Mahito had to admit, he was somewhat shocked.
He couldn't have imagined that someone from the Jujutsu World could hold modern societal operations in such high regard. After all, Yuki Tsukumo had once said from the death space that someone possessing the power to dominate the world could never be fair to ordinary people.
In fact, they were both right.
Jujutsu Sorcerers cannot exist without ordinary people, and ordinary people genuinely need the protection of Jujutsu Sorcerers. The two should never be viewed separately; they must be considered together.
It's no wonder Gojo Satoru, that rebellious Jujutsu Sorcerer, demands fairness and justice within the Jujutsu World. This isn't merely his whim or fantasy; it's grounded in solid, realistic theory.
Mahito clapped vigorously in admiration.
"As expected of a teacher, well said."
He turned to the Chisato and Kazeha and instructed:
"Although her original intent just now was to mock me, her words are nonetheless correct, enough for you to remember for a lifetime. To enjoy the offerings of ordinary people, one must provide them with protection. It's the same for us."
The Chisato and Kazeha nodded solemnly in unison.
"Yes!"
Mahito then looked at Ogami Granny and smiled.
"This is why I would never punish Masasa for wanting to kill you. She's right! If there is no choice, it's justified for a Jujutsu Sorcerer to kill. But if there is a choice and a Jujutsu Sorcerer still kills, then no matter how many people Masasa kills, I won't utter a single word of criticism."
"Just as Miss Iori said, those who possess power are born to protect the weak. This isn't merely a moral issue; it's about the quality of our own lives, about protecting our own garden. We should care about it more than anyone else."
"The reason I teach my creations to protect humans is precisely this."
Ogami Granny's expression remained unchanged as she chuckled and said, "So that's why this old one has come to seek you out, isn't it? This old one also wishes to shed the essence of a Curse User."
To actually use a Jujutsu Sorcerer teacher's sarcasm as educational material for Cursed Spirits!
What a complete reversal of the natural order, a total breakdown of hierarchy?!
Utahime Iori ground her teeth until they creaked.
Mahito said seriously, "I apologize, Miss Iori. I must admit I misjudged you just now; that was my mistake. After all, the process of you coming before me wasn't exactly dignified. I made an error based on past experience."
Not just undignified.
Utahime Iori was expressionless.
Mahito continued, "Let's return to the previous topic. You've probably heard my earlier words from the traditionalists in the Jujutsu World so often that you're impatient with them. I understand your disdain for such rhetoric, but you've misunderstood my meaning."
Utahime Iori frowned.
"What?"
"Fate truly exists," Mahito said solemnly.
"Are you still trying to say you're a born king, destined to rule the world?" Utahime Iori found it strange. "But you just agreed with my point, even used it to educate young Intelligent Cursed Spirits. Why are you contradicting yourself now?"
"What I was talking about from the beginning was never that I am the master of life." Mahito said meaningfully, "I was talking about 'fate.'"
Utahime Iori realized the topic had exceeded her imagination, and she knew she had misunderstood Mahito's meaning.
She was already a prisoner. The King of Curses had no reason to deceive her, which meant there was a truth here she was unaware of.
Sitting in a formal seiza posture on the tatami, she said seriously, "I would like to hear the details."
Mahito looked at Ogami Granny and smiled.
"This actually relates to your reincarnation. I'll explain the principle so you can proceed with your reincarnation peacefully."
This involves reincarnation too?
Utahime Iori perked up.
Ogami Granny said respectfully, "This old one has heard that the King of Curses once explained the principle of immortality in great detail to Mei Mei, dispelling all her doubts about it. Your credibility has been proven. Regardless of whether you explain or not, this old one trusts you unconditionally."
This was an important reason why Ogami Granny was willing to come.
She was a Curse User, and Mahito was a Cursed Spirit. Theoretically, there should be no trust between them. But the King of Curses actively broke this barrier of distrust. He had once proactively contacted Mei Mei and, with great credibility, disclosed all his secrets. Even though others couldn't learn them even if disclosed, this act alone was enough to establish Mahito's character.
Mei Mei was a Jujutsu Sorcerer!
