Chapter 245: Curse "Return" Battle
Jiang Lai turned on his cell phone and looked through the email attachment sent to him by Yoshino Junpei.
The attached file is a very clear analysis report with pictures and text. From this attached information sent by Yoshino Junpei, we can see the situation of the cursed force fluctuations in various parts of Japan before the start of this game called [New World].
Overall, the fluctuations in mana during this period increased. The fluctuations in mana were particularly noticeable at the locations of the barriers specified in the rules.
However, because the overall values were still within a reasonable range, or because there were people from the regulatory commission in the [window], in short, this information was not reported.
Jiang Lai flipped through the pages of the analysis report, his eyes fixed on the pictures and text. In the scientific world, he had served as a hidden boss, so he was particularly sensitive to data.
He processed and analyzed the information in his brain. After a moment, he raised his head.
The scientific friends nearby did not interfere during this process. They knew that Jiang Lai was more familiar with the world of spells and had the ability to discern information, so they just needed to wait for the results.
"How?" Seeing Jiang Lai come out of his thoughts, Zhu Fu Jingguang asked first, and the ripples on his electronic screen were shaking.
"Operation Brainflower was very covert, controlling the fluctuations of his magical power within a certain range, blending it with the normal magical power of the environment, making it difficult to distinguish which ones were arranged by him and which ones were naturally generated."
Jiang Lai exhaled, and then said, "However, it is not without gain. Overall, compared with the magic power situation in the past few months, I found that one area is the most outstanding."
Matsuda Jinpei moved closer and tilted his head slightly. The sunglasses on the electronic screen were erased and a map of Japan appeared. "Where is it? Is it still the same place as before, Qishan in Hokkaido?"
As he spoke, the map on the electronic screen zoomed in and focused on the Hokkaido area.
Watching the changing scenes on the screen, for a moment Jiang Lai wanted to ask whether this electronic screen was a touch screen.
However, it seemed inappropriate to touch his friend's face, so he quickly put the thought aside and gathered his free thoughts.
"No, not there." Jiang Lai shook his head, "The location is - Kyoto."
Kyoto.
When the name of this city came out, everyone present was stunned for a moment, and then had different expressions.
Kyoto is the traditional seat of the three great families of the Imperial family. It is an ancient capital with a long history. It was also known as Heian-kyo thousands of years ago.
In the Jujutsu Kaisen Shin series, this area has a very wonderful story. Jiang Lai is an eyewitness, and his scientific friends are familiar with the plot of the comics. They all understand the significance of this city.
"Kyoto?" Kurosawa Akira nodded slightly after a brief silence. "Indeed, whether from the perspective of Naohua himself or the will of the world, it is reasonable for the core of the barrier to be located here."
"I'm guessing from the perspective of Brainflower. This is where the residence of the Yusan family is located, and it's the place where pure cursed energy gathers the most."
"There was a reason why Brain had been planning to control the Yusan family. It must be for his final plan. Perhaps he wanted to extract the magical power of the Yusan family and the faith of the shrine to maintain the operation of the barrier and the contract."
"From the perspective of the world's will, this is a new cycle."
Jiang Lai blinked lightly. He actually guessed the meaning.
The Heian capital a thousand years ago and the modern Kyoto a thousand years later. After a thousand years of reincarnation, similar people and horses are once again facing a fateful decisive battle.
In Jujutsu Kaisen, the word "return" will inevitably run through the beginning and end of fate.
Therefore, the core of the barrier was placed in Kyoto. In addition to Naohua's own decision, it was probably also influenced by the subtle influence of the world's will.
Everything started in Kyoto and everything ended in Kyoto.
"So, are we going to Kyoto now?" Matsuda Jinpei asked, tilting his head slightly.
Morobushi Kagemitsu switched to the double Pegasus form and said, "I can carry you, very quickly - of course, Matsuda, you and Akira also need to switch to the beast form, otherwise we won't be able to carry you."
"Holding a dog in one hand and a snake in the other, riding on horseback, this picture is quite beautiful." Jiang Lai coughed twice and joked, "How about you, Matsuda, chase him on the ground, and I'll take care of Xiao Zhao."
"Hey, you're discriminating against dogs, right?"
"Of course - no." Jiang Lai responded with a smile, and then changed his tone and said seriously, "Let's get back to business and change the arrangement."
"Matsuda, you stay in human form, and let Jingguang take you. I will use the space technique to speed up and follow you. As for Xiao Zhao, you can follow me or Matsuda."
Kurosawa Akira said: "I will become the size of a bracelet and put it around Brother Jiang Lai's wrist."
"Do you want to follow me?" Tianma Jingguang blinked his blue eyes, "Do you need me to slow down?"
"No need." Jiang Lai smiled, his expression light, "If the technique is fully activated, you can keep up - the sooner you go there, the more time you can have for subsequent exploration."
"Don't worry, why should I be polite to you?" Jiang Lai frowned, "If I'm exhausted, I will tell you right away."
"Then I'll go down and you come up." Matsuda Jinpei added the second half of the sentence naturally, "I'll switch to wolfhound form. I can run fast on four legs, so I should be able to keep up."
"Hey, are you so self-conscious, Matsuda?" Jiang Lai teased, "You were obviously resisting just now."
