After ruining several cursed tools, Kael gained a certain understanding of these items and equipment.
cursed tools are essentially items imbued with curses.
As for how these curses are obtained, there are generally two methods.
One is naturally formed cursed items from Cursed Energy generated by human negative emotions (i.e., cursed tools transformed from Cursed Spirits).
The second is auxiliary tools created or sealed by Jujutsu Sorcerers using Cursed Energy.
To be more specific.
Negative emotions such as human jealousy, regret, and pain transform into Cursed Energy. This Cursed Energy can condense into Cursed Spirits, or further evolve into items possessing cursed power, which are cursed tools.
These types of cursed tools usually possess unpredictable dangers.
Most cursed tools are made by Jujutsu Sorcerers who manipulate Cursed Energy to inject cursed power into items, or by sealing powerful cursed objects (like Sukuna's fingers) to use as weapons.
To rephrase it.
The former are innate cursed objects, born directly from Cursed Energy, and are very difficult to control.
The latter are acquired cursed objects, artificially manipulated by Jujutsu Sorcerers, making them easier to use.
From this, it can be seen that cursed tools born innately from Cursed Energy are essentially no different from Cursed Spirits; both are evolutions of curses, merely different in form.
If that's the case, then can Cursed Spirits be directly converted into cursed objects for use?
In fact, there have been Jujutsu Sorcerers with such ideas, but most have failed. Even if they succeeded by chance, the resulting cursed tools were defective and unusable.
It's simpler and more direct to just inject Cursed Energy.
However, cursed tools created in this manner are often low-grade and do not possess the various incredible abilities of those transformed from negative emotions.
Since Kael was researching cursed tools, he was naturally aiming to explore their upper limits. After all, he currently couldn't master the most crucial Cursed Technique evolution of Cursed Energy through his own body, so he naturally sought a different path.
"If Teacher Gojo saw you messing with cursed tools like this, he'd definitely scream in agony."
Zenin Maki looked at the cursed tools scattered in Kael's room, now devoid of curses and reduced to ordinary items, and couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
As the strongest cursed tool user at Jujutsu High, she cherished these cursed tools greatly.
"These are necessary sacrifices in exploring new paths."
Kael tried to strip the curse from the cursed tool, and the result wasn't a complete failure, so to speak.
A curse has no specific form; it is a combination of negative emotions and Cursed Energy. Apart from Jujutsu Sorcerers, it's impossible to even observe this concept.
And to control a curse, probably only specific Cursed Techniques can achieve it.
This is also a drawback of the Jujutsu Sorcerer community.
They can only innovate based on the Cursed Techniques they awaken, unable to master new ones.
This means that no matter how powerful a Jujutsu Sorcerer is, they have their limitations.
As long as one diligently collects data and information to formulate strategies, even Gojo Satoru can be targeted, let alone other Jujutsu Sorcerers.
This is why Jujutsu Sorcerers avoid revealing their Cursed Techniques.
Because in the modern Jujutsu World, almost all Cursed Techniques that have appeared over thousands of years are recorded.
Only those recently awakened or those whose past users were too weak would not be collected and recorded.
And the more powerful an Cursed Technique, the more thoroughly it is studied.
Gojo Satoru's strength lies not in the Zenin Clan's inherited "Limitless" Cursed Technique, but in himself.
"So, my junior, has your effort yielded any rewards?"
Zenin Maki sat beside Kael, propping her hands on the chair, crossing her legs. Her full, firm thighs pressed into a beautiful, voluptuous curve.
"Just 'junior,' no need for 'little.'"
Kael said, naturally reaching out and pressing his hand onto her thigh.
The feeling of her thigh was just too wonderful, especially with the stockings. It was truly irresistible.
"Slap!"
Zenin Maki slapped Kael's hand hard, rolling her eyes beautifully as she said.
"Keep your hands to yourself."
Although her voice was somewhat stern, Zenin Maki didn't actually push Kael's hand away.
It seemed like a warning, but it was actually a tacit approval.
As long as he didn't go too far.
"Of course there is."
Kael said, taking out a crystal emitting an ominous aura. It was only the size of a fingernail, and at first glance, it looked like a cloudy rock candy.
Through her special lenses, Zenin Maki could see that it was actually a curse.
To be precise, it was a curse stripped from a cursed tool.
If a curse cannot attach itself to life or objects, it will soon return to its original Cursed Energy form.
And this crystal was the medium Kael had researched to contain curses. This technology alone was enough to attract the attention of the Jujutsu World Higher-ups.
