Tokyo Jujutsu High. The Event Grounds.
The two teams were separated by a kilometer. Each had 30 minutes to plan.
Tokyo Strategy Meeting.
"The rules are simple," Panda explained to Yuji and Zetsu.
"Grade 2 Curses are the Bosses. Grade 3s wander around. Exorcise the most before sunset to win."
"Senior Panda!" Yuji Itadori raised his hand. "Can we hinder the opponent?"
"Yes," Panda nodded. "No killing or serious maiming. Anything else goes."
"Nobara, Megumi," Maki frowned. "What's wrong with you two?"
"You've been gloomy since the gathering."
Nobara flinched. She couldn't look White Zetsu in the eye.
I can't tell them we're spying on Zetsu.
"I... had insomnia," Nobara lied.
Megumi sat up straight, avoiding eye contact. "I'm listening to the rules."
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Kyoto Strategy Meeting.
Noritoshi Kamo skipped the rules.
"Todo. Since you like going solo, attack the enemy base immediately."
"Create chaos. The rest of us will exorcise the Curses."
Aoi Todo stood half-naked by the door.
"Don't boss me around," he scoffed. "I was going to do that anyway."
"I don't care about the game. I want a thrilling battle!"
He kicked the door open and left.
Mai Zenin crossed her arms.
"Listen up. I don't care about the Vessel (Yuji)."
"But be careful with White Zetsu."
Momo Nishimiya and Kasumi Miwa nodded (they knew about Mai's relationship with Mirai).
"If you accidentally kill White Zetsu," Mai's voice turned cold. "You will definitely die."
"Is that a threat?" Kamo asked.
"No. A warning."
Mai knew Zenin Mirai.
If they killed his "pet," the consequences would be catastrophic.
Kamo fell silent. He remembered seeing Mirai at the Kamo Estate. The way the elders bowed to him.
Zenin Mirai... is not someone to provoke.
Ultimate Mechamaru remained silent.
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The Control Room.
A small private cinema with leather seats.
Principal Yaga and Principal Gakuganji sat in the back.
Utahime, Gojo, Nanami, Mei Mei, and Mirai sat in the front.
Screens displayed the students' movements (via Mei Mei's crows).
"Fake Smile," Gojo tilted his head back, grinning at Mirai.
"That Special Grade Cursed Spirit you encountered (Jogo)... you didn't create it, did you?"
"Conducting shady experiments?"
Mirai watched the screen indifferently.
"If I controlled them, why would I show them to the school?"
"Wouldn't it be better to hide them from a Plague like you?"
"True," Gojo laughed. "Ants aren't worth hiding."
"Time's up," Utahime checked her watch.
Gojo grabbed the microphone.
"The Sister School Exchange Event... STARTS NOW!"
"Mei Mei," Gojo asked. "Focus the camera on White Zetsu. I want to see him show off."
Mei Mei smiled, her red lips parting. "No problem~"
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The Tokyo Team.
They ran through the forest.
"Pink Gorilla," White Zetsu patted Yuji's shoulder.
"You've grown."
"Eh?" Yuji scratched his head. "I haven't even fought yet. How can you tell?"
"I'm not talking about strength," Zetsu pointed to Yuji's eyes.
"Your mentality."
"In Mirai-boy's words... you've lost your Clear-Eyed Stupidity."
Yuji looked down. His heart felt heavy.
He remembered Junpei. He remembered the Transfigured Humans he had to kill.
They were humans... but I had to kill them.
"Yeah," Yuji whispered. "I guess so."
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