Chapter 54, Chapter 3: This wasn't the first time I imagined meeting my classmates...

Along with Gojo Satoru and Natsumi Yuta, Yuta Otokoku arrived at the Jujutsu High School to meet the principal, and now they were going to take him to arrange his dormitory.

Yuta Otsuki didn't think anything was wrong, but Karin Ootsuki was a little puzzled—are these two really that free?

Has the problem with Rimei been resolved? Has the brain issue been dealt with? Have all the rotten oranges in the director's department been cleaned up?

This is a small matter like bringing students to school; one person could handle it, right? Isn't it a bit too much of a show for the two strongest sorcerers to come together?

Gojo Satoru: He wants to see this person's forbidden love with the cursed spirit.

Oh right, right now the strongest are Gojo Satoru and Natsume Yuuki.

Xia Youjie can now not only reverse spells and use [Extreme Spell], but he has also extracted many spells from cursed spirits through [Extreme Spell - Vortex], making him a rare sorcerer with multiple spells.

He also mastered a domain called "Hyakki Yagyō" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons).

When Karin Origami heard this name, she couldn't help but wipe non-existent sweat from her forehead.

Why is it that Xia Youjie has to meet a KPI target called "Hyakki Yagyō" (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons)?

As an aside, the above information was obtained by Gojo Satoru and Natsuyuki Suke from witnessing their fight a couple of days ago.

Okiyuki Karin could even see that Natsuyuki had broken Gojo Satoru's limitless power, not by using the Black Rope and Tengoku Hoko, but by using a spell he had drawn from some lucky cursed spirit.

To be honest, Karin Oriyuki was somewhat surprised when she saw Gojo Satoru's limitless behavior broken.

It feels like watching a battle between the five constellations.

However, on the other hand, although Karin Oriyuki didn't see any new skills from Gojo Satoru compared to the original story—it was still the same old moves—Gojo Satoru had two more sparring partners, Fushiguro Jinji and Natsuyuu Suke, over the past ten years. Shouldn't he be stronger than in the original story?

Even if I were to face Sukuna, I should be able to win, right?

However, Su Nuo is still in her father's belly and feels hopeless about getting out of prison.

In short, Gojo Satoru and Natsume are now recognized as the strongest in the world of jutsu. As for who is stronger, that depends on whose rage level is higher during the fight.

But if we're talking about who's more suitable to be Yuta's teacher, it seems like Natsumi Yuki is actually a better fit.

“Your technique is replication, and my technique is also quite unique. I am also good at combining multiple techniques. You can ask me anything you don’t understand in the future.”

Upon hearing Xia Youjie's words, Yi Guyou was momentarily stunned: "My spell?"

Xia Youjie had just explained to him what a spell was, but Yi Guyou was still a little confused about his own spell.

Seeing his expression, Xia Youjie immediately understood: "That's right, you probably don't understand your own spells yet. It was Konghua Li who said that both of your spells are copying, which means that you can copy and use other people's spells. However, the prerequisite is to first complete the analysis of other people's spells."

Upon hearing this, Yuta Otsuki looked at Karin Oriyuki, who gave him a sweet smile.

Xia Youjie continued, "Because it's a parallel world, we couldn't be 100% sure that your technique was the same as yours in the parallel world. But yesterday, Wu saw that your technique and the one inside Kuka Rimi's body are the same; they are copies."

Looking at Yi Gu You Tai, Xia You Jie smiled and said, "It's a technique with great potential."

Does it have a lot of potential?

Yi Gu You Tai looked at his palm.

Yuuta Ootori still didn't really grasp the meaning of what Karin Ootori had said about becoming very strong in the future.

Especially after learning about the concept of parallel worlds, he felt that perhaps this was just a difference between parallel worlds.

Origami Karin, standing to the side, also said to Xia Youjie, "Grandpa Xia Youjie, my father is very powerful. He is the strongest among the younger generation in the world of sorcery. He was already a special-grade sorcerer during his high school years."

Her voice wasn't loud, but she seemed very proud of her father.

Yuta felt a little embarrassed: "No... that..."

He has actually been rated as a top-tier individual, but...

