Chapter-211
"No matter the reason, I can't believe this Cursed Spirit now! Kiyoshi!"
Geto Suguru sat on a piece of scrap wood. He had already put away the Rainbow Dragon, but the exhaustion on his face was still hard to hide.
Hanami was speechless as she listened to Geto Suguru's words. She could only lower her head silently and acknowledge his accusations.
Zenin Kiyoshi's face showed a slightly helpless expression. He first reached out and tightly grasped Hanami's hand, which was now somewhat cold and trembling, and then smiled at Geto Suguru:
"Geto, stop blaming Hanami. This incident is indeed my responsibility. I didn't think things through properly, which allowed those bastards to take advantage of the situation and use my blood as a medium to forcibly control Sister Hanami."
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Geto Suguru frowned slightly. He looked at Zenin Kiyoshi and asked, somewhat bewildered:
"Is there really a mastermind behind this? I thought you were just saying all this to exonerate that guy."
Zenin Master Kiyoshi shook his head, then said:
"I'm not trying to excuse Hanami. I told you a long time ago that I encountered a Cursed Spirit in Okinawa whose strength was even greater than that of a Special Grade. Do you remember?"
"That Cursed Spirit called the 'Jogo'? Is it the mastermind behind this?"
When Hanami heard the conversation between the two, her body trembled slightly, her eyes flickered, and her mind began to work.
Zenin Kiyoshi also sensed Hanami's subtle movements, and he prepared to take this opportunity to completely sever ties between Hanami and the Cursed Spirit.
So he nodded to Geto Suguru and said:
"Although it's uncertain whether he was the only one, it's certain that he was one of the masterminds behind the scenes. The reason is simple: in the past five years, apart from that one battle, I have hardly been injured."
Even when I was injured, those guys didn't have a chance to collect my blood, so it's safe to assume they have my blood in their possession, most likely obtained five years ago.
Geto Suguru sighed upon hearing this. Looking at the wounds on Zenin Kiyoshi's body that were visibly healing, his resentment towards Hanami lessened slightly. He wasn't the kind of person who was particularly narrow-minded or petty.
Given Hanami's sorrowful weeping earlier, it didn't seem like she was faking it.
So he took a deep breath, forced a smile, and said to Hanami:
"I'm sorry, I was a little harsh on you just now. If you were being manipulated by someone else, I can't really blame you. It's just that I'm having a hard time accepting this kind of thing, and I took it out on you. Please forgive me."
Hearing Geto Suguru's sudden apology, Hanami's face showed a look of surprise. She quickly waved her hand and then said:
"No, no, no, this is my problem. No matter how Kiyoshi tries to excuse me, the fact remains that I hurt Kiyoshi..."
Seeing Hanami's self-reproachful expression, Geto Suguru wanted to offer some words of comfort, but he couldn't bring himself to say it.
At that moment, Gojo Satoru arrived with Shoko.
When he saw Hanami, who had returned to normal and was now sitting quietly beside Zenin Kiyoshi, a look of astonishment and hostility appeared on his face. As Blue appeared, Geto immediately shook his head at Gojo.
"...Satoru, the misunderstanding has been cleared up. This incident wasn't caused by Miss Hanami; she was being controlled. So please don't make things difficult for her." Geto Suguru's voice was slightly tired, but his tone was firm. He took a step forward, standing between Gojo Satoru and Hanami, blocking Gojo Satoru's slightly cold gaze.
"Also, Shoko, hurry over and help Kiyoshi heal his injuries. Some of his injuries are quite serious."
Gojo Satoru's Six Eyes shifted slightly, instantly sweeping across the entire area.
He saw the several gruesome penetrating wounds on Zenin Kiyoshi's body, which, although initially treated by the Reverse Cursed Technique, were still hideous and terrifying, especially the deep wound near his heart that exposed bone. He also saw Zenin Kiyoshi's deathly pale face and weak breath, and large patches of dried dark red blood on his body and the surrounding ground.
However, he also saw Hanami's distraught appearance, as if all her life had been drained away, and the glaring bloodstains on her body that belonged to Zenin Kiyoshi.
Finally, his gaze settled on Geto Suguru, and he saw the complexity in the other's eyes—worry about his best friend's injuries, lingering wariness of Hanami, and a trace of... indescribable fatigue.
Gojo Satoru sighed, then whispered to Geto Suguru:
"Geto, are you sure all of this is still a misunderstanding? Kiyoshi, you are seriously injured right now, and I don't want to say anything, but you need to give me an explanation later. You have been hiding something from us all these years, and I want to know what it is."
"I could let it go in the past; I figured everyone has some secrets, more or less. But this time, with your Six Eyes and the Cursed Spirits around you, I think it's better to be clear things up."
Gojo Satoru's voice was somewhat stiff, especially when he spoke to Zenin Kiyoshi, where it sounded rather unfamiliar and cold.
Geto Suguru felt somewhat helpless about this. Gojo Satoru's personality was just like that. Unlike Kiyoshi's gentle and warm personality, Satoru was also a very good guy, but for most people, his kindness was more like "not caring" and "pity".
Even with himself and Kiyoshi, it was sometimes the same, but this was related to Satoru's upbringing, so Geto Suguru couldn't say anything.
However, Geto Suguru still felt somewhat uncomfortable saying these words to Zenin Kiyoshi. He opened his mouth, wanting to say a few words of advice to Gojo, but in the end, he couldn't say anything.
But at that very moment, Shoko delivered a chop to Gojo Satoru's head.
With a muffled groan, Gojo Satoru's sunglasses were nearly knocked off.
"Ouch! That hurts! Shoko, what are you doing, you bastard?!"
"Huh?! What are you talking about, you idiot?! The wound is on Kiyoshi's body, it's not you who's in pain, it's Hanami who's crying, and it's Geto who's handling things here. What are you babbling about, you idiot! Come and help me!"
As Gojo Satoru turned around and complained, Shoko retorted even louder, then grabbed Gojo Satoru's ear and walked towards Zenin Kiyoshi.
"Hey~ Kiyoshi, it's come to this point, just tell these two idiots the truth! Honestly, you've been wasting your time trying to help these two fools!"
Chapter-212
Gojo Satoru was clutching the back of his head, grimacing as Shoko twisted his ear and pulled him forward.
Because Shoko was much shorter than Gojo Satoru, she had to jump up and twist his ear.
In order to keep Shoko twisting her ear, Gojo Satoru had to walk with his back bent in a very funny posture.
His previous cold and questioning demeanor instantly crumbled, his sunglasses hanging askew on his nose, revealing a pair of pale blue Six Eyes filled with astonishment and dissatisfaction.
"Hey! You idiot Shoko! Let go right now, or I'll throw all the cigarettes you've been hiding into the old man Naobito's stash of sake!"
Hearing Gojo Satoru's words, Shoko simply said with a calm expression:
"Idiot, you can't drink alcohol that's been soaked in tobacco, but the tobacco that's been soaked in alcohol tastes better after it's dried."
Besides, can't you see the wounded are almost suffocating from your noise? You idiot, shut up!
Shoko didn't even bother to glance at Gojo Satoru; she simply walked straight to Zenin Sei, and at the same time, gave Geto Suguru a crisp and decisive order:
"Geto, hold Kiyoshi's shoulder down and don't let him move around. He might feel a little pain when we start the treatment. When the Reverse Cursed Technique is used, some bone connections and epidermal tissue growth can cause some pain and itching."
