Chapter 70 [Thousands of Years]
After focusing on the new chapter trailer for a few moments, Jiang Lai once again returned to the comic updates.
He opened the comic that he hadn't read recently, starting from the little sheep's admission to school and the awakening ritual, all the way to the end of the fragment incident not long ago and Nanami Kento's phone call to inform Gojo Satoru.
Most of the content is what Jiang Lai has experienced. In Hongshu Qipi, the comic description is a kind of interspersed editing. Let the viewer mistakenly think that Xiao Yang named the leader in the mobile game Hongshu, so the leader who is materialized is called Hongshu, and the two are naturally acquainted.
——This part of the processing reveals that world consciousness is still very cautious about not exposing the scientific world.
Afterwards, Jiang Lai paid special attention to some extra plots that he was not present for.
In the manga, when Yuji Itadori and Kento Nanami were leaving school, they happened to meet Junpei Yoshino, who had not entered the school gate and was preparing to go back to school to get his belongings.
At this time, the [account] had just been canceled, and Yoshino Junpei looked at the half-missing school annex building in astonishment.
Yuji Itadori paused, coughed and said seriously: "Here... um, there was a pipeline explosion, we are checking and dealing with it."
Yoshino Junpei was silent for two seconds, then said slowly: "Are they those strange-looking, cursed spirits or something like that?" He had heard related words from the little sheep Jiang Lai.
"Huh?" Yuji Itadori was obviously stunned. He didn't expect that the other party actually knew the terms in the world of curse.
Afterwards, the two had a brief conversation. Because they were worried that there might be some remaining cursed spirits, Yuji Itadori took the initiative to go upstairs with Junpei Yoshino.
During this process, the friendship between the very friendly Yuji Itadori and Junpei Yoshino developed rapidly. The boys discovered their common interests during the casual conversation and made an appointment to watch a movie together next time they have the chance.
Seeing this, Jiang Lai narrowed his eyes slightly: It seems that in the new series, they have become friends again.
Then he looked at the second half.
After returning home, Nanami Kento immediately picked up the phone and called Gojo Satoru, briefly describing the unexpected circumstances of the incident - and the familiar figure he unexpectedly met.
In the picture, Gojo Satoru on the other side of the phone is wearing a black eye mask, holding the phone in one hand, and his tall figure is half leaning against a guardrail somewhere.
After listening to Nanami Kento's words, he put down his other hand that was resting on the guardrail and said, "I understand."
Nanami Kento hesitated for a moment, a little surprised that the other person was so quiet this time.
After a while, the other side returned to the usual tone: "Hey, I didn't expect you to run into two special-class people this time? As expected, the guys who conducted the mission level survey are unreliable. They need to be slammed on the table and taught a lesson. Are you okay? What's the specific situation with Hisahito?"
Kento Nanami told about Yuji Itadori's situation and said that he had already planned his itinerary and was waiting to return to school the next day for a physical examination.
"Yeah, I need to check it out." Gojo Satoru said, "I will also rush back and use my six eyes to check on my good student."
After listening to this, Nanami Kento was silent for half a second, and then continued to narrate calmly: "The two special-grade cursed spirits we encountered this time are not recorded in the files of the curse world. Do we need to report all the information?"
He paused. "Or maybe we won't report it for now. Let's make a decision after you come and investigate?"
——Because one of the special-grade cursed spirits might be a former friend of Gojo Satoru, after thinking about it, Nanami Kento decided to leave the choice of this issue to Gojo himself.
After a brief silence, the person on the other end of the line responded, "...I'll go there."
After waiting for a few seconds, noticing that Nanami Kento didn't say anything else and didn't hang up the phone, Gojo Satoru smiled again and said, "What's the matter, Nanami? Anything else?"
Nanami Kento focused his eyes on an inconspicuous gray stain on the wall of the room and added his last words in a calm voice:
"After death, sorcerers become cursed spirits. Some retain their memories from their previous lives, but some have weak or no consciousness at all. The latter are a purer kind of cursed spirit."
