- So... I'm sorry about the other day. - Gojo says breaking the ice.
- Hmm? - Confused I question.
- When we met I was very rude and pressured you, I shouldn't have done that, sorry. I hope you don't feel that way today when we talk. - He explains leaving me perplexed.
- Hmmm thanks? - I say before the uncomfortable silence returns.
Damn, even though thanks to the Muramasa sword the pain and fatigue from the fight has subsided, my side is bothering me a lot and it's hard to breathe, shit! Besides I think I may have used too much blood on that last attack, I'm a little dizzy, that's not good, maybe I can get Gojo to take me to Shoko before we go to the warden.
- Hmmm Gojo? - I ask while trying to find a more comfortable position.
- Yes? Do you need something? - He asks.
- Actually yes, I got hurt and lost a some blood in the fight, could we stop at Ieiri before I went to talk to the principal? - I question, making the cutest face I can.
- ... I don't see why not! Can I take the opportunity to see your wound? - He asks after a few seconds of silence.
Feeling even more dizzy, I lift the right side of my shirt, showing the burn that runs from my pants to almost the middle of my chest.
- Oh... - The one with white hair speaks with a neutral face.
- Yeah... There's also this cut. - Said while showing my hand, in which I still had to keep control of the blood or I would be bleeding. - And I'm pretty sure I hit the back of my head too. - I speak with a face similar to Satoru's.
- Thanks for letting me know, we'll go to her as soon as we get to school. - The taller warns with a smile.
- Thanks. - I thank.
The rest of the car ride was much smoother and less tense, yet every now and then I could feel Gojo watching me, wondering if it's out of curiosity for the information I have or if it's because my injuries are worse than I thought. ichiji was unsurprisingly quiet the entire ride, the only times I remembered he was there was when he put on a song on the radio and when he let us know we'd arrived.
Getting out of the car, I begin to walk with difficulty, even without the pain of the burn, the loss of blood and difficulty breathing will end up bewildering me. Suddenly I feel a hand on my back, I turn to the side and see the sorcerer with blue eyes holding me, I give him a grateful look and we head towards what I believe is the entrance to a train.
- Let's go by train, we should only take an hour to get to the school, do you think you can handle it? - He asks seriously, surprising me a little.
- I think so, I'm just a little tired, I'll take the opportunity to sleep a little while we travel. - I say with a smile, trying to reassure him.
- Actually, I wanted to ask you a few questions, alright? I have a few things in mind. - He explains hopefully.
- It's not like I have much of a choice, but that's okay. Just wait until we sit down, I'm feeling a little dizzy. - I let him know.
He agrees and we patiently wait for the arrival on our platform, meanwhile Satoru takes the opportunity to play with his cell phone, probably telling Yaga something about something or some new mission. We didn't have to wait long, as we were soon able to board the train, inside we got two places to sit, surprisingly the place was almost empty, only five people, besides us.
- So... What did you want to ask? - I question him.
- Well, first I would like to know how you know about the future. - He says and then looks at me expectantly.
- ... I don't know if I should tell you, I've never told this to anyone... But if one day I'm sleeping and I seem worried, or say incoherent things, don't wake me up, it could be important! - I warn you, it's true, besides that, maybe i can throw him off with this.
- I see... - He murmurs happily. - Well, how long have you been dealing with curses? - He asked.
- When I was five years old I was attacked by a curse, at the time I was alone in a daycare, the owner was talking on the phone, in a room next door. I thought I was going to die that day... Then other curses started to appear, as time went by they appeared more and more powerful. - I clarify.
- Hmmmm, that's unusual... Did anything else important happen when you were a kid? - He asks quite interested.
- Well... I've almost died several times, I keep finding myself in dangerous situations due to curses, besides that I was born with a very fragile body, I had to do a lot of extra training, to be able to keep up with my samurai training, besides that I've already had five heart attacks, including one when I was less than a year old. - I expose.
- Wow, it's like the world is doing everything to kill you, huh?- He jokes a little.
However, now that he mentions it's true, it's like there's a greater being trying to kill me. The amount of cursed energy they put into my body/soul, which I wasn't used to, the huge amounts of curses I keep having to face, how they keep getting stronger, the various accidents I almost died in, the times I my heart stopped, how many times did I have to be hospitalized...
