"Perception ability?"
Maki looked at Eichi strangely.
Thanks to her strong physique, Maki's five senses were more acute than an ordinary person's.
So, for a moment, she couldn't understand what specific perception ability Eichi was referring to.
"That's right, perception ability. What you can see and feel now is very different from Toji Fushiguro. You haven't reached Toji Fushiguro's Realm yet."
"Toji Fushiguro's Realm..."
Maki frowned.
Unlike the original Maki, who had never truly had a teacher because she wanted to get stronger without relying on others, this Maki had always had Toji Fushiguro's guidance.
Although Toji Fushiguro was completely incapable of teaching others.
But often, combat is the best way to understand a person.
Therefore, even if Maki and Toji Fushiguro's teaching consisted only of combat, and nothing else, it still played a significant role in Maki's growth.
And in past battles, Maki always had a feeling.
That Toji Fushiguro was far more perceptive than herself; Toji Fushiguro could detect many things she couldn't, at the first moment.
Maki had also asked Toji Fushiguro about this.
Toji Fushiguro scratched his head, said, "You'll be able to do it eventually," and then left.
Therefore, Maki knew there was still a gap between her and Toji Fushiguro, but she had no idea where the gap was.
"What exactly is different about the world he sees and the world I see?"
This question had been in Maki's heart for a long time, and she didn't want to miss this opportunity.
"Do you know, there were once many powerful individuals who had reached the pinnacle in arts like swordsmanship and martial arts. Even if they couldn't see Cursed Spirits, they could still detect the presence of Cursed Spirits through changes in their surroundings."
"They couldn't perceive Cursed Spirits, but they could master everything around them except Cursed Spirits."
"That feeling is very peculiar, as if one can see sounds and smell sunlight.
Within a certain range, everything about themselves, everything about their opponent, can be completely captured by their perception ability."
Eichi gave a somewhat abstract example, because in the normal human mind, sunlight is to be seen, and sound is to be heard.
It's like in the world of Demon Slayer.
Once the Transparent World is activated, and one enters a transparent world, the user can clearly perceive everything around them.
As the user's perception strengthens, they can see through everything within their own body, and everything within the opponent's body.
Those who activate the Transparent World in Demon Slayer can clearly see the rise and fall of the opponent's lungs, as well as the flow and contraction of their blood vessels.
This allows them to understand the enemy's movements and know their weaknesses.
While the strong individuals in this world cannot see through things after reaching a certain Realm, they can do similar things.
"For example, there was a swordsman who reached the Dao of a Sword Master in swordsmanship.
He could detect the presence of Cursed Spirits by perceiving changes in the surrounding air, and attack Cursed Spirits with a cursed tool."
"You should know that even the air surrounding us differs in temperature and density.
Mastering everything in the surrounding environment through perception, being able to detect even the slightest changes—that is the difference between you and Toji Fushiguro."
Listening to Eichi's explanation, Maki fell into contemplation.
Mastering everything around her through perception, not letting go of any subtle change.
She felt like she understood something, but she was always just one step away from grasping the key.
Seeing Maki lost in thought, Eichi didn't disturb her.
These were things Maki would have realized on her own in the future; Eichi was just telling her in advance.
If the Culling Game was interrupted by him and didn't happen, and the Kappa and the Dao of a Sword Master who would have taught Maki this principle didn't get a chance to appear, then Sasaki Kojiro could teach her.
Seeing that Maki was no longer paying attention to him, Eichi turned and walked over to Inumaki Toge.
"Inumaki-kun."
"salmon roe?"
Inumaki Toge looked at Eichi in confusion.
"I've been meaning to ask, how's your physical combat?"
Inumaki Toge thought for a moment, then pointed at Maki, Panda, and others, and then shook his head.
Eichi understood Inumaki Toge's meaning.
Inumaki Toge meant that his physical combat was weaker than Maki, Panda, and the others.
Eichi nodded in understanding.
"Have you ever considered using Cursed Speech in conjunction with physical combat?"
"Bonito flakes."
Inumaki Toge pointed to his throat, then shook his head, indicating it wouldn't work.
Yuta Okkotsu had remarked on the difficulty of using the Cursed Speech Cursed Technique after copying and imitating Inumaki Toge's Cursed Technique.
The Cursed Technique's effect spread widely, making it difficult to precisely target the desired enemy.
Moreover, Inumaki Toge often suffered backlash when using Cursed Speech against powerful enemies, such as when he used Cursed Speech against Hanami during the Exchange Event.
Even when using Cursed Speech with less powerful effects, the backlash from the Cursed Technique was still unbearable for Inumaki Toge.
"Is that so? Then have you considered using a cursed tool, like this?"
Eichi pulled a handgun out of his shadow.
"...salmon roe?"
Inumaki Toge expressed his incomprehension.
Although he had already seen the cursed tool revolver from Mai.
But Inumaki Toge, who had always stayed in his hometown, had a mindset closer to traditional Jujutsu Sorcerers.
He found this modern cursed tool very novel.
"Actually, I think Inumaki-kun's Cursed Technique is very powerful, but the side effects are too great.
If you could change your fighting style, using Cursed Speech with fewer side effects to interfere with the enemy's movements, and then shoot the enemy in the head, it would be much better."
Eichi made a shooting gesture with his hand.
"Salmon."
Inumaki Toge nodded, a hint of excitement in his eyes.
Most boys can't resist firearms.
"Of course, handgun cursed tools are currently very effective only against small Cursed Spirits.
If the Cursed Spirit is larger, you can choose a sniper rifle.
Other cursed tools are also fine. I remember the High School's Kiko has many swords, spears, and other cursed tools with decent destructive power. If you like any of them, you can go write a borrowing application."
"One more thing, lean in."
Eichi suddenly smiled, bending down mysteriously to lean close to Inumaki Toge.
Eichi is 1.88 meters tall, similar to Suguru Geto, and slightly shorter than Gojo Satoru.
Inumaki Toge is only 1.68 meters.
Inumaki Toge tilted his head, bringing his ear close to Eichi.
"If the situation is critical, you can try to persuade Panda to carry you and run.
Then you can control the Cursed Spirit with Cursed Speech, and Panda can punch the Cursed Spirit to pieces, then carry you back."
"Bonito flakes."
Inumaki Toge immediately stood up and shook his head.
Although he also wanted to ride on Panda and experience it, he felt it wasn't very nice to his classmate.
"This is only a combination Cursed Technique to be used in critical moments. Panda won't refuse then."
Eichi continued to persuade him.
"Salmon mayonnaise."
Inumaki Toge was half-convinced.
"Don't worry, Panda won't be angry."
Eichi wasn't lying about this.
Because a few years ago, after Panda grew up, he really did let a little girl ride him to comfort her when she was crying in a corner.
Eichi and Gojo Satoru, who saw this scene, expressed that they also wanted to ride Panda, but Panda firmly refused.
In the end, both of them received a loving iron fist from Yaga Masamichi.
So, when truly needed, Panda actually doesn't mind using his cute appearance to help a classmate.
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