This sentence is common knowledge among sorcerers in the world of spellcasting. When it is said in such a situation, even if the person is not specifically mentioned, the hidden meaning is very obvious.
The person on the other end of the phone did not respond immediately. After a few breaths, Gojo Satoru finally spoke: "I understand."
——The tone and response are similar to those at the beginning of the call.
Nanami Kento didn't say anything else. His implicit reminder and concern had been conveyed. The rest was up to Gojo Satoru himself.
He said goodbye calmly and politely and hung up the phone.
The last page of this comic is split in half.
In the left half, Gojo Satoru puts away his phone, puts his hands in his pockets, and walks into the bustling crowd with his long legs. While maintaining an imperceptible distance from everything around him, he is in a state of unlimited power.
On the other side, a familiar black-haired young man stood alone in the alley. He looked up and gazed at the narrow sky above his head through the overlapping power lines and building shadows.
The picture ends here.
Jiang Lai blinked when he saw this and thought: It seems that the comics not only have misunderstandings in the editing, but also are a patchwork of different time periods.
The last scene where I look up from the alley was when I was about to change back into the sheep vest, and I looked up to see if there was any surveillance or human shadow.
This combination is quite artistic. Jiang Lai nodded in his heart.
As for what Gojo Satoru said about "coming over" - Jiang Lai was not surprised by it.
Whether from a rational or emotional point of view, Gojo Satoru would come specially and secretly talk to him face to face to discuss the follow-up plan.
Afterwards, Jiang Lai exited the official website, opened the Science World's new series of flower-growing forums, and found the latest concentrated discussion post on the plot.
[Oh, the Little Sheep Ritual is out! I've always seen that the Pokémon adventure game called [Pokémons and New Route] will be linked with the new Curse Return series, but I didn't expect it to be here!
u1s1, a spirit in the style of Curse Return, there is a kind of cuteness mixed with some realism, cuteness and a bit of underworld weirdness. I didn't recognize it at first glance, hahaha]
[Wow, I envy this technique so much. I want to hold a spirit in my arms, too—
Of course, forget about Kyubey, but to be honest, the leader of Kyubey's shell is really creepy (sad). Official, you should buy the copyright and buy some mascots from the mortal world. 】
[Shunping is learning skills from Little Sheep. Little Sheep has a bad mouth but a really good heart... Mommy is in tears. Later, Shunping gets to know Huzi again. This time, Shunping should have a good ending! Woohoo]
[The highlight is at the end! The real person appears! And Raishin! And that Ryoumen Sukuna guy!
This confused Leshen is really great, it's the kind of feeling that makes me want to lick him, both strong and weak... Sorry, I'm a BT, let me say it first!!
Looking at it this way, it turns out that the reason why Lai Shen was expressless, dangerous, and a mystery teller before, in addition to the comic filter effect, was actually the instinctive defense mode when he couldn't distinguish between friend and foe, and self-protection under the confusion of memory? 】
[It seems that Raishin is measuring the danger level himself: when facing danger, he is more dangerous than the danger (refer to the appearance in the alley with Fushiguro Megumi and the cursed spirit), and he will be relatively relaxed and friendly when facing others (refer to the face-to-face between Danjun, Fushiguro, and Toranoko).
The amnesiac Raijin probably still has some subconsciousness left, for example, he knew at the beginning that his name was "Gojo Rai" and guessed that the enemy was around so he turned on the underworld mode and treated it with caution. He is a bit like that alert little animal, so cute
[Watch carefully! A real person kidnapped and amnesiac Lai Shen. Although Lai Shen didn't fall for it, it made me so sad (bites handkerchief). Don't follow the cursed spirit, Lai Shen! You used to be a god, and you have a sorcerer friend! ! ]
[A blind guess, based on the style of Curse Returns to the Netherworld, there will most likely be a plot where Lai Shen joins the Curse Spirits side...
You see, this time, Lai Shen's final decision is "Cursed spirits and humans are enemies" - although he did not harm Hu Zi and the others, his nature is still kind. I just don't know how long his final kindness can last.
