Chapter 41, Chapter 8: Your pectoral muscles aren't as big as Daddy's!
"Yeah, why don't I look like my dad or daddy?" a child's innocent voice chimed in.
Karin asked the question with genuine sincerity, because she was truly curious.
Fukuro Jinji twitched the corner of his mouth, said nothing, but withdrew his gaze from Gojo Satoru.
Gojo Satoru looked at Oriyuki Karin and teased the child, saying, "It must be because your genes have mutated."
Zhixue Yahuali: "..."
She tugged at Fuheishen's pants: "Daddy, can we kick this guy out?"
Gojo Satoru smiled and said, "No way~ This house belongs to the Gojo family. If anyone should be kicked out, it's me who should kick you out."
Zhixue Yahuali: "."
She had forgotten that, probably because of her influence, Gojo Satoru bought Fushiguro Megumi too early. At that time, Fushiguro Megumi and Fushiguro Miki were not yet able to take care of themselves, so Gojo Satoru brought them directly to Tokyo.
It's worth noting that in the original story, Gojo Satoru went to find Fushiguro Megumi some time after Natsumi Yuuki had defected, but here, it was almost immediately after the Stardust Incident that Gojo Satoru came to pick up his adopted son with great enthusiasm.
—Although Fushiguro Megumi still refuses to call him "father".
In short, this house... really does belong to Wu Tiao.
Karin puffed out her cheeks, deciding not to argue with that brat Gojo Satoru... wait, Gojo Satoru seems to be older than her now.
20-year-old Karin Oriyuki looked at 25-year-old Satoru Gojo—yes, Karin Oriyuki had subtly inquired about Megumi Fushiguro's current grade yesterday and counted the current timeline on her fingers.
As luck would have it, the timeline of the cursed return basically follows the age of Gojo Satoru, so she directly obtained Gojo Satoru's age as well.
25...
The Gojo I met when I traveled through time last month was still a 17-year-old boy.
If things continue like this, will she be able to see an elderly version of Gojo Satoru in his eighties in six months?
In her mind, Shiki Ayakari imagined Gojo Satoru, whose back was bent and whose teeth were in dentures, still mischievously pulling at the bangs of the elderly Natsuyuki—if Natsuyuki hadn't gone bald and still had bangs back then.
Karin Oriyuki: "Pfft."
She couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Gojo Satoru leaned closer, looking at her suspiciously: "I have a feeling you're thinking about something offensive?"
Karin stuck her tongue out at him: "I'm not telling you."
"Hey~ No way~ Tell me quickly, I'm so curious~" 25-year-old Gojo Satoru said coquettishly without any psychological pressure, even more skillfully than when he was sixteen or seventeen.
Origami Karin snorted, "I'm not telling you."
Looking at the two, one big and one small, Xia Youjie thought they should be about the same age.
Shoko Ieiri laughed, but then asked, "So? There's no answer to that question? I'm curious too."
She was referring to why Oriyuki Karin didn't resemble Fushiguro Megumi or Fushiguro Jinji at all.
Of course, what she found even stranger was how Fushiguro Megumi and his son could be so certain, under such circumstances, that Oriyuki Karin was indeed their Fushiguro family's child.
It's worth noting that Natsuyu Ayakari and Ieiri Hiri were basically recognizable as each other's children at a glance.
Xia Youjie, being one of only two people present who knew the reason, saw that Fu Heishen seemed too lazy to say anything more, so he spoke up to explain.
Upon hearing him say that Karin Oori looked like Megumi Fushiguro's mother, Shoko Ieiri finally showed a knowing expression.
Gojo Satoru revealed a knowing look: "So, Megumi lost because of her looks?"
Everyone: "..."
It was only then that Ayaka realized that she actually looked like her father's wife.
No wonder Daddy is so tolerant of her!
Wait, so... does that mean she holds the imperial sword?!
Zhi Xueya Karin looked at Fu Heishen, her eyes shining like stars.
