Heavenly Restriction User of the Gojo Clan: I Refuse to Be Cut in Half

"I even suspect that Gojo Satoshi's ability to forge the cursed tool known as Zanpakutō is directly tied to the Six Eyes he possesses."

"Within the Gojo family, they call his Six Eyes 'fake,' but as twins, there should be no fundamental difference between the two."

"If that's the case, then Gojo Satoshi's Six Eyes must provide him with many unique abilities. We cannot simply ignore him because of his lack of Cursed Energy."

Naobito voiced his thoughts, and the clan head subconsciously nodded in approval.

This scene did not go unnoticed by Ogi, whose heart filled with resentment.

The entire family followed this ideology, he had merely upheld family tradition.

So why was his viewpoint rejected, while Naobito's was accepted?

Wasn't it clear that the clan head favored Naobito as the next heir…?

But at this moment, neither the Zenin Clan Head nor Naobito had time to concern themselves with Ogi's inner turmoil.

"Naobito, continue speaking!"

The clan head raised his head slightly, motioning for Naobito to go on.

"Yes, sir!"

Naobito nodded.

"If we want to obtain a Zanpakutō, I do have a way."

"Sir, you should be aware that Toji is currently very close to Gojo Satoshi. Through him, we can establish contact."

"As fellow Heavenly Restriction bearers, Toji and Satoshi should have much in common."

"In fact, I've learned that the real reason Gojo Satoshi challenged Shinsuke to a duel wasn't because of personal grievance but because of Toji."

"At that gathering at the Gojo family estate, it was Satoshi who sought out Toji first. So…"

Naobito's plan was logical and feasible.

The clan head's gaze deepened, and a trace of approval flickered in his eyes.

"I never expected that a failure like Toji would end up being useful after all."

The clan head let out a low sigh before turning to Zenin Ogi.

"Shinsuke lost to Satoshi. That means the Zanpakutō's ability must be similar to a sorcerer's Cursed Technique. With Shinsuke's pride, he probably won't be able to accept it."

"Keep an eye on him. Make sure he doesn't develop a mental breakdown over this."

With that, the clan head leaned back in his rocking chair and whispered:

"Naobito, I'm putting you in charge of obtaining a Zanpakutō. Do whatever it takes."

"We cannot allow the Gojo family to monopolize this."

Zenin Ogi and Zenin Naobito lowered their heads in acknowledgment.

Naobito seemed like he wanted to say something but stopped when he saw the clan head close his eyes, signaling the conversation was over.

Are we really going to ignore Toji?

Naobito had heard about the battle between Toji and Satoshi through various sources.

To him, Toji, as a Heavenly Restriction bearer, might not be as worthless as everyone believed.

There had to be something unique about him.

Otherwise, why would Satoshi take an interest?

Birds of a feather flock together.

Naobito did not believe that Satoshi had sought Toji simply because they shared the same heavenly restriction condition.

But… the clan head was already tired.

This issue would have to wait.

---

Elsewhere in the Zenin Estate

Inside his private quarters, Zenin Shinsuke clutched the newspaper, his expression twisted in frustration.

Like the clan head, Ogi, and Naobito, he didn't pay much attention to the promotion of Gojo Shunichi.

His focus was on one thing only.

The Zanpakutō mentioned in the report.

And the one who forged it.

Gojo Satoshi.

"Damn it… Gojo Satoshi actually forged another Zanpakutō!"

"Why…?"

"Aren't you just a failure with no Cursed Energy?"

"Do you think you're that powerful just because you have the same Six Eyes as Gojo Satoru?!"

Shinsuke's grip tightened around the katana in his hand, his knuckles turning white.

He couldn't forget it.

That moment when Sode no Shirayuki froze him completely.

His body had locked up, while everyone else moved freely.

He had been completely helpless.

If Zenin Ogi hadn't intervened.

He would have died at the hands of a six-year-old child.

Letting out a sharp breath, Shinsuke swung his katana forcefully, trying to suppress his emotions.

Outside the window, snowflakes drifted down, glistening in the fading light.

And in a low voice, he muttered:

"Zanpakutō…"

"If I had a Zanpakutō, would I be stronger?"

"Then… I'd finally be qualified to investigate my father's death, right?"

---

Gojo Clan Estate

Meanwhile, at the Gojo estate, Kumaen sat with a furrowed brow, reading the latest news.

The promotion mission he had orchestrated.

A mission meant to quietly remove Shunichi from the equation.

Had instead nearly cost the lives of both Shunichi and Hidetsugu.

While he resented Shunichi's opposition to his faction, he had never intended to kill him outright.

"This fool…"

"Why does he insist on opposing me?"

"Why did he publicize the existence of Suzumushi and its Zanpakutō abilities?"

"In his mind, does the internal power struggle within the Gojo family matter more than protecting Gojo Satoshi's secret?"

Kumaen's expression darkened.

He knew—

This news had only spread because Shunichi had deliberately leaked it.

His once loyal subordinate had sided with the Jujutsu Sorcerer's Association in an effort to elevate Gojo Satoshi's status.

But did this fool even realize the consequences of his actions?

Now, every major sorcerer family knew the truth.

Everyone knew that Satoshi was the forger of Zanpakutō.

That he had created an entirely new class of cursed tools.

In doing so, Satoshi had gone from being a mere outcast…

To a major threat in the eyes of rival clans.

"This is too reckless."

Kumaen shook his head.

Over the past few days, he had successfully consolidated much of the authority that the Gojo Clan Head had relinquished.

At this point, even with the news of Suzumushi spreading, it wouldn't change the larger power dynamics.

Satoshi… Zanpakutō… Six Eyes…

The Gojo family's future still requires Satoshi's abilities.

Since Shunichi wanted to change Satoshi's status, then fine.

Let him.