Could it be that my old mother was actually warning me about this and the several times I almost died in my first life, were they already a sign? Should I not exist? Well in this universe I know I shouldn't, but what about the first one I lived in? The God that I always prayed, thanked and asked for things never wanted me alive? Am I a mistake?
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- Hana? Please answer me. - Suddenly I hear Satoru say, he's kneeling in front of me, both hands on my shoulders and blindfold down.
- Ah... Sorry, I think I distanced myself for a moment. Can we stop with the questions now? ... I want to get some rest. - I ask a little distracting.
- Sure! - He agrees, after examining me a bit, probably seeing if I'm really okay. - Just so you know, not only when you're at school, but with me too, you'll be safe. It may sound silly, as from what you said the other day, I could be defeated, but believe me when I say that I do my utmost to protect my students. - The special class sorcerer explains as he sits down again.
- I know... I'm sorry for how I acted last time, I think I'm scared of what's to come. For a long time I believed you were invincible, I think like most people I forgot how human you are... - I said remembering the events in Shibuya and Gojo's past. - If I had at least managed to stop Yuji from eating the finger, things might not have happened, even so maybe he would end up eating at another time, right? After all, that's what Kenjako made him for. - I mumbled as I closed my eyes.
- ...hat...you...mea...na? - I can hear before I lose consciousness.
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Damn it! It's raining a lot, it's likely to turn into a storm if it goes on like this... But if I don't go get it, it's likely I won't get that chapter at another store, the latest ones are selling out very quickly, I mean that part of the manga it is very good. All right, I'll take a chance, I just don't get carried away, buy it and come back quickly. The distance between my house and the store is about twenty minutes, so it will take me at least fifty minutes, almost an hour...
I put on my thick jacket, which every Brazilian has, specific for this time of year, I pull the hood, open the umbrella and without wasting time I head towards the Geek store. It's a store that I really like, it's not that far away, it has cheap prices, it always has recent manga, known or not, as well as some very good classics. At least once a month I go to buy a book there, sometimes I take advantage and look at other things, there are many more things there, such as action figures, some games, those stormtroopers helmets, among many others.
It's great that the shop is open on a day like this, the winds have been so strong lately, some nights my windows keep banging and rattling so hard I think it's going to fall out, if God want it will pass soon. Arriving at my destination, I close the umbrella and open the jacket, the temperature inside is much better than outside, the difference is such that it doesn't even seem like it's winter.
- Excuse me, I'm José Weber and I made a reservation over the phone. - I warned the girl at the cashier.
- One second please. - She said as she started looking for something on the computer. - José Weber who ordered chapter 33 of My Hero Academia? - The girl asks after some time.
- Exactly! It's forty-five reais with ninety-seven cents, correct? - I ask.
- Yes. - She agrees, while I'm already getting my wallet.
- Here. - I said giving her the money.
- Wait a second please, I'll go get it. - The woman warns going to the stock to pick up the book.
I wait patiently until she returns, take the manga, thank her and say goodbye. Before going out into the street, I close my jacket, open my umbrella and hold the item I just bought tight to my chest. The storm has already started, I better run home as soon as possible, shit. I only make it a few steps away from the door before someone bumps into me, sending me backwards, nearly wetting myself.
- Sorry. - Says the young man in front of me.
- No problem, it's normal to. - I can't finish my sentence before the big Geek store sign falls on top of the person who pushed me back, staying where I would have been if I hadn't stopped.
Shit! It's a lot of blood... Is that his arm?!? If he hadn't bumped into me, it would have been me who would have died... It was so fast and I couldn't even hear any noise of a cable coming loose, is the wind really that strong? What do I do?
- Oh my God!!! Somebody call an ambulance! - A female voice shouted behind me.
- I'm already doing it. - Another person screams.
- Please sir, move away, it is not safe to stay so close to the sign, it may end up slipping. - Someone tells me, while helping me to move away from this horrible scene.
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Urgh...
Are we there yet? I no longer feel the rocking of the train. I open my eyes slowly, however a strong light coming from above makes me close them again. Wait! From above? I'm lying down? I try to get up quickly, but a firm hand makes me continue to lie down, a little calmer again I try to look around, luckily I got used to the light a little more and my eyes didn't burn.