"As for being a Special Grade... it's only because of Rika. I actually can't do anything..."

Xia Youjie smiled and said, "It's okay. No one is born knowing everything. I just want to tell you that you have the talent. Even if it weren't for Rika, you would still have the potential to become a strong person."

Karin Origami smiled slightly: "My dad in the parallel world also became a top-level sorcerer through his own strength. Dad, you can definitely do it too."

Looking at their smiles, Yuta Otsukoku slightly clenched his fists.

"Becoming a strong person... I don't actually have that much ambition."

"I just don't want Rika to hurt anyone else anymore. If possible, I'll go and save some people, make up for the mistakes Rika and I made, and prevent Rika from being like this again."

"I hope... Rika can be liberated and attain Buddhahood."

Xia Youjie smiled and said, "Then go find a way yourself."

He turned to look at the classroom door: "We're here, the classroom is just ahead."

Today is Yi Gu You Tai's first class after officially enrolling in school, and the first time he has met his classmates.

Karin Oori tugged at Yuta Otsuko's sleeve and suggested, "Daddy, aren't we going to let Mommy out?"

"Rika?" Yuta Otsuko's face turned slightly red, mainly because Karin Oriyuki called him both "Dad" and "Rika" as "Mom," making the innocent sixteen-year-old boy feel very embarrassed.

And letting Rika out like that...

"Maybe we shouldn't... Rika... what if she loses control?" Yuta Otsukotsu looked troubled.

Karin, following his example, looked conflicted: "But...but...aren't we supposed to meet our new classmates today? Shouldn't we let everyone meet Mom too?"

"Can……"

Yi Gu You Tai still felt something was amiss.

Xia Youjie affirmed what Zhi Xueya Karin said: "Kuka is right. You will be classmates in the future, and everyone will have to know about your situation sooner or later. Rather than causing any accidents or frights later, it is better to let everyone see Rika from the beginning."

"Moreover—" Xia Youjie smiled and released several cursed spirits behind him, "As for cursed spirits, the first-year students have seen quite a lot of them."

Yi Gu You Tai was startled by these cursed spirits and quickly took a step back.

Xia Youjie smiled and put the cursed spirits back: "Don't worry, these are all my cursed spirits. My technique is cursed spirit manipulation, so I'm very familiar with them. If you have any questions about cursed spirits, you can come and discuss them with me."

"Now, should we try to get Rika out?"

Yuta hesitated for a moment, noticing that Natsumi and Karin were both looking at him, and said uncertainly, "I... I'll try, but I can't control Rika..."

Xia Youjie patiently explained, "There's no need to control it. Rika is a Special Grade, and she has a certain level of language communication skills. Do you remember how Kuka communicated with her yesterday? You and she are both special in Rika's eyes. Actually, you can also try to communicate with her."

"Is this...is this how it is?" Yuta Otsuko was very unsure, but he still listened to Natsuyuki's advice and gave it a try.

"Li-Lixiang?"

At his call, Rika appeared at his feet and responded, "Yuta..."

She even noticed that Ayaka Karin, who was standing beside her, called out to her, "Kuukari...child..."

Karin Origami: I'm so touched, Rika actually remembered her QWQ

She gave Rika a shy and obedient smile and called out, "Mom."

She could actually help Yuta communicate with Rika. During her first time traveling through time, she communicated with Yuki-onna every day, and during her last time traveling through time, she would often pet Megumin's Tama-inu and Moto-onna. She was familiar with them.

However, after thinking about it, Karin Okiyuki decided not to do so. What was needed now was for Yuta Otsuko to learn how to communicate with Rika on his own.

Oriyuki Ayaka: Staring...

Yi Gu You Tai: ?

Yuta Otsuko: Um... Kuka Risa, don't you have anything to say?

Karin looked at him obediently, even pretending to be reserved and shy, and pursed her lips: "Daddy? What's wrong?"

"Uh...it's nothing." Seeing that Karin Ootori had no intention of continuing to communicate with Rika, Yuuta Ootori had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it himself. "Um...Rika, do you want to come out? I...we've arrived at a new school, and we're about to meet new classmates. I...I'd like to introduce you to everyone, is that alright?"

