Moments before.
While the Jujutsu Sorcerers were focused on the fierce battle in Shinjuku, Eiji wandered from one colony to another, searching for Kenjaku. He knew time was not on their side. Seeing the broadcast showing Satoru and Sukuna at the climax of their fight, his heart sank.
With Agito's destruction, Mahoraga wouldn't last much longer.
"No good, I'm running out of time!"
Should he leave the task of stopping Kenjaku to Yuta and the others, while he rushed to help his cousin before Sukuna unleashed Slash That Cuts The World?
However, as doubt enveloped him, something happened. Through Kenbunshoku Haki, his sensing radius caught Kenjaku's presence, who was sitting leisurely on a tree, seemingly chattering to his prey. Luck finally favored Eiji.
"I don't have much time. Do it in one attack."
After saying that, his body leaped, launching towards Kenjaku at supersonic speed. In a lightning-fast movement, Eiji drew his katana from his storage ring.
*WHOOSH!*
Kenjaku, who initially didn't realize something was wrong, suddenly felt a sharp wind hit him.
"Hm?"
He turned his head, but it was too late.
*PU-CHI!*
Kenjaku's body was decapitated in an instant. His head rolled on the ground, his eyes still wide open, confusion clearly depicted. His headless body collapsed slowly. However, even in such a state, he didn't die immediately.
'Kamiki Eiji?! Why? Wasn't he dead? Even if it's really him, his Cursed Energy is enormous, how could I not sense it?'
"You... How are you still alive?" Kenjaku asked curiously.
Eiji looked at him expressionlessly, his eyes flashing coldly.
"The answer is simple. I never died in the first place. That's all."
He brushed the blood off his katana, his steps calm yet menacing.
Eiji stared coldly at Kenjaku, his gaze as sharp as the katana in his hand.
"Sorry, I have urgent business. I don't have time to chat with you."
"So, from the beginning, you planned this?"
Kenjaku chuckled, even without a head, his voice sounded mocking.
"..."
Eiji didn't answer. To be honest, he felt giving Kenjaku a quick death was too good for him. However, he didn't have time to vent his deep hatred for this mastermind of chaos. Time was the most precious thing now.
"So... Too bad. I was only halfway through... But remember, my will will still be passed on!"
Suddenly, Kenjaku's headless body exploded with immense energy, releasing countless Cursed Spirits. They scattered like a storm, howling wildly, destroying everything around them. With the death of the user of the Cursed Spirit Manipulation Technique, the Cursed Spirits he had subdued would lose control and rampage.
Eiji only frowned but showed no signs of panic. Then, he teleported using the Limitless Technique. Now he could freely use his Innate Technique without worrying about Kenjaku noticing.
*WHOOSH!*
❀❀❀
At Gojo Satoru's allies' location, the atmosphere that was initially joyful, thinking victory was a certainty, turned tense when Cursed Energy suddenly appeared. Eiji appeared without warning, causing many people to immediately go on alert.
"Who is he?!" Higuruma exclaimed cautiously.
"Enemy?!" Hana looked confused because the other party's appearance was somewhat similar to Gojo Satoru.
However, Panda, Toge, Kasukabe, and the Jujutsu High affiliation's expressions changed drastically.
"Eiji, it's really you?" Panda exclaimed in shock.
Eiji nodded slightly without a smile.
"No time to explain." His eyes shifted to Maki beside Nino: "Maki, I'll leave the explanation to you."
"Nino, wait just a little longer."
Seeing the anxiety in Nino's eyes, Eiji showed a gentle smile.
Inevitably, those who knew him always had a cold expression, they were shocked to see this expression.
Before anyone could ask further, Eiji turned to Yuta.
"Yuta, let's go."
"Okay, I've been waiting for this."
Yuta placed his hand on Eiji's shoulder. In an instant, the two disappeared.
Back with the group of allies, the atmosphere was silent for a moment before Kasukabe finally spoke.
"Maki, what's really going on here? I'm sure that's Kamiki Eiji."
Maki sighed deeply, closing her eyes for a moment to gather her thoughts.
"It's a long story..."
She muttered irritably. "But in short, yes, that's him. And now he's leaving all this explanation to me."
"So, he's still alive... But how?" Panda asked, his eyes sparkling.
"Salmon?" Toge asked.
"Let's talk about this later. Gojo-sensei's victory is just around the corner."
Not wanting to bother, Maki changed the subject.
❀❀❀
Eiji left Yuta in the forest, letting him handle the rampaging Cursed Spirits. Next, he teleported to Shinjuku.
He appeared on the Shinjuku battlefield, amidst the debris and ruins created by the fierce battle between Satoru and Sukuna.
His pupils contracted as he sensed how dangerous the Dismantle unleashed by Sukuna was through Kenbunshoku Haki.
"No good!"
Undoubtedly, it was an enhanced version of Dismantle. In other words, Slash That Cuts The World.
The target of Slash That Cuts The World encompasses space, existence, and the world itself. However, Satoru didn't know this and thought it was just ordinary Dismantle. Therefore, instead of dodging, he relied on Infinity to block it. As a result, Slash That Cuts The World sliced him in two and killed him.
*WHOOSH!*
In a fraction of a second, Eiji shot towards Satoru at an almost invisible speed, pushing him hard out of the path of the attack.
*SWOOSH!*
At the same time, Slash That Cuts The World glided past where they stood, slicing the skyscraper behind them in two. The perfect cut was as if the world itself was separated by an invisible blade.
"Eiji?!"
Initially, Satoru was surprised that someone was interfering in his battle. However, after seeing that it was his cousin who was thought to have died a year ago, his anger vanished and was replaced by joy.
"I knew you were still alive! Where have you been all this time? Do you know Kosaki was very sad to hear about your death?"
"Sorry, Satoru Nii-san. There's a reason why I had to hide."
"Forget it, let's talk about this later after I defeat Sukuna."
Sukuna: "😐"
'This young man also has Six Eyes? As far as I know, it's impossible for two bearers of Six Eyes to be alive at the same time... Wait, Fushiguro Megumi knows this person.'
Sukuna frowned because his sudden attack failed. He was very confident that Slash That Cuts The World would kill the unprepared Satoru. Taking advantage of the moment they were both chatting, he accessed Megumi's memories.
'Kamiki Eiji, Gojo Satoru's cousin, the youngest Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerer...'
There wasn't much information about Eiji in Megumi's memory. After all, the two rarely interacted.
'This is troublesome. Based on Fushiguro Megumi's memories, Kamiki Eiji's Innate Technique is Limitless Technique, just like Gojo Satoru. Whatever, as long as they're not wary, Slash That Cuts The World can easily kill them.'
Sukuna remained confident, the addition of one person didn't change the outcome of the battle. That's what he thought.