A few days later, deep within Tokyo Jujutsu High, Hoshiumi Palace.
Eichi was here to find Tengen.
Currently, the two were seated at a tea table, on which, besides tea and a fruit platter, there was also a large screen.
Of course, it wasn't an electronic screen, but rather a Barrier Technique that Tengen usually used to observe external situations.
The two watched the images displayed on the Barrier Technique while sipping tea and eating fruit.
"There's one thing I've always been curious about."
Eichi rested one hand on the table, propping up his face, his expression looking very relaxed.
"What?"
Tengen asked, one hand supporting the bottom of his cup, the other gripping the body of the cup.
"This isn't a physical body, is it? Can a body made of Barrier Techniques taste food?"
Eichi was indeed very curious about this.
Ever since Tengen refused to assimilate with the backup star plasma vessel last year.
His physical body began to evolve, transforming into a higher Rank of life.
It was also for this reason that Tengen's physical body was actually dormant beneath the large tree in the center of Hoshiumi Palace.
This thumb-sized body outside was a new body Tengen created by enveloping his consciousness, which should have dissipated, with Barrier Techniques.
This body was not composed of flesh and blood.
Therefore, seeing Tengen still eating normally, Eichi was genuinely a little curious.
"Oh, you mean that."
Tengen put down his teacup.
"The Soul also has feelings."
Tengen extended a hand that resembled a withered branch, yet also a bit like a clod of earth.
The color on his hand began to change, becoming increasingly transparent.
"Although the Soul does not have senses as vivid as the physical body, it still has its own perceptions."
Tengen's right hand, formed by Barrier Techniques, became completely transparent, with blue-white light points faintly visible within it.
Eichi knew that was Tengen's consciousness preserved by Barrier Techniques, which included a portion of Tengen's Soul.
"Through this perception, the Soul can perceive the physical body, influence the physical body, and even interfere with the world."
After speaking, Tengen placed his transparent right hand on an apple.
Sizzle, sizzle.
Under the effect of the Barrier Technique, the apple was gradually decomposed and absorbed.
Finally, it transformed into various red and yellow light points appearing in Tengen's right hand.
"By perceiving the information within these foods, I can also 'taste' the food just as I did when I had a physical body."
Tengen lifted his right hand; his originally transparent, slightly blue-white right hand was now tinged with the red of the apple skin and the yellow of the fruit flesh.
The colors gradually faded, eventually being gathered by Tengen and expelled from the palm of his hand.
"I see."
Eichi nodded in understanding.
"And going to the bathroom is much more convenient."
Tengen, who had just picked up his teacup to drink tea, paused.
He seemed not to have expected Eichi to think of that.
"It is indeed much more convenient."
Tengen's four eyes narrowed, responding with a smile that was either embarrassed or benevolent.
"But I feel like I'd lose a lot of fun."
Eichi scratched his head, his tone seeming a bit troubled.
"Such as?"
"Like having a good, satisfying trip to the bathroom or something ~"
Eichi spread his hands.
"Hehe, but there are new joys too, aren't there?"
Tengen indicated that he was already accustomed to Eichi's thought process.
"Are you deeply researched in the Soul?"
Eichi continued to ask.
"I know a little."
Tengen shook his head.
"What I can do now is based on research into Barrier Techniques, not understanding of the Soul."
"Is that so?"
Eichi stopped discussing Soul-related issues upon hearing this.
"After all this time, have you found anything?"
Eichi looked at the screen on the table.
It had to be said that this Barrier Technique screen was quite convenient; not only could it be used and put away at will, but it was also ultra-thin and transparent.
High clarity, convenient, small size, and portable... "Currently, nothing has been found."
Tengen also turned his gaze to the screen on the table.
Tengen reached out and pulled the screen, and the view, which had originally only shown a mountainous area of Mutsu, expanded to cover the entire Mutsu.
After failing to find Kenjaku's secret stash no matter how he searched, Eichi decided to come and consult Tengen.
Kenjaku's Barrier Techniques were very strong.
Tengen once said that Kenjaku's Barrier Techniques were second only to his.
Therefore, it was normal that Eichi couldn't find it himself.
After all, although the island nation was small, that was compared to the Eastern Great Country.
To search the entire island nation for Kenjaku's secret stash, hidden somewhere unknown, was undoubtedly like looking for a needle in a haystack.
That's why Eichi came to Tengen to inquire.
Moreover, Eichi also had something he wanted to confirm with Tengen.
"Speaking of which, what's going on in Sendai? So many Cursed Spirits were imprisoned together, yet no one knew."
Eichi leaned back, his upper body resting entirely against the chair back, his tone filled with confusion but more so with complaint.
"It is indeed very strange; it's quite unbelievable that so many Cursed Spirits were imprisoned in the same place."
Tengen nodded.
"You think so too, right? To be able to set up such a concealed Barrier Technique, imprisoning so many Cursed Spirits, his Barrier Technique skill level is definitely not low. Do you have any suspects in mind?"
After speaking, Eichi's gaze lowered slightly, concealing the suspicion and scrutiny in his eyes.
"A Barrier Technique of this Rank..."
Tengen raised his right hand, pinching his chin with his thumb and forefinger, falling into thought.
Eichi also did not disturb Tengen, but quietly awaited the result.
Tengen's answer would determine Eichi's next actions.
"The only one I can think of is Kenjaku."
After a long period of thought, Tengen gave Kenjaku's name.
In Eichi's lowered eyes, the look of suspicion dissipated considerably.
This answer was quite good.
"That Kenjaku from last year's star plasma vessel incident?"
Eichi followed Tengen's words.
"Exactly. The only one I can think of with such a high level of Barrier Techniques and who can manipulate a large number of Cursed Spirits is him."
"Indeed, during that attack last year, he easily brought many Cursed Spirits into Tokyo Jujutsu High's Barrier Technique. From this perspective, he is indeed the most suspicious."
"What is his goal? It's been over a year; have you found any clues about him?"
Eichi picked up his tea and took a sip.
"His goal, you ask? I only know that he has always been researching the possibilities of Cursed Energy."
"As for clues, he is very cautious, and he is also skilled in Barrier Techniques, knowing how to avoid my sight."
Tengen answered nonchalantly.
"Is that so..."
Eichi put down his teacup.
"It seems the omniscient and omnipotent Lord Tengen is not truly omniscient and omnipotent after all..."
Eichi sighed.
"Indeed, omniscient and omnipotent, that's just the boasting of those children."
"And even I have things I cannot see through."
"What is it?"
Eichi's interest was piqued.
"I cannot see through people's hearts."
"Oh, that."
Eichi was a little disappointed; this answer was too ordinary.
"Actually, it's better not to be able to see through people's hearts."
"Hmm?"
Tengen looked at Eichi strangely.
"If I could see through people's hearts, today would be much more troublesome."
One of Eichi's Command Spells disappeared.
"Come to my side, Medea!"
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