Mission?

"Brat, you asking for a beating?"

Shinsuke Zenin looked at the girl making faces at him, put down the stone he was carrying on his shoulder, and walked towards Maki with a ferocious expression.

"If I don't beat your ass until it blooms today, you won't know why flowers are so red."

His audacity had gone too far, still daring to bare his teeth.

"Ah! Older Sister, save me!"

"Oof."

Maki was about to run backward when she accidentally bumped into a figure.

She stumbled and fell to the ground.

Maki scratched her head, looked up, and saw Naoya Zenin, who often bullied her and her sister. She was instantly so scared her face turned pale. She quickly got up and ran to Shinsuke Zenin's side, hugging his thigh.

In comparison, Shinsuke Zenin only liked to scare her, while the other one truly dared to bully them.

Naoya Zenin casually glanced at Maki and Mai, a hint of jealousy flashing in his eyes.

Why could these two useless sisters be so close to Big Brother Shinsuke!

The next second, Naoya Zenin shifted his gaze to Shinsuke Zenin.

Shinsuke Zenin was also looking at him, wondering who this guy was.

"B-Big Brother Shinsuke, hello. I'm Naoya Zenin. I'm here to deliver a message from the Family Head. The Family Head said Jujutsu High has arranged a mission for you and wants you to decide if you want to go."

Naoya Zenin tremblingly handed the information in his hand to Shinsuke Zenin, his eyes filled with fanaticism.

This look was perfect; as expected of Big Brother Shinsuke, as intimidating as ever.

"A mission?"

Shinsuke Zenin paused. Was it that they couldn't stand it after he'd only worked for a year?

Ignoring Naoya Zenin's strange expression, he took the paper from the other man and glanced at it.

"Heh heh."

"Interesting."

"I know. You can go back now."

Shinsuke Zenin waved his hand.

He also remembered this kid was the son of that old man Naobito.

This kid seemed to be a die-hard fan of Toji? If he remembered correctly.

"Okay, okay."

Naoya Zenin turned and left, his body even looking a bit stiff as he walked.

At this moment, his heart was already incredibly excited. He had actually spoken to Big Brother Shinsuke!

Driven by his admiration for strength, Naoya Zenin was a bit too fanatical.

Seeing Naoya Zenin leave, Maki breathed a sigh of relief, only to be lifted up by a large hand.

"Ah~ Cousin, I was wrong."

Maki's small feet dangled in the air as she lowered her head, fiddling with her fingers, her apology sincere.

"Bang."

"If you dare to be cheeky with me again, it won't be this simple."

Shinsuke Zenin flicked her forehead with his finger before putting her down.

Maki clutched her forehead, tears welling up. It wasn't from being wronged, but from the genuine pain.

After disciplining Maki, Shinsuke Zenin finally dealt with the mission assigned by Jujutsu High.

It was to take two students on a mission to exorcise curses.

Wasn't this a joke?

However, he didn't refuse.

One reason was that he had gotten a year's salary from Jujutsu High for free, and he felt a little bad about it. Another was that this mission was simple, but the reward was substantial.

He just had to lead the team on a curse exorcism mission, leaving the entire process to the two students. He would only step in if unexpected situations arose to ensure the students' lives.

It just so happened that someone's birthday was coming up, so he could earn some extra money and visit his nephew and niece.

The next day, dressed simply in black clothes and white pants, with three sticks tucked into his waist, he headed to Jujutsu High.

Meanwhile, at the entrance of Jujutsu High, two figures had been waiting for a long time.

"Why aren't they here yet? Are they going to stand us up?"

Riko Amanai squatted on the spot, pulling at the foxtail grass by the roadside, looking bored.

"Probably not."

Kento Nanami, with his side-swept bangs, stood straight, his eyes lazy. Even just as a student, he exuded a strong aura of a salaryman.

"Looks like it's just the two of you."

Shinsuke Zenin's figure appeared beside them at some unknown point.

