Inside the technical college's vast, old-fashioned library, Ye Chuan casually leafed through a jujutsu text recording ancient Barrier Ninjutsu.
Beside him, assistant supervisor Kiyotaka Ijichi's nervous voice rang out as he briefed Itadori, Fushiguro, and Kugisaki on their mission.
"According to intelligence sent back by the 'Windows,' several mysterious deaths recently occurred in succession beneath Yasohachi Bridge in West Tokyo City."
"The victims all died horribly, and extremely strong traces of cursed spirit residue remained on their bodies."
As Ye Chuan listened to Ijichi's briefing, he offered a different assessment inwardly.
A series of mysterious deaths beneath Yasohachi Bridge?
He thought to himself, a flicker of understanding passing through his dark eyes.
If I remember correctly, this incident should be connected to the nine Special Grade Cursed Objects created by Noritoshi Kamo, the 'most evil Jujutsu Sorcerer in history'—the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings.
Half-human, half-curse hybrids born from forcibly coupling human women with cursed spirits...
A cold smile of a researcher's interest curled Ye Chuan's lips.
Perfect. I'll go see them for myself. These unique specimens might be quite helpful in improving the Undead Creation Magic in the [Ainz] legacy.
Just then, a familiar figure silently appeared behind him.
"Yo! Ye Chuan!"
As irreverent as ever, Satoru Gojo rested a hand on Ye Chuan's shoulder. Wearing a flippant smile, he asked him a favor:
"Although this mission only involves a grade-two cursed spirit, for some reason, I keep feeling there might be a few unexpected surprises."
"So, could I trouble you to act as a guardian for our adorable first-years and go take a look with Yuji and the others?"
"As for me, I've been a little busy lately, and I really can't help worrying."
Ye Chuan looked at Satoru Gojo, who claimed to be worried but actually wanted nothing