jujutsu Kaisen: The Heavenly Restriction

Following the Gojo family's attendants into the main hall, Zenin Toji noticed that other guests had already arrived before them.

On one side of the hall, a girl with brown hair tied into a bun sat alone, with no one accompanying her, appearing rather lonely. However, she remained completely composed, ignoring the whispers around her as she casually enjoyed the snacks on the table.

Beside the girl, a young man also sat alone at a separate table. From time to time, he exchanged glances with the brown-haired girl, and then both of them resumed eating their snacks.

Strange people.

Upon entering the main hall, Zenin Ogi glanced at the peculiar duo but quickly lost interest. He went off to find familiar faces from the Gojo family, eager to learn more about the Six Eyes.

Meanwhile, Zenin Toji, Zenin Jinichi, and Zenin Shinsuke followed the attendants and took their assigned seats.

The hall was bustling with people. Rather than an official exchange, the event felt more like a gathering of jujutsu families. However, since the Zenin and Gojo families were the most prominent among them, outsiders would likely perceive it as a direct meeting between the two clans.

Waiting was always tedious. Five minutes after sitting down, Zenin Toji was already feeling bored. After getting permission from an attendant, he temporarily stepped outside to get some fresh air.

"I have a question. The young man and girl sitting across from us—who are they? They seem to be jujutsu sorcerers as well, right?"

Zenin Toji casually inquired about the individuals inside the hall.

As a member of the Zenin family, he was afforded a certain level of respect within the Gojo household. Since there was no reason for secrecy, the attendant answered his question.

"Today, Lord Ieri is visiting the estate to perform Reverse Cursed Technique treatment for the head of the household. The young lady you saw is his daughter, Ieri Shoko."

"As for the young man, he is a distant relative of the Gojo family, Lord Okkotsu. I heard that he has been traveling around Japan, broadening his knowledge. This time, he made a special visit to check on Gojo Satoru and Gojo Kensei."

Hearing this, Zenin Toji nodded and lit a cigarette.

"Ieri and Okkotsu, huh?"

He didn't know much about either family. The Ieri clan was somewhat familiar—known for their expertise in Reverse Cursed Technique healing. But as for the Okkotsu family, he had never heard of them.

Since when did the Gojo family have such distant relatives?

Zenin Toji entertained the thought for a moment before brushing it aside. To him, anything related to jujutsu sorcerers was irrelevant. If not for his older brother dragging him along, he wouldn't have attended this gathering at all.

As he strolled aimlessly, distancing himself from the main hall, fine snowflakes drifted down onto his hair. He paid them no mind, appearing completely relaxed and unbothered.

The cigarette between his lips had accumulated a long trail of ash, yet he made no effort to flick it away.

"Hm?"

Just as Zenin Toji was about to turn back, he suddenly noticed three figures walking along another path.

A tall middle-aged man held an umbrella, sheltering two identical white-haired children beneath it.

—"Those must be the two Six Eyes of the Gojo family. Seeing them in person, they really are just kids."

Zenin Toji took in the sight of Gojo Satoru and Gojo Kensei from behind, gripping his cigarette between his fingers as he exhaled a ring of smoke.

But in the next second, both boys under the umbrella turned around simultaneously, their piercing blue eyes locking onto him.

The cold sharpness in their gaze made Zenin Toji's heart skip a beat.

—"So this is the Heavenly Eyes? Even though I was standing behind them, they still noticed me so easily."

—"The Six Eyes of the Gojo family truly live up to their reputation."

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On the other side, Gojo Satoru and Gojo Kensei both reacted subtly upon spotting Zenin Toji in the distance.

"Lord Satoru, Lord Kensei, is something wrong?"

Gojo Shunichi, holding an umbrella, looked at the two boys in confusion. He followed their gaze but saw nothing unusual.

"That guy just now gave me a slight sense of danger."

Gojo Satoru frowned. He could clearly sense that the young man had absolutely no cursed energy, yet for some reason, he still felt a faint threat from him.

Ever since he had mastered the Limitless Technique, he rarely experienced this kind of foreboding sensation.

That man wasn't from the Gojo family. Judging by the crest on his kimono, he was from the Zenin clan. But was there really someone that powerful in the Zenin family?

Doubt crept into Gojo Satoru's mind.

Beside him, Gojo Kensei, holding his Shirayuki sword, simply shook his head with a helpless smile.

He hadn't expected to be present for the legendary first meeting between Gojo Satoru and Zenin Toji.

Being suddenly noticed by both him and Satoru must have left a lasting impression on Toji.

The vision of the Six Eyes was simply too overpowered, granting them a massive advantage in battle.

"Don't worry about it, Satoru! Maybe that person will become our friend someday. I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of him in the future..."

Gojo Kensei joked with a grin.

This so-called "Heavenly Restriction Tyrant" was one of Gojo Satoru's greatest adversaries. In fact, many believed that Gojo Satoru's potential love interest, Amanai Riko, had met her tragic end at Zenin Toji's hands.

Toji even held a grudge against Satoru for taking his "wife" away.

Of course, these were just theories from spectators. But there was no doubt that Zenin Toji played a significant role in Gojo Satoru's life.

One could even argue that Satoru's transformation, Geto Suguru's eventual downfall, and their ultimate separation all stemmed from the mission where Zenin Toji assassinated the Star Plasma Vessel.

"Oh? Sounds like you've taken quite a liking to him, Kensei. Judging by the way things are going, he'll probably show up at the gathering. If we get a chance, let's introduce ourselves."

With that single remark from Gojo Kensei, Gojo Satoru's prior concerns instantly vanished.

The two of them now had something far worse to worry about—

A family gathering.

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