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The cigarette was lit up. I put the tip of it right on my lips and inhaled the smoke, this being my release of pressure after a long affair in the clan. Talking with a bunch of conservative sorcerers in Japan is a hassle that usually takes up one whole day in two weeks, and me being born in such conservative "bloodline" makes me directly responsible for upholding their old traditionalistic values. 

I hate all of them, I'm not fond of children either, but I can't say I'm really bothered with all their talk. I let the words flow in one ear and escape from another. It feels like yesterday that I appeared in this… scenario. The Jujutsu world is one of those not many with a rational mind would wish to appear in. 

Though, Kamo? Relatively large sized clan, composed mostly of conservatives having multiple seats in Jujutsu Headquarters and being one of the three biggest contenders in Jujutsu World aside from Zenin and Gojo clans. Here I am listening to old men wishing to improve relationships with the Zenin clan. 

Although, I couldn't catch the part why I'm included in these discussions, but I guess it is a requirement for all clan members to attend the meetings and listen to new rules within the clan and plans. 'I couldn't care less' won't cut it in my case, because I was seriously considered to be a clanhead, only after Noritoshi Kamo who is older than me and has inherited the Blood Manipulation Technique.

Yeah, with that my thoughts were once again interrupted by the clan member, who I vaguely don't remember having any meetings with… but for some reason he thinks we are close. I crushed the cigarette and hid it from Noritoshi as he approached me. 

"Well, Noritoshi-san, what can I do for you?" I asked using more…polite ways. After all he is the next clan head and I wouldn't like to have bad relations with him. Besides, I already get in frequent trouble for not being eager to follow clan rules. My smoking habit in particular gets shunned upon. Can't disagree with them though, smoking is bad, especially for a sixteen-year old. 

Noritoshi, composed and calculative as always, responded in usual manner, "Oiketsu hiding away the cigarette at the last moment won't hide the smell of it in the air. I thought you would quit at some point, but I'm disappointed you haven't." He looked in my eyes, as if this would make me feel guilty. 

"It's the clan's fault, they put so much pressure on me I didn't have any options but to have at least some ways to release the frustration of not being able to surpass the great Noritoshi Kamo." I responded sarcastically, already knowing that Noritoshi wouldn't be angered by my commentary, nonetheless him being brainwashed by the clan will… 

show up, "It's the responsibility of every clan member to uphold our values. Although many fail, they try their best…unlike you, being disinterested in everything from the beginning. Maybe there is something you'd like to tell the clan head? I can rely on everything…"

This gave birth to a thought in my mind. Me already knowing much of the dark side of clan affairs affects my decision making, but how come an eighteen year old is unable to see the things going on in the Jujutsu world? Murders and even slavery, all that remains in the Jujutsu world, which unlike the rest of Japan remained in the middle ages with its rules. I already understand why the Gojo clan, or particularly Gojo Satoru, was so sick of the order created by Jujutsu Headquarters. 

"It wouldn't be necessary, Noritoshi-san, I can manage that on my own. After all, our father would listen to their children right?" By saying that, I wanted to provoke at least some kind of reaction from Noritoshi, but I failed in that and he tapped with his wooden sandals and left me without saying a word. 

That is right, we shared the same blood. However, both of us only shared a father, not our mothers. Could be said that our father is a dirty dipshit, it's a secret for me as to why clan members find him likable. Either way, Noritoshi seemed concerned about this matter too, so I know there is at least something remaining in his mind that wasn't brainwashed. After all, both of our mothers were pushed out of the clan, being exiled and not allowed to see us again. 

Well too bad, Click Spark 

I really need to get rid of this smoking habit. 

Situation in the Kamo clan is not that different from any of the prominent clans. They are all stuck in the middle ages, forcing all their policies and ideas on the newer generation of sorcerers. Although, the appearance of Gojo Satoru influenced things in a better way. His affiliation with Megumi Fushiguro, the user of the ten shadows technique, while also being the strongest sorcerer in the world makes his authority in the Jujutsu world unshakable. 

… 

The start of the new semester arrived in Kyoto Jujutsu High briefly. Second years would continue their studies, but with more implication towards the practical usage of cursed energy in the field… that simply means more missions. I hate exorcizing the curses, it's simply tiresome job which I barely get paid for. My salary is that of a grade two sorcerer at the moment, if I step into a higher realm then I might change opinions. 

Either way, as I step through the grounds of the Kyoto High, I see multiple familiar faces. Mainly my classmates, the second graders just like me. They seem to be bothered by something, I could guess it has to do something with new responsibilities…or maybe not. Usually, these people don't show openly what they are bothered about. They try to uphold the principles of Gakuganji. He liked students to be serious and calm. I approach the group of students, and I ask the least craziest person in the group what is happening. 

