Thunder God Sukuna?!

"Let's talk about Kenjaku first."

As Tengen explained, the Barrier of Emptiness of the Tombs of the Star Corridor began to change accordingly, and a PowerPoint presentation started playing.

"That child's goal was to force the entire Japan population to evolve... or rather, to leave it as it was originally."

"However, due to repeated setbacks at the hands of Shiratori Gotsu, he ultimately chose to change his plans."

"And the new plan is even more destructive."

Tengen sighed:

"What follows must not be known to Yuji Itadori, or rather, must not be known to Sukuna."

Tengen a wave of his hand, Tengen sent Itadori back to the ground in the next instant.

"Huh?" He stood in the middle of the Jujutsu High's sports field, completely bewildered.

"Heh... can't I hear that?"

Sukuna was lying dead in the "Innate Domain," sat up after hearing Tengen's words. "So, this matter is related to me..."

"That's interesting."

Tombs of the Star Corridor, Tengen continued his narration:

Before explaining Kenjaku's new plan, let's talk about his original plan.

"His original purpose was to promote human evolution by assimilating me into the entire population of Japan."

"But, Tengen, isn't assimilation something that only Star Plasma Vessel can do?" Yaga asked.

"That was indeed the case before..." Tengen took a deep breath:

"But since I was driven to evolve by my own [Immortality] Cursed Technique twelve years ago, it's not impossible for me to assimilate with others now."

"And even more importantly, the person standing before you now is not the real me."

"After evolution, my soul is now omnipresent, which makes a one-to-many assimilation process possible."

As she spoke, hundreds of thumbs-up icons appeared and disappeared around her.

"As I've said before, heaven and earth have become my self. Therefore, those who assimilate with me can even transcend the category of 'biological beings'."

"To become a completely new life form, existing between existence and non-existence."

"I preserved my physical form and sanity by using Barrier Technique to restrain myself."

"However, during the assimilation process, if even one person goes berserk, malice will spread rapidly because there are no boundaries between individuals."

"The filth of one hundred million people will overwhelm the entire world."

"That was his original plan."

"Why would he do that?" Junpei asked.

"I don't know," Tengen shook his head. "I've said it before, I can't understand people's hearts."

"I'd also like to know why people would do something that doesn't offer any clear positive returns."

"But according to this logic, as long as you refuse to assimilate, wouldn't that guy be unable to do anything?" Hajime Kashimo realized the crux of the problem.

"That's the problem," Tengen said solemnly, "Now, after my evolution, I'm closer to Cursed Spirit than a human."

"In other words, I am a valid Cursed Technique of the [Cursed Spirit Manipulation]."

Everyone was startled.

"Once I come into contact with Kenjaku, there's a very high chance he can absorb me."

"That's why my true form Tombs of the Star Corridor, rejects everything."

"That's why Lord Tengen needs protection, right?" Okkotsu concluded.

"That's right, because Kenjaku is second only to me in the mastery of Barrier Technique, and he could break the seal here at any time."

Seeing that he had said enough, Shiratori Gotsu, who was already very familiar with all of this, spoke up:

"That should be enough about the original plan. What we really want to know is his current plan."

"That's the one you said was 'more destructive'."

"Yes, that's about it. The reason I brought up the old plan first is because the core of both the new and old plans is to get me."

Tengen waved her hand again, and a panoramic aerial view of Japan appeared in the void behind her, marked with countless red dots:

"When the [Maximum Technique Uzumaki] of [Cursed Spirit Manipulation] is activated by a Cursed Spirit of Semi-Grade 1 1 or higher, Cursed Technique extraction will occur."

"Kenjaku has already done this to that Cursed Spirit called Mahito."

"Then, he remotely cast [Idle Transfiguration] on a thousand Non-Sorcerer he had previously marked."

"They transformed their brains into the form of Jujutsu Sorcerer."

"Then, he will initiate the [Culling Game], which, simply put, is a preliminary ritual that causes the swimmers involved to kill each other."

"Why? There must be a reason," Maki pressed.

"To collect the Cursed Energy and Cursed Technique of those who died in the battle," Tengen said.

"In Japan, in order to suppress the generation of Cursed Spirit and at the same time strengthen the Barrier Technique that assist in supervision, I set up many 'Pure Barrier'."

"This should be common knowledge, so I won't elaborate further."

"The key point is to divide Japan into the 'Mount Hida Pure Barrier' on both the east and west sides."

"It was my mistake, to be honest. When I set up that 'Pure Barrier' a thousand years ago, I used the remains of Ryomen Sukuna as a reference point."

"Now, Kenjaku has set the reference point for the [Culling Game] barrier on Sukuna's remains."

"His purpose was to utilize the Cursed Energy and Cursed Technique of the dead within the barrier, along with the sacrifice of another living person..."

