. Don't you know that?"
Faced with the man's accusations, Riko was on the verge of tears. Her trembling arm, under the man's angry rebuke, was raised once more, ready to deliver another vicious slash.
However, at that moment, Riko Amanai found that her arm was being held by someone. As a gentle and familiar voice rang out, Riko Amanai felt as if she had been saved by an angel.
"Riko, let me take care of this place. I don't know how that bastard Toji thought, he actually assigned you to this kind of place. Sigh, you've really had a hard time. I should have found out sooner."
Go to the logistics department; I've already moved all the heavier stuff there. You can move some lighter items.
"Speak," Yuki Tsukumo said, smiling as she struck a pose for Riko Amanai.
Riko handed the cleaver she was holding to Yuki Tsukumo, and said sincerely and gratefully:
"Thank you, Yuki-nee-nee-san!"
"It's okay, go and get some rest~"
The middle-aged man, however, seemed rather oblivious to the situation. Looking at Yuki Tsukumo, who had picked up the cleaver again, he showed a mixture of displeasure and suspicion, and said to her with a somewhat unpleasant expression:
"Does this store have no male employees? Why are they making these weak female employees do this kind of work?! It's such a hassle! Hey, if you're going to make any more marks on this piece of meat, I'm going to complain to your manager..."
The next moment, as the sharp blade flashed, the middle-aged man hadn't finished speaking when the surroundings fell into a deathly silence.
As the "click" sound came, the uncle's eyes were completely stunned.
The reason is simple: Yuki Tsukumo's knife strike just now actually split the piece of pork along with the 20-centimeter-thick wooden cutting board underneath.
Wood chips and blood splattered everywhere at that moment, not only covering the apron on Yuki Tsukumo's body, but also the old man's face.
At this moment, Yuki Tsukumo had a stunned expression. Had she subconsciously used [Virtual Mass] just now?
"Yes, I'm sorry! It was my fault! I shouldn't have said those things about complaining about you! It was my fault!"
After saying that, the uncle turned around and ran away, without even taking the piece of pork that he had already paid for.
Seeing this, Yuki Tsukumo naturally wouldn't let the other party leave like that.
In a moment of desperation, she grabbed the pork in one hand and the still-dripping cleaver in the other, and chased after the man.
Chapter-126
When Toji returned to the supermarket after finishing his phone call with the pork supplier, he was utterly shocked by what he saw.
Yuki Tsukumo was chasing after the customers with a kitchen knife, while Riko Amanai dragged a bag of flour that was heavier than herself, almost in a daze.
Kiyoshi was calming down the rioting customers, while only Kento Nanami and Kuroi's situation remained relatively normal.
"Hey! Yuki Tsukumo, what on earth are you doing, you idiot woman?!"
After he finished dealing with everything, he tallied up the supermarket's sales for the day, which amounted to only 600,000 yen, much less than he had expected.
But at least... after deducting the cost of the barbecue, you should still make a profit of ten or twenty thousand yen, right?
Unfortunately, Yuki Tsukumo ate 50,000 yen worth of food at the barbecue that night by herself.
Everyone ate a lot that night, and Toji's wallet was also much emptier.
Kento Nanami didn't eat for long because he needed to go home and discuss transferring schools with his parents.
On the morning of the second day, before Riko and Ms. Kuroi had gotten up, rustling sounds could be heard coming from inside the villa.
"Have you packed everything? Kid, we're heading back."
"Okay, don't worry, I've packed everything. I'll leave the bedding and stuff here, since I'll be coming back during the summer vacation anyway."
"Kiyoshi, when I return to the High School this time, I will absolutely not let those idiots at the top push the blame onto you. The cases in Beika Town are very strange, and they may be related to the black-robed man we saw back then."
At the time, I had to let them go temporarily because of the Yamata no Orochi, but now that we've returned, we have more directions for our investigation.
When Yuki Tsukumo said those words, whether it was Kiyoshi Zenin's imagination or not, he felt that there was a hint of murderous intent in Yuki Tsukumo's expression.
