Eating Avatars' Soft Rice Starting from Jujutsu Kaisen

Chapter 53: Makima: Yes, I Have a Dream

"Looks like the main person is back."

As a Special Grade sorcerer, Tsukumo Yuki's senses were naturally sharp. The moment An Xiu and Seele appeared, the tall beauty standing at the villa's entrance turned her gaze their way.

"This is Tsukumo Yuki, one of the Special Grade sorcerers in the Jujutsu World. She just returned to Japan today."

Seeing An Xiu and Seele return, Makima, who was standing nearby, spoke up at the opportune moment, introducing the other's identity to the two who didn't officially know Tsukumo Yuki yet.

"Miss Seele, and Mr. An Xiu, it's a pleasure to meet you both."

Despite it being their first meeting, Tsukumo Yuki showed no signs of awkwardness as she greeted An Xiu and Seele familiarly.

"Miss Tsukumo Yuki, you've come all the way here, is there something you need from us?"

Holding Seele's hand, An Xiu inquired.

"There's no special purpose, really. I just heard after returning to Japan that there were two newly promoted Special Grade sorcerers, so I wanted to meet them."

"I had originally planned to visit Miss Seele and Mr. An Xiu first, and then visit Miss Makima at the Director's Council later in the evening. But I didn't expect to run into Miss Makima on the way here, so I came together."

Hearing Tsukumo Yuki's answer, An Xiu nodded. Then, Seele stepped forward and opened the villa door.

"Since that's the case, everyone, please come in."

Thanks to Seele's diligent upkeep, the villa's interior was clean and tidy, with no unwanted items.

Although An Xiu always felt it was a bit strenuous for just two people to clean such a large villa, so he had been wanting to hire a housekeeper, Seele's attitude had always been firm, stating that she wanted to clean their home herself. An Xiu consequently let her have her way, as most of the time Seele would handle all the housework before An Xiu could even get involved, and it would already be done.

After entering the villa, everyone went to the living room and began chatting on the sofa. Of course, Makima and Tsukumo Yuki did most of the talking, with Makima primarily updating Tsukumo Yuki on the current situation in Japan.

Meanwhile, Seele went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. As for Miwa Kasumi and Nishimiya Momo, they had intended to help in the kitchen, but after Seele refused their offer, they became wallpaper in the living room.

After all, there were three Special Grade sorcerors in the villa now, and their conversation was not something the two of them could interject into. Even though Makima and Tsukumo Yuki didn't seem to mind.

"I truly didn't expect the Jujutsu World to change so much in just a few months. Not only are there new Special Grade sorcerers like Miss Makima and Miss Seele, but the existence of curses and sorcerers has even been made public. When I first returned to Japan, I really found it hard to believe."

"It was a necessary evil. Given Japan's situation at the time, continuing to conceal the existence of curses and allowing panic to spread could have led to a situation that no one wanted to see. Publicly announcing the existence of curses and sorcerers was merely a means of damage control and self-rescue."

"Fortunately, through cooperation with the Japanese government and the implementation of various plans, the situation has improved. As long as no other unexpected events occur, the situation will soon be under control again."

"But publicizing curses and sorcerers affects more than just Japan."

Tsukumo Yuki, sitting on the sofa, said with a somewhat solemn expression.

"Before returning to Japan, from what I know, quite a few countries, upon learning of the existence of curses and sorcerers, have begun to stir. If this isn't dealt with promptly, I fear that the Jujutsu World might face more than just cursed spirits and curse users in the future."

In this current age of information, major events in Japan couldn't be hidden from other countries internationally. Although, due to the absence of barriers, ordinary citizens and leaders of other countries couldn't gain the ability of spiritual sight like those in Japan, the power displayed by sorcerers was undeniably visible.

Currently, many countries have shown considerable interest in sorcerers, a group that was suddenly revealed to possess supernatural powers. Some countries might even be preparing to make a move.

