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Chapter 67: The Salaryman and the Genius
Renji Miyauchi sat in the dimly lit corner of the convenience store, the soft hum of the refrigerated aisles masking the focused intensity of his thoughts. Through the power of his name magic, he had traced those who whispered his name, and after some effort, he had pieced together the situation.
More than half a month had passed since he moved into Mihana Town. Relying on the passive aura of his Pure Yang Body, he had inadvertently brought a strange, heavy peace to the district. It seemed the official side—the hidden world of sorcerers and psychics—had finally caught wind of the "purification" of Mihana Town and sent investigators to scout the area.
Their findings were consistent: a powerful Exorcist of "unknown identity" had appeared, systematically cleaning up the vengeful spirits that infested the streets. Of course, by the time the first batch of psychics arrived, Renji had already used the improved abilities of Yellow Temperance and the weight of his sealing talismans to suppress his spiritual pressure. They had returned empty-handed.
But the authorities were nothing if not persistent. They compiled a list of every new resident in Mihana Town over the past month. Renji Miyauchi, a student who had recently purchased a massive estate, naturally topped that list.
Fortunately, the rewards from his Death Note had rewritten more than just lives; they had adjusted the timeline and the cognition of the masses. His bank statements were now a fortress of human and material evidence, proving that he had earned his mansion through years of sweat, effort, and successful content creation.
He was at the convenience store tonight for two reasons. One: he genuinely had a habit of buying snacks and drinks at this hour. Two: he knew exactly who the second investigator was.
In the world of Jujutsu Kaisen, Nanami Kento was one of Renji's favorite figures. A former office worker longing for a peaceful life, blonde, clad in a sharp suit and a signature tie. His character design mirrored Yoshikage Kira from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, but their souls were polar opposites. Most importantly, Nanami had exited the stage before the plot of his world had become too abstract, leaving his stoic integrity intact.
Renji wanted to see how well Yellow Temperance could disguise him after it had devoured the vengeful spirit in the library.
"Although the subject matter of the videos I've been filming recently might be a bit sensitive, it shouldn't be against the rules, right?" Renji said casually, breaking the silence. "Most of those cases were already solved by the police. I just added some personal interpretations for the sake of the program effect."
Nanami looked at the young man, his expression unreadable behind his signature goggles. He had observed Renji's potential for cultivation and had considered advising him to leave Mihana Town—this "garbage dump" of spiritual energy—before he became a magnet for curses. However, Renji's talk of "sensitive content" and "program effects" sounded foreign to Nanami's ears.
The veteran sorcerer remained stoic. Even Cursed Spirits struggled to read his emotions; an ordinary teenager had no chance. Nanami glanced at the file in his hand. Renji was a video blogger who had moved from the countryside to Tokyo.
Is filming videos really this profitable? Nanami wondered bitterly. Can a child buy a villa in Tokyo in just a few years? He cursed the higher-ups of the Jujutsu world once more. He was a Grade 1 Sorcerer, yet he hadn't earned enough to buy a villa in the city center after years of risking his life.
"Whether it is against the rules is not for you to judge," Nanami said, his voice deep and professional. "This is for your safety and the safety of Mihana Town. Show me the videos."
Renji pulled out his phone. The videos were long, defying the modern trend of short-form content. But with the Golden Ratio passive, Renji didn't need to chase trends; he simply created, and the world watched.
As the video played, Nanami's brow furrowed. The boy was bold—recklessly so. Renji appeared at crime scenes with no fear, using horror elements to drive his narrative. To Nanami, it looked like a "hot-blooded" youth with a special physique acting on impulse, unaware of the true dangers lurking in the shadows.
The quality was undeniable. The reactions of Renji's sister, Miyauchi, in the background of some clips were strikingly similar to how civilians reacted to Cursed Spirits. With over 500,000 views, Renji was a genius of his niche.
But he's courting death, Nanami thought. Mihana Town was clean for now because of the mysterious Exorcist, but entering supernatural locations repeatedly was an invitation to a gruesome end.
The Reality of the Hidden World
Japan's population exceeded 120 million, with over a million deaths annually. While 90% had clinical causes, 50,000 people disappeared or died unnaturally every year. Half of those were victims of the supernatural.
They were the ones who met a passing Cursed Spirit or a Yokai on the way home. They were the ones who accidentally opened their Yin-Yang Eyes during "Twilight"—the hour when the veil between worlds thins—and died of fright or were hunted because they could see the unseen.
In Tokyo, barriers usually kept the major Yokai at bay. Grade 3 and 4 Curses were nuisances. Grade 2 Curses only appeared once or twice a week and were handled by the Headquarters. But the world was changing.
Fifteen years ago, the mysterious had only just begun to recover. A physique like Renji's would have been enough to keep him safe back then. But the strength of the inner world was escalating. Thirty years ago, Domain Expansion was a myth. Ten years ago, Gojo Satoru mastered the Reversed Cursed Technique and became the "Strongest," dragging the Jujutsu world into a new era. Since his "rebirth," more geniuses—and more powerful monsters—had emerged.
"Mihana Town is unsafe at night," Nanami warned, his voice stern. He didn't mention Curses or Yokai. He viewed the Jujutsu world as "garbage" and didn't want to drag a successful youth into it. He used the town's high crime rate as a cover, warning Renji that his videos could cause panic or inspire dangerous imitations.
Renji listened, suppressing a smile. He didn't actually care about the videos anymore. Between Shiina Mashiro and the other girls who possessed the "Diaries," his identity was already "exposed" in their eyes. Mashiro had even told the group she would teach Ripple Breathing to her friends.
The "Demon Slayer descendant" persona was no longer his only card. He could play along with Nanami, take a "prohibition order," and pivot to "Legal Case Analysis" or even mukbangs. With the Golden Ratio, he'd still be rich.
But a persona required consistency. Renji put on a thoughtful, slightly defiant expression. "I came to Tokyo for Mihana Town. It has stories that need to be told. I can blur locations, I can review the content with you... that should be enough, shouldn't it?"
Nanami looked at the spark of confidence in Renji's eyes and fell silent. Ten years ago, he was Renji's age, a student at Jujutsu High. He hadn't found his direction before he found despair—witnessing his friend's death and realizing the world was broken.
He remembered his friend's last words: "Do your best to do what you want. I really like that feeling."
I really hate dealing with young people who have found their meaning, Nanami thought, though his heart softened for a fraction of a second.
"You are a minor," Nanami said, adjusting his tie. "Minors should do what they are supposed to do. I will contact your parents. Until then, no new uploads. No more filming. Go home and rest."
Nanami turned away, heading toward the back of the store. Renji watched him go, knowing Nanami wasn't looking for snacks. He was heading toward a pseudo-vengeful spirit—a fragment of Yellow Temperance that Renji had left behind as a lure.
In the old stories, Yellow Temperance only grew by devouring organic matter. Here, in this mashup world, it was becoming something much more versatile.
Would you like to see how the confrontation between Nanami and the Yellow Temperance fragment unfolds, or should we move to Renji's interaction with his sister, Miyauchi?