To prevent Yuki Tsukumo from doing anything too extreme, Kiyoshi Zenin smiled and said to her:
"I'm just a suspect right now. I'm not saying I'm the murderer. Miss Yuki, don't worry too much. I'm just temporarily confined to Tokyo. But in reality, it's such a big place, it's hardly confinement."
Moreover, I will be joining the higher vocational college later, and I've also become close to Lord Tengen. Even if the higher-ups are dissatisfied with me, there will definitely be dissenting voices among them. Therefore, considering all of the above, my current situation is relatively safe.
Hearing Kiyoshi's words, Yuki Tsukumo nodded, but a deep unease still lingered in her eyes.
She had already seen most of the true colors of those people at the top the moment she stepped into the elite rank.
It could be said that out of ten high-ranking officials, they were able to kill eleven bad guys.
But since Kiyoshi Zenin had said so, she couldn't say anything more. The three of them quickly and quietly packed their luggage and left the villa, which had served them from early July to late August, in the slightly cool morning mist.
After the figures of the group completely disappeared into the thick fog, Riko Amanai slowly sat up from the bed.
Her eyes were a little red as she looked out the window at the swirling mist, feeling as if she were having a long and drawn-out dream.
There was a knock on the door, a sound that wouldn't normally be considered unusual, but at this moment it sounded somewhat empty and lonely.
Kuroi pushed open the door and came in, carrying a glass of milk. She handed it to Riko Amanai, who was lying on the bed, and said softly:
"Miss Riko, you drank some wine yesterday, so drink some milk today to soothe your stomach."
"Soothing the stomach and intestines, that's something Kiyoshi would say."
Riko took the milk from Kuroi, a slightly sad smile on her face.
Kuroi did not refute this, but simply smiled and said:
"Kiyoshi-kun has a lot of strange and wonderful knowledge in his mind. Perhaps it's because he grew up abroad. In any case, I've learned a lot from him."
Hearing this, Riko didn't rush to speak. Instead, she took a sip of milk, savoring its warm and smooth texture, let out a slight breath, and then whispered:
Have they all left?
"Yes, they've all left."
"The house suddenly felt so spacious."
"Yes, there are some, but it might make daily cleaning easier."
Upon hearing this, Riko smiled and said to Kuroi:
"I'll clean with you next time!"
"Then you'd better be able to endure the hardship, Miss Riko. By the way, Kiyoshi told me that he'll probably bring more people next summer. He said he's made quite a few interesting friends at the Jujutsu High."
Hearing this, Riko smiled and then said softly:
"Kiyoshi also told me about this. He even suggested that I make room in a few more rooms. Do we have any extra rooms in our house?"
"Yes, Miss Riko, if we cut your room in half and let Kiyoshi move in, the room will be enough."
Upon hearing this, Riko's face flushed crimson. She looked at Kuroi and said shyly:
"Kuroi!"
The atmosphere of parting wasn't so sad because of their conversation. As the morning mist dissipated, golden light shone on the earth, and a new day was about to begin.
August 25, 2000, was the first day that Kiyoshi Zenin and the others returned to Tokyo.
Also returning with them was Kento Nanami, who had originally planned to study in Osaka.
Originally, Kento Nanami's parents had some reservations, but after meeting Toji, they immediately changed their minds and decided to let Kento Nanami study at the Jujutsu High with Toji.
At 9:27 a.m., Kiyoshi Zenin, along with a somewhat apprehensive Kento Nanami and a slightly relaxed Toji, arrived at the gate of the Jujutsu High.
After a short training, Kento Nanami had gained a considerable understanding and knowledge of some common knowledge in the world of Jujutsu, but he still had an indescribable curiosity about this systematic training base for sorcerers.
Just as Kento Nanami was looking around at the surrounding buildings, two excited voices rang out from not far away.
"Kiyoshi! You're finally back!"
"Miss Mei Mei! Look over there, it's Kiyoshi! He's back!"
