Mahito suddenly remembered the words Zenin Naobito had spoken to him in the space after death. Though the topic was different, Zenin Naobito had indeed told Mahito directly that he believed in him immeasurably.
This belief even reached a blind level. He even said he believed that if Mahito wanted to change the world, no one in this world could stop him—not the Zenin Family, not the Big Three Families, not even Gojo Satoru!
Only at this moment did Mahito become certain. That wasn't flattery, but a genuine belief from the heart. Zenin Naobito must have felt the same as Yuki Tsukumo did now. In that life-and-death battle where Cursed Energy clashed, he and Yuki Tsukumo simultaneously perceived the contours of Mahito's Soul.
A normal person in the Jujutsu World—this was the true reason they so deeply believed in Mahito. For the Jujutsu World, "a normal person" is truly a born king!
It's not that "normal people aren't ordinary; aren't normal people everywhere?" It's because, for the Jujutsu World, a "normal person" simply cannot be born. So, when someone like Mahito appeared, they immediately realized he was indeed special.
According to Yuki Tsukumo's words, Mahito possessed a noble Soul.
Yuki Tsukumo suddenly stepped away from Mahito. She mounted her motorcycle and picked up her helmet.
"It's a bit roundabout, but I think I've made my meaning quite clear." Yuki Tsukumo held her helmet, revealing a brilliant smile by the canal. Her golden hair fluttered in the wind, the canal's spray flew freely, and the green mountains were reflected on the water's surface, creating a scene of breathtaking beauty.
"Mahito, from now on, you need not hesitate because of your identity as a Cursed Spirit. I am the most authoritative Soul expert in the Jujutsu World. Although, due to my death, I can never stand up for you again, right here, right now—
"I swear on my honor, Mahito, you possess a noble Soul that no being wielding Cursed Energy has.
"You are more suited to become King than anyone in the Jujutsu World, than any distorted Soul wielding Cursed Energy."
May your ideals certainly be realized.
"May you bring to this world... a world-shaking storm."
Mahito chuckled softly.
So that's how it is.
Zenin Naobito taught him the principles of ruling the world in the space after death. Yuki Tsukumo also solidified his resolve here. Just how much did these people believe in him?
Mahito suddenly reached out and grabbed the hand with which Yuki Tsukumo was holding her helmet, just as she was about to put it on.
Yuki Tsukumo was startled, then smiled gently. "Don't be reluctant."
Suddenly, the darkness at the end of the road was covered by white sand. The riverbed of the canal also began to generate white sand. Even the mountains covered in green vegetation were blanketed with white sand. This white sand was like a flood surging from all directions, instantly shattering all restraints and burying the entire world.
Yuki Tsukumo suddenly felt a tremendous palpitation, as if something beyond fear was being born. She jerked her head up to look at the sky.
The original white clouds and sunlight were encircled by a massive dragon-like creature.
The white divine dragon, with each inhalation and exhalation, sucked clouds into its gigantic maw and then slowly exhaled, spewing out mist. This great mythical creature was swallowing clouds and spitting mist.
Afterward, it climbed into the sunlight, rotating like a halo. The dragon's head chased its tail, forming an ouroboros shape.
Only when the white sand washed over her feet did Yuki Tsukumo realize something. She looked at Mahito and cried out incredulously:
"You actually used your Domain Expansion to cover my 'revolving lantern'?!
"How is this possible?! This should be the world after death. Here, forget Cursed Energy, even physics doesn't exist. This is the final resting place for all Souls, the ultimate sacred ground that nothing can violate!"
In an instant, she thought of Mahito's ability—the legendary ability of causing evolution.
Evolution... What is the ultimate end of evolution for humans and Cursed Spirits?
Quite coincidentally, Yuki Tsukumo was precisely the person who clearly knew this answer.
In the Jujutsu World, there is a Jujutsu Sorcerer who has lived for a thousand years. This Jujutsu Sorcerer naturally obtained eternal life without conducting any cruel experiments. From birth, she enjoyed the ultimate pursuit of countless kings, lords, and generals.
Her Innate Technique is called Immortality. She can live forever and never die!
But while her Innate Technique granted her immortality, her human body held her back. A human body can never be immortal. So, to allow her immortality to continue, her Innate Technique automatically operated, pushing her toward a higher level of life.
That higher level of life is called—a god.
"Please don't misunderstand. I have not yet become a 'god.'" Mahito gripped Yuki Tsukumo's wrist. At this moment, Yuki Tsukumo was so shocked she lost control of her emotions, even unaware that the helmet in her hand had fallen.
Mahito smiled and said:
"My Domain Expansion is called [Dharma Realm Reincarnation Nirvana Realm].
"As the name suggests, this is the reincarnation ground for all Souls' final resting places, the ultimate nirvana where one enters the cycle of reincarnation.
"I can follow the river of Souls by recording the residual Cursed Energy of a person to find their Soul. As long as that person has not yet reincarnated, I can seize their Soul, pull them into my Domain Expansion, and then—
"—I can resurrect them."
Mahito's lips curled into a smile.
"Tsukumo, you guessed wrong. It wasn't you pulling me into your revolving lantern."
It was I who actively sought you out.
"And now, you have entered the resurrection procedure."
Yuki Tsukumo was stunned.
She opened her mouth to roar or speak, but her voice came out hoarse, almost a moan.
Since the birth of the Jujutsu World, there has never been true resurrection. This is precisely called the domain of a god, because returning from death is the greatest divine authority!
But now, at this very moment, divine authority was unfolding before her.
"Dharma Realm" is a Buddhist term, specifically referring to the land of truth, described here as an absolutely solemn and sacred ground. "Reincarnation" is the cycle of rebirth, seen by Buddhism as the greatest Karma, for all causes lie in past lives and all effects in the present life. The final "Nirvana" is the transcendence of life and death.
All the profound meanings above are strongly related to the Soul. Whether reincarnation, transcending life and death, or the place where truth resides, the Soul is hidden within them all.
Yuki Tsukumo understood the meaning of this Domain Expansion's name:
This is the place of the Soul's truth for past, present, and future. All meanings of the Soul exist here.
What an incredibly arrogant name!
Soul Creation is the ability to create Souls.
Conversely, the forward application of Mahito's Cursed Technique must be an ability similar to interfering with Souls.
And now he had finally stepped into the highest level of Soul ability—
Resurrection.
The arrogant name finally matched this peerless ability at this moment.
This is—[Dharma Realm Reincarnation Nirvana Realm].
If you can resurrect others, doesn't that mean you can also resurrect yourself? In this world, what could possibly kill you?
She unconsciously asked:
"Mahito, you still say... you are not a god?"
"Ms. Tsukumo, let's make a pact." Mahito released Yuki Tsukumo's wrist. He interlocked his fingers, forming a steeple shape. "I will resurrect you, but you must completely conceal this battle. Of course, I permit you to return with your other memories. I want you to buy time for me."
Yuki Tsukumo finally came to her senses. Dazedly, she asked:
"Time?"
"Time to fight Gojo Satoru," Mahito said.
Yuki Tsukumo was instantly jolted awake.
"You dare to fight Satoru? Although I look down on him, only his power is undeniably real. Do you think that overgrown baby intimidates the world with what? It's precisely this peerless, matchless power!"
"Isn't that only natural?" Mahito retorted. "Did you think ruling the world could be negotiated? The world can never be obtained peacefully; it can only be seized through violence! I bear no hostility toward Mr. Gojo, but since he blocks my path—
"—then he must die."
Yuki Tsukumo looked at him deeply and, surprisingly, said:
"I agree."
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