In the Jujutsu High corridor, Qingxiao had just left the Medical Room when the phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated, Utahime Iori's name flashing on the screen.
He swiped to answer and held it to his ear. "What is it?"
"The investigation results are in. The mole is Mechamaru, Kokichi Muta."
Utahime Iori's voice came amid the rush of wind, with the soft rustling of documents in the background.
Qingxiao frowned deeply, already turning toward the Jujutsu High exit. "Where are you?"
"The Temporary Meeting Point at the Western Suburbs Mountain Foot."
"Wait there. I'll be right over."
Wind whipped past his ears. Barely a minute later, Qingxiao landed outside the temporary tent.
Utahime Iori was checking the terrain on a tablet. She looked up at his arrival without surprise and went straight to the point:
"There were no signs of a fight at the scene. It looks like he went with someone willingly."
She had barely finished when Ijichi stumbled over, carrying monitoring equipment:
"Mr. Gu Yue! Ms. Utahime Iori! We have an emergency! A large, unidentified Curtain has suddenly formed in the mountains in Tokyo's western suburbs. It already covers more than six kilometers and is still expanding!
"Master Tengen specifically sent word that you must be notified immediately and come deal with it!"
"Tengen?"
Qingxiao's brow furrowed even deeper.
That guy had spent over a thousand years holed up guarding the core of the barriers. Today, over just one barrier, he had specifically asked for him?
He wondered about it, but first voiced a complaint:
"Seriously, why not send Satoru Gojo? He can fly, while I can only run."
"Satoru Gojo is still in Hokkaido on a Special Grade exorcism mission. It'll take him at least half a day to get back."
Utahime Iori answered quickly, her