He even suspected that in the original timeline, if the ancient sorcerer revival event had been initiated by the original Mahito instead of Kenjaku, he could have accomplished the exact same feat.
After the death of Yuki Tsukumo in the original timeline, the other sorcerers found a handwritten book regarding soul research among her belongings.
It was the culmination of Yuki Tsukumo's research, and it stated definitively that even if souls are forcibly merged, residues will inevitably remain.
A truly perfect fusion of human souls is impossible.
Yuki Tsukumo's research was correct; after all, even Ryomen Sukuna couldn't perfectly merge with Megumi Fushiguro, making it even more impossible for anyone else.
But Mahito broke this axiom.
His Cursed Technique was the only one in the entire world capable of perfectly merging souls.
In terms of difficulty, streamlining the transition from an ancient soul to a modern one was clearly not as hard as a perfect soul fusion that defied the world's logic.
So, it really wasn't difficult for Mahito to reorganize the souls of the ancient sorcerer Yorozu and the modern high school student Tsumiki Fushiguro.
"I need your help, Miss Fushiguro," Mahito smiled.
"My sword was heavily damaged due to my improper use."
"I need the world's best doctor to treat her."
"That is why I brought you back from the ancient past to the modern era."
"'Her,' huh?" Tsumiki Fushiguro remarked.
"Referring to a sword as a girl is quite rare in the modern day."
"You must have had an ancient teacher... Let me guess who it could be."
Kenjaku pointed a thumb at himself, his face full of pride.
"It's me!"
Tsumiki Fushiguro glanced at him, thought for a moment, and asked, "Could it be Swordmaster Ashiya?"
Kenjaku's face darkened.
"Why couldn't it be me?"
"You know Master Ashiya too?" Mahito asked in surprise.
"I heard Master Ashiya was once part of the subjugation squad formed to deal with Ryomen Sukuna, but Miss Fushiguro should have been on Sukuna's side."
Tsumiki Fushiguro smiled.
"It really was Swordmaster Ashiya."
"The sword he used when he went to subjugate Lord Sukuna was actually provided by me."
Mahito was stunned.
Tsumiki Fushiguro said calmly, "I believe from the bottom of my heart that Lord Sukuna is lonely."
"Although he is invincible, no one can understand him."
"Everyone's feelings for him are rooted in either fear or fanaticism; no one treats him as an equal."
"I once admired him immensely."
"Thinking back on it now, it probably wasn't romantic love, but a love born of compassion."
"I wanted to enter his heart, and for that... as expected, I first needed to find an equal opponent for Lord Sukuna."
"Swordmaster Ashiya was one of the people I set my sights on."
"Of course, at that time, I hadn't developed my Insect Armor or Liquid Metal yet."
"I hadn't yet found my own unique path, and because of that, I was desperate to keep up with Lord Sukuna's footsteps."
"That's why I was willing to invest in potential opponents everywhere."
"In fact, many sorcerers were personally sent before Lord Sukuna by me."
"But once I found my own path, I no longer allowed anyone else to touch Lord Sukuna."
Pausing, Tsumiki Fushiguro revealed a cruel smile, as sharp as a blade.
"I believe from the bottom of my heart that the only one who can kill Lord Sukuna is me... and only Lord Sukuna can kill me."
"Beyond that, there is no room for others to interfere in our relationship."
"Anyone else who dares to challenge Lord Sukuna, I will kill with my own hands."
So intense... this woman's obsession is incredibly intense.
Is this the legendary love the ancient sorcerer Yorozu harbored for her beloved?
What kind of twisted logic is this?
The corner of Mahito's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
No wonder this woman unhesitatingly made a Binding Vow with Ryomen Sukuna in the original timeline—either kill me or marry me.
She's a pure madwoman!
Mahito was sincerely glad he hadn't chosen to fully revive Yorozu.
If that woman had been fully revived right now, who knows what kind of mess she would have made.
This was much better; the current Tsumiki Fushiguro possessed neither the sheer madness of the ancient sorcerer Yorozu nor her own previous gentle kindness, but existed in a balanced middle state.
As time passes, Mahito believed she would eventually form a completely new personality altogether.
"I understand."
"If you are Swordmaster Ashiya's student, I am willing to give you my trust."
Tsumiki Fushiguro glanced at Kenjaku.
"I will follow you for the time being."
"Right now, I can't fully accept Yorozu's emotions, nor can I return to Tsumiki's daily life."
"I need some time to adapt."
Kenjaku couldn't take it anymore.
"Am I not worth trusting?"
"Kenjaku, I can't see through you."
"I haven't been able to see through you since a thousand years ago."
Tsumiki Fushiguro stared at Kenjaku.
"It's just that back then, I was by Lord Sukuna's side, and I devoted everything to him."
"Therefore, I didn't care what you were thinking."
