Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Kugisaki Nobara sat cross-legged on the sidelines, holding the axe hammer in her hand, polishing the blade.

Without looking up, she said, "You're already weird enough. If you go any weirder, you'll become a monster, just like someone next to you."

"Isn't that a bit much? Doesn't that make me seem like I have no human rights?"

Fukuro, who was inexplicably dragged into the fray, was speechless but unable to refute the attack.

After all, his spell power had experienced an unusual and explosive increase since he subdued all the shikigami. He had asked Gojo Satoru about the situation, and the answer he received was the hidden benefit of the complete release of the spell.

Like a newly assembled machine, it not only enhances the efficiency of energy utilization, but also indirectly raises the upper limit of Fukuro's abilities.

With continuous practice, just like learning a secret technique in a game and being able to form a combo, one's strength will enter a period of growth, just like the rapid improvement period he experienced after learning "Spell Reversal".

Fushiguro Megumi is currently racing towards becoming a top-tier sorcerer.

The current situation is that he is moving closer to the 'monster' named Yuta Otsuku, and has become the strongest in the three-person team without a doubt. It is understandable that he was accidentally injured by Kugizaki, who was left behind.

"Huh? Shouldn't you have expected this when you were pretending to be dead?"

"..."

Itari was shocked by Kugizaki's grudge; she actually still held onto this matter.

Fushiguro Megumi stood to the side, her lips twitching slightly, but she didn't say anything.

He felt that speaking up would only shift the blame onto himself, so he decided to let it go. After all, as the saying goes, "better to die than to die yourself." He was grateful that Huzhang had been the scapegoat. He would treat Huzhang to a meal later.

The panda and dog nearby were used to this scene and skillfully pulled out snacks from somewhere to "watch the show".

As for Maki, she went to the Zenin family to handle some matters and has been very busy these past few days, staying by Naobi's side to familiarize herself with various things. In contrast, Fushiguro Megumi, the true head of the family, is loafing around here. Alas, the world is going to the dogs.

Fushiguro protested that she was innocent, saying that Maki-senpai had told her she could go alone and that she should continue to enjoy her school life.

Then, as if sensing something, his gaze fell on the direction of the training field entrance.

Then he saw a figure that could change his speechless mood.

The Yue man walked in through the entrance, his hands in his pockets, just like always.

But today he was followed by someone, a rather strange man, wearing an ill-fitting coat.

He was tall and imposing, with two spiky pigtails sticking out of his head. He had a horizontal line on the bridge of his nose, broad shoulders, and strong arms. His hair was black and very long, hanging over his shoulders. His face was very pale, not sickly pale, but the kind of pale that had never been exposed to the sun. It was strange, and the aura he exuded was also somewhat odd.

However, he wasn't too worried, because since it was brought by Senior Yue, there shouldn't be any danger, and this was a high-tech college.

Hu Zhang and his companions also noticed the arrival of the Yue people, and their expressions turned joyful.

"Senior Yue Ren!"

With a shout, he was freed from the situation of being scolded for no reason, and Itajō was overjoyed.

Yue Ren walked to the center of the training field and stopped.

"Come here, all of you," said the Yue people.

The three people walked over, and Panda Dog Roll also strolled over from the sidelines.

The Yue man stepped aside, giving up half a body space.

"Let me introduce you all, this is the 'bloated' type."

He paused.

"He's also... Itadori's older brother."

Silence, a very long silence, then the group of friends all turned to look at the strongest athlete.

Huzhang blinked, looking completely bewildered.

"......ha?"

Kugisaki nearly dropped the axe from her hand. She caught it hastily, the blade cutting her arm and drawing blood. She winced in pain.

Fu Hei had no expression, but if you looked closely, you could see that the corners of his eyes were twitching.

The panda looked at the Yue man, then at the swollen face, and finally at Tiger Staff, before rubbing its chin with its fingers.

This is where things get interesting.

Dog Roll's expression remained unreadable as always.

Zhang Xiang stood there, and his pale face gradually changed.

He glanced at Hu Zhang, then turned to look at Yue Ren, his voice filled with doubt.

"What are you talking about? This guy is clearly human, how could he be my brother?"

The Yue man smiled and shook his head, not answering directly, but instead took out a small knife from his pocket, the blade gleaming coldly.

He then handed the knife to Itadori.

"Come on, give me some of your blood."

