What kind of hot-blooded grandpa is this? Is there really nothing wrong with this kid's upbringing?
Author's Note:
I have a feeling that if Yuji had eaten the finger since he was a child, he would have been subtly corrupted by Ryomen Sukuna.
Chapter 59: That Contract
So, the whole thing went like this, uh..
Suguru Geto's mind was a bit cluttered from the influx of information, he tried to organize his thoughts.
Five years ago, a Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer named Utsunomiya Kaori died in an accident due to factional struggles within the Elders Council, then miraculously returned to life.
In the Assistant Supervisor's mission report, the section regarding the "accidental incident" was glossed over very briefly.
It only stated that Utsunomiya Kaori encountered a Special Grade Cursed Spirit during a mission and, after being missing for three days, narrowly escaped with her life.
"Utsunomiya Kaori," who had "returned from the dead," was heavily injured, with a new suture on her forehead and the loss of her ability to use Cursed Techniques; she left the Jujutsu World, her heart filled with despair.
After that, all of Utsunomiya Kaori's identity records, including her identification, the accident report from the car crash, the autopsy report, her death certificate, could only be traced through the public security system of ordinary citizens.
She could still see Cursed Spirits but had lost her Cursed Technique, she would not take jobs from the black market to make a living like Fushiguro Toji.
Everything related to the Jujutsu World had been deliberately avoided by Kaori.
There were no longer any records of Utsunomiya Kaori within the Jujutsu High Elders Council; it was almost as if they had collectively accepted her death.
After Utsunomiya Kaori left the Jujutsu World, she married her middle school classmate, Itadori Jin, who was an ordinary person, changed her surname to Itadori Kaori.
After giving birth to Itadori Yuji three years ago, she escaped through a near-death experience during a car accident.
Suguru Geto paused for two seconds, then recited:
“It was six months ago that Itadori Kaori reappeared. She kidnapped Itadori Yuji from his guardian, Itadori Wasuke, fed him a Sukuna's Finger, after transforming Itadori Yuji into a vessel that was half-human and half-Cursed Spirit, she fled the country with him.. But Ryomen Sukuna lost control and sought out Mr. Suzuo..”
Suguru Geto felt that the number of episodes he had missed was staggering; Mr. Suzuo had only been gone for a few dozen days, not several decades, right?
Is the investigation efficiency too high?
So it turns out that when a CEO says they can "get all the information on that woman within three minutes," it's not an exaggeration—they can actually do it.
Suguru Geto gripped the corner of the document, stealing a glance toward the side where he was lying, his expression not looking too good.
Although the intelligence didn't record the details, one could still make a rough guess.
If it weren't for Cai Ming's Cursed Technique, Mr. Suzuo would be in grave danger facing Ryomen Sukuna.
Regardless of whether that boy named Itadori Yuji can still be considered human, the bloodthirsty and tyrannical King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna, himself is an extremely dangerous time bomb.
There was absolutely no need for such mercy.
Kobe Suzuo's ability to protect himself was limited, Suguru Geto did not think that keeping him by his side was a good choice.
He spoke, his voice filled with hesitation:
But, Mr. Suzuo, if that's the case, then that child would be a rather dangerous unstable element, wouldn't he?
No! Geto, you're underestimating Suzuo's Cursed Technique.
Satoru Gojo, sitting at his desk, didn't even set down the documents in his hands, instead crossing his arms in front of his chest.
Kobe Suzuo let out a light chuckle and paused what he was doing. "Suguru-senpai, do you still remember the things we acquired at that charity gala?"
Normally speaking, Kobe Suzuo's Cursed Technique cannot be used on Cursed Spirits, because they are unable to understand the concept of a Contract, making the Cursed Technique impossible to cast.
Under normal circumstances, the contracts signed by Kobe Suzuo should uphold the spirit of humanitarianism and ensure maximum satisfaction for both parties; slavery-like contracts, similar to sales contracts, are prohibited.
The beauty of it was that Ryomen Sukuna could be considered a person, yet could also be considered a Cursed Spirit that was not quite human.
By a stroke of luck, Kobe Suzuo purchased one of Sukuna's Fingers.
Obtained in a formal setting, legal and compliant.
[Rule] Determination: The Cursed Energy contained within this finger and one-twentieth of the soul no longer belong to Ryomen Sukuna, but belong entirely to Kobe Suzuo.
If Ryomen Sukuna were dead, it wouldn't matter much.
If Ryomen Sukuna were dead, it wouldn't matter much.
But as long as the main soul acknowledges the contract on this finger, the once all-powerful King of Curses will face the fate of signing a life-long contract and being forced to work for Kobe Suzuo.
Unless Ryomen Sukuna pays to buy back the finger from Kobe Suzuo, he will be bound by the Contract.
Ryomen Sukuna had already awakened before Itadori Yuji swallowed the finger.
One-twentieth of his power and soul have been sold off; how could he not awaken?
If he doesn't wake up, will the remaining fingers also become part of Kobe Suzuo's collection?
Then what's the point for him?
Thinking his previous life was too comfortable, was he specifically looking to experience the daily grind of being a beast of burden, serving tea and water to others?
The King of Curses, who had mastered a hundred ways to correctly use [Qi Ke], certainly knew just how heaven-defying this ability was.