Looking in the direction from which the two voices came, Kento Nanami saw three very recognizable figures.
There was someone who looked about the same age as me, but had a strange hairstyle, especially his bangs, which looked like they were welded on with steel rings.
The other girl who spoke was dressed in a shrine maiden's outfit and seemed rather carefree.
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The carefree witch walked towards Zenin Temple with a smile and pride on her face.
The wooden clogs made a crisp "clack-clack" sound as they stepped on the bluestone slabs. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, and her pretty face radiated a youthful vitality.
"This is going to be a really annoying guy..."
Looking at the witch before him, Kento Nanami, who was not even ten years old, made this judgment.
His steps were too large, his facial expressions were too exaggerated, his head swayed wildly while walking, and he even moved his hands and feet in unison...
Kento Nanami continuously extracted information from the Utahime, gave her stereotypical summaries, and ultimately built a somewhat unsatisfactory character model.
It wasn't that Kento Nanami was overly feudal or rigid; he had absolutely no intention of restricting or criticizing women's stride size or walking posture.
He would categorize everyone in the same way.
Based on a person's walking habits and subtle movements, one can generally discern which type of personality traits they tend to have.
Making an initial assessment in this way can minimize unnecessary social friction when establishing a friendship later on.
As he pondered this, Kento Nanami subconsciously turned his gaze to Kiyoshi Zenin.
Um...
His gait was steady, his expression calm, his spirit composed, his manners polite, his behavior proper, and the way he swayed his head while walking was pleasing to the eye. Even the height he raised his arms was impeccable.
After obtaining the Succubus System, Kiyoshi Zenin became more sensitive to the gazes of various people. He naturally noticed the intense emotions in the gaze of Kento Nanami. He subconsciously turned his head to look at Nanami, and nodded and smiled slightly the moment their eyes met.
In Kiyoshi's view, Kento Nanami is still a child. No matter how mature he acts, it is normal for him to feel a little scared when he first arrives in an unfamiliar environment.
When children feel scared, it's a normal reaction for them to immediately look at the person who makes them feel safest.
Thinking of this, Kiyoshi Zenin took two steps closer to Nanami, preparing to introduce Nanami to the people in front of him later.
After all, Nanami was the youngest among everyone present.
He took Nanami from Nanami's parents, but he promised to take good care of Nanami.
But when Kento Nanami met Kiyoshi Zenin's gaze, he feel a little flustered. It was the natural unease of a child secretly evaluating an elder in their heart, only to have it instantly seen through by the elder.
Especially when Kiyoshi walked towards him, Nanami became even more fearful.
Although Kiyoshi Zenin wasn't much older than him, in Nanami's eyes, Kiyoshi Zenin's maturity in handling matters and his composure in the face of disaster had made him a true role model for "adults."
It can be said that Kiyoshi Zenin's image in his mind was that of the most perfect "adult".
Now that this adult was about to come and reprimand him for his offensive gaze, Nanami felt an indescribable sense of shame.
As a precocious teenager, he always values his own reputation more than anything else.
Unfortunately, while there are many precocious children, there are very few parents who know how to take care of their children's image.
They would always scold their children in front of outsiders without any regard for whether the children also had the concepts of "face" and "self-esteem".
Just as Nanami lowered his head slightly, feeling somewhat downcast, Kiyoshi Zenin's gentle voice rang in his ears again:
"What's wrong, Nanami? Are you a little nervous? I'm sorry, I didn't pay attention to your emotions. Come and get to know everyone. They are all very nice people. You will get along well with them here."
Contrary to his expectations of blame or reprimand, Kiyoshi Zenin simply walked over and smiled, showing concern for him.
Kento Nanami was somewhat stunned. He looked up and was quite certain that Kiyoshi Zenin had just noticed the offensive comment in his eyes.
If it were someone else, he would also wonder if the other person hadn't read those messages from their eyes.
But that person was Kiyoshi Zenin, and he could definitely read the information from her eyes immediately!
Instead of being upset by his offensive comment, the other party even reflected on his own problem and comforted him.