Looking around I realize I'm in a infirmary, Shoko is looking at me angrily, or would she be more disappointed? She seems to be talking to someone, but who? Oh! It's Gojo, he looks worried too, damn, did I pass out? My wounds really were worse than I imagined.
- You really need to have a lecture with your students about safety, I'll be overwhelmed if this continues. - The doctor jokes.
- Well the girl, I mean the boy, is not my student yet so... - He jokes along.
- ... What happened? - I ask, still trying to get my bearings.
- You had anemia due to excessive bleeding. - She says cynically.
- But I managed to control the bleed. - Said confused.
- Probably the attack you launched used a lot of blood, besides I'm sure that for a person with heart problems having a bleed is even worse. - She explains to me.
- I see... Sorry Gojo, I should have noticed before that I wasn't well, I already feel better, we can go talk to the principal. - I say getting up a little.
- Don't apologize, it's not your fault. - He says with a soft smile, which almost made me return the gesture.
- He must be fine now, so if you want to see the principal, you can go, I only recommend the boy not to make much effort for a while. - The woman with long brown hair informs her friend.
- Very well, since you said you can go talk, then let's go! - The extremely tall man says, already getting up and helping me to do the same.
As we head towards where we are going to talk, I notice how things really are the same as the anime, being in real life makes it a little different, however I can recognize the buildings, the place is really very beautiful. By coincidence or not, I think we're going to the same room where Yuji did his interview, I hope I don't have to fight a cursed corpse, I'm not in good condition.
Arriving there I see that it really is the same room, the principal is surrounded by the "fluffy dolls", in the dark and empty room, I had never noticed how scary this place is...
- Please have a seat. I believe we all know why we are here, right? - The dark haired man asks.
- Aren't you going to mention that I'm late? - Satoru mentioned fun.
- Yes, to talk about what I know of future events... - I declare seriously, while ignoring what the blindfolded man said.
- Exactly, provided I also want to ask some questions. - The eldest warns. - Why did you never say anything to anyone before, didn't seek help? And why do you want to be a sorceress? - He questions sternly.
- I'll be honest, I didn't think anyone would believe me and I felt more comfortable being the only one with this information, especially since we have traitors among us. - I reveal, noticing the surprise in both adults. - I wish to become a sorcerer, because selfishly I want to protect myself and the people that matter to me. - I confess without fear, because I already know the personality of the director of the school.
- It takes a lot of courage to admit something like that, not everyone reveals their selfish desires, usually hides them in colorful lies. - Masamichi points.
- I see no reason to lie here, besides that it's better for me to make my goals clear, since if I have to choose between the boy who grew up next to me or the sorcerers, my choice was already decided a long time ago. - I answer with all the confidence I have.
The room is in an absurd silence, all the courage I had before is slipping away, despite that I remain firm, I cannot weaken now, nor ever! Without waiting for them to come out of their daydreams or finish processing what I implied with my sentence, Iback to the main subject we came here for.
- Very bad things are coming in the future, I want to prevent as much of them as possible. Special curses have formed a group, they want to wipe out humans and take their place. - I reveal. - Well, that's what the majority want, and that's what they believe they're going to get. - I continue.
- What do you mean by that? - Asks Satoru, as serious as what I just said.
- They are led by Kenjako, a curse older than Ryomen Sukuna, in fact both know each other! It wants to give birth to a new type of Cursed Energy, and therefore a new type of Cursed Spirit, as it believes this will be human evolution. I've even asked for help from the government, using the excuse that cursed energy can be used as a great source of energy. He's currently impersonating... - I find myself unable to finish the sentence, nervous about the reaction Gojo might have.
- Who is he impersonating? - Yaga asks, even more serious than before, in fact the whole room is more tense.
- If I say you will not attack me, correct? It's someone you know. - I say nervously.
- But of course we're not going to attack, no matter who it is, it's not your fault. - The special class sorcerer tries to reassure me.
- The brain-shaped curse stole the body and implanted itself in Suguru Geto. - I say feeling an immense increase of cursed energy.
The awkward silence is restored, I don't dare move, not even an inch, I know I'm not strong enough to protect myself. I already knew this was coming so I'm not surprised nor freaked out by the change, what I'm really worried about is what's next, is he going to yell at me, saying I'm lying? Is Masamichi going to do something? Will they stop believing me?
