After a brief battle

After receiving the call at the shelter, Ijichi hurried to the Juvenile Detention Center.

Megumi Fushiguro and Kugisaki helped Chiyo and Itadori into the car, then headed straight for Jujutsu High.

In the car, Nobara Kugisaki looked at the still-unconscious Itadori. "So why hasn't Itadori woken up yet?"

Chiyo Shin rubbed his head sheepishly. "Uh, that might be my fault. I went a little overboard fighting Sukuna.

"When Itadori took his body back, I'd beaten him down to nothing but a torso. I did everything I could to heal him, but I'm not really sure why he hasn't woken up."

"What? That's brutal!" Nobara Kugisaki was shocked.

Megumi Fushiguro joined the conversation. "We'll have Ieiri check him when we get back. Itadori will be fine."

Ijichi added, "Fushiguro is right. Try not to worry too much."

The sky was dark outside the gates of Tokyo Jujutsu High.

Satoru Gojo gazed at the distant road, a heavy air hanging around him.

Only when a black car came into view did Satoru Gojo return to normal.

The car stopped beside Satoru Gojo.

Chiyo Shin was the first to open the door and get out. "Gojo-sensei, I wanted to tell you..."

"Shin, there's no need. I already know everything. I'll make sure you all get an explanation." Satoru Gojo patted Chiyo Shin's shoulder.

"Huh? An explanation for what? I just wanted to request another uniform." Chiyo Shin looked confused.

"Ahaha, so that's it." Satoru Gojo instantly changed tack, throwing an arm around Chiyo Shin and laughing it off.

Megumi Fushiguro got out with Itadori slung over his shoulder. "Can you two stop being so chummy? Itadori still hasn't woken up!"

Satoru Gojo walked over to Megumi Fushiguro and took Itadori from him. "Leave Itadori to me. I'll have Shoko take a look. You all go back and get some rest."

Satoru Gojo vanished in an instant with Itadori in his arms.

"Here, your cursed tools." Nobara Kugisaki handed the two cursed tools to Chiyo Shin.

"Thanks, Nobara." Chiyo Shin took them.

The three walked toward the Dormitory Building together.

The Medical Room at Jujutsu High.

Satoru Gojo shouted inside the Medical Room, "Shoko! Shoko!"

"I can hear you. You don't need to shout." Shoko Ieiri pushed aside the curtain and walked in.

Satoru Gojo turned and wheeled the trolley carrying Itadori in front of Shoko. "Take a look. He's been unconscious for ages."

"So this is Sukuna's vessel?" Shoko Ieiri studied Itadori on the trolley. "How did he lose consciousness?"

Satoru Gojo walked over to a nearby stool. "Ijichi said Chiyo beat him up while subduing Sukuna."

Shoko Ieiri turned Itadori over to examine him, then used Reverse Cursed Technique to check him internally. "He must have taken quite a beating. Severe damage all at once caused his brain to shut itself down. All we can do is wait for him to wake up.

"There aren't any external injuries, and his organs are fine too. Has someone healed him?"

Satoru Gojo recalled what Ijichi had said. "Shin healed him."

Shoko Ieiri took a cigarette from her pocket and lit it. "That kid with the dual cursed technique? His work is good. Why not have him come help me here?"

Satoru Gojo squirmed in his chair. "Shoko, could you not poach my students?"

Shoko sighed. "Fine, fine."

Satoru Gojo looked at Yuji on the trolley. "So Yuji's all right now?"

Shoko Ieiri took a deep drag and exhaled smoke. "He should be."

Inside Sukuna's Domain within his mind.

Yuji Itadori glared murderously at Sukuna on the Ox-Skull Throne. "If it weren't for Chiyo, we would've been in serious trouble this time. I get it now. You're an evil bastard, and I'm never lending you my body again."

Ryomen Sukuna looked down at him. "I took care of a major problem for you, and this murderous glare is the thanks I get?"

Yuji Itadori picked up an ox skull from the ground and hurled it at Ryomen Sukuna. "Tch. There's no point talking to you. Goodbye!"

Yuji Itadori slowly disappeared from Sukuna's Domain.

Ryomen Sukuna sat high on his throne, coldly watching Itadori disappear.

After learning that Yuji Itadori had no serious problems, Satoru Gojo stood up. "I'll leave Yuji here, then. I have a few things to take care of."

"Whew. Where am I? Who are you?" As the two spoke, Itadori sat straight up on the trolley. He looked at Shoko, then scanned his surroundings. Spotting Satoru Gojo, he exclaimed happily, "Gojo-sensei!"

Satoru Gojo smiled and beckoned Yuji Itadori over. "Looks like that won't be necessary. Shoko, I'll take him with me."

Shoko Ieiri pointed at the door. "Get going. I won't see you out."

