Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

At this moment, Gojo Satoru was examining the "Yuanhong" closely.

Maki, standing to the side, was the first to object and threw a punch, but it was to no avail. She stopped moving completely just centimeters away from that handsome face.

Upon seeing this, Maki scoffed with a look of disgust.

"You bastard, what kind of stupid task did you assign us?"

"Sorry, it was my mistake. That's why I came to save you. But it seems I didn't need to do anything. Yue Ren, well done."

Gojo Satoru looked at the boy with admiration, patted him on the shoulder, and then patted him even more after confirming that he was indeed alright.

"So, can you explain this thing to me? Did you make it?"

The man from Yue nodded.

"Yeah, it's a piece I just finished yesterday. I was planning to make a few for other people today, but you dragged me along."

"I see, how interesting. This is... the positive energy generated by the reversal spell? So this is a 'demon-slaying sword' containing positive energy?"

With six eyes, Gojo Satoru immediately analyzed the essence of the sword through various detailed information.

Yue Ren had no intention of hiding anything. If it were someone else, he might have chosen to conceal his abilities, but there was no point in doing so with the man in front of him. On the contrary, the more he drew the man's attention, the better. That was also his plan when he made the appointment.

"Yes, it's a newly forged weapon specifically designed to counter cursed spirits. No matter what level a cursed spirit is, it's impossible for it to remain unscathed under the sword's touch. Furthermore, if you input positive energy, it can also unleash sword energy effects, just like I did just now."

"I see."

Wutiao then channeled his positive energy into his weapon, and swung his sword. A pale orange sword aura flew out, slashing through the surrounding buildings, but without causing any damage.

Seeing the girl's puzzled expression, Yue Ren offered an explanation.

"It only harms cursed spirits, has no effect on the environment, and has a healing effect on living beings. That's how Maki's body was healed."

"ah......?"

"Wow, this is truly an unexpected surprise! Is there anything else?"

Playing with the longsword in his hand, Gojo Satoru grew increasingly fond of it. This thing actually had a friend-or-foe identification function? Healing allies and dealing critical hits to cursed spirits? Was it really that outrageous?

No, it should be the essence of positive energy. The positive energy generated by the reversal technique can heal itself. The boy's forging only revealed its harmful side to the curse. That's already amazing.

"The biggest problem is that it cannot be used with magical power. Do not infuse it with magical power, or it will be directly eliminated. Also, if too much magical power is infused at once, it will cause the structure and energy to go berserk and explode."

"..."

"So, to unleash its full power, one needs to be extremely proficient in inversion spells?"

"It would be more accurate to say that it possesses a sufficiently large amount of positive energy."

The Yue man brushed the dust off his clothes and added relevant information as he did so.

"The real key is that I have made a breakthrough. The next stage is to overcome the difficulty of inscribing the 'Reversal Formula' into the material. If I can complete it, then weapons that can provide healing effects and weapons that can use spell power to generate positive energy to defeat enemies will probably work. At that time, the situation of sorcerers will improve a bit..."

"..."

The two were so surprised they were speechless. The key was that they also knew what the future would be like if the Yue people's vision were to come true.

This means the future of countless homes with whistles, and the future of countless demon-slaying swords. Compared to being the strongest and flying around aimlessly every day, this future is far superior.

"How did you do that...? No, I think I understand now."

Thinking of the boy's spell, Gojo understood. Sure enough, this boy was a genius, an incredibly important genius to the entire world of sorcery.

Faced with Gojo Satoru's surprise, Echigo rolled his eyes, a rare occurrence for him.

"I suggest you take some time to read about the ancient philosophies of that great nation next door. Since curse power is clearly negative energy, at most it can only suppress and absorb the same curse power. I really don't understand why no one researches how to reverse the positive energy of spells?"

"If it were just an ordinary person, that would be one thing. Teacher, it shouldn't be difficult for you to research the 'strongest,' so why are you only thinking about using the 'Reversal Technique' for healing?"

The Yue man's few words left Wu Tiaowu speechless.

