"Interesting, so interesting," he murmured to himself. "This physical prowess, this control… he's a perfect vessel born for battle. It seems I've hit the jackpot?"
"I just wonder who's stronger between the Heavenly Restriction and Allen."
He didn't delve into why Allen was so special, as if such a reality-defying existence was itself a cause for joy.
After all, he was Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo, the strongest being, and for him, the emergence of a potentially very interesting peer was far more important than getting to the bottom of things.
"Alright, alright!" Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo clapped his hands, interrupting everyone's thoughts. "Test over! As for the results… everyone saw it, Allen performed exceptionally, exceptionally well."
He walked up to Allen, grinning as he slung an arm around his shoulder: "It seems your physique is quite something! You'll be the first-year's physical benchmark from now on! Make sure to lead your classmates in progress!"
Allen nodded, saying nothing.
Itadori struggled to his feet, walking over to Allen, his eyes filled with admiration: "Allen! You're amazing! Please guide me from now on! I want to become as strong as you!"
Kugisaki / Nobara Kugisaki also recovered, and though a little unwilling, she pouted and said, "Tsk, I guess I can't underestimate you, but I won't give up!"
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro looked at Allen and simply said, "You're strong."
Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo watched the scene unfold, his mood greatly improved: "Well then, today's training ends here. This afternoon is theoretical class, don't be late~ Dismissed!"
With that, he hummed a tune and leisurely walked away first.
Itadori and Kugisaki / Nobara Kugisaki helped each other to rest, and Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro slowly followed… The afternoon's theoretical class was held in a traditional Japanese-style classroom.
Sunlight filtered through the shoji doors, casting soft patches of light on the floor. Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo sat cross-legged on a cushion in front of the podium, several ancient-looking scrolls and modern printed materials spread before him, his posture as relaxed as if he were at a tea party.
Itadori, Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki sat upright, trying to look attentive. Allen sat by the window, his gaze calmly fixed on Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo.
"Alright~ Afternoon class begins!" Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo clapped his hands. "Jujutsu sorcerers, muscles alone aren't enough; you also need brains. Of course, geniuses like your teacher who have both are extremely rare!"
He ignored the students' speechless expressions and continued: "Today, we'll start with the most basic and important topic: the fundamental flow and control of Cursed Energy."
"Cursed Energy originates from negative emotions, but when using it, you still need to guide it as calmly as possible. Contradictory, right? That's the interesting thing about Jujutsu…"
Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo explained how Cursed Energy is generated and gathered within the body, and how it functions through Cursed Techniques or simple outward release, explaining it in an easy-to-understand manner, occasionally accompanied by exaggerated gestures.
Itadori listened intently, nodding from time to time, though a hint of confusion occasionally flickered in his eyes.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro clearly had a foundation and listened more intently, while Kugisaki / Nobara Kugisaki listened and gestured with her fingers, seemingly simulating the flow of Cursed Energy.
Allen just listened quietly; he had already mostly mastered these techniques on the night he arrived in this world.
After finishing a section, Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo patted a rather complex-looking Cursed Energy sensor next to him: "Theory's done, let's do something practical."
"This is a device for initially testing the precision of Cursed Energy control. Try to steadily input Cursed Energy into it. The more stable the lights on it glow, the better your control…"
Before he could finish, he saw Allen had already walked to the instrument at some point and naturally placed his hand on it.
The row of indicator lights on the instrument, which originally required precise Cursed Energy manipulation to steadily illuminate one by one, all lit up in an instant with a "whoosh," their glow solid and unwavering, without the slightest flicker, as if they were meant to shine that way.
The entire process was silent and so fast that Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo didn't even have time to utter the "good" he was about to say.
Itadori, Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro, and Kugisaki / Nobara Kugisaki were all stunned, staring blankly at the fully lit indicator lights and the calm-faced Allen.
Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo's eyes behind his sunglasses widened slightly, and his usual smile froze for a moment.
This level of control was simply not achievable by a beginner; even many experienced Grade 3 and Grade 2 sorcerers couldn't do it to this extent.
"Uh… Allen, have you really never encountered Cursed Energy before?" Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo couldn't help but confirm.
Allen withdrew his hand and shook his head: "I just understood it."
"Just understood it?" Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo repeated, a hint of incredulous amusement in his tone. He had taught students for so many years, and this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
Disbelieving, he took out a small barrier generator for training, demonstrating how to stabilize it with Cursed Energy fluctuations of a specific frequency: "This one is a bit harder; it requires the Cursed Energy to produce a subtle resonance."
Allen stepped forward again, his fingers gently touching the edge of the barrier generator.
Almost the moment he touched it, the generator, which originally required adjustment to stabilize, immediately emitted a soft and steady glow, operating even more smoothly than when Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo demonstrated it.
The classroom was silent.
Itadori's mouth dropped open: "So, so amazing!"
Kugisaki / Nobara Kugisaki looked at Allen, then at the instrument, and couldn't help but whisper to Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro: "Is this guy really human?"
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro was expressionless, but the shock in his eyes was unmistakable.
Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly burst out laughing, his laughter growing louder: "Interesting! So interesting! Hahaha! Allen, you're truly a genius! Even more interesting than I was back then!"
He suddenly leaned close to Allen, his sunglasses slipping down slightly, revealing his brilliant blue Six Eyes, filled with the excitement of discovering a new toy: "What about this?"
He extended his palm, facing upwards, and a vast yet intricate power began to gather, rotate, and merge—an energy completely different from ordinary Cursed Energy.
"Reverse Cursed Technique," Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo's voice held obvious challenge and anticipation. "It's converting negative Cursed Energy into positive energy through a double negative, used for healing. This is an extremely difficult technique. In short, it's like 'whoosh—bang!'"
Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo finished his demonstration, just about to say something.
Allen had already raised his own hand.
Similarly pure, even more refined and gentle positive energy, emerged and flowed in his palm without the slightest hindrance, emitting a warmer, purer life force than Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo's demonstration.
The light illuminated his calm profile and dark red eyes.
This time, even Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo was completely stunned, the smile on his face replaced entirely by shock for the first time.
Holy crap, a cheat!
He stared blankly at the flawless Reverse Cursed Technique energy in Allen's palm, and after a long moment, he murmured, "…You've got to be kidding, right?"
It was one thing to understand basic Cursed Energy manipulation just by looking.
But even a technique like Reverse Cursed Technique, he understood it just by looking?!
He himself had almost died to learn the Reverse Cursed Technique back then!
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