Far away, inside the safe zone protected by layers of barriers, the atmosphere was tense and bewildered.
On the monitoring screens, Madara Uchiha and Ryomen Sukuna traded punches and kicks amid the ruins in the most primal fashion.
The scene was filled with the brutal beauty of power, yet carried an inexplicable strangeness.
Megumi Fushiguro frowned deeply, staring fixedly at Madara and Sukuna's intertwining figures on the screen as he voiced his doubts. "Why? Madara had an absolute advantage...
"Why give up every advantage to fight Sukuna hand to hand? Isn't this the best chance to exorcise Sukuna?"
Nobara Kugisaki folded her arms, looking equally puzzled, worry in her voice. "Could it be... some attack Sukuna used just now affected Madara?"
Kinji Hakari analyzed it calmly. "No, probably not. He looks like... he's choosing not to use his cursed technique or domain."
"Hmph, that guy must have his reasons." Aoi Todo stood with his arms folded, his tone quite certain.
Everyone offered their opinions, but none could get to the heart of it.
This completely illogical way of fighting left them, the spectators, utterly confused and uneasy.
When he could win safely, why choose a method that seemingly increased the risk?
At that moment, the Special Grade Sorcerer Yuki Tsukumo, who had stayed out of the discussion, turned toward Satoru Gojo, who was equally silent beside her.
She raised an eyebrow and asked bluntly, "Gojo, what do you think? You know that kid best. What exactly is he thinking?"
Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Satoru Gojo.
His hands still in his pockets, Satoru Gojo leaned lazily against the console, watching every detail of the battlefield.
At Yuki Tsukumo's question, he merely shrugged nonchalantly, the smile on his lips deepening slightly.
"Who knows~" Satoru Gojo drawled. "Even I find the way