Chapter-141
After Zen'in Kiyoshi's voice fell, everyone present was swept up in a frenzy of celebration, as if a storm was about to break.
Some people wanted to divide up the spoils of Zen'in Kiyoshi's plan, some wanted to break free from Zen'in Kiyoshi's control, and some even wanted to see Zen'in Kiyoshi and the Zen'in family all die in the process!
But these people all got one thing wrong: Zen'in Kiyoshi didn't intend to discuss things with them here.
Before these people could voice their opinions, Zen'in Kiyoshi's voice had already rang out:
"All of you are indispensable to maintaining the magical world and the ordinary human world. I, Zen'in Kiyoshi, have always held you in awe and admiration. It is precisely for this reason that the outside world will become extremely dangerous in the purge I am about to launch."
So... I hope you can wait here for a while until the cleanup operation is over.
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in another uproar.
"You're imprisoning us! Do you know what you're doing?!"
The old man's voice rang out again, trembling with a hint of hysteria.
This time, Zen'in Kiyoshi did not wait for the high-ranking officials who supported the old man to speak, but said directly:
"It's not imprisonment, it's just that I'm worried about your safety. And for some matters that require cooperation, I will naturally cooperate with some high-ranking officials who need to be negotiated. At that time, I will also do my best to ensure that those high-ranking officials who are willing to cooperate with me."
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Upon hearing this, everyone understood what "Zen'in Kiyoshi" meant.
Those willing to work for him will share the money and profits.
Those who refuse to cooperate with the Zen'in monastery will be imprisoned here until the matter is resolved!
But how dare he, the monk from the Zen'in Temple, do that?!
How dare he!
Who gave this kid, barely ten years old, the courage and audacity?!
Imprisoning the entire elite of the Jujutsu world, forcing them to choose sides, and purging the largest family in the Jujutsu world?!
If this hadn't actually happened to them today, no one would have believed things would escalate to this point.
Zen'in Kiyoshi's next move stunned everyone present once again.
He took a phone from his pocket, which was still showing a call, and then turned on the speakerphone:
"Old man from Naobito, did you hear what you just said?"
There was no immediate answer on the other end of the phone. After a series of gurgling sounds, Zen'in Naobito's slightly drunken voice finally came through:
"You brat, I'm not so old that I can't even hear the phone! Go ahead and do it! That's all, don't bother me while I'm drinking. I'm on vacation in Okinawa right now, and it really is a great summer resort, just like you said, hiccup!"
"When you come back, I'll buy you some Chinese liquor. It's a specialty of my hometown and is more fragrant and stronger than sake."
"Haha, then we'll talk about it when I get back!"
After saying that, the person on the other end of the phone hung up, while Zen'in Kiyoshi put the phone in his pocket and said softly to the deathly silent hall in front of him:
"Does anyone want to discuss the specific purge plan with me now? And regarding those who cooperate with me...?"
Before Zen'in Kiyoshi had finished speaking, some people couldn't help but start talking.
While Zen'in Kiyoshi and the others were discussing specific countermeasures, Tsukumo Yuki and Yaga Masamichi were staring at each other wide-eyed.
"Ms. Yaga, were those words you taught Kiyoshi to say?"
As Yaga Masamichi listened to Tsukumo Yuki's words, a look on his face appeared that was hard to tell whether it was a smile or an embarrassment.
"It's good that you think I have this ability, but it's unlikely that you think it's a good thing."
Yaga Masamichi's answer left Tsukumo Yuki somewhat stunned. She subconsciously touched her head, which wasn't pointed at all.
"Ahem, to be honest, I never expected things to turn out this way. I originally thought the best outcome today would be to save Kiyoshi and prevent him from being imprisoned by the college, but I really didn't expect that he would be imprisoned by the higher-ups in the Jujutsu Department instead..."
"Seriously, when did Kiyoshi become so strong? After going to Okinawa, his strength has reached the Special Grade?! What exactly did you guys experience there?"
Seeing the bewildered expression on Yaga Masamichi's face, Tsukumo Yuki was also somewhat puzzled.
"Logically speaking, a sorcerer's total amount of Cursed Energy is basically fixed at the moment of birth, and subsequent training is only to better utilize the Cursed Energy in the body."
However, Kiyoshi's Cursed Energy is different from that of ordinary sorcerers. His Cursed Energy is constantly increasing, and each increase is irregular. I searched through many ancient books and found a similar case in one of them.
The book said that Kiyoshi's condition might be caused by the Cursed Technique he was born with.
Some innate spells are so powerful that the spellcaster's available Cursed Energy is exhausted the moment they are born. As the spellcaster grows, the total amount of Cursed Energy hidden in their body is continuously developed. When it exceeds the critical point for using the innate spell, it will exhibit this explosive growth in Cursed Energy.
However, this case dates back 1,500 years, and that guy was just an ordinary Grade 1 sorcerer, whose only advantage was his unique spell—a buff-type ability that would be active 24/7 as long as he was alive.
Listening to Tsukumo Yuki's explanation, Yaga Masamichi nodded, then slowly said:
"Forget it, as long as Kiyoshi can become stronger, that's a good thing. I'm too lazy to investigate the mystery of how she became stronger. As long as Kiyoshi is not in danger, that's fine. But what I want to ask is, does Kiyoshi really have the strength of a top-level sorcerer now?"
If I remember correctly, the criteria for judging a top-tier sorcerer seems to be the ability to single-handedly destroy a nation, right?
Hearing this, Tsukumo Yuki pondered for a moment, then lowered her voice and leaned closer to say to Yaga Masamichi:
"Although Kiyoshi's total Cursed Energy has reached the level of the Special Grade, his overall strength should not have reached the Special Grade yet. The reason is simple: Kiyoshi currently lacks powerful offensive means, and due to his age, his ability to fight head-on is still weaker than that of a Special Grade."
Yaga Masamichi frowned, looked at Tsukumo Yuki, and replied in a low voice:
"If I don't reach the top rank, will there be any problems going to the Zen'in family?"
"I will protect him, I guarantee it with my own life! Besides, he's just not at the top-tier level in terms of overall strength. Those guys from the Zen'in family can't pose any threat to him."
Chapter-142
Inside the meeting room, Zen'in Kiyoshi looked at the slips of paper he had received, which listed the names of those willing to help him fight against the Zen'in family.
These lists contain the real identities of many high-ranking officials, so they cannot be revealed to the public.
The high-ranking officials in the Jujutsu Department were actually unaware of each other's identities.
The reason is simple: if those in high positions knew each other's identities, the ordinary human world would descend into chaos.
First: Among the high-ranking individuals are business tycoons, cultural leaders, and political elites. It's fine if they don't know each other's identities, but if they do, two situations are likely to occur.
They either collude with each other and form cliques, or they hire Curse Users to kill each other to silence them.
If this happens, then the very purpose of the higher-ups has changed from "maintaining peace" to becoming a model of "destroying peace," a situation that the people of the Jujutsu world are unwilling to accept.
Second: If the true identities of the high-ranking officials are known to each other, then a situation will arise where "selfishness outweighs public good."
It's quite simple here. A Cursed Spirit appears in a certain place, but that place is a cluster of buildings that need to be demolished. If the Cursed Spirit kills someone, the real estate developers can buy it at a low price; if it doesn't kill anyone, they can buy it at a high price.
