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Chapter 3 - The Cursed Woman II

(Third Person POV)

"Tch..." Toji said as she sat down next to an open window in her room, "This whole ordeal is ridiculous." 

As she said this, the sliding doors opened and her brother, Jinichi, walked in. He had a serious frown on his face, looking at her sister as he stood there. 

"Have you met with the Gojo Brat?" Jinichi asked

Toji glanced at him, "Yes, what of it?" 

Jinichi tilted his head, "Are you going to behave?" He asked, "The only worth you possess for the clan is Father's blood, that is all." 

Toji narrowed her eyes, "What?" 

"This marriage between the Gojo Brat and you is the only thing that'll keep you in good graces with the Zenin Clan." Jinichi said, "Don't forget that, Toji." 

"Watch your tone." Toji said, "I can always leave the clan." 

"You've been saying that for years." Jinichi said, "But you never did. So what good are empty threats from an idiot woman like you?" 

"Tch..." Toji rolled her eyes, "Shut up." 

"What you're going to do is simple." Jinichi said seriously, "You will provide a child born with an inherited technique. Depending on what technique that child possesses, you will hand them over to the clan." 

"That's what all of you want, hm?" She said, "You just want to use me as a breeding machine, huh?" 

"Barely." Jinichi turned around, "The chances of you actually doing that are very low. We're giving you a chance to make good graces with the Clan, that is all. Don't ruin it. The only thing you were ever good for is being a killing brute. Be grateful you have another purpose." 

Toji clenched her fists, "Get the fuck out of my room." She said, scowling angrily, "Or I will rip your hair out of your wretched scalp." 

"Hmph." Jinichi said as he walked out of the room, "I don't need to tell you twice." 

"Behave." 

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[The Gojo Estates]

"Ehhhh???" Satoru Gojo said as he was sitting down, "Aniki, you're going to marry a Zenin??" 

The young prodigal boy was sitting down next to a man with black hair and red eyes, who was wearing a white and black kimono. This was Satoru Gojo, the user of Six-Eyes and Limitless, who had just heard of the news of his older brother's betrothal. 

The man next to Satoru was the Gojo Clan's Head, Tatsuo Gojo, and the father of Ryusei and Satoru. He was simply sitting there, crossing his arms while he looked at Ryusei, who was sitting there across from the two of them. 

Ryusei nodded, "Yea." He said, "I am." 

Tatsuo tilted his head, "So you chose the Zenin woman, hm?" He said, "An interesting choice." 

Satoru, who was wearing dark glasses, leaned towards his father, "Is the Nee-chan a babe?" He asked with a mischievous smile, "Am I going to be envious of my Aniki?" 

Tatsuo looked at him, "Well, I've seen Toji Zenin a few times, and I gotta say, she is attractive." He said, covering his mouth with his hand, "Seems Ryusei hit the jackpot with this, kehehehe...." 

Both Father and Son began to cackle as Ryusei simply watched them, a frown on his face. 

"Can you two take this seriously?" Ryusei grumbled, "Stop that." 

"Wait, Toji Zenin?" Satoru asked as he looked at Ryusei, "Isn't she the Nee-chan that doesn't have cursed energy? She doesn't use Jujutsu." 

"Right." Ryusei said, "But that benefits me." 

"How?" Satoru asked

"Ah." Tatsuo said, "Well, Ryusei's Cursed Technique makes it hard for normal Jujutsu Sorcerers to be in direct contact with him. You're different, Satoru, since your Infinity protects you from his virus." 

"Oh, that's right." Satoru said, "The Frenzy." 

"Mhm." Tatsuo said, nodding his head, "And I suppose that since Toji Zenin bears no Cursed Energy, she'll be completely immune to its effects. Your brother wants a wife that won't get sick from doing the deed with him and-" 

"Shut your mouth, old man!!" Ryusei scowled, clearly irritated, "Show some damn respect!" 

Tatsuo began to laugh, "Bahahahah!" He said, "Sorry! Sorry!" 

As Tatsuo and Satoru began to laugh, at the expense of Ryusei's annoyance, the sliding doors opened, and a white-haired woman walked in, wearing a pure white kimono. Her face was so beautiful, it seemed that she was not of this world. She walked towards the center of the room with so much elegance that everything seemed to stop in its tracks. 

She knelt down next to Ryusei and cleared her throat. Her eyes were closed as she did this while her hands were on her lap. Despite that gentle and calm elegance, there was a bit of authority in her posture. 

"Enough." her voice was firm yet calm, "The two of you." 

Tatsuo and Satoru immediately cleared their throats and straightened up. 

"Yes, Mother." Satoru said, a bit flustered

Tatsuo cleared his throat, "Satomi, my darling...." He said, a bit nervous, "You finished your duties early, hm? By the way, did you hear? Our eldest son is to marry! Isn't that great?" 

Satomi opened her eyes, "I did." She said softly, "He chose Toji Zenin, the woman without cursed energy." 

"Hm...." Ryusei said, glancing away

"Even now, Ryusei is trying his best to restrain his Frenzy." Tatsuo said, "It is something he needs to train to fully control. But because this woman is immune to its effects, he finds that she's the perfect match for him." 

"Father, your technique is keeping Ryusei's Frenzy from affecting you and mother." Satoru said, "Hell, anyone in the Estates." 

"Yes, but that can only last a certain amount of time." Tatsuo said, "Satomi, you don't look that happy about this, though." 

Ryusei's face hardened, "Hm..." He said, "Is it because she's....." 

Satomi looked at Ryusei, "My beautiful boy." She reached for his hand, "So long as you are happy, it doesn't matter what my feelings on the matter are." 

Ryusei tried pulling away, "Don't touch me..." He said softly, "You might get-" 

"I don't care." Satomi smiled warmly, "You are my son. I am more than willing to get sick for a few days if it means touching you." 

Tatsuo cleared his throat again, "The Zenin are expecting the two of them to marry when he turns 16." He said, "Our Elders were going to suggest that Ryusei wait a few years, but Naobito wants it to happen as soon as possible, considering that Toji has a knack for disobeying orders." 

Satomi looked at Tatsuo, "But Ryusei is quite young still." She said, "To do such a thing, it's....." 

"I don't agree with it either." Tatsuo said, "But he's going to turn 16, which means he can marry. As wrong as it feels, that is what we're going to do." 

"It's fine." Ryusei said, "I don't care." 

Satoru fixed his glasses, "Well...." he said, "Congratulations, Aniki." 

Satomi sighed, "So when you are 16, you will be a married man." She said, "How time flies....." 

"I remember when you were but a babe in my arms....." 

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