Chapter-381
After sending the glass home, Zenji Kiyoshi returned to Natsuyuki's dormitory once again.
The corridor was still filled with the faint aroma of barbecue, though it was very weak, it still made people's stomachs rumble.
However, even before Zenjiro entered the room, he could already hear faint snoring coming from inside.
Hearing the voice, Zenji Seimei pondered for a moment before pushing open the door.
Both of them were so drunk that he decided to check if the electrical appliances around them were turned off properly. Otherwise, if an accident happened, even if the two of them were fine, Xia Youjie would lose his place to live.
As the door was slightly pushed open, Zenji Kiyoya saw the general layout of the room. Gojo Satoru and Natsuyuki were lying sprawled on the floor, both asleep, though Natsuyuki seemed to be having a slightly uncomfortable sleep.
The reason is simple: Gojo Satoru's left foot was already in his stomach, and whether it was intentional or not, there was an overturned trash can next to Xia Youjie's head.
Seeing the two of them looking like that, Zenji Qing didn't intend to help them up. After checking the faucets, water heaters, and other such places, he tiptoed out.
He can't stay here tonight, since he didn't tell Hua Yu in advance. If he doesn't come home tonight, Hua Yu will be worried.
Walking along the path where a night breeze was blowing, it wasn't too hot at night.
Zenji looked around at the somewhat quiet road and suddenly sensed a familiar presence, but he didn't say anything and just silently walked forward.
Once they left the college grounds, Zen-in Kiyoshi turned and looked back, his eyes filled with indifference:
"We've been following you all this way. If there's anything you want to say, just say it. The barrier of the high school shouldn't be able to find this place, so you shouldn't have anything to worry about anymore, right?"
Hearing Zen Temple Qing's words, a somewhat distorted figure slowly emerged from the darkness. It was a tall woman with a smile on her face, her expression containing a casualness as if she were meeting an old acquaintance.
"It seems you saw those things and experienced those illusions. How did it feel?"
Zenjiro listened to Lu Suo's words and nodded slightly. It wasn't unexpected that Lu Suo would ask such questions.
After all, Sukuna and Orochi have both said that they were also affected by the [Balance Mechanism], so there's no reason why Ryosaku, who has also lived for a thousand years, wouldn't have been affected by that thing a few times.
However, when Lu Su uttered the words "illusion," Zenji Kiyoshi's heart was still stirred.
Did Lu Suo also experience the illusion?
So, in this timeline of my existence, has Lu Suo already experienced it once?
No, that's unlikely, otherwise Lu Suo wouldn't have acted so naturally when he first met him.
Zenji Sei, while pondering the situation on Tsuru's side, replied:
"Yeah, I've been through it. Those illusions were pretty realistic. I wasn't used to it when I first went in."
To Zenin Kiyoshi's answer, Lu Su shook her head. Looking at Zenin Kiyoshi's face, she said with utmost seriousness:
"I don't think the word 'realistic' is appropriate. In my opinion, those illusions are actually a real timeline, and we were just caught up in that timeline by the balancing mechanism and experienced that world."
Zenji Sei didn't react much to what Rōsō said, but he did agree with Rōsō to some extent. He knew that the subsequent plot and the illusion matched because he had read the Jujutsu Kaisen manga.
However, even without Lu Suo's God-like perspective, she was still able to draw a fairly accurate conclusion, which shows that she is indeed a very talented person.
Seeing that Zenjiro didn't answer his question, Lu Suo wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he walked towards Zenjiro.
She was still using Kaori's body at this moment, which gave her a deadly and dangerous beauty on the dimly lit path.
However, Zenji Seiji stared at the other party with a calm expression, pondering the fastest way to subdue him.
Lu Su seemed to know what Zenjiro was thinking, so she didn't rush over. Instead, she stopped about two or three meters away from Zenjiro.
Then she slowly extended her index finger and gently pointed to the sky above:
Do you think there's anything there?
Zenji Seimei watched Lu Suo's actions with slight confusion. He looked up at the glittering Milky Way in the sky and frowned.
"You mean gods? Or some kind of world will, like a balancing mechanism?"
Hearing Zenjiro's words, Rōsō simply smiled and shook her head. She brought her index finger to her lips and said softly, as if joking:
"No, what I want to confirm with you is... aliens!"
Hearing Lu Suo's words, Zenji Qing stood there stunned. He looked at Lu Suo with an indescribable strange expression in his eyes.
How come this sorcerer from a thousand years ago has more wonderful ideas in his mind than I, a time traveler?
alien?!
Is this something an ancient person would say?
Seeing Zenin Kiyoshi's expression and not answering her question, Lu Su knew what Zenin Kiyoshi was thinking. She wasn't surprised, after all, this was a view she had come to understand in recent years as human technology continued to advance.
"What's wrong? Do you think I'm talking nonsense? Or do you think I'm playing a trick on you?"
Zen-in Kiyoshi smiled at the question sent by Lu Suo and then said:
"I don't think you're such a boring person that you would go to all that trouble to come over and tell me a lame joke, so you're serious."
"Although that's what you say, I don't think you believe me. As a modern person, your thinking is still stuck in the same place. It's really disappointing, Zen-in Kiyoshi."
As Lu Suo spoke, she casually stretched, once again highlighting her graceful figure.
To this, Zenji Seiji replied with a calm expression:
"Evidence, I need the evidence you have for saying this. What did you see in the illusionary world?"
Zen Monastery Master's questions went straight to the point, without any unnecessary words.
Upon hearing this, Lu Suo smiled, then looked up at the sky, his voice tinged with reminiscence:
"I was taken to the very top of the sky, into the pitch-black universe, where there was a huge ship."
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When Lu Suo said this, her face had an indescribable strange expression. She looked as if she was reliving some extremely unpalatable food, and her face was ashen.
"When I first saw that scene a thousand years ago, I once thought it was the place where the gods lived, and that above the blue sky, there was a black sky that belonged only to the gods."
I even held this view during the period when human technology first explored space.
I've always believed that the various spells, binding techniques, and exchanges of sorcerers are all transactions with that enormous ship floating in the black sky.
However, as human technology continues to advance, I have gradually realized that the black sky is not the abode of any god, but just ordinary outer space.
That enormous ship wasn't the abode of any deity at all, but simply a spaceship.
Listening to Lu Suo's words, Zenji Qing felt a strange feeling that he couldn't quite put his finger on.
But to his own surprise, he was quite receptive to what Lu Suo said.
Perhaps it's because his threshold was already raised by the astonishing plots in the original work before he even traveled through time.
Therefore, Zenji Sei doesn't find it difficult to accept what Lusuo is saying; he even has a certain...
"Hmm, these things don't seem so hard to accept compared to the original plot; in fact, they have an indescribable sense of harmony."
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Seeing that Zenjiro still hadn't spoken, Lu Su sighed softly. She looked at Zenjiro with some disappointment and said:
"Judging from your expression, you probably still don't believe me, right?"
But that's normal. After all, if I hadn't actually seen that huge spaceship, even I wouldn't have believed that there was a huge spaceship parked outside Earth.
