Of course, Akesato knew all about this and Satoru Gojo's true capabilities, but just because he knew didn't mean the other students did. When it was time to play along, Akesato never hesitated. That was what made a qualified assistant teacher.
Having guided them at just the right moment, Akesato quietly hid his achievements and fame once more, leaving the stage to Satoru Gojo:
"The advantages of Domain Expansion? There don't seem to be that many—just two: a boost to your state through environmental factors, and a guaranteed hit. Both are easy enough to understand."
"Your own Innate Domain, imbued with your own cursed technique, naturally creates an environment best suited to bringing out your abilities."
"Since the interior of the domain is completely covered by your cursed technique, it's equivalent to the opponent standing inside an already-completed technique. That's why they can't dodge."
"The essence of my Holy Shield Technique is the paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise. Because of the domain, the paradox is removed—Achilles finally catches up to the tortoise. That's roughly how it feels. Can you understand that?"
Worthy of being the officially recognized number-one genius, Yuta Okkotsu reacted the fastest. "I understand. It's a combination of field magic and an Inherent Domain?"
"That's a very good analogy." Satoru Gojo praised him without reservation. "It works better than field magic and costs less than an Inherent Domain. But unlike an Inherent Domain, a Domain Expansion doesn't necessarily have to be closed. It's just that most people choose to close it in order to keep enemies from escaping. So, do you understand how to deal with a domain now?"
"If you can't beat it, run." Maki was as straightforward as ever.
"There's no need to fight on the enemy's home turf. Since Domain Expansion consumes so much