Is this what an adult should be like?!
They are able to perfectly control their own emotions and, at crucial moments, notice the psychological changes of the children around them and show them care.
For a moment, Kento Nanami actually saw a faint halo on Zenin-in-oshiki's body that only appeared to be the Buddha!
However, this illusion was only momentary. Just as Kento Nanami had predicted, the somewhat carefree shrine maiden did not speak with much politeness.
"Hey! Xiao Kiyoshi! Who's that cool-looking kid?!"
Hearing the Utahime's words, Kiyoshi Zenin felt somewhat helpless.
The Utahime at this point is completely different from the mature and reliable woman in the Canon who was around thirty years old.
Furthermore, because she didn't go to school as a child and only trained at a shrine, the Utahime's personality was somewhat uncivilized.
To put it simply, it's extremely vulgar!
This kind of pure, natural, and ecological personality might be appealing to some people, such as Yuki Tsukumo or Todo. However, for someone like Kento Nanami, who prefers a more humanized style, he strongly dislikes the Utahime's rude behavior.
But just as Kiyoshi was about to say something to help the two get to know each other better, another gentle voice rang out at that moment:
"Miss Utahime, how could you be so impolite on the first meeting? I'm sorry, Miss Utahime is just a little carefree by nature, she didn't mean to offend you. She's actually a very nice person, you'll see I'm right as you get to know her better."
When I first met her, Miss Utahime even said my bangs were welded on with wire! But afterwards, she helped me a lot. She told me the location of the cafeteria, where to collect packages in the dorm, and where to find nearby restaurants and entertainment venues.
That was Geto Suguru's voice. Kiyoshi Zenin turned around and saw that Geto Suguru's complexion was rosier than before he left. It seemed that life inside the High School was much better than his previous life in the basement.
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Geto Suguru was a very gentle person. Even when he finally decided to kill all the non-sorcerers, he still did not change his inner nature.
Inside the Star Religious Group, he helped a mother and daughter who came seeking help. Although he said he was disgusted and loathed them, he maintained basic politeness until the girl left.
Only after the mother and daughter left did he pretend to disgust himself and pinch his nose.
He told his subordinates, "The reason I didn't kill the mother and daughter is because they provided me with a new Cursed Spirit and money."
However, if it were Kiyoshi Zenin, assuming he was in Geto Suguru's position, he wouldn't choose to kill the mother and daughter, but he would plunder all their possessions and place Cursed Objects on them that could attract Cursed Spirits.
In this way, the mother and daughter could even become a perpetual motion machine that continuously provides themselves with Cursed Spirits and money.
Why didn't Geto Suguru do that?
Was it that he couldn't think of it? Or that he couldn't do it?
Zenin Temple Kiyoshi leans more towards the latter.
If the interpretation of the Zenin temple here is too strong, then how many ordinary people actually died in the last "Night Parade of One Hundred Demons" that Geto Suguru launched before his death?
Admittedly, Geto Suguru was not a good person in the end. The two girls he trained, Nanako and Mimiko, killed several Assistant Managers, which was genuine evil.
But in Kiyoshi Zenin's view, this malice can be changed as long as it hasn't been committed yet.
They are nothing more than petty extremists trained by extremists.
Of course, if such a thing were to happen again after my intervention, then Kiyoshi Zenin would eliminate them without hesitation.
For Kiyoshi Zenin, the life of a sorcerer was no more noble than that of an Assistant Manager or an ordinary person.
Although Geto Suguru was twisted beyond recognition in the end, Kiyoshi still believed that the gentle nature hidden deep in his soul had not changed.
This is also an important reason why Kiyoshi was willing to become friends with Geto Suguru.
He didn't let Geto Suguru finish speaking, but instead chuckled and continued:
"Geto is right. Miss Utahime is a very kind person. If you have any problems at the High School, you can go to her for help."
