Jinichi's words made a flicker of confusion cross Hajime Kashimo's face.
"You know me?"
Though Hajime Kashimo had been combative all his life, he was even better at reading people.
Jinichi's expression just now had made it obvious to Hajime Kashimo that he had come specifically to find him.
But Kenjaku had clearly placed him into the Culling Game Barrier. How could anyone else know him?
With that in mind, Hajime Kashimo cautiously asked Jinichi:
"Did Kenjaku send you to find me?"
Jinichi froze, unable to react to who Kenjaku was.
Since Kenjaku had initiated the Culling Game using Suguru Geto's body, most of Jujutsu Society did not know Kenjaku's identity.
Although the information Jie Jian had left for Maki included an introduction to Kenjaku, the information was important enough that Maki had burned it after reading it. Thus, the intelligence Jinichi had stolen contained nothing regarding Kenjaku.
Seeing Jinichi's expression, Hajime Kashimo immediately concluded that the man before him had not been sent by Kenjaku.
As an old hand, Jinichi also realized that he had failed to control his expression just now.
But he quickly composed himself and forced the friendliest expression he could onto his face.
"Hajime Kashimo, I came specifically to find you."
Hajime Kashimo tilted his head, curiosity glinting in his eyes.
"Find me?" He lightly jumped down from the streetlamp, his gaze sweeping over the street Jinichi had destroyed. "You made such a huge commotion just to lure me out?"
There was a trace of amusement in his voice.
"You really do understand me."
Though Hajime Kashimo appeared to be smiling, Jinichi suddenly felt a chill run through his heart.
Hajime Kashimo was indeed angry.
Although he had come here seeking fights with strong opponents, Jinichi's actions made him uncomfortable. As the strongest of four