Since you refuse to believe it, let's end our meeting here. We'll meet again later, Zen-in Kiyoshi, I have a feeling that way.
As Lu Suo spoke, he slowly disappeared into the shadows.
Seeing this, Zen-in-ori responded softly:
"I'm not saying I don't believe you, but I have a few questions that I hope you can answer."
Lu Su stopped in her tracks upon hearing this. She looked into Chan Yuanqing's eyes, but couldn't glean any information from them. The only thing she could detect was the rather indifferent look in his eyes.
"Do you believe it? Do you really believe it? Or are you trying to extract some information about the balancing mechanism from me?"
Zen-in-shiki looked at Lu Suo, his tone serious:
"I have no reason to deceive you. I have seen more things in the illusion than you have, and I have experienced more than one illusion."
Even stranger things happened in those illusions; if it was just aliens, I wouldn't doubt it.
Upon hearing that Zen-in-kyo had experienced more than one illusion, Lu Suo's eyes lit up. In the past thousand years, she had only experienced one illusion, yet Zen-in-kyo had experienced two?!
If possible, she also wanted to extract some information from Zen-in-Chih's illusion.
So she looked at Zen Master Qing and made her request to him:
"I can tell you what I know, but in return, I need to know what you learned in the illusion."
Zen-in Kiyoshi glanced at Lu Suo, pondered for a moment, and then answered directly:
"Based on the illusions I've experienced, the worlds that the balancing mechanism leads us through are most likely real timelines, and those timelines can only be the future of our current timeline."
In that future, what has already happened cannot be changed, but the changes in the future are infinite. According to my speculation, the reason why the balancing mechanism brings us into that illusion is to make us subconsciously accept the future it has created.
Once we accept that illusory future, it directly transforms that future into reality, altering our original state. It's like a severed rope forcibly binding another rope's future to our own.
As Lu Suo listened to Zen Yuanqing's series of speculations about the "balance mechanism" and the "future illusion," he felt as if his once calm and still heart had been struck by a boulder, and a huge emotional fluctuation began to spread!
That expression, which had remained unchanged for a thousand years, that playful and indifferent look before her eyes, wavered violently for the first time. His pupils even dilated at that moment, and his voice began to sound hoarse and tremble.
"According to you, the true power of the balancing mechanism is actually a kind of forced overlay on the future timeline?"
As she spoke, her voice became incredibly hoarse, as if her throat had been branded with a hot iron.
"Acknowledgment is anchoring, illusion is reality—what a terrifying force indeed..."
Lu Su took a deep breath, then suddenly raised her head, her gaze fixed intently on Zenin Kiyoshi, as if she wanted to burn Zenin Kiyoshi's flesh and blood:
"Then can you tell me what kind of future you saw in those illusions? Did you acknowledge the existence of those futures?!"
When Lu Su asked these questions, she didn't consider at all whether Zenji Qing would answer her.
After all, for someone like her who is dedicated to exploring new and exciting things, Zenji Kiyoshi's information was simply too tempting!
If what Zenjiro said is true, then the "balance mechanism" is no longer some vague world will or rule, but more like an administrator with a clear purpose and its own ideas!
The balancing mechanism lures those who enter the illusion by presenting a specially crafted, illusory future that is favorable to "balance," causing them to cognitively "accept" the future within the illusion. In doing so, it forcibly overwrites reality with that pre-set future, much like programming!
This also explains many of her perplexities over the past millennium.
Throughout these thousand years, Lu Suo has always felt that the fluctuations of magical power and the course of humankind are particularly strange at times!
Why do some historical turning points seem so "deliberate"? Why do the fall of some geniuses and the birth of some strongmen seem to follow a fixed script?
Six-eyed and asteroid body? Curses and cursed spirits born? Sukuna, Yamata no Orochi, Tengen, himself, and now Zenji Sei...
Is everything, everything, existing only in a series of illusory futures?
She has an extreme desire to explore this.
Zen Monk looked at the rope and said in a calm voice:
"I've said what I needed to say, now it's your turn to answer my questions."
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Seeing Zenji's calm expression, Lu Suo simply nodded, waiting for the other party to ask questions.
"First, since you say you have encountered those illusions, I want to ask you, what did the illusions you saw look like? And how did you choose to break through those illusions?"
Secondly, you say there's an alien spaceship in outer space, so why haven't recent aerospace images from various countries revealed any related information?
Upon hearing this, Lu Suo looked at Chan Yuan Qing with a half-smile:
"I'll answer your questions according to their difficulty level. The second question is simpler, so I'll answer it first."
Spaceships do move on; do you really think they'll stay in the sky forever? Qingjun, are you out of your mind asking such a question?
I know you're trying to trick me this way, to see if I'm lying, right?
It's really heartbreaking. Don't you have even the slightest bit of trust in me? You know, aside from our different goals, I actually admire you quite a bit.
You possess an absolute imitation technique that has never appeared in this world before, as well as a top-notch mind, a composure and maturity beyond your years, and an unprecedented physique for increasing magical power. To be honest, even in the world I want to create, you would be the absolute ruling class.
So, would you like to join me in creating a more beautiful and interesting world?
As Lu Suo spoke, he extended his hand to Zenji Kiyoshi, as if inviting him to step into a wonderful new world together.
However, Qingze of the Zen Temple frowned slightly at this. He looked at Lu Suo, his tone indifferent and aloof:
"You don't need to talk to me about that nonsense. I have my own values, and you can't change me. What you need to do now is answer my questions. You've already answered the second question, now it's time for the first one."
Upon hearing this, Lu Suo didn't show any disappointment. For her, Zenji Sei's answer was entirely expected. She shook her head, sighed with slight regret, and then said helplessly:
"As expected, I knew you weren't an easy man to persuade, Qingjun. But only men like you have that urge to conquer them~"
Okay, enough of the jokes. As for your first question, it doesn't really matter whether I answer truthfully or falsely, because the key is whether you believe me or not.
The illusion I encountered was a world entirely ruled by human sorcerers, and that world... you know what? It was even more boring and repulsive than I had imagined. Compared to the generally low intelligence of the cursed spirits, the world ruled by sorcerers was far worse.
In that world, sorcerers used the three founding families as a fulcrum for development, and intervened in politics, the state, and ordinary society in all aspects. By controlling the number of ordinary people, they kept the power of the sorcerers within an appropriate range.
Meanwhile, those sorcerers and some high-level cursed spirits reached an agreement to provide fertile ground and a breeding ground for the birth of cursed spirits by supplying a certain amount of negative emotions from ordinary people... In short, there are many other messy things, and I don't want to talk about them anymore.
It's not that I pity those ordinary people, but that kind of future is just too boring. The development of the world would be completely predictable, utterly devoid of vitality. I hate that kind of world, so I don't want to accept that future.
Upon hearing this, Chan Yuanqing nodded, then asked directly:
"Have you ever considered this: perhaps the future you saw back then was deliberately designed by the balancing mechanism? The balancing mechanism knew you didn't want that future and predicted that you would take action to reject it. Everything you're doing now is within the balancing mechanism's expectations?"
To Zenjiro's question, Rōsō simply nodded indifferently, seemingly unconcerned about the possibility Zenjiro had mentioned.