The Utahime, listening to the flattery from Kiyoshi Zenin and Geto Suguru, blushed slightly and said with a hint of embarrassment and annoyance:
"You two self-righteous bastards, when did I agree to any of these things?! However, I admit I was a bit rude just now, sorry..."
The Utahime is just a bit carefree in her daily life, but that doesn't mean she's an idiot who doesn't know her place.
Kento Nanami was somewhat surprised to hear the Utahime's apology.
It's important to understand that in Japan, a country with a very strong hierarchical culture, it's almost impossible for a senior to apologize to a junior.
Although most people haven't become the kind of adults that are disliked, very few can actually do that.
The previous bad impression of the Utahime was instantly washed away. Before the Utahime could even finish speaking, Nanami, imitating Kiyoshi Zenin, directly said to her:
"It was my expression management that caused you to have that kind of thought, Senior Utahime. It's really my fault, so you don't need to feel sorry."
Nanami naturally learned Kiyoshi Zenin's usual rhetoric, taking all the blame upon herself in advance. In this way, even if the other party might have some dissatisfaction, it would immediately turn into guilt.
Although Nanami doesn't quite understand what Kiyoshi Zenin meant by saying that, his innate ability to imitate as a child has allowed him to learn it very well.
As expected, after hearing Kento Nanami's answer, the Utahime's face turned even redder, as she felt ashamed of having bullied the child earlier.
She stared wide-eyed, her throat dry, at Kento Nanami. Seeing Nanami's somewhat surprised expression, the Utahime held her breath and whispered:
"It's my fault. Don't make it sound so nice. If there are any problems later, just come to me. Also, this is a membership card I got at the ramen shop near the entrance. You can use this membership card to eat there. There's still 10,000 yen in it."
As the Utahime spoke, she quickly pulled a pale purple card from the inner pocket of her shrine maiden outfit and forcefully shoved it into Kento Nanami's hand, regardless of whether he needed it or not.
Looking at the ramen shop membership card in his hand, which still retained some warmth, Kento Nanami actually didn't want it.
He grew up in Denmark and didn't particularly like Japanese food. Besides, his family wasn't actually poor, so he preferred to eat at Western restaurants most of the time.
He probably won't be able to finish the balance on this card even when the ramen shop goes out of business.
However, since Kiyoshi Zenin did not stop the Utahime from handing him the card, it proves that this is a way for adults to socialize.
Kento Nanami always had absolute trust in Zenin Temple Kiyoshi.
Of course, in return, Kento Nanami glanced at the black gold membership card for the upscale Western restaurant in his pocket, a determined look appearing on his face.
I must repay this favor!
After seeing that Nanami and the Utahime hadn't had any conflict over the previous incident, Kiyoshi Zenin began to introduce Kento Nanami to everyone present:
"This is Kento Nanami. He grew up in Denmark, and his grandfather was Danish. So sometimes he doesn't really like the customs and food in Japan. I hope everyone can be understanding and tolerant."
Hearing this, Geto Suguru smiled and said to Kiyoshi Zenin:
"If that's the case, then Nanami's situation is almost exactly the same as yours, Kiyoshi. Aren't you also a foreigner, and don't you also really like the customs and food here in Japan?"
Seeing Geto Suguru's gentle smile, Kiyoshi also smiled:
"So that's why Nanami and I get along so well, right?"
Upon hearing this, the Utahime exclaimed loudly again:
"Hey! You, what do you mean by saying that we can't get along?!"
Kiyoshi Zenin could tell that the Utahime was somewhat embarrassed by what had just happened and wanted to change the subject in this way. Naturally, he wouldn't offend her, so he just smiled and explained.
And just as he was explaining, Mei Mei's beautiful eyes met his.
At that very moment, the somewhat "beautiful" scene from that time suddenly flashed into her mind, and Kiyoshi Zenin's face flushed red.
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That somewhat "beautiful" scene is still preserved deep in Kiyoshi Zenin's mind to this day.
Or rather, it is completely impossible for it to be eliminated.
Even though Mei Mei is still quite young, her slender figure already exudes a certain beauty.