"A new classmate..." Rika was a little jealous when she heard about the new classmate, but she soon heard Yuta Otsukoku say that he would introduce her to everyone.

Rika was immediately delighted: "Yūta, are you going to introduce Rika to everyone? Rika wants to be introduced to everyone by Yūta!"

Her words sounded like a guy introducing his girlfriend to his friends, and Yuta's ears immediately turned red. He wanted to explain, but seeing Rika's unusually happy and cooperative attitude...

After much hesitation, Yi Gu You finally decided that there was no need to explain and that it would be better to just let Rika be happy.

Her ears turned slightly red.

Xia Youjie smiled when he saw his shy expression: "Well, using emotional tactics is not a bad idea."

Egoku Yuta was even more embarrassed by what he said, and opened his mouth to explain, "No... I, I was just thinking..."

Xia Youjie interrupted with a smile: "It's okay, there's really no need to explain anything."

He glanced at Oriyuki Karin.

There's no need to explain since the child is already here.

"..." Yi Gu You Tai's face turned even redder.

Oriyuki Karin, watching the show: Pfft, hahahahaha...

On the surface, she still smiled sweetly and shyly.

Xia Youjie: "Alright, let's go in."

Yuta Otsuko led his wife and daughter (?) into the classroom with Natsumi Yuki.

Karin noticed that there were two more people in the classroom than in the movie—two girls.

She was stunned for a moment, then saw the two of them stand up very quickly and call out to Xia Youjie, "Teacher Xia Youjie!"

His eyes were filled with respect, or rather, fervent admiration.

Karin Oriyuki realized: These are the Kasaba sisters, right?

After the two of them, the rest of the group also stood up. Seeing that there was a spirit among Oriyuki Karin's group wasn't surprising; everyone assumed it was Xia Youjie's spirit. However, seeing Oriyuki Karin was somewhat unexpected.

The panda scratched its face: "Higher vocational colleges are admitting elementary school students now?"

Xia Youjie explained with a smile, "No, that's not the case. Sora's situation is a bit special. She is Yi Gu's daughter and will be staying with us for a while."

Everyone: ? ? ?

ha?

Shiki Ayaka: Pfft.

She pursed her lips, suppressing her laughter.

She needs to be shy.

Hahahaha... Xia Youjie, you did this on purpose, didn't you?

She strongly suspected that Xia Youjie, that kind-faced but ruthless fellow, was saying that on purpose.

Looking down, Dog Roll dropped all the rice balls he was struggling with: "Gold, tuna..."

"Daughter?" Zenin Maki looked puzzled.

The panda was also stunned: "So...so strong."

Yuta's face turned bright red: "N-no... that..."

But Rika, who was standing nearby, also got excited and hugged Karin Ooyuki tightly: "That's right! Kūka Ri is a child, Rika and Yuta's child! The fruit of Rika and Yuta's love!"

Yuta Otsuko became even more anxious: "Rika, don't talk nonsense at a time like this!"

Mimiko Kasaba put down the doll she was holding and stared in disbelief at the unusual family of three: "Humans... cursed spirits?"

Miko Kasaba's phone fell to the table. She hesitated, then managed to stammer, "I don't understand, but... I wish you happiness?"

"Happiness!" Rika was even happier to receive the blessing, and she hugged Yuta Otsukoshi as well. "Rika and Yuta! You will be happy! Very happy! Thank you!"

Yi Gu You Tai: "..."

Looking at the excited Rika, then at the teacher trying not to laugh, and then at the surprised expressions on the faces of the students below...

The bone of the second rank is filled with sorrow, wanting to cry but unable to shed a tear.

Why did it turn out like this?

This wasn't the scene I had imagined when I first met my classmates...

Karin Ooyuki, still being held tightly: What to do when the new mom is too enthusiastic?

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Author's Note: I was so engrossed in grabbing red envelopes that I finally finished typing this, even though it's already past midnight...

It's okay, I haven't slept yet, so it's not the next day! This is still an update on New Year's Eve!

Happy New Year everyone!