"Miss Tsukumo Yuki doesn't need to worry about this. This situation was considered when I discussed and made the decision with other high-level officials."

"Going forward, the Jujutsu World will use the Japanese government as a channel, and I will act as the representative to hold talks with the high-level officials of various countries. Although I can't predict the outcome yet, I will do my best to prevent the worst-case scenario from happening."

Makima said with a smile, attempting to comfort her.

"I hope that in the future, sorcerers won't have to hide in dark corners to fight cursed spirits, and that the younger generation of sorcerers can stand in the sunlight and receive the admiration of the public. To achieve this, I will do everything in my power to accomplish all necessary goals."

Upon hearing this, Miwa Kasumi and Nishimiya Momo, standing not far behind Makima, were visibly moved, while Tsukumo Yuki gave Makima a deep look.

"Honestly, I can hardly believe that the Jujutsu World could have a high-ranking official like you."

"Promoting you was probably the only right thing those old fossils have done in years."

In fact, even before returning to Japan, Tsukumo Yuki had inquired about the characters of Seele and Makima, the two newly promoted Special Grade sorcerers.

In terms of the results, both of them were undoubtedly people of good character, who couldn't be faulted.

Seele, needless to say, despite being so young and possessing the strength of a Special Grade sorcerer, and even being personally acknowledged by Gojo Satoru as someone who had defeated him, making her arguably the strongest sorcerer in the Jujutsu World today, the reports Tsukumo Yuki had gathered mostly described her as someone who, despite her immense talent, was surprisingly polite, gentle in her demeanor, and kind-hearted—a classic good girl type.

As for Makima, according to the information Tsukumo Yuki had gathered, she was diligent in her work, considerate of her subordinates, and despite being a Special Grade sorcerer and a high-ranking official in the Jujutsu World, she always treated people kindly, never abused her power for personal gain, and seemed out of place compared to other high-ranking officials.

Coupled with her recent words, it was highly likely that these assessments were true. Tsukumo Yuki now sincerely approved of both of them.

However, in this context, An Xiu, who could maintain such close relationships with both Seele and Makima, caught Tsukumo Yuki's attention.

From the scene of An Xiu and Seele returning to the villa together earlier, and a short period of observation, Tsukumo Yuki could confirm that the Special Grade sorcerer Seele, who appeared to be a heavenly favored daughter to outsiders, clearly held special feelings for the man before her named An Xiu.

If it were just that, it wouldn't be much. But...

Looking at Makima, who was currently chatting with her but had positioned herself closer to An Xiu, along with the familiar interactions between Seele, An Xiu, and Makima from before, Tsukumo Yuki realized that things might not be as simple as they seemed.

Chapter 54: Makima's Kink, Sasha Gene, Holy Grail, and Demon's Essence

Ignoring Tsukumo Yuki's subtle glances during their conversation, An Xiu leaned back on the sofa, showing no intention of joining the dialogue between Makima and Tsukumo Yuki.

At this moment, An Xiu had opened the system panel in his mind and entered the mall page.

Since Makima had commanded Tartaglia to attack the cursed spirit, the system had been silent for a while. Now that he had finally obtained the Demon's Demonic Manifestation, the corresponding skill points had also been replenished, and it seemed that there were indeed new items in the mall.

"Let's see what new things have been refreshed."

His gaze fell upon the discount section at the very top of the mall. Three new items appeared before An Xiu.

[Demon's Demonic Manifestation] (50% off): 2250 points

[Holy Grail] (80% off): 6400 points

[Sasha Gene] (50% off): 1250 points

"Demon's Demonic Manifestation, if I recall correctly, is a Teigu from the world of Akame ga Kill. Its abilities are decent, allowing the user to manipulate ice. At its peak, it can freeze time, but judging by the price, it's likely only similar in appearance and not actual time-freezing."

