Although Tengen has always played a role similar to a foundation and core within the Jujutsu World, the Elders and she herself know the truth quite well.
On the surface, the Jujutsu World guarantees the safety of Tengen, while Tengen provides related abilities such as Barrier Techniques to maintain the absolute status and stability of the Jujutsu World.
Both sides benefit from the mutual arrangement, with their millennium-long cooperation providing mutual security.
But in reality, to the Elders, Tengen was nothing more than a unique mascot.
The Elders Council does not need Tengen to have its own thoughts; they only need Tengen to be obedient and to live forever to provide them with convenience.
If one day Tengen evolves into a mindless tool, the Elders' reaction would likely be to act heartbroken on the surface while secretly cheering inwardly, before subsequently fighting to the death over the ownership of such a tool.
Unlike the hypocritical Elders, Tengen was a saint who truly hoped for the continuation of the Jujutsu World and sacrificed much for that cause.
She was willing to maintain her humanity through constant evolution for the sake of the greater good, while harboring guilt for the Star Plasma Vessel who was forced to be sacrificed.
Staying within the Koushin Palace was essentially a form of self-protection for Tengen; she did not trust the Elders Council, yet she had no choice but to adhere to this path.
Because in the places that Tengen could not reach, there was a child who had chosen a completely opposite path—
Even Tengen finds the human heart difficult to understand; even now, she still cannot comprehend the truth.
If they met again, Tengen suspected she would still receive evaluations like, "You are truly too [boring]."
For that crazy plan, they had sacrificed everything, including their very lives!
And as the five-hundred-year assimilation approached, the world's most delicious flavors were finally revealed!
Tengen didn't even need to guess; he already knew.
Thus, through high-profile and flamboyant actions, Kobe Suzuo became exceptionally conspicuous, turning the Elders Council upside down in just two years.
A person who was constantly at odds with the Elders Council, frequently targeted by assassinations from shady figures, who secretly abducted the Star Plasma Vessel with Fushiguro Toji, who disrupted the Jujutsu High complex by drastically altering its layout.
Over the past two months, the number of strangers entering and leaving Jujutsu High has been greater than the total number of people who have entered and left during the entire century since its establishment.
As well as Kobe Suzuo's unprecedented and unique Technique effect.
Tengen is not like the Elders Council, who are unable to recognize true value.
Despite the limited total amount of Cursed Energy, the development potential of the Contract is vast, it is a truly extraordinary phenomenon.
The timing was too peculiar, the course of events was nothing short of bizarre.
Riko Amanai did not die, yet for some reason, she had lost her eligibility for assimilation, a Star Plasma Vessel with equal compatibility had failed to appear according to the rules.
The cycle of causality has been broken, evolution has become irreversible.
Kobe Suzuo is the person who indirectly caused all of this.
Tengen was uncertain whether Kobe Suzuo's relationship with the Six Eyes was a bit too close.
.. Then, as he watched, he suddenly realized: wasn't the relationship between this person and the Six Eyes Child a bit too close?
Wait, have they actually hooked up with each other?!
What kind of tactic is this? Are they trying to turn the Six Eyes against him in this way?
Isn't that a bit too despicable? It's practically Limitless!
But if it is true, then it is truly shameless!
While Tengen was hesitating and conflicted within the Koushin Palace, Kobe Suzuo arrived at the door, accompanied by the Six Eyes and Cursed Spirit Manipulation.
The man wore a smile that held three parts coldness, three parts mockery, three parts certainty of victory, one part nonchalance, exuding an aura of dominance that made him appear incredibly inscrutable.
Kobe Suzuo chose one pair of eyes from the two, meeting Tengen's gaze without changing his expression, his voice as light and casual as ever.
Perhaps you should be willing to speak openly with us?
Tengen remained silent, though he was inwardly shocked.
It was as if a beam of light fell from the ceiling onto Kobe Suzuo's head, casting a perfectly placed shadow across his face, radiating an aura of nobility that looked as though it could claim the top spot on the world's wealth rankings.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly: This kid is terrifyingly powerful.
As the two were in a standoff, Satoru Gojo, who was watching from the side, slinked over sneakily. He casually strolled up to Kobe Suzuo and whispered a reminder in his ear:
Suzuo, if you're tired, you can change your expression; your mouth is about to cramp.
Kobe Suzuo.. Since when did this jerk develop such high resistance to a CEO's aura?
Satoru Gojo blinked innocently, his long arms reaching out as he leaned in toward Kobe Suzuo with a clingy gesture.
As one summer passed, the height and physique difference between the two began to take shape.
With her small face, Kobe Suzuo felt a large hand suddenly appear before her eyes, immediately, half the sky went dark.
Satoru Gojo said quite sincerely, "I'll block for you. Take this chance to adjust yourself."
Kobe Suzuo..
