Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine-Chapter 164 - ⟴ Time Angel, Fourth Bullet Dalet

"Senpai~Senpai~ Welcome back!"

The soft words warmed his heart.

When Daiki opened his front door, he found Iroha, Mei, Mai, Ayase, and Kirino waiting inside.

Five pairs of beautiful eyes widened in surprise at his entrance.

Iroha was the first to react, greeting him with gentle, sweet words like an adorable little angel waiting at home.

"Welcome back, Senpai." Ayase's face lit up with understanding — now she knew why Iroha always seemed so frustrated at mentions of Daiki.

Those aware of his schedule knew he had been at Miku-senpai's house, tutoring the five academically challenged second-year Nakano sisters. Others might have wondered why he'd been away from his own home for so long, as extended tutoring sessions seemed an unlikely excuse.

He must have grown quite comfortable spending his days with the Nakano sisters — much to Iroha's dismay!

Ayase shook her head discreetly while Kirino maintained a polite smile.

The three had come to consult Mei about Cursed Energy usage. Though they hadn't noticed physical changes yet, their mental states were rapidly evolving.

"Inspector General-sama!" Mai addressed him respectfully.

Having arrived uninvited to make amends for her previous mistake, she felt somewhat ill at ease.

To her surprise, she had encountered Mei Mei here — a renowned Grade 1 Sorcerer and old acquaintance of her Kyoto teacher, Utahime Iori.

Mai suddenly realized that Daiki's Black Bird Manipulation technique matched Mei's.

Her suspicions were confirmed when she learned that Mei Mei and Inspector General Daiki were close enough that she stayed at his residence.

Following her senior here had led to meeting Iroha and the others — each a charming young beauty in her own right.

This made Mai anxious, fearing Daiki's disapproval would dash her hopes of surpassing her sister Maki.

Her sister, Maki Zen'in, possessed Heavenly Restriction — and despite its constraints, even the incomplete version proved formidable.

Though officially a Grade 3 Sorcerer, Maki's power rivaled most Grade 2 Sorcerers, especially with her arsenal of powerful Cursed Tools. Among those below Semi-Grade 1, she stood out as exceptional.

With Mai's current Innate Technique Construction, matching that level seemed impossible — her potential likely capped at Grade 2 Sorcerer.

Daiki gave a slight nod, and Mai exhaled with relief.

Before Mei could speak, Iroha had already rushed to his side.

"Senpai, I heard from Zen'in-senpai that you're now the Jujutsu Inspector General with authority over the entire Jujutsu World and all Sorcerers — is that true?"

The timid question echoed Ayase and Kirino's own doubts.

Their Senpai had attained such a prestigious position!

He had become the Jujutsu Inspector General at such a young age — not through family connections or luck, but through his own merit.

Even Ayase couldn't help but marvel at his unprecedented talent, feeling a twinge of envy. The Inspector General's authority was said to be immense, with direct access to the Prime Minister — far more formidable than their family backgrounds could ever be.

"I suppose so."

The position of Jujutsu Inspector General was merely a temporary convenience. Daiki wouldn't mind if he lost it.

Mei tilted her head, comprehending the meaning behind his words, and smiled knowingly.

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The role of Inspector General carried heavy burdens, plus there were the restrictions from that mysterious Section Chief in the Public Safety's Devil Hunter Division — it was fine as a temporary arrangement.

Ayase and the others missed this subtle meaning, simply amazed that he had become Inspector General.

"Since Senpai could smoothly bypass the Three Great Families to become Inspector General, it proves you can suppress other Jujutsu families! If we team up in the future, we could dominate the entire Jujutsu world! Even the centuries-old Three Great Families wouldn't stand a chance!" Iroha's clever mind raced with visions of future conquest.

{T/N: She received a lot of knowledge in their "training" session.}

With her and Senpai's combined strength, who could oppose them?

Ayase and Kirino responded with mild exasperation, "Even without you, Iroha, Daiki-senpai could dominate the Jujutsu World alone."

They shivered at the image — the cold Inspector General with his little demon companion perched on his lap.

"What do you mean? My power has grown incredibly through training! I could crush you both in moments!"

Ayase and Kirino fell silent.

Her claim was undeniable. Though she had initially lagged in Cursed Energy refinement, Iroha had now accumulated more Cursed Energy in mere days than both of them combined.

"Senpai, I've become super strong recently! Want to try it out? If you can block my punch, I'll give you a reward!" Iroha traced circles on his body with her fingertip, her teasing implications clear without quite saying she would win.

Daiki recalled her words at the Shōgi Hall and her arrogant demeanor then, and smiled slightly.

"As you wish."

Iroha's excitement surged — she hadn't expected him to agree!

Well, she wouldn't hold back.

"Senpai, you better get ready! I'll try to be gentle — wouldn't want to hurt you. Are you ready?"

Stepping back slightly, she feigned anxiety and unease, but beneath that act, her anger was building steadily, Cursed Energy boiling through her body.

'First you abandon your cute kōhai at home to hang out with other senpai girls, then you go teach shōgi to little lolis.' Her mouth curved into a grin as Cursed Energy enveloped her small fist.

Though she knew she couldn't truly hurt her jerk senpai, she was determined to throw this punch.

"Senpai, are you ready? I'm starting now!"

As soon as the words left her mouth, a shout erupted in the living room.

"Die!"

Boom!

The powerful fist was caught with one hand.

Mai and the others were stunned by the aura. Mei saw through it — all thunder and no rain, the attacks deflected elsewhere. Even a direct hit wouldn't have mattered.

"Senpai, you're amazing! I'll give you a reward later!" Iroha calmly withdrew her fist, showing a sweet natural smile as if she hadn't just shouted "Die!" moments before.

"Since you're done, it's my turn!"

As Daiki's words fell, Iroha and the others' eyes widened in shock.

Getting hit by the Jujutsu Inspector General's fist would be fatal!

"Wait, senpai, I was wrong!"

"If you strike, you must be prepared to face the consequences, Iroha-chan..."

Suddenly, a golden clock image appeared in Daiki's left pupil. A flintlock rifle materialized in his hand, pressed against the little girl's head.

At a speed the others couldn't react to, he softly said:

۞ Time Angel ⟴ Fourth Bullet Dalet: Rewind! ۞

Bang!

Everyone broke out in cold sweat.

But surprisingly, Iroha wasn't harmed at all.

"Wah, Senpai, you scared me!" Jumping into his arms, she had thought for a moment he was actually going to do it.

"You scared me, Daiki-senpai — don't joke around!" Ayase wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, letting out a breath along with Kirino.

"I wasn't joking. The bullet has already been fired." Daiki said calmly.

Mei and the others looked at Iroha in surprise, but she remained uninjured.

"The Fourth Bullet can reverse the target's physical state, returning their body to a point in the past — that's one way to understand it." He explained, seeing Ayase and the others' confusion.

"But my Cursed Energy is still here?" Iroha hadn't noticed any obvious fluctuation in her power.

"That's because I only reversed part of your physical state."

This statement was rather profound.

Neither Iroha nor Ayase understood its meaning. Even Mai only half-comprehended, until Mei suddenly widened her eyes.

Her gaze moved downward. Following her line of sight, Iroha looked down slightly, then raised her head in disbelief.

No way! Could Senpai actually restore something that was already broken?

Oh no... Not again!

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