April 2005, Tokyo Jujutsu High.
Early this morning, Yaga Masamichi arrived at the entrance of the High School.
Because today was the day he would welcome new students.
"Five people, huh? This class has quite a few students."
The Jujutsu World has long suffered from a shortage of personnel, and each class at Tokyo Jujutsu High usually has a single-digit number of students.
There were even instances where an entire grade had only one person.
It was literally, 'Without you, classes can't even be held'.
"Only one commoner, Cursed Spirit Manipulation, indeed a Technique with great potential."
Eichi had the Zenin Clan handle his enrollment application directly, so the Zenin Clan subtly embellished the applications for Eichi and Artoria when submitting them.
Yaga Masamichi put away the documents and quietly waited for the new students to arrive.
Yaga Masamichi was actually a character with a great contrast between his appearance and his inner self.
Beneath that strict exterior lay an incredibly meticulous heart.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have raised such an adorable panda.
Just as Yaga Masamichi was full of anticipation, a white-haired Young Man abruptly appeared before him.
Yaga Masamichi tried his best to maintain his teacher's dignity, but inwardly he was already thinking that today's Young Man really didn't respect martial ethics, scaring an old comrade like him.
"You must be Gojo Satoru, I am Yaga Masamichi, the first-year teacher."
Yaga Masamichi introduced himself to Gojo Satoru.
Gojo Satoru, who had been looking around, brought his gaze back.
"Hello, I'm Gojo Satoru, desu~."
Gojo Satoru put one hand in his pocket, and with the other, he put two fingers to his forehead and waved, his tone carrying a playful lilt.
Just as the rumors said, he's a very lively child, Yaga Masamichi thought to himself.
Then two more people walked up.
A Young Man with short black hair and a Young Woman with golden hair.
Azuma Eichi, his Technique is the Zenin Clan's Ten Shadows Technique, and he has already tamed Mahoraga.
Artoria, an imagined Heroic Spirit, specific details unknown, but it is confirmed that she possesses the abilities of Artoria from the anime.
Initially, the Jujutsu Headquarters did not recognize Eichi's new concept, the imagined Heroic Spirit.
Instead, they insisted on classifying Artoria as a Special Grade imagined Cursed Spirit.
Unless Eichi agreed to publicly reveal the principles behind summoning imagined Heroic Spirits as Shikigami and what Eichi called his external Technique.
Upon hearing this, Eichi immediately took Artoria to the base of the mountain where the higher-ups of the Kyoto Jujutsu Headquarters gathered.
On the spot, he had Artoria perform a "Curry Stick" for the Old geezers.
Seeing the radiance shining in the dark night sky, the Old geezers all believed in Artoria's identity as a Heroic Spirit.
As for the missing mountain peak nearby?
Japan has many earthquakes, so a mountain peak collapsing is very reasonable, isn't it?
"So slow, Eichi, Artoria."
Gojo Satoru turned, spread his legs, and cupped his hands around his mouth like a megaphone.
"Alright, we know you were the first to arrive."
Then Eichi turned his gaze to Yaga Masamichi.
Hmm, he's a bit handsome.
The current Yaga Masamichi was not as rugged as he would be more than ten years later.
A neat buzz cut, a clearly well-trimmed beard, and a strict, naturally imposing expression.
It was very different from the hairstyle more than ten years later, which somewhat resembled a hedgehog and a cactus; he was clearly much more handsome and refined.
It's just that at first glance, he looked like a big brother who had just gotten out of jail.
"Hello, Teacher Yaga, I am Azuma Eichi, and this is Artoria."
"Hello."
Artoria nodded expressionlessly towards Yaga Masamichi.
"Welcome to the school, I am your teacher, Yaga Masamichi."
Yaga Masamichi nodded; these two seemed relatively normal.
Flap, flap.
The sound of wings flapping came.
The few of them looked up.
They saw a large, snow-white bird slowly descending from the sky.
The most impressive thing about the large bird was its big yellow beak.
So familiar.
"You're the slowest."
Gojo Satoru leaned in front of Geto, openly making a snickering expression.
Geto indicated he was used to it; this was nothing.
"There are still 10 minutes until the meeting time, I'm not late, Gojo."
"What is this, a new mount?"
"It's a Cursed Spirit in the form of a pelican."
"Eh? Isn't it quite beautiful? Why would someone have negative emotions towards this?"
"I don't know. Also, move aside, it's very rude to leave the teacher waiting."
It's also very rude of you to say that, Yaga Masamichi thought silently.
Hearing the word "pelican," Eichi finally remembered where he had seen this Cursed Spirit.
Isn't that the big bird that always wanted to eat capybaras?
In his previous life, Eichi had been quite fond of capybaras for a while.
At that time, he saw this big white bird that, despite being unable to bite or eat them, kept trying to eat capybaras.
After a brief self-introduction with Geto, the group began to wait for the last student to arrive.
His gaze swept over Gojo Satoru, who was discussing the big bird with Geto, then looked at the two quietly standing nearby; Yaga Masamichi sighed, wishing those two were as well-behaved.
Little did he know, Eichi was thinking about whether he should fly to Tokyo Jujutsu High like Geto in the future.
How fast is Qiongqi? How slow is it to walk by himself?
Speaking of which, Artoria also has Riding Skill; she can skillfully operate various mounts and vehicles.
Should I get Artoria a motorcycle?
Imagining Artoria in a black suit, riding a motorcycle into battle, looking dashing and heroic, Eichi declared that it must be arranged.
Soon, the last student arrived on time.
A black sedan stopped at the foot of the mountain.
Shoko Ieiri, with short brown hair and a tall figure, walked towards the group, pulling a suitcase.
"Speaking of which, you two didn't bring luggage?"
Although they had to wear school uniforms at the High School, they should at least bring some changes of clothes and daily necessities.
"Ah, no need. If we need anything, we'll just buy it directly."
Gojo Satoru said that his Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue allows him to move very quickly, so buying anything is very simple.
"I'm similar. After confirming the situation, I'll go to a nearby supermarket to buy things."
It's still very convenient to travel by riding a Cursed Spirit with flight ability.
Hmm, transportation must be arranged. Damn it, I still can't get a driver's license now.
If I use Qiongqi, I have to avoid the gaze of ordinary people and not cause a disturbance.
Wait, how does Geto fly around without causing a disturbance? I'll have to ask him about it later.
"Hello, I'm Shoko Ieiri."
She's a good child, Yaga Masamichi nodded.
"My favorite thing is alcohol, I don't like things that are too sweet."
Then the next sentence almost made Yaga Masamichi lose his composure.
Another problem student.
"I am your teacher, Yaga Masamichi. Next, I will take you on a tour of Tokyo Jujutsu High."
After saying that, Yaga Masamichi led the way, and the group quickly toured Tokyo Jujutsu High and chose their dormitories.
"Hey, do you really not like sweets?"
Gojo Satoru suddenly appeared at Shoko Ieiri's room window.
"Things that are too sweet are a no-go."
"How tasteless."
"I especially don't want to hear that from you. Also, this is the girls' dormitory, get out!"
Bang.
Shoko Ieiri slammed the window shut.