Heavenly Restriction User of the Gojo Clan: I Refuse to Be Cut in Half

Without small steps, one cannot reach a thousand miles; without small streams, one cannot form a river or sea.

This was something we learned during our nine years of compulsory education in our previous life.

For Satoshi, the more experience sources he had, the better, and the sooner he could activate the Borrowed Sword Function, the better...

It was a pity that such a simple thought of his was seen as something special in the eyes of others.

After all, Zanpakutō were an extremely rare existence in the world of jujutsu.

Excluding Suzumushi, which was currently in Shunichi's possession, both Toji and Satoru's Zanpakutō had been at their own request.

But now, Satoshi had personally offered to forge a Zanpakutō for Shoko.

It would be strange if this didn't look suspicious.

As the three men eyed him with scrutiny, Satoshi finally noticed Shoko's flushed face. No matter how slow he was, he realized the situation.

"Uh, I was just trying to say…"

He hesitated for a moment.

He had done something that led to a misunderstanding. But if he clarified it now, would it hurt Shoko's feelings?

If I suddenly explain that this isn't what they think, wouldn't that be a little too cruel?

Thinking of this, Satoshi shook his head helplessly and chose not to clarify. Instead, he simply replied:

"Shoko and I are friends! It's only natural that I forge a Zanpakutō for her."

"Besides, Satoru, Toji—whether or not you asked me, I would've made one for you anyway, right?"

Feeling that the atmosphere was becoming a little awkward, he added that last sentence as a way to smooth things over.

Satoru nodded in agreement. As Satoshi's brother, it was a given that he should have a Zanpakutō.

Toji, however, just smirked in disbelief.

"Oh? Well, since you're going to forge a Zanpakutō for me, that means my previous agreement with you is void now, right?"

Seeing Toji trying to get something for free, Satoshi immediately counterattacked.

"Toji, you're an adult! A man should stand by his word."

"You can't go back on a promise just because it's convenient for you."

Hearing Satoshi's response, Toji sighed in resignation.

This brat from the Gojo family was already this persistent.

Still, he didn't dislike Satoshi's personality.

"Alright, alright. I get it. But the next Zanpakutō you forge has to be mine. Shoko can wait."

Toji no longer dwelled on their previous deal.

After all, these Zanpakutō were Satoshi's creations, and he had no right to demand anything.

His only condition was that no one should cut in line.

"Of course. Even if I wanted to forge a Zanpakutō for Shoko, I don't have the materials right now."

"Let's go to the Zenin estate first and see what we can find. Maybe we'll come across a cursed tool suitable for her."

Satoshi nodded, fully intending to make Shoko a Borrowed Sword User as soon as possible.

Another experience source wouldn't hurt.

As for what kind of Zanpakutō to forge for her?

Satoshi already had a plan in mind.

Shoko specialized in Reverse Cursed Technique, which made her incredibly skilled at healing—but weak in direct combat.

Her Zanpakutō needed to serve two purposes:

1. Enhance her healing abilities, making her an even stronger support.

2. Give her a means of self-defense, so she could fight back if she ever found herself in a crisis.

The perfect choice was the Zanpakutō of Unohana Retsu, the former captain of the 4th Division of the Gotei 13—Minazuki.

Minazuki's Shikai would allow Shoko to further amplify her healing abilities.

And once she reached Bankai, it's power was not to be underestimated.

In Satoshi's opinion, this was the most suitable Zanpakutō for her.

However, Minazuki was a special type of Zanpakutō, one that functioned as a living being.

Forging it wouldn't be easy.

To create Minazuki, he would need to find the right cursed tools to serve as forging materials.

And that… was the biggest challenge at the moment.

After all, even though his Shinigami Fusion System allowed him to forge Zanpakutō, it did not give him the ability to create cursed tools out of thin air.

For now, it would take time before Minazuki could come to life.

...

While Satoshi was deep in thought about Minazuki, he suddenly felt an itchy sensation on his pinky finger.

Looking down, he saw that Shoko was gently treating him, her face slightly flushed, completely different from her earlier irritation.

Meanwhile, Satoru and Toji were watching with knowing smirks, their expressions almost maternal.

Satoshi had a bad feeling.

If I give them another second, they're probably going to start shouting—"We ship it!"

Sure enough…

No matter what world you're in, no matter what kind of people you meet…

Everyone loves a good romance rumor.

…

"Young Master Satoshi, let me accompany you to the Zenin estate. Your safety—"

Shunichi's expression was full of concern.

Satoshi, however, shook his head.

"When I came to the Gojo estate before, I didn't have any guards with me. As one of the Three Great Families, the Zenin clan wouldn't dare do anything to me."

At that moment, he glanced at Toji and smirked.

"Besides, isn't Toji going with me? With him by my side, who do I need to be afraid of?"

Shunichi followed Satoshi's gaze, looking up at the towering Toji.

Then he fell silent.

If Toji was the threat, there was no way he could protect Satoshi.

Luckily, Toji and Satoshi were on good terms.

My presence really wouldn't make a difference…

As for Satoru, after three days of training, he was completely drained.

The heir of the Six Eyes, a once-in-a-generation prodigy, had zero interest in visiting the Zenin estate.

And when it came to selecting cursed tools, he couldn't help Satoshi in the slightest.

So, he simply lay there, pretending to be dead.

…

After resting for a while, taking a shower, and changing into fresh clothes, Satoshi and Toji finally departed from the Gojo estate.

Their destination—the Zenin Clan.

However, lurking in the shadows outside the Gojo compound, a figure had been waiting for three days.

Gojo Kotetsu.

His bloodshot eyes and pale complexion betrayed the toll this mission had taken on him.

But now, the chance he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

This time, his target was Gojo Satoshi.

He had to carry out Kamo's orders, to eliminate Satoshi before it was too late.

At this moment, Gojo Kotetsu was no longer acting of his own free will.

The Gojo Kotetsu that once existed…

…was now nothing more than a hollow shell.

(To be continued.)

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