After a sigh, Ashiya Magon brought the conversation back, continuing: "I've digressed."
"My point is, even if you can use the ability of physical modification to create a physique suitable for swords, the instinct of holding a sword should still rely on ti and continuous grinding."
"Could it be that there really are people in this world who can beco master swordsn imdiately just by holding a sword?"
Mahito couldn't maintain his composure.
He dropped his Natural Stance, looking at the old man in disbelief: "You dare to look down on Sukuna?"
The old man, instead, raised an eyebrow and asked: "Shouldn't he be looked down upon?"
"I thought all swordsn would despise him from the bottom of their hearts, even if he could kill that swordsman with a single glance."
Mahito suddenly thought of Atsuya Kusakabe; that famous quote, " fight Ryon Sukuna? Really?" ca from him.
He was a pessimist, soone who would not hesitate to escape if he had the chance.
Yet, when he truly faced Ryon Sukuna, knowing he was no match, he still mustered all his courage and went for it, and actually survived.
He didn't have even a shred of disdain for Sukuna!
On the contrary, he was very clear about his own position, showing no arrogance at all when facing Ryon Sukuna, being cautious everywhere.
"Why?" Mahito genuinely didn't understand.
Ashiya Magon said coldly: "Why ask why?"
"We swordsn endure countless hardships, temper ourselves, and abandon everything, just to unleash that one sword strike that transcends ti."
"But that bastard Ryon Sukuna doesn't have to do anything."
"He just needs to lightly utter the word 'Dismantle' from the corner of his mouth, and he surpasses all of us."
"If it were you, would you be convinced? Would you look up to him?"
Mahito was dumbfounded.
Isn't this just jealousy?!
And you're proud of it?!
Kenjaku quickly smoothed things over: "Please don't say that."
"If the Prison Realm and Mahito are both helpless against Satoru Gojo, then only by reviving Ryon Sukuna can Satoru Gojo be dealt with."
"We might even cooperate with him in the future, so it's better to maintain so decorum."
Unexpectedly, the old man righteously said: "I'm not stupid; how could I say that to Ryon Sukuna's face?"
"If Ryon Sukuna really appeared before , I swear I would be more loyal than Hachiko, making his mood sunny like a sumr's high."
"But he hasn't been revived yet, has he? We're all insiders, so let's speak freely."
Hachiko is the loyal dog Hachiko.
Mahito's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Good, good, "we're all insiders, so let's speak freely."
You consider us insiders, but do you think we'll consider you an insider?
Urau was amused and said with a chuckle, "Since you know what you're doing, old friend, I won't say more."
Kenjaku then turned to Mahito and added:
"Ashiya-san was also a Jujutsu Sorcerer who participated in the Ryon Sukuna subjugation battle back then."
"He faked his death to escape, wanting to preserve his useful life for revenge, but he never expected that after that battle, the Jujutsu Higher-Ups would be exposed."
"They took the initiative to sue for peace with Ryon Sukuna, offering tributes, practically treating Ryon Sukuna as a Living God."
"From that mont on, Ashiya-san established his ambition to reign over the Jujutsu world and has persisted until now."
So it wasn't just jealousy, but also the hatred of having all his comrades die.
Mahito nodded slightly.
Ashiya Magon, however, said despondently, "Kenjaku, I'm glad you're saving face for , but there's no need."
"After all these years, I've realized it—I'm just jealous!"
"My talent for Cursed Energy is simply not up to par."
"To keep moving forward, I had no choice but to embrace swordsmanship; swordsmanship is my everything."
"But that battle back then crushed my pride completely."
"The swordsmanship I devoted everything to was inferior to the Innate Techniques others were born with as naturally as breathing."
"How could I not despair?"
"If I were defeated by another Cursed Technique, I would still have a reason to keep going."
"But it just so happened that Ryon Sukuna's technique is a slashing attack..."
"Ten years of human tempering cannot compare to a single mont of the Dao's favor..."
"How can I not feel despair?"
Talk about the resentnt of the hardworking toward the gifted; it was so damn relatable!
Mahito's heart stirred slightly as he asked, "Can you still use Simple Domain?"
