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

"There are many Cursed Tools in the Zenin family's treasury. If you can really forge one that suits me, I might be able to help you find more in the future."

Toji's attention remained fixed on Satoshi.

He had no sense of belonging to the Zenin family and didn't care about what kind of Cursed Tools were stored in their secret vaults.

For most Jujutsu Kaisen fans, Toji's exclusive weapon should still be the Inverted Spear of Heaven, right?

After all, that was the Cursed Tool that nearly killed Satoru!

I wonder if fans of the original series would feel uneasy seeing Toji wielding a Zanpakutō instead of the Inverted Spear of Heaven?

Satoshi solemnly closed the doors of the forge. It was time to forge his next Zanpakutō.

This time, the blade being forged was one meant for Satoru. That meant Satoshi had to take this process even more seriously.

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The rhythmic sound of hammering metal—ding ding dang dang—echoed through the forge.

The expressions of the hidden observers around the forge changed. Ever since Shunichi had revealed information about Suzumushi, every major faction, whether it was the clan heads, the elders, or the Curse-user faction had been keeping a close watch on Satoshi's actions.

Originally, they had assumed he wouldn't start forging a new Zanpakutō so soon.

However, no one expected that Toji's arrival would push Satoshi to begin a new forging session without warning.

None of them believed he was forging an ordinary Cursed Tool. After all, the only weapons that could warrant such attention in this forge were the mysterious Zanpakutō.

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Within the Gojo Clan, Kumaen frowned as he read the report from his informants. His eyes were filled with doubt.

"How does Satoshi have this much energy? This shouldn't be possible."

"The first was Sode no Shirayuki, and the second was Suzumushi—with a month's gap between them."

"But this... Why is he forging another so soon? Something's off. Something isn't right."

Kumaen, who had already begun consolidating his control over the Gojo family, did not want anything interfering with his rise to power.

So he was hoping to hear that the forging had failed.

Within the Twin Curse Faction, most of its members simply did not believe that Satoshi could successfully forge a third Zanpakutō in such a short amount of time.

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Inside the Main Estate

An old man from the Gojo Clan listened to the news and couldn't help but smile.

Ever since Satoru and Satoshi had visited the clan's armory yesterday, he had already guessed that Satoshi was preparing a Zanpakutō for Satoru.

Brothers should support and respect one another. That was the foundation for revitalizing the clan.

Having two Six Eyes users in the Gojo Clan—Satoru and Satoshi—was a true blessing.

"But to think the Gojo Clan's armory couldn't provide the Cursed Tool Satoshi needed..."

"As expected, we've neglected the development of Cursed Tools for far too long. It seems I need to allocate more resources to Takuya in the future."

"It would be disgraceful if the Zanpakutō used by Satoru came from the Zenin family rather than our own."

The old man shook his head. In his final years, he wanted to do everything in his power to set the Gojo Clan on the right path.

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Jujutsu Blacksmith Association

"Gojo Satoshi has started forging again. It seems he's working on another Zanpakutō."

Kamo Shin listened to the report from his informants within the Gojo Clan. A ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

It was time to move forward with their plans.

We absolutely cannot allow Gojo Satoshi to spread his influence unchecked!

If he successfully forges another Zanpakutō, the entire Cursed Tool industry will be turned upside down!

As the only recognized Grandmaster Blacksmith, Kamo Shin refused to let his status be threatened.

He had publicly expressed skepticism about Gojo Satoshi's ability to forge yet another Zanpakutō.

But deep down, the sinister measures he was preparing revealed his true fears.

He could succeed.

That child, Gojo Satoshi, might actually forge a third Zanpakutō…

No matter how much Kamo Shin wanted to deny it, that was what he truly believed.

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Inside the Gojo Clan's Forge

Satoshi himself hadn't expected that his forging would attract the attention of the entire Jujutsu world.

Every major faction, every informed individual, had focused their attention on this seemingly unremarkable forge.

Inside, Toji, Shunichi, and Satoru held their breath, watching as Satoshi swung his hammer again and again.

Sweat dripped from his forehead as the blade blank slowly took shape in his hands.

Every time he forged a Zanpakutō, he would call upon Nimaiya Ōetsu's spirit for guidance. This time, he was determined to craft a blade that would be the perfect match for Gojo Satoru.

It had to be absolutely cool.

It had to suit Satoru's kingly aura.

As Satoshi unwrapped the cloth covering the Cursed Tool, a pink Cursed Sword was revealed.

Is this the material Satoshi is using to forge his Zanpakutō? It's pink... it looks kind of feminine.

A flicker of doubt passed through Satoru's piercing azure eyes.

This material didn't match his expectations for a Zanpakutō.

However, he remained silent. The forging process had already begun, there was no turning back now. He could only wait for the final result.

Satoshi pressed the pink Cursed Tool against the blade blank. As he continued forging without pause for an entire hour, the rhythmic hammering sound finally ceased.

At that moment, the hidden observers lurking in the darkness tensed.

It was time for the truth to be revealed.

No one knew if Satoshi had succeeded in forging another Zanpakutō.

Previously, when Sode no Shirayuki and Suzumushi were completed, no one had paid attention to the unusual phenomena that accompanied their creation.

However, logically speaking, a Zanpakutō of this caliber should manifest some kind of special phenomenon upon completion, right?

Yet, to their surprise, as the hammering ceased, the forge fell into an eerie silence.

The atmosphere suggested only one thing, failure.

Within the Twin Curse Faction, many felt a sense of schadenfreude.

If Satoshi failed, he wouldn't be able to rally further support within the clan.

The family elders, on the other hand, felt deep regret.

They had hoped to use Satoshi's Zanpakutō as a counterbalance to Kumaen's faction, but if he had failed, then that plan was doomed.

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Inside the Master's Chamber

The old man sighed when he heard the news of the failed forging. A trace of disappointment crossed his face before he finally shook his head.

So it seems... Satoshi's Zanpakutō forging technique is still not mature.