"Gojo Satoru! That's the Special Grade Vengeful Curse, isn't it?!"
"I told you long ago that cursed vessels like him should not be allowed to participate in the exchange event! This situation is entirely the result of your stubborn decision!"
Yoshinobu Gakuganji barked angrily, staring at the terrifying figure on the screen.
Everyone present wore grim expressions.
Even through the monitor—
The overwhelming presence of Rika, a Special Grade Vengeful Curse—
Pressed down on them like a physical force.
And yet—
Gojo remained relaxed, smiling as always.
He stood up and stretched lazily.
"It's fine. Leave it to me."
"Rika may have lost control, but she hasn't attacked anyone around her."
The others looked closer—
And sure enough—
Despite her frenzied appearance—
She wasn't indiscriminately attacking.
Thanks to Mei Mei's crows—
Even from a distance—
The situation was still being monitored.
Several students could be seen nearby—
All seemingly unharmed.
Gojo waved casually.
"I'll head over. It's nothing serious."
"Don't worry."
Shoko Ieiri stood up as well.
"I'll go too. In case anyone's injured."
And just like that—
The two of them vanished.
At the Scene
Rika's form loomed in the sky—
Grotesque.
Her lower body—
A shifting mass like smoke.
Her upper body—
Rib-like structures exposed.
Her arms—
More like claws than hands.
Behind her head—
Tube-like appendages writhed.
Her face—
Had no eyes.
Only a massive, jagged maw filled with teeth.
Shoko exhaled softly.
"…What a sight."
"So, what's your plan, Gojo?"
Gojo removed his blindfold.
His blue eyes reflected Rika's violent form.
"It looks like Yuta's efforts weren't wasted."
"In fact—they worked too well."
"Something just pushed things beyond his control."
Snap.
Gojo flicked his fingers.
"Then it's simple."
"We weaken Rika—just enough for him to regain control."
Shoko rolled her eyes.
"You're not about to go overboard again, are you?"
"The students are still here."
Gojo grinned.
"I'll go easy."
And then—
He disappeared.
Reappearing midair—
At Rika's level.
Rika noticed him instantly.
Instinct screamed—
Attack.
But—
Yuta's restraint—
Held her back.
Gojo glanced down.
Yuta Okkotsu—
Sweating, struggling.
Nearby—
Panda, White Wolf, and Aoi Todo—
All injured.
Gojo looked back at Rika.
"Let's tone things down a bit."
Cursed Technique Lapse: Blue.Cursed Technique Reversal: Red.
The collision of infinities—
Gave birth to imaginary mass.
Hollow Technique: Purple.
A small point of violet light formed at his fingertip—
Warping the space around it.
Then—
He flicked.
A massive, perfectly circular trajectory—
Tore through the sky.
Everything it touched—
Erased.
From Gojo's perspective—
He could see straight through Rika's body—
Into the distant clearing beyond.
Rika shrieked—
A piercing, distorted scream—
As her body was torn apart.
But—
Almost immediately—
She began regenerating.
Her aura—
Weakened.
But not gone.
As Rika lunged at him—
Gojo waved.
"Bye."
And vanished again—
Reappearing on the ground.
Moments Later — Tokiya Shingen Arrives
When Tokiya Shingen reached the battlefield—
He saw Yuta—
Panicked.
Panda and the others—
Injured.
White Wolf whimpered—
Clearly shaken.
"Shingen! Where's Gojo-sensei?!"
"Rika's out of control—I can't stop her!"
Shingen looked up—
At Rika—
Calling out Yuta's name in distorted cries.
Then at the others.
He quickly pieced it together.
Todo must've pushed them too far.
Rika came out to protect Yuta.
He glanced at Todo—
Still standing, but clearly battered.
Lucky he's still alive.
Shingen clicked his tongue—
Then raised his hand.
He used reverse cursed technique—
Attempting to heal them.
It worked—
But only partially.
Heavy injuries became light ones—
But nothing more.
"…Tch."
"Better wait for Shoko."
Yuta noticed.
"…Shingen, was that your technique?"
Shingen frowned.