Is this kid doing this on purpose?
Why the sudden outburst? Wasn't he fine just a moment ago?
Kobe Suzuo pushed aside the claw covering half of her face, accidentally meeting Tengen's eerie gaze.
What is your relationship with Satoru Gojo?
A relationship where they would run off to *** and act all lovey-dovey in public in the middle of discussing serious business.
Kobe Suzuo looked up slightly at Satoru Gojo.
Satoru Gojo blinked innocently, looking incredibly beautiful.
Kobe Suzuo looked back at Tengen with an expressionless face and said indifferently, having reached a point of total apathy:
“Stop speaking in riddles, let's just be blunt about it.”
The aura of reassurance and conviction that Satoru Gojo had interrupted in him had returned.
The so-called Star Plasma Vessel, the so-called evolution, the immortals like yourself—explain them all, one by one.
Tengen: As expected of someone capable of great things, even this can be steered back into the conversation.
Tengen was dumbfounded and asked Suguru Geto, who looked completely indifferent on the other side, "Cursed Spirit Manipulation—are those two always like this?"
Suguru Geto replied instinctively, "Just get used to it. It's just the daily routine for the mood-makers."
"No." Suguru Geto snapped back to his senses and took a step away from Tengen.
His tone was gentle, but it somehow carried a strange sense of disdain.
Why should I give this to you? You're nothing more than a disposable NPC at best.
Tengen: Don't think that just because I'm a thousand-year-old, I can't understand you, you rude kid.
Tengen sighed. Between the aggressive Kobe Suzuo and those two bratty kids who had absolutely no intention of communicating, she was truly at a loss today.
“I can tell you anything you want to know, Ignorant Person, but the Six Eyes and Cursed Spirit Manipulation cannot stay here.”
Looking at Tengen's appearance alone, it was impossible to distinguish their gender; only their voice could reveal that they were an elderly woman.
Its skin was as grey and white as plaster, its features were as angular as plaster, wearing plain clothes that looked like sacks.
She had no neck, just a long, straight strip of equal width from the shoulders up, with facial features composed of extremely simple lines—no, six features, with two pairs of eyes.
Tengen revealed a smile that likely meant "pity," possessing a sort of absurd and grotesque divinity sought in Japanese art, which made Kobe Suzuo feel a sense of the uncanny valley.
Ignorant Person, it is still the time for them to face their fate and walk toward death; you shouldn't bring them before me.
Her tone was serious and profound, possessing a certain intimidating quality.
Suguru Geto felt a chill run down his spine; a Jujutsu Sorcerer's intuition was always accurate, his expression involuntarily turned serious.
Suguru-kun? Can you use your Cursed Technique now?
Kobe Suzuo suddenly said:
“Release that precious Cursed Spirit of yours that can control people, then use the A-9 set to place a defensive restriction.”
Suguru Geto subconsciously did as instructed, the Cursed Spirit filled half of the empty space before he realized, "Um, Mr. Suzuo, what is the target?"
Kobe Suzuo lifted his chin and looked coldly at the already stunned Tengen:
If the soft approach doesn't work, we'll have to use the hard one.
Chapter 65: That Princess Carry
Tengen very sensibly admitted defeat.
She couldn't win in a fight and couldn't reason her way out of it; what else could she do besides surrender?
Fight to the death? There's no need for that; just look at how the Six Eyes and Cursed Spirit Manipulation obey every command.
Tengen knelt on the ground, surrounded by the Cursed Spirits released by Suguru Geto, her distorted face actually showing a hint of grievance.
Tengen knelt on the ground, surrounded by the Cursed Spirits released by Suguru Geto, her mutated face actually showed a hint of grievance.
She cleared her throat melancholically, intending to start from a thousand years ago, using a portion of the information to properly soothe Kobe Suzuo.
The demon wearing a gentle mask spoke again.
Kobe Suzuo gripped the Fox Head Staff, standing tall with an elegant posture, yet he used no honorifics at all:
“Won't Lord Tengen invite us to sit? Or is this your way of receiving guests?”
Merlin finally connected to the signal, as soon as he logged in, he started clamoring like someone who lived for the drama.
Since when do CEOs stand up during meetings! It's totally uncool, you know?
Satoru Gojo, who was currently researching barriers with Suguru Geto, twitched his ears and glanced back at Kobe Suzuo.
Tengen couldn't keep up with Kobe Suzuo's train of thought.
Guests? Where are the guests? Didn't you just barge in?
Not only did they use a cannon (Blue) to blast through my front door (Koushin Palace Barrier), but they also released summons (Cursed Spirits) to gang up on me!
Too brutal.
Even though the "Tengen" that met Kobe Suzuo was merely an illusion projected through a barrier technique, the brutality could still be felt.
Kobe Suzuo gave a light, quite sincere smile and said: