Ch. 1As You Can See, I Am a Jujutsu Sorcerer
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Yi, a jujutsu sorcerer, is hired by lawyer Hiromi Higuruma to incapacitate yakuza members to prevent them from appearing in court.
- Lin Yi infiltrates the yakuza hideout, defeats them easily, and leaves his mark by saying, "As you can see, I am a jujutsu sorcerer."
- Police arrive at the scene, and Kiyotaka Ijichi, an assistant supervisor from Tokyo Jujutsu High, investigates, confirming the presence of an unregistered jujutsu sorcerer.
Character Developments
- Lin Yi demonstrates his strength, speed, and cursed energy control, showcasing his prowess as a jujutsu sorcerer.
- Hiromi Higuruma is portrayed as a serious, upright lawyer who values justice and has no interest in working with potential criminals like Lin Yi.
- Kiyotaka Ijichi is introduced as a diligent investigator from Tokyo Jujutsu High, tasked with finding the unregistered jujutsu sorcerer.
Significant Themes
- The theme of justice and its interpretation is explored through Hiromi Higuruma's character and his willingness to hire Lin Yi to uphold it.
- The consequences of unregistered jujutsu sorcerers operating independently are hinted at through Kiyotaka Ijichi's investigation.
Character Interactions
- Lin Yi and Hiromi Higuruma interact briefly, with Lin Yi attempting to form a partnership, while Hiromi Higuruma remains distant and disinterested.
- Lin Yi encounters Kiyotaka Ijichi but brushes past him without interaction, leaving Ijichi to investigate the scene alone.