—Boom!—
The blood droplet, compressed to its absolute limit, was launched at a speed exceeding the speed of sound. It created a piercing sonic boom in mid-air as it whistled toward the pelican in the sky.
[Maximum Technique: Uzumaki!]
In mid-air, Kenjaku similarly activated the Maximum Technique of Cursed Spirit Manipulation. He compressed the absorbed Cursed Spirits into a high-density beam of Cursed Energy and fired it. It collided with the Piercing Blood in mid-air, causing a massive explosion. By the time Yuji Itadori tried to launch a second attack, they were already far away.
...
Inside the pelican, Mahito couldn't help but ask.
"Are we just going to let Ryomen Sukuna's vessel go like that?"
Kenjaku gave a mysterious smile and replied.
"Because Ryomen Sukuna hasn't recovered to his peak state yet, he isn't very useful for our plans. Besides, with Sukuna's lawless personality, having him around would only give me a headache! It's better to let Sukuna's vessel return to Jujutsu High and let those 'rotten oranges' of the Jujutsu World deal with the headache!"
"Then aren't you afraid the Higher-Ups of the Jujutsu World will execute Sukuna's vessel?"
Kenjaku glanced at Mahito and explained again.
"The Higher-Ups will certainly order the execution of Sukuna's vessel. I know those old fools who fear death very well, but I know Satoru Gojo even better. He won't allow his student to be sentenced to death."
"Furthermore, since the vessel has shown the ability to suppress Sukuna, Satoru Gojo might even take the initiative to collect sukunas fingers and give them to him!"
"Our current priority is preparing for the [Culling Game] and searching for sukunas fingers. Everything else is secondary."
Kenjaku recalled the compass-like object he had glimpsed in Kagura Shin's hand before Jogo was exorcised. He immediately decided that from now on, whenever he went out, he must apply a Barrier to himself that isolates Cursed Techniques.
Fortunately, he usually stayed within Dagon's Innate Domain, which naturally isolates and neutralizes all techniques. Thus, there was no need to prepare an additional Barrier to cover his resting place.
...
After standing there for a while, Yuji Itadori slowly walked back to Jujutsu High on his own. His mind was currently in a mess. While his body had been seized by Ryomen Sukuna, his soul had returned to that picnic meadow.
Choso greeted him as usual, pulled him to the dining table, and handed him chopsticks and a drink.
"Hey~ Yuji, can I call you that? Welcome home. You look very tired. Rest at home for a while before heading out again!"
For some reason, Yuji Itadori couldn't refuse Choso's invitation. Perhaps in his heart, he truly wished for such a warm [home].
Yuji Itadori really liked this picnic meadow and the nine 'older brothers' before him. Although they looked strange, he could clearly feel their goodwill. While picnicking on the grass, he felt his soul relax, feeling incredibly comfortable every moment.
After eating on the grass, the ten of them lay casually in the sun. After a while, Choso spoke up slowly.
"Yuji, as much as we hate to see you go, it's about time to part ways. You've recovered enough, right? Go on, do what you must... We will always support you silently, because... we brothers are one!"
With a flash of light, Yuji regained control of his body and then launched an attack on the surrounding enemies.
"Are we brothers... Thank you, brothers!"
Yuji seemed to have suddenly realized something, and he ran forward with light steps...
...
Two days later, Satoru Gojo and Kagura Shin returned from their business trip at the same time. However, unlike Kagura Shin's calm demeanor, Satoru Gojo's expression was somewhat grim.
Kagura Shin walked with him on the path of Jujutsu High.
"What's wrong, Teacher Gojo?"
"Ah... because of this collective action by the Cursed Spirits, two Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers were killed! The Jujutsu World can hardly accept such a painful price..."
Kagura Shin fell silent. Although Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers indeed have the strength to contend with Special Grades, that is against ordinary Special Grades. These two Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers were unfortunate... they encountered Dagon. Despite their resistance, they were still unable to withstand the power of a natural disaster.
However, after the two Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers died, Dagon left immediately without causing further damage to the area. That could be considered a bit of good news...
Upon their return, the two immediately rushed to the infirmary because Nobara Kugisaki, Megumi Fushiguro, and Yoshino Junpei were still lying in hospital beds. With Shoko Ieiri's Reverse Cursed Technique, their physical injuries had healed. However, Shoko could do nothing about the damage to their brain circuits from overusing Cursed Energy; her Reverse Cursed Technique was not yet powerful enough to restore brain circuits.
Yuji Itadori was also in the infirmary at this time, taking care of everyone lying in bed, occasionally peeling and slicing apples to hand to them.
Satoru Gojo pushed open the infirmary door. Just as he was about to greet them, he suddenly caught sight of Yuji Itadori from the corner of his eye. His aura changed abruptly, and the Cursed Energy within him was slowly mobilized.
Kagura Shin asked from behind.
"Did something happen, Teacher Gojo?"
Yuji Itadori also looked over. His clear yet simple-minded gaze even made Satoru Gojo wonder if his Six Eyes were malfunctioning.
"Yuji... are you Yuji Itadori?"
Kagura Shin found Satoru Gojo's question strangely familiar and couldn't help but glance at him. Yuji Itadori was bewildered by the question and instinctively replied.
"Of course I am! Who else would I be?"
At that moment, a mouth suddenly appeared on Yuji's left cheek, answering Satoru Gojo for him.
"Idiot, he's obviously asking about me! But those Six Eyes of yours are indeed impressive... Can you see the Cursed Energy inside others so clearly?"
The instant Ryomen Sukuna spoke, Satoru Gojo had already teleported in front of Shoko Ieiri to shield her. Kagura Shin's reaction was a beat slower. He only reacted after seeing Gojo go to protect Shoko.
[Sorry, Yuji. Although I know you can control Sukuna, they don't...]
Kagura Shin delivered a flying kick that sent Yuji Itadori flying, smashing a large hole in the infirmary wall. Although the kick looked powerful, it didn't actually cause any real injury to Yuji.
Nobara Kugisaki and Megumi Fushiguro also struggled to climb out of their beds immediately, while only Yoshino Junpei remained lying there, looking completely oblivious.
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