In the conversation between Nanami Kento and Gojo Satoru in the later part of the manga, I always felt that Gojo's calmness was a cover for the depression in his heart. 285 He only becomes so taciturn when he is serious and in a heavy mood.
He had gone to see Levi before at Christmas. Although the comic didn't show the details, it seemed like they parted on bad terms.
At that time, Gojo Satoru just thought that Lai had lost his memory, but he probably didn't expect that after a period of time, he turned into a cursed spirit (sad)
Gojo Neko, you are so miserable. In the first round, you lost your good friend Geto Summer Oil, and in the second round, you lost your good friend Raishen. No matter what, there is no way it can be perfect, right?
jjxx you are not a human being (thumps the ground) don't let the two of them fight to the death——】
[Fuck, I'm so scared. I'm going to cry first to show my respect! 】
[Ah, there's more! Ryoumen Sukuna and Raishin definitely have a story. The previous evaluation of "being a good guy" and the scene of him looking down from the sky after swallowing the fragments all have that kind of feeling of a good friend who is an old enemy in the underworld (gesture)
Okay, this time I will be the analyst and do the analysis.
First, the woven bag in the real person's hand. Combined with the previous action of the brain flower mother weaving something, I think this woven bag is made by brain flower and is specially used to collect debris.
And what is this fragment?
I found a picture (screenshot.jpg) of the Raisin Clock when it was damaged and cracked.
Comparing this with the cracks above, I think the light green crystal-like object that appeared in the update is something related to [Existence] and is similar to a fragment of the divine nature.
The godhood of Rai was only damaged, but not completely shattered or lost, so this fragment was probably from another [existence].
It is known that the fragments of the divine power are extremely powerful, but they can be contained in a woven bag.
Then let's take it a step further. In addition to weaving bags, did the brain also weave some other items, such as ropes? And this kind of thing is likely to be able to trap [existence].
Who knows, the [existence] in the supervisory council—whether it is in the form of an object or a humanoid, was trapped and used by the brain flower. 】
[…Shit, the style of the painting is getting even darker. I hope the [existence] of the Regulatory Commission is okay, and I hope the Regulatory Commission doesn’t find out about Raishen (puts hands together and prays)
By the way, Sukuna ate the fragments and nothing happened, does that mean Sukuna also exists? 】
[I'm not sure. Maybe Sukuna is special? Or maybe he didn't actually eat it, but just put it away? In any case, Sukuna must know about it [existence]... More secrets are waiting to be revealed in the new chapter! ]
[Update quickly! I really want to see the new chapter of [Thousand Years], please let me see the past Lai Shen and Daye!! (I can’t stand it anymore, I punch the update button.gif)]
Jiang Lai took a general look at the forum and kept the key analysis content in mind.
He felt that the analysis of textiles and brains made some sense.
After all, the brain wouldn't choose a shell for no reason.
He is a character who can plan for thousands of years. Everything he does is very planned, and each body he changes has its own purpose.
The reason why the body of the woman in the long skirt was chosen this time is probably because of this special "weaving" ability.
As for the [existence] in the regulatory committee...it's hard to say whether the other party exerted the ability voluntarily or was forced. Jiang Lai put one hand on his chin and pondered.
——The specific situation would only become clear after further contact. He made a note of the plan in his heart.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Little Sheep Jiang Lai stood up from the desk and trotted over to open the door.
It was Yuji Itadori outside the door. He had a towel draped over his shoulders and a few drops of water hanging from his hair. He smiled brightly and said in a young voice:
"I've already taken a shower. Do you want to go in later? I left the bathroom light on."
Nanami Kento's home has three bedrooms, one living room and two bathrooms, and the bathroom is connected to the living room. After the little sheep Jiang Lai was adopted by Nanami Kento, one of the second bedrooms became his room.
The remaining second bedroom became a guest room and study room combined, and Yuji Itadori has been sleeping in the second bedroom next door these days.
Just now, the little sheep Jiang Lai was still studying (actually reading comics and forums on his mobile phone), so Yuji Itadori went to wash up first.
"I've finished my studies." Jiang Lai, the little sheep, put down his phone, blinked and smiled, "I'll go now."
