Chapter Summaries

When Jujutsu Headquarters tried to take Shoko because of her Reverse Cursed Technique, Zhiyan proposed an engagement to protect her place with the Zenin Clan. Shoko agreed, and Zhiyan admitted he wanted to marry her for her sake, leaving Naobito to refuse Headquarters.

• Naobito told Zhiyan that Jujutsu Headquarters had discovered Shoko's technique and was demanding she be handed over under the guise of a visit.
• Zhiyan decided an engagement would protect Shoko as the Zenin Clan's future daughter-in-law, while promising she could end it when she grew up.
• Zhiyan told Wana and Shoko about the plan, and Shoko agreed after confirming she could stay with the clan, visit her parents, and choose freely later.
• Shoko asked Zhiyan whether he wanted the engagement, and he said he did because it was her; Shoko smiled as Wana celebrated.
• Zhiyan told Naobito that Shoko had accepted, and Naobito left to turn down Jujutsu Headquarters.

Shoko returned to her parents’ home with Zhiyan and the Zenin family, who proposed an engagement to protect her from people seeking to exploit her rare healing Cursed Technique. Her parents agreed to the engagement, and Shoko said she was happy to stay with Zhiyan and Wana.

• Shoko arrived home with Zhiyan, his parents, and a convoy of gifts, startling her parents as Naobito Zenin called them future in-laws.
• Shoko told her parents she might be getting engaged to Zhiyan, and Naobito explained that the children had grown close during her visit.
• Zhiyan revealed that Shoko’s healing ability was a rare Cursed Technique and that people from Jujutsu Society had already tried to take her away.
• Zhiyan said the engagement would place Shoko under the Zenin Clan’s protection, and promised she could break it off when she was grown if she wished.
• Shoko confirmed she wanted the engagement, and her parents agreed after Naobito assured them the Zenin Clan would protect her.
• Wana embraced Shoko and celebrated becoming her future sister-in-law, while Shoko told Zhiyan she was happy.

At a celebratory dinner, Zhiyan warned Shoko’s father that Shoko’s newly discovered Cursed Technique could put her family in danger and asked them to move to Kyoto. After they agreed, Zhiyan moved them into a prepared home there, while his growing closeness with Shoko left them holding hands and teasing him as an “old fuddy-duddy.”

• Naobito Zenin and Shoko’s father celebrated the engagement over dinner while Wana asked Shoko when she would marry Zhiyan.
• Zhiyan explained that Shoko’s Cursed Technique could make her parents targets and asked them to move to Kyoto, where he had already arranged jobs and a house.
• Shoko’s father agreed to move after Zhiyan assured him that his wish to protect Shoko had become more than a sense of responsibility.
• Zhiyan helped Shoko’s family pack and travel to Kyoto, and Shoko held his hand while calling him a thoughtful old fuddy-duddy.
• The family arrived at their furnished new home, where Shoko asked Zhiyan to smile and he promised he would smile more from then on.

Zhiyan reunited with Toji Zenin, who teased him about his engagement to Shoko Ieiri and urged him to treat her well. After Naobito Zenin invited Zhiyan to a Three Great Families banquet in Kyoto, Zhiyan decided Shoko should attend with him, and they spent the evening together before the gathering.

• Toji Zenin returned to the Zenin Clan and teased Zhiyan about his engagement to Shoko Ieiri, then told him to treat her well.
• Shoko joined Zhiyan for tea, laughed at Toji’s description of Zhiyan’s temper, and learned that Zhiyan regarded Toji as a good person.
• An attendant summoned Zhiyan to Naobito Zenin, who gave him a Kamo Clan invitation to a banquet hosted by the Three Great Families in Kyoto.
• Zhiyan asked to bring Shoko to the banquet so he could introduce her openly, and Naobito agreed, mentioning Noritoshi Kamo and Satoru Gojo would attend.
• Shoko delivered Wana’s handmade bookmark to Zhiyan, agreed to attend the banquet, and trusted him to speak up if anyone treated her badly.
• Zhiyan and Shoko held hands in the courtyard and watched the moon together, leaving the banquet for the next day.