Thinking back to the scene he had witnessed, Kiyoshi felt his mouth go dry.
At this moment, Mei Mei also noticed that Kiyoshi's face was obviously a little strange. Looking at the other's slightly red cheeks, her own earlobes gradually turned red as well.
Geto Suguru and Kento Nanami both noticed that Kiyoshi Zenin's face was flushed, but fortunately their attention was on Kiyoshi Zenin, so they did not notice the blush on Mei Mei's face.
"Kiyoshi? What's wrong?! Are you feeling unwell because of the heat? Should we go to the classroom to rest for a bit? Anyway, Mr. Masamichi Yaga might not be here anytime soon."
After noticing that something was wrong with Zenin-in-tsuyoshi, Geto Suguru immediately showed concern for him. Kento Nanami also looked at Zenin-in-tsuyoshi with some nervousness, fearing that the other party might faint under the scorching sun at any moment.
Even Toji, who had been ignoring the children's conversation, turned his gaze over. Kiyoshi Zenin's face didn't turn this red even when he was boxing in the sunlight. Could it be that something was really wrong with him?
Seeing that everyone around her was staring at Kiyoshi Zenin, Mei Mei felt a little anxious. What if Kiyoshi Zenin revealed what happened back then? Then she...
In her anxiety, even Mei Mei's face began to flush.
But at this moment, the usually slow-witted Utahime suddenly realized what was going on.
Upon realizing the truth, the Utahime trembled instantly. She turned to look at Mei Mei and saw that the usually aloof Mei Mei was now acting shyly, which confirmed her suspicions.
No, that won't do!
I absolutely cannot let anyone notice anything amiss here! Otherwise, Miss Mei Mei will surely take my life!
Faced with the threat to her life, the Utahime's not-so-bright brain suddenly started working at high speed.
There is great terror between life and death, and it is under this great terror that many miracles of human courage can be born.
For example, right now, the Utahime who had never remembered the words of the Masamichi Yaga suddenly had a flash of light from the depths of her memory!
She shouted at the crowd before her, almost frantically:
"Hey, hey, hey! You guys, did you know? It's rumored that besides XiaoKiyoshi, Kento, and Geto, there are two other people coming today!"
However, the Utahime's shout did not have the desired effect. It was clear that the crowd was not particularly concerned about the two newcomers. Their eyes were still focused on Kiyoshi, as if they would not give up until they found out the reason for his blushing.
However, Kiyoshi Zenin himself felt a sense of confusion when he heard the geisha mention of "two people".
According to the information he received from Masamichi Yaga, besides himself and his group, there should only be one other person, Shoko Ieiri.
Because of his family background, Satoru Gojo is currently unable to enroll in a Jujutsu High. The information that Naobito Zenin received earlier was merely a wavering message from some dissenting voices within the Gojo family.
According to the Canon, if Satoru Gojo wanted to join the Jujutsu High, it would actually be after he had completed his coming-of-age ceremony.
Only after the "coming-of-age" ceremony was held could Satoru Gojo truly be considered to have broken away from the Big Three Families of sorcery.
The purpose of this is to show that "joining the Jujutsu High was Satoru Gojo's personal wish, not the Gojo family's wish."
After all, Satoru Gojo's existence was simply too terrifying.
Before Satoru Gojo was born, the Gojo family was actually the most declining among the Big Three Families.
The Kamo family's "Blood Manipulation" goes without saying. It's not exactly a rare technique that's difficult to pass down. Although its power isn't as great as the other two families, it's good at being passed down.
While no one in the Zenin family has awakened the "Ten Shadows Technique" in this generation, the family has the most sorcerers, and has produced a Naobito Zenin with the [Projection Sorcery]. The opponent basically possesses the strongest combat power besides the Special Grade sorcerers.
Therefore, even without the help of the "Ten Shadows Technique," the Zenin family, relying solely on the old man Naobito Zenin, has the potential to overpower the other two major families.