Fuheishen, who caught her gaze: "...?"
Why do I have this ominous feeling?
It's only because Karin Origami can't hear his thoughts that she would have replied with something like, "Ominous!" Because she already knows she won't die no matter what she does! Hahahaha...
“Speaking of which, I was just about to ask,” Gojo Satoru said, stroking his chin, “aren’t you two grandfather and granddaughter? Why does she call you daddy?”
Fu Heishen snorted, clearly not wanting to discuss the topic at all. Xia Youjie suppressed a laugh.
Karin Oriyuki gave Gojo Satoru and Ieiri Shoko, two new spectators, a demonstration of what it means to say "Daddy is Daddy, and Daddy is Daddy."
Ieiri Shoko thought this reasoning was completely illogical and fell into deep thought.
Gojo Satoru stroked his chin and nodded in agreement: "That makes a lot of sense."
Even Yukiko Karin was slightly speechless at his reaction, but she still gave him a thumbs up: "You're so smart! I haven't seen anyone as smart as you in a long time!"
Xia Youjie and Jiaru Glass said: "Pfft."
Gojo Satoru: "..."
"Um... thank you, but why do I feel like I'm being mocked?" Five cats asked, confused.
Karin Oriyuki gave him a positive and affirmative answer: "No, it's a compliment!"
Gojo Satoru: "...Fine, I'll believe you for now."
——
Gojo Satoru was clearly a regular here; he skillfully opened the refrigerator and found drinks as soon as he entered, and even got some for Natsuyuki and Iori Glass. He was much more like the master than Uraboro Kuroi.
During this time, Yuki Akahara couldn't help but secretly keep an eye on the house and make glass.
Waaaaah... It's the mature version of Shoko! An absolutely stunning, top-tier older sister type!
And without dark circles, she looks much healthier than in the anime!
I don't know if it was Gojo Satoru who actually went to take turns working in the infirmary with her later, but—it should be thanks to her, right?
Ahhh... I'm so happy!
Both Ieiri Shoko and Natsuyuki noticed her Kirakira gaze. Ieiri Shoko looked at her and smiled.
Karin's face flushed red instantly.
Ahhhhhh... Shoko-nee smiled at me! She smiled at me! I, Yuki, Karin, could die without regrets!!!
Xia Youjie smiled and asked, "Does Mingli-chan know Shoko?"
Speaking of which, because Gojo Satoru and Oriyuki Karin started chatting like old friends right away, Natsuyuki only realized now that Satoru and Shoko hadn't introduced themselves yet.
With her mind filled with thoughts of her older sister, Karin Oriyuki instinctively nodded upon hearing the question: "Yes."
Shoko Ieiri chuckled and joked, "Looks like wet nurses actually live longer in real life?"
On the way here, Gojo Satoru was joking about whether Shoko would die this time too, considering the two kids before him… Natsuyu Karin said Natsuyu Suguru died, and Ieiri Hisari said Gojo Satoru died too. Would they all be buried together this time? She also said that in games, the healer is usually killed first.
It seems now that wet nurses are the ones who survive.
Gojo Satoru poked his head over: "Then do you know me?"
Karin Oriyuki shook her head immediately: I don't want to know you!
Satoru Gojo seemed completely unconcerned about the fact that another version of himself in a parallel world had probably died. He immediately introduced himself: "My name is Satoru Gojo, remember that. Also, Keiko is my adopted son, so you should call me grandpa."
Okiyuki Karin thought to herself, "Even Fushiguro Megumi has never called you 'Dad,' so she won't."
Her eyes darted around, and she tugged at Fu Heishen again: "Daddy, he told me to call him Grandpa."
Fukuro glanced at Gojo Satoru and scoffed contemptuously, "Call me a grandson."
This time, Karin was much more obedient, and she yelled at Gojo Satoru, "Grandson!"
Gojo Satoru: "..."
Xia Youjie and Ieiri Glasso burst out laughing, feeling that their trip had been worthwhile.
