Jujutsu Kaisen: I Have A Gardevoir

At this point, things have progressed to the stage where the dust should settle.

Apart from Suguru Geto and Naoya Zen'in, the results can be considered a win-win for everyone else.

Next, those who should go home will go home, and those who need to form teams will form teams.

Logically speaking, Akira belongs to the "going home" group. However, before heading back, he suddenly came up with a bold idea and quietly sent a voice recording to that close confidant big sister.

As expected, after the old butler arranged nearby accommodations and left, Yuki Tsukumo came by for a visit.

As soon as she walked in, she assumed the same posture as when she teased Naoya Zen'in before, leaning forward and poking at Akira's chest.

"Having a little sister who is completely devoted still doesn't satisfy you, and now you've come looking for this big sister who understands your heart. You're really a greedy person, Akira-little-bro."

Don't call me little bro, where am I small—Akira silently complained.

Yuki Tsukumo gave a couple of "hmm" sounds: "Not small at all, then how about big bro?"

What a female rogue, I give up, thought Akira.

"You really can hear it, huh."

"This is my signature skill." Yuki Tsukumo smiled smugly. "What about you, can you hear me?"

"If it's a Pokémon's thoughts, yes. If it's a human's, not really."

Akira shook his head and confessed truthfully. Humans' thoughts are a hundred times more complicated than those of Pokémon.

"So that means it's still derived from 'Pokémon Handling Technique.' Or perhaps the term 'Pokémon Handling Technique' is actually a misdirection, similar to Aoi's 'Boogie Woogie.'"

"..."

"Hit the mark, didn't I? The definition of 'Pokémon' is fine, and the 'Technique' part is just a naming convention. That leaves the 'Handling'—but your relationship with Pokémon isn't really 'handling'… If I'm not mistaken, it's not 'handle,' it's 'create,' as in creating entirely new Pokémon."

"..." Big sis, do you have to be this sharp?

"Don't show that kind of face. Playing tricks with 'Jujutsu Explanation' is something I taught little Aoi. Besides, I happen to know a little more about Pokémon than others."

Yuki Tsukumo made a classic hand gesture, showing a small gap between her thumb and index finger. Seemingly close, but in reality separated by Satoru Gojo's "Infinity."

Akira cupped his hands respectfully: Your bosom is big, you have the final say. Please spare me.

Yuki Tsukumo really did let it go, straightening her posture and saying: "Speak, what business do you have with big sis? Is it related to Pokémon?"

"It has nothing to do with Pokémon."

"Then it's about a woman."

"..." Big sis, you're godlike.

"Hit the mark again, huh? Is it the girl next door, or do you have someone else you want me to 'take care' of?"

"It's a bit related to Mai Zen'in, but it has more to do with her older sister."

"Sister combo meal?"

One must admit, Yuki Tsukumo really understands people—enough to drive one crazy.

"Big sis, can we have a proper conversation? I want to discuss serious matters."

"I think a sister combo meal is more on point. But since I'm here, I'll at least listen to your 'serious matter.' Hopefully it won't bore me. It's already close to midnight, gotta sleep soon. Staying up late is bad for the skin."

Yuki Tsukumo crossed her legs and sat down on the large bed right in the center of the room.

Yes, a large bed.

Akira's room is a large-bed room, a luxurious 2m x 2.2m big bed.

This shows that the old butler really knows what he's doing.

Of course, given the old butler's usual style, Yuki Tsukumo and Mai Zen'in's rooms are probably equally spacious, so there's nothing to criticize.

After all, a bigger bed is more comfortable for both proper sleep and improper sleep.

Even if you don't sleep and just roll around on the bed out of boredom, it's still quite fun.

Ahem, digressing too far, back to the main topic.

Akira does indeed have serious business to discuss: "You said you want all of humanity to break free from the shackles of cursed energy—can you give me some hint about your specific direction?"

"I didn't expect you to be interested in this."

Yuki Tsukumo looked at Akira with some surprise.

This isn't the first time she's mentioned this to people, but most Jujutsu Sorcerers show no interest, and many even openly oppose it.

The reason is simple: without cursed energy, Jujutsu Sorcerers cease to exist, and that's essentially destroying their livelihood.

Even if you're a Special Grade, there's no room for negotiation on this matter.

Yuki Tsukumo doesn't want to deal with the Jujutsu Alliance, and likewise, the Jujutsu Alliance doesn't want to deal with her.

"If you really want to talk about this, then I'm suddenly not sleepy. I've spent more than ten years making various attempts. Currently, the most viable approach I've found is to use 'Cursed Binding Vows' and 'Contracts and Exchanges'—using cursed energy in exchange for other aspects."

"For example, that 'Heavenly Tyrant' Toji Fushiguro?" Akira's eyes flashed.

"You know about him, that makes it easier. He changed his surname to Fushiguro, right? Those brainless Zen'in folks actually let such a precious gem slip away.

Cursed energy completely zeroed out—he's utterly free from the shackles of cursed energy. I scoured the entire world and only found that one example. I really wanted to study him, but unfortunately he ditched me."

"You never considered capturing him? With your strength, it shouldn't be impossible."

"If I really wanted to, I could, but I don't like forcing others. And that man was extremely cunning. As a price for losing cursed energy, he gained extreme resistance to Jujutsu. Becoming his enemy would have been very troublesome—though it's pointless to say this now; he's been dead for years, such a pity.

Because of his death, I once considered taking a route similar to Geto-kun's, but in the end, the first path was still more suitable."

"What if I say there is another similar existence?" Akira smiled slightly and got to the main point.

"Just 'similar' isn't enough." Yuki Tsukumo sighed and waved her hand. "I've seen a few reverse 'Heavenly Restriction' cases. Other than that 'Heavenly Tyrant,' the rest only managed to reduce their cursed energy to a normal human's level. The little Mai's older sister you mentioned should be of that type. I encountered a young girl during my previous visit to the Zen'in family—probably her."

In order to achieve her goal, Yuki Tsukumo's dedication is no less than Satoru Gojo's, casting a wide net and focusing on key targets without a moment's rest.

"Yes, as you said." Akira didn't hide it, "Maki Zen'in currently doesn't have completely zero cursed energy, and her physical strength also doesn't match that of her older male relative. But Maki is different from others: she's one of twins, identical twins."

"Twins—wait, identical twins?" The always composed and strong-willed big sister suddenly stood up. "The younger sister has Jujutsu, and the older sister is a reverse Heavenly Restriction?"

Seeing her reaction, Akira knew he'd found the right person: "You really know about it."

"How could I not know? Since ancient times, twins have been considered an ominous sign in the Jujutsu world. Whenever twins are born, the inheritance of Jujutsu may face problems—either Jujutsu differentiation or the cessation of a technique's lineage. Only with the advent of genetic science has the principle behind this phenomenon slowly come to light."

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