Jujutsu Kaisen: Nah I'd Adapt

Modulo: Chapter 2

Usami spoke. "This is a threat that surpasses the Culling Game incident. If that's the case, we'll need to find..." He paused but stated solemnly. "Naohiro Zenin."

Mino's eyes widened. "Naohiro Zenin!? Is he even still alive? It's been 69 years since he and Satoru Gojo finished the Culling Games. He's been missing for decades and should be in his 90s!" He looked down. "Even if he is still alive, he shouldn't be nearly as powerful as he used to be."

Usami closed his eyes. "It's not public knowledge, but after his wife died and his children became fully fledged sorcerers, he suddenly vanished, never to be seen again. While the second half is known, only a select few know the truth about him." He took a sip of his coffee. "Naohiro Zenin is immortal."

Mino gulped. "That shouldn't be possible! Master Itadori has the immortal cursed technique that Master Tengen previously held, so it makes sense, but how could a human without a specialized technique live forever?" He clenched his hands on his knees. "By all accounts, he should be like Satoru Gojo—old, but retaining only a fraction of his old strength."

Despite being 97 years old, Satoru Gojo is still alive, contrary to many expectations. However, his mastery over cursed energy control can only push a human body so far. Satoru Gojo is able to extend his lifespan beyond his usual limit by using his mastery of cursed energy control.

Usami slowly opened his eyes. "Whoever said Naohiro Zenin was human?" This statement made Mino freeze. "So he's part-cursed spirit like Master Choso?"

"Who knows? I'm not omniscient, so you would have to ask the people close to him." Usami spoke with a slightly tired expression. "But there are only a few people who have knowledge about what has happened to him since he disappeared."

Mino caught on. "So, we'll need to meet with Satoru Gojo." Usami stood up from his seat as he concluded their conversation. "We're going to have a meeting with the Simurians soon, so we can't delay. I'll schedule some time with him."

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A man lazily crossed his legs while stuffing his mouth with sweets, while lying in a hospital bed watching TV. "Haah, Kikufuku just doesn't taste the same." He tilted his head to the side. "A Jujutsu license, huh?" His eyebrows furrowed. "Oh no...anyways. AYO Nurse! I'm runnin outta Kikufuku here!"

He smirked with his aged face and ashened hair while leaning his head on the bedframe.

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Naoto Zenin, the grandson of the strongest sorcerer in history.

This is the label that he has had to live by his entire life. Naohiro Zenin's naturally gifted abilities, cursed energy reserves, and potential earned him a seat among the peak of sorcery, eventually surpassing Ryomen Sukuna.

Despite what people say about the mentality a sorcerer needs, genetics is a major factor in determining how powerful a sorcerer can become.

Satoru Gojo had the Six-Eyes combined with the Limitless technique. If Gojo had the perfect techniques, Ryomen Sukuna had a body perfect for Jujutsu—four arms for hand signs, an extra mouth for chanting, and bottomless cursed energy. Naohiro Zenin had the same boundless, cursed energy and a body quite literally crafted by a God.

And even though he's Naohiro's descendant, Naoto Zenin doesn't have the same gifts that other Jujutsu sorcerers were given. Naohiro's father, mother, brothers, children, and grandchildren don't have the same talent and raw genetics as Naohiro Zenin.

However, his cursed technique, [Cursed Evolution], was passed down to his children. Even so, they couldn't use it nearly as well as the original user. It was as if something was missing. A factor that was needed for the technique to become unstoppable.