The Gojo family is known for its difficulty in passing down Limitless techniques, not only because these techniques are hard to pass on, but also because without the Six Eyes, it's difficult to push them to their limits. They are the type of people who are born with extremely high upper limits for their techniques, but also extremely low lower limits.
The Gojo family had been declining in recent years, but after Satoru Gojo was born, the fate of the Big Three Families changed completely.
The name that the heavens transformed into was also very simple: "Satoru Gojo"!
Since then, the status of the Big Three Families has undergone a dramatic change, and the Gojo family itself knows that they cannot control this "monster".
The future of this son of Zhongxing is something we old folks can't possibly control.
The only thing they could do was to instill as much family ideology and knowledge in Satoru Gojo as possible before he grew up, so that he would remember the family in the future.
As he pondered the Canon, Kiyoshi Zenin's expression gradually calmed down. He first explained to the people around him that he had simply choked on his saliva by accident and that they should not worry.
Then, with a normal expression, he looked at the Utahime and asked her which two people were coming here to enroll as early admissionees.
Seeing that Kiyoshi Zenin's expression had returned to normal, the Utahime finally breathed a sigh of relief. However, the oppressive feeling emanating from Miss Mei Mei behind her hadn't dissipated, so she didn't dare to completely relax. She took a deep breath and said to Kiyoshi Zenin:
"When I ran into Professor Masamichi Yaga in the cafeteria before, he didn't have any toilet paper to use the restroom, so he asked me for some. We chatted casually during that time."
Upon hearing this, Kiyoshi's lips twitched, and Mei Mei, who was more familiar with the Utahime, knew even better that it must have been Mei Mei who took advantage of the situation and forced Teacher Masamichi Yaga to say it.
Although the Utahime may seem a bit dull, she is actually a very cunning girl.
"Masamichi Yaga said that originally, only one girl named Shoko Ieiri was supposed to come in the early batch this year, but for some reason, the young master of the Gojo family, who is said to have changed the entire world of Jujutsu from birth, and the Satoru Gojo who is said to have Six Eyes, are also coming!"
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When the Utahime got to this point, she deliberately used a voice similar to that of someone telling a ghost story, which added to the mystery of the whole affair.
"As you all probably know, there has always been an ironclad rule in the world of Jujutsu."
The more powerful the sorcerer, the more powerful the Cursed Spirit born from them; conversely, the more powerful the Cursed Spirit, the more powerful the sorcerer born from it!
As Master Yaga said, this is the most fundamental principle in the world, and an inevitable adjustment to maintain the balance of the world.
However, after the birth of Satoru Gojo, the young master of the Gojo family, the quantity and quality of Cursed Spirits in the entire world skyrocketed.
In other words, the birth of Satoru Gojo alone changed the power levels of sorcerers and spirits throughout the entire world!
Upon hearing this, Geto Suguru, who had met Satoru Gojo once before, curled his lip. That arrogant sunglasses bastard really didn't seem like the kind of person who could change the entire world of Jujutsu single-handedly.
Toji glanced sideways at the silver-white figure that had appeared beside the Utahime at some unknown time.
That brat appeared so fast.
Just as Toji turned to look at him, a pair of deep blue eyes also looked at Toji through the sunglasses.
Feeling the brat's gaze directed at him, Satoru Gojo was slightly taken aback. This was the second time; Satoru Gojo could still detect his gaze from behind.
It seems that this brat, Satoru Gojo, might really be a monster capable of changing the entire world of Jujutsu, just like in the legends.
Among the people present, besides Toji, only one other person also spotted Satoru Gojo.
That is the tranquility of the Zenin temple.
To be precise, it wasn't Kiyoshi Zenin who discovered it, but rather Orochi, who was residing within him.
When Yagi sensed Satoru Gojo's approaching Cursed Energy, the warning she issued in her mind even drowned out the sound of the Sukuna drama.
Sukuna looked at the room emitting a huge amount of noise and a look of disgust appeared on her face.
That damn woman! She's fine with making such a loud noise, but when I just turned up the volume on the TV a little, she immediately went to complain to that brat Kiyoshi Zenin. What an unreasonable, hypocritical jerk!