"I've thought about all of these things you've mentioned, but I don't care about them. As long as the future doesn't turn out that way, it doesn't matter what it turns out to be."
After a moment of silence, Zen Master Qing sighed softly. He looked at Lu Suo, a rare hint of emotion in his voice:
"People always romanticize the path they haven't taken. You can never truly objectively compare two paths until you actually see the future you've created."
Lu Suo was taken aback by what she heard, then she lowered her head, seemingly muttering to herself:
"Perhaps you're right, but I don't want to turn back now. The path I've chosen may not be better than the future in that illusion, but I don't think I'll regret it, so... you don't need to try to persuade me."
"I didn't mean to advise you. Anyway, thank you for reminding me. I've also seen many futures, but they're different from yours. The two futures I saw were both futures where I would die."
The balancing mechanism seems to be trying to get the people around me to accept the idea that I am already dead, and then forcibly erase me from the future.
Perhaps I am like a special bug that is difficult for programmers to kill, and can only be eliminated by overwriting. Unfortunately, the balancing mechanism seems to have failed in both attempts, and I have a feeling that it will not appear in the short term.
Even if it reappears, it's highly unlikely it will use illusions to influence things again.
Lu Suo nodded and said with a smile:
"Well, you are quite a troublesome guy. It seems that neither I nor the balancing mechanism are likely to make a lot of effort to kill you."
"Then keep up the good work. If I have the chance later, I'll go outside and see if that spaceship is still there."
"If you ever have the chance, remember to take me with you. I'd like to go see it too."
"Let's see."
After finishing his words, Zen Monastery Qing walked straight into the distance without any intention of turning back.
Lu Suo stood still, calmly watching Zen-in-no-Ki.
Suddenly her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID, answered the phone, and said gently:
"Yujin? I'll be home in a bit. I bought you your favorite cake and your favorite toys. Is Grandpa home? Is he taking good care of you?"
She chattered on and on to Hisahito Itadori on the other end of the phone, just like any ordinary mother.
On the other side, Zenji Kiyoshi frowned as he looked up at the sky. It seemed that Rōsaku hadn't lied; something was indeed amiss there...
Chapter-384
December 21, 2009, winter, temperature 4 degrees Celsius, cloudy, wind force level 2.
Zen-in-tsuki and others have already graduated. He is currently sitting in the office of the college. After graduation, he did not choose to leave the college, but continued to study there.
He is currently studying to become a preparatory teacher at the college, while also spending most of his time completing various tasks assigned by the college.
The weather was already quite cold. Zenji was wearing a dark brown turtleneck sweater, and in front of him was an open book, "The Complete Book of Ancient Spellcasters' Barriers." At present, his research was still focused on improving the barriers of Tianyuan.
Just then, the door was pushed open with a creaking sound, accompanied by a slight chill and the smell of coffee.
Mingming, wearing a gray woolen coat and a gentle smile, handed the still-steaming coffee to Chanyuan Qing, then said softly:
"You spent all night researching your coffee?"
"Thanks to your coffee, I'm feeling a bit sleepy right now."
"Take care of yourself. If you keep going like this, you might be a corpse when I come in."
"If that's the case, Miss Mingming, you mustn't be frightened by me. By the way, how much is the coffee?"
"No need to pay, it's on me. By the way, Christmas is coming soon, and we need to prepare a lot of gifts, since there are a lot of children here. Have you prepared them yet?"
Zen-in-Chiyo picked up the coffee that Ming-ming had bought for him, took a small sip, savoring the rich aroma spreading on his tongue, and smiled gently as he said:
"Nanako, Mimiko, the Maki and Mai sisters, Naoya and Megumi, those two brats, and Rika, Otsuko...tsk, we have to prepare a lot of things every year at this time."
"But thankfully, I'm already prepared for this year. Miss Mingming, are you going to just give us big red envelopes again? That would be too ostentatious for us ordinary folks."
Hearing Zen-in-Chief's obviously teasing words, Ming-Ming rolled her eyes at him and then said:
"You're really good at being sarcastic. You're much richer than me. Over the years, you've handled more top-level cursed spirit cases than all of us combined."
After all, with Gojo's mobility and Natsume's convenient techniques at your disposal, it's hard not to make money, right?
Zen Master Qing sighed and slowly said:
"Actually, that money is not enough at all. In recent years, it has been used for research funding. If it weren't for Sister Hua occasionally taking on some construction projects at the college, we wouldn't even be able to afford the rent."
Hearing this, a faint smile appeared on Mingming's face. She walked to Chanyuan Qing's side and said with a hint of seduction:
"Then move into my house. I can waive your rent, but you'll need to become my personal bodyguard, with room and board provided, and I'll pay you 2 million yen a month. How about that?"
"If you keep tempting me like this, I really won't be able to resist, Miss Mingming."
"Then don't keep suppressing your desire to make money. When the pay is good, you should switch jobs."
Before the two could argue any further, a commotion broke out outside.
"Hey! Satoru! You bastard! It's so cold outside, what are you doing bringing Mimiko and Nanako with you?! They'll catch a cold!"
Xia Youjie's somewhat exasperated voice came from outside. Zenji Qing and Mingming subconsciously looked outside and saw Gojo Satoru flying in the air with a limitless technique amidst the swirling snow. What was even more speechless was that this guy was holding a girl in each hand and was acting crazy.
Mimiko and Nanako were being held in Gojo Satoru's arms, both with a mixture of excitement and fear on their faces. Although the feeling of flying was wonderful, Gojo Satoru always gave them a feeling that he was unreliable, and they worried from time to time that he might accidentally drop them.
However, flying in the midst of heavy snow is truly exhilarating.
Both girls had smiles on their faces, but their cheeks were flushed from the cold wind.
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Xia Youjie followed behind the three, her face full of worry, and a hint of helplessness that seemed to be that of a wife towards her mischievous husband.
He summoned a cursed spirit that resembled a manta ray, which flew behind the three of them as if afraid that Gojo Satoru might accidentally leave Nanako or Mimiko behind.
Meanwhile, Shoko was treating the songstress. Hearing the constant noise around her, she angrily shouted towards the sky:
"Hey! You white-haired bastard! Keep your voice down! I'm healing the songstress! You guys are making it so quiet I can't even hear her heartbeat!"
"Shoko! Don't say such unlucky things!"
Haibara Yu and Nanami Kento were walking over from a short distance away, carrying local specialties they had brought from Hokkaido. Looking at the group flying in the sky, Haibara Yu said with a smile:
"Ah~ That's great, Gojo-senpai is still so energetic. I wish I could fly too, I want to experience that feeling~"
Hearing Haibara Yu's words, Nanami Kento, who was usually serious, made a joke:
"Why don't you just be like Mimiko and Nanako, and let Gojo carry you around?"
As Haibara listened to Nanami's words, the scene involuntarily flashed through his mind. Even someone as naturally oblivious as him felt a little embarrassed. He chuckled, rolled up a snowball, and tossed it at Nanami, saying with a smile:
"You can actually joke around, huh!"
Meanwhile, on the other side, Rakuganji and Yagami Masamichi were sitting in their office, staring at each other with silent expressions.