- Sorry! - The one with white hair speaks a little calmer. - I had said I didn't want to pressure you, yet I did it again. - He clarifies his request for forgiveness.
- Oh, it's okay, but you'd better stop doing that or I'll have another cardiac arrest later this year. Although it is likely that I will, even without you doing it, because of everything that is to come... - I try to lighten the mood a little.
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That was the worst thing I could have said! Why the fuck do I just do shit? I better continue talking more about what's to come, it would be good for the superiors to think that Yuji died, besides that he can train more calmly and he only met Junpei for that. No matter what happens I better save him, I won't let Mahito succeed!
- Several things will happen in a short period of time, the first step for everything was Yuji having become Sukuna's receptacle, in a little while he and - I'm interrupted.
- What does this Kenjako have to do with all this? Back on the train you said something about him having a connection with Itadori-kun, what is it? - Gojo asks impatiently.
- ... He's the one behind it all, orchestrating what's to come. He's even going to betray Sukuna, although he already did that, or is it that he was never on the same side? Urgh, you get the point. - I say awkwardly.
- Yes, please continue, tell everything you know, don't leave anything out. - Yaga demands authoritatively.
- In a few days at the same time that Gojo is out, Yuji, Fushiguro and Kugisaki will be sent on a mission, rescue survivors where there is a cursed womb, unfortunately a special level curse will be formed there, obviously none of them are this strong, so Yuji... - I start counting, take a deep breath and continue. - He will have the unfortunate idea of releasing Sukuna, the curse ends up dead, however for some reason Yuji cannot get control back, Sukuna removes his heart, taking Yuji hostage. Sukuna and Fushiguro face each other, at the right time Yuji returns and ends up dying, however he makes a pact with Ryomen and returns to life, but Gojo does not tell the superiors and trains Yuji in secret. - While I continue to tell the story both men are in complete silence, which continues for a while after I finish counting.
- That is all? - The director of the school asks.
- No, it's just the first part of many, if I'm not mistaken I could divide everything that is to come into nine parts. - I declare, I remembering the arcs of Jujutsu Kaisen.
- I see... Why don't you continue? If we have more information, maybe we can come up with a plan! - Satoru tries to cheer up the mood, however it doesn't work.
- Shortly after the beginning of the secret training you will be attacked by one of the curses of the group that I had said, but he will manage to escape, thanks to the cursed technique of the other curse, their names are Jogo and Hanami, respectively. - I reveal looking at the man addicted to sweets. - Closer to the Kyoto Goodwill Event, which will be when Yuji reveal to be alive, he goes on a mission with Nanami. In this mission things will go wrong, Jumpei will die and Mahito, that motherfuck curse, will manage to escape. - Report with anger and sadness.
- You seem to know and know a lot about curses. - Points Masamichi.
- But of course, I even know their cursed techniques, domain expansions, names, personality and goals! - I say boasting.
- Wow, you really know a lot, can you tell me more about them? - Questions the man with light hair.
- Obvious! But wouldn't you rather I tell you what's to come first? - I ask confused, since it would be better to know the timeline first and then about them.
- Sure! - The palest says.
- Well, after Mahito, comes the Kyoto Goodwill Event, as I mentioned earlier, during the event the director of the Kyoto school will order the students to kill Yuji, luckily Todo won't let them and both become friends, he even teaches some things for Yuji! - I confess happily. - However, Hanami and some curse user start attacking all students! Fortunately, Todo and Yuji manage to beat the curse and if that wasn't enough, Gojo uses the Hollow Technique: Purple! It's incredible, it devastates everything, unfortunately Hanami manages to escape. - Report excitedly.
- Do I have a fan? I mean who wouldn't be a fan of the amazing and powerful Gojo Satoru? - He jokes, possibly giving me a wink under the blindfold, which ends up making me laugh.
- After that what's next? - Questions Yaga in a tired voice.
- If I remember correctly, after that comes... Ah!!! That's when Yuji and Kugisaki will face Eso and kechizu... - I remember sadly.
- Who would they be? - Asks the man who has the best morals in the room. - Hana who are they? - He repeats more coldly after I'm silent for a while.