"Did Gojo-sensei not tell you anything?"
"This is reverse cursed technique."
"You can learn it too. I'll teach you later."
Then—
Right on cue—
Gojo appeared.
And immediately—
Something devastating tore through the sky.
Rika was struck—
Hard.
"Rika!!"
Yuta panicked.
Shingen placed a hand on his shoulder.
"Relax."
"Curses regenerate."
Sure enough—
Rika's body began healing.
Yuta calmed down.
Meanwhile—
The destruction left behind—
Stunned everyone.
Except Shingen.
Sensei can do worse than that…
Then—
Gojo reappeared before them.
"Hey! Everyone still alive?"
"Sensei!"
Yuta rushed forward.
"I can't control Rika anymore—she won't listen!"
Gojo smiled.
"You've done enough."
"If not for you holding her back…"
"This could've been a disaster."
"Leave the rest to me."
Yuta finally relaxed.
Then—
Gojo turned to Shingen.
Shingen felt a sudden chill.
And sure enough—
Gojo grinned.
"Shingen."
"I already dealt heavy damage."
"The rest is yours."
"…What?"
"Just weaken her a bit more."
"Yuta should be able to regain control."
Rika was already charging toward them.
Shingen's face darkened.
"You said you'd handle it."
Gojo shrugged—
Already motioning Panda and the others away.
"A student helping their teacher—perfectly natural."
"I just want you to grow."
"Alright, that's it."
"I'll take them to Shoko."
"You and Yuta stay here."
"Bye~"
And just like that—
They disappeared.
Shingen turned slowly.
Rika was already upon him.
Yuta hesitated.
Shingen sighed—
Patting his shoulder.
"Stay here."
"I'll calm your girlfriend down."
"After that—it's your job."
Battle: Tokiya Shingen vs Rika
Rika roared—
Charging wildly—
Calling Yuta's name.
Seeing Shingen—
She struck.
"Stop right there."
Shingen vanished.
Rika's momentum—
Reversed instantly.
The explosion came a moment later.
Shingen clenched his fist—
Feeling cursed energy surge through him.
This power…
Addictive.
Rika emerged again—
Screaming—
Claws tearing through the air.
"Too slow."
He hadn't even activated his technique.
His perception—
Now sharp enough—
To see everything clearly.
Time Wheel — Forward.
He moved—
To her side—
Cursed energy output—
Maximized.
First punch.
Impact froze in midair.
Second.
Third.
Then—
He stopped.
And released the technique.
Everything exploded at once.
A thunderous shockwave erupted—
Flattening trees—
Blasting debris away—
Carving a clearing into the forest.
Black flashes distorted the air.
Rika—
Was launched like a cannonball—
Crashing through multiple trees—
Disappearing into the distance.
The ground where she stood—
Had collapsed into a massive crater.
Shingen exhaled.
Then activated technique reversal—
Resetting his condition.
That cost a lot of cursed energy…
Even with Black Flash…
She's still recovering.
Special Grade… absurd.
"Just one more hit."
He raised his hand—
Cursed energy gathered—
Condensing—
Distorting the air.
Then—
It vanished.
And reappeared—
Far ahead—
As a straight gouge through the forest—
Reaching Rika instantly.
Now—
Her body was visibly damaged—
Recovery slowing.
She whimpered.
Shingen sighed.
Then turned—
Walking back.
Yuta stood there—
On the verge of tears.
"She'll recover."
"With both your cursed energy—"
"She'll be fine in a few days."
"…That sounded weird."
Yuta summoned Rika—
Gently.
She whimpered—
Then dissolved—
Returning into his blade.
He stared at it silently—
Then looked up.
"…Thank you, Shingen."
"…And Gojo-sensei."
"I almost… hurt someone again…"
Shingen grabbed his shoulder—
Pulling him up.
"Don't start that."
"You held her back until Gojo arrived."
"You did great."
"No one got hurt."
Yuta tried to speak—
But Shingen cut him off.
"Come on."
"Let's get you to Shoko."
"And while we're at it—"
"She can teach you reverse cursed technique."
"She's the best at it."