Noble Soul
(Part One)
Noble Soul (Part One)
"That's how I was sent back," Yuki Tsukumo said.
"Hahahaha, Tsukumo, you're hilarious." Satoru Gojo burst into exaggerated laughter, practically doubled over. "What infection, what 'Death-Reel' bringing you back to life, what Soul Creation, what interfering with souls... Anyone who didn't know better would think you were describing the setting of some manga's supreme god."
Yuki Tsukumo's expression remained unchanged. She stared straight at Satoru Gojo, without the slightest hint of a smile at the corner of her lips. Gojo laughed for a while, then stopped.
He turned to Tengen. "Is that possible?"
After agreeing to the Parting Pact, Yuki Tsukumo had not lingered for even a moment. She rushed back at top speed, and the instant she arrived in Japan, she contacted Tengen and demanded an immediate meeting. It had to be in a space where no one besides them could eavesdrop. If possible, Satoru Gojo was to be brought in as well, but under no circumstances could anyone from Jujutsu Headquarters learn of their conversation.
Tengen immediately realized that what Yuki Tsukumo was about to say would certainly overturn the common knowledge of Jujutsu Society. It was also highly likely to affect Jujutsu Headquarters' current attitude toward the Lord of Curses. Otherwise, she would not have been so cautious.
Thus, Guan Yuan notified Satoru Gojo and set up a barrier in the deepest part of the Tomb of the Star Corridor. This was already the safest place in the world. Unless someone forcibly broke in, no means of surveillance could function here.
And here, Yuki Tsukumo spoke without reservation about what had happened in the Death-Reel.
Tengen had now lost her human appearance. Though she could still vaguely be recognized as humanoid, her entire body had taken on an inhuman