"Since you knew such an enemy existed, why didn't you defeat him in a thousand years?"
This was a question Eichi had always wondered about.
Tengen understood Kenjaku, and even knew Kenjaku's goal.
But Tengen also didn't understand Kenjaku; she wasn't clear about most of Kenjaku's abilities.
For example, Kenjaku could still use the Technique of his previous body even after replacing it with a new one.
For example, the abilities of Yuji Itadori Kaori, the previous body Kenjaku occupied.
And most importantly, Kenjaku's Domain was an open-type Domain.
She was clearly called an omniscient and omnipotent Sorcerer, placing herself so high up.
Yet she was neither omniscient nor omnipotent.
She even held them back more than once.
Such a Tengen truly made one wonder if she was bad or stupid.
"To put it in a saying from a neighboring great country, 'One can be a thief for a thousand days, but one cannot guard against a thief for a thousand days.'"
This reason… "Then why did you refuse to assimilate with the star plasma vessels? There's more than one star plasma vessel, right? For example, Yuki Tsukumo, who has always been overseas."
"Yuki Tsukumo is very dissatisfied with me; she wouldn't assimilate with me."
Tengen shook her head.
"What about others? There should be other children, like Amanai Riko, who were raised as star plasma vessels from a young age, ready to offer everything to you."
In fact, to maintain stability in the Jujutsu World, the Jujutsu Headquarters sent other star plasma vessels to Hoshiumi Palace the very next day.
Moreover, this time the High School's combat strength was complete, and the Jujutsu Headquarters even forcefully mobilized a large number of Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers.
They were fully prepared as if going to war with Curse Users.
However, this time, the star plasma vessel escort mission went surprisingly smoothly.
No attacks or unusual incidents occurred.
If Kenjaku's goal was to prevent the star plasma vessel from assimilating with Tengen, then why didn't he act to stop it this time?
Even if he couldn't act this time because he was exposed.
Why didn't he act in the original timeline?
The only answer Eichi could think of was this:
Kenjaku knew that once the Karma of fate was broken, Tengen would abandon assimilation.
In other words, Kenjaku understood Tengen very well.
"There's no need anymore."
"What do you mean?"
"Evolution will eventually come, just as the change of seasons is inevitable. What difference does one day earlier or later make…"
Tengen's tone was calm, like an old monk who had seen through the Mortal World.
Over a thousand years, Tengen had assimilated with two star plasma vessels in total; Amanai Riko should have been the third.
But when Tengen felt that fate had been broken, she submitted to fate.
Eichi suddenly recalled the scene of Yuki Tsukumo's conversation with Tengen.
From Yuki Tsukumo's actions, the Souls of the star plasma vessels assimilated by Tengen did not disappear.
Instead, they endured long periods of loneliness and suffering within Tengen's body.
This was also one of the reasons for Yuki Tsukumo's hostile attitude towards Tengen.
Because Yuki Tsukumo could hear the voices of those star plasma vessels and knew what they had endured.
Utilizing children called star plasma vessels without permission, making them bear sins that weren't theirs, and then lightly saying it was a necessary sacrifice?
Suddenly, Eichi had a new idea.
Was Tengen also refusing to continue assimilation because of this, after Toji Fushiguro broke fate?
"You really chose a good time."
Eichi sighed helplessly.
Tengen looked calmly at Eichi, waiting for Eichi to express his thoughts.
"Are you a Cursed Spirit now?"
"Yes and no. I am evolving towards a higher life form that transcends humans and Cursed Spirits, but before the evolution is complete, my existence is indeed closer to a Cursed Spirit."
"Are you the target of Cursed Spirit Manipulation's Technique?"
"Yes."
Tengen answered instantly, as if she didn't care about this at all.
"Kenjaku can acquire other people's Techniques by occupying their bodies, and now in this era, a Sorcerer with Cursed Spirit Manipulation has been born. You should know what this means, right?"
Eichi rested his chin on his hands and looked at Tengen. If viewed from this perspective, did Tengen and Kenjaku have some kind of tacit understanding?
"Are you saying Kenjaku will take Suguru Geto's body and then act against me?"
"If Kenjaku's goal is consistent with what you said, then Kenjaku will definitely do that, won't he?"
"Indeed… I will pay attention to this."
Tengen was silent for a moment, silently raising Suguru Geto's priority level.
Eichi also silently stared at Tengen.
In his conversation with Tengen, Eichi noticed that Tengen's words often revealed a sense of old age.
Many people become younger in spirit as they get older, like playful old men or stubborn old grandmothers. Many elderly people exhibit this.
But Tengen was not like that. Tengen felt more like a decaying piece of wood to Eichi.
"Can you tell me your story? For example, why did you establish this Barrier that covers the island nation?"
"Oh? Don't you Young Men dislike garrulous old people?"
'I certainly don't like it, but for future goals, I need to understand your experiences and attitudes.'
"Just consider it my yearning for the legends of the Jujutsu World."
"That's a long story…"
A look of emotion appeared on Tengen's thumb-like face. Eichi was quite impressed that Tengen could display such rich expressions with a Barrier.
This Barrier was truly brought to life by Tengen.
"My Technique is a Technique many people dream of, but in fact, it is not powerful."
Eichi knew this too.
Although Tengen's Immortality Technique sounded very impressive, in the early stages, this Technique actually held a low status in the Jujutsu World, where strength was revered.
When people mentioned Tengen, the first thing they often brought up was Tengen's mastery of Barrier Techniques, such as the Barrier covering the entire island nation, rather than Tengen's Immortality Technique.
"However, I am quite talented in Barrier Techniques."
Older people seem to enjoy reminiscing about the past.
Tengen's story also became increasingly rich and vivid.
"The reason I initially established the Barrier was very simple: people needed my help…"
"Over the long years, my Barriers unknowingly spread throughout the entire country."
"Later, to better utilize the Barriers, I connected them together."
"It's just that people didn't seem to want that…"
Tengen's voice noticeably deepened.
Eichi also understood the thoughts of those people.
Why should the Barrier that originally belonged to our own Family be taken out and become a node connecting other Barriers, serving those unrelated people?
And after these Barriers are connected, who will protect my interests and privacy?
What if someone invades our Family through the connected Barriers?
Most people are selfish, so Tengen's idea of sacrificing herself for others would naturally be opposed by others.
It's like an emperor seeing social problems and wanting to reform, but no one supports him, and some even deliberately cause trouble.
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