Mount Fuji plays a significant role in Japanese culture and history. It is considered a sacred mountain in Shinto religion.
Being the highest mountain in Japan with a height of 3,776 meters, it is one of the most famous icons in the country. Despite being an active volcano, Mount Fuji's eruptions are relatively rare.
Its breathtaking natural beauty makes Mount Fuji a popular tourist destination, with climbing to the summit being a favorite activity for tourists during the summer season.
Currently, among the climbers, there are three figures with peculiar appearances, yet what is surprising is that no one pays attention to them as if unaware of their presence.
If Eiji were here, he would immediately recognize their identities.
A man dressed like a monk with stitches on his head.
Kenjaku possessing Geto Suguru's body.
A youth with a patched-up face, long bluish-gray hair flowing past his neck, and stitches all over his body making him appear as if stitched together.
Special Grade Cursed Spirit representing humanity's hatred towards each other, Mahito.
And the last individual, the most peculiar among them. With black lines all over her body, she has a head resembling a helmet that doesn't cover her teeth, branches in place of where her eyes should be, two zigzag black lines on her face, and a larger flower on her left shoulder.
Special Grade Cursed Spirit representing humanity's fear of natural disasters on land, Hanami.
The three dangerous individuals walk among other tourists as if enjoying the New Year holiday.
"Hey, Geto, there are a lot of humans here~ can I play with them?"
Acting like a child, Mahito seems excited.
"Don't cause trouble, Mahito. You can play after we recruit 'that person'." Kenjaku says with a thin smile.
"Be patient, Mahito. What Geto said is true, we shouldn't attract the attention of Jujutsu Sorcerers." Hanami, like an elder sister, persuades her mischievous younger brother.
"Tchhh~ because Hanami said so~"
Putting his hand behind his head, Mahito cancels his plan to transfigure everyone here.
"Hey, are Gojo Satoru and Kamiki Eiji really as strong as you described?"
Although Hanami is silent, she shares Mahito's curiosity.
"Of course, I'm not lying. Aside from Gojo Satoru, who is the strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer of the modern era, Kamiki Eiji is no less than him. It's just that he rarely displays his power in public. Even in the Hyakki Yakou incident in Shinjuku last year, he didn't participate."
"If we use Sukuna's Finger analogy to describe Kamiki Eiji's strength, he's equivalent to fifteen or sixteen Sukuna Fingers."
Kenjaku has long been observing the bearer of the Six Eyes, especially Kamiki Eiji, who is an Irregular.
Normally, it's impossible to have two Six Eyes bearers in the same era. But impossibility has arisen!
In his long lifespan, this is the first time he has seen this.
"Wow, that strong?! Gojo Satoru is already a tough obstacle to overcome, and now there's Kamiki Eiji who is not weaker than him. Is the Gojo Family full of monsters?"
Mahito can't help but be amazed.
According to Geto Suguru's (Kenjaku's) assessment of his own strength and Hanami's based on Sukuna's Fingers, his strength is equivalent to seven Sukuna Fingers, while Hanami is equivalent to eight Sukuna Fingers.
"Therefore, before facing Gojo Satoru, we must get rid of Kamiki Eiji. Otherwise, our plan cannot succeed if there are two people around."
Kenjaku leads the two Special Grade Cursed Spirits up the summit of Mount Fuji.
"How do you deal with the two of them?" Hanami, who didn't speak much, asked.
"To handle Gojo Satoru, I will use this." From the Storage Ring on his finger, Kenjaku took out a Rubik's Cube-sized box.
He had to admit that Kamiki Eiji had higher creativity compared to other Limitless Technique users. Although they were enemies, he admired the other party's creations.
"What's that? Doesn't it seem like there's something special about that box?" Mahito asked skeptically.
"It's a Special Grade Cursed Object, Prison Realm. It contains barriers capable of sealing anything or anyone inside an unavoidable pocket dimension. With this, we will seal Gojo Satoru."
"Hmm~ sounds impressive, let me see it."
Without waiting for Kenjaku's response, Mahito took the Prison Realm from his hand and played with it.
Of course, since he didn't know the activation method, it was no different from a regular box in his hands. Then, he returned the Prison Realm to Kenjaku.
"Geto, since you already have a method to deal with Gojo Satoru, how do you plan to deal with Kamiki Eiji?" Hanami asked.
"Let's discuss this after all members are present."
The smile never fades from Kenjaku's face.
After that, the three of them climb until they reach the summit of Mount Fuji.
"It should be here."
Not long after Kenjaku says that, the ground trembles violently, and suddenly a burst of lava shoots towards them.
Hanami raises her hand, and instantly dozens of thick trees emerge from the ground as a shield.
*BOOM*
The lava flow crashes into the trees, causing an explosion.
"Oi, you! Why did you save humans!"
An angry voice echoes from where the lava originated.
Next, a humanoid figure appears in front of them.
The figure has a hunched posture holding a staff, and its head is shaped like a volcano. It has pale gray skin, a cycloptic eye, two holes on the side of its head functioning as ears, and black teeth.
Special Grade Cursed Spirit representing humanity's fear and negative relationship with volcanoes and related fire disasters, Jogo!
"Hi, your welcome is very warm! I like it! My name is Mahito, what's yours name?"
Mahito waves his hand with a friendly attitude.
"Jogo."
The figure introduces itself.
In the presence of other Cursed Spirits, Jogo can get along well with fellow Cursed Spirits.
"I'm Hanami, nice to meet you, Jogo."
Without showing hostility, Hanami removes the trees on her own initiative.
"Why are Cursed Spirits with humans? Humans are creatures made of lies pretending to hide their true nature with the positive emotions they display. Don't be fooled by their words!"
Jogo earnestly warns Hanami and Mahito.
"Don't worry, Geto is a reliable comrade."
Mahito has long known that Geto Suguru (Kenjaku) harbors ill intentions towards them. Furthermore, he can see the depths of human souls, but he pretends to trust them.
Regardless, their collaboration is indeed very beneficial for them as Newly Born Cursed Spirits.
"Jogo, at least give Geto a chance to speak."
"Fine... Ah, do as you please! Humans, speak quickly, my time is precious."
Under the persuasion of fellow Cursed Spirits, Jogo no longer acts aggressively though still arrogant.
"Thank you for the opportunity, I'm sure you won't regret it."
Next, Kenjaku explains his plan to annihilate humanity.
Jogo, who believes that Cursed Spirits are the true humans and they are the ones to inherit the earth, is interested in the plan.
As a result, he agrees to join Kenjaku's group.