Zhiyan, Shoko, and Wana attended the Three Great Families’ banquet at Maple Mountain Estate, where Zhiyan introduced Shoko as his fiancée. The gathering continued with Satoru Gojo amused by the announcement and Kamo Xian Di learning that Headquarters had sought Shoko; the chapter ended with Zhiyan and Shoko quietly sharing a reassuring moment.

• Wana and Zhiyan waited for Shoko to finish dressing, and Zhiyan told her she looked beautiful when she arrived.
• Naobito Zenin warned Shoko that people at the banquet might say unpleasant things, then the family convoy traveled to Maple Mountain Estate.
• Zhiyan recognized Kamo Xian Di and Satoru Gojo at the gathering, and he told Kamo that Shoko was his fiancée.
• Kamo asked Zhiyan about Headquarters’ attempt to take someone from the Zenin Clan, and Zhiyan confirmed that they had sought Shoko.
• When Satoru Gojo asked which family Shoko belonged to, Zhiyan publicly called her his fiancée, prompting Gojo to laugh and tease him.
• Shoko scratched Zhiyan’s palm as the banquet continued, and her smile reassured him.

At the Three Great Families’ banquet, Zhiyan defeated Shinya Zenin and Kamo Xian Di, impressing the assembled children by reproducing Piercing Blood’s technique with water after observing it. The chapter ended with Zhiyan facing Satoru Gojo for their eagerly anticipated sparring match.

• Satoru Gojo challenged Zhiyan, but Shinya Zenin stepped in to fight him first and was quickly defeated.
• Zhiyan sparred with Kamo Xian Di, who used Flowing Red Scale and Blood Manipulation techniques to attack him.
• Zhiyan summoned Max Elephant to block Xian Di’s attacks, then observed Piercing Blood and fired a similar arrow made from water.
• Zhiyan praised Xian Di’s skill after winning, and Xian Di accepted his hand and acknowledged his strength.
• Satoru Gojo pulled Zhiyan toward the courtyard for their match, and the two took their places to spar.

Zhiyan and Satoru Gojo fought to a draw, each exhausting himself with their techniques before agreeing to fight again. Afterward, Shoko healed Zhiyan and told him he was the strongest to her, and the three left the estate together.

• Zhiyan used his Ten Shadows Shikigami and combined their abilities to challenge Satoru Gojo, but Gojo’s Limitless stopped his attacks.
• The boys fought with cursed techniques and then hand to hand until both were exhausted, and Satoru Gojo called the battle a draw before leaving.
• Zhiyan admitted to Shoko that Satoru Gojo was stronger than him, and Shoko healed his cheek and told him he was the strongest to her.
• Zhiyan and Shoko confessed how much they valued each other, while Satoru Gojo watched them and left the courtyard.
• Zhiyan, Shoko, and Wana departed the estate, and Shoko reassured Zhiyan that she had meant what she said.

Satoru Gojo and Kamo Xian Di visited Zhiyan’s courtyard, where Gojo’s antics and Wana’s squabbling filled the afternoon. Zhiyan accepted Gojo as a friend, while Xian Di acknowledged their strength and vowed not to give up.

• Satoru Gojo complained about Zhiyan’s bitter tea and revealed he had come to hang out, while Kamo Xian Di said he had come to try the tea.
• Wana yanked Gojo off Zhiyan, and the two fell before getting into a playful fight as Shoko and Xian Di watched.
• Shoko calmed Wana, and Zhiyan told Wana and Gojo to sit down before hosting everyone around the stone table.
• Gojo admitted he had gotten lost the previous day, prompting Wana, Shoko, and Xian Di to laugh at him.
• Zhiyan agreed that Gojo was his friend, and Gojo drank the tea without complaining.
• Kamo Xian Di praised Zhiyan and Gojo’s strength and said he would not give up; Shoko then poured Zhiyan a fresh cup of tea.