Geto Suguru was startled by Shoko's sudden chop, then his lips twitched and he gave a helpless laugh.
Seeing Gojo Satoru get his comeuppance, especially being interrupted by Shoko's "physical calmness," inexplicably eased the oppressive heaviness in his heart.
Upon hearing Shoko's command, Geto Suguru stepped forward, placing his hands firmly on Zenin Kiyoshi's shoulders, and then whispered:
"Kiyoshi, bear with it. You know more about glass processing technology than I do."
Zenin nods, then grips Hanami's hand tightly.
Meanwhile, Gojo Satoru, on the other side, clearly noticed this. He clicked his tongue, then sat down sullenly to the side, turning his head to face Zenin Kiyoshi, and said:
"Speaking of what you said to Shoko and Kiyoshi just now, what did you mean? Are you really hiding something from me and Geto?"
Gojo Satoru's voice came through, sounding somewhat muffled.
Before Zenin Monk Kiyoshi could say anything, Geto Suguru frowned:
"Gojo, let's talk about this after Kiyoshi has recovered. It's too late to discuss these things now..."
However, this time Zenin Kiyoshi interrupted Geto Suguru and said softly:
"It's okay, Geto. There are some things I've been keeping from you guys. Actually, I'm quite tired sometimes. Now that Hanami and Jogo have revealed these things today, I don't really have much intention of hiding them anymore."
Actually, I met Sister Hanami about five years ago, when I first met you. But at that time, because I was not strong enough, I couldn't tell you many things.
Once our strength had grown sufficiently, due to the situation with the head of the Zenin Clan, I was unable to tell you certain things. Otherwise, I would have only made things difficult for you.
Upon hearing this, Shoko sighed softly. While treating Zenin Kiyoshi's wounds, she spoke to Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru:
"The world of Jujutsu is far more complex and complicated than you two idiots who think you can turn the world upside down just because you've got a little skill. I know you two are very strong, but do you think Kiyoshi is weaker than you?"
The reason why people often think of seeking Kiyoshi's help when they have problems is not because we think Kiyoshi is better than us, but because when Kiyoshi helps us, she does so in a genuine way, thinking about the problem from our perspective and providing solutions.
You two idiots are quite good, but when it comes to solving problems, you always like to make decisions for others in your own way. Many times, there are things that you can do, but others cannot.
Of course, this isn't your fault, but rather the difference between geniuses and ordinary people. Your talent and abilities inevitably create a significant gap between you and us in many situations.
Upon hearing this, Gojo Satoru's face showed a slight look of surprise. He looked at Shoko and asked, somewhat puzzled:
"What about Kiyoshi? His strength is no weaker than ours, is it? Why don't you talk about the gap between geniuses and ordinary people when you talk about Kiyoshi?"
Upon hearing this, Shoko glanced at Gojo Satoru, lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and said to Gojo Satoru in front of her:
"In many ways, he's better than the two of you in this respect. Try to understand others with ordinary thinking. Geto is alright, although that bastard has been leaning towards you over the years. But Gojo, ask yourself honestly, in your heart, are we your partners or the flowers you've cultivated?"
Hearing Shoko's words, Gojo Satoru was stunned for a moment. Then he looked at Shoko, a hint of self-doubt and confusion flashing in his eyes.
However, he didn't say anything; he just opened his mouth but couldn't utter a word. At this moment, Zenin Kiyoshi ...
"Alright, Shoko, you don't need to defend me like this. It's true that I was wrong to keep some things from Geto and Gojo for a while. Let me answer your question first, Gojo."
First, regarding the Six Eyes thing, but before answering your question, I need to correct a misconception of yours: the "Six Eyes" thing is not actually unique to the Gojo Clan.
The Six Eyes is more like a kind of "Heavenly Restriction" without any side effects; it can appear on any sorcerer or ordinary person. The reason you think the Six Eyes only appears in the Gojo Clan is probably because the Gojo Clan wants to control the legitimacy of the Six Eyes.
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Gojo Satoru's face showed a look of confusion and doubt:
"Kiyoshi, it's not that I don't want to believe you, but apart from my own family's records, I've hardly found anything about the Six Eyes Eyes anywhere else. How could you possibly know more about the Six Eyes Eyes than I do?"
Geto Suguru then gently patted Gojo Satoru's shoulder and said with a hint of helplessness:
"Idiot, have you forgotten who Kiyoshi usually does barrier research with? Let alone the fact that Lady Tengen's books are many times more numerous than those of the Gojo Clan, just consider Lady Tengen herself. She has lived for over a thousand years, and her knowledge is probably more extensive than any book in this world."
Hearing this, Gojo Satoru nodded, after all, for him, the elders in the family were not as trustworthy as Zenin Kiyoshi.
Chapter-213
However, before the Zenin temple could even rest, Gojo Satoru immediately posed the next question:
"Since the Six Eyes thing isn't unique to the Gojo Clan, but I remember that only one person in a given era possesses Six Eyes, why do you have Six Eyes at the same time as me?"
Regarding this issue, Shoko and Geto also turned their attention to Zenin Kiyoshi.
Seeing this, Zenin Sei didn't try to hide anything. He looked at Gojo Satoru and then said softly:
"Gojo, do you still remember what my technique was?"
"Hmm, I remember. The 'Copy Technique' technique allows you to use a degraded version of another person's technique without absorbing anything or paying any price. Your 'Limitless' technique, the 'Cursed Spirit Manipulation,' and Miss Mei Mei's 'Black Bird Manipulation' should all be based on this principle, right?"
Zenin nodded, then continued speaking to Gojo Satoru:
"Besides these, there's something else I've only recently discovered: the more I understand the caster's casting habits, the more my body starts to unconsciously mimic the caster."
This means that whether it's your Six Eyes or Teacher Toji's Heavenly Restriction, I can imitate them at any time. Although the effect of imitation is far less than your own original form, it is still sufficient for me.
Switching between or simultaneously using two different life-giving techniques or constitutions during combat is not difficult for me.
Therefore, your guess was wrong. In this era, you are the only genuine Six Eyes being, while my Six Eyes are essentially just a copy of yours.
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Gojo Satoru also showed a look of realization. He looked at Zenin Kiyoshi, took a deep breath, and said:
"Thank goodness that's the case, otherwise I think I would have become a single parent myself. I originally thought that you, Kiyoshi, were my dad's illegitimate child with the woman from the Zenin Clan!"
Gojo Satoru's completely uninhibited and slightly absurd joke, like a stone thrown into a stagnant pond, instantly broke the slightly heavy atmosphere.
Geto Suguru's lips twitched violently as he listened to Gojo Satoru's words, and a vein throbbed on his forehead. He almost couldn't resist giving him a sharp rap on the head.
"Gojo! What nonsense are you spouting! If word gets out about this, your father will be in a very difficult position!"
Shoko rolled her eyes and muttered "idiot" under her breath, but her tense lips seemed to loosen slightly.
However, Shoko then realized something, and she suddenly looked at Zenin Kiyoshi, a faint smile appearing on her lips:
"Kiyoshi, didn't you just say you could imitate many people's techniques? Logically speaking, you should also be able to imitate my [Reverse Cursed Technique], so you should be able to heal yourself now, right?"
Hearing Shoko's words, everyone seemed to have thought of something. Looking at the wounds on Zenin Kiyoshi's body, a strange expression appeared on their faces.
