The cursed object discovered in the Gojo Clan's cursed tool vault had not driven a wedge between the two of them. Instead, it had brought them even closer.
But the Gojo Clan had no records of that cursed object, and even Gojo Yu was somewhat surprised when he heard the news.
Kamo Tetsuya and that group of cursed spirits had vanished without a trace. Heavy snow arrived, and the city blanketed in white gave an illusion of peace.
But the students who had received new cursed tools were brimming with enthusiasm. Even though Jujutsu High was already on break, they still arranged to meet on the training field.
"If you ask me, that bandaged idiot's smile has been getting more and more disgusting lately."
Maki Zenin wielded the Silver Snake as she trained with Yuta Okkotsu. She rarely discussed other things during training, unless she really could not hold it in.
Yuta Okkotsu blinked in innocent confusion, then smiled a little sheepishly.
"Mr. Gojo and Qianxing are really close. They've known each other since they were students, right?"
Maki Zenin pulled back, adjusting to the Silver Snake's maximum reach as she tried to break through Yuta Okkotsu's defenses.
But Yuta Okkotsu's hand-to-hand combat skills had improved greatly. He held the Dragon Spirit Blade across his body, blocking Maki Zenin's relentless barrage.
"I think so. She's known that guy Mr. Geto for ages, too."
Maki Zenin showed Suguru Geto a little more respect, though not much.
Panda watched Maki Zenin and Yuta Okkotsu train on the field with keen interest, an equally disgusting smile spreading across his face.
"Inumaki, don't you think those two-"
Panda tapped his two chubby fingers together, his face full of gleeful curiosity.
"Spicy cod roe?"
Toge Inumaki tilted his head in confusion. Then, a second later,