Stepping out of the arcade, the evening breeze carried a slight chill.
Holding the two plush toys, Tatsumaki floated beside Sol in silence for a moment.
Neon signs flickered to life along both sides of the street, their colorful glow shifting across her face.
"Hey," she suddenly said, her voice slightly muffled behind the plush toys. "Let's go home."
"Mm," Sol replied.
He took her hand, and with a flash, the two of them instantly teleported back to Tatsumaki's home.
Inside the training grounds, the visitors from the world of Jujutsu Kaisen had already begun interacting with the Hero Association's heroes.
Gojo Satoru looked around with obvious curiosity as various staff members and heroes moved through the facility. Everything felt refreshingly unfamiliar.
Resting a hand against his chin, he smiled to himself.
"Since Sol's here, I probably don't need to keep an eye on Itadori and the others."
His attention drifted toward what looked like a lounge area in the distance, where display cases filled with desserts caught his eye.
In the next instant, he vanished without a sound, leaving only a cheerful whisper behind.
"Dessert exchanges count as interdimensional cultural exchange too, don't they?"
Elsewhere, Yuji Itadori stood in front of Superalloy Darkshine with wide eyes as the S-Class hero proudly flexed his massive physique.
"Amazing! Your muscle density is unbelievable!"
Unable to resist, Itadori poked Darkshine's arm.
"It's even harder than Todo's!"
Superalloy Darkshine burst into hearty laughter and struck another bodybuilding pose.
"That's right! These muscles were forged through countless trials! Young man, want to feel true power up close?"
Nearby, Megumi Fushiguro found himself stopped by Child Emperor.
"Shikigami?" Child Emperor adjusted his glasses while rapidly entering notes into his tablet. "A summoning ability, interesting. We have heroes with somewhat similar abilities, although ours rely more on technology. Would you like to see one of my robotic dogs?"
On another side of the training grounds, Nobara Kugisaki had become surrounded by several female heroes.
"That hammer looks awesome!"
"You fight with nails? That's so creative!"
The conversation quickly became lively.
Without anyone noticing when he arrived, Flashy Flash appeared beside them and calmly commented,
"Too slow. Your attack trajectories are too obvious."
Meanwhile, Gojo had somehow found himself chatting with Zombieman.
"Immortality? That's even more convenient than Reverse Cursed Technique."
He leaned closer with obvious curiosity.
"So you really regenerate no matter how badly you're injured? That's fascinating."
Zombieman met his inquisitive gaze without the slightest discomfort.
"Yes. My regeneration is effectively limitless. It isn't something I'd recommend envying."
His voice remained calm, carrying the quiet indifference of someone who had died countless times.
Gojo's playful smile softened.
"So it's the curse of immortality."
He gave a small nod.
"Yeah... that doesn't sound enjoyable."
For once, he didn't continue asking questions.
Instead, he simply patted Zombieman on the shoulder.
"Still, the fact that you're standing here after everything you've endured says plenty about your strength."
Back near the training area, Itadori remained completely captivated by Superalloy Darkshine's physique.
"That's incredible! You can't reach this level through ordinary training alone!"
His eyes sparkled as he instinctively compared Darkshine's muscles with his own arm.
Superalloy Darkshine laughed thunderously, clearly delighted by the admiration.
"Haha! You've got a good eye, young man! This body is the result of relentless training, plus a little talent. Want to try punching my chest?"
"I can?!" Itadori asked excitedly, immediately getting into position.
"Hey, Itadori," Megumi called out instinctively. They were still in an unfamiliar place, after all.
"It's fine!" Darkshine assured him with a grin. "Give it everything you've got!"
Itadori took a deep breath.
Cursed energy gathered around his fist as he launched a powerful straight punch directly into Darkshine's broad chest.
Bang!
A dull impact echoed through the training ground.
Superalloy Darkshine didn't move an inch.
Itadori, however, immediately grabbed his aching wrist, grimacing as he stumbled back two steps.
"S, so hard! It feels like I punched solid metal!"
"Hahahaha!"
Darkshine proudly puffed out his chest.
"Exactly! My muscle density is beyond imagination!"
His booming laughter echoed throughout the training grounds.
"Well? Interested in learning how to build muscles like these?"
Itadori's eyes lit up instantly.
He had always loved training, and his physical abilities already far surpassed those of ordinary people. Seeing Darkshine's overwhelming physique filled him with genuine excitement.
"Really?! Darkshine-senpai, please teach me!"
He immediately forgot about his sore wrist and stepped closer, staring at Darkshine's muscles as though they were the greatest treasure imaginable.
"Haha! Of course! I was hoping to meet someone who truly appreciates the beauty of muscles!"
Darkshine happily patted Itadori on the shoulder.
Although he held back considerably, the impact still made Itadori sway.
"Come on! The equipment here is good, but Hero Association headquarters has several training machines built specifically for me. I'll show you what real muscle training looks like!"
Throwing an arm around Itadori's shoulders, Darkshine enthusiastically led him out of the training grounds while passionately explaining his training philosophy and specialized diet.
Itadori listened with shining eyes, nodding repeatedly.
"Oh!"
"I get it!"
"That's amazing!"
The two hit it off immediately, becoming completely absorbed in their conversation and forgetting everyone else.
Megumi watched Itadori disappear alongside the towering S-Class hero.
He opened his mouth as if to stop him, but ultimately let out a helpless sigh.
Still, seeing Itadori's genuine excitement, and recognizing that Superalloy Darkshine had nothing but good intentions, Megumi finally relaxed and let them go.