At sixteen, Zhiyan prepared to leave the Zenin Clan for Tokyo Jujutsu High with Shoko, Wana, Satoru Gojo, and Kamo Xian Di, avoiding the scrutiny and interference they would face in Kyoto. After a teasing exchange with Shoko and another scuffle between Wana and Satoru, the five set out together.

• Zhiyan recalled how Naobito Zenin had persuaded him, Satoru Gojo, and Kamo Xian Di to choose Tokyo Jujutsu High to avoid Jujutsu Headquarters' meddling in Kyoto.
• Wana told Zhiyan that Shoko wanted his help packing, and she wondered whether she would have to see Satoru every day in Tokyo.
• Shoko persuaded Zhiyan to pack her collection of alcohol by kissing his chin, and Zhiyan later teased her by making her think he would kiss her.
• Wana and Satoru argued and wrestled in the courtyard until Shoko called them apart, while Kamo watched.
• Zhiyan, Shoko, Wana, Satoru, and Kamo left the Zenin Clan together for Tokyo Jujutsu High.

Naoya Zenin and his companions arrived at Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu High School, where they met their new classmate Suguru Geto and principal Shirakawa. After Shirakawa welcomed them and outlined the dangers of sorcerer work, the group headed off together, beginning their school life and new friendships.

• Naoya Zenin, Shoko Ieiri, Wana Zenin, Kamo Xian Di, and Satoru Gojo arrived at Tokyo Metropolitan Jujutsu High School after traveling from Kyoto.
• Suguru Geto greeted the newcomers, and Satoru Gojo’s blunt comment about his eyes sparked teasing before the group introduced themselves and became acquainted.
• Suguru Geto told Naoya Zenin that awakening his cursed technique had distanced him from his ordinary friends, but he was glad to have met the group.
• Principal Shirakawa identified the newcomers’ techniques and clans, then explained that Jujutsu High trained sorcerers to protect ordinary people from cursed spirits.
• The students affirmed they were ready for the dangerous work, and Shirakawa announced that classes would begin the next day after a welcome party.
• Suguru Geto thanked the group, and Satoru Gojo led him and the others toward their dorms.

Zhiyan and the other new students attended a welcome party at Tokyo Jujutsu High, where they met the second-years Utahime Iori and Mei Mei. As the party ended, Mei Mei considered the new students promising prospects, and the group left for the dormitories.

• Zhiyan and his companions entered the welcome party, where Gojo and Wana immediately competed over the snacks.
• Suguru Geto noticed Mei Mei watching the group, and Utahime Iori approached them to meet Satoru Gojo.
• Mei Mei introduced herself, offered the students information and assistance for a price, and took an interest in their abilities.
• Utahime enthusiastically complimented Shoko and Wana, while Gojo teased her about her influence compared with Mei Mei.
• Zhiyan and his companions chatted and drank tea as the party grew lively, and Shoko told Zhiyan that attending school was nice.
• The party ended, and the students headed toward the dormitory as Wana ran ahead to escape Gojo's teasing.

Naoya Zenin and the others met their homeroom teacher, Masamichi Yaga, after Satoru Gojo guessed wildly about what he would be like. Yaga introduced the class and its lessons, then revealed he had heard Gojo’s remarks, leaving Gojo mortified.

• Naoya Zenin, Suguru Geto, Kamo Xian Di, and Satoru Gojo met Shoko Ieiri and Wana before heading to their classroom.
• The six students chose seats and learned that Masamichi Yaga would be their homeroom teacher.
• Satoru Gojo imagined Yaga as a scrawny, gentle man before Yaga entered and introduced himself as a large, imposing veteran sorcerer.
• Masamichi Yaga introduced himself to the students and explained their theory lessons, afternoon combat training, and the dangers of a sorcerer’s path.
• As he left, Masamichi Yaga told Satoru Gojo that he had heard his earlier remarks, and Gojo slumped in embarrassment.
• Suguru Geto asked Kamo Xian Di why he had not warned Gojo about Yaga, and Xian Di replied that Gojo had not asked.