Although Huzhang had some doubts when he took the knife, he trusted the Yue people and did not hesitate. The blade sliced ​​across his fingertips, and a bead of blood appeared, which looked like a ruby ​​in the sunlight.

He extended his finger, unsure of what the other person intended to do, but since it was a request from a senior, it must have some meaning.

The Yue man looked at the swollen face and gestured for him to take a look.

His swollen eyes narrowed slightly.

This guy knows he can sense specific situations through blood? Why?

He couldn't understand it, but since the other party was so certain, he reached out and smeared the blood from the tiger staff on his hand.

The next moment, Zhang Xiang's body froze, because their blood had mingled.

His pupils were trembling.

It wasn't a picture, it was a feeling, a kind of 'non-existent memory' that suddenly appeared in my mind.

Suddenly, his head started to ache from the influx of information. He clutched his head and crouched down in shock, a video flashing through his mind.

It was a scene between brothers... eating together, laughing together, sitting on the porch basking in the sun. Someone patted Itsuji on the back of the head, and Itsuji turned around, smiling as he called out, "Brother." That face, that voice, that intimacy that seemed to grow from the very bones.

Everyone was puzzled by this guy's sudden abnormal state and worried that something was wrong. They were about to reach out and ask him, but Yue Ren shook his head and stopped them.

"Let him calm down. It's his special ability to sense his brother's condition through blood. He's accepting the 'truth' now."

As he said this, Yue Ren forced a smile, and seeing his reaction, everyone continued watching.

After about a minute, the swelling finally improved, and he slowly stood up and looked at Khajiitsu.

His swollen fingers tightened, his hand gripping the cane so tightly that his knuckles turned white and his hand trembled.

His eyes reddened, not to cry, but because some deeper, more primal emotion was surging within him, like magma underground with no outlet.

"you......"

His voice was hoarse, as if something was blocking it, but he finally managed to speak, his voice trembling.

"You really are... my brother!"

Huzhang stood there, stunned, staring blankly at the guy who had suddenly burst into tears. He was completely bewildered and didn't know what had happened.

Looking at this guy who was showing such deep affection, I even had a strange feeling that this guy in front of me might really be my brother.

No, his grandfather never said that, and his parents have always only had him as their child.

Finally, he turned his pleading gaze to the person who had brought all this to light, Kawasaki Koshito.

Seeing that everyone's attention had turned to him, Yue Ren, who had witnessed the spectacle, naturally didn't intend to skip out on his bill. Instead, he paid for the show and told Hu Zhang part of the truth.

"There is no doubt that he shares some of your bloodline and can indeed be considered your brother. Logically speaking, he is your half-brother from the same mother, while he is your half-brother from the same father."

"......??"

What the hell?

The CPUs of everyone around were overheating from Yue Ren's words. What on earth was he talking about?

As a sports student who wasn't very good at thinking, Itsuryu was completely bewildered. Whose father? Whose mother? Who was who?

Zhang Xiang was taken aback when he heard this, but then he realized what was going on.

"You mean he's Kamo Noriyuki's...?"

The Yue man nodded slightly.

Panda was shocked. How could Kamo Kenrin have a relationship with that guy? What's going on?

As an intelligence officer, he was the only person present besides Zhang Xiang and Yue Ren who knew the name, but knowing the gravity of the matter, he didn't reveal it casually and planned to observe the situation further.

Suddenly understanding everything, Zhang Xiang looked at Hu Zhang with even more affection. It turned out that this younger brother, like them, was a pitiful person tormented by fate.

"The Nine Phases of the Cursed Fetus"

There are nine top-grade cursed objects in total. They are "experiments" created by Brain Flower 150 years ago using the identity of Kamo Kenrin. They are hybrids of humans and cursed spirits, with naturally strong bodies, powerful spells, and human intelligence.

It was an experiment Lu Suo conducted out of interest after encountering a special woman who could give birth to children of cursed spirits. She became pregnant with cursed spirit children nine times, and then had nine abortions. The nine stillborn babies were transformed into special-grade cursed objects due to the cursed power of this world. Essentially, they were products of a failed experiment.

Because what Lu Suo truly wanted to create was the successful Sukuna vessel, the Nine Phase Diagram before that could only be considered a failed product in the middle stage of its creation. However, since he used his own bloodline when creating both the Nine Phase Diagram and the Tiger Staff, there is indeed a bloodline relationship between them.