After a long silence, Masamichi Nobi finally spoke:
"I've already said I'm not considering the band for now; we'll talk about it after I step down as principal."
"But I don't know if I'll still be able to sing at that time. Rock and roll... is very harmful to the body."
"Then you old fool, hurry up and find someone else!"
"When you wear sunglasses, you have the talent of a rock band. Let's be in a band together for life!"
"You old man, don't try to force other people's lifespans to be tied to your own!"
A roar came from inside the office, shaking up some of the snowflakes.
Meanwhile, in the parking lot, Hui glared at Shen Er in the driver's seat, and spoke without any respect:
"Hey! Didn't Mom tell you to take me to breakfast? Why did you come straight to the vocational college?"
"You brat, aren't there some leftover cookies in the back seat from yesterday?"
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Listening to her unreliable father's speech, Hui felt speechless.
He sighed deeply and reluctantly took out the breakfast his sister had prepared for him from his bag.
"Luckily, my sister Tsumiki had already prepared all this food for me. She told me, 'You jerk Dad, you're such an unreliable guy, you'll probably forget to prepare breakfast for me!'"
Hearing Hui's complaints, Shen'er looked at the rice ball the boy took out of his bag, and without any hesitation or regard for Hui's murderous glare, took one from the lunchbox and ate it, saying with a grin:
"You brat, Tsumiki wouldn't say that about me. But I think she made these rice balls herself. They taste as good as ever. By the way, Tsumiki has a club activity at school tonight and will be back late. You'll have to figure out what to eat and drink on your own."
Upon hearing this, Hui merely glanced at Shen'er indifferently and said calmly:
"My sister Tsumiki has already prepared dinner for me. It's in the refrigerator. I can just heat it up later. Not everyone is like your unreliable, bastard father."
Upon hearing this, Shen Er punched Hui on the head, then nonchalantly picked up a rice ball:
"Alright, you brat, no matter how much you dislike me, you're still coming here with me. Go find your Maki and Makoto in a bit, don't bother me here. Also, if you're short on money, go find that brat Zenji Sei, he has a lot of my savings."
After saying that, Shen'er opened the car door and got out, leaving Hui alone in the back seat, watching Shen'er's departing figure with a speechless expression.
Rika and Otsuko were still young at this time, but they had already appeared in front of the high school. Their little faces were red from the cold, but their smiles were bright. At the high school, they not only developed their magical talents, but also made a group of equally friendly friends.
This is much better than their original school. After all, most of the time, ordinary people are somewhat resistant to children like them who are a bit strange, and there are even some unpleasant pushing and shoving and isolation.
Zen Temple Qing was observing everything here through some mysterious magic, and felt that the peaceful and serene time was something to be cherished.
Perhaps this is the true meaning of my journey here...
But at that moment, Zenjiro's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and saw that it was an unfamiliar number he had never seen before.
Zenji Kiyoshi originally didn't want to answer these kinds of numbers. After all, some time ago, that idiot Gojo Satoru used Zenji Kiyoshi's number to buy a bunch of fake health products online for some reason, which resulted in his phone being listed as "easy to scam customers". Recently, he has been getting a sales call every few days.
However, Zenji Sei was still worried that something might actually happen, so he answered the phone. The moment the call connected, he heard a little boy crying on the other end.
"Hello, is this Zen-in-Chief? My mother asked me to call you. My grandfather, my grandfather is dying! But my father and mother have disappeared. Please, please, please save my grandfather?!"
Although the voice on the other end of the phone was somewhat unfamiliar, Zenjiro Kiyoshi had already vaguely guessed the other person's identity.
"Are you Hisahito Itadori? What's your address?"
Without any hesitation, he spoke to Zenji Qing in a voice still choked with emotion:
"I'm near the Third High School in Sugisawa, Miyagi Prefecture. My grandfather collapsed in the woods here..."
"Don't cry, Yujin. I'll be there soon. Keep in touch with me and tell me exactly what happened on your end."
While comforting Itadori Yuujin, Zenin Kiyoshi nodded to Mingming, then used the Limitless Technique to rush towards the direction Yuujin had indicated.
Mingming also heard Itadori Yujin's voice on the other end of the phone. She nodded solemnly and then immediately contacted the assistant supervisor in the vicinity, instructing them to immediately begin assisting Zenin Kiyoshi's operation.
Zenji Sei's speed was incredibly fast; in the air, he was almost a blur, barely perceptible to the naked eye. Meanwhile, Hisahito Itadori's voice, tinged with tears, continued to ring out:
"My grandpa and I often take walks in the mountains here, but today my grandpa and my parents brought me here together. I was so tired from climbing that I fell asleep, but I vaguely heard my grandpa arguing with my parents."
After that, I only felt my face getting hot. When I came to my senses, Grandpa was lying on the ground covered in blood, and Dad was nowhere to be found. Only Mom was still there.
But Grandpa wouldn't let Mom get close to me. He was covered in blood, and the burning sensation on my face was from Grandpa's blood dripping onto me. But Mom ignored Grandpa; she just glanced at him, and then Grandpa fainted.
My mother came to my side. She had saved your number on Grandpa's phone and told me to call this number in ten minutes, and someone would come to rescue Grandpa. "So, so please come quickly and save my grandpa! Grandpa is dying!"
Yujin's voice was filled with collapse and panic, and his thick sobs made his voice somewhat indistinct.
However, for a child who is only seven or eight years old, it is already quite remarkable that he can maintain basic rationality after experiencing such a thing.
While comforting Yuujin, Zenji Kiyoshi pondered in his mind the reasons why Rōsō had done this.
Since the illusion incident, Lu Su had actually been behaving herself for a very long time. Zenji Kiyoshi had been keeping an eye on Lu Su all these years, but the other party's actions seemed to have truly integrated into the role of an ordinary mother, raising Hu Zhang normally every day, buying groceries, going to work...
It's so ordinary that it couldn't be more ordinary.
Even when the Zen Temple was eliminating the accomplice of the Director of the Spells Department, Lu Suo, over the years, the other party did not respond or retaliate in any way.
Of course, Zenji Qing wouldn't be fooled by such illogical behavior. He remained highly vigilant towards Lu Suo, but his attention couldn't be on Lu Suo all the time. In addition, given the distance, Lu Suo's barrier was perfectly capable of cutting off Zenji Qing's tracking.
Therefore, even if Zenji Sei was aware of this, he could not have completely avoided what happened today.
But what was Lu Su's reason for doing this?
Where did Hu Zhangren go next?
What roles did Hisahito Itadori and Yamasuke Itadori play in this?
Could it be related to Sukuna?
After all, Itadori Yamasuke is the reincarnation of the Sukuna brothers' souls...
A flurry of thoughts raced through Zen-in-Chih's mind, leaving him feeling somewhat helpless. The balancing mechanism, aliens, the Lu Suo, the future return of death—there were things to deal with everywhere...
Chapter-386
When Zenji Sei saw the situation clearly, he saw that Itadori Yasuke was lying on the ground with an extremely exaggerated wound running from his right shoulder to his heart.
