(This chapter serves as a transition; the next chapter will feature Ryu Ishigori and his group's invasion of the Jujutsu High.)
"So my original plan was to keep either Panda or Megumi to hold him off, but now, Yuji Itadori, this task is entrusted to you." Maki said, sitting in the ruined conference room.
After thinking for a moment, she added, "Although you possess Black Flash, your combat experience and overall abilities are far inferior to Aoi Todo's. You don't need to win; just hold him off."
"Go for it!" Panda gave Yuji Itadori a thumbs up. "To put it bluntly, your Serious Punch is an unexpected bonus. Even if you back out, it won't make a difference."
"That's too much..." Yuji Itadori muttered before looking up at everyone. "But, senpai, if we're going to fight, I'll win."
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Mechamaru Diary
Details regarding the goal that could potentially restore his health.
Name: Igarashi Amaha
Strength: Extremely strong
Cursed Technique: A whole bunch of random things, currently unclear.
Personality: Unrestrained and free-spirited
Hobbies: The King of Fighters battles, Pokémon Charizard, bullying others...
Dislikes: Cursed Spirit, troublesome things, doing quests, doing quests, doing quests...
Mr. Gojo had mentioned it briefly when he was strolling around their school: Mr. Igarashi possessed the ability to alter the state of a person's soul. Changing the soul's state would allow him to leave his current body and appear in the sunlight, appear before... Miwa. But how could he possibly persuade him to change his soul for him? They had no connection whatsoever, nor were they teacher and student. If he rashly asked him, and was rejected, there was very likely he wouldn't have a second chance. He needed a sufficient reason, but such a reason was truly beyond his grasp.
Mechamaru slowly closed the diary, tilting her gaze slightly to focus on Kasumi Miwa, who was typing on her phone with a serious expression in the distance.
Miwa, I will try my best to get Mr. Igarashi to rebuild my body. I want to meet you with Sinji instead of... Mechamaru.
In the afternoon, the Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Competition officially began!
In the Jujutsu monitoring room, Satoru Gojo sat on the sofa, holding a transmitter and shouting, "The match starts in one minute! Now, our Amaha- sensei will give a heartfelt and encouraging speech!"
Buzz──!
Inside the forest, the two teams from different schools were ready on the southeast sides. Hearing the commotion above, Nobara Kugisaki frowned. "Seriously? If we're going to have Amaha- sensei give the presentation, please don't say anything embarrassing, okay?"
"Don't worry, he won't. He always has others say things that make him lose face; he wouldn't say them himself." Megumi Fushiguro said calmly, showing no concern whatsoever.
Buzz──!
Buzz──!
"Moshi moshi~ Everyone, keep going! The person who survives to the end can make a small request to the teacher, like unifying Japan, no problem!"
Igarashi Amaha's lazy voice rang out over the radio, but the next second, the sound of a fist hitting a head could be heard.
Bang!
" Igarashi Amaha, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"Huh? Ms. Yaga, didn't you go out? Why are you still here?"
Bang!
"Of course I'm lying to you."
"I am Masamichi Yaga. You can pretend you didn't hear what Igarashi Amaha earlier. Although injuries are inevitable, safety must be the priority. That's all, let the match begin!"
"What you just said still stands!"
"Shut up."
The whistle blew, and the Tokyo Jujutsu High team rushed out.
In this team battle, they were divided into two groups due to the number of people. The first group consisted of Maki Zenin, Yuji Itadori, and Panda, who were stationed at the edge of the forest. Their main task was to hinder the Kyoto Jujutsu High's exorcism Cursed Spirit and give Megumi Fushiguro's group more free time.
The other team consists of Toge Inumaki, Megumi Fushiguro, Nobara Kugisaki, who are tasked with targeting enemies. Due to their Cursed Technique, they can deal with distant and flying Cursed Spirit more quickly and are responsible for gaining points.
"Where will the leader's Cursed Spirit appear?" Yuji Itadori asked during a break from running.
"It should be placed in the middle between the two schools, but the Cursed Spirit won't stay still," Maki replied.
Boom!
Suddenly, sand billowed up from the nearby woods, and the tall and imposing Aoi Todo leaped out, looking at the three and laughing, "Only three? Very well, come at me all at once!"
" Itadori!"
"Leave it to me!" Yuji Itadori pushed off with his feet and charged forward, delivering a powerful knee strike to Aoi Todo's face.
Maki and Panda Deposition ran off to either side, leaving the battlefield to Yuji Itadori.
Bang!
After shaking off Aoi Todo, Yuji Itadori spat out a mouthful of phlegm and commented without any apparent effect, "Not bad speed."
"No way, I hit you pretty hard just now." Yuji Itadori was somewhat surprised.
After stretching her muscles, Aoi Todo assumed an attacking stance. "First-year students, this is a return gift. Defend with all your might!"
Swish!
Aoi Todo's figure vanished from the spot in an instant, like a hunter in the jungle. Before Yuji Itadori could react, a huge fist shadow had already appeared in his field of vision.
"So fast!"
Bang!
Yuji Itadori, having taken the full force of the blow, traced a beautiful arc in the air before finally coming to a stop by crashing into a large tree. "My hand, is it alright? It feels like it's broken," he stammered, his chest heaving, his voice hoarse from violent coughing.
But Aoi Todo wouldn't give him a chance to adjust. By the time his vision cleared, Aoi Todo was already in front of him. He raised his big foot and kicked Yuji Itadori's face again and again, "Get up, first-year."
Bang!
Bang!
Bang!
After a few kicks, just as Aoi Todo was about to swing his fist to attack again, he found that Yuji Itadori was unconscious, slumped on the ground, no longer offering any resistance. "It's over." Aoi Todo withdrew his fist, turned around to stretch his arms, and began to worry, "Which way should I go next?"
Just as he was about to leave, he heard a rustling sound of sand behind him. His eyes narrowed, and he turned around in surprise to find Yuji Itadori standing up, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. "Really?"
"Hey, what if you become even dumber after beating someone's head like that?" Yuji Itadori said angrily, his face half- Kechizu, staring directly at Aoi Todo.
Aoi Todo smiled. "It's alright. Takada-chan said it's better for boys to be a little slow."
" Takada-chan? Who? I have no interest in idols."
"Then why do you know she's an idol? You still know, don't you? You're a first-year student, what's your name?"
" Yuji Itadori."
"Really? Yuji Itadori, I have a question for you." Aoi Todo shifted her body slightly, looked at Yuji Itadori, and smiled. "What type of woman do you like?"
I'm willing to do anything, thank you for your support!