Chapter 111 – Can Chapter 99 Win?
Why do I feel that Mr. Mahito is a good person?
“If I say it was me who did it, what will you do?”
In the dim and narrow alleyway, the blue-haired man with horizontal and vertical stitches on his face turned around with a smile.
“Are those three people special to you?”
Is it because he killed those three bullies?
“Are you nervous?”
The cold sensation from the operating table climbed up his spine to the back of his head, and a gentle yet magnetic voice reached his ears.
“Don’t worry; nothing bad will happen. Although it didn’t start out smoothly, after several practices, I’ve become quite adept at this soul transformation.”
So, the practice involves using humans as materials.
“Do you want revenge? Then go ahead. Whatever Junpei wants, I’ll approve of everything you do.”
Does this mean he’s telling me to kill for revenge?
Flashes of memories swirled in his mind until a hand waved in front of him.
“Junpei? Junpei!”
Yoshino Junpei looked dazed at the approaching Itadori Yuuji, and the steady sound of the car engine returned to his ears.
“Huh?” He regained focus, “W-what? Yuuji?”
“Why did you suddenly space out?”
“It’s nothing…,” Yoshino Junpei shook his head, trying to force a smile, but his eyes were sincere with gratitude, “Thank you for all your help.”
“No problem, beating up someone like that feels great,” Itadori Yuuji scratched his head and smiled.
“In any case, Junpei-san, be more cautious. While based on my experience, this Special Grade Cursed Spirit named Mahito might just leave you alone, given that you aren’t some failed reject, he might come back. Be more careful.”
Snow之下 Yukinoshita reminded him, then recited a string of numbers: “This is Mr. Ijichi’s number. Memorize it. If anything happens, contact him immediately, and we will rush over.”
“Of course, prioritize your personal safety. If they find you, follow their instructions initially,” she instructed, “Got that, Junpei-san?”
“Yes, understood.”
“Snow之下 senpai is so dependable.” Itadori Yuuji leaned back relaxedly on the backseat, sighing, “More so than teacher Satoru Gojo.”
“Satoru Gojo?” Junpei asked curiously, “Is he unreliable?”
“He isn’t exactly unreliable. Gojo is incredibly powerful, but he gives off a very laid-back vibe.”
Ijichi nodded along from the driver’s seat.
“But Lin Qi said Gojo can’t beat him,” Itadori Yuuji mused, rubbing his chin, “Ugh, I can’t picture that clash.”
“Lin Qi really fought Gojo?”
“Yeah, Lin Qi won,” Snow之下 Yukinoshita answered without hesitation, having watched the entire battle between Lin Qi and Gojo from the VIP seats.
“Oh? Did senpai witness their battle firsthand?” Yuuji’s curiosity flared, “I asked teacher Gojo about that before, but his response was quite ambiguous.”
Speaking of which, Itadori Yuuji recalled the scene.
“Now, if Gojo and Mr. Lin Qi fight, who do you think would win?” Yuuji asked curiously.
“Mm, if that guy gets serious, I imagine it could be tricky,” Gojo pondered.
“Worried?”
“Who knows?” Gojo smirked mysteriously.
“I saw it. After all, Lin Qi used my body at the time.”
“Huh? What does that mean?” Yuuji asked puzzled.
During Sukuna’s occupation of Yuuji, Yuuji himself was unconscious, thus missing the scene where Lin Qi fought Sukuna in Yukinoshita’s body, naturally not witnessing Lin Qi’s incarnation through the system.
“My and Lin Qi’s situation was similar to yours and Sukuna’s,” the girl sighed, explaining.
“Really?” Yuuji paused, then suddenly recalling something, “Now I get it! When teacher Gojo mentioned an old schoolmate like myself, he was talking about senpai Yukinoshita!”
“Why is senpai Yukinoshita trapped within Lin Qi, a good person, while I ended up being possessed by Sukuna, such a heinous entity?” He howled in pain.
For the first time, Itadori Yuuji felt this world was unfair.
Yukinoshita had no idea how to answer. On their first meeting, she had also heard from Lin Qi that he was like Sukuna.
Wait, appearing on one’s face all out of the blue…is that considered a meeting or what?
After his lament, Itadori Yuuji soon put aside the issue as he grew more curious about Lin Qi and Gojo’s power.
“So, did Lin Qi win?”
“Mm, I think so. Teacher Gojo was covered in wounds back then.”
Recalling the events, Yukinoshita couldn’t help but marvel at Gojo’s strength.
Normally, a sorcerer would die under non-stop blade attacks, yet Gojo maintained mobility and even responded logically.
“How did Lin Qi win? Did Gojo’s notorious technique break?”
“He won during a domain battle causing Gojo’s technique to fail, thus being forced to endure attacks passively.”
“Fail?”
Hearing a new term, Yuuji displayed a look of confusion and exasperation.
“That means temporarily losing ability to use natural techniques.”
“I see.”
Yuuji nodded, yet still found it hard to believe, imagining Gojo’s domain as unfathomable as a universe, easily shattering the Special Grade Cursed Spirit’s domain.
He couldn’t fathom visualizing Gojo in defeat.
Yoshino Junpei listened silently, comprehending none but feeling immersed in the serene atmosphere he had longed for.
Time passed quietly, till the car eased to a stop. Ijichi spoke up:
“Looks like we are at your place, Junpei-san.”
“Ah, almost there.” Junpei regained composure with a sheepish expression, “Thanks for seeing me home.”
“It was nothing, really.”
“Then, I’m heading home.” Junpei stepped out, saying farewell.
“Junpei?” A soft female voice called out. A middle-aged woman, carrying dinner ingredients, stopped beside the car.
“Mom, you’re home too?” Junpei stared at his mother, Nagi Yoshino, surprised.
“New friend?” Nodding, Nagi peered into the car.
“Greetings! I’m a new friend of Junpei’s. My name is Yuuji Itadori!”
Snow之下 Yukinoshita and Ijichi nodded at her.
“Haha, your friend’s interesting,” Nagi chuckled, “Want to join us for dinner?”
“No, thanks. I plan to check on Lin Qi’s findings,” Yukinoshita politely declined.
As a mere driver, Ijichi of course accepted the invitation.
“What about you, Yuuji? Want to come over for dinner?”
Gulp~
Covering his timely stomach, Yuuji replied with a courteous smile.
“Please take care of me!”
放学后，成为一名咒术师：
放学后