Yaga held a combat assessment in which Gojo was beaten by Wana, Zhiyan, Xian Di, and Geto before Wana and Xian Di won their sparring matches. Zhiyan healed everyone with Round Deer, and the group left together as Gojo found himself cheered by Wana’s concern.

• Gojo challenged Zhiyan, Xian Di, Geto, and Wana, so Wana asked Yaga to make the match a free-for-all with innate cursed techniques forbidden.
• Gojo curled up to avoid fighting, but the four surrounded him and beat him while Shoko and Yaga watched.
• Wana defeated Geto with a leg sweep, and Gojo grew uncomfortable watching her smile and praise him.
• Xian Di defeated Zhiyan after a close martial arts match, and the two praised each other’s skill.
• Zhiyan summoned Round Deer to heal everyone, then left with Shoko and the others after Gojo teased him about caring for her.
• Wana checked that Gojo was all right and told him, “Serves you right,” leaving him smiling as he hurried after her.

After a month of classes, Masamichi Yaga assigned the students their first group mission at an abandoned factory in Tokyo to investigate and exorcise several suspected grade 2 cursed spirits. The six students headed to the dormitory to prepare, with Shoko assigned to provide support and emergency treatment rather than fight.

• Shoko dozed against Zhiyan while Satoru Gojo and Wana complained about their morning classes, and Suguru Geto explained that sorcerers needed Japanese for mission reports.
• Masamichi Yaga arrived and announced that the students would investigate an abandoned Tokyo factory where several grade 2 cursed spirits were suspected to be active.
• Masamichi Yaga assigned Satoru Gojo, Wana, Suguru Geto, Kamo Xian Di, and Zhiyan to work together, while Shoko agreed to provide rear support and emergency treatment.
• Masamichi Yaga gave the students an hour to prepare and warned Satoru Gojo not to treat the mission like a game.
• Zhiyan and Shoko left to prepare, and the others followed toward the dormitory, excited for their first mission.

Tokyo Jujutsu High’s students traveled to an abandoned chemical plant for their first mission, where Suguru Geto organized the team and assigned their roles. The group entered the plant under a curtain, prepared to face the cursed spirits inside.

• Masamichi Yaga warned the students to follow procedure and struck Satoru Gojo when he realized Gojo had not been listening.
• On the drive, Suguru Geto reviewed the possible threat levels and discussed a contingency plan with Zhiyan and Kamo Xian Di.
• The team reached the abandoned chemical plant, and Wana stopped Satoru Gojo from attacking it recklessly with Blue.
• Suguru Geto raised a curtain and assigned the teams: Satoru Gojo and Wana entered from the east, while Suguru Geto and Zhiyan provided support from the west; Kamo Xian Di and Shoko guarded the perimeter.
• Zhiyan suggested leaving the cursed spirits for Suguru Geto to absorb, and the team began its first mission inside the plant.

Inside an abandoned factory, Zenin Zhiyan and Suguru Geto discussed why they had become jujutsu sorcerers while searching for cursed spirits. Their scouts found a basement containing a presence stronger than Grade 2, and they entered together to investigate.

• Zhiyan summoned his Divine Dogs, while Suguru Geto sent out his cursed spirits to search the factory.
• Geto told Zhiyan he had become a sorcerer after awakening and deciding he had to protect people from cursed spirits; Zhiyan said Geto reminded him of Shoko.
• Zhiyan explained that Shoko, Wanwan, and his mother mattered more to him than authority, status, or strength.
• Geto's cursed spirits detected at least three Grade 2 cursed spirits near a basement entrance on the eastern side of the factory.
• Zhiyan sensed a stronger presence below the basement entrance, and he and Geto stepped inside together.

