Declaration of War

Back a few minutes earlier.

In the corridor on the second floor, Gojo Satoru and the Principal Yaga observed a group of students heading to school.

"There's still no movement from Geto... Are you just overly worried? If you're so curious, ask Kamiki, he might know something. I heard the higher-ups blame him for interacting with Geto without making an arrest."

Rubbing his chin, Principal Yaga glanced at his former student standing beside him.

"Principal, unfortunately that's not possible. I've confirmed it myself at the scene. I couldn't possibly mistake the residue of Suguru's Cursed Energy, right?"

Satoru's tone of speech sounded serious, which was rare.

Earlier, Yuta and Toge reported anomalies with the Cursed Spirits they encountered in the shopping district. So, he immediately went to the scene and found the residue of Cursed Energy, which was not unfamiliar to him.

"As for Eiji... It's pointless, he did meet Suguru a few times, but he also doesn't know his hiding place."

Listening to his explanation, Principal Yaga felt a little melancholic. After all, Geto Suguru was also his student and now he had taken the wrong path.

Regarding Suguru's deviant thinking, he also felt responsible for not educating his students properly.

"Suguru..."

Suddenly, Satoru and Principal Yaga were startled simultaneously.

"God damn! We just talked about it!"

With a bad mood, Principal Yaga quickly walked down the corridor muttering.

"Gather all Jujutsu Sorcerers from Grade 1 and above in front of the school!"

Satoru shifted his gaze from Principal Yaga's back and walked in the opposite direction.

...

Back to the present.

The Cursed Spirit in the form of a pelican bird opened its mouth, and two high school girls and a half-naked man emerged from its beak.

"This place hasn't changed."

Seeing the surroundings, Suguru felt nostalgic, reminiscing about the past with his friends.

"Hey, Eiji, long time no see. Are you well?"

Ignoring the hostility of a group of Jujutsu high school students in front of him, Suguru waved his hand and greeted.

"Eiji, do you know him?" Maki asked in surprise.

"Um." Eiji just nodded without intending to explain.

"Wow! It's Panda! So cute~"

Still standing on the bird's beak, Mimiko exclaimed happily and began taking pictures with her phone.

"Who are you? Intruders are not allowed in by Yuta-san and Eiji-san."

Waving his hand to shoo them away, Panda used the names Yuta and Eiji as a threat. After all, both men were Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerers.

"Konbu." Toge said.

"Leave before you get beaten up! By Yuta-san and Eiji-san!"

Imitating Panda, Maki rudely spoke using someone else's name.

Yuta: "😫"

Eiji: "😐"

Instantly, Suguru appeared in front of Yuta and held both his hands.

"Nice to meet you, Okkutsu-kun. My name is Geto Suguru."

(He's fast!)

Maki, Panda, and Toge thought the same thing.

The intruder they underestimated moved so quickly to their position that they didn't have time to react.

Of course, Eiji was an exception. Under the Six Eyes' gaze, Suguru's movements seemed like slow-motion frames. However, he did nothing and just watched.

Suguru wouldn't hurt Yuta, at least not now.

"Oh, nice to meet you."

Because of the other party's enthusiastic attitude, Yuta still didn't realize the urgency of the current situation.

"You have extraordinary power. I believe great power should be used for great purposes. Do you question this world? A world where Jujutsu Sorcerers act in secrecy to maintain order among ordinary people."

Releasing Yuta's hands, Suguru delivered his doctrine.

"In other words, the strong should accommodate the weak, and that's contradictory."

Placing his hand on Yuta's shoulder as if they had known each other for a long time, and his other hand around Eiji's shoulder, Suguru spoke dramatically.

"It's truly sad!"

"The pinnacle of creation has halted its evolutionary path. It doesn't make sense!"

"Humanity should collectively strategize for its survival. Therefore, we seek your assistance."

"..."

Releasing Suguru's hand from his shoulder, Eiji stepped back slightly and refused without hesitation.

"My answer remains the same, no. You're too idealistic, Suguru-san, and it sounds troublesome."

"What kind of help?"

In contrast to Eiji, Yuta didn't grasp the essence of Suguru's conversation. However, he had only recently become a regular person. He still maintained the mindset of an ordinary person.

"We will kill all non-Jujutsu Sorcerer humans and create a world only for Jujutsu Sorcerers."

Not only Yuta, but Maki, Toge, and Panda were shocked to hear Suguru's insane ambition.

Eiji glanced back and found his cousin had arrived.

"Stop indoctrinating my students with your crazy beliefs."

Hearing the voice, Suguru turned and saw Satoru behind him.

They both stared at each other in silence.

After a moment, Suguru smiled friendly.

"Satoru, long time no see."

He deliberately ignored Principal Yaga, who clenched his fists ready to punch, and a dozen Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers like Mei Mei, Kento Nanami, and others who were present.

"First, stay away from those kids, Suguru. And Eiji, don't just stand there and watch." Satoru said coldly.

"I heard this year's first-year students are exceptional. So, it's all because of you, right? You even put your cousin in this class."

Ignoring his warning, Suguru continued talking while maintaining his smile.

"Two Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerers, Cursed Corpse mutations, descendants of the Cursed Speech Clan, and lastly... the failed Zenin Clan child."

When looking at Maki, Suguru didn't hide his disgust.

"Bastard!"

Being called a failed child provoked Maki's anger, and she aimed her naginata towards the other party.

"Watch your mouth. Because I don't need monkeys like you in my world." Suguru said cynically.

"Suguru-san, Maki Zenin is not a monkey." Eiji frowned and said unsatisfied.

Not only him, but Yuta also got angry at Maki being insulted. He shrugged off Suguru's arm on his shoulder and stared sharply.

"Sorry. I haven't understood your words. But... I won't help someone who insults my friend!"

"Sigh... Sorry, I didn't mean to make you both angry." Suguru apologized with a smile.

In fact, he didn't want to make an enemy out of Eiji. Besides, dealing with Satoru was already very troublesome, and it required a well-thought-out plan.

"So, why did you come here?"

Satoru stood separating them.

"To declare war."

Facing the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerers in the modern era, Suguru smiled confidently.

Except for Eiji, who already knew Suguru's intentions, everyone was stunned to hear the declaration of war.

"Everyone gathered here, open your ears and listen carefully!"

"On the 24th of December, at sunset, we will perform the Hyakki Yakou (The Night Parade of a Hundred Demons). The stage will be in Shinjuku, Tokyo, and the Jujutsu holy land, Kyoto."

"We will release Cursed Spirits in every place. Their command is 'slaughter.' If you don't want to see that hellish scene, stop us with all your might."

"Let's curse each other!"

The tense atmosphere created by Suguru was disrupted by Mimiko's screams.

"Geto-sama. The store is going to close!"

"Oh, time's pressing, huh? Sorry, Satoru. The girls want to eat crepes on Takeshita Street."

"Hurry!"

"I'm leaving."

Turning his back on Satoru, Suguru walked to his companions while complaining.

"Geez, what's so great about that crowded place?"

His former friend's casual attitude made Satoru annoyed.

"Do you think we'll just let you go like this?"

Suguru's footsteps stopped. Without turning around, he said casually, "Stop."

He summoned dozens of Cursed Spirits to surround Eiji and the others.

"Your students are within my attack range. Eiji and Okkutsu-kun will be fine, but the other students may be killed."

For the safety of the students, Satoru, Principal Yaga, and the other Jujutsu Sorcerers could only watch as Suguru and his companions left.