In this situation, if someone in the upper echelons has connections with that real estate developer, then it is very likely that the mission will be kept secret. Either no sorcerer will be sent to handle it, or some low-level sorcerers will be sent to their deaths.
This would not only lead to low administrative efficiency, but would also make the already high mortality rate of the sorcerer profession even more dilapidated.
The intelligence gathering ability of the head of the Jujutsu Department is already quite worrying. In the Canon, Haibara Yū died in that place because the intelligence mistakenly identified a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit as a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit.
If these sorcerers continue to fabricate false information on top of their already worrisome intelligence-gathering capabilities, then they won't need to do any more missions.
When you receive a mission notice, you might as well just commit suicide and give the Cursed Spirit a trophy directly. Why bother with a competition?
Considering the above factors, the concealment of identities among high-ranking officials is a necessary political structure.
Zen'in Kiyoshi looked at the slips of paper in his hand, each bearing his name, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
These notes contain more than just their identities; they also express their feelings.
It seems that some smart people in the upper echelons have already realized that the future will be different.
These people, though unsure of the future's trajectory, are unwilling to become conservatives who obstruct future changes.
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They have their own calculations and ambitions, and they want to gain more benefits from the upcoming changes.
Zen'in Temple Kiyoshi is their bet on this future transformation.
Looking at the slips of paper in his hand filled with names of famous people, Zen'in Kiyoshi didn't show much emotion at the moment.
In the world of Jujutsu, ordinary people, regardless of their status, have no real standing or dignity in front of sorcerers.
However, Zen'in Kiyoshi was not in a hurry to take action. He did not have enough support from the higher-ups he had, and the combined influence of these people was not enough for him to shoulder the responsibility of "righteousness" and set out.
Having a legitimate reason for the attack is not enough to justify the "legitimacy" of the cause.
He was waiting, and when the blue-haired woman in a kimono, barefoot, appeared, Zen'in Kiyoshi knew that the time was almost up.
"Heavens! Lord Tengen?! What are you doing here?!"
The voice of Yaga Masamichi came, carrying a hint of astonishment and shock. In the more than twenty years since he joined the college, this was the first time he had seen Tengen leave her barrier room!
At this moment, Tsukumo Yuki looked at Tengen, a complex expression on her beautiful face.
She could hear some voices from Tengen, some voices that weren't particularly pleasant.
Even though she wasn't like Zen'in Kiyoshi who could directly understand the origins of the Star Plasma Vessel through the system, as a fellow Star Plasma Vessel, she still had some connection to a certain destiny.
Compared to the false praise from outsiders, Tsukumo Yuki knew whether this stellar body was good or bad.
At this moment, Tengen had obviously noticed Tsukumo Yuki's gaze. Upon seeing Tsukumo Yuki, a rare look of apology and guilt appeared on her usually expressionless face. She looked at Tsukumo Yuki, then sighed and nodded slightly.
But Tsukumo Yuki did not return the greeting; he simply lowered his head silently and did not say a word.
The higher-ups all stared at Tengen, and a cacophony of voices erupted from them:
"Lord Tengen?! What are you doing? If you have any requests or orders, you can just have your servants bring them. How can I ask you to come and deliver them in person?!"
"Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi! Lord Tengen has arrived! Are you still planning to keep us imprisoned here?! Release us immediately! I'm going to report you, you arrogant bastard, to Lord Tengen!"
"Please help us, Lord Tengen. Zen'in Kiyoshi, together with Tsukumo Yuki, intends to launch a revenge purge against the Zen'in family based on Zen'in Kiyoshi's personal will! This action will surely plunge the entire world of Jujutsu into chaos once again!"
I beg Lord Tengen to order the other sorcerers to immediately subdue Zen'in Kiyoshi and execute him for such behavior!
If Zen'in Kiyoshi is allowed to continue like this, the world of Jujutsu, which has finally regained its peace, will surely descend into chaos again due to his interference!
The calls to condemn Zen'in Kiyoshi were endless; upon seeing Tengen, a flame of rebellion seemed to ignite in their hearts.
However, it's normal for them to think this way. After all, in the eyes of the general public, Tengen, a terrifying existence that has survived for thousands of years, should undoubtedly be the true mastermind behind this High School.
They believed that with just one word from Tengen, Zen'in Kiyoshi would be able to surrender, and that Tengen possessed the power to overturn the current situation.
Unfortunately, Tengen lazily raised his right hand and scratched her slightly messy blue hair a couple of times, saying with a hint of helplessness:
"You guys should stop talking bad about that boy, Zen'in Kiyoshi. I was the one who gave him this mission. Last night, I used the barrier technique to discover the source of those remnants of Cursed Energy, which was indeed in Zen'in Ogi's house."
Although it's unclear who exactly it is, it definitely isn't Zen'in Kiyoshi, who moved away recently.
"And the Zen'in Naobito also spoke to me about this matter by phone. In his capacity as the head of the Zen'in family, he approved this special operation!"
Chapter-143
The moment Tengen's voice fell silent, the entire conference room went quiet.
Tengen's lazy yet undeniable words struck like a hammer blow to the hearts of every high-ranking official who had just thought they could turn the tide.
The atmosphere in the conference room was extremely tense. Those high-ranking officials who had previously vehemently criticized Zen'in Kiyoshi after Tengen's arrival were now beginning to feel a chill in their hearts.
The air seemed to freeze at that moment. The deathly silent meeting room was filled only with heavy, suppressed breathing. After the faint sound of cold sweat dripping from the foreheads of some of the higher-ups reached the floor, Tengen didn't waste any words, but calmly said:
"Besides announcing this matter, there is another thing I want to tell you. From today onwards, Zen'in Kiyoshi will speak in my place at the college as the Vice Leader of the Star Religious Group. All handover in Okinawa will also be transferred from the college to Zen'in Kiyoshi."
Upon hearing this, the high-ranking official who had previously been in charge of liaising with the Star Religious Group in Okinawa turned deathly pale and began to tremble violently.
Tengen ignored this; she simply looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi, a smile playing on her delicate face, and then said softly:
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"Take this matter seriously. If you encounter any difficulties or problems, I will do my best to help you."
After saying all this, Tengen did not wait for Zen'in Kiyoshi's reply. She simply turned around, glanced at Tsukumo Yuki, sighed slightly, and walked directly towards her original basement.
She can't leave there for too long; the entire barrier of Japan needs her to maintain it.
As everyone watched Tengen's departing figure, they all felt that Zen'in Kiyoshi was far too terrifying.
From that unending phone call with Zen'in Naobito at the beginning, to how he somehow managed to contact Lord Tengen.
Step by step, it seemed as if he had seen through their every thought in advance.
Furthermore, they firmly grasped control of the conversation, plunging their own group into internal strife before even revealing their true intentions.
Such character and methods! And the person he produced was just a kid around ten years old?!
Are you kidding me?!
He already had the entire director of the Jujutsu department at the college completely under his thumb when he was just a teenager. By the time he turns twenty, won't he have turned us all into domestic dogs?!
This child must not be allowed to live!
But... what ability or qualification do they have to say these words?
Top-tier strength, exceptional intelligence, manipulative, meticulous, a young nobleman...
Can such a being truly be defeated by us?
The minds of the higher-ups were shrouded in a gray fog, obscured by the small figure of Zen'in Monk.