"Hello, Miwa. Have I missed something?" "Oh, Oiketsu!" Long story short, apparently Todo was missing another meet & greet with the idol that is called…Takada-chan. I never grasped why the grown ass man liked that idol, but so be it. Though he creates a lot of problems for new students with his attitude.

"Todo-senpai has been really upset that he missed the meeting with his idol, he apparently had to return from Tokyo to attend the beginning of his third year. Not even Noritoshi-senpai was able to calm him down." Miwa's explanation was more than sufficient, I thanked her for that with a simple nod. 

"There's not many ways we can calm him down. He has to release the frustration in one way or another… but he doesn't smoke cigarettes so I guess can't help with anything." I shrugged and wanted to proceed to the classroom. My smoking habit was unrestrained in this school, but Utahime would occasionally scold me for it. Gakuganji also didn't like it, maybe that's the reason why my promotion was held off for so long. 

"Oiketsu!" That's when I knew that I fucked up. The voice was easily recognizable, it was a low male voice that could only belong to Todo Aoi, my most annoying third year. The day I told him I liked the older curvy women was my downfall. I knew it would've been wiser not to tell him a thing, but honestly, I didn't want to get beaten up. So I told it as it was, and even though we had different preferences, he still complimented my taste.

He definitely craved to release frustration by fighting, and I was most proficient in these grounds in melee, which made me the target of Todo. Had I known of this before, I would've at least not eaten much, because I feel like I'll be so exhausted by Todo that I'll be puking afterwards… joking, it wouldn't be that exhausting anymore. 

"Yes, Todo-senpai?" 

"We are going to fight, now!" Not only did he make the declaration, but he also tore off the clothing on his upper body. I have no idea how the faculty even affords this guy monthly clothing expenses, but I guess they have allocated a lot towards the only Grade One sorcerer in the school. 

"Just the fists?" I received no response from Todo, what he did was to lunge at me in an instant. His speed greatly surpassed that of mine, but I was able to notice it before he could kick me in the abdomen. That was supposed to mean we were going to have an all out fight, meaning that I would probably be obliterated by Todo. 

"Todo-senpai, please stop! It's not the time!" Miwa was begging from the sidelines, but her cries were not heard by Todo. Frankly he didn't care about school rules either, so there was nothing stopping him. 

It was painful to even block Todo's kicks or punches, he was a much heavier unit than me with such a simple yet annoying technique that adjusting to it would take months. I still have a long way to go to figure out how to counter Todo. He is the type of the guy that uses similar moves every time, but he gets away with it. Much like Arjen Robben or Messi do in football, he moves just like them as well. 

Despite Todo's 90 kilogram mass, his moves are agile. He is very quick for his weight and most physical attacks from any of us doesn't really damage him. No wonder why he is the grade one sorcerer, but I'm also coming up in the ranks. The only reason I haven't been promoted to semi grade one is because of my mentality which I don't share with my clan. 

'Your habits go against our clan's principles, you make us seem bad to the public.' Those words I always brushed off and I will keep doing this. I'm not that favored because I "don't have blood manipulation technique", unlike Noritoshi who is promoted whenever there is a chance. 

Swish 

Todo's punches were heavy, thus I evaded instead of blocking. I much preferred saving my energy by evading than blocking. I amplified my cursed energy output and enhanced my fist to deliver great damage to Todo. I managed to connect my fist to his defined abs and it shook him a bit. 

Surprised that I was able to push him back, he said, "You've gotten stronger, Oiketsu!" No shit Sherlock, it's been almost a year since I last fought you. Not only that but I've gone up in the ranks since the last time. You see, the clan only intensified the regimes on young sorcerers as they get closer to adulthood, they are also being taught how to as the officials… I solely gave attention to learning more about cursed energy than anything else so that's it. 

"Todo-senpai seems to have only gotten stronger as well." 

"That's right! But your progress is only being stained by the smoking habit of yours, Oiketsu!"

So, even Todo, huh? I'm getting sick of how people that themselves have bad habits keep telling me that my habit is bad. At least look at yourself first and then at me… that didn't make sense for me, but arguing with Todo won't win me a fight. I brushed it off and brought up my fist to signal the grade one sorcerer. The little brawl continued. 

Todo's innate technique was all about switching places with things that contained cursed energy. He could easily switch places with me and there would be hardly anything I could do against him, however, I could try and predict what he would do in certain situations. There is hardly anything with cursed energy aside from us. He could only switch places with me.