Yuki Tsukumo's Terror!

Yuki Tsukumo's Terror! Peaceful days never lasted forever.

After all, accidents could arrive in the blink of an eye.

On this day, after repeated investigations,

the Jujutsu Higher-Ups finally found Ronawa's location.

At the same time, through continued analysis and research, the Jujutsu Higher-Ups also uncovered a few possible clues regarding Ronawa's true identity.

Thus, the Jujutsu Higher-Ups decided to make a move against Ronawa.

To ensure nothing went wrong and leave Ronawa no opportunity,

they had even specially summoned Yuki Tsukumo, one of Japan's four Special Grade Sorcerers.

Sending a Special Grade Sorcerer after Ronawa was certainly giving her plenty of face.

Soon, within the forbidden grounds of Jujutsu High, where Lord Tengen resided,

Yuki Tsukumo met the Jujutsu Higher-Ups, represented by the Gojo Family.

"Whoa, that's a lot of old men."

"Looks like you've called me here because there's some troublesome job you want me to handle."

"Tell me the details first. Then I'll consider whether to accept."

Yuki Tsukumo was a classic blonde bombshell. Her figure was fiery, and so was her temper.

She was an absolute thorn in everyone's side.

If they wanted her to do something, it depended on whether she felt like it.

If she didn't, she wouldn't care even if it was an order from the Jujutsu Higher-Ups.

After all, she was a Special Grade Sorcerer. She had plenty of privileges.

The Jujutsu Higher-Ups did not take issue with Yuki Tsukumo's attitude.

Nor did they immediately explain this mission.

Instead, they first asked Yuki Tsukumo, "Yuki, what do you think humanity fears most?"

Yuki Tsukumo frowned, somewhat unable to understand what these old men were getting at.

Still, she gave her answer. "Probably death. People are pretty afraid of dying, after all."

"Especially old men."

The Jujutsu Higher-Ups did not take offense at Yuki Tsukumo's jab.

Instead, they continued, "That's right. What humanity fears most is undoubtedly death."

"Because death represents the ultimate unknown. Where do people go after death? What will they encounter?"

"No one can know or answer."

"Thus, death has become humanity's ultimate fear."

"And as everyone knows, Cursed Spirits are born from humanity's fears."

"Then do you think a Cursed Spirit symbolizing death could be born?"

Yuki Tsukumo almost laughed when she heard that.

In fact, she really did laugh.

"Come on, old man. How could something as abstract as death possibly give birth to a Cursed Spirit?"

"Hahaha! How come I never realized you were actually pretty funny?"

But very soon, Yuki Tsukumo's laughter died away.

Because those Jujutsu Higher-Ups, those old men,

showed no reaction whatsoever to her ridicule.

Their expressions were terrifyingly serious.

Yuki Tsukumo immediately realized how serious this was.

No way... could there really be a Cursed Spirit representing "death"?

But that was way too absurd.

How could a concept as abstract and all-encompassing as death give birth to a Cursed Spirit?

This had to be fake!

Yet as she looked at those old fossils, all wearing such grave expressions,

Yuki Tsukumo's heart skipped a beat.

Oh no. It seemed to be real!

Ignoring Yuki Tsukumo's increasingly ugly expression,

the Jujutsu Higher-Ups continued, "We are not the only ones who have wondered whether death could give birth to a Cursed Spirit."

"Our predecessors, those ancients from hundreds or even thousands of years ago, had similar suspicions."

"However, this theory was never proven, because no one had ever seen a Cursed Spirit born from death."

"If we had to name one, perhaps the only possibility would be the legendary Izanami."

Izanami, the mother of the gods in myth, ruler of Yomi, and a goddess said to command death.

If there was anyone in Japan's history and mythology who was most likely to be the "Death Curse Spirit," it could only be her.

By now, Yuki Tsukumo was completely numb.

Hadn't they called her here to carry out a mission?

Then hurry up and tell her the mission already!

Instead of saying anything useful, they were just dumping a whole lecture on her.

What the hell did they mean by this?!

They were making the hairs on the back of her neck stand up.

She was terrified that, in the next second, these old men would tell her to go fight Izanami.

Was she even qualified to fight Izanami?

It wasn't as though she was some great deity like Amaterasu.

Just as Yuki Tsukumo was about to turn around and run,

the Higher-Ups finally got to the point.

"Whether Izanami truly existed can no longer be verified. But unfortunately, after our confirmation and Lord Tengen's affirmation—"

"the Death Curse Spirit truly exists, and it has already been born in Japan!"

At that moment, Yuki Tsukumo felt like someone who had just finished listening to an entire ghost story, only to suddenly learn in the next second that ghosts really existed.

Her entire body trembled several times in fright.

Then she hurriedly said, "How is that possible? How could such an absurd Cursed Spirit really exist?"

"You're joking with me, right? You're lying to me, aren't you?"

At that moment, Yuki Tsukumo would rather those old men were lying to her.

She might have gotten a little angry, but she wouldn't have been scared.

Unfortunately...

Right before Yuki Tsukumo's eyes, the Higher-Ups shook their heads.

Then they quickly added, "This has been confirmed by Lord Tengen."

"Lord Tengen's information cannot possibly be wrong!"

At that point, Yuki Tsukumo completely gave up.

She didn't trust the Higher-Ups, but could she possibly distrust Tengen?

Why were so many Cursed Spirits born in Japan?

Why were Japan's sorcerers and Cursed Spirits generally so much stronger than those in other regions?

The reason was simple: Tengen!

Tengen's exact origins were unknown. All anyone knew was that he had lived for a very, very long time.

At the same time, due to his unique technique, he was known as "the Omniscient One."

It was said that there was nothing in all of Japan that Tengen did not know.

Therefore, any information confirmed by Tengen was one hundred percent true.

And so, when Yuki Tsukumo learned that Tengen had confirmed that the "Death Curse Spirit" truly existed and had already been born in Japan,

only one thought remained in her mind.

She was so screwed!

The Death Curse Spirit was undoubtedly the pinnacle of all Cursed Spirits.

It was practically a god born among Cursed Spirits.

If a Cursed Spirit like that could be born, it could only mean that the end of the world was near.

But Yuki Tsukumo quickly pulled herself together.

She looked up at the Higher-Ups. "Just tell me its current location and condition."

"At worst, I'll die with some dignity!"

With things having reached this point, how could Yuki Tsukumo not know why these people had summoned her?

They wanted her to fight the Death Curse Spirit. Then she would fight it!

What was there to be afraid of?

Seeing this, the Jujutsu Higher-Ups quickly told her about the Death Curse Spirit—Ronawa.

After hearing everything, only one thought remained in Yuki Tsukumo's mind.

That guy Satoru Gojo was seriously insane!