As Yuki looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi, a smile appeared on her lips. Although she still hadn't completely gotten rid of the grudge in Tengen's heart, she decided to assume that Tengen was a good person since he trusted Zen'in Kiyoshi completely.
At least the voices inside Tengen's body did not convey any feelings of dislike or hatred towards Tsukumo Yuki to her.
At this moment, Yaga Masamichi was looking at Zen'in Kiyoshi, his pupils behind his sunglasses trembling. It seemed that he had really recruited an extraordinary student this time.
What Yaga Masamichi cares about most is that, with Zen'in Kiyoshi's help, he might be able to rise from director to principal much faster.
For a moment, he felt a pang of regret for his past judgment.
very nice!
Looking at the silent high-ranking officials, Zen'in Kiyoshi turned to Yaga Masamichi and then asked softly:
"Ms. Yaga, would you be willing to stay here and help me protect the safety of the directors?"
When Kiyoshi asked this question, he was actually asking Yaga Masamichi if he was willing to be completely bound to him at this moment.
Because if Yaga Masamichi agrees to this, it means that Yaga Masamichi has completely offended those high-ranking officials who are unwilling to cooperate with Zen'in Kiyoshi.
He's staying here not to protect people, but to imprison them.
Of course, even if the Yaga Masamichi Sect disagrees, Zen'in Kiyoshi will never force them. Even in the original manga's battle against the extraterrestrial demons, the High School side has never been united, let alone in the current internal strife.
Hearing Zen'in Kiyoshi's words, Yaga Masamichi nodded almost without hesitation, and then said:
"As your teacher, do you think I would back down in something like this? It's just about protecting the safety of all of you adults. You don't need to worry about such a small matter at all!"
Listening to the words of the Yaga Masamichi Master, which sounded like those of a powerful elder brother, Zen'in smiled and nodded. Then he looked at the silent high-ranking members behind him.
"Now..."
Zen'in Kiyoshi's voice was not loud, but it was extremely penetrating, like sharp thorns that instantly pierced the ears of those high-ranking officials who had previously been wantonly insulting Tengen.
"Does anyone still question the legitimacy and rationality of this operation?"
But after Zen'in Monk asked the question, the room fell silent once again.
No one answered. Even the old man who had previously insulted the Zen'in Monastery Kiyoshi the most was now completely silent.
Behind the screen, his aged face remained ashen.
Lord Tengen personally determined the nature of the matter, and the head of the Zen'in Naobito family gave his approval. All the evidence pointed to the Zen'in family's internal situation... Their reasons for opposing the case were completely crushed.
To speak again would be to question Tengen's authority and judgment, and to attempt to interfere in the internal struggles of the Zen'in family, which would be absolutely suicidal.
Seeing this, Zen'in Kiyoshi smiled, looked at Tsukumo Yuki, and then said:
"Senior Yuki Tsukumo, could you please help me obtain an official permission document from the various directors here?"
"Yes, of course. Where do you want to go?"
"I think this is a great opportunity for growth and a great start to the new school year. If possible, I would like to take my classmates to see this scene together."
Upon hearing this, a slight smile appeared on Tsukumo Yuki's lips.
No wonder he's the man she's set her sights on; he's even willing to bring his friends along when it comes to ransacking his own home.
What a man of great courage!
Ten minutes later, when Zen'in Kiyoshi told all the college students present today about his plan, everyone's faces showed a completely different expression.
But one thing was unanimous: when Zen'in Kiyoshi said he was going to cleanse his own family, everyone involuntarily exclaimed "Ah!"
Chapter-144
The moment the clear voice from the Zen'in temple faded, the expressions on the faces of everyone present were quite interesting.
Gojō Satoru's eyes, which had become lifeless due to the boredom of the start of school, suddenly became bright and alert in that instant.
A smile crept onto his lips, and even his voice rose in pitch at that moment:
"Kiyoshi?! You rascal, I knew you wouldn't let me down! When are we going to the Zen'in Temple?! I've never done anything like this before! This is so exciting! What's the procedure? Are we just going to storm in?!"
"Do you need me to clear the way?! I recently learned a really interesting move; the Zen'in temple's gate shouldn't be able to hold it!"
Seeing Gojō Satoru's emotions suddenly surge, Zen'in Kiyoshi's lips twitched slightly.
Although he doesn't have much contact with the Zen'in family now, it's still a bit strange that Gojō Satoru said that, out of respect for Zen'in Naobito.
But then something happened that made Zen'in Kiyoshi even more unable to hold back.
Fushiguro Tōji stood before him, a barely suppressed smile playing on his lips. He looked down at Zen'in Kiyoshi, his voice a far cry from his previous half-dead demeanor:
"Hey? Kid, what's going on? Did you fall out with those guys? Sigh, I knew you were no good at negotiating. Did I lose my job? If I did, then when we go to the Zen'in Temple to ransack their house, remember to take extra money."
I know where the Zen'in family's treasury is, where the magic implements storehouse is, and where the old man from the Naobito clan's wine cellar is. By the way, the wine in his cellar is more valuable than you can imagine. If only I could..."
Hearing Tōji's words, Zen'in Kiyoshi was already completely unable to hold back.
That bastard is really inhuman. Luckily, I hung up on the old man, Zen'in Naobito, earlier. If he had heard what I said, he probably would have had to rush back from Okinawa right now.
Hmm, I guess they used [Projection Sorcery] to rush here.
After all, those bottles of wine were practically the lifeblood of the Zen'in monastery's head monk, Naobito.
Zen'in Kiyoshi strongly suspected that, compared to Zen'in Naoya, Zen'in Naobito might even choose the sake cellar...
By the way, thinking of that kid, Zen'in Naoya, he's only four or five years old now, right?
In the Canon, the boy was indeed a problem child, but after all, he was the son of the old man Naobito Zenin. Given the old man's kindness to him, Zen'in Kiyoshi did not want to push things to the brink.
After all, it is indeed too cruel to make the old man have no descendants.
After thoroughly purging the Zen'in family, let's give Zen'in Naoya some specialized personality correction training.
If that guy is still the same pervert after my training, then I should just kill him.
If you have done everything you can to be benevolent and righteous, and you still cannot save them, then not killing them would be foolish of you.
Zen'in Kiyoshi simply wanted to provide everyone with a better life, and the prerequisite for a better life was to prevent the presence of disgusting individuals around them.
From beginning to end, Zen'in Kiyoshi was not a soft-hearted person.
Seeing that Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi didn't speak, and even frowned slightly, he then said:
"What are you standing there for, you little brat?"
Zen'in Monk sighed, then said:
"Is your brain filled with muscles and Miss Eri? How could you possibly have had your negotiations with those people fall apart? It's just that I found out who the real culprit is."
The culprit in the case is most likely a high-ranking member of the Zen'in family, but the High School is worried that doing so would be detrimental to the stability of the magic world, so they want me to take the blame. However, with the help of the old man Naobito Zenin and Lord Tengen, I successfully changed the minds of those high-ranking members.
Now, some of us will go to the Zen'in Temple to arrest the real culprit. Of course, how the arrest will proceed is up to us.
Also, Gojō! You bastard, listen to me, whatever you do, don't act rashly on your own. Your identity is somewhat special, and if you exert too much effort, people might suspect that you're acting on behalf of the Gojō family.
As soon as Zen'in-in-ori's voice fell, Getō Suguru's slightly worried voice came through:
"Kiyoshi, are you sure there are no problems with this matter? If anyone is held accountable afterward, it will almost always be the person who started it. If possible, you can try to shift some of the blame onto me. Although I may not have much influence, I can still help you share some of the pressure."