"Using me as a guide, through that body, I will resurrect Sukuna..."

"And with an even more powerful and terrifying force. If he succeeds... the situation will likely only worsen than the old plan."

"What?!" Shiratori Gotsu couldn't help but exclaim inwardly, "Kenjaku isn't going to use the Thunderous Great Cursed Spirit, but the Thunderous Great Sukuna?!"

'So much work?!'

"... No wonder they sent Itadori away." Okkotsu was grave.

Next, the explanation of the rules for Culling Game remains unchanged from the original work.

The group also determined their objective:

1. Add a rule that allows players to escape the [Culling Game] loop.

2. Unlock the Satoru Gojo and find a way to stop the Culling Game.

"Alright, before you begin your operation, the first thing to decide is who will stay behind to protect me."

"I..." The Yaga stepped forward.

"And me too." The same goes for Tsukumo.

Nanami stepped forward as well. "Although my name wasn't called, I'll stay just to be on the safe side."

"After all, the more people, the better."

"Um... thank you." Tengen was clearly relieved.

Then she began to explain the method for unsealing Satoru Gojo:

"To break the seal of 'Prison Realm,' we need either the 'Inverted Spear of Heaven Cursed Tool,' which can dispel all Cursed Technique, or Cursed Tool 'Black Rope,' which can interfere with and negate the effects of Cursed Technique."

"Choose one of the two."

"However, unfortunately, Inverted Spear of Heaven was destroyed by Satoru Gojo himself many years ago, and the fragments were sealed overseas."

"What is that idiot doing?" Kugisaki and Maki asked in unison.

"The Black Rope... was also destroyed by him last year."

"What's wrong with that person?!" Fushiguro also put on an expression of utter disgust.

"Actually, there might be a third way," Tengen added.

"What method?" everyone immediately asked.

"Shiratori Gotsu's Cursed Technique [Corpse Attraction Shock Blast]," Tengen said, looking at Shiratori Gotsu, "I must say, his development of his own Cursed Technique is astonishing."

"The 'Prison Realm' is essentially a living barrier."

"This means that it is a valid Cursed Technique for the [Second Bomb] extended from Shiratori Gotsu's [Corpse Attraction Shock Blast] Cursed Technique."

"Perhaps we can successfully convert it into a bomb."

"Of course, this is just my guess."

Everyone immediately looked at Shiratori Gotsu with expectant eyes.

"Senior Shiratori can definitely do it." Fushiguro's eyes were burning with determination.

"Of course! Senior will definitely have no problem!" Kugisaki in.

Meeting their gazes, Shiratori Gotsu rubbed his chin:

"It should be feasible, but the problem is that within the Back of the Prison Realm, the Gojo prison guards probably can't use Cursed Technique and Cursed Energy."

"Moreover, such a small box can hold such a large person; the spatial and temporal structures inside and outside are clearly different."

"I'm worried that if it's violent destruction rather than dispelling the Cursed Technique, it might cause some kind of accident for the prison guard."

His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads.

"That's true..."

"Then we'll have to use the fourth method," Tengen added again.

"What? Can't you just say it all at once? Honestly," Tsukumo couldn't help but complain.

"Yeah, they keep dragging things out and keeping us in suspense." Maki pouted.

"... At least show me some respect."

Tengen said no more, "One of the swimmers of the [Culling Game], Hana Kurusu, Incarnation by a sorcerer who claimed to be Angel a thousand years ago."

"Her Cursed Technique can eliminate any other Cursed Technique."

"Kenjaku has already set up two protective barriers each to the east and west of Tokyo."

"Hana Kurusu is currently within the barrier to the east."

"I don't know any more information, because the barrier of [Culling Game] will reject me."

"Today is September 20th. According to the rules, swimmers should begin to awaken around October 9th."

"In short, you can go and get ready."

After seeing everyone off, Tengen kept Shiratori Gotsu behind.

"Why did you let Kenjaku go back then?" Tengen asked bluntly.

"Well, it's a complicated matter. It's probably similar to why Kenjaku created the [Culling Game]."

Shiratori Gotsu said, "Essentially, Kenjaku and I are probably the same kind of people."

"If Kenjaku's plan succeeds, this world could very well face destruction, you know that, right?" Tengen frowned.

"I know that, so I won't let him succeed."

Shiratori Gotsu grinned. "Don't worry, at least for my students and those I care about, I'll cover for everything."

"After all, it all started because of me, because I wanted to have some fun."

"Therefore, I won't let anyone else clean up my mess and pay for it."

"... I hope so. We'll meet again someday, the variables that occurred four hundred years ago."

After saying that, Tengen waved his hand and sent Shiratori Gotsu out of the Tombs of the Star Corridor as well.