Zenin Sei noticed the gazes of the crowd. He shook his head slightly with a hint of helplessness, then explained to them:
"You guys, at least let me finish what I have to say. My imitation technique actually has many limitations, and the ability to control the technique against a target basically depends on the difficulty of controlling the target's technique."
Take Satoru and Shoko as examples, you know? Controlling Limitless techniques is incredibly troublesome! So troublesome that every moment feels like solving a series of advanced math problems. Before I can copy your technique into Six Eyes, I don't even want to touch it.
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Gojo Satoru's face also showed a smile of empathy, and he couldn't help but complain to Zenin Kiyoshi:
"Although I've wanted to complain about this for a long time, because I'm the only one with Limitless, neither the elders nor my parents in the family are willing to believe what I'm saying."
They always think I don't keep the game running without limits all day because I want to be lazy, but even with the help of a Six Eyes assistant, the pressure of running the game without limits anytime, anywhere is ridiculously high.
At that time, I basically had no time to rest or do what I wanted, which led to my relationship with my parents becoming increasingly distant...
As he continued speaking, Gojo Satoru's voice grew increasingly low.
Geto Suguru gently patted Gojo Satoru's shoulder, then softly comforted him:
"It's alright, Gojo. There's always a way to salvage anything, isn't there?"
"Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about those things. Actually, I'm not that sad. My parents didn't really do anything for me growing up, so I don't really care about how my relationship with them is."
Hearing Gojo Satoru's words, Geto Suguru was stunned. For someone like him who grew up surrounded by his parents' love, losing his parents' love was no small matter.
Just as he was about to say something to persuade Gojo Satoru, Zenin Sei's voice came again:
"Shoko's [Reverse Cursed Technique] is actually very similar to your [Limitless] technique."
Zenin Sei abruptly changed the subject, looking at Shoko with a hint of helplessness and barely perceptible weariness in his eyes:
"If the Limitless technique does not require complex spatial calculations, then Shoko's [Reverse Cursed Technique] requires a profound understanding of the essence of life, the principle of 'negative times negative equals positive' in Cursed Energy, and an extreme requirement for the precision of controlling Cursed Energy."
How can I describe it to you? It's like a doctor performing surgery. Shoko's technique is like condensing her own Cursed Energy into a scalpel, performing precise suturing and repair on various parts of her hand.
In this process, every bit of Cursed Energy output must be precise to the millimeter, stimulating tissue regeneration while avoiding over-repair that could cause distortion, and also constantly sensing the flow of the injured person's life force.
The difficulty is so high that it is many times more exaggerated than carving patterns on a grain of rice with magic.
A slight misstep could cause more harm than healing to oneself or one's companions, potentially even resulting in the death of a member who wouldn't otherwise die.
As he said this, Zenin Sei raised his finger and pointed to the wound on his chest that was being repaired by glass:
"Especially when treating such severe injuries that penetrate deep into the internal organs and nerve plexuses, given my condition at the time, it was simply impossible for me to suppress the injuries."
However, I did imitate some of the techniques of glass, so the short-term special training of my body was effective.
Are you satisfied with this reason?
Chapter-214
Zenin Sei's explanation was reasonable, and both Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru showed expressions of understanding.
Indeed, the Reverse Cursed Technique sounds simple, but those who have truly mastered it to the level of Shoko are extremely rare in the entire world of Jujutsu. Its difficulty and the talent required are no less than any top-tier technique.
After all, neither of them has been able to use the Reverse Cursed Technique so far. What makes Gojo Satoru even more ashamed is the [Red] that Zenin Kiyoshi used to neutralize his [Blue] earlier.
You know, that's something even I can't use. Maybe I should ask Kiyoshi at the Zenin Temple later?
Shoko's methods of teaching the Reverse Cursed Technique were far too abstract. Even Gojo Satoru, who considered himself a peerless genius, still found it difficult to understand Shoko's teaching style.
Of course, Geto Suguru was the same, which boosted the two brothers' confidence; at least they weren't the only ones being foolish...
"Hmph, at least you have some self-awareness."
Hearing Zenin Sei's words, Shoko gave a soft hum, her hands continuing their work, but her serious expression seemed to soften slightly:
"However... your imitation technique is really reckless. Didn't you notice what's going on with all those messy spell circuits in your body?"
Shoko's fingertips emitted specks of Cursed Energy, which, after passing over the surface of Zenin Kiyoshi's skin, probed deeper into the skin, where she sensed something amiss.
"Forcibly fusing and imitating so many advanced techniques within the body, even imitating the physique itself, is like stuffing parts from different engine models into a shell. Although it can run, the internal energy flow is chaotic."
Or to put it simply, it's like using a lighter to light an e-cigarette—a chaotic, haphazard mess, causing internal conflicts and wear and tear... No wonder your body is under so much strain, and no wonder your body is so strange, neither like a human's nor like a Cursed Spirit's.
Shoko's words caused everyone around to fall silent for a moment.
But for Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru, they breathed a sigh of relief.
Both Gojo's Six Eyes and Geto's [Cursed Spirit Manipulation] are abilities that demonstrate an extreme understanding of Cursed Energy and the body of Cursed Spirits.
When they first saw Zenin Kiyoshi today, they almost thought it was a Cursed Spirit.
Now, with Shoko's explanation, the two were able to understand some of the changes in Zenin Kiyoshi's body.
It was indeed because of that "Copy Technique" birth technique...
At the same time, several sounds echoed in Zenin Kiyoshi's mind.
"Hanami's affection level +13, current affection level has reached 100/100! Successfully unlocked the following attributes!"
Ability 1: Increases Hanami's current total Cursed Energy by 120%.
Ability 2: Body Spiritification x120%. The host's entire body will be transformed into a spirit body without any negative effects, and the core of the Cursed Energy will dissipate! As long as the host still has Cursed Energy, any damage to the body can be repaired regardless of the conditions!
Ability 3: Unlock the Domain Expansion ability [Delightful Sea of Light]!
It has been detected that the host has perfectly mastered all of Hanami's current techniques, therefore all information about the techniques of [Delightful Sea of Light] is hereby disclosed.
Domain Expansion Name: [Delightful Sea of Light]
Domain Expansion Effect 1: After the use of the Delightful Sea of Light, the caster's Cursed Energy activity, physical fitness, and the effect of the Reverse Cursed Technique will be greatly improved, and the Reverse Cursed Technique will be used automatically without consuming the host's mental energy.
Domain Expansion Effect Two: All enemies entering the Domain Expansion will have their emotions and mental state greatly affected by the changes in the blooming flowers within the Domain Expansion. The caster can freely manipulate the emotional changes of enemies within the Domain Expansion according to their own needs.
(e.g., inducing rage, implanting fear, generating despair, forcibly appeasing, etc.)
Feeling the power within his body increase and grow stronger once again, Zenin Kiyoshi hadn't even had time to process this joy when news of Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru once again entered his mind.
"Geto Suguru's favorability +3, currently up to 81 points, unlocking the following bonus attributes!"
Ability 1: Full version of [Cursed Spirit Manipulation], removes all limits on spirits related to Cursed Spirit Manipulation, and unlocks the ability [Maximum: Uzumaki].
Ability Two: Unlocks Geto Suguru's current 100% Cursed Energy boost!
"Gojo Satoru's favorability +2, current favorability: 73/100, please continue your efforts, host."
