When Shoko and Suguru Geto heard Chinatsu say that the Cursed Tool's price was over 100 million, they were both stunned, unable to believe that this Cursed Tool was so expensive.
In fact, Cursed Tools are generally expensive. Chinatsu remembered that in the original work, Toji, the heavenly restriction tyrant, had many Cursed Tools.
Leaving aside the special grade cursed tools "Inverted Spear of Heaven" and "manriki-gusari," in his Cursed Tool collection, there was a special grade cursed tool called "cloudy sky," which could sell for 500 million or even higher at an auction house or on the black market.
As for Chinatsu's earring-like Cursed Tool, Chinatsu couldn't remember the exact price, only vaguely recalling that its price suffix was in the 'hundreds of millions'.
Suguru Geto and Shoko were Jujutsu Sorcerer geniuses born into ordinary families. Having just enrolled and officially entered the Jujutsu World, their understanding of Cursed Tools was still somewhat shallow.
"This little thing... is it that expensive?"
Shoko bent down to observe the Cursed Tool up close, but she didn't have the Rikugan. No matter how much she squinted to gaze at it, she couldn't tell what made this Cursed Tool worth that price.
They continued to chat about Cursed Tools for a while, and neither Shoko nor Suguru Geto actively asked Chinatsu what the Cursed Technique effect attached to the Cursed Tool was.
This was mainly because they had just met and their relationship wasn't deep. Once their relationship deepened, there would be no talk of shyness or embarrassment; they would all become troublemakers in disguise.
However, precisely because of this incident, a seed was planted in both of their hearts: "I will also buy my own exclusive Cursed Tool in the future!"
Shoko: My goal is tentatively a Cursed Tool with high protective performance. Although I'm a healer and don't need to be on the front lines clashing with Cursed Spirits, the principle of 'focus the healer first' is known even by any random elementary school student.
Suguru Geto: My Cursed Spirit Manipulation is like playing Pokémon, but no matter how much I train my physical combat, there's still a certain gap between me and those Cursed Spirits and Jujutsu Sorcerers specialized in close combat. It would be great if I had a Cursed Tool that could enhance my close combat abilities.
It is not difficult for high-level Jujutsu Sorcerers to make money, especially for the extraordinarily talented Suguru Geto and Shoko, who possesses the Reverse Cursed Technique and is regarded as a treasure in the Jujutsu World.
In the period that followed, Gojo Satoru and Suguru Geto became close friends, just as in the original work, forming "the strongest duo."
One wielded "Limitless."
One wielded "cursed sprit manipulation."
As soon as the strongest duo emerged, they quickly solved a large number of high-difficulty missions, shocking the Jujutsu World. Suguru Geto also quickly rose to the rank of "Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerer," filling him with confidence in his own strength.
"Yah~ another mission completed with ease, Suguru, do you know? On the official website for Jujutsu missions, people are already complaining that we're too diligent, leaving them with no missions to do~"
"Then let's reduce our frequency a bit. After all, there are some Jujutsu Sorcerers who rely on completing missions to support their families."
"Alright then, after all, I'm very generous."
After completing their last mission, Gojo Satoru and Suguru Geto returned to Jujutsu High with smiles on their faces. Although their walking styles differed, both had reached a level of utter nonchalance.
One leaned back, as if drunk and about to fall at any moment, while the other leaned forward, like an old man with severe hunchback, about to throw out his back and be unable to move at any moment.
Soon, the two returned to Jujutsu High. However, as soon as they were back, both of their stomachs rumbled simultaneously, perfectly illustrating the truth that "man is iron, food is steel, one meal missed and you're hungry."
"How about we find a restaurant to eat at later?"
"No need for such trouble, just wait a moment."
Gojo Satoru took out his phone from his pocket. After a flurry of finger tapping and changing expressions, Gojo Satoru finally let out a sigh and gave Suguru Geto a thumbs up.
"It's done, let's go to the cafeteria!"
"Cafeteria... cafeteria?"
Suguru Geto paused, puzzled. Although there was a building resembling a cafeteria within Jujutsu High, it had never actually operated normally, existing in name only.
In response to Suguru Geto's confusion, Gojo Satoru just laughed, raised a hand, and patted Suguru Geto's shoulder, then continued walking towards the cafeteria with his nonchalant stride.
Suguru Geto shrugged helplessly in response, then quickly followed Gojo Satoru's steps towards the cafeteria.
And as they got closer to the cafeteria, Suguru Geto, following behind Gojo Satoru, felt more and more that something wasn't right.
He sniffed hard, and his mouth involuntarily began to water.
"What a fragrant smell..."
Facing Suguru Geto's reaction, Gojo Satoru slightly raised his head, a faint hint of pride on his face.
As they walked into the unlocked cafeteria, Chinatsu, carrying two steaming bowls of soba noodles, just emerged from the back kitchen. She glared at Gojo Satoru disapprovingly before placing the two bowls on the table.
Gojo Satoru swallowed, his mouth watering. He strode over, jumped into a seat, pulled out a pair of chopsticks from beside him, and began to devour his meal... oh no, his noodles.
Suguru Geto was slightly surprised. He looked at the soba noodles on the table, then quickly shifted his gaze to Chinatsu.
Even though Suguru Geto didn't speak, Chinatsu could tell from his facial expression and gaze that he was thinking about how she could actually cook.
But in fact, she herself was surprised that she could cook, because this skill was only recently acquired, and the problem was that before this, she had never touched a kitchen knife or cooked a single meal.
Entering the kitchen and picking up a kitchen knife felt as if she had been through a hundred battles, with a feeling of natural ease, even calling it a "beginner's protection period" still seemed a bit absurd.
At home, Gojo Satoru was terrified. He originally thought his Older Sister would never enter the kitchen once in her life, and even if she did, the dishes she made would be the ultimate dark cuisine.
But reality was just that absurd. No matter how much Gojo Satoru initially disbelieved, he eventually surrendered to this reality.
"Suguru, why are you still standing there? The noodles are getting cold!"
"Oh, alright... alright."
Suguru Geto nodded blankly. In a hurry, he sat down next to Gojo Satoru, and after picking up his chopsticks, he grabbed a large portion and put it into his mouth.
In that instant, Suguru Geto seemed to enter a state like "Chūka Ichiban!" or even "Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma." His eyes were round and full, and the pressure hidden within his body was released.
"Delicious!"