Chapter 85, Chapter 17: He's the head of the family, so what am I? ...

The so-called mission location was actually the sealed-off venue. Once inside, Itadori Yuujin and Kosou remained vigilant, keeping a close watch on their surroundings, appearing quite prepared.

After all, neither of them had actually gone on missions many times, and this was Zhang Xiang's first time. Among the three of them, it was actually Yuki Ayaka who had gone on missions the most.

Near-level one cursed spirits, Ayaka Shiki isn't actually afraid of them. With Sukuna's magic in hand, she can easily defeat any cursed spirit that comes her way, right?

Okiya Karin even had the leisure to eat the cotton candy in her hand, looking as if she was there for sightseeing.

Her confident demeanor, when displayed by a small child, would seem like the saying "ignorance is bliss."

Although Kamo Kenki verbally said he wouldn't interfere with them, he was actually observing those around him and reminding them to keep up from time to time, displaying the typical leadership qualities of someone from a large family.

When Yuji Itadori took out that unique magical glasses, Noriyuki Kamo couldn't help but fall silent for a moment.

Is the curse power so weak that the curse spirit cannot be seen?

Thinking of Zenin Mai, who also has a twin sister who can't see cursed spirits at the Tokyo campus, Kamo Kenki couldn't help but think to himself: Why do Gojo Satoru and Natsuyu Suke always like to recruit students who can't even see cursed spirits?

Upon seeing these glasses again, even Karin Ooyuki couldn't hold back her emotions.

In fact, Gojo Satoru has recently been researching how to cut himself into several pieces like Ryomen Sukuna.

Of course, he wasn't going to cut himself, but rather to cut off their bloated faces.

This is actually quite difficult to do, since it requires finding the perfect dividing point that minimizes the impact on the expansion phase while allowing Yuujin Itadori to execute the technique.

The two sides don't actually mind losing some of their strength because of this, but Yuujin Itadori is very concerned about it, while Satoru Gojo thinks it would be best to achieve the optimal solution so that both sides can maintain a high level of strength.

However, he and Xia Youjie are currently writing self-criticisms for releasing the Nine Phases Diagram and searching for the Lu Suo among all the cursed spirits, so they probably don't have time for the time being.

Gojo Satoru even tried to get students to write his self-criticism for him, but Panda reported him directly to Moth Masamichi. Now the students have been ordered not to write his self-criticism, and Gojo Satoru's self-criticism has increased by 1.

Incidentally, Yuta Otsuko was also punished by having to write a self-criticism.

Masamichi Yagami told him to reflect on his actions and not listen to Gojo Satoru too much, but poor Kotoko still thinks he did a good thing this time.

Okiyuki Karin: It's a good thing, but the problem is that you've taken half the blame for Gojo Satoru, you honest kid!

In short, now Karin Oori is hoping that Satoru Gojo and the others can figure out the golden ratio as soon as possible so that Yuujin Itadori can get rid of this state of having no magical power.

Those glasses are so weird!!!

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The four of them walked together inside the amusement park. Zhang Xiang was the first to notice the appearance of the cursed spirit, and he turned his head to look at it almost immediately.

Because Kamo Kenki had been keeping an eye on the three of them, he noticed the cursed spirit after seeing his movements.

This was his mission. He was a senior sorcerer and the heir of the Kamo family, one of the three great families. Naturally, Kamo Kenki was the first to confront the cursed spirit.

He rushed forward in a flash—

Yuki Ayaka lowered her head and took another bite of the cotton candy.

Mmm...sweet.

This cursed spirit has a rather unique appearance.

Noriyuki Kamo's physical skills are alright, but I feel like he probably can't beat Megumin.

He's still missing a good father figure; I suggest he transfer schools.

If he also said he wanted to take down the Kamo family, Daddy might teach him a lesson just for fun.

It might even be a good opportunity to exchange tips on using the Crimson Blood Technique with Zhang Xiang and the others. How wonderful!

Just as she was happily munching on her cotton candy like a spectator, Yuuji Itadori, being a kind-hearted person, rushed out to help.

He's only been in the world of sorcery for a short time, and he's still without any spells, so facing a near-level one sorcerer is a little difficult. But with Kamo Kenki by his side, it's not so bad.

The swelling phase remained motionless, staying in place to protect the snow-covered chameleon.

In his view, his younger brother needs protection, but he also needs to grow up. His little niece, on the other hand, is the one he needs to protect the most.