As a series of positive feedback notifications flooded his mind, even Zenin Kiyoshi couldn't help but smile.
The power within his body increased significantly in that instant, and this feeling of being filled with power made Kiyoshi feel comfortable all over.
Meanwhile, Shoko, who was treating Zenin Kiyoshi, noticed this change keenly. She looked at Zenin Kiyoshi and forgot to flick her cigarette butt.
"Kiyoshi, you really are a monster. Ever since I started treating your body, your recovery speed has been changing every second. Now, your own repair speed is basically the same as the speed at which I repaired you."
"Are you even human? Even a Cursed Spirit, whose body only needs Cursed Energy to replenish itself, couldn't heal a wound of this magnitude so quickly..."
Listening to Shoko's complaints, Zenin Kiyoshi explained with a smile:
"Before, because the injury was too severe, I was dizzy and unable to treat myself. After you, Shoko, helped me through the most difficult period, I actually started to try to cooperate with your treatment."
As my condition improved, the treatment naturally accelerated.
Upon hearing this, Shoko nodded, lit her cigarette ash on the ground, exhaled a puff of white smoke, and nodded thoughtfully.
"If that's the case, it's actually a reasonable explanation. But since you're almost fully recovered, why don't you get up? What are you doing lying on the ground?"
As Shoko spoke, to everyone's astonishment, she grabbed Zenin Kiyoshi's arm and pulled him up.
"Hey! Shoko! Kiyoshi is still injured! How could you do this!"
Geto Suguru was startled and rushed forward to stop Shoko's actions, but Shoko smiled faintly, exhaled a puff of cigarette smoke in Geto Suguru's face, and then said calmly:
"Don't worry, even if Kiyoshi's intestines were to fall out right now, I could put them back in and sew them up. Also, family members of doctors and patients must listen to the doctor. I'm not the kind of gentle doctor. If you cause trouble for the doctor, I'll rip your brain off!"
Chapter-215
When Kiyoshi was helped to his feet, the tense atmosphere in everyone's hearts finally eased a little.
Hanami, in particular, paid no attention to anyone else from beginning to end, but stood silently beside Kiyoshi, hoping that his injuries would heal.
Zenin Kiyoshi also noticed Hanami's emotions. Whether it was because of the favorability rating that had just risen to 100 or because of their time together over the years, Zenin Kiyoshi had already regarded Hanami as the most important person in his life.
So, he gently took Hanami's hand, a bright smile on his face, and said sincerely and solemnly to Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru:
"Now that my injuries have almost healed, let me introduce you. This is my important family member and partner, named Hanami. She is a Cursed Spirit born from human emotions towards nature. In terms of strength, I think she should be considered a Special Grade spirit."
But Flower Queen is different from ordinary Cursed Spirits. From the moment she was born, she didn't actually have much hatred for humans. After all, as you know, there are many calls for environmental protection in various countries.
It is precisely because of this factor that the Flower Queen's perception of humans is actually quite neutral, but unfortunately, the other Cursed Spirits still harbor a high degree of hatred towards humans.
As Zenin Sei finished speaking, Hanami bowed deeply to Geto Suguru and Gojo Satoru, sincerely apologizing:
"I am so sorry. I caused you and Kiyoshi a lot of trouble because I was manipulated earlier. I am truly sorry!"
Seeing Hanami's waist bent at almost a ninety-degree angle, Geto Suguru, who was naturally gentle, really couldn't bring himself to be angry with Hanami at this moment.
He shook his head slightly, then sighed and said:
"It's alright, Miss Hanami. Although I misunderstood you before because of Kiyoshi's injuries, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, you don't need to blame yourself so much. Nobody wants to be manipulated, and this is not your fault."
Geto Suguru's voice carried a gentle tone similar to that of Zenin Kiyoshi. Upon hearing this, Hanami's eyes reddened slightly. She nodded heavily but couldn't say anything.
As for Gojo Satoru, although he wasn't as gentle as Geto Suguru, he still tried his best to comfort Hanami in his own way.
"The guy you almost killed wasn't me, it was Kiyoshi. Since he's not angry, then I naturally have no reason to be angry either. But you'd better be a little more careful in the future, and don't let yourself be controlled by someone again."
After Gojo Satoru finished speaking, Shoko gave him another chop to the neck. Ignoring Gojo Satoru's grimacing expression, Shoko gently hugged Hanami and whispered:
"Hanami-san, don't pay attention to that idiot Gojo. That's just how he is. Although he's harsh with his words, that's not what he really thinks. He might even be feeling guilty for being a bit too harsh with his words."
Hearing Shoko's words, Gojo Satoru's face flushed slightly, and he growled softly at Shoko:
"What are you talking about, you idiot Shoko! I don't have any such nonsense thoughts!"
Hi hi~
Seeing Shoko's childlike behavior, Gojo Satoru was somewhat helpless. However, perhaps to salvage his image, he turned to Hanami and said in a serious tone:
"Although Shoko is an idiot, what she said reminded me that I spoke to you a little harshly earlier because I didn't control my emotions well. Anyway, I'm very sorry for that, and I hope you can forgive me."
Since you are an important family member and friend of Kiyoshi, let's get along well from now on!
Hearing Gojo Satoru's words, everyone's faces showed a faint smile.
"Thank...thank you..." Hanami's voice was a little hoarse, but she tried her best to express herself.
"Alright, alright..." Shoko clapped her hands, breaking the somewhat sentimental atmosphere and returning to her usual crisp and cheerful self.
"The crisis is over, and the misunderstanding has been cleared up. I think everyone needs to replenish their energy. Kiyoshi, although your injuries have healed, you've still used up a lot of energy, and you're probably hungry, right? Sister Hanami must be tired too."
Shoko glanced around briefly, then her gaze settled on Gojo Satoru, a slightly amused smile spreading across her lips:
"Satoru, it's your treat. I know a new dessert shop nearby that makes amazing soufflés."
"Huh? Why me?!" Gojo Satoru immediately protested.
"Because you are the richest, and you just said the most unpleasant thing," Shoko replied logically.
"Hey! Shoko, you..."
Geto Suguru, suppressing a laugh, interrupted Gojo Satoru, who seemed about to argue, and said with a consoling expression:
"Let's just consider this a celebration of peace and tranquility."
Zenin Seiya also chimed in with a smile:
"That's right, Satoru. It's rare for Shoko to speak up. Hanami-san has never tasted human desserts before."
Seeing everyone's expressions, Gojo Satoru's face showed a helpless look, followed by a dissatisfied expression:
"Tsk, you guys, I'm the one who runs all the running around, but in the end, I'm the one who has to clean up all the mess you've made."
Gojo Satoru looked at the group who had instantly formed a united front because of the food, sighed dramatically, and drew out his words:
"Fine—I give up. But let's make this clear first, I want two portions!"
But just before everyone was about to leave, Zenin Kiyoshi interrupted their conversation with a smile. He took out his phone and explained to the others:
"Before that, I have some questions. When I came here, I saw a lot of Cursed Spirits pouring out of an abandoned building on the edge of Shibuya. Master Zenin Naobito and Master Principal Yaga went to stop them. I don't know if the situation is over yet."
If it's not over there yet, I'd like to go help out. Also, I'm a little worried about Miss Mei Mei taking care of Rika alone. Oh, and Teacher Toji..."