The wound was so deep that it almost split half of the old man's body in two. If you looked closely, you could even see the internal organs throbbing under the flesh.
If Itadori Yabusuke hadn't been a sorcerer with a constitution far superior to most ordinary people, he would already be dead.
At this moment, Itadori Yuujin sat beside his grandfather, looking at him with tears streaming down his face. Zenin Kiyoshi also seized every second and went straight to Yuujin's side. He first checked Itadori Yabusuke's injuries, and only after confirming that the other party would not die in a short time did he breathe a slight sigh of relief.
After all, although Zenin Seiji never understood the significance of the old man Itadori Yasuke's existence in the original work until the very end, his identity as the reincarnation of the Sukuna brothers alone makes him a highly valuable subject of study.
Moreover, during Itadori Hisahito's childhood, this old man was probably the only one who truly treated him as a living, breathing human being. It would be too cruel to let such a beloved elder die here.
Looking at the old man before him, Zen Monk Qing let out a soft breath, then mobilized his magical power to begin treating him.
Itadori Yasuke's current condition is indeed not very good. The wound on his chest is not only deep enough to expose the bone, but also has a trace of extremely troublesome curse power with a strong rotten smell around its edge. It is these things that are constantly eroding the old man's vitality and hindering his already weak curse power from repairing itself.
Zenji Kiyoshi could clearly sense the lingering curse energy on the wound; it was the work of Tosho. However, since Tosho had made him call, it meant that Tosho did not intend to kill Tosho Yasuke here.
But what is their purpose in doing this? What role will Itadori Yabusuke ultimately play in the future?
Zenji Qing stared intently at the old man before him, who was already struggling to breathe. His thoughts raced; he was still somewhat confused about the situation Lu Suo had left him with.
"[Heaven turns away from compassion].
However, although those questions have not yet been answered, Zenji Sei's hands are now covered with a soft, pale green light, and he presses precisely on Itadori Yasuke's horrific wound.
As powerful, life-giving reverse spell energy surged in, the cursed power, like the most precise surgical procedure, began to expel the cursed aura, while simultaneously repairing the torn muscles, blood vessels, and damaged internal organs at a visible speed.
Even if Shoko herself came to this world, she wouldn't be able to achieve the level of treatment that Zenin Kiyoshi possessed.
The reason is simple: it's not that Zen-in Chō is significantly better than Nitro in treating the human body, but simply that Zen-in Chō is more plentiful and filling.
Glass itself has limited magical power. Sometimes, even if it is theoretically possible to repair wounds, there is still nothing that can be done if its own magical power is insufficient.
But Zenji Qing is different. As long as a person still has a breath left, his incantation power can save them through a vast array of reversal techniques.
At this moment, Itadori Yuujin held his breath. He stared wide-eyed as he watched his grandfather's terrible wound slowly heal in the green light. The blood stopped flowing, and even his pale face regained some color.
Seeing this, Yujin bit his lip tightly, clenched his fists, and dared not make a sound, for fear of disturbing Zenji's treatment process.
While blocking the treatment, Zenji Kiyoshi began to analyze the possible hidden meaning behind Rōsō's actions.
This plot point is not present in the original work. At least from Zenin Kiyoshi's perspective, he did not actually want to contact Itadori Hisahito so early.
It's not that Zenji Kiyoshi doesn't dare to change the future, but rather that there are still many mysteries surrounding Hisahito that haven't been revealed, such as what exactly was the purpose of his creation by Rōsaku.
What is the difference between the process of creating a physical body and the process of creating Hisahito Urajiro?
Did the entire research process of the Nine Phases Diagram truly break through the boundaries between humans and cursed spirits?
Does Itadori's body contain a sealing technique that can perfectly control Sukuna?
Almost all sorts of mysteries are contained within Itadori's body. In addition, the current balance mechanism always casts a white fog over Zenjiro's pursuit of Itadori, making it impossible for him to break free from Itadori's control even if he wanted to.
But now it's actually Rōsaku who has asked me to contact Itadori Yūjin ahead of time. So what are the other party's true intentions?
Could this be a form of emotional blackmail?
After learning that the illusions he had experienced were the tragic futures of the people around him, Rōsō wanted to use the same method, starting with Yūjin, to destroy me in the illusion world.
That's why Rōsō made me personally save Itadori Yamasuke—to make Itadori Yūjin develop a deep dependence on and trust in me. That way, once Itadori enters the illusion world that day, she can learn more about the illusion world through Itadori.
Or, according to the original plot, Rōsaku was preparing that when Itadori Yūjin became Sukuna's vessel, Zenin Kiyoshi would, out of gratitude for this favor and his feelings for Yūjin himself, take a different approach to dealing with Itadori Yūjin than Gojō Satoru in the original work, and take a more protective stance, thus disrupting the pre-set script of the "balance mechanism".
Or perhaps it started with Itadori Yasuke?
After all, Itadori Yamasuke is the reincarnation of the Sukuna brothers' souls, and his bloodline may have a special attraction or connection to Sukuna's fingers.
The reason why Rōsō severely injured his opponent here was actually to create an "opportunity" for Sukuna's fingers to appear in some way and be touched by himself or Itadori Yūjin.
After all, according to the original "plot", Yuuji Itadori did swallow his finger in high school, but now Tōsō is trying to force this point forward?
Could it be that Lu Suo has experienced another illusion over the years? And has he also seen the future world?
Zen-in-tsuki sighed, after all, every possibility pointed to a more complex conspiracy.
Lu Suo, that bastard, is like a master chess player. A seemingly casual move may conceal a deadly move ten or even twenty steps ahead.
A few minutes later, the surface of Watanabe's wound had basically healed. Although some internal organs still needed time to recover, his life was no longer in danger.
The old man let out a weak groan and slowly opened his eyes.
Chapter-387
"Who are you?"
Looking at the unfamiliar face before him, Itadori Yasuke glanced at Zenji Sei with some wariness.
He subconsciously reached out and pulled the tiger staff lying beside him behind his back. A slight flow of magical energy emanated from his body, and a somewhat familiar feeling emerged from it.
It was a kind of magical energy fluctuation similar to that of Su Nuo, and even the form of the spell was very similar.
However, their power was worlds apart. Zenji Sei glanced at the surrounding slashes and completely ignored them. Without even looking up, he said to Itadori Yasuke:
"Don't be nervous. If I wanted to kill you, I wouldn't be here treating you right now, right?"
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Itadori Yasuke calmed down a bit. Looking at the astonishing speed at which his wounds were healing, he almost instantly recognized Zenin Kiyoshi's identity.
"You are... Zenji Kiyoshi from the Zenji family?"
"You know me?"
"Hmm, it would be strange if I didn't recognize someone like you, right?"
Itadori Yamasuke coughed twice, a few drops of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. Itadori Yujin, seeing this, looked at Zenin Kiyoshi with some concern, while Zenin Kiyoshi smiled and comforted Itadori Yujin:
"Don't worry, he's out of danger. The reason your grandfather coughed up blood was because his internal organs were badly injured. Even after treatment, he still needs to expel the blood clots in this way."
