April 2005, Jujutsu High.
Masamichi Yaga arrived at the school gates early this morning.
Because today was the day he would welcome new students.
"Five people, quite a few students this year."
The Jujutsu World had been chronically understaffed, so Jujutsu High typically only had a single-digit number of students each year.
There had even been years with only one student.
Seriously, if you're gone, I can't even teach the class.
"Only one commoner, Cursed Spirit Manipulation, huh? It's certainly a Cursed Technique with potential."
Eiji had directly asked the Zenin Family to handle his admission application, so the Zenin Family had polished it up a bit when submitting Eiji and Altoria's applications.
Masamichi Yaga put the documents away and quietly waited for the new students to arrive.
Masamichi Yaga was actually a character with a great contrast between his appearance and his inner self.
Beneath that stern exterior was an incredibly sensitive heart.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to raise such a cute Panda.
Just as Masamichi Yaga was filled with anticipation, a white-haired figure suddenly appeared before him.
Masamichi Yaga tried his best to maintain his teacher's dignity, while inwardly thinking, These young people today have no integrity, scaring an old comrade like me.
"You must be Satoru Gojo. I am Masamichi Yaga, your first-year teacher."
Masamichi Yaga introduced himself to Satoru Gojo.
Satoru Gojo, who had been looking around, shifted his gaze back.
"Hello, I'm Satoru Gojo~."
Satoru Gojo put one hand in his pocket, waved the other with two fingers at his forehead, and added a playful trailing sound to his tone.
Just like the rumors, he's a very lively kid, Masamichi Yaga thought.
Then, two more people walked up.
A boy with short black hair and a girl with beautiful golden hair.
Dongfang Eiji, whose Cursed Technique was the Zenin Family's Ten Shadows Technique, and he had already subdued Mahoraga.
Altoria, an Imaginary Heroic Spirit. Her specific details were unknown, but it was confirmed that she possessed the abilities of Altoria from the anime.
Initially, the Jujutsu Management Council did not approve of Eiji's new concept, Imaginary Heroic Spirit.
Instead, they insisted on classifying Altoria as a Special Grade Imaginary Curse Spirit.
This was unless Eiji agreed to publicly reveal the principles behind summoning Imaginary Heroic Spirits as Summoned Spirits and his so-called External Technique.
Upon hearing this, Eiji directly took Altoria to the mountain base where the high-ranking officials of the Kyoto Jujutsu Management Council gathered.
On the spot, he had Altoria perform a Curry Stick for the old fuddy-duddies.
Seeing the brilliance that shone in the dark night sky, the old fuddy-duddies believed in Altoria's identity as a Heroic Spirit.
As for the mountain that disappeared next to them?
The Island Nation experiences frequent earthquakes, so it was perfectly reasonable for a mountain peak to collapse, right?
"You're so slow, Eiji, Altoria."
Satoru Gojo turned around, spread his legs, and cupped his hands around his mouth to form a megaphone.
"Alright, we know you were the first one here."
Then Eiji turned his gaze to Masamichi Yaga.
Hmm, he's kinda handsome.
Masamichi Yaga now was not as rugged as he would be in over a decade.
A neat buzz cut, a clearly well-trimmed beard, and a stern, imposing expression.
It was very different from his hairstyle in over a decade, which looked a bit like a hedgehog or 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 finished a stint in prison.
"Hello, Teacher Yaga. I am Dongfang Eiji, and this is Altoria."
"Hello."
Altoria nodded expressionlessly at Masamichi Yaga.
"Welcome to Jujutsu High. I am your teacher, Masamichi Yaga."
Masamichi Yaga nodded. These two seemed relatively normal.
Flap, flap.
The sound of flapping wings could be heard.
The group looked up.
They saw a large, snow-white bird slowly descending from the sky.
What was most striking about the bird was its large yellow beak.
This looks so familiar.
"You're the slowest," Satoru Gojo said, leaning in front of Suguru Geto with a clear smirk.
Suguru Geto was used to it; this was nothing.
"There are still 10 minutes until the assembly time, I'm not late, Satoru."
"What is that, a new mount?"
"It's a Cursed Spirit in pelican form."
"Huh? Isn't it quite pretty? Why would anyone have negative feelings about it?"
"I don't know. Also, move aside. It's rude to leave the teacher standing there."
You're pretty rude saying that too.
Masamichi Yaga was speechless.
Hearing the word "pelican," Eiji finally remembered where he had seen this Cursed Spirit before.
It was that bird that always tried to eat capybaras.
In his past life, Eiji had a phase where he really liked capybaras.
He had seen this big white bird, which couldn't bite or swallow them, but still kept trying to eat the capybaras.
After a brief introduction with Suguru Geto, the group began waiting for the last student.
His gaze swept over Satoru Gojo, who was discussing the bird with Suguru Geto, then shifted to the two people standing quietly to the side. Masamichi Yaga sighed, wishing those two over there were as well-behaved.
Little did he know, Eiji was contemplating whether he should fly to Jujutsu High like Suguru Geto in the future.
Qiongqi was so fast, and he walked so slowly.
Speaking of which, Altoria had a Riding skill, allowing her to skillfully handle various mounts and vehicles.
Should he get Altoria a motorcycle?
Imagining Altoria in a black suit, riding a motorcycle into battle with a heroic and dashing demeanor, Eiji declared it a must.
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.
"By the way, didn't you two bring any luggage?"
Even though they had to wear school uniforms at Jujutsu High, they should at least bring some change of clothes and daily necessities.
"Ah, no need. We can just buy whatever we need."
Satoru Gojo explained that he could instantly travel using Blue, so buying anything was very simple.
"It's pretty much the same for me. Once the situation is confirmed, I'll go to a nearby supermarket to buy things."
It was quite convenient to go out using a Cursed Spirit with flight abilities.
Yeah, transportation is a must. Damn, I can't get a driver's license yet.
If he rode Qiongqi, he'd have to avoid the eyes of ordinary people and not cause a commotion.
Wait, how does Suguru Geto fly around without causing a disturbance? I need to ask him about that later.
"Hello, I'm Shoko Ieiri."
A well-behaved child, Masamichi Yaga nodded.
"My favorite thing is alcohol, and I don't like things that are too sweet."
The next sentence almost made Masamichi Yaga break down.
Another problematic student.
"I am your teacher, Masamichi Yaga. I will now give you a tour of Jujutsu High."
With that, Masamichi Yaga led the way. The group quickly toured Jujutsu High and selected their dorm rooms.
"Hey, do you really not like sweets?"
Satoru Gojo suddenly appeared on the window of Shoko Ieiri's room.
"Things that are too sweet are a no-go."
"Such poor taste."
"The one person I don't want to hear that from is you. Also, this is the girls' dormitory, get out."
Bang.
Shoko Ieiri slammed the window shut forcefully.
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