Listening to Zenin Kiyoshi's words, no one found them verbose or troublesome. Shoko looked at Zenin Kiyoshi, who was still spouting a series of words, with a faint smile on her face, and then said to Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru behind her:
"So now you two idiots know why everyone likes to go to Kiyoshi for help when they encounter difficulties, instead of you two, right?"
Gojo Satoru was still a little confused. He scratched the back of his head and subconsciously asked:
"Why?"
"Because Kiyoshi is mostly a nagging old woman~"
Chapter-216
"Huh? You little brat, you're only calling now? What an irresponsible, idiotic brat! How could the Zenin Clan produce such a disgrace?!"
Zenin Naobito's slightly alcohol-scented voice seemed to penetrate the telephone and reach Zenin Kiyoshi's ears directly.
"Hiccup~ But you can rest assured about the situation on the Cursed Spirit side. No one was injured or killed. It was resolved perfectly! My son, that idiot Naoya who you always lecture, that brat did get some injuries, but it was his own fault."
That brat actually wanted to face a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit alone like his father, hahaha~ that guy got a black eye and a swollen face!
Hmm, we don't need you here. We're already done. If you come over now, are you trying to steal the credit? Go have dinner with that idiot brat Gojo Satoru. Oh, and remember to bring me some of the new sweet wine too.
I recently saw online that those guys make all sorts of weird drinks, like "Sexy Beach" and "Haruko Lemon," I haven't tried them yet, remember to bring me some!
Listening to the old drunkard's voice on the other end of the phone, Zenin Kiyoshi wore a helpless smile. He shook his head gently and then hung up the phone before the other party could continue to make unreasonable demands.
Next up was Master Yaga. After Zenin Kiyoshi dialed the number, a dial tone sounded, but the call was answered shortly after. However, before Zenin Kiyoshi could say anything, an argument broke out on the other end:
"How many times have I told you?! You damn old bastard! I won't be your drummer. Besides, didn't you find out you were about to develop high blood pressure during your checkup? Since you have health problems, you should go and get some rest!"
"Huh?! You little brat, who told you to secretly investigate my medical report?! Those were just misdiagnoses by quack doctors! My body is still young, at least enough to form a band with you for a lifetime!"
"Who cares about you! You wretched old man! Get out of my way! Kiyoshi called looking for me!"
As the argument gradually subsided, Zenin Kiyoshi gradually heard what Principal Yaga had said:
"Hello? Is this Kiyoshi? Has your situation been resolved? Is everything alright?"
Before Kiyoshi could say anything, Principal Yaga had already expressed his concern for Kiyoshi.
Upon hearing the question, Zenin Sei's face revealed a faint smile, and he answered softly:
"Yes, everything's settled here. Although there were some twists and turns, overall there weren't any problems. How's it going on your end, Yaga-sensei? Nothing's happened, right?"
After hearing Zenin Seiichi say that everything was alright, Principal Yaga visibly relaxed, and even his tone became lighter than before.
"Yes, Kiyoshi, don't worry."
The voice of the Principal Yaga is steady and powerful, as comforting as a rock.
"The source of the Cursed Spirits has been exorcised, and the surging Cursed Spirits have been mostly cleared away. No one on our side died; only a few Assistant Managers suffered minor injuries, which have been treated by the medical team that arrived later."
Upon hearing the news that no one had died, Zenin Sei's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally relaxed completely, and even his shoulders relaxed slightly.
"That's wonderful, thank you so much, Teacher Yaga. As for the 'Curtain'..."
"The [Curtain] was deactivated at the end of the battle. The subsequent on-site investigation and report writing were handled by Window and Assistant Manager."
The Yaga's voice carried a hint of weariness at completing its mission, but more than anything, it expressed joy at the safe return of Zenin Kiyoshi.
He nodded slightly, then said:
"Since you're alright, get some rest and recharge. We'll talk about the follow-up reports and summary meetings tomorrow."
Principal Yaga clearly didn't want the students, who had just experienced a battle, to immediately throw themselves into those messy paperwork. Since they were young people, he wanted them to relax a bit; tedious and trivial matters were the domain of adults.
"Yes, Teacher Yaga."
Zenin Kiyoshi could naturally sense Principal Yaga's concern and understanding for him. His voice carried a hint of gratitude and a smile as he waited for the other party to hang up the phone.
"Tch, the old man just loves to worry."
Just as Zenin Seiji hung up the phone, Gojo Satoru's voice came through.
Seeing the silver-haired head listening to the phone call right next to his ear, Zenin Kiyoshi helplessly pushed it away.
Seeing this, Gojo Satoru pursed his lips, then became excited again and said:
"Shouldn't you ask Miss Mei Mei next? And that 'Rika'... Ah! Right! Shoko Shoko! If Mei Mei is free too, could we let them come to the dessert shop as well?"
When the topic turned to the underworld, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Gojo Satoru's face.
Knowing Gojo Satoru's personality well, Geto Suguru and Shoko had already guessed the bad idea that the silver-haired man was thinking.
This guy is definitely planning to sneak away, make Miss Mei Mei pay the bill, and then pretend he doesn't remember anything about it.
Geto Suguru shook his head helplessly at Gojo Satoru's idea:
"Satoru, you really don't hold back..."
Shoko crossed her arms and said with a half-smile:
"Satoru, although Miss Mei Mei often worries about her image when Kiyoshi is around, she actually always doubles the bills before sending them to you."
"Huh?! Why didn't I know about this?"
Seeing Gojo Satoru's slightly flustered expression, Zenin Seiji smiled and shook his head, then picked up his phone again and said:
"Let me ask Miss Mei Mei about the situation."
He dialed a number skillfully, calculating in his mind:
I hope everything goes well for Miss Mei Mei and Rika... And that bastard Toji, I wonder if his problem has been resolved. He seemed a bit off when I heard him on the phone earlier.
"Kiyoshi? Have you resolved things on your end?"
As Mei Mei's slightly weary voice came through, Zenin Kiyoshi quickly asked:
"Yes, everything's fine here. How about your side? Have any more Cursed Spirits attacked your area since then?"
"Since you left, no Cursed Spirits have come here. The car was scratched a couple of times, but it seems to be fine. As for Rika, she's still sleeping. I wonder if the previous extraction of Cursed Energy has affected her."
I'm driving towards the Jujutsu High right now. I've already contacted the auxiliary supervisors at Rika's house to check on things, including the hospital where her mother works and the construction company where her father works; they've already sent people to keep watch.
Hearing Mei Mei's words, Zenin Monk Kiyoshi nodded and softly praised:
"As expected of Miss Mei Mei, I feel very at ease no matter what I entrust to you."
Chapter-217
A very soft chuckle seemed to come from the other end of the phone, the tone of the voice carrying its usual playful languor:
"With such high praise from you, it seems I should consider raising my 'service fee' a bit?"
It was a little joke playing on her, or rather, she would often act casually in front of Zenin Temple Kiyoshi.
Zenin-in-ki responded to Mei Mei's joke with a smile:
"If Miss Mei Mei wants to raise the price, it should at least be adjusted according to market conditions."
Mei Mei chuckled twice upon hearing this, but this time she didn't continue joking. Instead, she resumed her usual tone and softly said to Kiyoshi Zenin:
"Now that you've resolved things on your end, I'll take Rika back to the special intensive care unit at the college for observation. Some of her organs are in poor condition right now, so she needs a quieter environment."