After washing up, it was already late. Little Sheep Jiang Lai tidied up a bit and turned off the lights.
He noticed that there was still light coming from the gap in the door of the master bedroom, while the other secondary bedroom was dark - Nanami Kento was probably not asleep yet, and Itadori Yuji was probably already resting.
Jiang Lai moved lightly and tiptoed back to his room.
He closed the door and didn't turn on the light.
Most of the residential buildings outside the window have turned off their lights, and there are few large buildings nearby. In such a dark environment, the full moon in the sky stands out especially brightly.
The bright moon, which has remained unchanged for thousands of years, casts its cool and shallow light through the window, gently swaying in the eyes of the sleepless and in the dreams of those who are resting.
Waves of sleepiness swept over Jiang Lai. He yawned slightly, took off his slippers and lay down on the bed.
He closed his eyes, lost in the overly soft bed and the infinitely extended past.
——
He had a very comfortable sleep. If it weren't for the slight coolness on his cheek, he wouldn't have woken up so early.
Jiang Lai opened his eyes. Above him was a clear sky. Snowflakes were flying in the wind like velvet, and they landed on his cheeks, giving him a cool touch. The melted moisture was like a kiss from nature.
...Wait, where's the ceiling? Where's the roof? He was stunned for a few seconds, then sat up and realized that he was sleeping on an old tree with thick branches.
Looking far away, there is a beautiful snowy forest all around, and the outline of the village can be vaguely seen. The curling smoke rises slowly into the air, and is blown away by the wind.
Jiang Lai was silent for only half a second before he found his cell phone - at this moment its appearance had turned into an old-fashioned book.
Through the camera on his cell phone, he saw that he had returned to his original black-haired, brown-eyed self, and his attire had changed to a plain navy blue kimono. Everything looked exactly the same as in the [Yesterday and the Past] chapter.
There is only one difference -
The winter wind blew through the treetops, and the nearly waist-length black hair fluttered in the wind. Jiang Lai held the hair with one hand, and was silent for half a second.
Hair grows overnight! Such a good shampoo is so popular that it is sold out (bushi)!!
Jiang Lai's mind was filled with wild thoughts for a moment, but he quickly collected his thoughts. He had already guessed where he was at the moment.
The comic has already released a trailer for the new chapter, and it seems that as he had previously guessed, [Thousands of Years] will unfold in dreams at night - now is probably Japan in the Heian-kyo period a thousand years ago.
Most people in this period have long hair, except for a few characters who have short hair, such as Ryomen Sukuna.
This period was a time of both chaos and prosperity in the world of sorcery, with cursed spirits, demons, sorcerers, Onmyoji, and other characters densely populated. It can be said to be the heyday of cursed spirits and sorcerers.
Jiang Lai breathed steadily. He could feel the boundless power in himself—the power that truly belonged to [existence], with the heaven and earth as its boundaries, the sun and the moon as its benchmarks, and it was one with nature.
【Ritual-All-Seeing】
The horizontal space ability has not changed much, perhaps to keep up with the times. It has changed from editing space codes to being able to directly manipulate space, which is equivalent to simplifying the process, and Jiang Lai can manipulate the surroundings more freely and quickly.
The vertical time ability has also been changed. The overall one-time world rewinding ability has been changed to a single or small range time adjustment that can be used multiple times.
Jiang Lai aimed at the branches of the ancient tree beside him and tried to activate his ability——
As we watch, the dry branches in winter sprout new buds and leaves, as if spring and summer have arrived ahead of time.
Jiang Lai's eyes lit up. He then switched his ability and adjusted it back, and the branches of the ancient tree returned to their original appearance.
To be honest, if time can be changed at will, then this ability is so strong that it is a bit like cheating. It stands to reason that there are not too many abilities in the world that can break through limitations, so the application of this is probably limited.
Jiang Lai half lowered his eyes, deeply felt the edge of his ability, and gradually figured out the limitations surrounding him.
