Fushiguro Household.
"Dad!"
Toji Fushiguro ruffled his daughter Tsumiki's hair.
"Stay home and behave. Don't worry, I'll be fine!"
"Your dad is really strong, you know!"
Tsumiki rubbed her nose. "Then, Dad... you have to come back safely!"
Toji nodded and rose to leave the house.
Only then did he let out a long sigh.
"Jogo... a special-grade disaster cursed spirit..."
"I really don't have much confidence in this one..."
"Damn it! Such a heavy assignment, and that guy doesn't even know to give me a raise!"
Toji grumbled as he walked.
Suddenly, he slowly came to a stop.
A figure stood by the roadside, a massive sword strapped to her back, looking especially dashing.
Maki Zenin stood with her arms crossed, watching Toji. "Need help, Master?"
Toji waved a hand. "You should call me cousin instead."
Maki rolled her eyes. "Megumi and I are only one year apart, so we're basically upperclassman and underclassman. Calling you cousin makes the generations feel kind of weird."
Toji chuckled. "Then blame your dead old man for having you too late!"
"Tch!"
Maki turned her head away irritably. "You're as annoying as ever!"
"I'm flattered!"
Toji stretched his limbs. "Go help the others at Jujutsu High. I can handle Jogo alone."
"You think I can't help you?"
Maki frowned. "I've now fully awakened my Heavenly Restriction. There isn't even a trace of cursed energy left in my body!"
"I'm strong now!"
Toji turned to glance at her. "Not strong enough!"
"What..."
Clang!
Before Maki could react, Toji had already drawn the Soul Liberation Blade and charged at her with a vicious grin!
His terrifying speed was frighteningly fast. Maki's pupils shrank, and she only had time to draw True Steel Roar to block!
Bang!!!
With a deafening crash, the Soul Liberation Blade struck