With Sanzu River's escape, the battle within the Tsuchimiya Family came to a temporary close.
Meanwhile, the commotion within the Isayama Family was just beginning.
"Ahhh!"
A scream shattered the quiet of the Isayama residence.
Those startled by the scream began to gather at the source of the sound.
"Hey, what's going on, yelling like this in the middle of the night... Family Head!"
A tall man walked into the study.
The man, who had intended to scold a servant, was stunned by the scene before him.
On the floor in the center of the study lay the current head of the Isayama Family, Isayama Naraku, in a pool of blood.
"What in the world happened!"
The man grabbed the servant by the collar in terror and yanked him up.
"I... I don't know, I... I just came to remind the Family Head that it's late and he should rest, and then I... I..."
The servant's voice trembled uncontrollably, clearly terrified.
"Enough, the most important thing now is to save him. Contact a doctor immediately."
"Right, right, contact a doctor, quickly contact a doctor!"
"Alas, no need, it's too late."
Just as everyone was frantically preparing to call a doctor.
An elderly elder had already conducted a preliminary examination of Isayama Naraku's condition.
"Seal off the entire Isayama Family immediately. No one leaves. Investigate who has been in the Family Head's room today!"
After giving the order, the elderly elder immediately observed the expressions of those present.
This naturally included Isayama Yuu and Isayama Mei.
Isayama Mei currently had one hand covering her mouth, her eyes wide, appearing very surprised.
Isayama Yuu's expression was somewhat contorted.
It hurt.
When the elder announced Isayama Naraku's death, surprise and a sliver of sadness flashed through Isayama Yuu's heart.
This was followed by joy.
Because with Isayama Naraku's death, he had a chance to become the head of the Isayama Family.
Without Isayama Naraku's support, Isayama Yomi, that rule-abiding little girl, was no threat in his eyes.
There was also no need to worry about the Izuna Family; they would support Isayama Yomi because she could become the Family Head.
Once Isayama Yomi could no longer become the Family Head, the Izuna Family would immediately abandon her.
Not long after, Isayama Yomi, who was on a date with Izuna Noriyuki, received the news of her father's murder and rushed back.
Upon seeing Isayama Naraku's body, she embraced him and wept.
Witnessing this scene, a look of satisfaction appeared on Isayama Mei's face as she hid in the shadows.
Wait for it, Yomi, this is just the beginning...
The next day, Eiji, who had received the news, returned as quickly as possible.
This couldn't help but make him concerned.
Isayama Naraku, with whom Eiji had established a binding agreement, and Tsuchiya Garaku, who owed Eiji a favor and could cooperate more deeply in the future, were both key figures Eiji was focused on.
Otherwise, Medea and Altoria wouldn't have rushed to provide support so quickly.
Once the cooperation with them was fully established, Eiji would gain the support of these two Jujutsu Sorcerer families.
This way, when Eiji wanted to reform the Jujutsu World in the future, there wouldn't be much resistance from the Jujutsu World in the entire northeastern region.
However, he hadn't expected that both families would be attacked simultaneously after he had only been away for less than a day.
"How's the situation?"
Eiji, who had rushed back, looked at Medea, hoping for the answer he desired.
"Don't worry, with me here, they won't die."
Medea gave a confident smile.
The two arrived at a room completely enveloped by a Barrier.
Click.
Opening the door, Eiji saw two patients lying in bed.
Isayama Naraku and Tsuchiya Garaku.
Eiji breathed a sigh of relief.
It's good that you're alive.
"How are you feeling?"
Eiji stepped forward, looking at the two with concern.
"I'm fine, thank you for your concern, young friend Eiji."
Tsuchiya Garaku was the first to answer.
"I have to thank you all this time. If it weren't for you, I might have died at the hands of my own family."
Isayama Naraku shook his head helplessly.
He had expected to be attacked, but that was supposed to be by Curse Users while he was commanding operations outside.
Being attacked by his own family, the Isayama Family, was something he never could have imagined.
"Did she defect to the Curse Users?"
Eiji looked at Isayama Naraku.
"...I don't know."
Isayama Naraku didn't directly confirm Eiji's words.
"The Cursed Stone contains immense negative emotions like hatred and resentment. Isayama Mei might have been influenced by those emotions."
Tsuchiya Garaku explained.
Having dealt with the Cursed Stone for several years, his understanding of it far surpassed Isayama Naraku's.
"Regardless, Isayama Mei has fallen into depravity. We must cleanse our own house."
Isayama Naraku's voice was clearly weak.
Tsuchiya Garaku was in the same state.
Just one night of battle had caused the Cursed Stone to erode Tsuchiya Garaku to an extent comparable to the past three years.
If another battle like that occurred, Tsuchiya Garaku might inevitably become the Incarnation body for White Heron Inugami.
If it truly came to that, Tsuchiya Garaku would pass White Heron Inugami to his daughter, Tsuchiya Kagura, and then have the clan members responsible for the family head's succession affairs dispose of his body after death.
After all, due to inheriting White Heron Inugami, the Tsuchiya family heads rarely had a peaceful end. Thus, there were Jujutsu Sorcerers specifically tasked with handling the family head's remains.
"Interesting. It seems they can't wait any longer..."
Medea murmured softly, having observed something.
"What is it?"
Eiji looked at Medea.
"Just received news. Isayama Yuu has announced Isayama Naraku's death and convened an Isayama Family meeting under the pretense of acting family head."
A mocking smile curved Medea's lips.
"Acting family head?"
Eiji also realized something.
It was already an open secret that Isayama Naraku intended to pass the position of Isayama Family Head to Isayama Yomi.
Even the Isayama Family's treasured sword, the Lion King, had been in Isayama Yomi's possession all along.
As soon as Isayama Yomi grew into a Level 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer and achieved sufficient merit, Isayama Naraku would immediately abdicate to her.
But at this critical moment, Isayama Yuu was claiming to be the acting family head and holding a family meeting as such. His intentions were hardly difficult to guess.
"Hmph, that coward."
Isayama Naraku clearly knew what Isayama Yuu was planning.
He had always looked down on the cowardly Isayama Yuu, who dared not fight desperately, unlike himself who had fought his way through with real battles.
Isayama Naraku placed his hands on the bedside, attempting to get up.
His weakened body made the movement difficult.
Eiji stepped forward to help Isayama Naraku up, then shadows condensed into a wheelchair.
"I'll accompany you. Since Isayama Mei came into contact with the Cursed Stone, she must be related to that Curse User."
Tsuchiya Garaku stood up and positioned himself behind Isayama Naraku, pushing his wheelchair.
"Thank you."
Isayama Naraku knew that Tsuchiya Garaku was showing his concern.
With Tsuchiya Garaku present, some of the scheming individuals within the Isayama Family would have to think twice.
After all, unlike Isayama Naraku, who had withdrawn from the front lines for many years due to his injuries, Tsuchiya Garaku was currently the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer in the northeastern region.
"No need to thank me. Didn't you help me the same way three years ago?"
The two old friends looked at each other and smiled.
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