"Car accidents, illnesses, suicides, mishaps, deaths from overwork... people are dying every second in this world. Why can't you ignore it just because they died from a curse?"
Masamichi's gaze pierced through Yuji from behind his sunglasses, as if he wanted to see through everything about him.
'Yes, people die every moment in this world, so why can't I accept death by curse...'
Yuji's face surfaced in his heart.
"This is my grandpa's last wish. I'll use this power of mine to save others."
"Last wish?"
Yuji's words made Masamichi frown.
Being a Jujutsu Sorcerer was a profession filled with curses and being cursed, a profession where one could die with regrets at any moment.
Such a casual reason, one that did not truly come from the heart, would not do. If someone entered the Jujutsu World with that mindset, they would eventually die with regrets.
Before his death, Yuji might even come to hate the grandfather who had left him that last wish.
Many people had actually encountered similar situations.
For example, when filling out college applications, you did not actively object when your parents helped choose your major.
In the future, when you could not find an ideal job because of your major, many people would resent their parents for not respecting their wishes back then and choosing a major that did not suit them.
And their own problems would be selectively ignored.
"Unqualified!"
Masamichi said sternly.
An ugly-cute kappa Cursed Corpse stood up.
"The doll moved?"
Yuji's eyes widened as he looked at the Cursed Corpse that had suddenly stood up. Under his disbelieving gaze, the kappa Cursed Corpse suddenly sent him flying with a heavy punch.
"Its attacks won't stop until I hear the answer I want."
Yuji wanted to retort, but the kappa Cursed Corpse's attacks came one after another.
The candles in the dojo were extinguished by the Cursed Corpse, and the darker environment made it difficult for Yuji to catch its movements.
But the Cursed Corpse's attacks became even sharper.
That was because Cursed Corpses perceived their surroundings with Cursed Energy, not with their eyes.
Masamichi stood at the top of the dojo with his hands behind his back, like a peerless master.
He continuously asked questions that struck at Yuji's heart.
Yuji wanted to think, but the kappa Cursed Corpse's attacks, like Thunderclap and Flash Sixfold from the neighboring Hashira, kept him busy.
Yuji looked at the kappa Cursed Corpse moving quickly along the pillar, trying hard to catch its figure.
In the next second, the kappa Cursed Corpse suddenly accelerated and headbutted Yuji.
'His physical ability is excellent, and his reaction speed and dynamic vision are much stronger than those of ordinary people, but his fundamentals are a little weak.'
Masamichi continuously adjusted the kappa Cursed Corpse's strength, keeping it at a level that could just barely suppress Yuji.
'He's similar to Haibara, but far more outstanding than Haibara. If he can truly obtain Sukuna's Cursed Technique in the future, his achievements will be limitless.'
During Yuji and the Cursed Corpse's brief exchange, Masamichi reached a conclusion.
"Hiss, that hurts."
Yuji rubbed the bump on his head, his eyes fixed on the annoying Cursed Corpse in front of him, which was constantly wiggling its butt.
"So that's it. My opponent is a doll, so it doesn't feel pain."
After reaching this conclusion, Yuji felt that his previous attempt to trade punches with it was like Captain America trying to strangle a robot.
"Yuji, are you going to blame your grandpa if you get killed by a Cursed Spirit?!"
Yuji's eyes widened, and his heart began to waver.
The originally round kappa Cursed Corpse's right arm suddenly bulged with muscle, delivering an uppercut to Yuji's face.
The sudden heavy blow nearly made Yuji see his life flash before his eyes.
This was also Masamichi's goal, to constantly pressure Yuji and push him into dangerous situations as much as possible.
Only then would Yuji's reasons for glossing over everything be torn apart, and his truest thoughts would be revealed without reservation.
Yuji's past suddenly flashed through his mind, and his truest thoughts appeared in his head.
"Sukuna's fingers are something only I can control. If I run away now, what will I do if others die because of Sukuna in the future?
"Will I keep deceiving myself, saying it has nothing to do with me?"
Sasaki-senpai, Iguchi-senpai, and the two seniors from the Occult Research Club had almost died in front of him because of Sukuna's fingers.
"I don't want that! Although I don't know how I'll feel when I die, I don't want to regret my choices!"
At this moment, Yuji finally understood his true self.
And so, Yuji, who lived in Miyagi, began his path as Tokyo's Finger-Eating Ghoul... Tokyo, Shibuya Ward, Harajuku.
Kugisaki Nobara looked excitedly at the bustling street, and not far away, Takeshita Street, known as the Young Man's Street, could be seen.
She had finally left that ignorant countryside and arrived in Tokyo, the city of her dreams.
"What are you doing? Explain yourself clearly."
In a shopping street in Harajuku, Yuji stared dumbfounded at Kugisaki Nobara, who was holding down a man weighing at least 150 catties with one hand, making him want to escape but unable to. He felt a sense of disappointment.
For some reason, Yuji felt as if his expectations had been shattered.
Megumi glanced speechlessly at Yuji, who was holding popcorn and wearing welcome glasses.
Satoru, on the other hand, showed a satisfied expression when he saw Kugisaki Nobara's strong self-confidence and complete disregard for other people's opinions.
Yuji's perspective: She feels a bit scary.
Kugisaki Nobara's perspective: So lame. He must have been one of those big, snot-nosed oafs as a kid.
This sea urchin head is so arrogant. What's with that condescending expression? He must be the kind of person who would light a seagull on fire during an oil spill.
Megumi's perspective: Not as good as Tsumiki.
"I really have stumbled into a mess."
Kugisaki Nobara held her forehead.
Megumi looked speechless, and Yuji felt as if he had been offended.
However, Satoru broke the strange atmosphere between them with just one sentence, and even made Nobara, who had just looked down on Yuji, chat enthusiastically with him.
"Alright, alright, it's rare for all the first-years to be here. We're going sightseeing in Tokyo next. Raise your hands if you want to go!"
"Yes, yes, yes, I want to go."
"Me too, me too!"
Yuji excitedly jumped up and clung to Satoru, and Kugisaki Nobara also started jumping up and down excitedly.
The two began enthusiastically discussing where they would go and what they would do, until... Satoru led the three of them to an abandoned building that could serve as a haunted house.
(To be continued.)
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