"Mr. Kamo, who is the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer?"
Tomie asked, gently swirling her wine glass, her expression languid as she voiced her confusion.
Kenjaku's eyes narrowed slightly, considering Tomie's intent.
"The strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer, you ask? In the modern era, the strongest must be chosen between Gojo Satoru and Azuma Eichi."
"If we're talking about history, then there is only one person, Ryomen Sukuna," Kenjaku said, his tone slightly tipsy and tinged with emotion.
"Oh, two people?"
Tomie turned to face him, every movement exuding a captivating charm.
This charm became even more alluring when paired with fine wine.
"Indeed, two people. Perhaps only after they truly clash can we determine the strongest you are looking for."
Kenjaku drained the rum in his glass and continued.
"If I had to describe him, Gojo Satoru is like a God King standing high in the heavens, suppressing all defiance with absolute power. He moves through the human world with overwhelming strength and an attitude unbound by anything."
"Azuma Eichi, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. Unlike Gojo Satoru, who displays his power without restraint, Azuma Eichi is more reserved. He follows and protects the laws of this world according to his own will, guiding it toward the direction he desires."
"His strength is like a bottomless abyss. No one has ever seen its full extent."
Up to now, the most complete display of Eichi's combat power was during the largest Night Parade of a Hundred Demons in history, instigated by Tamamo-no-Mae in Sendai.
During that event, Eichi brought all of his Shikigami, Mahoraga, and numerous Heroic Spirits onto the battlefield.
However, that was already in the past.
In recent years, Eichi has added several Heroic Spirits.
There is Cú Chulainn, the Lancer who often goes fishing at sea.
Medusa, who rides a women's bicycle through the mountains.
And Tamamo-no-Mae, with her fox ears and tail, who frequently appears at Tokyo Jujutsu High. 'I never expected Tamamo-no-Mae to become like that. She is practically a completely different person.'
Kenjaku thought to himself.
Kenjaku and Tamamo-no-Mae knew each other. After all, Kenjaku had lived for over a thousand years, and Tamamo-no-Mae was a figure from more than eight hundred years ago.
Naturally, Kenjaku would not miss the chance to collect such a prominent figure of that era.
Although that collection had cost him a small fortune.
If there was anyone in the Jujutsu world who had lived longer than Kenjaku, it could only be Tengen, whose age might exceed thirteen hundred years.
"Gojo Satoru and Azuma Eichi, huh..."
Tomie repeated the names casually.
"What, are you interested in them?"
While introducing the two to her, Kenjaku also tried to guess her thoughts.
He had not expected this newcomer, who had only just entered the Jujutsu world, to set her sights on its very peak.
Or perhaps it was precisely because she had just entered that she dared to challenge the apex.
A trace of anticipation rose in Kenjaku's heart.
He was looking forward to what would happen when Tomie met Satoru and Eichi.
It would certainly be entertaining.
"I hear you are also a Special Grade. I wonder which of you is stronger."
Tomie's eyes sparkled, stirring Kenjaku's competitive spirit.
For a moment, he almost claimed that he was the strongest.
However, Tomie's influence lasted only an instant, and Kenjaku quickly returned to normal.
"I have to admit, they are stronger for now."
"Hehe."
Tomie suddenly laughed, clearly amused.
"What's wrong?"
"I thought you would be stubborn like other men and say you were stronger."
"And if I said I was stronger, would Young Miss Tomie fall for me?"
Kenjaku leaned forward, one hand braced on the bar. His broad frame blocked the light, casting a shadow over her.
With his other hand, he gently lifted Tomie's chin.
Tomie's eyes widened.
Since her rebirth, no one had been able to escape her control over desire.
Even Nanami, the strongest person she had encountered so far, had been affected by it several times.
Given enough time, Tomie believed she could conquer him.
However, it seemed her greatest advantage had little effect on this man.
This surprised her.
In the end, the time had been too short, and her power was too dispersed.
Tomie had only been reborn for about ten days and had not yet absorbed and accumulated enough desire and Cursed Energy.
Under these circumstances, she had also multiplied several times, further dispersing her power.
This was also due to her excessive confidence.
Since her rebirth, the only one who had posed a threat to her was Nanami.
Even when she lost to him, she believed it was only due to insufficient preparation.
Now, facing a Special Grade for the first time, her abilities were not working as expected.
A sense of unease rose in her heart.
She did not want such uncontrollable factors to exist.
"That depends on your performance, Mr. Kamo."
In one moment she felt uneasy, and in the next, a strong competitive spirit surged within her.
She wanted to dominate this man, the most vicious Special Grade Curse User of the modern era.
She wanted to turn him into a slave of desire.
Her slave.
With that thought, Tomie once again revealed her demonic charm.
Even Kenjaku, who had just gained the upper hand, was briefly captivated and had to shift his focus to resist it.
'Magnificent, this woman.'
Kenjaku's eyes widened as he looked at her with delight.
Her talent and near-immortality stirred something within him. He even felt the urge to possess her immediately.
Then take her to his laboratory.
Superhuman talent, an unmatched mindset, and that terrifying immortality that would allow endless experimentation.
Kenjaku wanted Tomie more and more.
But not now.
"I will not disappoint Young Miss Tomie."
He brushed aside a strand of her hair and replied in a smooth voice.
"Until next time, Young Miss Tomie. I wish you sweet dreams tonight."
Just as Tomie thought she was about to succeed, Kenjaku suddenly stood up and left the bar.
After he left, Tomie showed a hint of annoyance.
At the same time, she swore that she would make this man bow before her.
She would step on his head with her slender high heels and slowly tear apart that irritating stitching.
Then she would open his skull and see what lay inside his brain.
Just as she was thinking about her next move, someone arrived at the bar and left a package for her to sign.
Tomie cautiously opened it and found information about Nanami and Haibara, whom another version of her had encountered the day before, sent by "Mr. Kamo."
The documents also contained information on many other Jujutsu Sorcerers.
Most importantly, it included the places Satoru and Eichi frequently visited.
"Gojo Satoru, standing high in the heavens, suppressing everything with absolute power, the strongest in the modern Jujutsu world..."
Tomie looked at Satoru's photo with interest.
"Gojo Satoru, I'll take him."
(To be continued.)