"Okay, thank you for your help, Miss Mei Mei. Remember to let me know when you arrive at the Jujutsu High. Oh, by the way, Satoru is planning to treat us to dessert. Would you like to join us, Miss Mei Mei?"
"It's quite rare for Gojo to come up with such an idea, but I'm not really in the mood to go right now. Just bring me some desserts, like croissants and red velvet mille-feuille. Also, aren't we having dinner at Geto's place tonight? Don't eat too late."
"Don't worry, Miss Mei Mei. We're just going to have some dessert. It won't be too late. We'll also let Gojo and the others meet Hanami-san. There might have been some misunderstandings between us earlier."
Zenin Monastery Kiyoshi said that the last weight in his heart had been lifted. He wasn't worried about Toji's situation. Given Toji's current state, as long as he didn't want to die, there shouldn't be anyone in the world who could keep him alive.
Therefore, Toji's phone call was the last one dialed by Zenin-in-Ching.
"Hello? What's up? I'm busy right now, nothing urgent, let's talk later."
Toji's voice came, accompanied by an extremely strong wind.
Hearing Toji's voice, Zenin Sei's face showed a look of confusion. He asked Toji:
"What's the situation on your end? Are there still enemies around?"
"Hmm, there's still a guy with a volcano-like head here, but it shouldn't be long before I'm able to kill him. He's already entered the stage of Cursed Technique Burnout."
Before Toji could finish speaking, Zenin Kiyoshi had already deduced the other party's identity.
"Is it that Cursed Spirit we encountered in Okinawa five years ago? Its name is Jogo, right?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be the guy you're talking about. If there's no problem, I'll hang up now. That guy is about to rush out of the water, and my phone isn't waterproof."
Hearing Toji's urging, Zenin-in-Kei immediately said:
"That guy must have reinforcements with him. Tell me your location now! Or leave that place right now!"
Based on Zenin Sei's understanding of Kenjaku, he knew that Kenjaku would never let the Jogo die at this time; that guy must have other means to preserve the Jogo's life.
Even the fact that Toji was able to defeat the Jogo was already somewhat beyond Zenin Sei's expectations.
Based on Zenin Sei's deduction, Toji was likely able to defeat Jogo by leveraging the intelligence advantage he provided, coupled with Jogo's momentary carelessness.
Once the spell of Jogo ends, there's no need to wait for Kenjaku to come and support Jogo; Jogo alone could potentially kill Toji.
"How long has that guy's spell's melting effect lasted?"
"About two minutes."
"Hurry back! That guy's Cursed Technique Burnout will end in about ten minutes!"
"Isn't there still a few minutes of leeway? This guy just caused me a lot of trouble. If I let him go back, who knows what might happen next? Besides, I never leave any trouble behind..."
"Alright, Kiyoshi kid, just wait for my good news. I know what I'm doing. If we really encounter any danger, I definitely won't recklessly charge in. By the way, the address here should be near the abandoned vacant lot next to the 'Kuboya' hotel in Shinjuku."
After saying that, Toji hung up the phone directly. Kiyoshi, upon hearing Toji's news, also sighed heavily and said:
"Things have changed. I need to go to Teacher Toji's place first. He's encountered the Flame Spirit I met five years ago. Although Teacher Toji has the upper hand now, it's hard to guarantee that there won't be any rescue nearby. We need to hurry over there to avoid any unexpected situations!"
Upon hearing Kiyoshi's words, the relaxed and carefree expressions on everyone's faces immediately vanished, replaced by slightly worried looks.
"Kiyoshi, let's go together. If the other side sends reinforcements, it seems a bit risky for just you and Teacher Toji."
Geto Suguru looked at Kiyoshi Zenin with a worried expression and suggested that they go back together.
Zenin Sei naturally wouldn't refuse such a request. He nodded and said:
"Yes, but we need to leave someone to guard this place. Satoru, you stay here and take good care of Shoko and the others. We'll be back later."
Hearing Zenin Sei's decision, Gojo Satoru sighed, then retorted somewhat helplessly:
"Why am I the one left here? Geto's personality is much more suited to protecting the college than mine, isn't it?"
In response to Gojo Satoru's question, Zenin Kiyoshi simply smiled and said:
"Geto's ability is more convenient. Rainbow Dragon can carry several people at once. You can't expect Teacher Toji to take a taxi back by himself later, can you? Will you pay for the taxi fare?"
"Tch~ You guys go by yourselves!"
Satoru scratched his head, looked at Kiyoshi Zenin, Hanami, and Geto Suguru who were already heading towards Toji, and said with a slight smile:
"You lot, don't die! I ordered dessert for everyone. Those who waste dessert will regret it for the rest of their lives!"
"You idiot, Gojo! What nonsense are you spouting now?!"
Watching the two figures still playfully fighting, Zenin Qingxin's initial anxiety subsided considerably.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the Jogo was still dodging Toji's attacks. Kenjaku had promised to come to its rescue, but several minutes had passed, and it still hadn't seen a trace of him...
Did they run into some trouble on the way? Or were they entangled by that wretched brat, Kiyoshi?
Various possibilities flashed through Jogo's mind, but the only one he had no doubt about was that Kenjaku would choose to abandon him.
Chapter-218
Near the abandoned Kuboya Inn in Shinjuku, this place was originally a high-end hot spring inn with a decent number of guests, but it gradually fell into disrepair after the area was designated as a protected area and paranormal events occurred frequently.
The place was now a scene of devastation. The once open space was charred black as if it had been burned from top to bottom. Everywhere there were huge craters, solidified lava blocks, and pale white mist emitting a pungent sulfur smell.
On the freshwater lake not far from the hotel, waves were rolling continuously, with white steam and huge waves disrupting the entire scene.
Toji's figure was like a ghost, running swiftly across the lake in a manner completely impossible for a human, weaving through the billowing steam.
His shirt had already been burned off when the Jogo opened its Domain Expansion earlier. Now he was naked, his muscular upper body splattered with dark red blood and ash. Several deep, bone-revealing charred marks were particularly noticeable on his shoulders and back, marks left by the lava that the Jogo had desperately fought back.
But these scars did not deter Toji; instead, they fueled his ferocity.
If these guys can set their sights on Hanami today, then who knows if they might also target Eri and Megumi?
If that day ever comes, he's not as clever as that brat, Zenin Kiyoshi. If something happens to Eri and Megumi, he really won't know what to do...
To prevent this from happening, Toji decided to kill the Jogo here!
He could not allow a Cursed Spirit that might pose a threat to his family to live in the world!
In his hand, he gripped a grotesque black longsword, which was none other than his top-grade Cursed Tool, the Inverted Spear of Heaven. It was a perfect Cursed Tool capable of dismembering the entire body of the Jogo, regardless of the hardness of its skin!
Compared to the wounds on Toji's body, Jogo's current condition is even more miserable.
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His iconic volcano head had been smashed in half by Toji's fist, and drops of scalding, lava-like blood were constantly flowing out of it.
One of its arms was twisted unnaturally, and the bones at the joints were even visible. The most fatal thing was a huge, almost through-hole in its chest. But normally, such an injury would not be a problem for the Jogo at all.
But now it could only endure the pain and focus all the Cursed Energy it could muster on its escape.
Jogo knew that if he stopped even slightly, that damned human behind him would catch up and chop him to death.
"Ha...ha...you damned human!"