Furthermore, if we really have to go in and take the lead, then I think I should be the first one. During the time you were away, I subdued quite a few new Cursed Spirits, including a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit that I subdued with the help of Teacher Yaga.
Sending a Cursed Spirit to scout ahead would at least be safer.
Before Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi could answer Getō Suguru's question, a somewhat cold voice rang out from the side:
"If it's about taking the lead, it's better to leave this to me. My [Black Bird Manipulation] should be more convenient. Getō, you may not know this, but some large Jujutsu families set up many Jujutsu barriers outside to resist stray Cursed Spirits."
If your Cursed Spirit appears there, it will most likely be discovered immediately. But my Black Bird Manipulation is different; it essentially uses ordinary crows for reconnaissance, only infused with some of my Cursed Energy.
Furthermore, each time you subdue a Cursed Spirit, it's not easy. The smell of the Cursed Spirit Orb and the process are quite dangerous. You should use your power where it's more needed.
Hearing this, Getō Suguru was about to thank Miss Mei Mei when he saw her gaze fall directly on Zen'in Kiyoshi's face.
Her fair face was slightly flushed, a blush like that of peach blossoms spreading from her neck to her earlobes, and her voice was somewhat soft:
"Um, Kiyoshi-kun? I can help with this incident, but I hope you can give me some reward. I don't need much, just 500 yen will do."
Upon hearing this, the Iori Utahime trembled violently.
Unlike the general lack of mature young men here, and Toji who has no knowledge of romance, the Iori Utahime has read many romance novels and is actually quite sensitive to the deeper meaning behind Mei Mei's actions.
She was using this method to have further communication with Zen'in Kiyoshi!
A cunning woman!
Chapter-145
The Iori Utahime felt a chill run through her body.
The plot of the novel has actually come true in real life?!
Seeing someone naked and then developing feelings for them? What kind of love-struck person would fall for that?!
Miss Mei Mei doesn't usually seem like the type to be obsessed with romance, does she?!
Could it be that this kind of money-obsessed, career-driven, aloof, and mature woman is actually a naive, love-obsessed idiot at heart?!
No, that's not right, and you can't say it like that.
Zen'in Kiyoshi is intelligent, powerful, gentle, thoughtful, and makes people feel comfortable. He also seems to be good at making money and charming women...
Moreover, and most importantly, this guy is really handsome, even though he's still quite young!
It seems that any normal woman in this world would be attracted to this kind of man, right?
So, can Miss Mei Mei's behavior be considered entirely due to being love-struck?
What about myself? If Zen'in Kiyoshi saw my naked body, would I also have the same thoughts as Sister Mei Mei?
The Iori Utahime suddenly started daydreaming, her face turning a deep liver color. She twisted her hands together, making her shrine maiden outfit wrinkle.
Unlike the Iori Utahime's current reverie, young Nanami Kento was frowning deeply, pondering all the useful information expressed in Zen'in Kiyoshi's words.
At this moment, Nanami Kento was wearing a college uniform that was obviously not very big. The uniform was a little too big and had a musty smell. There was also a small orange flower embroidered on the chest, making it look like a girl's style. It was probably borrowed temporarily.
However, there was no other way. Nanami Kento's decision to enroll was indeed made at the last minute, and the college had never enrolled children around ten years old before. Therefore, in such a short time, the college did not have time to prepare school uniforms for Nanami Kento.
However, Nanami clearly didn't care about these things. His slightly young face was tense at the moment. Because it was the first day of school, his golden hair was combed extremely neatly by his mother with hair oil, all of it neatly combed back.
Listening to Zen'in Kiyoshi's words, he pushed up his oversized round-framed glasses, which reminded Zen'in Kiyoshi of a certain anime character, something like Edogawa...
Nanami Kento's gaze darted back and forth between Zen'in Kiyoshi, Gojō Satoru, Tōji, and his own seniors.
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His brows were furrowed tightly, clearly as he struggled to process the complex information that was far beyond his years of understanding.
Family purge, high-level power struggles, the Zen'in family taking the blame, internal family conflicts, and seemingly a top-tier leader like Miss Tsukumo Yuki... every word felt like a heavy iron weight falling on his heart.
This seems quite different from what he had imagined campus life to be like!
When Nanami Kento heard that the senior monk Mei Mei was only asking for 500 yen as payment from the Zen'in temple, a look of astonishment that was extremely out of character for his age flashed in Nanami Kento's eyes behind his glasses. Then, an indescribable sense of absurdity came over him.
This is a classic case of market disruption!
In such critical operations involving life and death, compensation assessments should be based on quantitative analysis and requirements according to risk factors and task difficulty.
Judging from this action, 500 yen is clearly not in line with market rules, and there must be some business rules that he cannot understand!
During the short break, he had already learned a lot about finance from Miss Mei Mei, so Nanami Kento had no doubt about her professionalism whatsoever.
He dismissed this illogical situation as a special rule he couldn't understand and wanted to ask about it, but in the end, he simply pursed his thin lips and suppressed his precocious rationality.
In many matters, Nanami Kento actually takes rational thinking as the highest principle.
However, when it comes to matters related to Zen'in Kiyoshi, he always tends to think based on his emotions.
Even he didn't know why. For example, in this matter, if it were him normally, the moment he was involved in such a complicated event, he would choose to immediately withdraw and escape, because he knew that no matter what the final outcome was, it was not a particularly good choice for him.
If Zen'in Kiyoshi succeeds, he won't gain much benefit, but if he fails, he will definitely be among those to be purged.
When the rewards are far from proportional to the effort, the best course of action is to withdraw immediately rather than allow yourself to become deeply involved.
Ke Zen'in once said something like this in a conversation with himself.
There are always some things that come above all else.
At the time, Nanami Kento did not understand Zen'in Kiyoshi's meaning and retorted to Zen'in Kiyoshi:
"Money can measure everything that exists in this world; that is the value of money."
Zen'in Kiyoshi wasn't angry at his own rebuttal; he simply looked at himself and then smiled, saying:
"Did you read that in a book?"
"Yes, it's a conclusion drawn from a certain economist's basic monetary philosophy."
Upon hearing this, Zen'in Kiyoshi simply nodded. He didn't refute himself, but instead asked a question:
"The other day on the beach, I chose to rescue those people. How much do you think I should be paid?"
At this question, Nanami Kento immediately held back. He stammered for a long time before finally managing to utter:
"This kind of thing should be thoroughly investigated, including statistics on buildings that might have been damaged, the value of those rescued, and the safekeeping of various valuables. Only in this way can we determine how much compensation you should receive."
Zen'in Kiyoshi answered as follows:
"I don't know those values, nor will I calculate them. For me, the idea of saving them is the most valuable thing."
I would still go to the rescue even if I didn't get a single penny, I would still go to the rescue even if it cost a trillion yen. It's these kinds of volatile things that are truly priceless.
Recalling Zen'in Kiyoshi's earlier answer, Nanami Kento took a deep breath. He looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi, who was about to speak to Mei Mei, and said seriously and earnestly:
"Senior Kiyoshi! If possible, I would also like to contribute to this. I can take stock of the total amount of property confiscated after the house was raided and make a detailed table for you later!"
Zen'in Monastery Kiyoshi found this somewhat novel.