The child is still young; let him grow taller first.

However, Zhang Xiang did not intend to make a move, but Zhi Xueya Karin wanted him to.

Swallowing the sweet taste in her mouth, Ayaka Shiki tugged at Zhang Xiang's sleeve, looking at him expectantly, and asked, "Uncle Zhang Xiang, can you stand here and use [Blood Piercing] to hit that cursed spirit?"

Crimson Blood Manipulation Technique - Hundred Convergence: Blood Piercing. As its name suggests, the move involves converging and compressing blood to its limit before shooting it out like an arrow to create a piercing effect.

However, it requires a high level of accuracy. If your accuracy is poor, you may end up in the embarrassing situation where you can't reverse the spell, just like when Yuki Ayaka Ri was in the past.

Although Zhang Xiang didn't know why she would suddenly ask such a question, she still nodded: "Okay."

He had already realized that Kamo Noriyuki's technique was the Crimson Blood Manipulation Technique, but he didn't pay much attention to it. After all, the other party was originally a member of the Kamo family, so it was normal for him to possess the Kamo family's inherited techniques.

Like a child who has found a new toy, Shiki Ayaka excitedly exclaimed, "Then I want to have a competition with Uncle Zhang Xiang!"

"A competition?" Zhang Xiang asked, puzzled.

Karin nodded vigorously: "Yes! Let's see who can hit it more accurately! Dad often plays this with Hoshino!"

The swelling phase hesitated for a moment.

It wasn't that he doubted Yuki Ayaka's motives; his sweet, soft, and adorable little niece couldn't possibly have any bad intentions. She just wanted to play with her uncle. Zhang Xiang was simply considering whether playing in such a combat-like setting might be a bit dangerous.

Karin Origami's eyes widened, magnifying the light within them. At this moment, she wanted to make him feel that he was the most beloved uncle in her life! She wanted him to be absolutely unable to refuse her!

And unsurprisingly, she succeeded.

Zhang Xiang nodded: "Okay."

Karin Origami cheered, "Yay!"

And so, with her plan in mind, Yuki Ayaka and Zhang Xiang began a competition with ulterior motives.

While Kenki Kamo was still fighting earnestly, he suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

He subconsciously turned his head to look in the direction where Ayaka and Zhang Xiang were, and saw Ayaka's bright and sunny smile, which made the atmosphere in the venue even brighter.

It seems... there's nothing wrong with it.

The battle was still ongoing, and he didn't get distracted. Instead, he turned his head and focused his attention back on the cursed spirit.

Meanwhile, Oriyuki Ayaka is already counting down.

"Ready? Three, two, one!"

"[Hundredfold Bloodshed]." ×3

When the same sentence was suddenly uttered by three people in the same space, all three were stunned for a moment.

Zhang Xiang and Zhi Xueya were stunned because they didn't expect that Kamo Kenki would use this technique at the same time.

Karin Origami almost burst out laughing.

What an incredible coincidence! Even rehearsals couldn't produce such perfect synchronization; the show's effect was off the charts!

Kamo Kenki was stunned for a very simple reason—where did the other two [Hundredfold Blood Piercing] come from?!

When he saw the cursed spirit in front of him being pierced by three blood arrows from two different directions, Noriyuki Kamo's mind went blank for a moment.

The child stopped squinting and opened his eyes wide.

Yes, bigger than Xia Youjie.

Kamo Kenki remembered that this cursed spirit didn't seem to have any illusion-related spells, so... where did the other two attacks come from?

On the other side, Ayaka Kirin was already celebrating with her boyfriend: "Great! I hit it!"

Unlike Hisahito Itadori, who was good at praising, Zhang Xiang still managed to say, "Yeah, Hoshirin-chan is amazing."

Yuuji Itadori had originally planned to throw another punch at the cursed spirit, but seeing that it was already dead, he immediately withdrew his attack. Noticing that two of the attacks were coming from Karin Oriyuki and Shozo, and that the two were already celebrating, he immediately switched to "dad mode."

"Wow—Hoshirin-chan's timing and angle for that attack were spot on! Amazing!"

Karin felt like she was being coaxed into a baby by Yuuji Itadori if this continued. He really knew how to be a good father!

So she cooperated by showing a happy smile, her eyes almost disappearing with laughter, revealing her two rows of white teeth.

Noriyuki Kamo couldn't laugh.

He stiffly turned his neck to look at Oriya and Karin, still a little confused.

