jujutsu Kaisen: The Heavenly Restriction

— "This shouldn't be happening. Zenin Toji is just an ordinary person, a bearer of Heavenly Restriction. He doesn't have a special cursed tool like the one Lord Kensei has. How could he force Satoru to use his Unlimited Void to block him?"

— "An ordinary person with no cursed energy, and yet, he makes Satoru feel threatened?"

Gojo Shinichi felt a surge of shock in his heart, but his face remained calm as he nodded slightly at Gojo Kensei.

After their previous bet, Gojo Shinichi had realized that Gojo Kensei thought in a very unique way, and was extremely mature in both his reasoning and his approach to life.

Since Gojo Kensei had made this decision, then Zenin Toji, as he had said, must really have no ill intentions.

Perhaps this was really just a friendly spar between two people?

After all, both the Zenin and Gojo families were part of the Three Great Families, and it was unimaginable that Zenin Toji would send a direct descendant of his family to attack the Six Eyes of the Gojo family.

But… Gojo Kensei and Zenin Toji were friends?

The word "friends" sounded odd coming from a young man and an adult.

Yet, thinking about Gojo Kensei's mature character, Gojo Shinichi felt that it might not be impossible after all.

…

"Satoru, let me handle the communication with our new friend."

Gojo Kensei, holding Shirayuki, patted Gojo Satoru on the shoulder.

This battle was between two people with Heavenly Restriction; there was no need for the Heavenly Chosen One of the jujutsu world to get involved.

"You're sure about this? Kensei, don't underestimate him. He doesn't have cursed energy, but he's really strong."

Gojo Satoru looked doubtful. Although he didn't sense any hostility from Zenin Toji, suddenly being attacked like that still felt a bit disrespectful.

As for Gojo Kensei choosing to face Zenin Toji himself, he wasn't overly worried. He believed that with Shirayuki in his hand, Gojo Kensei wouldn't lose to Zenin Toji.

"Yes, Satoru! This is just a test of my strength by our new friend. If I don't respond, that would be rude."

Gojo Kensei nodded with a smile.

"Besides, help me cover the surroundings! Who knows, the materials for your future Zanpakutō might depend on Zenin Toji."

In the original world, Zenin Toji had access to many cursed tools. Perhaps he had some special way of acquiring them.

Gojo Kensei's low murmur made Gojo Satoru smile with excitement.

Although he didn't fully understand why Gojo Kensei said that, anything related to his future Zanpakutō was worth looking into.

Gojo Satoru gave Zenin Toji a deep look, moved aside, and while helping Gojo Kensei secure the area, he also sent away some onlookers.

…

Seeing Gojo Kensei's actions, Zenin Toji narrowed his eyes, a little surprised.

He hadn't expected Gojo Kensei to make such a decision. What gave him the confidence to think he could defeat him?

A smile tugged at the corner of Zenin Toji's mouth, finding this child rather amusing.

Even though Gojo Kensei had begun to develop his Heavenly Restriction to enhance his physicality, the age gap was still a disadvantage.

Zenin Toji had lived many more years, his body fully matured, while Gojo Kensei, still in his youth, could never be his match.

As for Shirayuki, the mysterious cursed tool Gojo Kensei wielded?

Zenin Toji had already seen through it. As long as he avoided the technique embedded within Shirayuki, Gojo Kensei would be nothing more than fish on the chopping block.

Since Gojo Kensei had chosen this path, then it would be his crushing defeat that would prove his ability to become friends with Zenin Toji.

The smile on Zenin Toji's face grew colder.

And the cold aura radiating from Shirayuki in Gojo Kensei's hand grew stronger.

…

"Shoko, make sure to step back a bit! This upcoming battle is unlike any other."

Beside them, Otokawa Yuujin gently pulled Ieri Shoko back, sensing the immense cursed energy from Gojo Kensei and Zenin Toji.

The battle between them was going to be extraordinary. This wasn't a typical jujutsu battle — this time, the protagonists weren't sorcerers, but two Heavenly Restriction bearers, both without any cursed energy.

Otokawa Yuujin had a strong feeling that this fight might influence the future structure of the jujutsu world.

"Yuujin! I think Gojo Kensei is in danger. The Zenin family member is really strong. Gojo Kensei might not be able to handle him."

Ieri Shoko showed a worried expression. She didn't want her new friend to suffer a crushing defeat.

"Yes, Zenin Toji is a major threat, but Shoko, please trust Gojo Kensei. I believe he has his own trump card."

"Zenin Shinsuke couldn't force Gojo Kensei to reveal his hidden strength. I think Zenin Toji is much stronger, and he's going to force Gojo Kensei to show more of his abilities!"

Otokawa Yuujin was excited, watching the two of them intently, almost hoping for chaos to break out.

"Do you really think so?"

Ieri Shoko still looked serious, but at this point, all she could do was silently watch the course of the battle unfold.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Gojo Satoru and Gojo Shinichi sat on the ground in the same posture, waiting for what was about to happen.

As the cold wind blew, everyone felt the stillness of the winter snow for a brief moment.

The next second, a massive snowstorm erupted from Zenin Toji's position.

It was clear that Gojo Kensei had made the first move. A surprise attack — if Zenin Toji was hit by the snowstorm, the battle could end right there.

"First Dance: Moon White!"

This time, Gojo Kensei didn't say the words aloud. Instead, he released the corresponding technique through Shirayuki without chanting.

This silent method of combat proved that Gojo Kensei's control over Shirayuki had reached a whole new level.

"Useless, Gojo Kensei! As a bearer of Heavenly Restriction, you should know… my speed is far beyond what your ice and snow can keep up with."

Zenin Toji's voice echoed from all directions, shocking the onlookers.

They were stunned by Zenin Toji's speed, and they were also wondering why he kept referring to Heavenly Restriction.

Wasn't Heavenly Restriction a curse on jujutsu sorcerers?

Why did it seem like it was some kind of special ability to the two of them?

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