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Zen'in Kiyoshi looked around at the crowd who had misunderstood his actions, and felt a sense of helplessness. He sighed and repeated:
"This time, we're not here to raid their property, but to find the hidden murderer within the Chan family. So you don't need to keep focusing on the Chan family's assets, especially you. The old man's wine cellar is his life; you can't do that!"
Zen'in Kiyoshi looked at Toji with an extremely serious gaze. Toji sighed slightly and then said:
"You little brat, you really have no heart. Don't you think that drinking so much wine is bad for the old man's health? Wouldn't it be a better choice to take some wine from the cellar and replace it with health-preserving tea?"
Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi was taken aback upon hearing this, then pondered for a moment before hesitatingly saying to Toji:
"What you said makes sense. He looks so old now, which is actually inseparable from his drinking. If we can take this opportunity to get him to drink less, it would indeed be a good thing. But we shouldn't take everything. We shouldn't take the expensive stuff, because he's reluctant to drink it himself. We shouldn't take the aged stuff either, because he'll keep hiding it. We should just take the stuff he usually likes to drink."
Then, use the money from selling those wines to buy him health-promoting tea. Oh, and afterwards, you need to advise the old man, and you should tell him it was your idea!
"Tsk, I know, you brat who likes to shirk responsibility!"
While Kiyoshi and Toji were talking in the Zen'in Temple, the Iori Utahime quietly pulled Mei Mei aside and then spoke to her in a very low voice:
"Aaaaaah—Sister Mei Mei!!!"
Even though the Iori Utahime knew she shouldn't shout at this moment, she still gasped softly. Her face turned bright red from the excitement of discovering some kind of "earth-shattering secret"!
She leaned closer to Mei Mei, her voice trembling slightly. After thinking for a long time, she hesitantly asked:
"Sister Mei Mei, you! You... 500 yen?! This is completely different from your usual price!"
If this were your usual job, a task of this difficulty, by your standards, would cost at least 10 million yen! You're not doing this for the money! You're using this 'commission' to create opportunities to contact Zen'in Kiyoshi!
You're imitating the female protagonist's trope from "Reborn Super-Level CEO: The Sorcerer's Grandmother, He Says He Likes Forbidden Love"! You...you wouldn't be...
But before the Iori Utahime could finish speaking, Mei Mei's perfectly smiling face underwent a subtle change.
The smile was still beautiful, but it was completely different from the previous warm and welcoming one; instead, it had turned into a chilling sense of dread.
Her eyes slowly opened, and it was a look that the Iori Utahime had never seen before. How could one possibly describe it?
Threats, intimidation, oppression... it was as if all sorts of negative emotions were fused together in those eyes.
Mei Mei looked down at her, her eyes conveying a very clear meaning:
If you dare say another word, you'll die!
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How scary! How scary! Miss Mei Mei is so scary!
The Iori Utahime instantly swallowed back her words like a duck being choked, leaving only a terrified and aggrieved expression.
With her cheeks puffed out, she silently accused the unseen "atrocities" and "threats" with her eyes.
At that moment, Mei Mei gently squeezed the Iori Utahime's hand, then whispered in her ear:
"Just tell me what dessert you want to eat next month, and I'll buy it for you until you're satisfied!"
Upon hearing this, the Iori Utahime's initial fear instantly subsided, her beautiful eyes crinkled into a smile, and she nodded emphatically to Miss Mei Mei.
Just as the Iori Utahime was about to make some more requests and further inquire about Miss Mei Mei's thoughts, Zen'in-in-Kiyoshi suddenly walked over.
As a gentle voice rang in her ears, the Iori Utahime was startled and jumped.
"Miss Mei Mei, I have something I want to say to you regarding the issue of compensation you just mentioned."
Hearing Zen'in Kiyoshi's words, Mei Mei, who had previously acted domineering in front of the Iori Utahime, completely changed her demeanor upon hearing Zen'in Kiyoshi's voice. She looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi, a sweet smile spreading across her face, and then whispered:
"Kiyoshi-kun, speak."
Although the words were few, the emotions they contained sent a chill down the spine of even the Iori Utahime.
Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi nodded slightly upon hearing this, and then said:
"500 yen is absolutely unreasonable no matter what. This matter is very dangerous. Although I told you about this, it doesn't mean that you have to come with me. If you go there, you will be resented and may be purged in the future."
These two points alone are definitely not something that can be settled by so-called compensation.
Not to mention the 500 yen you jokingly mentioned to me, Miss Mei Mei.
Therefore, I was thinking that if you have time later, Miss Mei Mei, I would like to have some exchanges and practice with you regarding sorcery, especially regarding the animal experiments of the [Black Bird Manipulation].
Listening to Zen'in Kiyoshi's words, Mei Mei was somewhat confused, but as long as they could spend more time together, it was still acceptable.
But I always felt like something was off...
Meanwhile, on the other side, Ieiri Shōko was practically invisible, ignored by everyone at this moment.
Unlike Nanami's rational analysis and the Iori Utahime's romantic radar, Ieiri Shōko appeared exceptionally... calm.
She looked a little younger than Nanami and the Iori Utahime. Her short brown hair was a bit messy, and she had an empty lollipop stick in her mouth. She leaned lazily against the wall with her small body, her eyes half-closed, as if they had just been discussing not raiding the house, but where to go on a spring outing.
Her relaxed demeanor was completely different from the rest of the students at the college, and she seemed not to understand what Zen'in Kiyoshi was saying.
When Zen'in Kiyoshi asked Ieiri Shōko if she wanted to join in, she seemed to just wake up. She mumbled a reply, then took the lollipop out of her mouth and asked in a childish yet unusually calm and mature voice:
"Simply put, are we going to fight? Will there be bloodshed? Like, broken arms and legs?"
As she said this, Shōko pulled out a small pink backpack from somewhere, picked it up, shook it in her hand, and said calmly:
"Should I bring this? Although it only contains anesthetic and bandages."
Ieiri Shōko's tone was as calm as if she were asking if I wanted to bring a water bottle on a spring outing.
Chapter-147
From a young age, Ieiri Shōko displayed an aura that was completely different from the other children.
Well, from Zen'in Seika's perspective, the aura emanating from Ieiri Shōko leans towards a "faint work vibe," somewhat similar to the listless, lethargic feeling one has after a long day at work.
He looked at Ieiri Shōko not far away, and the others around him, hearing her words, also turned their gazes to her.
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Ieiri Shōko's question.
Gojō Satoru went even further, saying bluntly:
"If you use anesthesia right after an injury, it's no different from handing over your life. As for bandages, those kinds of wounds don't need to be treated in the rear. Are you an idiot?"
Hearing Gojō Satoru's blunt words, Getō Suguru, though sharing the same opinion about Shōko, still felt that Gojō Satoru's way of speaking was inappropriate. He frowned and slowly said:
"Although the anesthetic and bandages may not be of much use in the subsequent battle, at least their good intentions are genuine. You don't need to criticize them with such a harsh tone, do you?"
Moreover, in certain specific situations, anesthetics can actually play a role in the conduct of treatment...
However, Gojō Satoru had no patience to let Getō finish speaking. He clicked his tongue, seemingly impatient, but glancing at the dazed Shōko not far away, he knew he had gone too far with his words. So he turned his head slightly and spoke a little faster:
"Okay, okay! It was my fault, you nagging guy."