He knew the moment he opened his eyes within the brat's body.
This sense of frustration was unprecedented, making the curse wonder what the point of going to such great lengths to resurrect was all about.
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First, he must find Kobe Suzuo; if he can kill him, he will, if not, he will find an opportunity to release the Cursed Technique.
Next, he needs to find a new vessel; the brat is still young and can be suppressed for the time being.
Once he grows up and his soul completely takes control of his body, he will be left with no choice but to be trapped within this physical vessel forever.
Let me say it again, Ryomen Sukuna, the King of Curses, has never felt so humiliated in both of his lives.
It was a catastrophic beginning; even being treated as a monster when he was born with four arms and two faces was nothing compared to this current humiliation of having no control over his own body.
The one sharing my body is just a foul-mouthed, snotty-nosed, crybaby brat. I can't kill him, bullying him gives me no sense of achievement; it's simply utterly boring.
It's truly annoying!
Ryomen Sukuna looked at the brat who had started drooling in his sleep and, out of annoyance, slashed through the mountain of bones to vent his frustration.
Kobe Suzuo shrugged his shoulders.
That's the situation, so Ryomen Sukuna and I are in a state of mutual restraint.
He leaned back in his Office Chair, brushing aside Satoru's restless hands like one would a playful cat, his tone mocking:
“Ryomen Sukuna won't kill Yuji. If he actually lives, he'll be my dog. I don't think the King of Curses would ever bow his proud head.”
Suguru Geto was dumbfounded; such an overpowered person actually existed in this world.
His cheating was even more exaggerated than Satoru Gojo's.
Kobe Suzuo felt a sense of regret. "It's a pity that Sukuna has already awakened and his souls have merged; buying the remaining fingers shouldn't be of any use now."
Suguru Geto: There is no need for regret, Mr. Suzuo. You have already surpassed all limits.
Everything is already foolproof; why did you even call me here?
Fushiguro Toji lowered his voice, his entire body radiating a heavy, black pressure.
Kobe Suzuo had almost grown accustomed to this state of Fushiguro Toji; this was simply what a corporate drone with a temper looked like.
He pointed to the compartment where Itadori Yuji was sleeping. "Inside is the vessel for the King of Curses. He is about the same age as your son. I'm leaving him in your care for the next few days."
Don't let the kid get hurt, don't let Ryomen Sukuna hurt anyone either.
Fushiguro Toji was first taken aback for a few seconds by Itadori's identity and age.
Upon hearing that last sentence, his lips twitched, he let out a series of cold sneers. "You really think I'm just some nanny for your kid, don't you?"
Kobe Suzuo’s process of negotiating a salary increase and benefits was incredibly smooth; once finished, he maintained an air of effortless superiority, as if he were speaking from a position of complete ease.
Bringing one child is one thing, but bringing three kids as well—you're really suited for this job.
Fushiguro Toji rolled his eyes. "Screw you."
He sat down on the sofa on the other side of the office, skillfully finding Kobe Suzuo's rattle, shook the bell to call a servant in, ordered a table of messy midnight snacks of all kinds.
While waiting, he saw Satoru Gojo sitting high atop the office desk.
After forcefully shooing the person to the side, he rummaged through the drawers and cupboards until he pulled out a tablet, finally happily eating his late-night snack and drinking beer while watching horse racing.
Satoru Gojo's hair stood on end as he bared his teeth and complained, "Suzuo, deduct his salary! Is it not appropriate to deduct his salary?"
Kobe Suzuo had long since noticed that these two were likely incompatible, as they never got along whenever they met.
He stood up, lifted Satoru Gojo from the desk, set him down in the office chair. "Don't mind Toji, he's even more like a child during puberty."
Fushiguro Toji clicked his tongue in annoyance, but he said nothing, silently turning up the volume on the horse racing.
Kobe Suzuo did not bother arguing with Fushiguro Toji.
He dimmed the lights, lowered the projection screen, held up the laptop to show Merlin's analysis results regarding Kammo Kenrin.
To start with the conclusion, Utsunomiya Kaori died in the accident five years ago, the person who used her body to 'resurrect' is presumed to be Kammo Kenrin.
And the Kammo Kenrin from one hundred and fifty years ago was also possessed; for now, I shall refer to this Sorcerer, who likely has been active since a thousand years ago, as Suspect X.
“I personally pulled eight undercover agents from my family over the past two days and exchanged information with the noble families who sent them; this has been basically confirmed,”
Kobe Suzuo spoke, beginning to release information steadily.
Suguru Geto couldn't help but let his thoughts wander for a moment, taking the opportunity to interrupt:
Uh, are there many undercover agents in Mr. Kobe's family?
Not really.
Kobe Suzuo said casually, "After this round of inspections, the Kammo Clan has four left, the Gojo Clan has six left, the Zenin Clan has two left, the rest of the families have about eleven left in total."
Is the level of undercover presence here a bit too high..
Kobe Suzuo glanced at him and explained:
Undercover agents are actually very useful labor. The Kobe Family has so few Jujutsu Sorcerers, since the Family Head took the position of Jujutsu Director, there are even fewer people available for use.
Suguru Geto heard Kobe Suzuo's incredibly sincere exclamation: "It is thanks to the hard-working undercover agents that the Kobe Family can be so prosperous!"