When Yu Haibara saw that the Curtain had been lifted, he rushed into the mall in a panic.
Yuta Okkotsu had refused help from every jujutsu sorcerer and entered the Curtain alone, and the strength this cursed spirit had displayed was terrifying.
Seeing Yuta Okkotsu sitting amid the rubble, looking only a little worse for wear, Yu Haibara breathed a small sigh of relief.
"Okkotsu, are you all right?"
Yu Haibara ran to Yuta Okkotsu's side and looked him over nervously. The boy then raised his head and gave him a gentle smile.
"Mr. Haibara, I'm fine, but I'm sorry I let that cursed spirit get away."
It was the same situation Miwa Chisei had faced. These cursed spirits were highly intelligent, and they had no intention of fighting to the death.
Yu Haibara also noticed the white cursed spirit in Yuta Okkotsu's arms. She looks so weak... probably only grade 4?
"Who's this?"
Yuta Okkotsu held the cursed spirit out for Yu Haibara to see, and she let out a cry of "Yu~"
"This is Rika."
Yu Haibara was utterly confused. He pointed uncertainly at the grade 4 cursed spirit.
"How did Rika end up like this? Did she use up too much energy?"
Yuta Okkotsu's eyes were full of tenderness. He scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.
"I guess you could say I broke Rika's curse."
Hearing this, Yu Haibara sighed in relief. He patted Yuta Okkotsu on the shoulder and smiled approvingly.
"Those two seniors will be delighted when they hear. You really do live up to your rank as a special grade sorcerer, Okkotsu."
Yu Haibara reported Yuta Okkotsu's condition exactly as it was. The news led the Jujutsu Higher-Ups to ease their surveillance of Yuta Okkotsu, but another concern arose.
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