However, Sukuna was also quite curious as to why Orochi would suddenly make such a loud warning.
After all, Kiyoshi Zenin's body and soul were too firmly bonded together, so neither Orochi nor he could see the outside world through that barrier.
Orochi is a little better off, since she left a weak part of her main body outside as a data collector.
Sukuna, on the other hand, really couldn't see anything. If it weren't for the game console and television that Kiyoshi would occasionally send over, he would probably be passing the long time by spacing out, just like before.
To be honest, Sukuna was initially angry and dissatisfied with her inability to see into the outside world.
But as his exploration of modern electronic products deepened, he suddenly realized that he didn't really need to observe the external conditions of Zenin Monk's body.
These things are much more exciting than Zenin monastery life. I'm not an idiot, how could I not tell which is more important?
However, despite saying that, Sukuna didn't lack curiosity. After the noise from Orochi's side subsided for a while, he knocked on the door and said to the person inside:
"Hey! Orochi! What happened outside? Is that brat about to die?! Hahaha!"
While contemplating the worst possible outcome for Kiyoshi Zenin, Sukuna let out a strange laugh that made everyone feel uncomfortable.
As expected, Orochi was extremely dissatisfied with Sukuna's gloating way of asking questions.
However, Orochi knew that if he showed anger at this moment, it would only embolden that bastard Sukuna for a while. The best approach was to tell Sukuna some news that he didn't want to hear.
What news does Sukuna least want to hear?
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After living as neighbors for so long, Orochi had roughly learned most of this.
For an extremely proud and self-centered jerk like Sukuna, just one sentence is enough to make him furious.
"Why don't you go see for yourself? Why ask me? Besides, Kiyoshi is in excellent condition; he could outlive you, you old bastard from a thousand years ago, without a problem!"
After saying that, Orochi ignored Sukuna completely.
Outside in the living room, Orochi indeed heard several sounds of slashing and tearing through the floor.
But that has nothing to do with me. The floor is torn, and Sukuna will be the one to fix it anyway, since he'll be living here for a long time.
After processing his own emotions, Orochi heard Sukuna opening the fries and cola bags one after another.
It seems that Sukuna has truly become the kind of idiotic Cursed Spirit that relies entirely on its appetite.
Inside the room, Orochi silently complained about Sukuna for a couple of minutes. Then, she pulled out a large bag of snacks from under her bed. These were specially delivered to her by Kiyoshi Zenin, who even made a point of avoiding Sukuna.
Every time Orochi thought about the food he ate inside, which Sukuna didn't have, the deliciousness of the food in his mouth seemed even more intense.
That's human nature; everyone likes to show favoritism.
Sukuna, on the other hand, gulped down a large mouthful of cola, snorted coldly, and continued watching his TV.
Kiyoshi Zenin is a bastard, but TVs and video game consoles are indeed quite fun.
Reminded by the Yamata no Orochi, Kiyoshi Zenin also saw Satoru Gojo, who was right next to the Utahime. The moment their eyes met, looking into the other's eyes that were glowing with azure light, Kiyoshi Zenin felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity and warmth.
This feeling was exactly the same for Satoru Gojo and Kiyoshi Zenin.
After exchanging glances, the two nodded, seemingly with some unknown sense of unease.
The Utahime and the others had not yet noticed Satoru Gojo's appearance at this time. After all, as the core of the direct line of the Big Three Families, Satoru Gojo's strength and temperament far surpassed everyone of this age, or rather, far surpassed the vast majority of people in this world.
Moreover, Kiyoshi Zenin also sensed the lingering traces of the Limitless Cursed Energy in the air. He knew that Satoru Gojo must have used the Limitless Technique to directly appear behind the Utahime.
The Utahime, however, remained oblivious to the other person and continued speaking to herself:
"For someone like that to suddenly choose to join our High School, based on my speculation, Satoru Gojo's thoughts are definitely not simple!"