Chapter 128: Chapter 116 – The Panda Spoke!
“The High School of the Curse Technique is actually composed of two schools; one being the Tokyo Metropolitan High School of Curse Technique, and the other being the Kyoto Prefectural High School of Curse Technique.”
While showing everyone around the expansive campus, Satoru Gojo explained.
The Tokyo Metropolitan campus was built amidst woodland hills, with buildings primarily being traditional wooden houses.
“The relationship between the two schools? Well, let’s just say it’s quite subtle.”
“Huh? Aren’t they sister schools?” Hachiman Hikigaya questioned in doubt.
“It’s true that they are indeed sister schools, but the principal over at Kyoto, well, he’s not all there,” said Gojo, tapping his head.
Thinking about the old man who still played rock music despite his age, his face twisted in disgust immediately.
“I wish that old coot would just get buried already,” Gojo said without holding back.
Would the others consider this appropriate?
All three younger ones silently complained in their hearts.
Lin Qi chuckled, “Looks like the troubles you wizards have are pretty big, quite funny.”
“True, if I could, I’d kill all those stubborn, narrow-minded old-timers,” said the white-haired man with his hands spread out.
“Not bad, after they’re gone, support your own people up,” Li Qi approved.
Hearing Lin Qi and Gojo discuss, Yukinoshita Yukino’s group couldn’t help but change expressions repeatedly; these two discussed casually as they planned to flip the Curse Technique world upside down.
More alarming, they had the capability to do so.
“Bro, are all curse technicians like that?” Komachi whispered again.
“…It might just be them,” Hachiman Hikigaya struggled to explain.
“Pityfully, there aren’t talents for this currently,” sighed Gojo hopelessly, “So I want to personally cultivate a new batch.”
When mentioning students, he showed a renewed smile, expressing high expectations, “They are the future of the Curse Technique world!”
“So, where are Youru’s students?” asked Lin Qi.
“Probably training on the playground, preparing for the upcoming exchange meeting with Kyoto Sisterhood,” Gojo smirked.
“Kyoto Sisterhood Exchange?” Yukinoshita Yukino heard an interesting term.
“It’s when the students from the two schools compete against each other to advance each other’s spell techniques, somewhat akin to school sports festivals,” Gojo smiled to explain.
“That’s definitely not just regular sports, right?” Hikigaya mocked jokingly.
“Do curse sorcerers do anything apart from fighting in this sports festival?”
The white-haired man grinned, although Hikigaya could only see his smirking mouth due to his eye patch.
After suddenly realizing something, Gojo raised a finger excitedly, “Since Lin Qi is a teacher at Tokyo High School, you two count as students from that school. Interested in joining?”
“I’m afraid my strength is insufficient,” Hikigaya immediately refused.
“Don’t mind it, since you’re just here to observe,” waved Gojo.
Hachiman twitched slightly, muttering in his heart.
“And you, Yukinoshita?” Gojo looked at the black-haired girl.
Yukinoshita did not answer immediately, rather she first sought Rinn’s opinion.
The latter stared at the white-haired man disdainfully, “Again, targeting my people? Don’t get too cocky, Snowy!”
“Ah, don’t be so harsh. We’re already colleagues, let’s get along amicably?” Gojo reassured.
“No way,” Rinn dismissed outright.
“Sorry Mr. Gojo, I refuse,” Yukinoshita followed suit.
Gojo stretched his arms in frustration, “Ah, what a pity, I thought you could scare those old fellows.”
“Others than Yo, suspected hosts for Sukuna appeared, even mastered his sword technique. If the oldies knew about you, they’d be in a fright,” his tone was regretful.
As they chattered, the atmosphere between Rinn and Gojo swung between jovial banter and tense moments. For Yukinoshita who knew Rinn’s mannerisms, it wasn’t much trouble. However, the Hikigayas were left in awe.
Fortunately, they reached the playground without a fight.
From afar, they saw a high ponytailed girl sparring with Fushiguro, while others sat watching.
“Heya~ Look this way!” Gojo cupped his hands and called out loudly, “I brought friends!”
Yoju first turned around, happily waving upon seeing Rinn and Yukinoshita, “Oh! Teacher Rinn and senior Yukinoshita!”
“Who’s that?” Kugisaki looked back, puzzled, “Why does that name sound familiar?”
“From the youth detention mission last time!” reminded Yoju.
“Oh yeah, I remember, it’s that person also a host, and Fu said she was charming,” Kugisaki realized.
In that mission, she was forced offstage early due to her injuries, missing seeing Yukinoshita and later Lin Qi.
As they talked, Rinn’s group approached.
“Hi hi! Let me introduce our Grade 1 & 2 students!”
Gojo slipped behind Youju and started introducing to Rinn.
“Yoju Yuuji! Sucuna’s host! Yukinoshita and Rinn should know quite well.”
“Osu! I’m Yuuji! Pleased to meet you!” The pink boy greeted with a friendly smile.
Gojo grabbed Fushiguro, who glared indignantly from the grip, “Fushiguro Megumi! A Grade 2 sorcerer, top tier even in the second year!”
“Greetings,” Fushiguro nodded reluctantly.
“Kugisaki Nobara! Female and exceptional talent, top of the Grade 1 class!”
“Yo, everyone,” Kugisaki greeted warmly.
“Shibuji Masami! A Grade 2 Curse Tool user, and though a Grade 4, she shouldn’t be underestimated,” Gojo patted the black-haired ponytailed girl who sparred with Fushiguro.
“Are these new Grade 1s?” Shibuji straightforwardly sized up.
“Togumegara Azuma! A spellcaster, a准 Grade 4, cannot speak normally because of spell influence, using onigiri filling as a substitute instead,” Gojo introduced.
“Seaweed!” nodded the silver-haired youth.
“And last, let’s welcome PANDA!” Gojo opened his arms wide, encompassing the non-human amongst them, “As you can see, it’s a panda!”
Can pandas even become Curse Technicians?
This revelation had Hachiman and Komachi raising a question mark, this journey truly broadened their horizons.
Upon seeing students, Yukinoshita focused intently on the panda, barely acknowledging others, her eyes flickering and swallowing saliva, trying hard to suppress some desire.
“Hello.” PANDA waved a clumsy panda paw.
Yukinoshita widened her eyes in disbelief.
The panda spoke!