"Hey, if you're apologizing, you should look the other person in the eye and bow humbly. What you're doing..."
A smile appeared on Zen'in Kiyoshi's face as he watched the two bickering not far away.
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Although the two of them seem to be at odds now, neither of them has actually noticed the other's unusual behavior in front of them.
Getō Suguru rarely points out others' rude behavior to their face. He is currently in a state of slight inferiority due to studying alone in a foreign land, and it is almost impossible for him to engage in such "aggressive" behavior.
As for Gojō Satoru, it goes without saying that from birth until now, probably no one has ever pointed out or criticized the mistakes he has made to his face.
Logically speaking, Gojō Satoru, who had never been treated this way since childhood, should have felt extremely angry about this "disobedient" behavior.
But he didn't feel that emotion at all towards Getō Suguru, which was actually quite unusual.
However, Zen'in Kiyoshi knew that although Gojō Satoru might seem arrogant now, that was likely an outward appearance caused by his upbringing.
Deep down, Gojō Satoru still possesses the blood of gentleness and kindness; it is his nature, a righteous evil.
Anyway, Zen'in Kiyoshi asked himself, if he were in Gojō Satoru's situation in the Canon, he would consider it a good mood if he didn't eat beef, so there was no question of others blaming him or giving him a hard time.
Although Gojō Satoru and Getō Suguru both have their own personality flaws, deep down they are both gentle people who crave friendship.
However, just like couples in the throes of love, once they start arguing, they become oblivious to the world around them, seeing no one else but each other.
The person who should be receiving the most attention and comfort right now is Shōko, who was just hurt by Gojō Satoru.
Zen'in Kiyoshi glanced helplessly at the two people in front of him, then shook his head and walked towards Shōko.
Shōko looked at the two arguing, a faint look of surprise and helplessness on her face. Wasn't she the one being scolded?
Why are those two arguing, that weird-haired guy with the weird bangs and that sunglasses jerk?
But... I've become invisible again.
Oh well, I'm used to it, there's nothing to be sentimental about.
Just as Shōko was trying to comfort herself in this haphazard way, a gentle voice rang in her ear, carrying a kind of attention that felt somewhat unfamiliar to her.
"Anesthetic and bandages are both very good medical supplies. They only take into account the situation of serious injury, but with me here, I will never let you suffer that level of injury. So in my opinion, the two things you have with you are both very good choices."
"My name is Zen'in-in-Kei. Teacher Yaga was in such a rush earlier, you probably don't know our names yet, right? There's still some time before we depart, so let me introduce you to your companions first."
As Zen'in Kiyoshi finished speaking, even the two people who were arguing turned their attention to Ieiri Shōko.
Feeling those gazes, Ieiri Shōko felt cared for, but also felt a slight increase in pressure.
She looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi, and for some reason, a feeling of inexplicable envy arose in her heart.
"Is this the kind of person who is born to be the center of attention? Ah... I really envy him. He only said one sentence, and all eyes were drawn to him."
If it were me, I probably wouldn't care even if I talked myself hoarse...
After all, it's always been like this since I was a child.
Amidst the complex emotions swirling within Ieiri Shōko, Zen'in Kiyoshi led her to recognize everyone present.
Although she still seemed a little out of sorts and spoke with a slight stutter, she had at least recovered from the low spirits she had experienced after being scolded by Gojō Satoru.
When introducing her companions, Ieiri Shōko noticed something strange: everyone seemed to have a special fondness and attention for Zen'in Kiyoshi, who spoke with a gentle voice.
The man named Zen'in Kiyoshi seemed to be able to draw everyone's attention to him like a black hole simply by standing there.
Shōko initially found this somewhat novel and confusing, but after spending some time with Zen'in Seishin, her confusion had actually diminished considerably.
After all, who wouldn't like someone who can subtly perceive everyone's emotions?
At that very moment, a clear and melodious voice rang in Zen'in Kiyoshi's mind.
"Congratulations on getting the 'Shōko' favorability +21.
Current favorability rating: 21/100 (Slightly favorable)
"The current favorability level has reached 20%. Unlock..."
Chapter-148
"Unlocks [Ieiri Shōko]'s current total Cursed Energy bonus of 10%!"
Unlock [Ieiri Shōko] to gain a 10% bonus to the [Reverse Cursed Technique] technique!
This birth technique has been detected as a special type of birth technique, so all technique information is being released here!
Name of the technique: Reverse Cursed Technique
Analysis of the effects of the procedure:
After acquiring this technique, the host will automatically comprehend the effect of the [Reverse Cursed Technique]. However, since the host has only obtained about 10% of the ability fragments, considering the special nature of the technique, the host can currently only master the [Reverse Cursed Technique - Ten Times Consumption] skill!
The host immediately comprehends the [Reverse Cursed Technique], but during its use, it will consume 10 times the amount of Cursed Energy and mental energy.
Note: This consumes a very large amount of resources, so please use it with caution!
II. After acquiring this technique, the host can apply the [Reverse Cursed Technique] to anyone other than themselves! However, when using this technique on others, the host will experience a certain degree of pain and negative emotional feedback from them!
Based on the system's current estimation, the negative effects of [Heaven Turns Unfeeling] currently account for approximately 10% of those affected.
Based on the host's current condition, when using the [Reverse Cursed Technique] to heal others, the host will experience 100% of the recipient's negative emotions and pain feedback!
The voice in his mind faded away, but it stirred up a wave of thoughts in Zen'in Kiyoshi's heart that he could not calm down for a long time.
Before he transmigrated to his previous life, Zen'in Kiyoshi found Ieiri Shōko's technique very strange.
The Reverse Cursed Technique holds an extremely high position in the entire Jujutsu Kaisen.
It can be said that whether the most powerful human beings can reverse their techniques is basically the ticket for them to enter the next level.
It is considered the only divine skill in the entire Jujutsu Kaisen that can unconditionally repair oneself.
If this skill is used properly, it can even be used to forcibly damage the brain and then use a Reverse Cursed Technique to repair the [Cursed Technique Burnout].
If either Gojō Satoru or Sukuna hadn't mastered the [Reverse Cursed Technique] to that level of precision, the outcome would likely have been decided during their second clash of Domains.
Of course, this is precisely why the Reverse Cursed Technique is extremely difficult to master.
From the beginning of the Canon to its conclusion, the number of people who mastered the Reverse Cursed Technique was only a handful.
Among these people, Ieiri Shōko is definitely the most special one.
Unlike other powerful sorcerers who had mastered the Reverse Cursed Technique, she was a special sorcerer with absolutely no offensive capabilities.
All her talents seem to be poured into "supporting teammates".
And it was precisely for this reason that Ieiri Shōko's Reverse Cursed Technique underwent a slight mutation.
She can use Reverse Cursed Technique on others other than herself, and can even process and repair Getō Suguru's corpse.
Even a top-tier human sorcerer like Gojō Satoru couldn't achieve this.
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Before she transmigrated, people on the forum speculated about Ieiri Shōko's abilities. Some said that after mastering the [Reverse Cursed Technique] to a high level, she could do the same thing. Others said that it was because Ieiri Shōko's innate technique was special.
It seems we can now draw a definitive conclusion.
The reason why Ieiri Shōko can use the Reverse Cursed Technique on others is because of the innate technique [Reverse Cursed Technique].
