That evening, an unexpected person appeared before Eiji.
"Haha, I heard you made quite a scene just now."
Naobito Zenin was still dressed in his usual yukata and haori.
"Old man, why are you here? And why did you only bring so few people?"
Eiji looked at the dozen or so people behind Naobito Zenin.
"Kid, Jujutsu Sorcerers have their own areas of responsibility. It's not easy to suddenly mobilize a large number of Jujutsu Sorcerers."
Naobito Zenin clapped Eiji on the shoulder heartily.
"You've grown so fast. When I first met you, we were about the same height."
Naobito Zenin was over 1.7 meters tall.
Eiji was now over 1.8 meters tall.
He was already taller than Naobito Zenin.
Eiji rolled his eyes.
"So, what did Jujutsu Headquarters say? How many people are they sending?"
Eiji asked the question he cared about most.
"They're still mobilizing. The exact number hasn't been decided yet."
Naobito Zenin shook his head.
"The people I brought this time are all good at gathering information. We'll go to the location you mentioned in a bit to confirm the situation."
"They don't trust me?"
Eiji's eyes narrowed, and he began to consider whether he should take another trip to Kyoto.
"No, they trust you. After all, you provided such detailed information."
Naobito Zenin scratched his sake gourd, but couldn't resist taking a small sip.
He'd have a good drink after the job was done.
After all, this reconnaissance mission was quite dangerous.
"It's just that they want to confirm it themselves to feel at ease. The subordinates haven't received the mobilization order yet, but Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerers, including Yuki Tsukumo, have already been notified."
Naobito Zenin explained.
"Isn't Yuki Tsukumo abroad?"
"She'll be here tomorrow if she takes a fast flight."
"That's true."
After speaking, Eiji stood up.
"Follow me. I'll take you there, but let me be clear: if a fight breaks out, I can't guarantee their safety."
"Don't worry, this is just reconnaissance."
Naobito Zenin nodded.
Isayama Naraku had prepared a car for the group, and they set off for the northern part of Sendai without delay.
Upon arriving at the coast north of Sendai, Eiji discovered that the entrance to the Barrier they had used before had disappeared.
Even the surrounding environment had changed somewhat.
"It seems the other side has made preparations too."
Eiji looked at Naobito Zenin.
"It's fine, as long as we know the general location."
Then, Naobito Zenin looked behind him.
"After all, we came prepared as well."
With that, the Jujutsu Sorcerers behind Naobito Zenin began to showcase their unique abilities.
Some released Summoned Spirits, some went invisible, and one guy's soul seemed to leave his body as a figure that quickly disappeared.
The sand and stones in the open space in front of them began to flow like water.
A sand table appeared.
Soon, someone marked several points on the sand table.
"There are Summoned Spirits monitoring these locations."
After speaking, one person responded.
The sandy areas marked as having Summoned Spirits quietly changed, and several Summoned Spirits were submerged by sand before they could even react.
They weren't dead, but they were barely alive, and now they couldn't transmit any information.
Thus, the dozen or so people split into several groups, meticulously searching every inch of the area Eiji had outlined.
The entrance to the sealed barrier was quickly found by everyone.
An old man extended his hand, and a transparent flower, as if carved from crystal, appeared in his palm.
This was the product of the old man combining his Cursed Technique with Barrier Techniques.
The crystal flower landed on the barrier and took root as if it had fallen on soil.
A small opening was silently made.
Everyone immediately moved to the next stage.
At the same time, deep within Tokyo Jujutsu High.
Masamichi Yaga stood before the gates of Kurokoshi-gu, awaiting an audience with Master Tengen.
This was both a request from Jujutsu Headquarters and a plea from Eiji.
Masamichi Yaga was a man passionate about education, walking the "righteous path" of teaching.
His life was like a moth drawn to a flame in the dark night of the Jujutsu World.
His ultimate fate was to burn himself out on this path.
Seeing the large gate ahead open, Masamichi Yaga walked in without hesitation.
This was the final passage; if Master Tengen wished to see him, Master Tengen would appear at the end of the passage.
If Master Tengen did not wish to see him, he would reach a blank barrier with nothing there.
Masamichi Yaga soon emerged from the passage.
A stern-looking thumb appeared before Masamichi Yaga.
"Master Tengen."
Masamichi Yaga bowed slightly.
He actually held great respect for Master Tengen, as Master Tengen had protected this country and the Jujutsu World for a very long time.
Although he didn't agree with some of Master Tengen's methods, he was past the age of youthful rebellion and knew that many things couldn't be perfect.
Judge by actions, not intentions.
"What brings you here?"
Master Tengen looked at Masamichi Yaga with an expressionless face.
"Regarding the threat facing Sendai, we hope to receive Master Tengen's assistance."
"Agreed."
Master Tengen nodded in agreement.
"Why have so many Cursed Spirits gathered in northern Sendai, and where did those powerful individuals come from? Can Master Tengen enlighten us?"
Masamichi Yaga stared intently at Master Tengen, his gaze serious.
Eiji had expressed his suspicions about Master Tengen during their phone call.
Masamichi Yaga desperately hoped Eiji's suspicions were false.
After all, Master Tengen was the pillar of the Jujutsu World; any problems with Master Tengen would be a devastating blow to the Jujutsu World.
"There is a very advanced barrier there. If not for the battle yesterday, I would not have discovered the abnormality there."
Master Tengen's tone was very calm, and Masamichi Yaga couldn't detect any emotion.
"Even you didn't notice it?"
Neither the massive barrier nor the millions of Cursed Spirits confined within it were things that could be accomplished overnight.
"No."
"Is that so? I understand."
A fleeting look of disappointment flashed in Masamichi Yaga's eyes.
This answer couldn't dispel Eiji's suspicions.
Nor could it resolve Masamichi Yaga's own doubts.
In just a moment, Masamichi Yaga adjusted his mindset and moved on to the next topic.
"With such a vast number of Cursed Spirits appearing, it will inevitably cause a great disaster. Please, Master Tengen, erect a barrier in Sendai to isolate the battlefield."
Master Tengen pondered for a moment upon hearing this.
"No problem. I will mobilize all the barrier power in the northeastern region to that location and completely seal off that area. I will not let a single Cursed Spirit escape before the battle ends."
Master Tengen nodded towards Masamichi Yaga.
"Thank you very much. Then, I shall take my leave."
Masamichi Yaga bowed deeply to Master Tengen and then departed Kurokoshi-gu.
Despite receiving Master Tengen's assurance, Masamichi Yaga's heart didn't feel much lighter.
While he had confidence in his students, the enemy's strength was not weak, and their numbers far exceeded theirs.
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