Satoru Gojo and Wana explored the factory while Wana found his unusual attentiveness suspicious, and Zhiyan and Suguru Geto fought cursed spirits underground. Zhiyan subdued the Grade 1 cursed spirit with his White Gardenia flame so Suguru Geto could absorb it, and the two headed back after completing the mission unharmed.

• Satoru Gojo offered Wana water, warned her away from chemical residue, and waited for her, prompting her to call his considerate behavior gross.
• Zhiyan and Suguru Geto were ambushed by two Grade 2 cursed spirits, which Suguru Geto subdued and swallowed using Cursed Spirit Manipulation.
• Zhiyan and Suguru Geto entered a vast underground hall and encountered a Grade 1 cursed spirit surrounded by blue flames.
• Zhiyan blocked the cursed spirit's blue flames with a curtain of water, then used a White Gardenia of white fire to defeat it without killing it.
• Suguru Geto absorbed the Grade 1 cursed spirit, and he and Zhiyan left the factory unharmed after completing the mission.

After the mission, Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, Wana, Zhiyan, Shoko, and Kamo Xian Di went into Tokyo for dessert. Gojo’s teasing and a strawberry cake brought Wana closer to him, and the group left the chapter sharing sweets together.

• Satoru Gojo and Wana arrived at the factory and learned that Suguru Geto and Zhiyan had already exorcised two Grade 2 Cursed Spirits and one Grade 1 Cursed Spirit.
• Suguru Geto reported the mission to the assistant supervisor, and Satoru Gojo persuaded the group to head into Tokyo for food.
• Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto swaggered through the streets, embarrassing Wana, before Gojo spotted a dessert shop and offered to treat everyone.
• At the dessert shop, Satoru Gojo ordered a dozen kinds of desserts and added an extra strawberry one after Wana said strawberry was her favorite.
• Satoru Gojo gave Wana a slice of strawberry cake, and she smiled as she tasted it.

Shoko gathered everyone in Zhiyan's room for fruit wine, and the group drank together until most of them were drunk. The night ended with Zhiyan and Xian Di stopping Satoru Gojo from accidentally casting a destructive technique, while Wana found herself thinking he was cute.

• Shoko led the group to Zhiyan's room and revealed six bottles of fruit wine she had asked him to bring out.
• Shoko, Wana, Suguru Geto, Xian Di, Zhiyan, and Satoru Gojo opened their drinks and spent the evening talking as they drank.
• Wana, Suguru Geto, Zhiyan, and Satoru Gojo became visibly drunk, while Shoko continued drinking with little effect.
• Satoru Gojo began murmuring an incantation, so Zhiyan covered his mouth and Xian Di restrained him before he could use Blue and endanger the dormitory.
• After Zhiyan explained that Satoru Gojo had nearly blown up the building, Satoru Gojo went back to sleep and Wana privately thought he looked cute.

After Satoru Gojo woke in Zhiyan’s bed, Zhiyan and Xian Di told him he had nearly fired Blue while drunk, then accepted his apology. Zhiyan and Shoko caught up on sleep together and woke in the afternoon still embracing.

• Satoru Gojo woke to Zhiyan and Xian Di watching him and joked about their dark circles, so they punched him.
• Zhiyan explained that Gojo had nearly completed the incantation for Blue while drunk, and Gojo apologized for putting them on guard all night.
• Suguru Geto brought breakfast, and Gojo thanked Zhiyan and Xian Di before leaving with the others.
• After the others left, Zhiyan carried Shoko to bed, and the two fell asleep together.
• Shoko woke in the afternoon, counted Zhiyan’s eyelashes, and settled back into his embrace as they joked about Mr. Panda and Miss Bamboo.