Yes, why? Because the combination of his lack of limits and the power of his six eyes, plus his awakening which made him "invincible," means there are no "powerful enemies" he cannot defeat. Naturally, someone who is stuck in his ways wouldn't suddenly have a brain fart and think of this direction.

"Ultimately, does a sorcerer truly succeed in exorcising a cursed spirit using their cursed power? Can the collision of identical energies completely annihilate the other? It seems impossible. So, if the total amount of cursed power remains constant, what is the point of everything the sorcerer does?"

"So you came up with the idea of ​​using positive energy to fight it?"

"Well, at least for now, it looks pretty good, doesn't it?"

Not just "not bad," both of them were shocked. This was practically a sign of a new era, a new era that was incredibly attractive even to them.

Although his six eyes were covered, they were wide open, and he even had a premonition that this boy was brewing something big.

"So what are your ultimate expectations...?"

The man from Yue smiled slightly.

"Imagine what would happen if sorcerers no longer used magical power, but instead used reversed positive energy?"

"!!!"

This is simply impossible...

I instinctively wanted to refute, but Yue Ren seemed to understand my meaning and asked me a question in return.

"Why? Humans' negative emotions can generate magical power, and the reversed positive energy can also be used by humans, so why can't they generate positive energy on their own? I can't think of any other explanation other than that we haven't found a way."

"..."

"I have a general idea: if negative emotions trigger the curse, then could positive emotions influence this positive energy?"

The two felt as if struck by lightning, as if a new door had been opened for them.

Is this boy planning to completely rewrite the existence of sorcerers from both a physical and mental perspective? Such ambition... Oh dear, this is terrible, why am I getting excited too...?

"Of course, this is just a guess, and it's too early for me to think about right now, but that doesn't stop me from taking it one step at a time."

"Teacher, you won't stop me, will you?"

"Hahaha... Of course, I'm also surprised by such a groundbreaking idea, but I must say your vision is compelling. Can a sorcerer who doesn't use magical power still be called a sorcerer?"

"Then let's change the name to Spirit Master, how about that?"

The Yue people joked.

To everyone's surprise, Gojo Satoru thought about it seriously for a moment and then said, "That sounds pretty good."

The Yue people took it as a joke.

This mission is now over, and everyone is preparing to return to school.

In the end, the task was completed by Yue Ren and Maki together, costing a total of 600,000 yen, equivalent to 30,000 yuan in China. Yue Ren and Maki each received 15,000 yuan, which is a considerable sum for students. After understanding the logic behind it, Yue Ren realized why so many sorcerers were eager to upgrade.

Normally, the two of them wouldn't be able to take on a task of this level. It was Gojo Satoru who took it on himself, then had them do it, and after they were done, the money was directly transferred to his account, and then he transferred it to Echigo and the other two.

The two level-four sorcerers could only take on small jobs, such as newly formed small things that Yue Ren encountered for the first time, or newly rated level-four spirits. They earned only a few hundred yen, which was not enough to support their families.

Since they don't have the connections to others, they can only waste time on these low-level tasks, which means their potential is directly locked. That's why they're thinking of being assessed as higher-level warlocks. Putting aside the dangers for now, at least they'll have more options.

In the show, Sanlun's income should be enough to support herself, but she dreams of being rated as a first-level sorcerer because she has two younger brothers. She wants to be a powerful older sister and support her two brothers' schooling (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧.

Maki hadn't planned to accept the money because she felt she hadn't put in much effort this time. Neither Gojo Satoru nor Echito cared about her; Gojo transferred the money directly to her account, and Echito didn't seem to mind at all, not feeling like he had taken advantage of Maki.

"Gojo-sensei..."

"What's wrong, Yue Ren?"

"Does the vocational college have professional sorcerers specializing in 'born spells'? I want to understand this ability in more detail, and I need some medical books. I need to understand the human body, the generation and circulation of spell power, and various related aspects. These are the foundations for achieving what I desire. You will help me, right?"

"I see, indeed, your goal requires these things..."