[You can repair and fine-tune the time trajectory, but you cannot drastically change the original trajectory of an individual, especially the trajectory of an individual with a significant impact. The sins of violating the rules will be accumulated on the [Existence] godhood. ]
"..."To be honest, this description of perceived limitations is a bit confusing.
Jiang Lai thought for a moment and exhaled. In short, it should not be used too recklessly? Especially for important roles with great influence?
That makes sense, Jiang Lai thought silently. If there were no restrictions, he could find Sukuna or Naohua, and then use his ability to turn them back to their infancy and take care of them, and the story would end (?)
The winter wind blew past the ears again, and the long black hair brushed against the cheeks. Jiang Lai grabbed the hair with one hand, made a headband and tied it loosely behind the head.
Then he decided to check his cell phone to get more intelligence.
As he opened the book (mobile phone) in front of him, a child's tender and enthusiastic voice came from under the tree:
"Wow! Why are you in that tree? Aren't you cold?"
Jiang Lai looked down at the sound and saw an ordinary little boy under the tree. He looked like a child from a village not far away. He was wearing tightly wrapped clothes and looked up curiously.
After thinking for a few seconds, Jiang Lai jumped down from the tree. He smiled and said, "It's not cold. But you, you run so far, be careful not to encounter wild animals."
"I, I'm not afraid!" The child said with his hands on his hips. When he saw Jiang Lai's face, he couldn't help but take a half step back. He looked a little scared, but also with a child's curiosity. "...Um, um, are you a monster?"
"Hmm?" Jiang Lai asked, "Why do you say that?"
The child gestured with his face and stuttered: "You, that, I can't see your face - it's a cloud of fog, the fog is blocking your face."
Is there mist blocking the face? Jiang Lai raised his eyebrows slightly. Such a mysterious look is very consistent with the setting of [No Bond].
After all, you can't even see what the other person looks like, let alone the so-called "connection".
Probably seeing that Jiang Lai didn't hurt him, the child took another tentative step forward: "So you are a monster, Brother Miwu?"
"No." Jiang Lai replied simply. He didn't say much, but just walked forward. "You must be lost. I'll take you back."
"Hey, how did you know I was lost—" The child scratched his head and followed, "Are you really not a monster? You really don't eat children?"
Jiang Lai didn't reply much. He raised his sleeves and gently supported the child beside him to prevent him from falling.
The two walked in the forest. Jiang Lai, as an [existence], had a natural sense of direction. He led the child all the way to the village.
After leaving the forest, a flat dirt road appeared in front of us. It had been snowing for a while, and the road was covered under thick snow.
Jiang Lai stopped at the edge of the forest and said, "We're here, you can go back now."
"Thank you, Brother Miwu! I'll bring you a gift next time if I have the chance!" The child blushed, bowed politely, said goodbye and trotted forward.
He passed by a pile of snow, under which a few human fingers could be vaguely seen. Jiang Lai narrowed his eyes.
——There’s someone under the snow?!
The child obviously noticed it, too. He half-knelt down, pointed at the snow pile and Jiang Lai and said, "It looks like someone is buried here!"
He took the initiative to dig out the snow with his hands. The innocent and kind-hearted child wanted to rescue the people below.
Jiang Lai stepped forward, intending to help.
At this moment, cursed power surged in the air, and the child who was digging snow was cut into two by the invisible cursed blade, and blood gushed out!
"!?" Jiang Lai was stunned for a second, then he saw the snow pile move and someone stood up from the snow.
A guy with short cherry-pink hair and four arms emerged from the snow. He looked like a teenager, but his body was stronger and more robust than that of an average person.
His scarlet eyes fell on the dead body of the child on the ground, and he said lazily, "Tsk, I didn't sleep well, I'm not happy."
——It's Ryomen Sukuna.
The four-armed Ryoumen Sukuna glanced casually at the corpse.
The next second, another wave of cursed power swept through the air, and the child on the ground rolled over and climbed up intact, regaining his original life.
Ryomen Sukuna: “?”
His eyebrows slightly raised, and his eyes turned to the figure with long black hair standing beside him - the person who had just performed the ritual.
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