"The Holy Grail is from the TYPE-MOON world. It's also only similar to a certain extent. Unlike the corrupted Holy Grail in Fuyuki City, this Holy Grail can truly grant wishes, fulfilling the user's desires within its capabilities. However, after use, it depletes its energy and enters a cooldown period. Natural recovery takes sixty years, but the recovery time can be shortened by actively injecting energy into the Holy Grail."

"As for the last item, Sasha Gene, it's from the genes of a Judgment-class Honkai beast in the Honkai World."

The first two items, both Demon's Demonic Manifestation and the Holy Grail, are definitely worthwhile purchases. But as for the Sasha Gene...

Buying it now would be of no use to An Xiu. However, considering he had purchased Kryptonian Blood for research, An Xiu's next planned avatar was a research-type one. This Sasha Gene gave him a clear target for that avatar.

"In that case, I'll buy them all."

An Xiu cleared out the discount section, stored the items in his system space, and closed the system interface, returning his attention to reality.

Just then, Seele brought out the dinner she had prepared from the kitchen. It wasn't particularly extravagant, but clearly, no one present was concerned about that.

After a simple dinner, Tsukumo Yuki took her leave, as she had many places to visit after returning to Japan.

Makima, however, showed no signs of leaving. She simply turned to look at her two escorts beside her.

"I plan to stay here overnight. Do you two intend to go back on your own, or will you stay here with me?"

Hearing Makima's words, Miwa Kasumi and Nishimiya Momo looked utterly shocked.

"Lady Makima... is staying here overnight?"

"Yes. If you wish to leave, I can arrange for a car to take you back. Of course, you can also choose a room here and stay the night, just like me."

Listening to Makima speak with a familiarity about the villa, as if she were the mistress of the house, and then glancing at Seele and An Xiu, who were nearby and could clearly hear their conversation but offered no comment, Miwa Kasumi and Nishimiya Momo exchanged glances.

Although they knew Lady Makima had a very good relationship with Mr. An Xiu and Miss Seele, having served as Makima's escorts for over a month, Makima had brought them to this villa as guests frequently, except for the very beginning. Moreover, Lady Makima and Mr. An Xiu even went shopping and on dates together.

However, they truly hadn't expected their relationship to have progressed to a level where they could live together so quickly.

"I, I want to stay with Lady Makima."

Miwa Kasumi hesitated for a moment before saying softly.

She felt that as Lady Makima's escort, even if her strength couldn't protect Lady Makima, she should at least be worthy of her monthly salary of tens of millions of yen. If she couldn't be relied upon in combat, she should show her dedication in daily life.

Since she couldn't protect Lady Makima in terms of strength, she would do her best to alleviate Lady Makima's burdens in her daily life!

"I'll stay too."

Seeing her companion Miwa Kasumi make her decision, Nishimiya Momo didn't hesitate and nodded as well.

After all, if her boss and companion decided to stay, she couldn't possibly leave on her own.

Thus, the two quickly chose rooms in the villa, one on each side of Makima's room.

And so, time passed, reaching deep into the night.

Creak... creak... creak...

In the pitch-black room, Miwa Kasumi, hearing the ambiguous sounds emanating from Lady Makima's room next door, became flustered, her cheeks flushing red.

These sounds... could it be that Lady Makima and Mr. An Xiu have already... reached that level?!

How is this possible? Just a month ago, their relationship was merely going on dates together; they hadn't even held hands. Now, after just over a month, they've...

Lady Makima, such a perfect woman, could fall for a man in such a short time? Isn't this progress a bit too fast?!

Pulling the blanket over her head, Miwa Kasumi tried to force herself not to listen to the sounds from Lady Makima's room next door. But the senses of a sorcerer were incredibly sharp; a single wall and a blanket clearly wouldn't bring any quiet.

After enduring it for half an hour, Miwa Kasumi finally couldn't hold back. She carefully lifted the blanket, put on her clothes, got out of bed, and opened her door.

