As time went on, the active period of the Cursed Spirits gradually passed, and life at the High School became increasingly relaxed.
Eichi and Artoria enjoyed their rare leisure time together.
It was then that Zenin Shuji brought an unexpected person before Eichi.
"Old man, what are you doing here?"
Eichi looked at Naobito Zen'in in surprise.
Calling him 'old man' didn't mean Eichi disliked Naobito Zen'in.
On the contrary, Naobito Zen'in was one of the few in the Zen'in Family that Eichi respected.
This form of address was simply a sign of their close relationship.
For some people with good relationships, using titles like 'boss' or 'family head' would instead highlight their status and position, making the other person less inclined to be close to you.
"Hahaha, don't you welcome me, kid?"
Naobito Zen'in was still as boisterous as ever.
"You're not a beautiful girl, why would I welcome you?"
Eichi rolled his eyes.
"You're right."
After speaking, Naobito Zen'in glanced at Zenin Shuji.
Zenin Shuji bowed slightly, and soon only Eichi and Naobito Zen'in remained in the room.
"What is it that even Shuji can't hear?"
Zenin Shuji was now half of Eichi's butler; sometimes he knew more about matters related to Eichi in the Jujutsu World than Eichi himself.
"Indeed, it's not something he can know."
Naobito Zen'in, contrary to his usual carefree demeanor, sat seriously opposite Eichi.
Seeing Naobito Zen'in's behavior, Eichi also grew curious.
What could make this usually drunken old man so serious?
"Jujutsu Headquarters wants to assign you a designated mission."
'Designated mission?'
Eichi pondered in his mind.
Since it was issued by Jujutsu Headquarters, it shouldn't be a Zen'in Family matter.
Not being able to let Zenin Shuji know meant a high level of secrecy.
'Currently, the Jujutsu World has a very high level of secrecy, and it requires a Jujutsu Sorcerer of my strength to be dispatched. A mission that meets these two conditions... Kenjaku?'
"That mysterious Curse User who attacked the High School? You've found her whereabouts?"
Eichi became interested.
If this could lead to Kenjaku's whereabouts, Eichi wouldn't mind bringing three Heroic Spirits, Gojo Satoru, and Suguru Geto to deal with Kenjaku in advance.
However, Eichi felt this possibility was unlikely.
Kenjaku was an ultimate schemer who had hidden for a thousand years.
Moreover, there were definitely Kenjaku's people within Jujutsu Headquarters.
Therefore, even if Jujutsu Headquarters found Kenjaku's whereabouts, Eichi would have to question whether it was a trap set by Kenjaku.
"Hmm, you guessed half of it."
Naobito Zen'in smiled and stroked his two small mustaches.
"What's the other half?"
Eichi cooperatively asked.
"It's Master Tengen."
"Tengen?"
"That's right."
Naobito Zen'in nodded, the smile on his face disappearing.
"News came from Hoshiumi Palace that Tengen has emerged from seclusion."
A hint of solemnity flashed in Naobito Zen'in's eyes.
"After emerging this time, Master Tengen doesn't feel like a human, but rather more like... a Cursed Spirit."
Naobito Zen'in heavily emphasized the words 'Cursed Spirit'.
"A Cursed Spirit, huh?"
Eichi's eyes slightly closed, and he thought of that strangely shaped thumb in his mind.
"Do you know Tengen's Technique?"
"The Immortal Technique, which requires assimilation with a star plasma vessel every 500 years to reset their physical information."
"Correct."
Naobito Zen'in nodded.
"According to Master Tengen, if they don't assimilate with a star plasma vessel to reset their physical information, the Immortal Technique will reconstruct Master Tengen's body, causing them to evolve into a higher-Rank life form, but..."
Naobito Zen'in looked at Eichi's eyes with a grave expression.
"Once it reaches that stage, human will no longer exists. At that time, the entire island nation's barrier, strengthened by Master Tengen, and the Assistant Supervisors who use curtains with Master Tengen's blessing, will all lose their effectiveness. The Jujutsu World will be greatly affected."
"And most importantly, if Tengen loses human will and becomes a Cursed Spirit..."
Naobito Zen'in didn't continue speaking.
"A disaster," Eichi exclaimed. He now understood what Jujutsu Headquarters meant.
Naobito Zen'in took out an investigation report and handed it to Eichi.
"This is Jujutsu Headquarters' investigation result regarding that escaped Curse User. They designated you to submit this report and observe Tengen's state. If Tengen has already... then use Mahoraga..."
Naobito Zen'in didn't finish his sentence.
That's how it is with those in power; there are many things you absolutely cannot say aloud.
Once you say one wrong word, you might be scrutinized and held accountable, and the trouble would be considerable.
Eichi knew this from his previous life.
In his previous life, Eichi was just a commoner, and no one taught him these things.
Therefore, during his first job, because he didn't understand some of his leader's hints, he could only remain a low-level employee.
Later, an old employee who was about to retire, seeing Eichi's diligence, told him some of the inside workings.
In this life, when Naobito Zen'in and Gojo Satoru talked about the Jujutsu World, they would also occasionally explain the ways of The Big Three Families to Eichi, and Eichi learned a lot about these matters.
Many things Gojo Satoru wasn't unaware of; he simply disdained to do them.
"Leave it to me."
Mahoraga's Sword of Exorcism is currently the highest-Rank known existence for special attacks against Cursed Spirits.
Coupled with Mahoraga's ability to adapt to all things and inflict effective damage on enemies.
For Jujutsu Headquarters, this was the most confident way they could think of to deal with Tengen.
It would be best if Tengen was fine. If Tengen lost control, then Mahoraga would have to exorcise Tengen.
Eichi had no objection to this.
Although he knew Tengen wouldn't lose control, Tengen's continued existence there was, after all, a hidden danger.
Eichi always wanted to change the Jujutsu World. Currently, the largest power institution in the Jujutsu World is Jujutsu Headquarters, but even Jujutsu Headquarters cannot ignore Tengen's existence.
If Tengen expresses an opinion on certain matters, even Jujutsu Headquarters must consider Tengen's stance.
Therefore, Eichi planned to talk with Tengen and see what Tengen's true thoughts were.
It would be best if Tengen was willing to cooperate. If not, Eichi would have a legitimate reason to act against Tengen.
After Eichi accepted the mission, Naobito Zen'in did not stay at the High School for too long.
After talking with Eichi, Naobito Zen'in found Yaga Masamichi and, in the guise of a leader inspecting the new principal's work, toured the High School, and then the two had a few drinks at noon.
Yaga Masamichi only thought that Jujutsu Headquarters had sent Naobito Zen'in to inspect the High School's situation after he took office as the new principal.
But what he didn't know was that Naobito Zen'in's real mission was already completed; visiting Yaga Masamichi to inspect his work was just an excuse to get some of Yaga Masamichi's treasured good wine.
The work these past few days had been too serious, making him, an old drunkard, embarrassed to drink openly.
Normally, he could only secretly take a couple of sips, fearing that the other two families would notice if he drank more.
Now that his work was finally done, he quickly took a couple of sips to satisfy his craving.
The rest of the matters could be handled by that kid Eichi.
Naobito Zen'in, feeling satisfied, let out a burp and returned to the Zen'in Family by car.
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