At this point, Zenji Sei looked up at the old man before him again, then continued to ask:
"What happened here before? Why were you so badly injured? Why did this child's mother let him call me? What do you know? Tell me everything."
Looking at the somewhat serious expression on Zenji Seina's face, Itadori Yasuke hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said:
"I don't know. As for Kaori and Jin's situation, I've never heard of it. The reason I got injured today..."
Seeing that Itadori Yasuke was unwilling to tell the truth, Zen-in Seiji was too lazy to listen to the other's fabrications. He simply looked at the old man and then slowly said:
"Itadaki Yasuke, I know far more than you imagine, so don't hide anything from me. It won't do you any good, especially if you need proof..."
As Zenjiro Kiyoshi spoke, the power of his incantation suddenly shifted dramatically, transforming from the gentle and bright power of the Heavenly Transformation of Compassion to the same evil and cold power as Sukuna. The feeling of being stared at by a venomous snake sent a chill down Toki Yasuke's spine, instantly soaking him in cold sweat.
Before Itadori Yasuke could react, he discovered that the boulder he was leaning against had been unknowingly shredded into pieces.
Seeing the abilities displayed by Zenji Sei, Itadori Yasuke finally understood the meaning behind Zenji Sei's words.
The fact that the other person possessed such powerful incantations and techniques, similar to those of Sukuna, and used them with such familiarity, suggests just how close their connection to Sukuna truly is.
Feeling the oppressive aura emanating from Zenji Qing, the already pale face of the old man drained away completely in an instant.
The pupils, which had been somewhat unfocused, now contracted violently due to shock and fear.
Itadori Yasuke could clearly sense that the power wielded by this young man was something he was completely unable to stop at his current level.
Although I had heard of Zen-in Kiyoshi's reputation as the "Imitation Sorcerer" before, the ability he just displayed was clearly more than just imitation; it was more like... a kind of control in essence.
"Who exactly are you? How can you use such..."
Itadori Yamasuke's voice was dry and hoarse, trembling with disbelief. The Sukuna abilities displayed by Zenin Kiyoshi had made Itadori Yamasuke begin to doubt whether the other party was actually Sukuna himself.
"You don't need to overthink it. I just know far more than you think. As for my identity, I have nothing to do with Su Nuo."
Zenji Seiji looked at Itadori Yasuke, whose face was full of tension, and withdrew the scattered magical power from his body. As the surroundings returned to calm, Itadori Yasuke's emotions gradually calmed down.
However, Zenji Sei's gaze remained sharp as he looked at Itadori Yasuke and continued:
"Just because I'm in the dark doesn't mean I don't know about your relationship with Su Nuo. The curse power you both possess is very similar."
So stop trying to fool me with lies. It's pointless. All the lies you tell will only waste our time and could put you and the child in even more dangerous situations.
At this point, Zenjiro glanced at Itadori Hisahito, who was frightened but still bravely stood in front of his grandfather, clinging tightly to his clothes. His tone softened slightly.
"Tell me the truth, Mr. Yasusuke. This concerns the lives of you and your grandson, and it also concerns events that could potentially affect the lives of many others in the future."
Upon hearing this, Itadori Yasuke propped himself up and sat up, breathing heavily, his inner struggle clearly written on his face.
But in the end, he looked at young Yuujin Itadori beside him, and finally, as if all his strength had been drained, he lowered his head dejectedly, sighed deeply, and said:
"It was my son, Ren, who attacked me."
When Itadori Yasusuke said this, his voice was low and somber, and the pain and confusion in his tone almost seemed to tangibly dissipate:
"But that shouldn't be Ren's main problem. He's probably been brainwashed by that woman. I told him long ago that he absolutely cannot trust that woman!"
When Watanabe Yasuke got to this point, he became so emotional that he even coughed up blood several times.
This answer, however, did not surprise Zenji Kiyoshi too much. Rōsaku, or rather Kaori, played a more guiding and controlling role; the one who actually took action was likely the manipulated or influenced Itō Jin.
"What's the reason? You must have your own reasons for saying that. Could you tell me about them?"
Zen Monastery asked further, his gaze carrying an unsurprising calmness.
"That woman, she brainwashed Jin, making him believe that Hisahito was born to exist for a certain mission."
Itadori Yasuke's voice was choked with sobs and deep regret:
He said Hisahito was special, a natural vessel, born to be sealed...
I disagreed, and we argued. Towards the end, Ren seemed like a completely different person; his eyes went mad, and his power became extremely strange. This wound on my body was caused by Ren.
Upon hearing this, Zenji Kiyoshi glanced again at the wound on Itadori Yasuke's body. The force of the slash at that wound was very similar to Sukuna's [Release].
Zenji's eyes narrowed slightly, which further confirmed his guess that Huzhangren's body had probably already been deeply modified by Lusuo in some way.
Chapter-388
"Help me catch them! They shouldn't be far yet, please! I'll pay you accordingly, as long as you can..."
Before Itadori Yasusuke could finish speaking, Zenin Sei interrupted him, shaking his head at Itadori Yasusuke and saying:
"It's too late. When I arrived, there was no one left here. They must have left through some means. At least I can't sense any presence other than the two of you."
"Is it possible that they've hidden themselves?! Perhaps using some kind of magic? Let's search more carefully!"
Seeing Itadori Yabusuke's agitated state, Zenin Kiyoshi sighed. His originally brown eyes now shone with azure light. As his gaze met Itadori Yabusuke's, Zenin Kiyoshi asked again:
"Do you need me to search again now?"
"Six eyes...?"
Upon seeing Zenin Kiyoshi's eyes, Itadori Yasuke also seemed somewhat dejected and gave up. He looked at Zenin Kiyoshi with a pained expression and then asked:
"What are you planning to do with us? If you're trying to take Hisahito away, I will fight to the death to prevent you from doing so!"
Zenji Seiji looked at Itadori Yasuke, who was on high alert and tightly protecting Hisahito behind him, and sighed softly before offering words of comfort:
"Mr. Yasuke, you have misunderstood me."
Zenjiro's tone softened, carrying a hint of barely perceptible helplessness:
"I never said I was going to take Tiger Stick away from you. On the contrary, I am now focused on ensuring the safety of you and your grandson. You are very important to me. I have seen you in the future, or rather, your grandson. He is a very important person."
At this point, Zenji Sei once again glanced around the forest where the attack had just occurred, and continued to explain:
"The people who attacked you, your son Itadori Jin and your daughter-in-law Kaori, their actions this time were not actually aimed at taking Hisahito away at all."
Their real purpose is to get me to contact you. Otherwise, Hisahito wouldn't have known my phone number, and you wouldn't have survived until I brought you here.
While I don't yet understand the purpose of their operation, ensuring your safety is absolutely essential.
After all, they didn't want to kill you this time, but they might not next time. Yuujin was born to Kaori, and she has put a lot of effort into him. I personally think they would never give up on him so easily.
So if they come and forcibly take Hisahito away, do you really think you can protect him in your current state?
Upon hearing this, Itadori Yasuke trembled violently. He looked down at his wound, which had just been repaired but was still throbbing slightly, and then at his bewildered grandson beside him. A look of painful struggle appeared on his face.
