Heavenly Restriction User of the Gojo Clan: I Refuse to Be Cut in Half

With this outcome, it wasn't just the Twin Curse Faction under Kumaen that felt relieved.

Even the other clans, who had been silently keeping an eye on Satoshi's Zanpakutō, likely felt the same.

As the informants lurking around the Gojo estate spread word that Satoshi's forging attempt had seemingly failed.

The sky suddenly changed color.

"Is it snowing?"

One of the hidden observers muttered absentmindedly.

But in the next instant, they realized that what was falling from the sky wasn't snow.

It was pink and white cherry blossom petals.

"What's going on? Cherry blossoms in the middle of winter?"

"Why are there so many petals floating in the air?"

Many onlookers felt that the scene was too surreal, something out of a dream rather than reality.

It was as if nature itself had created a miracle, cherry blossoms blooming in the heart of winter.

The more perceptive informants quickly changed their expressions.

By process of elimination, there was only one explanation for the phenomenon unfolding before them.

It had to be connected to Gojo Satoshi and his latest creation.

Up until now, everything he had done in the forge had been for the purpose of forging a new Zanpakutō.

Now that this strange phenomenon had appeared…

Did it mean that Gojo Satoshi had successfully created his third Zanpakutō?

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Inside the forge, Satoru spoke the command that would awaken his blade.

"Scatter, Senbonzakura."

The moment he finished speaking, the Zanpakutō in his hand radiated a soft pink glow.

Then, the entire blade slowly began to dissolve.

The pink light that had enveloped the sword transformed into countless cherry blossom petals, filling the forge.

A second later, the wave of scattered petals burst through the roof, soaring into the sky like steam rising from a geyser.

A fountain of cherry blossom petals erupted outward, and within mere seconds, the entire Gojo estate was engulfed in a dazzling pink storm.

This is the true form of Senbonzakura! It's absolutely stunning—almost excessive, isn't it?

Shunichi gazed at the countless petals swirling around him, then glanced down at Suzumushi in his hand.

A wave of disappointment washed over him.

Just from appearances alone, Senbonzakura had already won.

Its manifestation was just as overwhelming as Sode no Shirayuki, the first Zanpakutō Satoshi had forged.

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Each of these petals is a blade. So this is the true nature of Senbonzakura?

Tens of thousands of cherry blossom petals… is this the secret behind Senbonzakura's power?

Controlling that many blades at once… That's an absolutely insane combat style.

Toji wasn't the type to be impressed by aesthetics.

The moment Senbonzakura was unleashed, his focus zeroed in on its technique.

To him, what mattered most was power.

He didn't care if his own Zanpakutō looked flashy, only that it was strong.

There was no doubt in his mind.

A Zanpakutō capable of transforming into millions of cherry blossom blades had to be incredibly powerful.

Watching Senbonzakura in action, Toji found himself anticipating his own future blade.

He was confident that Gojo Satoshi wouldn't give him anything mediocre.

And he firmly believed.

His Zanpakutō would not be weaker than Satoru's.

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Outside the forge, the sight of the cherry blossom "fountain" bursting through the roof left everyone utterly stunned.

At this point, if they still couldn't comprehend what was happening, they had no right to call themselves informants.

This was an ability unlike any that had been seen before.

It wasn't Sode no Shirayuki's ice-based techniques, nor was it Suzumushi's hypnotic abilities.

This was something entirely new.

A Zanpakutō that used cherry blossom petals as weapons, one with an enormous attack range.

A brand-new Zanpakutō had been born.

At that moment, the news spread like wildfire across the entire Jujutsu world.

Even those who hadn't been paying close attention to the Gojo forge were now captivated by the spectacle.

Sorcerers across the city looked up and saw the enormous pink cloud hovering over the Gojo estate.

In the dead of winter, the Gojo estate was now blooming with radiant cherry blossoms.

A sight like this.

It defied all logic, completely shattering nature's laws.

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In the Yagyū household, Yagyū Hidetsugu stared at the Gojo estate from afar, now completely dyed pink, and sighed.

"Yusuke, you need to stop entertaining the thought of using the Gojo family to boost the Yagyū family's reputation."

"Gojo Shunichi's swordsmanship is already on par with Saemon's. And now, with the power of his Zanpakutō, Suzumushi, Saemon won't stand a chance until he gets a Zanpakutō of his own."

"More importantly… judging by this phenomenon, Gojo Satoshi has successfully forged his third Zanpakutō."

"This display alone proves that the new blade is anything but ordinary."

"I'd even wager that its power is greater than Shunichi's Suzumushi. With this sheer volume of cherry blossom petals, that Zanpakutō might be on an entirely different level."

"If Shunichi had wielded this Zanpakutō during that battle, that Special-Grade Cursed Spirit never would have escaped."

Hidetsugu's words left Yagyū Yusuke and Yagyū Saemon silent.

As the direct descendants of Yagyū Jūbei, the Yagyū family took great pride in their swordsmanship.

They had never been willing to submit to any other family when it came to Zanjutsu.

But unfortunately, in the world of Jujutsu, swordsmanship alone was not enough.

At the end of the day, power came down to techniques and Cursed Energy.

Yagyū Hidetsugu and Yagyū Yusuke were undoubtedly the strongest swordsmen in the family.

Yet faced with Hidetsugu's words, the analysis of the family's sole Grade 1 sorcerer they had no choice but to acknowledge reality.

"Besides," Hidetsugu continued, "Shunichi saved my life. I have no intention of making an enemy out of him now that he's been promoted to Grade 1."

"I also want to use my connection with him to get closer to Gojo Satoshi."

"In the future, that man will not be someone people can ignore just because he lacks Cursed Energy. Mark my words—anyone who underestimates Gojo Satoshi now… will regret it later."

There was absolute conviction in Hidetsugu's voice.

Hearing this, Yagyū Yusuke slowly nodded.

In that moment, he made a decision that would reshape the Yagyū family's future.

They would no longer support Gojo Kumaen.

Instead, they would align themselves with Gojo Satoshi and the forces backing him.

Even if there was a massive gap in strength between the Yagyū and Gojo families, their stance as a respected Jujutsu clan would provide Satoshi with crucial support in the battles to come..

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