Chapter 87: Suguru Geto's "Family"
Suguru Geto turned sideways and gestured inside, "Perfect, you can also meet some of the 'family' I've recently brought in. Although they haven't officially heard about 'Akatsuki' and the eye of the moon plan yet, they are all trustworthy partners, each with their own talents."
Inside, three figures stood up at the sound.
The first was a young woman dressed in a sharp OL suit, with a shrewd and capable demeanor. Her gaze softened instantly and filled with admiration when it met Suguru Geto, but upon turning to Toho Hiroshi, it immediately reverted to professional and cautious.
"This is Manami Sugata,"
Suguru Geto introduced, "She is currently responsible for the daily operations and secretarial work of the Star Plasma Cult. Manami's work ability is outstanding; thanks to her, I can be freed from trivial matters."
Manami Sugata bowed slightly: "Lord Geto overpraises me. It is my honor to share your burdens."
She looked at Toho Hiroshi, neither humble nor arrogant, "Nice to meet you, Lord Toho. I've heard much about you."
She had clearly learned about Toho Hiroshi's basic situation from Suguru Geto, including his identity as a "renegade" and his formidable strength, but her loyalty seemed entirely tied to Suguru Geto alone.
Toho Hiroshi nodded slightly, his Rinnegan sweeping over Manami, discerning that her Cursed Energy level was approximately Grade 1. What was more outstanding was her management and information processing abilities, making her indeed Suguru Geto's capable assistant.
The second person was a taciturn young man with a large, grotesque burn scar on his right cheek, which lent a somewhat gloomy air to his otherwise handsome left face.
He wore a high-collared shirt, seemingly trying to conceal something, and his eyes were somewhat evasive, but when Suguru Geto introduced him, a strong sense of gratitude and loyalty showed in his eyes.
"This is Riku Nemiki."
Suguru Geto's tone carried a hint of pity, "A Curse User I coincidentally rescued, injured by a Cursed Spirit attack."
Riku Nemiki bowed deeply to Toho Hiroshi, his voice hoarse: "Thank you, Lord Geto, for saving my life... Hello, Lord Toho."
His posture was very low, clearly, his past experiences had left him extremely insecure, and Suguru Geto's rescue had become the pillar of his life.
Toho Hiroshi also nodded in response, discerning that Riku Nemiki's Cursed Energy had a damp, sticky quality.
The third person was a tall man with a bold and easygoing demeanor. He had short yellow hair and two pink heart patterns drawn on his chest.
He wore a cheerful smile, which was out of place with the slightly solemn atmosphere in the room, yet strangely harmonized it.
"This is Larue."
Suguru Geto introduced with a smile, "He has a great personality and easily gets along with people. His Cursed Technique is called 'Mind-Body Control,' which can influence and control others' bodies to a certain extent, and he is very strong."
Larue chuckled, scratching his head: "Geto, stop praising me. Dongfang, right? I've heard Geto mention you before, and I finally get to meet you today. As expected, your presence is extraordinary!"
He proactively extended his hand to Toho Hiroshi, his attitude friendly and natural, as if he didn't care about the other person's unapproachable aura and terrifying rumors.
Toho Hiroshi looked at Larue's outstretched hand, paused slightly, then raised his hand to shake it.
"It seems you've found some good companions."
Toho Hiroshi said to Suguru Geto.
These individuals each had their own characteristics and held extremely high loyalty to Suguru Geto. As the core members of the Star Plasma Cult and future peripheral or auxiliary members of "Akatsuki," they were undoubtedly qualified.
Suguru Geto smiled slightly: "It's all due to fate. They agree with my ideals and are willing to follow me to create a better world."
His words were significant, spoken to Manami Sugata and the other two, and also to Toho Hiroshi, indicating that he had not stopped recruiting like-minded individuals.
Toho Hiroshi naturally understood his meaning.
The eye of the moon plan requires astronomical amounts of manpower and resources. The Star Plasma Cult, as a public cover and basic force collection station, indeed needs a charismatic leader like Suguru Geto to manage it.
"Very good."
Toho Hiroshi said, "The framework for 'Akatsuki' needs to be established as soon as possible. Core members should be refined rather than numerous. Yuki Tsukumo and Mei Mei have initially agreed to join."
A glint flashed in Suguru Geto's eyes: "Oh? Even those two... It seems our plan is more appealing than we imagined."
He paused, then looked at Toho Hiroshi, "So, what are your plans next?"
"Accumulate power."
...Seven years passed like sand through fingertips, silently and imperceptibly.
For ordinary people, seven years is enough for a child to grow into a teenager, for the world to change several times over.
But for the "Akatsuki" organization, which operates between darkness and curses, these seven years were a period of rapid expansion and continuous accumulation of power in the shadows.
Under Toho Hiroshi's absolute power and Suguru Geto's highly persuasive management, Akatsuki's influence, using the Star Plasma Cult as a cover, quietly infiltrated every corner of the Jujutsu World.
Mei Mei, with her top-tier intelligence network and resource integration capabilities, provided the organization with a continuous flow of information and financial support.
Yuki Tsukumo, leveraging her reputation as a Special Grade Sorcerer and her extensive travels, searched globally for powerful Cursed Spirits and rare Cursed Objects, while also scouting for potential powerhouses who might be drawn to the ideals of the "eye of the moon plan."
Kurusu Hana gradually grew up under Toho Hiroshi's almost strict guidance and the relatively gentle care of Suguru Geto and others.
The "Angel" soul within her still slumbered, but she herself began to show an affinity for Cursed Energy, and in a mix of fear, dependence, and vague recognition, she tentatively accepted her identity as Akatsuki's "Angel."
And the power hidden within her was also gradually awakening... During this period, Toho Hiroshi and Suguru Geto did not always remain in Japan.
To acquire more powerful Cursed Spirits, test new abilities of the Rinnegan, or simply to avoid the increasingly tense surveillance of the domestic Jujutsu World, they had traveled overseas several times.
During a mission to an African country to deal with a powerful Special Grade Cursed Spirit born from tribal conflicts and famine, they unexpectedly encountered a local black Jujutsu Sorcerer.
It was on the edge of a desert, ravaged by war and curses, leaving it scarred and desolate.
The Cursed Spirit's form was twisted, as if composed of countless suffering, wailing souls, its power eerie and violent.
Just as Toho Hiroshi was about to use the power of the Rinnegan to completely exorcise and absorb it, a figure like a nimble black panther burst into the battlefield.
That person was Miguel ODur.
He was tall and burly, with muscles like forged steel. His bronze skin gleamed under the scorching sun, and his eyes were sharp and steady, full of wild power.
Most striking was the pitch-black long rope he wielded—a special grade cursed tool, the black rope, with anomalous fluctuations, capable of interfering with and even severing Cursed Techniques, making it extremely rare.
Miguel's Cursed Technique was called "Prayer Song," an auxiliary enhancement type Cursed Technique that strengthened his physical body, speed, and reactions by chanting specific songs.
Combined with his already masterful physical combat techniques and that troublesome black rope, his combat ability was comparable to a Special Grade Sorcerer.
"Get out of here! This is not where you should be!"
Miguel shouted in heavily accented English, his movements unhesitating. The black rope lashed out like a venomous snake at the Cursed Spirit, while he chanted a deep, ancient song. His Cursed Energy surged, and his speed and strength instantly soared.
His attacks were swift and precise. Each time the black rope struck the Cursed Spirit, it would let out a painful shriek, and its Cursed Technique effects would briefly falter.
However, that Special Grade Cursed Spirit was formidable after all. After adapting to the black rope's interference, its counterattacks became even more violent.
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