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Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: The Scapegoat of Jujutsu

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Kenjaku, also known as 'Brain'.

A jujutsu sorcerer from a thousand years ago.

He masters a technique called 'Brain Transplant,' allowing him to extend his life by constantly changing bodies. Ancient relics like him are not unique in the jujutsu world.

According to Kael's knowledge, her last vessel was named Kaori Itadori.

Just from the name, one can tell she has a deep connection with Itadori Yuji.

In fact, the former is the latter's mother.

This isn't the first time Kenjaku has used someone else's body to bear children. In the past, she also used humans and Cursed Spirits to create cursed wombs known as the Death Paintings.

Namely, the nine products of humans combined with Cursed Spirits.

And Itadori Yuji is Kenjaku's most successful creation among them, specifically designed to serve as a vessel for Sukuna.

Speaking of this, we must mention Itadori Yuji's father.

He is the reincarnation of the soul of Sukuna's twin brother.

Back when Sukuna was still in his mother's womb, he devoured his own brother from the same womb.

This is also why Kenjaku chose to possess Kaori Itadori.

The certain connection between Sukuna and his twin brother has not been completely severed even after several cycles of reincarnation.

As for Kenjaku's ultimate goal, it is to assimilate all humans in the country with Tengen into a new type of Cursed Spirit.

And now, it is precisely the time for Kenjaku to verify her experimental hypothesis.

As long as Itadori Yuji swallows Sukuna's finger, the result will be revealed.

Seeing that the attacking Cursed Spirit was about to snatch and swallow Sukuna's finger, to save others and also to protect himself, Itadori Yuji burst into speed, dashed forward, stepped on the Cursed Spirit's head to seize the finger, and then swallowed it in one gulp.

Before coming, Megumi Fushiguro had explained that swallowing Sukuna's finger could greatly increase Cursed Energy.

Itadori Yuji had indeed taken those words to heart.

However, pressed for time, what Megumi Fushiguro hadn't finished saying was that this applied to Cursed Spirits. If an ordinary person dared to do this, even if they were a jujutsu sorcerer, they would die from poisoning on the spot.

And that wasn't even the worst outcome.

The worst outcome would be that the person doesn't die, but Sukuna revives within their body.

Even if Megumi Fushiguro had the intention to stop it, he didn't have the strength, and could only watch everything happen.

One piece of good news.

The attacking Cursed Spirit was torn apart by Itadori Yuji.

One piece of bad news.

Itadori Yuji was still alive and well.

"Heh heh heh—"

A sharp, unfamiliar laugh erupted from Itadori Yuji's mouth.

Below the corners of his eyes, a pair of eyes that did not belong to him opened.

Dark patterns appeared on his face and all over his limbs. The aura he emitted was more like a Cursed Spirit than a human.

"This really is hitting the jackpot."

Megumi Fushiguro truly didn't know whether to cry or laugh. Could something like this really happen to him?

He might as well have just died at the hands of that Cursed Spirit earlier.

"The flesh of Cursed Spirits is still too boring. I want women and children! This era looks really good! Finally, I can go on a killing spree!"

Sukuna shouted with a frenzied expression.

It was clear he had indeed been a bit pent up.

"Really, though. It's only been a short while since we parted. How come one is half-dead and the other has gone completely mad?"

Kael's voice wasn't loud, but it overpowered Sukuna's shouts and attracted his attention.

"And who are you?"

Sukuna frowned in confusion. He hadn't even sensed Kael's arrival. Even now, face to face, he still couldn't smell any Cursed Energy emanating from the other.

"Yuji has been parasitized by a Special Grade cursed object! The one before you now is Sukuna!!"

Megumi Fushiguro shouted anxiously.

"That's right, I am the King of Curses..."

Sukuna's voice cut off abruptly. All four eyes on his face clearly reflected Kael's fist.

So fast!!

Sukuna was shocked inwardly.

Even though the Cursed Energy in his body now was only one-twentieth of his peak, his combat awareness hadn't diminished in the slightest. After taking Kael's punch head-on with his face, an invisible attack was unleashed in an instant.

This was Sukuna's technique.

It could unleash "cleaves" targeting both tangible and intangible things. It might sound ordinary, not as mysterious or profound as other techniques, but the ceiling of a technique largely depends on the sorcerer.

Even if it was just "cleaves," it allowed Sukuna to reign supreme throughout an entire era.

However, what shocked Sukuna even more was that his cleave, landing on Kael's body, vanished without a trace in an instant.

What was going on?

Sukuna didn't have time to think more, because Kael grabbed his neck and swung another fist down.