But this wasn't what Zen'in Monk Kiyoshi really cared about. What made him feel somewhat emotional was the negative effect of the "Heaven Turns Against the Body".
"When treating someone, do you automatically bear their pain and emotions...?"
No wonder Shōko became so decadent in the Canon, constantly dissecting her companions' bodies, constantly bearing their pain and emotions before death, and immersing herself in those emotions for years. If a person could still be optimistic and normal, that would be abnormal, right?
This explains why Ieiri Shōko was already smoking frequently during her time at college.
Perhaps for her, only when nicotine is inhaled into her lungs can she temporarily eliminate those despairing things?
Thinking of this, Zen'in Kiyoshi looked at Ieiri Shōko, his eyes filled with genuine respect.
He didn't say anything, but was thinking about how to reduce the pain of Shōko in his later life.
Ieiri Shōko is very sensitive to other people's gazes. The moment Zen'in Kiyoshi looked at her, she subconsciously raised her head, and their eyes met.
Normally, most women would feel uncomfortable and disgusted if a strange man looked at them.
However, when Ieiri Shōko saw the tenderness and pity in Zen'in Kiyoshi's eyes, for some reason, her mind suddenly became confused.
It's not about romantic feelings between men and women; Ieiri Shōko doesn't understand those things yet.
She simply found the gaze of Zen'in-in-shiki familiar.
She had seen that look before.
It was the tender gaze of my adoptive parents looking at their biological child.
She had also enjoyed that gaze for a very brief time.
But... after her adoptive parents' biological child was born, that gaze never fell on her again.
The familiar gaze she felt from Zen'in Kiyoshi made Ieiri Shōko feel both strange and surprised, yet also stirred a deep, indescribable longing within her.
Just as Ieiri Shōko was talking to the others, Yuki Tsukumo's figure slowly walked out from the dimly lit corridor not far away.
She seemed to be in a fairly good mood at the moment, and she had a document wrapped in a file folder in her hand.
She walked up to Kiyoshi Shen in the Zen'in temple and said softly:
"This is the permission document issued by the higher-ups, with the seal of the Director of the Jujutsu Department. With this, at least in terms of principle, we have no problems."
Are you sure you want to bring these guys along?
They're not like you. What will you do if something goes wrong?
Zen'in Sei accepted the official permission handed to him by Tsukumo Yuki, his voice remaining largely unchanged:
"Don't worry, in the Zen'in family's place, apart from the old man Naobito, no one can pose any threat to us, not to mention that this matter was personally approved by the old man Naobito."
Zen'in Ogi has been forming cliques within the family for a long time and has done many things that are done insincerely to disobey his orders. Although the old man values harmony within the family, if Zen'in Ogi continues to cause trouble, the problems will likely pile up and eventually explode, resulting in even more deaths.
"This time, I hope that Senior Yuki will refrain from intervening as much as possible. Leave everything to me. I need to establish some authority within the Zen'in family."
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Gojō Satoru, who was slightly excited; Toji, who was pondering the old man's wine cellar; Getō, who was slightly worried; Mei Mei, who had a complicated mind; Nanami, who was rational and precocious; the Iori Utahime whose inner drama was exploding; and Shōko, whose eyes seemed to have a different kind of brilliance.
The group of people who had gathered were now following behind Zen'in Kiyoshi, heading towards the Zen'in family, which represented the highest family in the world of Jujutsu.
"When we enter the Zen'in temple, we should try our best to avoid conflict with them. Apart from Senior Tsukumo Yuki and Teacher Toji, we are all ordinary students in this operation."
Although everyone is a sorcerer, there are quite a few sorcerers within the Zen'in family. Moreover, even non-sorcerers have the potential to kill sorcerers, given the Zen'in family's vast collection of Cursed Tools.
Therefore, the reason I asked you all to come with me this time is actually to let you know a little about the battles between sorcerers.
While this might seem arrogant and overbearing, I'd rather you have some negative feelings towards me than not want you to understand the cruelty among sorcerers.
Zen'in Kiyoshi's voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone, carrying an unprecedented seriousness.
"In battles between sorcerers, no matter how great the difference in strength between the two sides, if there is a lack of information, it is easy for an upset to occur."
But this isn't a game. We only have one life. If we die, we have nothing left. Stay close to me and be alert.
He took the lead and walked towards the direction outside the college. The sunlight shone on his not-so-tall back, but it gave the people following behind Zen'in Monk a sense of indescribable peace of mind.
Looking at Zen'in Kiyoshi's appearance, Gojō Satoru's bright eyes behind his sunglasses shifted slightly. He chuckled softly, then quickly caught up with Zen'in Kiyoshi and walked side by side with him.
It wasn't that Gojō Satoru wanted to compete with Zen'in Kiyoshi for the leadership position, but rather that out of his own pride, he didn't feel he needed Zen'in Kiyoshi's protection; on the contrary, he felt that Zen'in Kiyoshi was the one who needed his protection.
Getō Suguru looked at Zen'in Kiyoshi walking in front of him with a worried expression. He was not a family-based sorcerer, and his knowledge of so-called families came only from books.
In those books, every mention of the word "Zen'in Temple" vividly described the terror and immense power of that family. Therefore, Getō Suguru believed that this battle would be extremely dangerous.
Even so, Getō Suguru still had no intention of escaping the operation. Since Zen'in Kiyoshi was at the forefront, he would not let the first companion who was willing to talk to him die.
He took a deep breath, and as a slight fluctuation of Cursed Energy emanated from his body, he summoned a small, scout-suitable bird-like spirit, sending it ahead to explore the way.
Although Miss Mei Mei said that his Cursed Spirit might be discovered the moment he entered the Zen'in Temple's house, as long as he withdrew before entering the house, there would be no problem.
Watching Getō Suguru's actions, Mei Mei flicked her fingers lightly, and a special Cursed Energy emanated from her body. In the nearby woods, a few sparse crows took flight and disappeared into the sky.
Toji, who was at the very back of the group, slightly moved his wrists. He looked towards the familiar direction of the Zen'in Temple, and a slightly complicated look appeared in his eyes. That was the place where "Zen'in Toji" was born, and also the place where "Zen'in Toji" died.
Nanami Kento slightly pushed up his glasses, his somewhat mature face full of seriousness. He followed in the middle to rear of the group, his mind filled with simulations of the battle that would follow.
Meanwhile, the Iori Utahime was still amazed by Mei Mei's "500 yen tactic." In fact, she wasn't that nervous about the incident. Due to the nature of her magic, she would never be able to go to the front lines in her lifetime.
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Even so, the Iori Utahime did not say she would stay there, but followed closely behind Miss Mei Mei. For her, sometimes being too supportive was not what she truly wanted.
Sometimes, a Iori Utahime also wants to be a hero who can save everyone, rather than a weakling waiting to be rescued.
Shōko gave the small first-aid kit in her hand one last check, carefully stuffed it into her small backpack, then, with a lollipop in her mouth, she took her short legs and tried her best to catch up with the group.
Looking at the large group of people in front of him, Tsukumo Yuki suddenly felt that the world of Jujutsu wasn't so bad after all.
Especially when she focused her gaze on the person at the very front, a firm idea emerged in her mind.
"If this cruel and cold world of Jujutsu is ever to be changed, it will be led by Zen'in Kiyoshi."
Having witnessed the various deceitful schemes and intrigues of the jujutsu world, Tsukumo Yuki, though not the oldest, is the one who sees through it all most clearly.
