Early morning, the day after the Shibuya Incident.
"Now that everyone's here, let's go." Nanami adjusted his glasses and said gravely,
"It's about time we went to see Lord Tengen."
Everyone rose in agreement. They had only just started walking when hearty laughter drifted over the courtyard wall, bright as sunlight breaking through the morning mist.
"Yo, quite a crowd! Leaving without me?"
Yuki Tsukumo floated down, her long hair whipping in the wind.
As soon as she landed, she waved, greeting them one by one.
"Gojo, Qingxiao, long time no see.
"Mr. Nanami, still as serious as ever."
She walked over beneath the veranda and tipped her chin at Shoko.
"Shoko, stayed up all night saving lives again?"
Shoko raised her eyes and gave a faint "Mm" by way of greeting.
The stagnant atmosphere in the courtyard instantly came alive. Itadori's eyes lit up as he whispered to Megumi Fushiguro,
"It's Yuki Tsukumo! A Special Grade Sorcerer!"
Maki also straightened and gave a slight nod in greeting.
No one had expected this Special Grade, who spent her years traveling, to make a special trip here. Their already powerful lineup was now even more solid.
Satoru Gojo crunched through his candy stick and waved with a grin.
"You sure get your news fast."
"Of course." Tsukumo folded her arms and raised an eyebrow.
"The barriers across Japan are a complete mess. If I didn't show up, you two would tear the sky open."
They traded a few jokes. Once the conversation seemed to have run its course, Nanami was just about to signal their departure again.
Satoru Gojo suddenly raised a hand and snapped his fingers, drawing out his words.
"Hold on. There's still one heavyweight who hasn't arrived."
Everyone fell silent for half a second.
Itadori was the first