"Please, I can tell whether it's intentional or forced." Matsuda Jinpei raised his hand and hammered Jiang Lai's back jokingly, "I'm talking to you, I haven't seen you for a while, why do you like playing these games so much?"
"Maybe it's because there aren't many people here to joke with me." Jiang Lai shrugged and replied, "I'm just waiting for you."
In the world of Jujutsu, he has always been an elder, and most of the time he is a gentle, kind moonlight. He usually jokes with people like Gojo Satoru who have no concept of seniority.
Sometimes he would also make trouble with Geto Suguru - but Geto Suguru was preoccupied during his high school years, and Geto Suguru in the second round was on the Supervisory Committee, so they couldn't see each other often.
In the world of science, Jiang Lai is more of a peer (2.0) and a junior (1.0) figure.
He and his scientific friends can joke with each other without scruples, make harmless bets and arrange household chores. No one needs to be reserved or concerned, and everyone can see each other often.
——Of course, this does not mean that Jiang Lai prefers the world of science.
People from different worlds, different bonds, and different experiences are all equally precious to Jiang Lai. There is no high or low distinction in sincere emotions.
However, due to the slight difference in attitude between his elders and peers, he tends to show his cheerful and playful side more often around his scientific friends.
The distance between Tokyo and Kyoto is not far, but the new rules announced by the government have almost paralyzed the entire society, and traffic naturally cannot function normally.
However, this is a good thing for Jiang Lai and his friends who are rushing on the road. They don't have to worry about colliding with normal people.
Therefore, it didn't take them long to reach the outskirts of Kyoto.
When approaching Kyoto, Jiang Lai could feel the fluctuations of cursed energy in the air. His sharp five senses belonging to "existence" enabled him to accurately perceive that something was unusual here.
As expected, Jiang Lai thought. There is something wrong in Kyoto.
He waved his hand to dispel the space spells used to accelerate around him and landed on the ground.
At this moment, Kyoto is surrounded by an unknown barrier, and no one knows what is going on inside - because this barrier has the function of shielding the inside and the outside, just like the Heian capital a thousand years ago.
Perhaps this is why there has been no news from Kyoto. Jiang Lai intuitively feels that the three families in Kyoto may have already fallen.
Jiang Lai himself would not be blocked by the barrier, but his scientific friends would be. So Jiang Lai had to go around the barrier and try to find the entrance to the barrier so that his scientific friends could enter with him.
——He did not choose to destroy the barrier.
First, this action would be too conspicuous, and Jiang Lai didn't want to make a fuss for the time being. Second, he was unsure of the rules of this barrier, and it would take a long time to destroy it.
So, why not try to find the entrance.
Generally speaking, such a siege barrier will have a relatively weak "gate".
Jiang Lai released his space magic power and stroked the edge of the barrier. When he turned around a certain place, he sensed another slightly familiar magic power.
Almost instantly, he raised his head and looked straight over there——
Outside the barrier of the waves, there stood a figure with long black hair. Her hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, and her light blue eyes were slightly narrowed. It was Gojo Hisakazuin!
Jiang Lai was a little surprised at first, but then he found it reasonable. After all, Gojo Kyufuin was an important member of the Supervisory Committee, so it was completely understandable that Brain Flower sent him to guard the gate.
The moment Jiang Lai noticed Gojo Jiufengyuan, Gojo Jiufengyuan also noticed them.
My scientific friends became alert almost instantly. They were all silent, their electronic screens showed blue screens that showed nothing, and their whole bodies were tense.
They all knew that the guy in front of them was a pervert, and he was targeting Jiang Lai.
"You're here." Gojo Hisafuin smiled and turned halfway. He didn't even look at the other people beside Jiang Lai, but only focused on the black-haired young man. "I know you can definitely find the most critical location."
"..." Out of caution, Jiang Lai did not reply immediately. He just looked back calmly, and after a moment, he said, "Are you guarding Kyoto?"
"Yes, that's not entirely true." Gojo Hisafuin admitted frankly. He curled his lips and a smile bloomed on his fair and beautiful face. "On the one hand, I am guarding, and on the other hand, I am welcoming - welcoming you."
Jiang Lai stood there, his brown eyes slightly narrowed.
"Maybe it's a bit presumptuous, but I introduced you to Nozomi." Gojo Hisafune suddenly blurted out the next sentence.
This sentence made Jiang Lai's heart suddenly tighten, and his scientific friends beside him burst out with sharp signals at the same time!
...What exactly does this Jiufengyuan guy mean? Why are they suddenly leaning towards Naohua?!
Jiang Lai's brain was working rapidly. No, that's not right. Gojo Kyufuin knew that he and Naohua were two conflicting and irreconcilable factions, and it was impossible for him, an extremist, to help the enemy.
Moreover, if Gojo Hisafuuin really intended to help Naohua, then he would not have told me here that he had already informed Naohua.
So...
Jiang Lai was not in a hurry to get angry. At the same time, he raised his hand slightly to signal Ke Xue's friends not to rush to confront the enemy and to give Gojo Kuhoin some time to explain.
"Of course, I didn't reveal everything. I think what I did was probably what you expected." Gojo Hisafuin smiled softly and said slowly, "I described it according to your amnesia script. I know this is what you want to reveal."
"Noso wants to meet you." Gojo Kyufuin said, "This is an opportunity for you, isn't it? Of course, you don't have to trust me and go your own way. I believe you have the best choice."