Deep into the night at the Tsuchimiya Family.
A few days of peace had caused the Tsuchimiya Family to relax their guard somewhat.
However, beneath calm waters, turbulent undercurrents often lurked.
In the quiet, empty bathroom, inconspicuous cocoons in several corners began to twitch.
Breaking out of their cocoons, becoming butterflies.
Unnoticed by everyone, several dark blue butterflies quietly flew out of the bathroom.
The butterflies flew deep into the Tsuchimiya Family compound, hovering near several buildings in the backyard.
Tens of minutes later, two butterflies landed beside an unassuming warehouse.
Through the window, one could vaguely see two people still on duty inside the warehouse.
"Finally found it, the Tsuchimiya Family's second sesshoseki."
Sanzu River showed an excited expression.
It wasn't just the Isayama Family who wanted to recreate the glory of their ancestors and forge a second "shishiou."
The Tsuchimiya Family also wanted to possess a second "Inugami Shiraei."
Unfortunately, neither Family succeeded.
Afterward, the Tsuchimiya Family sealed the second sesshoseki they obtained in the Kiko.
The two butterflies folded their wings and used their three pairs of insect legs to crawl into the room through the ventilation shaft.
The remaining butterflies flew towards the barrier closest to this location.
The butterflies gently landed on the barrier.
Their pale blue Cursed Energy-emitting insect legs began to erode the barrier bit by bit.
The Cursed Energy within a single butterfly was too minuscule, so these specially cultivated butterflies, after expending all their Cursed Energy, only managed to create a hole slightly over half a meter wide in the Tsuchimiya Family's barrier.
But it was enough.
Sanzu River's physique was not large, and he successfully passed through the hole to enter the Tsuchimiya Family compound.
The two butterflies in the Kiko had already quietly approached the two guards there.
Their wings gently flapped, and pale blue scales drifted into the air.
When Sanzu River arrived at the Kiko, the two guards were already in a deep sleep.
"Finally obtained it; that little cat is still very useful, isn't she?"
Sanzu River looked at the sesshoseki in his hand with satisfaction.
'Should we continue to infiltrate and take the sesshoseki from Tsuchimiya Utata?'
Tamamo-no-Mae did not refute Sanzu River's words, as Isayama Mei had indeed shown her value.
"No need."
Sanzu River's words came as a surprise to Tamamo-no-Mae.
"The Tsuchimiya Family's old man isn't asleep yet, and the closer we get to the Tsuchimiya Family's main residence, the harder infiltration becomes. Instead of wasting time infiltrating, it's better to launch a direct assault."
Sanzu River's face was filled with confidence.
'Aren't you afraid someone will come to support him?'
Tamamo-no-Mae was somewhat surprised; in fact, Sanzu River's previous modus operandi had always been to stay behind the scenes or act in the shadows.
She hadn't expected him to plan a frontal attack this time.
"The Isayama Family is already preoccupied, and that troublesome Special Grade returned to the High School a few hours ago, so there's no need to worry."
After speaking, Sanzu River walked towards the main residence where Tsuchimiya Utata was.
"As long as we eliminate the Tsuchimiya Family's old man and retrieve the sesshoseki from the little cat, we will hold eight sesshoseki, and we also know the location of the last sesshoseki, don't we?"
"Our wish is close at hand…"
A trace of reminiscence flashed in Sanzu River's eyes.
He remembered his parents, who had died in an accident.
It was precisely because Tamamo-no-Mae promised Sanzu River that once all nine sesshoseki were collected, she would help him resurrect his parents, that Sanzu River had spent several years traveling to various places to search for the sesshoseki.
He even went so far as to use the sesshoseki's characteristic of attracting Cursed Spirits, similar to Sukuna's fingers, to repeatedly cause disasters… Rewind time slightly.
Isayama Family territory.
Unlike the Tsuchimiya Family, who maintained a certain level of vigilance.
The Isayama Family, who had never suffered an attack, appeared much more relaxed.
Furthermore, Isayama Mei had lived there for over a decade and understood everything about the Isayama Family very well.
So, Isayama Mei easily avoided the napping servants and arrived at Isayama Naraku's room.
"It's Mei. Is there something you need to see me about so late?"
Isayama Naraku was currently worried about the progress of his daughter Isayama Yomi's date with Iizuna Noriyuki.
Upon seeing Isayama Mei, Isayama Naraku immediately put on a serious expression.
He had been the Head of the Isayama Family for over a decade and had seen many people full of ambition for power.
Isayama Mei's little schemes naturally couldn't escape Isayama Naraku's notice.
Therefore, when facing Isayama Mei, Isayama Naraku only acted as a strict elder.
"There is indeed something very important, Uncle Naraku."
Isayama Mei lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.
"What is it?"
Isayama Naraku frowned; Isayama Mei felt different to him today than usual.
"Uncle Naraku, have you truly decided to pass the position of Head of the Isayama Family to Isayama Yomi? To that bastard who doesn't have a single drop of Isayama Family Bloodline."
Isayama Mei lifted her head, her gaze coldly fixed on Isayama Naraku.
"Shut up."
Hearing Isayama Mei dare to call Isayama Yomi a bastard in front of him, a surge of anger instantly rose in Isayama Naraku's heart.
"Yomi's achievements are visible to all members of the Isayama Family; only her succession can maintain the Isayama Family's status. Put away your petty thoughts, Isayama Mei!"
Isayama Naraku reprimanded loudly.
"Is that so? Yes…"
Isayama Mei's lips curled into a cruel arc, and a frenzied killing intent emanated from her body.
On Isayama Mei's chest, the cocoon encasing the sesshoseki was burned by the sesshoseki's Cursed Energy, and the sesshoseki within Isayama Mei's body was awakened.
As the cocoon began to burn, the surrounding air seemed to distort for an instant.
The next moment, Isayama Mei instantly rushed towards Isayama Naraku.
Isayama Naraku's heart tightened.
"Come! Ugh…"
He brought up his staff, intending to block Isayama Mei's attack, but the distance between them was too short, and Isayama Mei instantly arrived in front of Isayama Naraku.
One hand grabbed Isayama Naraku's staff, and the other hand pinched Isayama Naraku's mouth.
With force, Isayama Mei brutally dislocated Isayama Naraku's jaw.
Isayama Naraku immediately gathered Cursed Energy, preparing to force Isayama Mei back, but Isayama Mei was a step ahead, reaching out and piercing Isayama Naraku's abdomen.
The Cursed Energy Isayama Naraku had just gathered was instantly dispersed.
Isayama Mei squeezed Isayama Naraku's hand with force.
Isayama Naraku was pressed onto the floor.
A wad of rags was stuffed into Isayama Naraku's mouth.
"The night is still long; let's enjoy it slowly, Uncle Naraku."
Isayama Mei's expression was utterly crazed.
Isayama Naraku tried to struggle but quickly had his limbs broken.
'This Cursed Energy, it's so familiar.'
Even though he was severely injured, Isayama Naraku still did not give up.
In his youth, to gain the Family's recognition, Isayama Naraku had fought his way through countless life-and-death situations; he would not easily give up hope of living.
'It's the sesshoseki!'
Isayama Naraku finally remembered why the Cursed Energy from Isayama Mei's body felt so familiar.
This Cursed Energy was the same as the sesshoseki in his friend Tsuchimiya Utata's hand.
On the other side, Medea strangely lifted her head.
She was currently making a cursed tool for Tsuchimiya Utata that could suppress the sesshoseki's erosion of his body.
It was just that in her familiar's perception, a strange change had just occurred at the Isayama Family's main residence.
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