After confirming with Satoru Gojo that Suguru Geto was unlikely to show his face again anytime soon, Aikawa Kaze could only leave disappointed.
It looked like his undercover plan would have to be postponed again.
Aikawa Kaze had originally wanted Junpei Yoshino to act as bait, to see whether his unusual constitution could lure Brain out. He hadn't expected Junpei to awaken his cursed technique outright.
Aside from Tsumiki and Junpei, Aikawa Kaze didn't know a third person who was similarly just a step away from becoming a jujutsu sorcerer, so he had to abandon the bait plan as well.
For a while, life settled back into a peaceful routine.
The first-years split up and regrouped, occasionally switching partners for missions or sparring. It almost gave them the illusion that life was peaceful and all was well.
During this time, Yuta Okkotsu became more proficient with his Reverse Cursed Technique, and Maki finally found a way to grow stronger.
BOOM!!!!
Aikawa Kaze nimbly leaped aside. Watching Maki leave a crater with every step she took on the Athletic Field, he couldn't help shaking his head.
"Maki, rein it in a little. This is already the third time this week."
"Can't help it. I've been in a bad mood lately, and the Reverse Cursed Technique is pretty hard to control."
Despite saying that, Maki put away her weapon and headed toward a corner she hadn't wrecked yet.
"I guess it's still too much of a stretch to use it in actual combat. I'll go practice some more."
"Good luck!"
Aikawa Kaze watched Maki head off to struggle with herself, then shook his head.
"If you ask me, we should just leave this crater here. We can fix them all at once when Maki learns to control her strength."
"No, if we