On the island, Hajime Kashimo suddenly appeared in front of Jie Jian.
Jie Jian had yet to fully calm down from his fierce battle with Satoru Gojo when he saw Hajime Kashimo's face brimming with fighting spirit.
"Uh... Little Deer, what are you doing here?"
Hajime Kashimo gripped his iron staff, his eyes fixed firmly on Jie Jian.
"Obviously, I came to fight you."
The short sentence landed with force.
Jie Jian's expression instantly became even more helpless.
He raised a hand and scratched his head.
"Didn't I find Satoru Gojo for you? You saw how strong he was, didn't you? You probably can't beat him, so why do you insist on fighting me?"
Hajime Kashimo's expression stiffened. He coughed, speaking as if it were only natural.
"I came back to life this time to duel Sukuna. Since Sukuna is already gone, naturally I have to challenge the other strongest person!"
"Satoru Gojo is already a loser. I don't want to fight a loser!"
On the yacht, Satoru Gojo, who was still lying on the ground, visibly darkened at those words.
What the hell did he mean, I'm a loser?
You think you can beat me?!
Utahime laughed even more unrestrainedly beside him.
"Ha ha ha ha! Satoru Gojo got rejected! Rejected for being treated like a loser!"
Shoko Ieiri could not help curling her lips as well, enjoying this rare sight.
On the island, Jie Jian forcefully rubbed his temples.
He let out a deep sigh, his gaze at Hajime Kashimo filled with helplessness.
He bounced in place a few times, loosening up his body.
"Sigh, I really can't do anything about you. Just once, okay?"
Hajime Kashimo grinned excitedly at that.
He looked at Jie Jian and asked,
"Do you want to rest first?"
This was not mere