"I've always wondered, you and I are both without Cursed Energy, so why can you see curses?"
Compared to the curse Kael had stripped, Zenin Maki was actually more concerned about this question.
"My situation is different from yours. Who said you don't have Cursed Energy at all?"
Kael didn't explain in detail. Once the numbers were right, many problems ceased to be problems. He counter-questioned, his fingers gently moving upwards, already subtly touching the hem of her skirt.
"Slap!"
Zenin Maki gave Kael a warning glance.
Kael instantly behaved again, but boundaries like these had to be tested little by little to precisely grasp them, as you never knew when they might reset.
Could you really expect a girl to proactively tell you about such things?
"What are you saying? I have Cursed Energy?"
Zenin Maki reacted, surprised and confused.
I have Cursed Energy? How come I didn't know about this myself?
Kael took out a pen-like device and gently poked Zenin Maki with it. The needle on it swayed slightly. Then he poked himself, and the needle remained still.
"This is what true zero Cursed Energy looks like."
"...What is that?"
Zenin Maki tilted her head, a clear foolishness in her expression.
"Oh, it's for testing Cursed Energy levels."
Kael then explained, before redirecting the conversation back to Zenin Maki.
"Maki, you should have a twin sister."
In the Jujutsu World, twins are a very special case; they are generally considered a single entity.
From the perspective of a Jujutsu Sorcerer, this statement is indeed correct.
Because for them, the twins' talents are split in half. Not only that, but they actually use the same pool of Cursed Energy.
Therefore, the birth of twins is often not seen as a blessing, but rather as an innate curse.
If that were all, then for the Zenin sisters, it would merely mean their talent as Jujutsu Sorcerers was somewhat lacking. But Maki also had another innate curse: Heavenly Restriction.
Of course, after Zenin Toji appeared, this curse has been regarded by the Jujutsu World as a unique reward of fate.
The title of Heavenly Restriction is the best proof.
Zenin Maki also had the opportunity to inherit this honor, but due to the existence of Mai, her Heavenly Restriction wasn't "pure" enough.
Similarly, because of Maki's existence, Mai's Cursed Energy would also be greatly restricted.
The two sisters mutually constrained and cursed each other.
If they hadn't been born into the Zenin Clan and didn't have to become Jujutsu Sorcerers, they naturally wouldn't have to bear this pain.
But unfortunately, there are no 'ifs' in this world.
"How did you know?"
Zenin Maki was stunned for a moment but didn't pay too much attention.
After all, the matter of the Zenin Clan's twins wasn't exactly a secret; many students at Jujutsu High knew about it. Once the exchange event began, Kael would meet Mai.
"Otherwise, how can it be explained that you, who are Heavenly Restriction, still possess Cursed Energy?"
Kael's eyes could not only see Cursed Energy but also curses clearly.
An irreversible restriction like Heavenly Restriction naturally falls under a type of curse, just a somewhat unusual one.
After all, ordinary curses are the manifestation of human emotions, but Heavenly Restriction comes from the world itself.
"…"
Zenin Maki was at a loss for how to respond to Kael; the impact of his words was too great.
"Don't worry, I'll help you figure out a solution to this problem."
Kael raised his hand and ruffled Zenin Maki's head, and an ambiguous atmosphere filled the air.
"Kael, Maki-nee, someone's looking for trouble!"
Kugisaki Nobara suddenly burst through the door, completely shattering the brewing atmosphere.
Seeing Kael's displeased gaze, Kugisaki Nobara nervously shrank her neck and whispered.
"Did I come at a bad time?"
"What do you think?"
Kael counter-questioned.
"Maki-nee!"
Kugisaki Nobara pulled Zenin Maki in front of herself as a shield.
"Never mind. You said someone's looking for trouble, who is it?"
"Two guys from Kyoto Jujutsu High! Itadori and Fushiguro were just confronting them, I don't know how it's going now. But that muscular guy doesn't look easy to deal with."
Kugisaki Nobara briefly explained.
"Is there also a short-haired person among them?"
Zenin Maki had already guessed who was causing trouble; those two were always the ones looking for trouble with their school.
"That's right!"
Kugisaki Nobara nodded in agreement, blinking her eyes as she looked at Zenin Maki.
Now that she mentioned it, she suddenly realized that her Maki-nee seemed to resemble the other person a bit.
"Let's go, meet my future sister-in-law."
Kael picked up his school jacket, winking at Zenin Maki as he spoke.
