It was late at night at the Tsuchimiya Family residence.
Several days of peace had led to a slight relaxation in the Tsuchimiya Family's guard.
But beneath calm waters, turbulent currents often lie hidden.
In the quiet, empty bathroom, inconspicuous cocoons in several corners began to tremble.
Emergence from the cocoon, like a butterfly.
Unnoticed by anyone, several dark blue butterflies quietly flew out of the bathroom.
Several butterflies flew deep into the Tsuchimiya Family residence, lingering near several buildings in the backyard.
After several tens of minutes, two butterflies landed next to an unassuming warehouse.
Through the window, one could vaguely see two people on guard inside the warehouse.
"Finally found it, the Tsuchimiya Family's second Cursed Stone."
Sanzu River's expression was one of excitement.
It wasn't just the Isayama Family that wanted to recreate their ancestor's glory and forge a second "Lion King."
The Tsuchimiya Family also wanted to possess a second "White Heron Inugami."
Unfortunately, neither family had succeeded.
Afterward, the Tsuchimiya Family sealed the second Cursed Stone they had obtained in the Forbidden Treasury.
The two butterflies folded their wings and crawled into the room through the ventilation shaft using their three pairs of legs.
The remaining butterflies flew towards the nearest barrier.
The butterflies landed gently on the barrier.
Their legs, emitting a faint blue Cursed Energy, began to erode the barrier bit by bit.
The Cursed Energy within a single butterfly was too minuscule, so even after exhausting all their Cursed Energy, these specially bred butterflies only managed to create a hole a little over half a meter wide in the Tsuchimiya Family's barrier.
But it was enough.
Sanzu River, not being very large, successfully entered the Tsuchimiya Family residence through this hole.
The two butterflies in the Forbidden Treasury had already quietly approached the two guards inside.
Their wings fluttered gently, and a pale blue scale powder drifted into the air.
By the time Sanzu River reached the Forbidden Treasury, the two guards had already fallen into a deep sleep.
"Finally got it. That little cat was quite useful, wasn't she?"
Sanzu River looked at the Cursed Stone in his hand with satisfaction.
Should I continue to infiltrate and seize the Cursed Stone from Tsuchiya Garaku?
Tamamo-no-Mae did not refute Sanzu River's words, as Isayama Mei had indeed shown her worth.
"No need."
Sanzu River's response surprised Tamamo-no-Mae.
"The Tsuchimiya Family's uncle isn't asleep yet, and the closer we get to the main residence, the harder it is to infiltrate. Instead of wasting time sneaking in, let's just launch a direct assault."
Sanzu River's face was full of confidence.
Aren't you afraid someone will come to his aid?
Tamamo-no-Mae was somewhat surprised. In fact, Sanzu River's previous modus operandi had always been to operate from behind the scenes or in the shadows.
She hadn't expected him to plan a frontal assault this time.
"The Isayama Family is already struggling to handle their own affairs, and that troublesome Special Grade returned to Jujutsu High a few hours ago. There's no need to worry."
With that, Sanzu River strode towards the grand mansion where Tsuchiya Garaku was located.
"As long as we eliminate the Tsuchimiya Family's uncle and retrieve the Cursed Stone from the little cat, we'll have eight Cursed Stones in hand. And we already know the location of the last one, don't we?"
"Our wish is within reach..."
A flicker of reminiscence crossed Sanzu River's eyes.
He remembered his parents, who had died in an accident.
It was precisely because Tamamo-no-Mae had promised Sanzu River that once all nine Cursed Stones were gathered, she would help him resurrect his parents, that Sanzu River had spent years traveling around searching for them.
He had even gone so far as to exploit the Cursed Stones' characteristic of attracting Cursed Spirits, similar to Sukuna's fingers, to trigger disasters multiple times.
...
Let's rewind time slightly.
Isayama Family ancestral land.
Unlike the Tsuchimiya Family, which maintained a certain level of vigilance.
The Isayama Family, having never suffered an attack, appeared much more relaxed.
Furthermore, Isayama Mei had lived there for over a decade and knew everything about the Isayama Family.
So, Isayama Mei easily dodged the drowsy servants and arrived at Isayama Naraku's room.
"Mei, what brings you here so late?"
Isayama Naraku was currently worried about his daughter, Isayama Yomi, and Izuna Noriyuki's date.
Upon seeing Isayama Mei, Isayama Naraku immediately put on a serious expression.
He had been in the position of family head for over a decade and had encountered many people craving power.
Isayama Naraku's daughter's little schemes were naturally no secret to him.
Therefore, when facing Isayama Mei, Isayama Naraku acted as a stern elder.
"It is indeed something very important, Uncle Naraku."
Isayama Mei lowered her head, her voice trembling slightly.
"What is it?"
Isayama Naraku frowned. Isayama Mei felt different from usual today.
"Uncle Naraku, have you really decided to pass the position of Isayama Family Head to Isayama Yomi? To that bastard who doesn't have a single drop of Isayama family blood."
Isayama Mei raised her head, her eyes looking coldly at Isayama Naraku.
"Shut up."
Hearing Isayama Mei dare to call Isayama Yomi a bastard in front of him, a surge of anger instantly ignited within Isayama Naraku.
"Yomi's achievements are visible to all members of the Isayama clan. Only her succession can maintain the Isayama family's status. Put away your petty thoughts, Isayama Mei!"
Isayama Naraku shouted.
"Is that so? Yes..."
A cruel smile spread across Isayama Mei's lips, and a murderous aura erupted from her.
On Isayama Mei's chest, the cocoon wrapped around the Cursed Stone was burning from the Cursed Energy of the Cursed Stone, awakening the Cursed Stone within her body.
As the cocoon began to burn, the surrounding air seemed to distort for a moment.
The next instant, Isayama Mei lunged at Isayama Naraku.
Isayama Naraku's heart tightened.
"Here! Ugh..."
He raised his staff, intending to block Isayama Mei's attack, but the distance between them was too short. Isayama Mei was instantly in front of him.
She grabbed his staff with one hand and clamped down on his mouth with the other.
With a forceful twist, Isayama Mei brutally dislocated Isayama Naraku's jaw.
Isayama Naraku immediately gathered his Cursed Energy to push Isayama Mei back, but she reached out and stabbed him in the abdomen first.
The Cursed Energy Isayama Naraku had just gathered was instantly scattered.
Isayama Mei tightened her grip.
Isayama Naraku was slammed onto the floor.
A piece of rag was stuffed into his mouth.
"The night is still long, let's enjoy it slowly, Uncle Naraku."
Isayama Mei's expression was one of utter madness.
Isayama Naraku tried to struggle but quickly had his limbs broken.
This Cursed Energy, it's so familiar.
Even though he was severely injured, Isayama Naraku did not give up.
In his youth, to gain the family's recognition, Isayama Naraku had fought his way through countless life-and-death battles. He would not easily give up the hope of survival.
It's the Cursed Stone!
Isayama Naraku finally remembered why Isayama Mei's Cursed Energy felt so familiar.
This Cursed Energy was the same as the Cursed Stone in his friend Tsuchiya Garaku's hand.
Meanwhile, Medea raised her head strangely.
She was helping Tsuchiya Garaku create a Cursed Tool to suppress the Cursed Stone's erosion of his body.
However, her Familiar had sensed a strange change occurring in the Isayama family's main residence just now.
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