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: Uzumaki!
In mid-air, Kenjaku 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 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 Sukuna's vessel go like that?"
Kenjaku gave a mysterious smile and replied, "Because 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 Higher-Ups of the Jujutsu World deal with the headache."
Mahito asked, "Then aren't you afraid the Higher-Ups of the Jujutsu World will execute Sukuna's vessel?"
Kenjaku glanced at Mahito and explained, "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 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, Gojo might even take the initiative to collect Sukuna's fingers and give them to him."
"Our current priority is preparing for the Culling Game and searching for Sukuna's fingers. Everything else is secondary."
Kenjaku recalled the compass-like object he had glimpsed in 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 Domain Expansion, 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 slowly walked back to Jujutsu High on his own. His mind was currently in a mess. While his body had been seized by 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.
"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 couldn't refuse Choso's invitation. Perhaps in his heart, he truly wished for such a warm home.
Yuji 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 (Kenjaku and the Disaster Cursed Spirits).
"Are we brothers... Thank you, brothers."
Yuji seemed to have suddenly realized something, and he ran forward with light steps.
...
Two days later, Satoru and Shin returned from their business trip at the same time. However, unlike Shin's calm demeanor, Satoru's expression was somewhat grim.
Shin walked with him on the path of Jujutsu High. "What's wrong, Gojo-sensei?"
"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."
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, Megumi, and Junpei were still lying in hospital beds.
With Shoko'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 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 pushed open the infirmary door. Just as he was about to greet them, he suddenly caught sight of Yuji from the corner of his eye. His aura changed abruptly, and the Cursed Energy within him was slowly mobilized.
Shin asked from behind, "Did something happen, Gojo-sensei?"
Yuji also looked over. His clear yet simple-minded gaze made Satoru wonder if his Six Eyes were malfunctioning.
"Yuji... are you Yuji?"
Shin found Satoru's question strangely familiar and couldn't help but glance at him.
Yuji 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 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 Sukuna spoke, Satoru had already teleported in front of Shoko to shield her. Shin's reaction was a beat slower, he only reacted after seeing Satoru go to protect Shoko.
'Sorry, Itadori. Although I know you can control Sukuna, they don't.'
Shin delivered a flying kick that sent Yuji 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 and Megumi struggled to climb out of their beds immediately, while only Junpei remained lying there, looking completely oblivious.