Perhaps it was the alcohol, but Tsuchimiya Utata gradually let down his guard, and the two conversed more freely.
Eichi gave him the impression not of a restless Young Man, but more of an old friend who understood him.
"I don't have my wife's Physique, so I can't command Byakuei for extended periods..."
Through Tsuchimiya Utata's narration, Eichi learned why Inugami Shiraei caused Jujutsu Sorcerers to have short lifespans.
The Byakuei Shikigami, currently commanded by the Tsuchimiya Family through generations, was originally a Special Grade Cursed Spirit born from the Special Grade cursed tool, sesshoseki.
The first Tsuchimiya Family Head, who defeated the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Byakuei, and the first Head of the Isayama Family, who similarly defeated the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Nue, were good friends.
Together, they researched a Technique to activate the cursed tools left by Nue and Byakuei and use them as Shikigami.
The first Head of the Isayama Family forged the cursed tool left by the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Nue into a cursed tool, capable of summoning a Grade 1 Shikigami Nue to assist in combat.
The Tsuchimiya Family Head, however, chose a different method.
They would embed the cursed tool into the Jujutsu Sorcerer's body, commanding the Shikigami Byakuei by Fusing with the cursed tool.
In this way, depending on the Jujutsu Sorcerer's Physique and strength, Byakuei's power would fluctuate between Grade 2 and Special Grade. If a life-or-death crisis arose, Byakuei could be fully unleashed to display Special Grade power. The Seal left by the first Family Head on the sesshoseki would re-Seal Byakuei back into the sesshoseki after a certain period.
It is said that 400 years ago, the Tsuchimiya Family produced a Genius capable of unleashing Byakuei's power to Special Grade.
For a long time after the Gojo Family's Six Eyes and the Zen'in Family's Ten Shadows Technique mutually annihilated each other, no Jujutsu Sorcerer of Special Grade strength was born.
So, these brothers thought they were capable and wanted to expand the Tsuchimiya Family's influence outward.
As a result, they were beaten to death by a Young Man who heard the news, carried a long staff, and used lightning-attribute Jujutsu.
From the results, both approaches had their advantages and disadvantages.
The first Head of the Isayama Family's method provided the Family with a stable Grade 1 Shikigami, stabilizing the lower limit.
The first Tsuchimiya Family Head's method, however, lowered the Tsuchimiya Family's lower limit while increasing its upper limit.
The reason why those who inherited the Shikigami Byakuei in the Tsuchimiya Family had short lifespans became clear at this point.
They died from the erosion of the sesshoseki.
This can be referenced by the situation of Choso, Kechizu, and Eso's Incarnation.
Similarly, after swallowing Special Grade cursed tools, the three's Incarnated bodies were quickly eroded and taken over by the Special Grade cursed tools. Their bodies were transformed into the original forms of Choso, Kechizu, and Eso, and their Souls were suppressed.
Although it is unknown what methods the first Tsuchimiya Family Head used to slow down this process, to use Byakuei's power, one must endure the erosion of the Special Grade cursed tool sesshoseki.
Finally, before the Special Grade cursed tool completely took over the body, the next round of inheritance rituals would begin.
"My compatibility with Byakuei isn't good, but my wife is different; she has a special Physique and is the best candidate to inherit Byakuei."
Is it a special Physique like Yuji Itadori and Kurusu Hana?
Kurusu Hana is one of the Culling Game Players, and the Angel inside her is a Jujutsu Sorcerer from a thousand years ago.
"Originally, with my wife and me, Kagura could have lived a normal life for at least 30 years, but my wife..."
"That's why I had no choice but to force Kagura to grow up quickly, to grow strong enough to inherit Byakuei, and to grow strong enough to protect herself."
Hearing this, Eichi finally understood why Tsuchimiya Utata was so strict with Tsuchimiya Kagura.
This clumsy father was using every method he could think of to accelerate his daughter's growth as much as possible.
Sending his daughter to the Isayama Family was probably also for this reason, so that Isayama Yellow Springs and Tsuchimiya Kagura could support each other in the future.
Thinking of this, Eichi suddenly felt a little emotional.
Look at these two fathers; they are both doing their best to love their children and pave the way for them.
Then look at those non-incinerable trash in the Zen'in Family.
How can the difference between people be so vast?
Looking at the slightly tipsy Tsuchimiya Utata, Eichi stayed with this clumsy father, who had no choice but to shoulder the responsibilities of a Family Head and provide for his daughter, chatting for a long time.
Finally, he himself returned to his room, feeling quite drunk.
Initially, he didn't get drunk because he was secretly cheating with Reverse Cursed Technique, but later, Eichi also stopped the Reverse Cursed Technique and accompanied Tsuchimiya Utata in thoroughly venting the bitterness he had held in his heart.
The next day, at Eichi's invitation, Tsuchimiya Utata came to the residence arranged for Eichi by the Isayama Family.
"Eichi, this is..."
Tsuchimiya Utata looked at the mature woman who appeared before him.
"Let me introduce you, this is Medea, also a Jujutsu Sorcerer with Special Grade strength."
Upon hearing "Special Grade strength," Tsuchimiya Utata was surprised.
However, because he maintained a poker face, his surprise did not show on his face.
"Hello, Ms. Medea."
"Hello, Tsuchimiya Family Head, I will now examine your body, please cooperate."
Medea's words made Tsuchimiya Utata a little puzzled.
"Medea's healing methods are very strong; even the Jujutsu World's treasure at Tokyo Jujutsu High cannot compare to her. Perhaps she can resolve the... injury on you."
Seeing Tsuchimiya Kagura, Iizuna Noriyuki, and others following behind, Eichi thought it better to say "injury."
Most of those who inherit Byakuei in the Tsuchimiya Family have short lifespans, but the reason for this is currently only speculation, not confirmed. Eichi naturally wouldn't say too much.
"Huh? Did Father get hurt?!"
Tsuchimiya Kagura instantly stepped forward, wanting to examine Tsuchimiya Utata's body, but her hands hovered in mid-air, somewhat afraid of her stern father.
"Just a minor injury, no need to worry."
Tsuchimiya Utata's calm expression reassured Tsuchimiya Kagura considerably.
"Thank you, young friend Eichi."
Tsuchimiya Utata did not doubt Eichi's words. Neither the long-awaited conversation with Eichi last night, which felt like talking to a friend, nor Eichi's Special Grade status, gave him any reason to lie to Tsuchimiya Utata.
Eichi indeed did not lie.
After all, Medea once studied sorcery with the gods.
Before being affected by Cupid's arrow and falling head over heels for Jason, Medea was a pure and beautiful princess and a priestess of a goddess.
Young Medea Lily's Noble Phantasm was to remove negative effects from everyone on the field and provide substantial healing.
"I always feel like I'm here to play, and Medea is here to work..."
Eichi mumbled softly.
Strictly speaking, Eichi had only worked once since coming to Miyagi.
That was the time he met Isayama Naraku.
Medea, on the other hand, first acted as a secretary during Eichi's visit, then quickly set up a magic workshop after securing their residence.
Then, after Eichi and Isayama Naraku reached an agreement, she began researching shishiou, and now she had to treat Tsuchimiya Utata.
Such a good employee must get a raise.
No, Medea's salary is paid by the High School, not by me...
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