Late at night, in Naraku's study.
"Father, did you call for me?"
Yomi, already in her pajamas, had been suddenly summoned to the study by her father.
"Sorry to disturb your rest, Yomi."
Naraku looked at her with a gentle expression.
"It's alright, Father. You're doing this for the family. Is there anything you need me to do?"
"Tomorrow, you will accompany the guests into the city. Show them the local scenery and customs."
"I understand, Father."
Yomi nodded. The guests' status certainly warranted her personal hospitality.
"Also, leave Shishiou here for now. With Eichi there, you don't need to worry about your safety."
Yomi was a little surprised that Shishiou would be left behind, but she obediently took it out and handed it to her father.
Seeing his obedient, beautiful daughter, the fatigue in Naraku's heart seemed to vanish, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously lifted.
Although Naraku looked fine, he knew his own condition. He was running out of time.
In his youth, he risked his life to climb higher, but he also accumulated countless injuries. In the disaster three years ago, when a large number of Cursed Spirits appeared at once, he nearly died, and now he was only barely holding on.
That was why, in recent years, he had been constantly making arrangements for his daughter, so she could safely take the position of Head of the Isayama Family.
Kagura was still too young. It would take time before she could become a reliable force for Yomi.
The Izuna Family had its own motives, and they would inevitably try to gain benefits from the Isayama Family through Yomi.
However, Eichi was different. Naraku and Eichi had established a strict binding vow. For ten years, if Yomi ever needed Eichi, he would provide assistance.
It was not unlimited help, but it was enough. In this country, no one dared ignore the attitude of a Special Grade.
Ten years was enough for Yomi and Kagura to grow.
After speaking with Naraku, Yomi did not go back to sleep with Kagura. Instead, she returned to her own room. While planning tomorrow's route, she gradually drifted off to sleep.
The next day came quickly.
Early in the morning, Yomi arrived at Eichi's room.
Medea immediately informed Eichi of Yomi's visit.
The residence Naraku arranged for Eichi was directly opposite the Isayama Family's main house.
Medea had already turned this residence into a new base.
Barriers, familiars, in just one night, this two-story building had been transformed by Medea into a magical workshop with extremely high defensive capability.
The workshop's surveillance spread across the entire surrounding area, including the Isayama Family.
"Good morning, Yomi."
"Good morning, Eichi."
They had not spent much time together, but their relationship was already quite good.
Although Eichi was a Special Grade, he had no airs.
Yomi also preferred this relaxed way of interacting.
"By the way, isn't there a famous Sendai specialty called edamame cream kikufuku?"
After seeing several interesting place names on the map, Eichi thought of Sendai.
"There is. Do you like that?"
Yomi was a little surprised. Edamame paste was one of Sendai's signature snacks, but edamame cream kikufuku with fresh cream was too sweet for most people.
She had not expected Eichi to like something so sweet. At dinner last night, she had not seen him show much interest in desserts.
"My classmate likes it. Since we're here, let's buy some."
I should buy a lot and set a few Satoru traps.
Eichi thought to himself.
"Leave it to me."
Yomi made a phone call, and several members of the Isayama Family immediately headed to Sendai to buy kikufuku for Eichi and his companions.
"Yo, cute boys and girls."
Just as the two were about to leave, an old man with white hair, bare-chested and showing powerful muscles, appeared in front of them.
Did I run into a pervert?
Eichi's eyelid twitched, and he felt like calling the police.
"Master Michael has arrived."
Yomi greeted him as if it were the most normal thing in the world.
"This is Master Michael, the most skilled blacksmith of the Isayama Family. These next few days, he will be responsible for maintaining Shishiou. If you need anything, you can also ask him."
Yomi smiled as she introduced the gorilla-like elder to Eichi.
"I look forward to working with you."
"No problem, young man."
Soon, Michael took Shishiou and entered Eichi's house.
Medea would stay behind to study Shishiou with him.
After settling Michael's arrangements, Eichi and Artoria followed Yomi to Miyagi Prefecture for sightseeing.
Although it could not compare to Tokyo, it was still one of the most prosperous regions in northeastern Japan. Its capital, Sendai City, was the largest economic and cultural center in the area.
The three of them had a great time.
Artoria was also holding a plush lion doll.
"Here's your edamame cream kikufuku."
Yomi handed several paper bags to Eichi.
Since Eichi had not specified an amount, Yomi had people buy several portions.
Eichi thanked her. After taking one bag, he put the rest into his shadow.
"Let's try them together."
"Thank you."
Each of them picked up a kikufuku and put it in their mouth.
Sweet, soft, cloying.
Eichi swallowed, then took a sip of water to wash away the cloying sweetness in his throat.
"It's very sweet, isn't it?"
Seeing Eichi's reaction, Yomi knew he was overwhelmed by the sweetness.
"It's definitely sweet. Being able to eat several bags of this in one sitting, that guy Gojo is something else."
"Gojo? You mean Satoru of the Gojo Family?"
Yomi recalled the information her father had given her.
"That's right."
Another Special Grade.
Yomi sighed inwardly.
The group continued touring Miyagi until Eichi spotted two pink-haired people.
"Do you know those two?"
Yomi looked at Eichi strangely when he suddenly stopped.
"I've heard of them, but this is my first time seeing them."
They were Sukuna's younger brother and nephew, after all.
If not for all those online discussions.
A long time ago, people speculated whether Itadori Yuji and Sukuna shared a blood relationship.
Sukuna's deformed body with two faces and four arms, and whether that unknown "opening" had formed after Ryomen Sukuna devoured his twin brother in their mother's womb.
Eichi had enjoyed that gossip too, and even wondered if Itadori Yuji would trigger some kind of Domain effect in a fight, making everyone brothers under heaven, and even turning Sukuna into his older brother.
It turned out they were right, but only half right.
Itadori Yuji was not Sukuna's younger brother. His father, Itadori Jin, was.
Kenjaku, whether intentionally or by chance, found the reincarnated soul of Sukuna's younger brother.
Then, he found an opportunity to possess Itadori Kaori and thoroughly savored Sukuna's younger brother. In the end, the two had a child.
After the star plasma vessel incident last year, Kenjaku abandoned Itadori Kaori's body and disappeared to who knows where.
Now, Jin was raising the child himself.
When did Jin die? The story never said.
Eichi scratched his head. There was still too much the plot never mentioned. Maybe Gege thought they were all just background characters and did not need to be elaborated on.
(To be continued.)