Level 3, Level 2, Level 1...
Isayama Mei's Cursed Energy aura grew stronger, and the ordinary people present, who were not Jujutsu Sorcerers, were struggling to breathe under the oppressive pressure.
"You have completely fallen into evil. Let me grant you liberation."
Tsuchiya Garaku charged straight at Isayama Mei after speaking.
The dojo was too small; if he were to unleash Byakurei, the dojo would likely be destroyed instantly.
Therefore, Tsuchiya Garaku planned to first use his physical techniques to move the battlefield outdoors.
"Born from darkness, reaching the deepest darkness, defiled Cursed Remnants, be utterly exorcised."
A Jujutsu Sorcerer from the Isayama Family guarding Isayama Naraku immediately set up a Curtain as the battle began.
Bang.
Tsuchiya Garaku grabbed Isayama Mei's hand and used a shoulder charge to slam her outside the dojo.
Eiji, observing everything through shadows, understood Tsuchiya Garaku's intentions.
The courtyard wall, under the trees, the dojo...
All the shadows around the open space began to writhe and then surged towards Isayama Mei.
"All of you, die!"
The power of the Cursed Stone surged continuously from Isayama Mei's body.
But this was merely a death throe.
"Byakurei!"
Seeing Isayama Mei struggling to move in the shadow swamp, Tsuchiya Garaku immediately unleashed White Heron Inugami.
Isayama Mei felt as if she had been hit by a train, her bones seemingly shattered.
The Cursed Stone was still healing Isayama Mei, but the speed of healing couldn't keep up with the speed of her injuries.
Medea dispelled her spirit form and appeared beside Isayama Mei.
Sensing the area with the densest Cursed Energy within Isayama Mei's body, Medea unhesitatingly plunged her hand into Isayama Mei's chest.
Soon, a red stone, continuously emitting malevolent Cursed Energy, was taken out by Medea.
It was the Cursed Stone.
The battle began quickly and ended just as quickly.
Outside the dojo, Isayama Yomi pushed a wheelchair and brought Isayama Naraku to Tsuchiya Garaku's side.
Ever since Isayama Naraku retired due to his injuries, his upright old friend had increasingly made him feel secure.
The two, who had often fought together in the past, quickly became close confidants.
They managed the Jujutsu families in the northeastern region of the Island Nation, one with martial prowess and the other with strategic wisdom.
Sometimes, Isayama Naraku wanted to say to Tsuchiya Garaku: "Brother, you're so hot."
He glanced at Tsuchiya Garaku's robust physique, then at his own muscles, which had shrunk considerably after years of injury, and ultimately didn't dare to make the joke.
Behind Isayama Naraku, the man in his thirties was holding Isayama Yuu by the scruff of his neck like a chicken.
This young Jujutsu Sorcerer had been displeased with Isayama Yuu since he dared to claim he was the family head earlier, and naturally, he wouldn't be polite now.
"If you hadn't been controlled by desire and were venting through me, the outcome would be different now."
"Your mistake was not cutting off my head directly."
Isayama Naraku shook his head, looking at the lifeless Isayama Mei on the ground.
"Take her away. You must extract information about her accomplices from her."
"Yes."
Isayama Naraku's confidant nodded, then stepped forward, grabbing Isayama Yuu with one hand and Isayama Mei with the other, and took them away.
An internal purge was about to take place within the Isayama Family.
The Great Elder of the Isayama Family was already contemplating how to distance himself from Isayama Yuu.
Resistance? Non-existent.
Almost all the powerful Jujutsu Sorcerers in the Isayama Family were supporters of Isayama Naraku. People like the Great Elder, who only made empty promises, had very few supporters apart from those with vested interests.
...
In a hidden refuge, Sanzu River lay on the bed in pain.
"Damn it, what kind of power is this? It's somewhat similar to Reverse Cursed Technique, yet it's even more powerful."
The power of the Sacred Sword had inflicted immense damage on Sanzu River.
'Your little cat seems to have failed.'
Tamamo-no-Mae's voice echoed in Sanzu River's ears.
"What happened?"
"I can no longer sense the Cursed Stone on that little cat. Not only did she fail to control the Isayama Family, but she's also become a prisoner. It seems your judgment still needs improvement."
Tamamo-no-Mae's tone carried a hint of complaint.
Sanzu River angrily punched the wall.
He had spent days on this plan, even getting personally involved.
He thought he could sacrifice one Cursed Stone and end up with three.
But in the end, he only got one.
Wasn't this equivalent to working for days for nothing, only to end up injured?
Furthermore, he had originally secured the locations of the remaining Cursed Stones, but now he had lost the location of one.
Looking at it this way, it felt like losing the wife and also the soldiers.
"What should we do next..."
Sanzu River gritted his teeth and said.
"You have no other options left?"
Tamamo-no-Mae clearly sensed Sanzu River's negative emotions.
"We can only lie low for now. We'll wait until those detestable guys leave before we make our move."
Hearing Tamamo-no-Mae's words, a sense of panic arose within Sanzu River.
"...Is that so."
Tamamo-no-Mae sighed softly.
"Don't worry, even for my parents' sake, I will find all the Cursed Stones for you."
Sanzu River continued to try and appease Tamamo-no-Mae.
"No."
Tamamo-no-Mae's objection made Sanzu River's heart sink.
"You no longer have a chance. After this incident, if they hide that Cursed Stone, how long will it take you to find it again?"
If the Cursed Stone on Isayama Mei was indeed taken by Eiji, then perhaps only heaven knew where Eiji would hide it.
At that point, the hope of finding the Cursed Stone again would be as slim as finding a needle in a haystack.
"Moreover, you saw Tsuchiya Garaku's abnormality, didn't you? The last time you fought, the erosion of the Cursed Stone on Tsuchiya Garaku was almost at its minimum. Coupled with the fact that he now understands your methods, the difficulty of taking the Cursed Stone from him will greatly increase."
Tamamo-no-Mae continued to analyze.
"So... what exactly are you trying to say?"
Sanzu River's unease grew.
"You can no longer fulfill our agreement. Leave the rest to me."
Sanzu River's heart tightened.
He didn't believe Tamamo-no-Mae's offer to "leave it to me" was out of kindness.
As expected, the next moment, countless Cursed Energy surged from the Cursed Stone on his body into Sanzu River.
Incarnation had begun.
The reason for not choosing Incarnation at first was because Tamamo-no-Mae was too unfamiliar with the world thousands of years later and wanted a pawn to collect the Cursed Stones for them.
They could hide behind the scenes, accumulating strength while learning about this world.
Now, Tamamo-no-Mae had gained considerable understanding of this world, and Sanzu River had failed multiple attempts.
Tamamo-no-Mae had lost patience with Sanzu River.
"Ugh!"
Sanzu River cried out in pain.
Sanzu River's body began to change, his skin becoming fairer and his figure taller.
"Finally... answer me one question... Tamamo-no-Mae..."
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