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

"Satoru, I heard that Satoshi and Zenin Toji went to the Zenin estate?"

After sending word to Ieiri Inamichi, the old man shifted his attention to Satoshi's whereabouts.

Satoru nodded.

"The material for my Senbonzakura came from the Zenin Clan. Satoshi wanted to see what else they had stored away in their armory…"

"Besides, he also agreed to forge a Zanpakutō for Toji."

Hearing this, the Gojo Clan Head nodded slightly before turning his gaze to Shunichi.

"It seems Satoshi is quite fond of Zenin Toji. After spending time with him, what do you think of him?"

Though Satoshi and Satoru had the Six Eyes, making them highly observant, the elder still wanted the opinion of the more experienced Gojo Shunichi.

"He's strong. Really strong."

The old man was a little surprised by the response.

He had expected Shunichi to comment on Toji's personality or motives, not bluntly state his overwhelming strength.

After all, Gojo Shunichi was already a Grade 1 Sorcerer, among the top combatants in Jujutsu society.

For someone of his caliber to acknowledge Toji's strength so openly…

"Isn't Zenin Toji a bearer of Heavenly Restriction? How could he be that strong when he has no cursed energy?"

The old man had never encountered a truly powerful sorcerer with zero cursed energy before.

In all the Gojo Clan's historical records, there had never been a notable figure who possessed Heavenly Restriction to this degree.

To him, it had always seemed like more of a handicap than a gift.

Shunichi met the elder's gaze and nodded solemnly.

"Zenin Toji is terrifyingly strong. If it ever came down to a life-or-death fight, even if I fully mastered Suzumushi, I wouldn't stand a chance."

"No matter what I did, I'd be completely dead."

His words shocked the old man.

He had expected Toji to be powerful, but he had never imagined that Shunichi, one of the Gojo Clan's most skilled swordsmen would admit defeat so decisively.

"My Lord, I don't think we can say for certain whether Heavenly Restriction is a curse or a blessing."

"But one thing is undeniable, Young Master Satoshi has an incredible eye for people."

"Zenin Toji is, without a doubt, the most talented warrior in the Zenin Clan. If they fail to recognize his value, it's their loss."

"Right now, Satoshi and Toji have a strong friendship. It was Toji who took down the cursed spirit that possessed Kotetsu's body with a single punch."

"To instantly kill a Grade 1 Cursed Spirit… That alone speaks volumes about his capabilities."

The old man fell into deep thought.

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While the elder contemplated this revelation, Satoru spoke up.

"Satoshi seems to care about Toji a lot."

"I don't think it's just because they both have Heavenly Restriction. Honestly, it feels like Satoshi understands Toji better than Toji himself does…"

"Over the past two days, Shunichi and I have been training under Toji. The improvement we've seen is insane."

"And, believe it or not, Toji actually agreed to a request from Satoshi in exchange for his Zanpakutō."

The elder's expression stiffened slightly.

To Satoshi, a Zanpakutō was his most valuable asset.

And yet, he had willingly offered one to Toji, simply to build a connection.

That meant Satoshi had recognized Toji's worth long before he even met him.

"What's more…"

"Satoshi himself is also a bearer of Heavenly Restriction."

"If he learns how Toji controls it, then he'll have a second trump card besides his Zanpakutō."

Satoru's words made the old man close his eyes in contemplation.

At this moment, no one except Toji and Satoshi truly understood the full potential of Heavenly Restriction.

However, in the eyes of the Gojo Clan's upper echelon, Heavenly Restriction was no longer just a flaw.

Once, the elder had regretted that Satoshi was born without cursed energy.

But now…

Heavenly Restriction seemed like an even greater advantage than having cursed power.

Is this a sign from fate?

Did the heavens choose Satoshi to be the future head of the Gojo Clan?

The old man slowly opened his eyes, glancing at Satoru.

After a moment of silence, he turned to Shunichi and spoke in a measured tone.

"Satoru. Shunichi."

Both of them nodded, awaiting his instructions.

"Right now, you are the only two who possess a Zanpakutō. That means Satoshi places his trust in you above all others."

"You've experienced their power firsthand. And you understand that many—sorcerers, curse users, even cursed spirits will covet them."

"Until the day Satoru becomes the strongest sorcerer… until Satoshi demonstrates absolute power… attempts on his life will keep coming."

"Satoru, you must continue training your Limitless Cursed Technique."

"Shunichi, you must keep perfecting your kendo skills."

"Satoshi is the future of the Gojo Clan. We can't always rely on Zenin Toji to protect him.

"At the end of the day, Toji is a Zenin, not a Gojo."

"You two are the ones Satoshi can truly rely on."

The elder's words were carefully chosen.

Though Satoru always insisted that he didn't care about becoming Clan Head, the position that was meant for him was now shifting toward his brother.

The old man wasn't sure how Satoru truly felt about that.

So, every chance he got, he used subtle nudges to help Satoru sort out his feelings, while reinforcing the bond between him and Satoshi.

"Clan Head, you don't need to worry. I will protect Satoshi."

A rare sense of conviction flashed through Satoru's Six Eyes.

Beside him, Shunichi nodded just as firmly.

He understood the elder's intentions.

The true future of the Gojo Clan rested with Gojo Satoru and Gojo Satoshi.

As long as there was no conflict between them, the Gojo Clan would remain unshakable for the next fifty years.

Two pairs of the Six Eyes.

With them, the Gojo Clan would reign supreme.

And Shunichi would eliminate any threat that dared to challenge them.

Even if it cost him his life.

(To be continued.)

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