"Get lost, who's your sister-in-law?"
Zenin Maki glared at Kael with a chiding look.
Seeing the way the two of them were, Kugisaki Nobara inwardly thought, 'This isn't good.'
Kael's game was too strong; Maki-nee would probably be won over by him soon.
As Maki's good sister, how could Kugisaki Nobara watch her fall into a pit of fire?
As the saying goes, if I don't go to hell, who will?
"What are you thinking? Let's go!"
Kael knocked on the room door, reminding her.
"Wait!"
Kugisaki Nobara took two quick steps, forcefully squeezing herself between Kael and Zenin Maki, even pushing Kael aside with her butt.
"Slap!"
Kael subtly gave Kugisaki Nobara a hard smack.
Although the size and shape weren't as good as Zenin Maki's, the bouncy feel was quite full.
"…"
Kugisaki Nobara turned back and glared fiercely at Kael. Her expression seemed indifferent, but her heart trembled slightly.
(Bastard, pervert, freak!!)
(Such a heavy hand, at least half of it must be swollen!)
...
...
The group arrived at the school gate, but the scene before them left them bewildered.
Weren't they supposed to be looking for trouble? Why did it look like they were bosom buddies?
Itadori Yuji was arm-in-arm with the muscular man, who was bare-chested, both grinning from ear to ear. They occasionally let out slightly lewd laughter, discussing who knows what.
Fushiguro Megumi and the short-haired girl from the other side stood apart, both with expressions of utter dismay.
"Mei Mei, what's going on?"
Kugisaki Nobara asked.
When she left, both sides were clearly at daggers drawn, ready to fight.
"...I find it a bit hard to say."
Fushiguro Megumi took a deep breath, pondered for a moment, and then managed to squeeze out that sentence.
"Yo, Big Bro, you're here! Let me introduce you, this is my new friend, Todo Aoi!"
Before Kugisaki Nobara could get an answer, Itadori Yuji saw Kael arrive and introduced him with a beaming smile.
"You're the first-year student who exorcised a Special Grade Cursed Spirit. Let me see if your caliber is worthy of Itadori calling you Big Bro. Tell me, what type of women do you like?"
Todo Aoi put away his earlier enthusiastic smile, walked up to Kael, and asked with a serious expression.
Kugisaki Nobara's ears immediately perked up at these words.
"What type of women do I like? That's a truly excellent question. Slender, voluptuous, petite, fiery, sexy... each has her own beauty, her own unique charm. To confine oneself to just one type would be too shallow. A man must learn to be broad-minded."
Kael spoke from the bottom of his heart.
"Isn't that just being a philanderer?!"
Kugisaki Nobara shouted out.
Zenin Mai on the opposite side nodded in agreement. This guy was such a scumbag. She had thought Kael was handsome at first glance, what a waste of that face and physique.
"I sense your conviction in your voice, but I absolutely disagree with your viewpoint. Tall and voluptuous women are the most perfect."
Todo Aoi said, word for word.
"Mm-hmm, I think so too!"
Itadori Yuji agreed, his sexual preferences unwavering even when facing his own Big Bro.
This was a man's persistence.
"In that case, there's nothing for it but to settle this with our fists. I assume you also have a mission today."
Kael said, twisting his wrist.
Today was originally the day for the principals of the two Jujutsu High schools to meet. Todo Aoi's presence here was a form of probing.
Although they were sister schools, they each had their own stances.
"Aoi, be careful, Big Bro is very strong!"
Itadori Yuji took a defensive stance and warned Todo Aoi.
"Don't worry, I'm not weak either!"
Todo Aoi said with a confident, masculine look.
"Idiot Itadori! Whose side are you on?!"
Kugisaki Nobara looked at the two standing side-by-side and immediately shouted in exasperation.
"Sorry, I must uphold a man's dignity!"
Itadori Yuji's eyes were resolute, as if he were swearing an oath to join a party.
"Alright, prepare for takeoff."
Kael felt the men's resolve, and his eyes also became a bit serious. He raised his fist and stepped forward, a terrifying aura violently erupting from him.
In that instant, Todo Aoi and Itadori Yuji could clearly feel their Cursed Energy being firmly suppressed.
The next second, Itadori Yuji and Todo Aoi both flew up from their spots, vanishing from sight in a blink.
"Now it's our turn to get acquainted, little sister-in-law."
"Huh? Huh!!"
Zenin Mai's expression shifted from vigilance to bewilderment, her eyes darting back and forth between Zenin Maki and Kael.