Itadori Yasuke knew that Zenin Kiyoshi was telling the truth, because if the other party hadn't held back and Zenin Kiyoshi hadn't treated him in time, he would probably be dead by now. If he were to face the same situation again, could he really protect Hisahito?
"So... what do you mean?"
Itadori Yasuke's voice lowered once again, carrying a hint of weary resignation.
"I will provide you with a safe place to live, and I will also set up my own unique barrier near your residence. I will also place a top-level cursed spirit around Itadori for protection. At the same time, I will arrange for a level one or higher sorcerer and the same barrier as Lord Tengen to protect you in the vicinity of your residence."
Zen-in-Chiyo proposed a solution while continuing to persuade him:
"Furthermore, I will come here two or three times a month to teach Itajō some ways to use his magical power, so that he can control the power in his body as soon as possible."
At the same time, you can receive the best medical care and absolute protection here. Meanwhile, the high school will also use its resources to search for the whereabouts of Jin Hojo and Kaori.
I think these conditions are sincere enough, right?
Zenji Sei's proposal was so detailed that it exceeded even Khajiitsubo's imagination.
A unique barrier, top-tier cursed spirits as guardians, first-level cursed sorcerers on rotation, and a barrier protection comparable to the Heavenly Origin level... This is almost the highest level of protection in the cursed sorcery world. Even the headquarters of the cursed sorcery department director might not be able to easily mobilize so many resources.
What's even more outrageous is that Zenji Kiyoshi himself promised to personally come and teach Hisahito every month. This was not just about protection, but also about investing time and effort in his training and guidance.
You should know that there are only four officially recognized top-tier sorcerers in the world right now!
And the one in front of us is known as the world's strongest sorcerer!
Historically, in modern times, both domestically and internationally, almost everyone acknowledges that Zen-in Chō is currently the foremost person!
This "sincerity" was so heavy that Itadori Yasusuke could not easily refuse it, and did not even have the courage to refuse.
However, he still raised his head and looked into Zenjiro's calm and serious eyes. There was no calculation or greed in them, only a pure focus on solving the problem, and a trace of understanding that he couldn't comprehend, as if he had seen through some heavy future.
"Can you tell me why you've been able to do this?"
There was a hint of confusion in Itadori Yasuke's voice as he looked at the man before him and asked the question that lingered in his heart:
"Just because you see Hisahito as important in the future? To be honest, isn't that reason a bit too far-fetched? I really can't believe it."
Zenji Sei paused for a moment in response to Itadori Yasuke's question, then sighed.
He glanced at little Yuujin, who was nestled close to his grandfather and secretly observing him, and slowly said:
"Mr. Yasushi, this world is not peaceful. Cursed spirits, aliens, and various ancient sorcerers are causing trouble everywhere, and many headaches are lurking around."
To be honest, I know the future is a somewhat uncertain thing, but I have no reason to deceive you.
Perhaps the future I see is just one of countless possibilities, but that future tells me that Hisahito's existence and soul may become a light illuminating the darkness at some crucial moment in the future.
This child's soul is purer and cleaner than anyone I have ever met.
His tone carried a weight and gentleness beyond his years, and even the way he looked at Hisahito was filled with an irresistible tenderness.
Chapter-389
After much deliberation, Itadori Yasuke decided to agree to Zenin Kiyoshi's conditions. Although he didn't want Itadori to be exposed to the world of magic so early, some things are simply unavoidable.
However, Zenji Kiyoya promised Itadori Yamasuke that he would not allow Itadori to officially enter the world of magic before Itadori turned sixteen, and that he would give Itadori the same experience as an ordinary person.
Itadori Yasuke naturally wouldn't refuse, after all, if possible, he still wanted to completely end all that mess here.
When the two descended the mountain, Yujin, having cried a lot earlier, fell asleep due to exhaustion.
Looking at Yuujin sleeping on his back, Itadori Yasuke's face showed a faint bitterness.
As he gazed at his grandson, he suddenly spoke to the Zen monk Qingwen:
"Could you tell me what your relationship is with Sukuna? Why are you able to wield that power...?"
When he asked these questions, Itadori Yamasuke had a somewhat awkward expression on his face. As for Sukuna, a blood relative with whom he had some connection, even he himself didn't know what kind of feelings he had for her.
To say that I harbor any strong hatred towards Sukuna would be unrealistic.
After all, the souls of the Su Nuo brothers had been reincarnated countless times by the time they reached him.
Memories and emotions are constantly eroded in this process, and even the hatred that sustains the soul's continuous reincarnation gradually dissipates.
As Itadori Yasusuke's confused voice rang out, Zenin Kiyoya did not rush to answer. He remained silent and walked forward with Itadori Yasusuke.
The wind in the mountains carried a cool breeze, rustling the leaves. The surroundings were quiet, with only faint sounds coming from the foot of the mountain breaking the silence.
Zenji Seijin gazed at the hazy mountain ridgeline in the distance, then answered Khajiitsubo beside him.
"Relationship? Actually, to be precise, there isn't much of a connection, at least not the kind of direct spiritual connection you have."
The clear sound of the Zen temple seemed somewhat ethereal in the night breeze:
"Strictly speaking, I have no direct connection with him. After all, as you know, Sukuna died long before I was born."
At this point, Zenji Sei's face clearly showed a smile, as he attempted to ease the atmosphere. Seeing that Itadori Yasuke didn't seem to find the joke amusing, Zenji Sei paused slightly, coughed twice, and continued:
"As for why I am able to master this power, you can understand it as the ability of my spells. If your bodies are wooden boards, and once the spells are carved on them, they cannot be changed, then my body is like a blackboard. Once the spells are written on it with chalk, you can erase them and replace them with something else if you want to change them."
Zenji Kiyoshi chose a relatively easy-to-accept, and not entirely false, explanation, since he had no need to reveal his true identity to Itadori Yasuke.
"The core of Sukuna's power lies in the ultimate application of the concept of 'slashing' and the power of incantations."
In order to control these things, I gradually understood the principles behind their techniques and the way their energy circulates through special channels. As for what those channels are, you probably already know—it's Su Nu's fingers.
"Su Nuo's fingers..."
Khajiitsu Yasuke repeated Zenin Sei's words in a low voice, a complex expression flashing across his face.
As someone who shares a bloodline with Su Nuo, he naturally knew about the existence and danger of these top-grade cursed objects, and he also knew exactly what was inside those fingers.
"Contact with that kind of thing...isn't that dangerous?"
"Risk and reward go hand in hand."
Zenji Sei remained calm about the matter, speaking as if it were an ordinary matter.
"To understand darkness, sometimes you have to go deep into it. Have you ever heard the proverb from an Eastern country, 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained'?"
The key to this problem is to always maintain your own will and not be influenced by those things.
He glanced at Itadori Yasuke and continued:
"I regard this power as a tool, a double-edged sword that is extremely sharp but can also easily hurt oneself."
It took me a long time to ensure I could fully control it, rather than be influenced by its ferocity and killing instincts. The reason I'm saying this is to advise you that Yuujin's talent is sometimes beyond your control.