The young man thought for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"Yue Ren, I must say you're very lucky. I happen to know someone who perfectly fits your requirements. Ah, indeed, it would be quite a good meeting between the two of you, hahaha... Go back and let me introduce her to you tomorrow."

Upon hearing the name "she," the person could roughly recall who it was by recalling their interpersonal relationships. Indeed, if it was her, it would be appropriate.

Ieyasu is a fellow student of Gojo Satoru and Natsuyuki, and one of the three members of their team.

Currently serving as the school doctor at a high school specializing in sorcery, she is highly skilled in "reversal techniques" and is regarded as an important healer in the sorcery community.

After graduation, he obtained a medical license within two years through irregular means. He was responsible for treating seriously injured sorcerers and often suffered from work pressure due to night shifts.

She has a nonchalant and indifferent personality, but she is a very clear-headed and responsible woman.

If it were her, she would perfectly meet Yue Ren's requirements. It's just a matter of whether she would be willing or have the time to teach him. I guess Gojo Satoru would probably say so.

By the time they got back to school, it was already noon. Panda and Dog Roll seemed to have gone on a mission as well. Since Yue Ren didn't have to attend classes, he took Maki to his workshop after having lunch with her.

"What kind do you want? I can tailor-make one just for you."

But Maki remained silent for a moment.

"Why...are you so good to me?"

"Huh? We're classmates, and comrades-in-arms who fought side by side, aren't we? We're practically partners, right? Isn't it only natural for partners to help each other?"

Maki's pupils were shocked.

"That won't be necessary, after all, we already had those cursed tools..."

At this moment, Maki's heart was dominated by a variety of emotions, including guilt, disappointment, envy, and longing. It wasn't just the struggle of being a burden, but also a feeling she herself couldn't understand: she saw the shadow of the person she longed to become in this boy.

Her strong mind, her disregard for others' opinions, and her courage to shatter things she took for granted with her bare hands... all made her want to get closer to her, yet she dared not because of her inferiority complex.

Yue Ren couldn't sense her emotional changes; he simply stated his thoughts honestly.

"If you really don't want to trouble me, then don't save me the trouble. Let me be blunt: even if I don't forge new weapons for you, I will continue to replicate them until I fully master the skill. In other words, this is a blacksmith's progression process. Do you understand?"

"I was thinking of taking advantage of this opportunity to increase my experience while also helping you improve your combat strength. Panda and Dog Roll will get theirs later, so please stop being so fussy, okay, big sister?"

Maki blushed immediately after hearing what Yue Ren said.

Knowing that if he continued teasing, he would definitely not be able to continue working normally this afternoon, he pretended not to see it and said, "Alright, now you can tell me what kind of weapon you are good at. Also, come here and let me measure it."

"What are you doing?"

Maki, however, was acting like a shy little girl, crossing her arms over her chest, a far cry from her usual bossy self.

Yue Ren was completely speechless.

"Haven't you ever had clothes custom-made? It's the same principle. I need to calculate the most suitable weapon data based on your measurements, such as your height and arm length, to determine what size weapon is suitable. Is that hard to understand?"

"Oh, then forge me a knife, but make it big and heavy."

Looking at the puzzled boy, Maki suddenly realized what she had just been doing, so she decided to go all out and blurted it out loud in despair.

"The kind with a big machete?"

"Yeah, pretty much."

"Understood, then come stand over here..."

Time passed gradually as the two talked and interacted.

With each hammer blow in the workshop, as the sun set, the new weapon was finally forged.

A giant sword appeared before Maki, and she fell in love with it at first sight.

"Zangetsu" (Gold)

Materials: "Ruijin" (a type of steel)...

Time: 1 days

Process: Spin welding and forging method

Usage: When swung, it can inflict damage on cursed spirits. It can absorb and store the scattered cursed power in the surrounding area, and then release it in the form of a slash according to the user's will.

Description: A masterpiece by a seasoned swordsmith, which, in the right hands, will be the most lethal weapon against cursed spirits. Someone thought of creation.