Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu

"You talk about how powerful Sukuna is, but you don't seem all that concerned. Almost as if... it doesn't matter."

Shoko Ieiri propped her chin on one hand and watched him with interest.

At that, Yue Liusi merely smiled faintly and said,

"There are no milestones on my path."

The meaning of those words was self-evident.

Ahead of me, there are no worthy opponents.

As everyone knew, the Uchiha's eyes had another name.

The Eyes of Pride.

Besides, the system had specifically required him to fight Sukuna.

And he had already crossed into another world. If he didn't even have that much confidence, wouldn't it all have been for nothing?

I'll win!

"You certainly are confident."

"No identity, no traces, appearing out of nowhere, and you don't look like you're from here either. How does it feel to come to a foreign country all alone?"

Glancing at Shoko Ieiri, who was still probing him, Yue Liusi felt truly helpless.

"You really don't give up."

"Can't help it. The higher-ups gave me an assignment."

Shoko Ieiri was quite frank about it.

Jujutsu Headquarters would certainly want to win over someone like Yue Liusi. If he could follow orders, that would naturally be ideal-a win-win situation.

If he wouldn't follow orders...

That would be a matter for after he disobeyed.

Of course, if he were someone like Satoru Gojo, that would be another story.

Naturally, winning him over required a clean background, but they could barely find any information about Yue Liusi at all.

The assignment had naturally fallen to her and Masamichi Yaga.

In truth, she couldn't be bothered with those hidebound fools.

Shoko Ieiri casually drew out a slim cigarette. Just as she was about to light it, she caught sight of Yue Liusi's faintly furrowed brow.

Seeing that, she snapped the cigarette in her hand with her index finger, feeling somewhat helpless.

And I'd only just started smoking again.

Had I known, I might as well have kept quitting.

"You can smoke, actually. I understand."

Shoko Ieiri shook her head.

"What if I upset you and you break our agreement?"

"Don't worry. If that happens, I'll definitely tell you beforehand that it's off."

Hearing that, Shoko Ieiri's ever-placid face finally showed a subtle change.

This guy... why is he a little infuriating?

Not far away, Choso's attention wasn't on the two of them. He was busy trying to recall the time he had spent with his beloved younger brother.

Watching Shoko Ieiri's expression change, Yue Liusi couldn't help laughing.

"Keeping a stiff face all day will make you ugly. You'd probably be more pleasing to the eye if you smiled."

At Yue Liusi's teasing, Shoko Ieiri raised her eyes to him, her tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

"The same goes for you."

Seeing Yue Liusi's somewhat startled expression, Shoko Ieiri's lips curved upward, and a trace of amusement entered her eyes.

Just then, Yue Liusi suddenly looked up, and viscous lava instantly formed a barrier shaped like a fragment of eggshell in front of them.

After mastering chakra control, his use of chakra had practically reached a new level. This was also the foundation for learning Reverse Cursed Technique.

A slash weakened by the great distance was silently swallowed up by the lava.

The lava dispersed and fell, and two gazes met.

An absolute ego, a pure hedonist, a king's arrogance, a powerful man's tenacity-a pure villain.

That was Sukuna.

Sukuna looked away first. His lips curled, and he felt somewhat surprised. He had sensed a certain quality in Yue Liusi.

An almost lucid calm and composure.

It was also a kind of arrogance.

This era... might be more interesting than I expected.

Yue Liusi also looked away.

This was his second encounter with Sukuna.

As for the first...

Naturally, it had been when he briefly exchanged blows with Jogo again earlier.

Only, Sukuna had been locked in combat with Mahoraga at the time.

He had also had things to do, so neither side had paid the other any mind.

As for why he had specifically gone to fight Jogo...

[Mission 1: Subdue the Ryomen Otsutsuki Vessel. Reward: Rasengan]

[Mission 2: Kill ten Missing-nin. Rewards: Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu, White Zetsu ×10]

[Mission 3: Become a Kage Level fighter. Reward: Yin Nine-Tails]

"I've finished eating and seen him, so I'm heading back."

"I've already put together a teaching plan based on his characteristics. Bring him to see me when you have time."

Shoko Ieiri stood up, her gaze settling on Choso.

Yue Liusi nodded and took Shoko Ieiri back to the medical station.

A few breaths later, he returned to the rooftop, then picked up Choso and headed to where Sukuna had disappeared.

All that met their eyes was desolation. The area covered by Sukuna's domain had become a shallow circular crater. Everything had been reduced to dust beneath the endless slashes.

These were the traces left behind by Sukuna's battle with Mahoraga.

Farther away, an enormous meteorite sat on the ground. Everything around it had been destroyed, making for a shocking sight.

These were the traces left behind by Sukuna's battle with Jogo.

On the clean street, Itadori was on his knees, his entire body curled in on itself, his eyes empty, as though he had lost his soul.

"Just die!"

"Go die yourself!"

"Hurry up and die!"

"Don't drag other people into it!"

Low mutters escaped Itadori's mouth as he sank into extreme guilt.

I have to... help others.

Otherwise... I'm just a murderer.

Just then, a gentle voice sounded beside his ear.

Yue Liusi crouched down, placed one hand on his back, and said, enunciating every word,

"This isn't your fault, Itadori."

"Sukuna did all of this. That's all there is to it."

No matter what, these sins could not be laid at Itadori's feet.

"Mr. Yue..."

Hearing him, Itadori slowly raised his head, looking at Yue Liusi with eyes full of pain and bewilderment.

"If you insist on carrying this guilt..."

"Then kill them."

Yue Liusi continued softly.

Beside them, Choso raised his eyebrows. Listening to Yue Liusi, he kept feeling that something was off.

"It's fine if they're cursed spirits, isn't it? Every cursed spirit exorcised means so many lives can be saved..."

Itadori stared blankly at Yue Liusi.

The latter's voice remained gentle and calm.

"Join me, and kill every last one of them."

"Tell them just how much a life weighs."

"Tell them just how terrifying death is."

"Tell them that every blood debt already has its price written down."

"Endless cursed spirits... endless killing intent... let them tremble, let them shudder, let them fear, let them despair..."

"Carry the hatred of the dead, and move forward. Fight..."

Finally, Yue Liusi stood up, looked at Itadori, and declared with absolute conviction, stressing each word,

"Every cursed spirit, every curse user..."

"Kill them all..."

"Leave! Not! One!"