Even with Cursed Energy strengthening his body, facing Kael, Sukuna found himself as weak and frail as a feeble woman, utterly unable to break free or resist.

The claws that could easily tear apart a Grade 2 Cursed Spirit couldn't even scratch Kael's skin, instead breaking all his own fingernails.

But Sukuna couldn't care about such trivial pain now. The damage from Kael's fists was truly life-threatening.

It wasn't just physical. Sukuna could even feel his soul and consciousness being worn away under the output of these punches.

If this output continued, wouldn't his one-twentieth existence be erased by the other?

Damn it!

I've only been dead for a thousand years. How could such a monstrous thing appear in this world?

Not like a sorcerer, not like a human?

"Big bro! Stop hitting, it's me, your little brother Yuji..."

Itadori Yuji hugged Kael's fist with both hands, crying out.

A face that was originally handsome and delicate was now so swollen even his own mother wouldn't recognize him.

This was thanks to Sukuna defending with all his Cursed Energy. Otherwise, his head would have long since exploded like a flower.

"Wuwuwu..."

Itadori Yuji shed tears of grievance. He really almost thought he was going to die just now.

If he hadn't regained control of his body in time.

So this is the Transfer Student Demon King?

As expected, nicknames are never wrong. He's truly too brutal.

"Oh? Yuji, you're back? Where's that guy from just now? Let him out. I'll give him a couple more good punches, let him know who's got your back. This 'big bro' you called won't be in vain."

Kael looked Yuji up and down, showing a look of realization. He pulled the other up, patted the dust off him, and said with some lingering enthusiasm.

Seeing his little brother beaten like this, even disfigured... never mind who did it, this grievance must be avenged for him first.

"N-no, no need, big bro. I can control my body. That guy doesn't need you to take action."

Itadori Yuji used all his strength to press down Kael's fist, not daring to let him raise it even half an inch. The previous round of beatings had already left him with considerable psychological trauma.

That feeling was as if he had become a small boat in a violent storm, only to be ravaged and destroyed at its mercy.

"Bastard! Let me out! I'll cut this guy into 108 pieces!!"

The mark below Itadori Yuji's eye transformed into a mouth, emitting Sukuna's furious voice.

When had he, the King of Curses, ever suffered such a humiliating loss? Actually beaten down onto the ground by a nobody, taking punch after punch...

If he didn't get back at this, even if he went down to the Naihe Bridge someday, he'd have to climb back up and fight Kael to the death.

"Oh ho, looks like I went too easy on you just now."

Kael clenched his fist, making cracking sounds.

If it weren't for concern for Itadori Yuji's life, a mere one-twentieth Sukuna wouldn't have been able to withstand his fist backed by Thirteen Nuo.

I'd have directly scattered your soul to the winds!!

After awakening, Kael's spirit and flesh had already merged. His output was all true damage.

"Bastard! You shut up! It's not just you getting hit!!"

Itadori Yuji was furious. It's easy not to cherish a body that isn't your own. He still needed to keep this face to find a girlfriend in the future.

Sukuna suddenly fell silent.

His consciousness was forcefully suppressed by Itadori Yuji.

If he didn't mute this guy, he was worried he'd have to chase after his grandfather, who had just passed not long ago, tonight.

"Big bro, see? I wasn't lying. I really can control my body."

Itadori Yuji ingratiatingly wiped the blood off Kael's fist. The blood on it was all his own.

"This is truly unexpected."

A familiar voice came.

Satoru Gojo had returned, standing high up overlooking everyone.

The current development of events surprised even him, not only regarding Itadori Yuji but also regarding Kael.

This Heavenly Restriction's performance was a bit too beyond his imagination.

Of course, being able to suppress Sukuna's parasitism was also an equally incredible feat.

He really picked up two treasures in one night.

Satoru Gojo was so happy he couldn't close his mouth.

"Could you come down first? I'm not interested in looking up at a man's crotch."

Kael glanced up and said quietly.

"Sorry, sorry, I'm coming down right now."

Satoru Gojo quickly laughed it off, lowering his position. To be honest, that glint in Kael's eyes just now made his lower half feel a chill.

Was this new student of his a bit too frightening?

Judging by the way the other had just beaten Sukuna, Satoru Gojo really wasn't sure if his own face could withstand it.

"Young man, you're Itadori Yuji, right?"

Satoru Gojo came before Itadori Yuji, placed both hands on his shoulders with a smiling expression.

"That's right."

"You're in big trouble."

"Huh?"

Under Itadori Yuji's puzzled gaze, Satoru Gojo reached out and tapped his forehead. A burst of Cursed Energy impact caused him to fall unconscious.