Fuhei Shener glanced at Zhixue Akarin with satisfaction, suddenly realizing that this little troublemaker did have some redeeming qualities.
Actually, before Gojo Satoru and Ieiri Shoko came over, they had wondered if they could learn anything about the future from the new children. But at the time, Natsuyuki said that the chances of learning anything were slim.
Gojo Satoru and Ieiri Shoko asked him why he said that, but Natsume didn't tell them the reason directly, only saying that they would know when they saw Fushiguro Meiri.
Now, seeing such a tiny piece of Oriyuki Karin, Gojo Satoru and Ieiri Shoko completely agreed with what Natsuyuu Suke had said.
This child is so young, she can't even tell her own father apart, so what can we expect her to know?
At most, it depends on who she recognizes.
Xia Youjie tried again to ask Zhi Xueya Huali if she knew Xia Youya Huali.
Zhi Xueya Karin felt a little touched. You're really a devoted father! She silently cursed Xia Youjie in her heart, giving him the Best Male Mom Award, and then shook her head, saying she didn't know him.
There wasn't any other reason; it's just that her mind isn't quite right right now, and she's afraid of making a mistake when writing the plot, so it's best if she doesn't know anyone.
She also shook her head, indicating that she didn't recognize the girl next to her.
Seeing that she seemed to know nothing, Ieiri Shoko immediately lost interest and returned to her lazy demeanor. Only Gojo Satoru was still in a state of wanting to play with the child and tried to lure Orishiya Karin out to play with him.
Fushiguro Jinji actually hoped that Gojo Satoru would take Oriyuki Karin away, as he really wasn't in the mood to take care of a child. But Oriyuki Karin didn't want to go out with Gojo Satoru at all, because she knew very well that it wouldn't be a fun outing at all, but rather Gojo Satoru playing her.
She clung tightly to her father's forearm, saying no to the five evil forces.
Gojo Satoru pointed at Fushiguro Jinji and said, "What's so fun about following him? Come on, I'll take you to play. Do you want to go to the amusement park?"
His tone really sounded like that of a creepy uncle.
Karin Shiori shook her head firmly: "No, I want to stay with Daddy."
"He won't take you out to play, so why are you following him?"
"Daddy will protect me!" said Karin Oriyuki in a clear voice.
Protect?
Fuheshen couldn't help but glance at her.
Oh.
He hadn't heard that word in a long time.
No one else has ever said anything like that before. The last one... was her.
No one knew what he was thinking. Gojo Satoru was still trying to persuade Yuki and Karin: "Well~ Gon and I can protect you too~"
Oriyuki Karin: But when there is no danger, you are the one who needs to be most wary!
She still refused.
Gojo Satoru thought she didn't believe him, so he told her how strong he and Natsumi were.
He put his arm around Xia Youjie's shoulder and said to Zhi Xueya Huali, "We two are the strongest sorcerers, even your daddy is no match for us."
His tone wasn't as arrogant and unrestrained as it had been in his youth, but it carried a stronger sense of power.
Upon hearing these words, Ayaka Shiki felt a strange sense of unease, as if it were the end of the world.
But she still refused.
Everyone knows that the two of you combined are twice as lethal!
Gojo Satoru couldn't help but ask, "Eh—why? What is it about the two of us that we're inferior to this guy?"
Zhi Xueya Karin actually found a point where he couldn't compare: "Your pectoral muscles aren't as big as Daddy's!"
How many people: ?
Everyone turned to look at Fuheishen's... chest.
Fuheishen: "..."
He spoke with an unfriendly expression: "What do you want?"
Gojo Satoru and Natsume Yuuki both looked away and remained silent.
Shoko Ieiri glanced at the two of them with a smug look and laughed, "You lost, you strongest."
Gojo Satoru: "..."
Xia Youjie: "..."
After that, the two strongest trainees quietly increased their training in certain areas. Of course, that's another story.
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Author's Note: The strongest guys in their twenties who still refuse to admit defeat (laughs)
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