- They are Cursed Womb: Death Painting... Two of Yuji's nine older half-brothers... All ten are half human and half curse. - I reveal nervously. - All of them are Kenjaku's children/creations, Yuji being the perfect result that monster wanted. - I explain with disgust.
- Why is Itadori-kun considered like that? - Yaga asks.
- ... Because he manages to fulfill his role as a vessel for Sukuna. - I state uncertainly, looking at the man who had asked. - Just letting you know, three of the Cursed Womb: Death Painting will gain a body. They were stolen, along with Sukuna's fingers, which you had kept here at school, during the Kyoto Goodwill Event..- I complement the explanation.
- I see... Is there something else in them? You seem pretty nervous about this whole thing. - Asks Gojo.
- I would like to save them, along with Yuji! - I explain. - They're not bad, in fact all they care about are their brothers, so I'd love it if they weren't killed, I know it's possibly asking a lot, however... - I confess.
- I see... - The creator of the Cursed Corpse says uncertainly.
- You seem to know them very well, don't you? Just like the curses, the students and even a part of the employees here, the visions you had about us showed you enough for you to understand us in an almost intimate way, didn't they? You've developed an attachment to us! - Points Satoru, as if finally realizing something. - I see it now, the way you act makes much more sense, it's like a series! Characters that are finally real. - He declares with that aggressive passive voice of his.
- I... - Uncertain start.
- It's okay, go on. - He demands.
- I'm feeling uncomfortable, I prefer to continue this conversation another day! - I say a little too loudly.
- I think we'd better continue another day, Satoru, why don't you take the new student to the dorm and then come back? - The director rigidly orders the other man, it's not a question.
- Sure, let's go Hana. - Call Gojo.
As soon as I hear him I get up and follow, the walk to the dorms is extremely quiet, in an uncomfortable way, probably more for me than for him. The more we walk, the more you can feel the tension melt away, maybe the strongest sorcerer is finally calming down.
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- Sorry, I acted scary again, didn't I? I said I was going to stop and you even asked me not to... being a kid and being the only one who can save everyone is so scary isn't it? - Gojo asks giving me a friendly smile, even his blindfold was down. - I'll try to be the cool sensei of your visions, I hope the others are also what you expect. And don't worry, we'll make it through this, okay? - He says while patting my head.
- Okay... - I agree more calmly.
- Let's finish talking about this tomorrow, okay? The principal and I will come up with a plan for what's to come. - He reassures me. - We arrived, this will be your room, it's next to Itadori and Megumi. Your uniform must be on the bed, unfortunately I couldn't change the gender, so I had to get an old one, which no one wears anymore, it must be big for you, but I'm sure you'll manage. - My new sensei explains.
I thank him and enter the room, it's very similar to Yuji's... The only differences are that some furniture is in different places and that there are no boxes or air conditioning. The closet continues near the door, on the left side, next to it is the bed turned horizontally, and the desk is on the right side, near the window. Looks like a good place, I'll just need to bring a few things from home, like clothes, my computer, the emergency backpacks with blood and my swords stuff, I don't think there's anything also important that I can bring besides that.
The uniform consists of a very large long shirt with a high collar, baggy pants, a dark brown belt and those weird tights that jujutsu sorcerers wear. I'll see what I can do... The blouse reaches mid-thigh and the cut of the collar reminds me of Nobara's uniform, the pants are so big I couldn't wear them without the belt. I tuck the end of the shirt into my pants and tighten the belt as much as possible, definitely not ideal, but it should do the trick, maybe if I stitch up the sleeves it'll be even better.
So that's it, I'll see if I can find someone, I'm really looking forward to seeing Yuji again, I hope he's ok... What Gojo said made me realize that maybe I've never really seen the other characters from Jujutsu Kaisen, besides of unreachable characters or beings. Like, when I met the Itadoris I couldn't see Wasuke besides a sick old man and Yuji as that cheerful, extremely sociable and very strong boy, which after a while I saw that it wasn't like that, the old man when younger was quite active, he was always going out for walks and was even able to accompany his grandson a little, the youngest was what I expected, however much more socially awkward, luckily I helped him over the years.
It took me a while to accept that they were not what I thought, I believe that only when that happened I start to see them as real people, who have ups and downs, who are not unreachable, they actually have a less fulfilling life than me... I also thought so cynically about the deaths of others, unless that they weren't characters I like, they are real and I know it, so why did I never feel bad about it? Am I such a horrible person or was it me just not seeing them as real people?