"See you tomorrow, student Kael. I'll handle this first."

Saying this, Satoru Gojo hoisted Itadori Yuji onto his shoulder.

"How will you handle it?"

Kael inquired.

"According to the rules, it should be a death sentence."

"Huh? Don't kid me. Would you be willing?"

Kael saw through Satoru Gojo's thoughts. Trying to sell him a favor like this? Dream on.

"Are high school students this smart nowadays? I was so naive and pure back in my day."

Satoru Gojo wasn't embarrassed at all, still bragging there.

"Get lost already."

Kael waved his hand dismissively. Seeing this, Satoru Gojo put on a hurt expression and vanished on the spot with Itadori Yuji.

"What about you, Huihui? Do you need me to call an ambulance for you?"

Kael turned to look at Megumi Fushiguro.

Still not having recovered from the series of incidents, Megumi Fushiguro subconsciously replied.

"No need... I told you, don't call me Huihui!"

"Okay, Huihui."

"I!"

Megumi Fushiguro choked on his breath and spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Damn, don't die in front of me. If you want to die, go die somewhere alone and sneaky."

Kael hurriedly stepped forward to check. Thankfully, it was nothing serious.

Jujutsu sorcerers have Cursed Energy to strengthen themselves. Ordinary injuries usually won't kill them. If they master the Reverse Cursed Technique, they become even harder to kill.

"I'll die after you're dead!"

Megumi Fushiguro retorted stubbornly.

"Forget it, forget it. Who told me I'm a good person."

Kael grabbed Megumi Fushiguro from the ground and lifted him up like a little chick.

"Let go of me! I can walk by myself!"

Megumi Fushiguro shouted with a stifled expression.

Kael pretended not to hear and took Megumi Fushiguro home.

It was rare for him to pick up a man and bring him home. If he were Megumi Fushiguro, he'd probably be hiding under the covers giggling tonight.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu Technical College.

This is one of only two jujutsu education institutions locally. On the surface, it's a private religious academy, hidden among the mountains.

Kael arrived here one step ahead of Itadori Yuji and was waiting at the school gate for Satoru Gojo and the other two to arrive.

"Yo, good morning."

Satoru Gojo greeted warmly.

"Morning."

Kael's attitude was slightly perfunctory. He couldn't get warm with a man either. He glanced sideways at Itadori Yuji.

"Big bro, don't look at me like that. It's scary."

Itadori Yuji hugged his arms, forcing a smile.

"You've gotten much stronger. Did you eat another finger?"

Kael wasn't a true Heavenly Restriction. He didn't lack the ability to perceive Cursed Energy; on the contrary, he was quite sensitive to it.

"Yes. It was Teacher Gojo's test."

Itadori Yuji nodded, feeling a sense of lament about the unpredictability of life.

How did he, perfectly fine, end up with a suspended death sentence?

Kael raised the corner of his mouth, as if seeing a thriving stalk of chives. He patted the other's shoulder approvingly.

"I have high hopes for you~."

"Big bro, don't be like that. It's creepy."

Itadori Yuji felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up.

"Bastard! I will definitely tear you to pieces!!"

A mouth belonging to Sukuna emerged from Itadori Yuji's face, spewing profanities at Kael.

Although Itadori Yuji could suppress Sukuna's consciousness and control his own body, it wasn't complete. If he lost focus even slightly, the other's consciousness would pop up.

"Slap!"

Kael backhandedly slapped Sukuna's mouth and said disdainfully.

"If you have the guts, come out! I'll give you one hand, or even two if you want!"

"Ahhhh—!!!"

Sukuna felt like he was going crazy.

"Slap!"

Kael backhandedly slapped again, casually sprinkling another handful of salt on Sukuna's wounded heart.

"Look at your useless self. Still the King of Curses? Why not change your name to the Scapegoat of Jujutsu?"

"I'll kill you! I will definitely kill you!!"

"Just shut up already."

Itadori Yuji concentrated and pressed Sukuna down. Covering his swollen cheeks, he looked at Kael with grievance.

"Big bro, when you hit him, the one getting hurt is me."

"Big bro's heart aches too, but big bro has no choice. Look at that bastard's arrogant attitude. If I don't slap him a few times, big bro can't vent his anger. I can only wrong you a bit."

Kael said comfortingly.

Itadori Yuji looked at him, utterly unable to see even half a trace of heartache on that smiling face.

You were clearly enjoying hitting him just now.

"Alright, you two. You'll have plenty of time to bond after enrollment. For now, the principal is waiting for us."

Satoru Gojo interrupted, pushing Kael and Itadori Yuji towards the main building deep within the school.

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