As soon as she opened the door, Miwa Kasumi saw Nishimiya Momo squatting by Lady Makima's room door, looking at her with an embarrassed expression upon hearing her movement.

"Momo, what are you doing here?"

Miwa Kasumi asked in a low voice.

"Th-that, I heard the commotion from this side and was a little curious, so I came out to take a look. Are you the same, Kasumi?"

"No, I just felt like I couldn't sleep in my room, so I wanted to go to the living room for a bit, or maybe get some fresh air outside."

"Really? Kasumi, aren't you even a little curious about the relationship between Lady Makima and Mr. An Xiu?"

"This..."

Hearing Nishimiya Momo's words, Miwa Kasumi's expression was one of inner conflict. In the end, she couldn't control her own steps and slowly drifted closer.

The next morning.

Inside the room, Makima was comfortably leaning against An Xiu's chest, her eyes half-closed as she observed the outside of the door.

"I didn't expect those two children to be so foolishly listening outside all night. They've shown surprising perseverance in this regard."

With An Xiu and Makima's senses, it was impossible for Miwa Kasumi and Nishimiya Momo to reach the door without them noticing. The only reason they allowed the two to eavesdrop was simply because An Xiu and Makima didn't care.

Or rather, it was all part of Makima's little game. Knowing that two beautiful girls were eavesdropping outside, An Xiu naturally put in more effort than usual.

Chapter 55: Shibuya Incident, Master's Famous Scene

"How's the collection of Sukuna's fingers going?"

Lying on the messy bed, An Xiu turned to Makima and asked.

Although he already had the idea of manifesting a new avatar, the Jujutsu Kaisen world was clearly not suitable for a research-type avatar to showcase its abilities.

Moreover, unlike battle-type avatars like Seele and Makima, which could be used immediately as long as they could fight after being manifested, a research-type avatar would require not only materials but also a good research environment for anything it wanted to study after being manifested.

Given this, instead of manifesting in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, it would be better to wait until he went to a new world to manifest an avatar.

However, for now, the Jujutsu Kaisen world had not yet been cleared. Although with his current strength, he could defeat Sukuna without any issues, it would be a shame to miss out on the rewards.

But in this world, there was still one last villain standing, and that was Ryomen Sukuna.

At the same time, Sukuna carried the highest rewards in this world. Calculated at 2500 points per finger, excluding the three Sukuna fingers that had already been claimed, the remaining seventeen fingers would provide An Xiu with a total reward of 42,500 points.

This meant that as long as Sukuna gathered all twenty fingers and Seele or Makima defeated him, An Xiu would directly earn over 40,000 points and completely clear this world.

As for the remaining matters mentioned by Tsukumo Yuki regarding various countries' high-level officials coveting the Jujutsu World, they could be dealt with slowly. It would simply be a matter of Makima taking a stroll.

Makima clearly understood this, so after a moment of thought, she spoke.

"A month ago, as soon as the barrier covering Japan was completed and deployed, I ordered the collection of all Sukuna fingers in Japan."

"As for the fingers in the Jujutsu World, I have already gathered them all through other high-ranking officials, namely the six fingers that were stolen back then."

"At the current pace, it won't be long before all of Sukuna's fingers can be collected."

The main issue was that in the original Jujutsu Kaisen story, the specific origins of many of Sukuna's fingers were never clearly explained, and there wasn't even a description of the collection process. It was only mentioned who collected them when they were found, or a couple of scenes were shown, causing even avatars like Makima, who were manifested by An Xiu and knew the original story, to be unable to gather them all.

Fortunately, the overall plot timeline of Jujutsu Kaisen was not long. It only took a little over half a year from the beginning when Itadori Yuji ate Sukuna's finger and joined Jujutsu High School to the end. Coupled with the efficient methods An Xiu had devised, the process was quite smooth.

Once all the fingers were gathered, they could find an opportunity to release Ryomen Sukuna.

"The Shibuya Incident?"