Hearing Zenin Kiyoshi's words, Itadori Yasuke fell silent. He looked at Zenin Kiyoshi for a long time before finally speaking:
"I don't know, let's talk about this later."
"I respect your choice, but I believe you will change your mind later."
As Zenji Seiwa and Itō Yasuke departed, Rōsō and Itō Jin stood on a cliff, looking down at everything, but there was no joy in their eyes.
Looking at the man beside him, whose face and demeanor bore a striking resemblance to Itadori Yamasuke, Rōsaku sighed softly and said:
"After doing this, you should be satisfied, right?"
Hearing Lu Suo's affected tone, Hu Zhangren's face revealed an indescribable sneer. He looked at the other party and said without any mercy:
"Don't speak like I'm in control. Aren't you the mastermind behind all this?"
Faced with Huzhangren's merciless and cold questioning, Lu Suo's feigned sigh vanished instantly, replaced by a detached calm, as if surveying a chess game.
She tilted her head slightly, a somewhat cold smile on her face, and then looked at the man beside her with her "motherly" eyes.
"The mastermind?"
Lu Suo's lips curled into a cold, emotionless smile; his voice was soft, yet carried a chilling edge.
"Ren, why must we speak so formally? Isn't this the same situation you secretly long for?"
She took a small step forward, approaching Hu Zhangren, her gaze seemingly able to penetrate his skin and look directly at the twisted and amplified obsession. A faint fragrance emanated from Lu Suo, carrying a captivating and eerie feeling.
"You hate the filthy blood flowing through your veins, the blood of that cursed king, yet you cannot escape the power and uniqueness it gives you."
You fear that Hisahito might repeat the same mistakes and become the next Itadori Jin, yet you also contradictorily hope that he can control this power and transcend this damned fate.
So that's why you used Hisahito Itadori as a tool to end all of this, isn't it?"
Chapter-390
"Don't lump me in with you! Yujin is not a tool I'm using to escape this fate!"
The birth of that child ended everything. Lu Suo, I don't know what you're thinking, but let me tell you, I know far more than you do!
At least... I've seen the spaceship that hovered above Earth, which you once told me about, with my own eyes, and I've even... been inside that spaceship.
There, I learned about Sukuna, and even the origins of all sorcerers. I also gained a deeper understanding of what Yuujin truly represents.
Upon hearing what Hu Zhangren said, Lu Su's expression instantly became unusually calm. She stared at his face, her voice devoid of any emotional fluctuation.
"You'll tell me all this someday, and you'll be the one begging me."
"I will naturally keep an eye on Hisahito's future. After all, he's my son, and I won't abandon him."
To this, Kintoki said calmly:
"You don't need to pretend to be such a good mother. Before Hisahito was born, weren't you already prepared? Prepared to treat this child as a vessel?"
Do you think I don't know about your ridiculous plans? Kaori... no, Tōsō!
Your plan seems ridiculous and absurd to me. A powerful cursed spirit for hundreds of millions of people? Those things are meaningless. You probably don't even know why you created them.
I remember you telling me a long time ago that you once saw a glimpse of the future in a dreamlike world?
What if I told you that the future you see is actually real? What if I told you that even the plans you've been devising for a thousand years were actually predetermined by someone else?
Have you ever considered the possibility that the aversion and rejection you feel after seeing that world, the ideas you have for creating a new world—the new world you want to create—might actually be what someone else wants to see?
Hu Zhangren's words were like a series of cold cannonballs, constantly bombarding Lu Suo's psychological defenses.
"You've been inside that spaceship? You know the origins of Sukuna and the sorcerers? You even understand the significance that Hisahito represents? You even know that the future I saw is real? And in the end, you're saying that all my plans were preordained?!"
Every word that Hu Zhangren uttered pointed directly to the core of Lu Suo's thousand-year pursuit, and even shook her motivation to live all these years!
Especially the final statement about "predetermined fate" caused a subtle, crack-like tremor to appear on her usually calm face for the first time.
Her deep eyes were fixed on Hu Zhangren, no longer filled with pure calculation and amusement, but with a surge of anger and faint fear as if her own existence had been denied.
"Kudoshin! What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Lu Suo's voice remained steady, but upon closer listening, one could detect an extremely subtle tremor.
"Get on that ship? You? Hu Zhangren, have you stooped so low as to fabricate such a clumsy lie just to bluff in front of me?!"
Tell me, how could someone like you possibly break through the atmosphere's limitations? What ability do you have to physically reach that spaceship?!
She was constantly searching for loopholes in Hu Zhangren's words, trying to use this method to cover up the turmoil in her own heart.
After all, if all of this was just a pre-written plot in the script of some higher being, then wouldn't her persistence and madness, and all the price she has paid over the years, become a huge joke?
Looking at Lu Suo's forced composure, Hu Zhangren's face revealed a complex mix of emotions, a sense of satisfaction at revenge and a somewhat complicated feeling.
"Do you think I'm bluffing? But you should know that I'm not lying. That being can let you see those things through dreams, and it also has the ability to let me enter that spaceship through dreams."
You know all these things perfectly well in your heart, you just don't want to admit it, Lu Suo.
As Hu Zhangren finished speaking, he took a slight step forward, his imposing presence subtly overshadowing that of Lu Suo:
"Do you think you can perfectly bewitch and guide me with your thousands of years of experience?"
Do you really think you can control everything? Do you really think everyone else is an idiot?
No, you're wrong.
From the moment I learned your true identity, I have been using you, your resources, and your knowledge to explore the truth that you dare not easily touch!
Those people abandoned you and chose me; that's the biggest difference between us.
Dr. Hu Zhangren's voice carried a sense of resolute despair and catharsis:
"Let me tell you, that ship is still there to this day, like a cold eye, watching everything that happens on this planet."
Cursed power? Cursed spirits? Sorcerers? All of these are nothing more than byproducts left over from that thing's experiments!
Even Sukuna is the same! He might be a failed experiment. Do you know why Sukuna is called a fallen angel?
Do you think the strange limbs on Sukuna's body are natural manifestations?
Do you really think Hisahito's birth was a coincidence?
When his son's name was mentioned, a flicker of pain crossed Urajima's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a deeper madness:
"Hirohito's birth is a plan I've been preparing for for many years."
And you, Lu Suo, are the most important part of my plan.
But even today, you bastard who has lived for a thousand years still don't understand!
Everything you've done, from beginning to end, is simply following the instructions of some 'experiment log' to clean up unqualified samples and promote the birth of new variables!
The world you perceive as boring is simply a customized illusion they want to show you.
From the very beginning, you've been manipulated. Open your eyes and take a look! Poor thing!
"Shut up!"
Hearing what Hu Zhangren said, Lu Suo finally lost his composure and shouted sharply.
The surrounding air became viscous and distorted due to her sudden burst of magical power. Huzhangren's words eroded her beliefs like poison, making Lusuo feel that her thoughts were becoming somewhat chaotic and swollen at this moment.
Could it be that my thousand-year-long obsession was just a pre-arranged joke?
"Are you angry and embarrassed?"
Huzhang Ren was having some difficulty breathing under the pressure of that powerful curse, but he was still laughing, though his smile seemed unusually insane.