The strain of running made the sound of the Jogo hoarse and broken. He suddenly raised his hand, and flames gathered behind him, smashing towards Toji.
At the same time, the Jogo itself, propelled by this backward thrust, leaped backward in a direction far away from Toji.
However, this move had no effect on Toji. Toji simply swung his slashing sword so tightly that it was impenetrable, and he split the flames apart!
"What? Out of energy? Looks like you won't make it to the moment your spell breaks and recovers."
Sensing the visibly weakened attack from the Jogo, Toji grinned, his teeth gleaming white. However, his seemingly radiant smile was filled with chilling killing intent towards the Jogo. The next moment, without waiting for the Jogo to reply, Toji charged out.
The reason I said those things was simply to check if the Jogo had any leaks.
Toji shook off the viscous cursed blood on the [Inverted Spear of Heaven] and pressed his body slightly downwards.
The next moment, Toji took a deep breath, and with a speed almost invisible to the naked eye, the long sword transformed into a silver-white arc, slashing towards the head and abdomen of the Jogo.
"It's time to end this, Volcano Head!"
Seeing the two attacks that resembled silver moons, Jogo's pupils shrank, and a feeling called "death" instantly enveloped him.
"Mere humans!!!"
The Jogo's single eye was almost wide open at that moment. It stared at Toji's charging posture and knew in its heart that it was absolutely impossible to dodge that guy's attack in its current state!
Why hasn't that bastard Kenjaku's rescue team arrived yet?!
No...that's not right!
That bastard never intended to actually come to my rescue from the very beginning!
Jogo suddenly remembered the slightly mocking smile on Kenjaku's face when he gave him the tool for calling for help. At the time, he didn't think much of it, but now that he thought about it carefully, it was all something that bastard had foreseen from beginning to end!
What help would they give me to bring Hanami back? What support would they provide?
These are all fake!
The Jogo didn't know what Kenjaku's ultimate goal was, but it knew very well that it was now a discarded pawn!
He is about to have his head and curse core severed by Toji. No matter what, he will face certain death!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Kenjaku watched the surveillance footage on his phone, seeing the pitiful state of the Jogo, and his smile grew increasingly sinister.
"As expected, cooperating with you brainless Cursed Spirits is indeed an excellent choice, Jogo... If you want to become a new human, then you should at least invest more in developing your brain, right?"
Kenjaku's words were filled with slow sarcasm and contempt. He never thought that these Cursed Spirits could be considered as a species that would conspire with him on important matters. In the end, they were nothing more than garbage formed from the negative emotions of humans, not worth mentioning!
Jogo's single eye, now bloodshot, seemed to be peering through the screen, as if it wanted to tear Kenjaku to shreds!
But Kenjaku, looking at all this, not only did not panic at all, but instead began to hum a children's song softly.
The next moment, Kenjaku's figure disappeared from the spot. When he reappeared, he was already waiting by a roadside that Miss Mei Mei and Rika would definitely pass by in their car.
That's right. From the very beginning of the plan, Kenjaku never intended to appease Jogo and Hanami.
In fact, the original design of the Jogo was intended to eliminate both the Jogo and the flower arrangement, which were obstacles.
Hanami has already betrayed humanity, so keeping him around is pointless. As for Jogo, his wild nature is too difficult to tame, and who knows when he might do something drastic.
Chapter-219
In Kenjaku's eyes, although the Jogo was powerful, ever since Hanami defected to the human side, this guy's mind was basically no longer on his side.
Or rather, because of Hanami's departure, Jogo has now fallen into a state of near-madness, filled with extreme hatred for humanity.
Previously, Jogo could still cooperate with him, but now, Kenjaku has seen the deep hatred and wariness in Jogo's eyes more than once.
Since this is the nature of the collaboration, Kenjaku is too lazy to continue.
Trading the lives of the Jogo and the Hanami for a potential [Special Grade Vengeful Cursed Spirit] like Orimoto Rika is a very worthwhile deal.
Therefore, when designing this plan, Kenjaku had actually divided it into three parts.
Part 1: Pretend to take action against Orimoto Rika, but actually use [Kubinashi] to investigate the relationship between Zenin Kiyoshi and Sukuna, and take the next step based on the information obtained.
Part Two: Kiyoshi deliberately rescues Orimoto Rika, then uses the spell he previously planted in Orimoto Rika's body to forcibly trap Kiyoshi in a barrier. During this time, he pretends to fulfill the wish of the Jogo, attempting to bring Hanami back to his side and sow discord between Kiyoshi and the Jujutsu High.
Part Three: Under the premise that Jogo cannot defeat "Fushiguro Toji", pretend to give Jogo a message of rescue, so that he can stay in place and hold off the Jujutsu High personnel. During this time, find Orimoto Rika again, take Orimoto Rika away, and feed her Sukuna's finger.
And ultimately, in front of Okkotsu Yuta, he personally orchestrated Rika's death, causing her to be unable to accept it and curse its occurrence...
Of course, there are still some flaws in this third stage. Yuta and Rika are still too young to develop deep feelings for each other. However, Kenjaku has come up with a solution for this.
She will directly modify the memories and manipulate the emotions of Okkotsu Yuta, making him extremely resistant and distressed by Orimoto Rika's death in a short period of time.
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Once everything proceeds according to Kenjaku's plan, she will most likely gain a [Special Grade Vengeful Cursed Spirit] as a henchman.
Furthermore, this [Special Grade Vengeful Cursed Spirit] henchman and Jogo, who has his own unique ideas, are different. When Kenjaku begins to change, he will erase Rika's personal thoughts and turn her into a tool that belongs entirely to him.
Furthermore, because she swallowed Sukuna's finger, Rika's transformed spirit is very likely to have a special attack attribute against Sukuna.
Of course, if those fingers try to harm Rika, she can always use the technique she planted in Zenin Kiyoshi's body as a backup plan.
For Kenjaku, the first criterion for whether a plan is successful is whether it can be achieved. If a plan assumes high results but is actually impossible to achieve in practice, then the plan is worthless.
This guy's real idea is to ensure that he can successfully achieve one of his goals no matter what.
When Kenjaku saw through the previously set-up monitoring equipment that Zenin-in-Chih had begun heading towards the Jogo, a relaxed and contented smile appeared on his face.
"In many cases, modern technology is much safer and easier than magical barriers. If we use magical barriers to observe you, you will definitely find out, but even if Abe no Seimei came, he probably wouldn't have any means of detecting surveillance devices, right?"
Humans... always bring me something new and interesting.
As Kenjaku murmured to herself, her figure slowly disappeared from the spot.
Just as Kenjaku's figure disappeared, Miss Mei Mei, who was driving, suddenly felt a chill run down her spine for no apparent reason.
She wasn't sure where the chill was coming from, but a premonition told her that she was in danger!
Without any hesitation, she immediately turned the car around and dialed Zenin-in-Chief's number:
"Hello?! Kiyoshi? I'm sending you my location now. I think some troublesome guys have come looking for me. If possible, could you send some backup over?"
The moment the call connected, Mei Mei didn't hesitate at all and immediately transmitted all the key information.
Upon hearing the message from Mei Mei, Zenin Qing's fingers tightened around his phone, his knuckles making a slight cracking sound.
The rare, almost imperceptible, distress signal from Mei Mei, which seemed to be out of control and even carried a hint of tension, was like a bucket of ice water poured over his head. It instantly dispelled the anxiety of rushing to Shinjuku and replaced it with a colder and heavier sense of urgency.
