Chapter 113: Master Tengen Does Not Interfere with the Outside World
The Cursed Warehouse, as referred to by Gakuganji Yoshinobu, is actually a special location used by Jujutsu High to store Cursed Objects.
A Cursed Object is the collective term for all objects, excluding weapons, that have been tainted by a 'Curse'.
Although any object tainted by a curse can be called a Cursed Object, the named Cursed Objects stored in the Cursed Warehouse are actually the byproducts of Sorcerers after their deaths.
Cursed Spirits are the crystallization of 'Curse' and 'Cursed Energy' brewed from negative emotions, so in another aspect, the fundamental composition of a Sorcerer is very similar to that of a Cursed Spirit, only with the addition of a more fitting physical body.
When a Sorcerer dies naturally or with lingering resentment, the 'Curse' within their body may very likely lose control, thereby giving birth to a new Cursed Spirit.
According to historical records within the Jujutsu world, Cursed Spirits produced in this way may retain some memory and intelligence from the original Sorcerer. The stronger the original Sorcerer, the higher the probability and completeness of this inheritance.
Therefore, when attempting to kill a Sorcerer, the best method is to use other Cursed Techniques to completely destroy their body and Cursed Energy, making it utterly impossible for them to transform into a Cursed Spirit.
Then, is it completely impossible for a Sorcerer to die of old age?
Things are not so absolute—a Cursed Sorcerer who is too weak does not have the privilege of turning into a Cursed Spirit.
And although the mortality rate in the Sorcerer profession is high, there are always some lucky individuals and powerhouses who manage to live to the moment of their life's end.
The Cursed Objects stored in the Cursed Warehouse are mostly the remnants left behind by these Sorcerers after dying of old age, and the latter accounts for the majority of the quantity.
The grading of Cursed Objects is consistent with Cursed Tools, and all Special Grade Cursed Objects have been subjected to a Binding Vow to 'stop life activity and not harm people', which ensures that their original body does not transform into a Cursed Spirit and simultaneously gives them the property of being indestructible.
However, after erosion over long years, the Binding Vow on the Cursed Objects may gradually disappear, and they begin to become a potent poison capable of attracting 'Curses'.
Sukuna's fingers initially caused a series of problems due to such a situation, eventually leading to Itadori Yuji accidentally becoming the vessel for this Special Grade Cursed Tool.
In fact, after Itadori Yuji became the Incarnated Body of Ryomen Sukuna, other fingers sealed in various places also began to show signs of the Binding Vow dissipating, gradually breaking through the seal and gaining the effect of attracting Cursed Spirits.
Most Special Grade Cursed Objects are sealed in Jujutsu High's Cursed Warehouse. If such a place was breached by Curse Users and Cursed Spirits, the consequences would naturally be unpredictable.
This is why Gakuganji Yoshinobu immediately thought of the Cursed Warehouse when he heard that the enemy might have other targets.
"But it's impossible... the Cursed Warehouse is personally overseen by Master Tengen!
The temples, shrines, and halls within the High School are almost none of them real; Master Tengen's Barrier Technique changes their location every day... among the more than a thousand doors within, only one leads to the vault where highly dangerous Cursed Objects like Sukuna's fingers are stored.
When any given door leads to the Cursed Warehouse is something only Master Tengen knows.
Even people from Jujutsu High who want to retrieve a Cursed Object must first visit Master Tengen after all procedures are completed. How could these Cursed Spirits and Curse Users possibly find the Cursed Warehouse..."
Gakuganji Yoshinobu couldn't understand and was completely unwilling to believe such a thing.
He clearly had great confidence in the defensive power of Jujutsu High, and even more so in the ancient Sorcerer who had lived for an unknown length of time.
"Nothing is impossible, Principal Gakuganji.
Before today, did you ever imagine that Jujutsu High would be invaded to this extent?"
Emiya's rebuttal was not loud, yet it sounded quite deafening in Gakuganji Yoshinobu's ears.
It's true that the Tokyo school was invaded.
However, regarding the barrier, there is no significant difference between the Tokyo school and the Kyoto school; both are reinforced and coordinated by Master Tengen.
The fact that this side was invaded suggests that the Kyoto school side is not much stronger.
The reason why the enemy chose the Tokyo school side is very likely because they already knew the location of the Cursed Warehouse was here.