Seemingly used to this, Satoru Gojo led Yuji Itadori out of the Medical Room. "So cold. Come on, Yuji."

Yuji Itadori followed Satoru Gojo out. "Okay, Gojo-sensei."

After they had walked a little way, Satoru Gojo turned to Yuji Itadori. "Yuji, head back to the dorm first. I still have some things to take care of."

Yuji Itadori answered, "Okay, Gojo-sensei. I'll go on ahead."

Watching Yuji Itadori walk away, Satoru Gojo took out his phone and made a call. "Hello..."

The next day, at a traffic light at Crossroads in Tokyo.

Waiting for the light to turn green, Jogo asked Kenjaku in confusion, "Was it really worth using a precious finger to confirm Sukuna's strength?"

An image of Chiyo Shin surfaced in Kenjaku's mind as he replied unhurriedly, "If he's too weak, there's no point. Still, we gained quite a bit this time."

Jogo curled his lip. "Hmph. I hope you're right."

Dagon chimed in from beside him. "Buh, buh."

Hanami spoke from behind them as well. "ΞΟΤΣΨΧΥΩδ"

Steam rose from Jogo's head when he heard Hanami. "Shut up, Hanami! I can't understand a word, but the meaning still gets into my head. It's disgusting."

Ding. The light turned green.

The human and three cursed spirits crossed the road in an orderly fashion, heading toward the Western-style restaurant opposite.

The door chime rang.

The waitress looked up. "Welcome. Table for one?"

Kenjaku raised one finger. "Yes, just me."

The human and three cursed spirits sat down in a corner.

After listening to Jogo, Kenjaku said, "So your leader wants to reverse the positions of humans and cursed spirits. Is that right?"

Jogo's eyes widened, and flames flickered from his head. "That's not it. Humans are hypocritical beings from the moment they're born. They say one thing and mean another.

"Everyone gives off negative energy, and that's what brings us cursed spirits into existence. Our emotions are purer and more genuine than those of humans. We're the true humans. Those fakes should disappear."

Kenjaku chuckled softly after hearing him out. "But right now, you're the ones disappearing."

Jogo calmed down. "That's why we're working with you. Tell us your plan already."

"To wipe out humans and take their place, there are three options at this stage. First, render the strongest jujutsu sorcerer, Satoru Gojo, unable to fight. Second, win over Ryomen Sukuna. Third, there's Chiyo Shin, the boy with the dual cursed technique."

Jogo looked puzzled. "Chiyo Shin? Even with two cursed techniques, that brat couldn't destroy the whole world, could he?"

Kenjaku explained with evident interest, "You underestimate Chiyo Shin's cursed techniques. Collapse and Vibration would each be extraordinary on their own.

"Vibrations beyond a magnitude-ten earthquake and a collapse that reduces everything to nothing are powerful no matter how you look at them."

Jogo continued, "Then how do we get Chiyo Shin to destroy humanity?"

Kenjaku thought for a while before speaking. "There's only one rather unlikely way. Find someone who can't use cursed energy to kill Chiyo Shin. Then he might become a cursed spirit, and I could control him."

Jogo was dissatisfied. "Killed by someone who can't use cursed energy? You might as well have said nothing. What a waste of time. Which of the other two options can we pull off now?"

Kenjaku stroked his chin. "If we revive Ryomen Sukuna, he'll slaughter humans given his temperament, but he won't necessarily help you cursed spirits.

"Looking at it step by step, rendering Satoru Gojo unable to fight is still the better choice."

Jogo asked, "Kill him?"

Kenjaku rejected the idea. "No. Even if you all attack him together, he'll easily escape-or, in the worst case, exorcise every last one of you. I recommend sealing him rather than killing him."

"Seal him? How?" Jogo couldn't think of any way to seal him.

"The Special Grade Cursed Object, the Prison Realm." Kenjaku casually revealed his trump card.

At the mention of the Prison Realm, Jogo's temperature instantly rose as excitement seized him. "You have that forbidden thing?!"

Kenjaku hadn't expected such a strong reaction from Jogo and tried to calm him down. "Don't get worked up, Jogo. You'll burn this place down."

Jogo was in no state to listen. His rising temperature instantly set fire to the manager who had come to hurry along their order. One after another, everyone in the restaurant caught fire. "There. That takes care of it."

Kenjaku cautioned him, "You went too far, Jogo."

Jogo calmed down and asked, "Geto, how many fingers am I worth?"

Kenjaku made an estimate. "About eight or nine fingers."

Jogo made up his mind. "That's enough. I'll kill Satoru Gojo. In return, give me the Prison Realm. I want it for my collection."

Kenjaku agreed with a smile. "Haha, then I'll be waiting for your good news, Jogo."