Determined to Become Mahito's Strict Father

Inside the cinema's monitoring room, Shiratori Gotsu, Itadori, and Nanami had already reunited.

The two bodies were sent back to the Jujutsu High for examination a few minutes earlier.

"It's human, no, I'd say it was originally human."

Shoko's voice came from Nanami's phone, which was on the coffee table:

"Like the previous three victims, their bodies were forcibly modified into their current state by some kind of Cursed Technique."

"If that were all, I would have noticed from the start." Nanami handed a towel to Itadori, who was soaking wet, and then continued:

"When they fought us, those two were filled with Cursed Energy, like Cursed Spirit."

"The only solution is to ask the culprit about this Cursed Technique," Shoko said. "There are signs of tampering near the brainstem."

"Perhaps it's to create a disturbance of consciousness, to plunge someone into a state of confusion."

"But if even the brain can be modified, perhaps it's also possible to modify an ordinary person to use Cursed Energy."

"After all, the relationship between the brain and Cursed Energy remains shrouded in mystery."

"Regarding this..." Shiratori Gotsu spoke up at this opportune moment:

"I followed another Cursed Residue to the sewers of an alley next to the movie theater."

"There are also several modified, twisted humans there."

"To be precise, it wasn't just their bodies that were distorted, but also their souls."

"I have a deep understanding of the soul; I can see its outline. So I'm certain that guy's Cursed Technique alters the body by distorting the soul."

Upon learning this information, the three reacted in different ways.

Shiratori Gotsu looked at the dejected Itadori and drew his attention. "Itadori."

"What's wrong, senior?" Itadori looked up at him.

"Don't feel guilty because you killed someone," Shiratori Gotsu said, taking a towel and drying his hair.

"After they were transformed into this state, they could no longer be considered 'human'."

"With their souls twisted and their consciousness disrupted, living like this is nothing but suffering for them."

"Ending their lives is to prevent their souls from suffering further."

"... I understand, Shiratori- senpai." The sadness was still clearly visible in Itadori's eyes.

"But regardless, it is the same heavy loss of another person to me."

"Besides..." he clenched his fist, veins bulging on his forehead, "This behavior is simply outrageous!"

'This child can genuinely get angry for others...' Nanami thought to herself, watching this scene. 'Just like him...'

'And then there's Shiratori- senpai... I thought he was as unreliable as Gojo, but it turns out he's actually a dependable person.'

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," Shoko's voice came through the phone.

"That's all for now." Nanami hung up, put his phone away, and then began to analyze:

"Those Cursed Residue were probably bait, left there intentionally to lure us over."

"The other party is not simple; it seems we can't get it done any better."

He stood up, his expression turning serious. "Let's pull ourselves together and get going."

Upon hearing this, Itadori immediately perked up. "Great! After we catch that guy, I'm going to give him a good beating!"

Evening.

The three of them, along with Kiyotaka Ijichi, arrived at an empty classroom in the Jujutsu High office and began to organize the information.

"The recent disappearances and mysterious deaths have all been compiled into a Cursed Residue report by 'Window'."

Nanami pointed to the mark on the map:

"Adding to what Transfigured Human -senpai mentioned earlier about the Shiratori in the sewers, we can basically confirm their activities within this area of the sewers."

He picked up a pen and drew a circle on the map.

"Got it! Shall we charge in?!" Itadori jumped up from his seat.

"No, it's only 'basic'; the scope is too broad and needs further investigation to narrow it down."

"I have other work to give to Itadori -kun."

Nanami handed him a photograph. "The only eyewitness at the movie theater at the time, Junpei Yoshino."

"He was a classmate of the victim at the same high school."

"Based on the surveillance footage and his behavior, the possibility that he is Curse User is very low."

"But if he has a connection to the victim, that's a different story."

"Wait a minute," Itadori raised his hand and asked, "What is Curse User?"

"They are those Jujutsu Sorcerer with vile deeds who pose a danger to others," Shiratori Gotsu explained.

"Anyway, I'll leave the follow-up arrangements to Ijichi," Nanami said, one hand on her hip. "I'll ask the two of you to investigate Junpei Yoshino together."

"Investigating their work will now be handled entirely by Shiratori -senpai and me."

"Received," Ijichi and Itadori said in unison.

"Let's go!" Itadori dashed out of the classroom in the next instant.

"Wait for me, Itadori -kun!" Ijichi called out.

"I'll be waiting for you downstairs, Mr. Ijichi!" Itadori's voice came from afar from below the stairwell.

"Sigh..." Ijichi pushed up his glasses.

He looked at Nanami and Shiratori Gotsu and said, "Actually, it's not 'basically confirmed,' you already know the exact location, right?"

I meant the location of the prisoner.

"Of course," Nanami, "If the other party wants, they can completely erase the Cursed Residue."

"Ultimately, they're just trying to lure us in."

"Back then, in that sewer, I used my Cursed Technique to turn several of the Transfigured Human into bombs, and their location can be tracked at any time."

Shiratori Gotsu:

"The reason that guy releases Transfigured Human is mostly for early warning, so they'll basically form a circle around his main area of activity."

He picked up a pen and drew a smaller circle in the upper right corner of the large circle Nanami had drawn on the map. "It's basically here."

"Taking Itadori with us is too risky," Nanami explained. "It's enough for Shiratori- senpai and me to take the risk."

"After all, Itadori is still just a child," Shiratori Gotsu laughed. "Let us adults take the lead in dangerous tasks."

Through the connection of the Cursed Technique, Shiratori Gotsu could sense that the Mahito had not changed position after she left.

'Hey hey... Your strictest father is coming to take care of you again, Mahito ~' he chuckled to himself.

The last time I went, it was purely because Junpei was there, and because Shiratori Gotsu didn't want to alert the enemy beforehand, so I didn't show any hostility towards Mahito.

However, by this time, Junpei must have already gone home.

In other words, he can now go all out and make a big splash.

"Oh, right!" Just then, Itadori ran back.

He looked at Nanami and Shiratori Gotsu and smiled, "I forgot to mention that earlier."

"Shiratori -senpai, Nanami- sensei, please be careful."

Upon hearing this, Shiratori Gotsu gave a thumbs up and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, I'm very strong, senpai!"

Nanami remained expressionless. "Itadori -kun, I'm not a faculty member, don't call me teacher."

"Then let's call it 'Nanamin'?"

I'll beat you up.