Jūjutsu Saikō: The world of curse weavers and slayers!
In a world where two dominant factions—Curse Weavers and Slayers—have waged a cold war for centuries, the fragile balance of power is on the verge of shattering. The land of Liri, known for its unbreakable 900 Arts of Defense, stands as the last fortress against the ever-growing threat of Ikaron, the war-hardened island that has perfected the 900 Arts of Offense. The two nations, once bound by a sacred pact established by a legendary Grandmaster, now find themselves on the brink of war, their ancient principles and ideologies clashing in ways that could reshape history.
At the heart of this chaos is Zchec Kereos, a prodigious Slayer of Liri, who has mastered the elusive Art of Shadow Jujutsu. Once a rising hero, now a reluctant leader, Zchec struggles with the overwhelming responsibility of protecting a kingdom that seems more inclined to mourn its past than fight for its future. Haunted by enigmatic dreams of a woman with a tiger—an omen of fate or an unknown enemy?—Zchec is forced to question everything he once believed.Beside him stands Limo, the carefree yet deadly practitioner of Density Manipulation, and Azzurra, the shieldmaster whose defense is as impenetrable as her sharp tongue. Together, they are drawn into an impending Warfare Meeting, where the fate of their homeland will be decided. But as they prepare for war, shocking betrayals shake the very foundation of their beliefs. Rit, the once-revered Großartig Primera of Liri, has vanished, and whispers suggest he has defected to the enemy. Meanwhile, the newly crowned Niveou Superieur of Ikaron, Kazumi, has mastered the mythical 900th Art of Offense, a technique believed to be unstoppable.
As tensions rise, a new force emerges from the depths—the Hydroppers, an advanced underwater civilization hidden beneath the ocean for centuries. Stronger, wealthier, and more evolved than any known faction, Hydroppers have learned to fight not only in the depths but also on land, making them an unpredictable wildcard in the impending war. With their vast resources and superior technology, they threaten to tip the scales of power forever. As Orion, a rogue warrior and Kazumi share moments of whispered confessions and uncertain loyalties, the lines between friend and foe blur.War is coming. Old treaties will break. Ancient arts will be tested. And in the end, the one who masters the balance between curse and blade, shadow and light will decide the fate of this world. Welcome to Jujutsu Saiko—the world of Curse Weavers and Slayers, where power is an art, and death is a masterpiece.