That was... was it the Crimson Blood Manipulation Technique?

"Why... do you know the Crimson Blood Technique?" Kamo Noriki asked with a very serious expression.

He has always held himself to the standards of the future leader of the three main families, and at this moment, he is asking this question from the perspective of the Kamo family's heir.

Why is the [Crimson Blood Technique], unknown to the Kamo family, scattered among the outside world?

"Uh..." Yuujin Itadori, who was coaxing the child, froze for a moment, then belatedly realized that they seemed to be using the Kamo family's family technique in front of the Kamo family.

"Um... it might be a bit complicated to explain..." Yuujin Itadori scratched his head, his eyes small and beady.

"Then let's get straight to the point." Kamo Kenki appeared calm, but his gaze had already swept over Oriyuki Ayaka and Akagi twice.

"Hmm..." Yuji Itadori was still thinking about where to start when Zhang Xiang stepped forward and said, "Let me speak."

He's the eldest brother, and the affairs between him and his nine brothers and the Kamo family have nothing to do with Hisahito Itadori. Let him talk to Noriyuki Kamo instead.

After meeting Kamo Kenki's gaze, Kosei finally introduced himself: "Since you are a member of the Kamo family, you should have heard of me. My name is Kosei, and I am the eldest brother in the Nine Zodiacs."

Kamo Kenki: ?

His pupils dilated slightly again: "Nine Phases... Impossible, the Nine Phases Diagram isn't..."

He was halfway through his sentence when he remembered…

The Nine Phases Diagram is in the forbidden storage room of Tokyo High School. Gojo Satoru is a teacher at Tokyo High School, and Hisahito Itadori next to him is Gojo Satoru's student. Moreover, given Gojo Satoru's personality...

They are entirely capable of doing anything outrageous!

Noriyuki Kamo remained silent.

The Nine Phases Diagram...that's...a disgrace to the Kamo family, a dark history that should never be mentioned.

But now, this dark history is standing right in front of him, and the other party even possesses the Kamo family's inherited techniques...

Kamo Noriyuki forced himself to calm down, but his brows were still furrowed: "Even if it is the Nine Phases Diagram... you are not of the Kamo family bloodline, so why do you possess our Kamo family's techniques?"

Zhang Xiang truthfully recounted: "Kamori Noriyuki... no, I should say, Ryosou. He insulted and toyed with my mother, and mixed Kamo Noriyuki's blood into me and my brothers."

"Lu Suo?" Kamo Kenki frowned. "That curse master who caused Natsume to release so many cursed spirits to search for him a few days ago?"

Karin Oriyuki nodded decisively: "Yes! Ryosaku is a big bad guy who can possess other people's bodies, he is Kamo Noriyuki!"

Kensuo...Kamo Xianlun...

Kamo Kenki always felt that it was very awkward for this name, which had the same pronunciation as his own, to appear here.

Furthermore, because Gojo Satoru and his team hadn't discussed the matter with the Directorate General—or rather, they simply didn't trust those guys there—most people in the sorcery world were completely bewildered when the name "Toruso" was mentioned after Natsuyuge's massive search. They had no idea what kind of extraordinary curse master was worth such a huge commotion from Natsuyuge and his team.

Kamo Kenki didn't know anything about this tatsusou, but one thing was certain—

"No matter what, the Crimson Blood Technique cannot remain outside the Kamo family. Please come back to the Kamo family with me."

The Zenin family was already a laughing stock, given the situation of Fushiguro Megumi, and Kamo Kenki didn't want the Kamo family to end up like that.

Upon hearing this, Hisahito Itadori frowned.

Although he hadn't been in contact with the world of sorcery for very long, he had been influenced by his teachers, classmates, and seniors, and knew roughly what the three major families were like. He didn't particularly like these families of sorcerers.

Regardless, we need to let Mr. Gojo know about this first.

Just as he was about to refuse, Karin Oriyuki excitedly exclaimed, "Great! Are we going to let Dad become the head of the Kamo family too?"

Kamo Kenki: ?

He looked at Oriyuki Karin in surprise, thinking he had misheard: "What?"

Karin Oriyuki blinked her innocent, wide eyes: "Master! Isn't that right?"

The currently recognized heir to the Kamo family, Noriyuki Kamo: "...?"

He's the head of the family, so what am I?

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Author's Note: Although... actually, this was yesterday's update. I originally wanted to catch up on the chapters I missed, but I found it really difficult to write (scratching head).