Traces of a Special Grade Cursed Spirit

"Hahaha, I really couldn't help myself, sorry about that.

Let's spar again next time you get a Cursed Tool."

Satoru Gojo chuckled, completely unbothered by his impolite behavior.

"I hope you can wait until that day."

Shinsuke Zenin walked past Satoru Gojo and left directly.

Does one need a Cursed Tool to fight?

Of course not. To this day, he hasn't even shown the power of his Bloodline Power.

Blood Essence, representing masculine energy, couldn't possibly be worse than Cursed Energy, which is full of negative energy.

If it were a Cursed Spirit, he would be quite willing to take action.

However, since the opponent was Satoru Gojo, he lost much of his interest.

The opponent possessed the Limitless for defense. Without Domain Expansion, nor Heavenly Spin, such a fight with no clear victor was completely unnecessary.

Watching Shinsuke Zenin depart, the smile on Satoru Gojo's face gradually vanished, replaced by a serious expression.

"This guy, setting aside Cursed Energy, his strength should be at least Special Grade."

To reach Special Grade strength through Cursed Technique alone is truly exaggerated.

When Shinsuke Zenin returned home, Maki was already training in the yard, while Amanai was lying on the sofa watching TV.

Sounds of sizzling came from the kitchen.

"Ah, Uncle, you're back?"

Seeing these people treating the place like their own home, Shinsuke Zenin's forehead creased.

These guys...

"Is the matter settled?"

Amanai asked casually.

Shinsuke Zenin nodded slightly. Since he couldn't find Kenjaku for now, he could only tell Toji and Megumi not to worry too much.

Kenjaku would appear eventually, and Tsumiki would absolutely not be possessed by someone else.

"Splat!"

Another sound came from the kitchen, making Shinsuke Zenin react and a bad premonition arose. "Where's Maki?"

"In the kitchen, she insisted on helping you wash dishes, wouldn't listen to any advice."

The next second, Shinsuke Zenin appeared in the kitchen, looking at the few bowls he had left and Maki standing happily on a stool washing them.

Her hands were covered in bubbles, and her face was too.

"Yaa! Older Brother is back! Look, isn't Maki amazing! I'm helping Older Brother wash dishes!"

Maki didn't know what was about to happen and happily sought praise from Shinsuke Zenin.

Shinsuke Zenin silently walked forward, rinsed the bubbles off Maki's hands and face with clean water, then placed her on his lap, face down.

"What are you doing, Older Brother?"

Maki twisted her head, looking at Shinsuke Zenin with wide eyes, not understanding why her Older Brother was putting her on his lap. Was he going to play a game?

"Smack!"

When a large palm landed on her butt, she finally understood that this game was not fun at all.

"Ah! Older Brother, why are you hitting me!"

"Smack!"

"I told you not to go into the kitchen! Are you not listening to my words?"

"Smack!"

"Ouch! Stop hitting me, Older Brother! I know I was wrong!"

"Smack!"

"Wuwuwu... Older Sister, save me! Amanai Older Sister, save me!"

"Smack!"

After severely disciplining Maki, Shinsuke Zenin let her go and began to clean up the mess in the kitchen.

It had been almost half a day from when he left until he returned. This girl had been washing dishes the entire time, even taking out clean bowls to wash.

If it weren't for the shattered fragments all over the floor, she should have been praised.

"I told you not to go into the kitchen, and you didn't listen. Now look."

Amanai looked at Maki, who had her lips pouted enough to hang a bottle of oil, teary-eyed and clutching her sore backside, and mercilessly mocked her.

"Hmph!"

Maki ignored Amanai, turning her head to sulk alone. She didn't want to talk to the woman who hadn't helped her.

After cleaning up the kitchen, Shinsuke Zenin came out with a dark expression and glared at Maki. "If you dare enter the kitchen again next time, don't even think about freeloading meals here!"

"Ah~ No, Mom's cooking is terrible, I want to eat food made by Older Brother. I promise! There definitely won't be a next time!"

Although Maki ignored Amanai, she didn't harbor any resentment towards her Older Brother, who had hit her. She quickly raised her hand to show she wouldn't do it again.

Hearing this, Shinsuke Zenin's expression softened slightly. He inwardly mourned Maki's Mom for a few seconds. Is it really so bad that even her own daughter complains?

Perhaps it was because his cooking leaned more towards his previous life, focusing on deliciousness that paired well with rice, which happened to suit Maki's taste.

"Pfft hahahaha..."

Amanai laughed at Maki beside him, feeling no guilt. "I can't anymore, I have to go. If I stay any longer, Maki will laugh me to death."

Amanai left, still laughing. She had a mission tomorrow and couldn't play for too long.

After Amanai left, Maki walked to Shinsuke Zenin's side with her head down, her small hands holding his and shaking him left and right. "Older Brother~, Maki knows she was wrong. Please forgive Maki this time, Maki likes Older Brother the most~"

Learning bad habits at such a young age, only knows how to act cute... Shinsuke Zenin looked at Maki unhappily. "Last time."

"Yay! Older Brother is the best!"

Maki immediately became happy, forgetting that she had been hit just now.

After years of daily interaction, Maki had figured out Shinsuke Zenin's personality. He looked fierce, but he wasn't fierce at all. Maki had already silently moved this Older Brother up in her heart countless times. He was even close to surpassing Older Sister in her heart.

Shinsuke Zenin glanced at her, somewhat helplessly. Spoiled women have the best lives. This saying applied even to children. Humans are born with a high tolerance for cute things; it's not because of "lolis" or anything, but simply because lolis fall into the category of cute. Shinsuke Zenin thought this.

Looking out the window at Maki, who was sweating profusely, Shinsuke Zenin felt a sense of relief. It was this disciple who satisfied him. Although she wasn't yet, he had already recognized Maki's perseverance in his heart. Once her physical condition met the threshold, he would teach her some real skills.

With that thought, Shinsuke Zenin also came into the courtyard, preparing to train a bit before cooking. His consciousness sank into his mind.

Five pages of the scripture had been lit, representing that he could now open the fifth gate. At this point, he could clearly feel the difficulty of progressing further. The effect of training had become minimal. A year of diligent training might not be as fast as killing a few Cursed Spirits. He estimated that the sixth gate at most was the limit achievable without chakra. Forging a trace of Bloodline Power with his current physical strength was already extremely difficult. Once he reached the sixth gate, training would lose all effectiveness. Fortunately, he had a cheat system; as long as he had enough Cursed Spirits, he wouldn't have to worry about not being able to grow stronger.

After some casual training, Shinsuke Zenin casually made some food to send the two sisters away.

A few days later, information came from Jujutsu High, summoning all available teachers for a meeting. They were to discuss the unrecorded Special Grade Cursed Spirit that had injured Amanai. Shinsuke Zenin was very interested. A Special Grade Cursed Spirit, I wonder what surprises it will bring him.