Ashiya Magon looked at him in surprise, then suddenly laughed. "Your comprehension ability is indeed astounding."
Mahito sighed and said with rare sincerity, "Ashiya-sensei, if you could face Ryon Sukuna in battle again, even if you only grazed Ryon Sukuna's skin, you would surely soar to the heavens like a fish leaping over the Dragon Gate."
"Simple Domain is an extension of the will."
"Its core has no other choice but to move forward with indomitable spirit, which requires an extrely powerful will to sustain."
"But an old man who blas others and harbors hatred—how can he possibly maintain such a powerful willpower?"
He could even say that if he truly faced Ryon Sukuna, he would be as loyal as a dog—of all those who can learn "Simple Domain," who would be so humble when facing a certain-death situation?
Kasumi Miwa, Atsuya Kusakabe, Yu Haibara, Yuki Tsukumo, Aoi Todo, and even Ui Ui—none of them would.
With Ashiya Magon's current mindset, even if he could use Simple Domain, he wouldn't be able to improve it further; his resolve is broken.
"If I were still the sa person who t you yesterday, I would definitely be indifferent to those words."
"Because back then, I lived by absorbing my disciples' lifespans."
"My frail body made living itself a form of pain."
"I lived for my ambition, my heart like stagnant water, motionless."
Ashiya Magon gave Mahito a deep look.
"But now, although I am still old, my lifespan is no longer a concern."
"While I may not be in my pri, I can still swing a sword."
Mahito twitched his mouth.
Great, this old man understands things better than anyone.
As expected of a thousand-year-old ghost like Kenjaku.
It seems he can not only use Simple Domain but even wants to use it to challenge Ryon Sukuna!
Ashiya said impatiently, "How long have we been off-topic?"
"Quick, quick, tell how you did it?"
"Could it be that your 'evolution'..."
"...isn't just physical, but also works on concentration and ntal aspects?"
"How is that possible?!"
Mahito was about to speak when soone suddenly ran over in a hurry.
"Mahito! We have trouble."
The newcor was Kinji Hakari; his expression was solemn and his pace hurried.
Ashiya Magon said dissatisfiedly, "I believe I said that training should be in an absolutely quiet place, and absolute concentration should be maintained during instruction."
"During this period, unless Satoru Gojo is attacking, we shouldn't be disturbed."
Kinji Hakari glanced at the old man, his voice cold: "Fortunately, the person coming isn't Mr. Gojo."
Ashiya Magon was stunned.
Urau also beca nervous and quickly asked, "What's going on?"
"Yuki Tsukumo personally called ."
Kinji Hakari took a deep breath.
"She... hopes to et with Mahito."
Ashiya Magon and Kenjaku said in unison: "Refuse her!"
Kenjaku spoke clearly, but his tone was very urgent: "Mahito, I know your pride."
"You don't refuse anyone who finds your tracks and asks for a eting, not even the Zenin clan."
"But Yuki Tsukumo is different. She is a Special Grade Sorcerer!"
"Without another Special Grade Sorcerer to stop her, she could sweep the entire Jujutsu world alone if she wanted to!"
"You haven't even figured out your combat system yet; fighting her is certain death!"
"Unless you use the Polymorphic Soul Isor."
"But that's a trump card ant for Satoru Gojo; you must not use it now!"
"Because you can't guarantee you'll kill Yuki Tsukumo, and she might expose your hidden cards to Satoru Gojo!"
"A Jujutsu battle is an information war."
"When your information is fully exposed, you're not far from death!"
"Everyone in the world knows Satoru Gojo's information—his Six Eyes, his Limitless, and his Unlimited Void."
Mahito asked with a smile, "Who dares to say they can defeat him?"
"That's why he's not far from death," Kenjaku said seriously.
"He can't maintain his dominance for a lifeti."
"He will grow old, he will have bad luck... Just like us, aren't we plotting against him?"
"The unknown brings fear, while the known only stirs up greed."
Mahito perford a sword flourish, slowly sheathing the bamboo sword at his waist, as if performing iaido.
"What ti? Where?" he asked.
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