At the foot of Mount Mushiro near Jujutsu High, six hours remained until the bounty expired.
Toji, who had been lying in wait early on, spotted someone who absolutely should not have been there at this time.
Toji spoke in surprise, "Shin? Why are you here?"
Although they hadn't seen each other for a long time, Toji still recognized his eldest son.
Fushiguro Shin had used the money he had saved through frugality to take public transport, finally relying on the powerful physique granted by his Heaven and Curse to rush here, all to stop Toji.
If he hadn't known this location, it would have been difficult for Fushiguro Shin to find his father, who had abandoned them to wander around like a vagrant.
With his still somewhat youthful face, Fushiguro Shin spoke up, "Can you just for today, stop doing your job and come back to see Megumi and Tsumiki?"
But clearly, Toji was more concerned at the moment that if even his own child could find this place, did it mean his plan of action had been exposed?
Toji dialed a number. "You bastard, did you tell the kid about the operation?"
On the other end of the line, Kong shiu was completely bewildered.
"What are you talking about? Why would I tell anyone about your operation? And what's going on with your kid?"
Fushiguro Shin spoke before Toji could say another word.
"In two hours, Gojo Satoru will bring the Star Plasma Vessel through here to return inside the Jujutsu High barrier."
Toji froze upon hearing this and covered the phone's receiver.
"Shin, what did you just say?"
Fushiguro Shin simply continued on his own, "In the beginning of your fight with Gojo Satoru, you will have the upper hand, but on the brink of death, he will grasp the Reverse Cursed Technique. Father, you will die. Can't you just give up?"
Although he wasn't sure who had told Fushiguro Shin these things, Toji dismissed them as mere childish jokes and didn't think much else of it.
Not until he saw the tears streaming down Fushiguro Shin's earnest face.
Only then did Toji remember the extraordinary nature his eldest son, Fushiguro Shin, had displayed since he was little.
But Toji still chose to say to Kong shiu on the other end, "Do me a favor. Come here now and take my kid away. If you don't hurry, it might affect the plan."
Though Kong shiu was completely baffled, he knew the importance of the upcoming plan, so he suppressed his doubts and set off immediately.
Toji scratched his head, sighed helplessly, and said to Fushiguro Shin, "Someone will pick you up in a bit."
Seeing Toji's expression, Fushiguro Shin knew his father hadn't taken his words seriously.
Fushiguro Shin still didn't give up and pressed further, "Even if it's just my selfishness, Father, can't you give up on this mission?"
This was indeed the first time Toji had ever heard a selfish request from Fushiguro Shin in all their time together.
Toji looked down at his eldest son and replied, "I can't do that. I've already accepted the thirty-million-yen deposit. This is work. I just need to finish this one last time."
Fushiguro Shin's final words to Toji were, "Then please, Father, you must make sure to kill Gojo Satoru. You must, absolutely must, confirm that he is dead!"
But unfortunately, in the heat of that intense battle, Toji had no time to recall Fushiguro Shin's words.
The next moment, the scene shifted; it was no longer the foot of Mount Mushiro at Jujutsu High.
Before Fushiguro Shin's eyes, the left side of his father's body was completely gouged out, blood and organs staining his originally pure white pants.
Fushiguro Shin looked at his own hands, which were tightly gripping the Inverted Spear of Heaven. Turning his head, he saw the culprit, Gojo Satoru, with a calm expression.
Filled with a mixture of rage and sorrow, Fushiguro Shin screamed at the top of his lungs.
"I'm going to kill you!"
The dream ended abruptly there. This was the nightmare that had repeated every single day since his father Toji's death.
Fushiguro Shin sat up from his soaked pillow, clutching his head with both hands to calm himself down.
He had to do this every day to steady himself so that he could face his father's killer as his student and lead a 'peaceful' life.
To grow stronger for his goals, Fushiguro Shin needed to be the kindest person at Jujutsu High, Principal Yaga's most satisfactory student, Shoko's secret smoking buddy, and the Grade 3 Sorcerer with perfect attendance who never complained about missions... Fushiguro Shin muttered tremulously to himself, "Soon, it won't be much longer. I will end all of this, and both Megumi and Tsumiki will be able to live happy lives..."
...With only a month left until the Goodwill Event, it wasn't exactly long, but it wasn't short either.
Due to the impact of the Mahito incident, Fushiguro Shin hadn't exactly been idle.
Gojo Satoru assigned Fushiguro Shin to various missions as a Grade 3 Sorcerer to prevent any unexpected incidents.
But Fushiguro Shin knew the enemy wouldn't choose to act at this time, at least according to his memories.
While on missions with Nanami, Fushiguro Shin took the initiative to share his insights on New Shadow Style: Simple Domain.
He hoped Nanami could master this technique before the Shibuya Incident.
Of course, Nanami himself had shown an interest in learning New Shadow Style: Simple Domain because of the Mahito incident.
Although having a junior teach him felt somewhat awkward for Nanami.
But when he thought of Gojo Satoru's teaching ability, he naturally chose Fushiguro Shin.
Before the Kyoto Jujutsu High Goodwill Event began, Gojo Satoru sought out Fushiguro Shin privately.
"Because of what happened last time, you incapacitated Kyoto's Aoi Todo, so in exchange, your participation has also been banned."
Fushiguro Shin frowned. In the Goodwill Event, Megumi Fushiguro was supposed to be injured by Hanami. Now that Aoi Todo had been incapacitated by him and he wasn't allowed to participate, who would protect Megumi Fushiguro?
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Gojo Satoru said with a smile, "Because this was a condition Principal Yaga only recently negotiated with him. Don't worry, even so, we have an absolute numerical advantage."
Gojo then added, "If Kyoto's Aoi Todo were still able to fight, he'd probably be the only one who could stall you for a bit. Since he's out, you should give Megumi some room to grow, right?"
Fushiguro Shin said displeasedly, "He can grow perfectly well under my protection. It doesn't matter if it's a bit slower. There's no need to take risks. Just leave his part to me."
Gojo Satoru said calmly, "That's a bit overprotective, isn't it? No can do. I'm not asking for your consent; I'm just informing you."
"With our parents gone, I am the head of this family. Protecting my family is my responsibility." Fushiguro Shin stared at Gojo Satoru and continued, "I can refrain from participating, and I can even make a Binding Vow not to harm any Kyoto Jujutsu High students during the Goodwill Event, but I must be there to watch with my own eyes."
"Just during the Goodwill Event, huh?" Gojo Satoru thought for a moment. "Since you've put it that way, I have no reason to refuse. However, you must not interfere with the normal proceedings of the event."
"I promise."
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