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I mean, even in my other life, when I saw tragedies I felt a little bad for the victims, however it was never something that deep, I didn't even think about them for long, so I forgot about them... Damn, I better stop thinking about it, if I don't I'm not going anywhere, besides it's not like I can do much for those deaths, nor are they my fault.
... Wait! Is that Yuji over there?!?!
- YUUUUUUUUJIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!! - I scream extremely happy as I run towards the pink haired boy.
- Huh? Hana! - He exclaims noticing me, while I start to hug him.
- How are you? All good? Have they treated you well? Any injuries? - I start to question, only stopping when he walks away.
- I'm fine, don't worry, what I want to know is how you are. You were already recovering that day and fighting a curse couldn't have helped. - Itadori points worriedly.
- I'm fine, you know how it is. I've suffered worse, don't worry. - I joked with a wink, however it didn't make him feel any better.
- So who is she? - Asks Nobara in an accusatory way.
- Oh my pleasure, my name is Watanabe Hana, I'm Yuji's adoptive brother. - I introduce myself by extending my hand.
- Oh, you must be the new student that Gojo-sensei talked about, it's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Kugisaki Nobara, the girl in that group! - She boasts.
- It's a pleasure to see you again Watanabe-san, I hope you recovered well. - Megumi says ignoring the other two and shaking my hand.
- Equally. - I say with a smile. - I still haven't seen much of the school, do you mind giving me a tour? It would help me a lot. - I ask a little embarrassed.
- Of course! I have a lot to tell you, I'll tell you while I show you. You won't believe what happened. I fought a curse and won!!! - The vessel states happily.
- Actually, I was the one who defeated the curse! Do not take credit for my work. - Kugisaki expose angry.
- Hey, there was another curse on the building, one I exorcised myself. - Reveals Yuji.
- Well, why don't you both tell me your stories while we walk around? - I ask already starting to leave the corridor of the rooms.
The next two hours are the four of us walking around the school, Kugisaki and Yuji fighting, interrupting each other's reports, occasionally Fushiguro saying something and me having fun the whole time. It wasn't until we sat down to rest on the stairs outside the training area that I got a good look at the two teenagers I'd just met. The anime did a great job, I can recognize each one of them, it's like a supreme cosplay... Wait! Are Gumi's eyes green? But in the anime they are dark blue!!!
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I hadn't heard that in manga his eye color is green? If I remember correctly, there really are things that are different between the anime and the manga, could it be that the different things on the day Yuji ate that, happened because I'm in the manga universe? What am I going to do now? I've only seen the anime and seen videos about youtubers talking about the latest arcs, now what?
- Watanabe-san is everything okay? You look quite pale. - Megumi asks seriously.
- Huh? Yeah, don't worry, I think it might be because I haven't had lunch yet. - I explained to them, trying to calm myself down.
- Serious?!?! It's already four in the afternoon! Come on, I'm going to cook something. - Yuji exclaims seriously.
I was forced to eat in front of him, just to make sure I wasn't going to starve, the others took the opportunity to have a snack. It was cool, I haven't felt like this in a while, it's like I'm back in adolescence, sleepovers, being in a small group of friends talking about mundane things, what are we going to study, what have we learned in the last few days, movies that we've seen recently... I missed it more than I thought, it's so peaceful... I wish I could stay like this forever.
The "girl of the team" was the first to leave and go back to her own room, Yuji tried to invite the emo to have a pajama party, however he obviously rejected it, I decided to accept. We took a futon that Itadori had found in one of the boxes the other day, it has being clean and having been in the sun for a while, I decided it was good to be used, as I still hadn't brought any of my things from home, I had to lie down with the uniform.
However, no matter what I did, I couldn't sleep, not yet. I waited until I was sure my little brother was sleeping and turned to face him, it's now or never, I'm not sure when the cursed womb mission will happen, so I better talk to Sukuna soon... However, this It's a one-way street, isn't it? If I can get an alliance with him...
This is an evil I need to do, to protect myself and them... It's not like I'm asking him to kill crowds or I'm helping him to do it, I'm just protecting myself and those I care about. Okay, I've mentally prepared myself for this a while ago, just stick with what I planned.
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