Just like Zenin Ogi, Kamo Kaname also hoped the Gojo Clan's reputation would be ground into dust.
The two of them had come here together for one purpose—to personally witness Gojo Satoshi's defeat.
Their eyes met instinctively, blazing with anticipation. Their gazes were filled with a shared fire, driven by the same desire: to watch Gojo Satoshi fall.
They were both sorcerers. But in this moment, they stood on the side of Ryomen Sukuna.
...
As Zenin Ogi's voice faded, all eyes turned to Gojo Satoshi.
Behind the two cursed corpses, the entire Cursed World was watching this live broadcast.
Principal Sekiguchi Seiji remained silent, while Yaga Masamichi added coldly, "I don't care how powerful Gojo Satoshi is at Tokyo Jujutsu High. What matters is whether he can shake the foundation of our sorcerer world."
Various thoughts filled the minds of the spectators. In two distant corners of Japan, Tengen and Kaori were each watching their respective live feeds.
...
"Destroying Sukuna's finger… it's not a bad idea. I admit, your Zanpakutō is powerful, Gojo Satoshi. It's certainly not as useless as the rumors say."
"They don't know you've lost access to your Zanpakutō because of Sukuna's Domain. But I know. I know exactly why you can't use it."
"But are you really that confident? Even if you could use your Zanpakutō, do you truly believe you can destroy Ryomen Sukuna's finger?"
If that's the case, aren't you underestimating the title of the King of Curses?
Itadori Kaori cradled her child, forcing a faint smile. She had once suffered defeat at the hands of Satoshi, but after all these years—and after forging her own ties with Sukuna—her confidence in Sukuna remained unwavering.
Maybe a single-finger Sukuna couldn't beat Gojo Satoshi. But it wasn't as if Satoshi could just destroy that dead wax artifact either.
There was a glimmer of anticipation in Kaori's expression. She wanted to see if Satoshi's Zanpakutō, Ryūjin Jakka, still held the same edge after nine years.
She had once failed to take Ryūjin Jakka from him. That failure was one of her greatest regrets.
Gojo Satoshi, let me see the true power of Ryūjin Jakka.
This was Itadori Kaori's lingering obsession.
Sode no Shirayuki could already release a Bankai. Then what about Ryūjin Jakka? Could Gojo Satoshi complete Ryūjin Jakka's Bankai?
...
In the Tombs of the Star.
Tengen had already set her sword aside.
Truthfully, she had been patient. Had it been anyone else, they likely would've discarded their Zanpakutō after nine years of no progress.
But Tengen was a sorcerer blessed with immortality. She had survived the test of time and possessed the patience to endure.
Still, after Satoshi awoke, she found her own patience waning. More and more, her attention had drifted away from her Zanpakutō, Urozakuro.
This Zanpakutō better be truly useful. If Gojo Satoshi can really destroy Ryomen Sukuna's finger, then the capability of his Zanpakutō will be proven.
As for Sukuna, Tengen remembered clearly just how terrifying the King of Curses was.
She had once tried using barrier techniques to erase Sukuna's finger. It had failed. That experience left a lasting impression—just how difficult the task truly was.
So when Satoshi said he would destroy it, she was surprised.
Sukuna's fingers had now become the measure Tengen used to evaluate the strength of a Zanpakutō.
Until now, no matter how powerful Satoshi's Zanpakutō was, it had only been tested against modern sorcerers and cursed spirits.
Even though this generation's curses had strengthened because of the birth of Six Eyes within the Gojo Clan, they still weren't comparable to the era when Ryomen Sukuna reigned.
If Gojo Satoshi could truly resolve the threat of Sukuna using only the power of his Zanpakutō, then maybe—just maybe—he would replace Sukuna's name in history.
The strongest in the world of Jujutsu. Unprecedented, and likely never to be repeated.
Tengen's gaze hardened as she stared at the screen.
Could Gojo Satoshi really accomplish such a feat?
Tengen didn't know.
It seemed unlikely. Yet, deep in her heart, she still hoped it would happen.
...
"Zenin Ogi, who do you think you are? You think you can do whatever you want here just because you've been authorized by the General Directorate?"
Before Satoshi could speak, Yuki stepped forward, placing herself in front of Zenin Ogi.
Garuda spiraled faintly around her right arm, while her left hand rested casually on the hilt of her Zanpakutō, Zabimaru.
"Does the Jujutsu General Directorate really represent everything?"
Yuki's tone dripped with disdain. Her words showed zero respect for the association's highest governing body.
Yaga and Sekiguchi were momentarily stunned. They hadn't expected Yuki's words to be so sharp.
Everyone knew that Yuki had always disobeyed the General Directorate's orders. But wasn't this level of confrontation a little too direct?
At this moment, those near her could already feel the cursed energy swirling around Garuda. Yuki had completed her Star Rage ritual. She could release it at any time.
(To be continued.)