"Looking back on it now, that was truly a dereliction of duty on my part."
"I should have eliminated you before you ever made contact with Lord Sukuna. You are far too dangerous."
"Hey, hey, I'm the one who made the Binding Vow to revive you all in the future!" Kenjaku complained.
"So, what exactly do you intend to accomplish by reviving us?" Tsumiki Fushiguro said coldly.
"You even used Lord Sukuna."
"Even now, I don't know your true purpose. How do you expect me to trust you?"
How brave, this woman.
Mahito couldn't help but admire her.
She had just woken up, and her physical condition was so poor she could barely walk, yet her gaze didn't waver in the slightest when looking at Kenjaku.
It was as if she would kill him on a whim if his answer failed to satisfy her.
This was an arrogance that stemmed from the very depths of her soul.
In her eyes, probably no one besides Ryomen Sukuna was worth her serious attention.
Conversely, as long as she was serious, no one in the world except Ryomen Sukuna could possibly be her equal in combat.
Uraume was no exception!
She had no fear of the fact that she had only just woken up, while Kenjaku had lived for over a thousand years.
On the contrary, she believed from the bottom of her heart that even with only a hundred years of combat experience, she would inevitably hold an overwhelming advantage against Kenjaku.
Kenjaku took a deep look at her and surrendered, showing no trace of a powerful figure's dignity.
"Scary, scary... I wasn't using him, you know?"
"I truly believe that a hero like Lord Sukuna shouldn't just vanish into history."
"I promised Lord Sukuna that one day in the future, I would perfectly revive him, without a shred of personal self-interest."
Uraume gave in!
Tsumiki Fushiguro looked away.
"A hero, huh?"
"I didn't think anyone would view Lord Sukuna as a 'man.'"
"Kenjaku, I've gained a new level of respect for you."
Mahito asked curiously, "If not a 'man,' then what?"
"A god," Tsumiki Fushiguro said.
"The world calls him a god."
"Why do you think he was given the title of Ryomen Sukuna?"
"It is because he is a god."
Ryomen Sukuna is a legendary demon god in Japan, mentioned in the Nihon Shoki.
Rumors say he possessed two faces and four arms, wielded immense strength, and was fond of eating humans.
However, another theory suggests he was a local guardian deity.
Though born looking strange, he was a benevolent and good god, and his worship has even continued into the modern era.
Mahito fell silent.
He thought about how the Jujutsu Higher-Ups from a thousand years ago seemed to truly regard Ryomen Sukuna as a living god.
They even regularly offered up young boys and girls for Sukuna to consume, completely abandoning their responsibility to protect humanity.
Tsumiki Fushiguro was not lying; Ryomen Sukuna truly was regarded as a god during that era.
"One last question."
Tsumiki Fushiguro looked directly into Mahito's heterochromatic eyes.
That gaze seemed to possess a tangible weight, making one shudder.
"In your team right now, is it you who calls the shots, or is it Kenjaku?"
Kenjaku said cheerfully, "It's him. I'm just a strategist."
Tsumiki Fushiguro didn't even spare a glance for Kenjaku, keeping her eyes fixed entirely on Mahito.
At this moment, Mahito finally understood why Kenjaku had surrendered so easily.
Tsumiki Fushiguro clearly wasn't using any Cursed Energy, yet a very real and intense will was pressing down on him like a physical weight; Mahito sensed this with profound clarity.
Tsumiki Fushiguro covered the entire space with her sheer will.
She was clearly lying on a hospital bed, finding it difficult even to move.
But as long as you met her eyes or saw the way her gaze casually swept over you, you would immediately believe she possessed the kingly presence to control all things.
She... was an indisputable powerhouse.
Mahito's heart began to throb, both because he sensed a crisis and because—she had already been placed under the Thought Steel Seal.
—Tsumiki Fushiguro is already mine!
Mahito took a deep breath and said solemnly, "It's me."
Tsumiki Fushiguro stared intently into Mahito's heterochromatic eyes; Mahito did not look away or flinch.
After two or three seconds, she finally nodded slowly.
"I understand."
Mahito reached out his hand to Tsumiki Fushiguro.
"Although I believe I restored you perfectly, your body hasn't moved for a long time."
"Your instincts have probably forgotten how to use your hands and feet... Can you get up?"
Tsumiki Fushiguro stared at Mahito's hand, hesitated for a moment, and then took it.
"Thank you..."
"I haven't asked yet, what is your name?"
"Mahito," Mahito said.
"My name is Mahito."
"Pleased to meet you, Miss Tsumiki Fushiguro."
"You're saying you want me to turn your Tsukumogami into a human form as well?"
Tsumiki Fushiguro looked at the expectant Mahito in disbelief.
Her consistently calm expression finally crumbled and twisted.
"Are you insane?"
"Give up, it's impossible," Tsumiki Fushiguro asserted.