Kento Nanami's usually lazy eyes suddenly narrowed.

When did he get here?!

He hadn't sensed him at all.

He was a Quasi-Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer now, and would basically be promoted to Grade 1 after this mission.

Yet, he hadn't sensed the other party's presence in the slightest.

"Ah! It's you!"

Riko Amanai stood up and looked at Shinsuke Zenin, getting excited. "You, you, you're the teacher in charge of this mission?"

Shinsuke Zenin turned his head to look at Riko. "It's you, young lady."

"You became a sorcerer?"

Shinsuke Zenin was a little confused. Could Star Plasma Vessels not awaken Cursed Techniques?

Hmm... but there are exceptions, like that Tsukumo Yuki.

"Heh heh! Of course! A Special Grade sorcerer helped me awaken my Cursed Technique! It's super amazing!"

Riko Amanai proudly lifted her head. Originally, she had planned to go back to a normal life with Kuroi.

But Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto were worried that the Banjin Cult wouldn't give up, so they brought her to Jujutsu High for protection.

Later, through some fortunate circumstances, Yuki Tsukumo helped her awaken her Cursed Technique, and she then embarked on the path of a sorcerer.

"Oh."

Shinsuke Zenin responded simply and looked at Kento Nanami beside him.

"I'm Kento Nanami. Teacher, you are...?"

Nanami didn't recognize Shinsuke Zenin. He had met basically all the teachers at Jujutsu High, but honestly, he really didn't recognize the person in front of him.

"Shinsuke Zenin."

"I know, I know! You're the brother of the guy who tried to assassinate me last time, right? Gojo and the others already told me."

Riko Amanai added.

"You've investigated quite thoroughly. Alright, enough chatter, let's go. To be clear, I'm only responsible for leading the team. No matter what situation we encounter, don't include my combat power in your plans. I'll only intervene in the second before you die."

"Got it, got it. Like we can't handle it ourselves. If it weren't for..."

Riko Amanai seemed to recall something and didn't continue, her eyes dimming slightly.

If it weren't for what happened with Yuu Hayama and Suguru Geto, why would they assign us a teacher?

Shinsuke Zenin glanced at her without a word and turned to walk towards their destination.

He could probably guess a little.

Yuu Hayama's death made Jujutsu High worried about unexpected changes during missions, like a mission to exorcise a Grade 2 Curse turning out to involve a Grade 1 Curse.

The location of this mission was a remote village. Villagers had reported hearing creepy sounds at night, like beasts tearing something apart.

The next day, several villagers would go missing.

Preliminary judgment was that a curse was at play, with the highest level not exceeding Grade 1.

Not long after, the three arrived at the sparsely populated village. There was still some time before nightfall, so Riko Amanai and Kento Nanami prepared to ask the villagers for information.

"Auntie, can you tell us about the strange things that have been happening here recently?"

Riko Amanai, being very outgoing, asked an auntie sitting under a big tree in her yard, enjoying the cool breeze.

"Huh?"

The auntie seemed a bit hard of hearing and looked at Riko Amanai with a confused expression.

"Strange things! Auntie, have any strange things happened here recently?!"

Riko shouted loudly.

"Oh, I've already eaten. Thank you, dear."

The auntie replied earnestly.

"No, no, I mean strange things! Are there any monsters or anything?!"

"Oh, I see. You poor girl, losing your parents so young. It's okay, there's no hurdle in life that can't be overcome. Look at me, an old woman living alone, and I'm still doing fine."

The auntie looked at Riko with a hint of pity. What a good girl, losing her parents so young.

"Pfft."

Shinsuke Zenin, leaning against the doorway, couldn't help but chuckle.

Kento Nanami turned around, holding back a laugh.

"Oh! I won't ask anymore!"

Riko Amanai stomped her foot in frustration, "Let's just do it tonight!"

After finally taking the initiative, she had lost so thoroughly!

Damn this curse, she would tear it to shreds!