However, when creating the Nine Phases Diagram, Ryosaku used the male body of Kamo Noriyuki, but when he gave birth to Itadori, he actually used Itadori's mother's body. That's why Echizen said those things that made people's CPUs burn out.

In short, it can be summarized in one sentence.

The mother of the tiger staff and the father of the Nine Phases Diagram are the same person.

They were all products of this person's experiment, in order to obtain a vessel that truly matched the two Sukuna, and Itogari was the one that finally succeeded, the child that Tōsō carried for ten months and raised single-handedly.

Ah, I can't take it anymore, Yue Ren can't hold it in anymore, she's struggling to suppress her smile.

All I can say is that Lu Suo is too abstract, and too dedicated. He's willing to endure any hardship to achieve his goals.

"Um..." Itadori began, his voice sounding somewhat bewildered.

"Although I don't quite understand what's going on, please don't cry."

He straightened up. He wiped away his tears, his eyes still red.

Unlike his previous disdain, he now looked at Tiger Staff as if it were a lost treasure that had been found again, wanting to touch it yet not daring to.

"Your name is... Hisahito Itadori, right?"

"That's right."

"I am Zhang Xiang. From today onwards, I am your older brother. I will definitely protect you. Come on, call me brother."

"ha?"

Itachi was dumbfounded. What was wrong with this guy? And how did he suddenly have another older brother? He hadn't even dealt with his brother Toudou who had suddenly appeared before. Could you please stop torturing him?

"Spare me."

Unable to accept reality, Itsuji turned around and ran away; he was truly terrified.

I feel like something's not right with me lately, I need to go hide away quickly.

"Wait, Itadori!"

Zhang Xiang wanted to chase after him, but someone grabbed his shoulder.

The person who turns their head with a swollen face is a Yue person.

"He doesn't have your abilities, so it's normal that he can't accept it right away. Give him some time to process it. If you chase after him now, it probably won't be effective, right?"

Zhang Xiang thought about it and it seemed to make sense, so he gave up on chasing after him. Anyway, he had already re-established contact with Hu Zhang and remembered his aura, so finding him would be a simple matter.

Now turn to look at the Yue people.

"What's the current situation with Japanese knotweed? Is it in danger?"

As the eldest brother, his first thought was the safety of his younger brothers. Now that a younger brother named Itadori had appeared, and considering that it was Kamo Noriyuki's doing, he immediately sensed something was wrong.

Yue Ren nodded inwardly, thinking that his brother's intelligence and emotional intelligence had been artificially boosted.

"Itadaki is now the vessel for Ryomen Sukuna, with this thousand-year-old demon residing within him. He is also Sukuna's most perfect vessel, and all of this is a conspiracy by Kamo Noriyuki, also known as Tosaku, to revive Ryomen Sukuna."

"So Urugao is in great danger right now, which is another reason why I asked you to come. I hope you can protect Urugao, is that alright?"

"Of course, Itari is my younger brother, and as his older brother, I will protect him no matter what."

Upon hearing that Hu Zhang was at the center of the conspiracy, Zhang Xiang frowned, somewhat angry. However, when the Yue people asked him to protect Hu Zhang, he agreed without hesitation.

Although their Nine Phases of the Cursed Embryo Diagram was a product of experimental curses, they had no intention of complaining or blaming others. Their only desire was for the nine children to be of one heart, to be one, and to live for each other because of their blood ties. Now, although there was an additional Tiger Staff, since the other party was their blood brother, it would apply to him as well. From now on, his expansion phase would be Tiger Staff's most solid and intimate shield.

"Regarding your identity, I will discuss it with the principal and Gojo Satoru. You don't need to worry about it. As for your accommodation, we will arrange for you to live next to Itadori Dormitory for easy care. Is that alright?"

"Thanks."

This thoughtful arrangement deeply moved Zhang Xiang. The boy who had awakened him was truly a good person, and it seemed to be someone his younger brother respected greatly. Suddenly, Yue Ren's position in his heart was second only to his younger brothers.

"It's alright. After all, the purpose of seeking your help is to add an extra layer of protection for Itajō. Itajō will definitely face many dangers in the future, so please don't be disgusted."

"What are you talking about? As long as it's for my brother, I don't care about any danger. As his older brother, I would never let anyone touch a hair on his head before I die."

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