Since Mahito didn't even deceive Sorcerers, there was no need for him to deceive his core supporters, the Curse Users. Therefore, within the Curse User circle, Mahito's credibility was excellent.
Moreover, the experiment's goal was related to reincarnation. As an old Curse User with one foot already in the coffin, she couldn't possibly be uninterested.
Furthermore, even if she couldn't benefit from reincarnation, shouldn't she at least have hope for immortality?
Kinji Hakari achieved immortality, and he was a Cursed Spirit Jujutsu Sorcerer! Compared to a Jujutsu Sorcerer, Mahito, as the Lord of Curses, should logically trust Curse Users more. So why couldn't she dare to hope a little?
"Let me state the conclusion directly."
Mahito took a deep breath and said solemnly:
"Within the Soul's final resting place of this world, I have found traces..."
"...of the existence of other worlds."
"'Fate truly exists.' It's not an illusion, but real—I found the answer in the Soul's final resting place!"
Mahito wasn't bluffing; he was genuinely astonished.
He had truly discovered another world!
After using Domain Expansion for the first time, he began researching it with great enthusiasm.
It was said in the original work that Domain Expansion is the ultimate Profound Truth of a Jujutsu Sorcerer; no other Cursed Technique can compare. To use Domain Expansion requires not only the most profound understanding of one's own Innate Technique but also the most comprehensive knowledge of Barrier Techniques.
From the outside, Domain Expansion appears as the expansion of a black, circular barrier centered on the user. Within this barrier, the caster gains unprecedented terrain advantage; all Cursed Techniques are guaranteed to hit, and techniques are greatly amplified. Furthermore, depending on the caster's understanding of the world, different rules can manifest.
There are many more details about Domain Expansion, all of which Kenjaku told him without reservation.
Special techniques for Domain Expansion that appeared in the original work include:
The one Kinji Hakari once used: after Domain Expansion, the caster can freely control the barrier's movement, even moving it from the ground to the sky, or directly from the middle of a city district to the sea surface.
The one Gojo Satoru once used: after Domain Expansion, he can freely control its size, while those inside the barrier technique remain unaware.
Additionally, there are traditional-type Domain Expansions, open-type Domain Expansions, special-type Domain Expansions, and even ancient-school Domain Expansions.
It's not that once you learn Domain Expansion you can rest easy. On the contrary, being able to use Domain Expansion is just the beginning. There are many techniques to improve, and it's not a one-time deal either; even after the Domain is formed, it can still be refined.
Among these, Mahito discovered his Domain Expansion was the most unique.
His Domain Expansion, "Dharma Realm Reincarnation Nirvana Realm," is not based on this physical world; it is directly anchored in the "revolving lantern" death space!
Of course, this doesn't mean the Dharma Realm Reincarnation Nirvana Realm cannot be anchored in the real world—it certainly can.
But perhaps due to the uniqueness of Idle Transfiguration and his own Soul's prior understanding of death, if Mahito wishes, he can enter the final resting place of Souls through Domain Expansion, and even truly interfere with the River of Souls.
Is this possible?
Even Kenjaku found it unbelievable.
With his thousand years of knowledge and experience, he guaranteed it was impossible. His view aligned with Yuki Tsukumo's: the revolving lantern space is the Soul's ultimate resting place, the final sacred realm that can never be invaded.
They couldn't imagine anyone being able to initiate a Domain Expansion within the revolving lantern space. This defied cursed arts!
Then Mahito understood why his Domain Expansion could be deployed in the Soul's final resting place.
Because they couldn't imagine it, but Mahito could.
And this wasn't mere imagination; it was conviction!
In the final segment of the original work's ending, after even Ryomen Sukuna was killed by Itadori Yuji, there was a scene like this:
After death, Ryomen Sukuna was walking with his loyal Uraume into the Soul's final resting place.
But before that, the long-dead Mahito suddenly appeared before him.
Mahito had died much earlier than Sukuna, yet they still met in the Soul's final resting place. Mahito even stated outright that his ability was special, allowing him to remain there forever.
Even after Ryomen Sukuna had completely entered the Soul's final resting place, Mahito was still at its edge, shouting and screaming, behaving very undignified.
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