Although everyone in front of us seems very united now, all of that foundation is actually built on one person.
If that person were lost, everyone present would fall apart like a pile of loose sand.
And that person was Zen'in-in-Kiyoshi.
He was like a superglue, forcibly bringing together people with different personalities, goals, and even stances.
What an amazing brat! No wonder she, Tsukumo Yuki, had her eye on him...
Thinking about what would happen next, Yuki's face turned slightly red. After all, she was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and thinking about those things still made her blush.
She shook her head, clearing those thoughts from her mind, and then followed behind the group, providing support for them.
Although Zen'in Kiyoshi's actions this time seemed somewhat willful and naive, they were actually a test conducted under the guise of his own 'Special Grade' strength.
Including Gojō Satoru, who was not rated, there were approximately three Special Grade beings in this operation.
Such a force, even with an average age of only around ten, is enough to instill fear in any person or power.
Sometimes, age really doesn't matter when faced with absolute power.
At the same time, Zen'in Kiyoshi's actions were even a direct message to everyone.
The next few decades of this Jujutsu world will belong to him.
After all, this group in front of them is almost the entire elite of the younger generation of sorcerers.
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As the group made their way toward the Zen'in temple, in the upper echelons where people were imprisoned, the refined-looking man who had spoken earlier suddenly took off his baseball cap.
His hair fell loose, covering the faint scar on his forehead.
He glanced at Masamichi Yaga, who was standing not far away, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
Zen'in-in-shiki, that little devil, is just as I imagined; he has absolutely no desire to study and go to school properly.
Is it possible to disrupt the situation right after enrolling in school?
This is a troublesome brat.
But... thinking of the group of young sorcerers that Zen'in Academy Kiyoshi had just recruited, Kenjaku's heart skipped a beat.
Needless to say, Gojō Satoru is basically the most promising person she has seen in the past thousand years.
If this kid develops normally afterward, once he comprehends the Reverse Cursed Technique and Domain Expansion, he could basically become the strongest at that time.
Moreover, he is the strongest among those who transcend time and space, capable of challenging Sukuna to a duel.
Thinking about this, Kenjaku felt a headache coming on.
Sukuna now realizes that guy clearly has his own agenda. He should have known better than to put his finger inside Zen'in Kiyoshi's body.
Now that Sukuna has developed a grudge against Zen'in Kiyoshi, his "artificial Sukuna prison" plan has basically become obsolete.
If it weren't for the fact that Itadori Wasuke's soul was Sukuna's younger brother, Kenjaku would probably have broken up with Itadori Jin long ago.
Given that Sukuna was unlikely to help him deal with Gojō Satoru, Kenjaku counted the cards in his hand.
There were many people who shared the same feelings as Sukuna a thousand years ago.
Hagoromo Gitsune, Sugawara no Michizane, Taira no Masakado, Emperor Sutoku, Prince Sawara...
Although these guys are slightly weaker in strength, they are still considered top-tier Cursed Spirits among the Special Grade ones.
There's something wrong with Orochi. Lately, no matter how I call out to her, she hasn't responded.
Damn it, why does every time someone goes to Zen'in Temple Kiyoshi to cast a spell, something always goes wrong?!
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What a wicked little devil!
Fortunately, he had accumulated enough Cursed Spirits over the past thousand years. He had originally planned to use the large Cursed Spirits of 100 million people to turn the whole world into a paradise after the Culling Game was opened, and then select suitable bodies from all of humanity.
However, it seems that if he cannot kill Zen'in-in-Chiyo and the others before the Culling Game, he will not only fail to activate the Great Cursed Spirit for 100 million people, but he may not even be able to activate the Culling Game.
No, we must find a way to get rid of Zen'in Temple Kiyoshi as soon as possible!
Kenjaku could say he had witnessed the kid's growth rate from beginning to end.
From initially being unable to even deal with a Grade 3 Cursed Spirit, to now being at a level close to "Special Grade," less than four months have passed in this period!
If this growth rate continues, by the time Zen'injou Seiichi reaches adulthood, won't this guy have already reached the level of Sukuna?
No, no...
Kenjaku quickly dismissed his own idea.
Because in her long history of thousands of years, she has also seen some examples of people who were not strong in their early years, but suddenly became strong in their middle age.
But those people's so-called "power" was actually nothing more than ordinary Grade 1 sorcerers.
Although Zen'in-in-Chiyo is growing very fast now, Kenjaku thinks that he will probably stabilize at a certain critical point.
Even Sukuna, after reaching his peak around the age of twenty-seven, basically didn't see any further growth in strength.
The growth potential of a sorcerer is essentially predetermined after birth.
Kenjaku did not believe that Zen'in Kiyoshi could grow to the point where he could thwart his plans.
After all, the trump cards he held were enough to crush all the forces he had encountered in the past thousand years.
However, looking at Zen'in Kiyoshi, who was almost kidnapped and forced to take sides by the high-ranking officials of the Jujutsu Department in a short period of time.
Kenjaku still let out a slight sigh.
This kid is troublesome; he's got a brain.
If he still has the same personality as Gojō Satoru, he's quite easy to deal with.
Those who are powerful but lack intelligence can be easily sealed away with any special Cursed Tools; this is a truth that Kenjaku has discovered over the past thousand years.
Gojō Satoru is a typical example of this in recent years.
They have some brains, but not many; they are even more easily tricked than simple-minded brutes.
Zen'in Kiyoshi's actions this time slightly disrupted Kenjaku's plans.
In Kenjaku's original plan, when faced with these two choices, no matter which one Zen'in Kiyoshi chose, he could use the puppets of the Zen'in family or the director of the spell department to manipulate him.
Although they couldn't kill Zen'in Kiyoshi outright, they could at least imprison him for a considerable period of time.
During this period, he wanted to distribute top-tier Cursed Spirits in various places, disguising them as ordinary Cursed Spirits, and having higher-ups issue false information and missions to attract this new generation of sorcerers to go and eliminate the Cursed Spirits.
After eliminating this batch of talented sorcerers, before the concept of "balance" emerges, the "Undead Special Grade" that appeared due to their own actions will be reclaimed through the process of physical possession.
In this way, the sorcerer's side can be weakened before the balance can react.
Although even more powerful sorcerers will emerge in the future, Kenjaku is confident in his abilities. By the time the next batch of sorcerers grows up, he will have already broken the so-called "balance".
As for how to post fake tasks?
You can do it using the puppets you have.
After all, with the Director of the Jujutsu Department, her centuries-long schemes had practically sifted through the upper echelons.
Today, it may seem that the Zen'in temple has imprisoned many high-ranking officials, but in reality, many of the people here were placed under her orders.
Of course, Zen'in Kiyoshi's speech still caught her somewhat off guard.
Since you're going to take those people to the Zen'in Temple to carry out a purge, it will be perfect for you to launch your own counter-strategy against the Zen'in Temple.
We'll have to kill a few of the people you brought with you, which will only cause you a little trouble.
Thinking of this, Kenjaku's expression turned cold. He looked at Yaga Masamichi not far away, and then an extremely subtle Cursed Energy emanated from his body.
The Zen'in Temple Fan is useless, but if it becomes a Cursed Spirit, it might cause you some trouble.
Furthermore, when I visited the Zen'in family's Cursed Spirit Pit last time, I discovered something quite interesting inside.