"No matter what, how could they possibly bypass Master Tengen and find the location of the Cursed Warehouse directly..."
"What's the point of obsessing over it, old man? If you want to know the situation over there, why don't you just go and see?"
Just as Gakuganji Yoshinobu was still agonizing, Gojo Satoru's figure slowly descended from the sky, landing between the two of them.
With his Six Eyes, his five senses are exceptionally good, so he was naturally able to hear their conversation perfectly from above.
With Gojo Satoru having made a decision, Gakuganji Yoshinobu did not object to such an important matter, and immediately led the two towards the other side of Jujutsu High.
And the result was as expected: by the time they truly realized this point, the worst-case scenario had already occurred.
Several outside Curse Users and Cursed Spirits not only attempted to kill indiscriminately within Jujutsu High, but the Cursed Warehouse was also lost after its location became known.
A few dozen minutes later, Jujutsu High, the two principals, and teachers were gathered back in a certain conference room, quietly listening to Ijichi who was standing there to compile and summarize the incident.
"Six of Sukuna's fingers were lost from the Cursed Warehouse, along with Special Grade Cursed Objects Cursed Womb: Death Paintings numbers one, two, and three, and several Special Grade Cursed Objects of currently unknown function...
The better news is the personnel casualties. The invaders intended to kill the Sorcerers and Assistant Managers stationed at Jujutsu High, but fortunately, Itadori-kun and Todo-kun arrived in time, keeping the number of casualties to a minimum.
The only casualties were the two Sorcerers responsible for guarding the Cursed Warehouse. Their cause of death cannot be determined yet and will require a report from Ieiri-san."
The personnel casualties were much better than expected, but the loss of numerous Special Grade Cursed Objects is no small matter.
It's entirely possible that the trouble caused later will be even greater than this time.
"Damn it..."
Gojo Satoru, realizing he had been outmaneuvered by focusing his attention on the barrier, was extremely displeased, while Yaga Masamichi on the other side quickly arranged the next steps.
"The matter of the Special Grade Cursed Object theft should only be reported to the higher-ups for now. Do not leak the information to the students or other Sorcerers. The most important thing now is to stabilize the situation.
Did the captured Curse User reveal any information?"
Hearing Yaga Masamichi's question, Ijichi looked at the report with a headache and said: "Although he's loose-lipped, he constantly babbles nonsense and doesn't get to the point.
Regarding this attack, he only said that he received orders based on a transaction... and the contact person was a short, doll-headed kid whose name and gender are unknown... This description makes it impossible to lock onto a target."
Emiya's initial assessment of that guy was probably correct: this is a fellow with intelligence issues who was unknowingly sold out here.
"Why were the Cursed Spirits and outside personnel able to pass through Master Tengen's barrier?"
Iori Utahime, sitting opposite Gojo Satoru, suddenly posed the question to him.
"That should be the work of the Cursed Spirit who fought Emiya-kun, right?
It has a special aura; though it's a Cursed Spirit, it's very close to a spirit. According to Emiya-kun's description, it's excellent at stealth and can freely manipulate plants.
Tengen's barrier is ineffective against plants, isn't it? That barrier is purely for concealment, not defense; it's quite useless once approached."
Although there was a subtle hint of belittlement in Gojo Satoru's words, what can be done when it's the truth?
"But Gojo-sensei, even if that's the case, Master Tengen should have reacted immediately the moment the outsiders acted, shouldn't he?
Changing the barrier... couldn't that be done?"
Feeling that something was wrong, Emiya quietly asked Gojo Satoru.
Although his voice was soft, everyone in the room could still hear him.
"Master Tengen never interferes with things outside the barrier; it's likely the same in this matter," Gakuganji Yoshinobu immediately explained.
It's impossible for such a rigid Sorcerer to harbor suspicion towards the legendary Sorcerer he has revered since childhood.
The atmosphere in the room fell into an awkward silence after this exchange, until, after several dozen seconds, Iori Utahime barely managed to say something to ease the tension—
"All in all, the students being safe is already a blessing."
Although the Cursed Warehouse was breached, the personnel casualties were minimized, which can be considered a success.
Hearing this sentence, Emiya suddenly remembered something—
"Speaking of which, wasn't there one more person in the arena?!" Who was it he originally intended to go to the arena for?
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