The forest had officially descended into chaos.
Trees shattered.
Cursed energy exploded through the air.
And somewhere in the distance—
Todo was still loudly declaring brotherhood.
Tiny Yuji pointed dramatically.
"…This place is AWESOME."
Tiny Takeru nodded.
"…Peak environment."
Then—
an arrow shot through the trees.
Straight toward Tiny Takeru.
Noritoshi Kamo stepped from the shadows calmly.
"You people are disrupting the event."
At the same time—
gunfire rang out.
Mai Zenin appeared nearby with her revolver already aimed.
"Weirdest group I've ever seen."
Bullets flew.
Arrows cut through the air.
And none of them landed.
The attacks slowed.
Stopped.
Hovered harmlessly before both Takerus.
Infinity.
Tiny Takeru blinked proudly.
Then lifted one finger dramatically.
"…I learned it."
Older Takeru looked at him.
"…You WHAT?"
Tiny Takeru shrugged casually.
"…Felt right."
Older Yuji burst out laughing instantly.
"THAT'S NOT HOW LEARNING LIMITLESS WORKS."
Noritoshi's eyes widened.
Mai lowered her gun slightly.
"…That child should not be able to do that."
Tiny Yuji pointed proudly at Tiny Takeru.
"…He's built strange."
Older Todo crossed his arms proudly.
"…The bloodline of Besto Friendo grows stronger."
Younger Todo nodded aggressively.
"TRULY."
Mai immediately fired again out of irritation.
The bullet stopped again.
Tiny Takeru casually sidestepped.
Older Takeru sidestepped the arrow beside him.
Then—
simultaneously—
both Takerus stepped forward.
One punch each.
Simple.
Clean.
SLAM.
Noritoshi and Mai both hit the ground instantly.
Fight over.
Tiny Takeru looked down calmly.
"…Good fight."
Mai groaned from the dirt.
"…I hate this family."
Then—
BOOOOOOM.
The entire forest shook violently.
Birds exploded upward from the trees.
Cursed energy flooded the air.
Everyone froze.
"…Hanami," Yuji said quietly.
Far away—
both Gojos had already reached the edge of the battlefield.
Only to stop sharply.
A barrier.
Jogo stood atop a branch nearby, grinning.
"You two aren't joining this fight."
The barrier distorted violently around the area, blocking the Gojos from entering.
Older Gojo clicked his tongue.
"…Again?"
Younger Gojo punched the barrier.
It rippled—
but held.
"…Annoying."
Meanwhile—
everyone else stared toward the massive cursed energy ahead.
Hanami's presence was overwhelming.
Heavy.
Ancient.
Monstrous.
And then—
Takeru started walking.
Hands in pockets.
Calm.
Relaxed.
Tiny Yuji blinked.
"…That's the walk."
Tiny Takeru nodded seriously.
"…Aura farming posture."
Hanami emerged from the destroyed trees slowly.
Branches twisted around its body.
Roots cracking the ground beneath it.
"You humans—"
Takeru didn't even let it finish.
He removed one hand from his pocket.
Golden sparks exploded outward instantly.
Black Flash.
Not normal.
Perfect.
Golden.
Even Sukuna's eyes sharpened slightly from the distance.
"…Oh?"
Takeru stepped once.
Then vanished.
CRACK.
The Golden Black Flash landed directly into Hanami's torso.
The forest detonated.
A shockwave tore through the trees.
Ground split apart.
Cursed energy erupted outward like a storm.
Hanami's body folded inward from the impact.
Silence.
Then—
the curse collapsed.
Destroyed almost instantly.
Far faster than the first timeline.
Far cleaner.
Takeru stood there casually afterward.
One hand back in his pocket.
"…Neat."
The entire forest was silent.
Tiny Yuji's jaw dropped.
"…THAT WAS SO COOL."
Tiny Takeru looked spiritually changed.
"…I need muscles faster."
Even the younger students stared in disbelief.
Megumi blinked slowly.
"…That was one hit."
Nobara pointed dramatically.
"…HE JUST ERASED IT."
Both Gojos stood behind the barrier completely stunned.
Older Gojo pushed his glasses up slowly.
"…I'm so proud."
Younger Gojo nodded immediately.
"…That's my grandson."
Jogo looked significantly less confident now.
"…What the hell is wrong with your family."
Takeru looked over calmly.
Then smiled slightly.
"…A lot actually."