The name of that bastard flashed into Zenin Kiyoshi's mind.
Kenjaku...
This bastard's constant plans and schemes have thoroughly annoyed Zenin Qing.
Does that bastard really think he's some kind of idiot who can be manipulated at will?
Did he really think he hadn't figured out the effect of the technique he had stored in Rika's body?
Sukuna had made a Binding Vow with him, and one condition of the contract was that when Zenin Sei asked Sukuna about something, Sukuna could not maliciously conceal anything that Sukuna already knew.
In addition to Sukuna, whose knowledge and experience are no less than that of Kenjaku, he also has Yamata no Orochi and Tengen as backup knowledge retrieval tools.
Even if the technique inside Rika's body was created by Kenjaku himself, it would have been deciphered by Zenin Kiyoshi's backup think tank long ago.
Although they knew the effect of the technique—that it was used to transfer the changes of the Cursed Object within Rika's body—Kiyoshi Zenin still couldn't be certain what Kenjaku's next move would be.
But now... the sudden actions of Zenin-in-Sei and the Kenjaku have basically confirmed the opponent's next move.
Without any hesitation, he directly addressed Geto Suguru beside him:
"Geto, Miss Mei Mei's side should be the other side's real target, but I'll also trouble you to go and support Teacher Toji. Hanami, you and Geto go together, please."
The reason why Hanami was sent along was as a backup plan by Zenin Kiyoshi.
If Geto Suguru and Toji fail to defeat the Jogo, then at least Hanami can be a backup plan. Even if they still cannot defeat the Jogo, at least the three of them will survive.
As for Kenjaku, he was determined to make the other side pay a heavy price this time!
Since you like playing dirty tricks, let's see who's dirtier!
Chapter-220
Seeing Kiyoshi prepare to leave after speaking, Geto Suguru opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he could only nod helplessly.
Geto Suguru knew that if Zenin Temple Kiyoshi went alone, it would be faster than taking the Rainbow Dragon.
Moreover, Teacher Toji does need his support, so he can't be so willful.
Hanami listened to Zenin Sei's words, a complex expression appearing in his eyes.
It wasn't that she was unwilling to fight the Jogo; after this experience, the last vestiges of guilt she felt towards the Jogo had long since vanished.
She didn't owe the Jogo anything; she had previously thought that the Jogo had been protecting her during the time she was born.
But as she gained more experience, Hanami herself discovered that once she had "self-awareness," as long as she didn't deliberately provoke anyone, there was almost nothing in this world that could kill her.
Therefore, those so-called protections are actually not important at all...
Hanami originally thought that the peaceful farewell with Jogo and the others could be considered a dignified ending.
However, what Hanami didn't expect was that Jogo had no intention of ending this abnormal relationship so quickly.
He actually colluded with Kenjaku, and didn't hesitate to use magic and lies to deceive himself and hurt Kiyoshi!
Hanami could guess their reason for doing so: they simply wanted to pull him back to their side so he could continue to complete the so-called New Human Project and build a so-called wonderful world of Cursed Spirits!
But these things were never Hanami's own ideas.
She is an independent thinker, a being with her own ideas!
I am not a tool used by the Jogo to implement its philosophy, nor am I bound by the so-called mission of "building a world of Cursed Spirits".
All of this is nothing more than the malicious prejudice that the Jogo holds against humanity!
Originally, it was just that I and Jogo couldn't walk the same path because of our differing philosophies. Now it seems that not only are we not on the same path, but we may even be on two opposing paths!
Hanami took a deep breath, her emerald green eyes now gleaming with a complex yet resolute light.
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Kiyoshi's warm blood was still flowing in her palm. She absolutely... absolutely could not do anything to hurt Kiyoshi again.
And all those who harmed Kiyoshi, whether it was Kenjaku or Jogo, must pay the corresponding price!
Hanami had reached the point of no return after being repeatedly disrupted in her life and repeatedly having everything taken away from her.
You've given me nothing! And what right do you have to take these things from me?!
Kiyoshi noticed that Hanami had been silent all along. He looked at her, his gentle eyes fixed on her, and said softly:
"Sister Hanami, I'll be counting on you for Geto and Teacher Toji."
Hearing Zenin-in-Chief's voice, Hanami felt a slight tremor in her heart. What level of trust was this?!
He had just recently pierced the other person's body with his own hands, and his blood was still on his fingers...
At this moment, Hanami's heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, contracting and trembling violently!
Zenin Seina's pure and unreserved trust was like a warm ray of light, instantly piercing through all her self-doubt and lingering confusion.
Only at this moment did Hanami fully understand the enormous difference between the Zenin Temple Seiwa and the Jogo.
Kiyoshi was now able to entrust the safety of his most important teachers, companions, and those he regarded as family, Toji and Geto Suguru, to her, the former betrayer.
He placed all his trust in himself, a Cursed Spirit whose hands still bore traces of his blood...
But the Jogo... will only use despicable means to harm itself!
A surge of intense heat rushed into Hanami's eyes, not from sadness, but from a surging determination ignited by this profound trust.
Hanami slightly raised her head, meeting Zenin Qing's clear, trusting eyes. Deep within those emerald green pupils, the last trace of memory belonging to the Cursed Spirits completely dissipated.
She didn't speak, but nodded very solemnly and with all her might.
Zenin Kiyoshi looked at Hanami, smiled and nodded. Then his eyes turned into a dazzling azure blue, and he disappeared from everyone's sight like an arrow released from a bow.
Only after Kiyoshi's figure completely disappeared from sight did Hanami slowly withdraw her gaze.
The next moment, the Cursed Energy on Hanami's body suddenly surged, and tough vines instantly grew from her body, wrapping around her and turning her back into the same form she had when fighting Geto Suguru and the others.
Seeing Hanami's change, Geto Suguru was startled and turned his head sharply to look at Hanami, fearing that she might change again at this moment.
Hanami naturally noticed Geto Suguru's reaction as well. She looked at Geto Suguru and slowly explained:
"Geto-kun..."
Hanami's voice was calm and even, yet it carried a firmness and decisiveness that anyone could hear.
"This time I will distance myself from them and... completely stop his behavior."
Hanami's gaze seemed to pierce through space, locking onto that twisted volcano head.
This time, she will no longer be a passive recipient, but will choose to take the initiative to end the other party's path.
Seeing this, Geto Suguru also showed a faint smile:
"You seem pretty motivated, let's get going!"
With a roar from the Rainbow Dragon, the two of them rapidly moved towards Toji's direction.
Meanwhile, Miss Mei Mei gazed at the car, now reduced to scrap metal by the Cursed Spirit, a slightly pale smile appearing on her face:
"It seems this place is your main target. You're quite the cunning fellow."
Hearing Mei Mei's words, Kenjaku, who was not far away, revealed an approving smile:
"You're just a Semi-Grade 1 sorcerer, yet you were able to sense my attack and escape quickly with that child. You're quite remarkable."
"Being praised by someone like you is not something to be thankful for."
Mei Mei's words were tinged with sarcasm, but the next moment, the force from the sudden increase in the weight of the space around him caused Mei Mei to kneel on the ground.
The woman's voice on the other end was still gentle, but it carried a hint of the arrogance of a victor.
"I'm sorry, normally I might spend a few more words with you, but not now. I'm in a hurry. Could you hand over the girl next to you?"