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Minoru saw Megumi’s wavering.
From his understanding of Megumi, he wouldn’t make a move next.
And what he had to do next was to win over Megumi.
To fight Muzan, having more people was always better than being alone.
Moreover, Megumi also had a good teacher, Gojo Satoru.
If he won him over, it would be equivalent to indirectly winning over Gojo Satoru.
If all went well, this would be an insurance policy for this trip to Mount Kumotori.
“I am going to Tokyo next to save a kind family.
To prevent an impending tragedy.”
‘Go to Tokyo to save people?’
Megumi was now starting to truly believe what Minoru had said.
Otherwise, why wouldn’t he kill him after such an offense?
He hadn’t even killed his Shikigami.
Minoru continued, “I am going to save people.
Yet you are here, ready to use Cursed Energy against us because of a cold, impersonal mission.”
“Why is that?”
“If you don’t want to see good people suffer, then continue summoning your Shikigami.
We’ll fight a match.
The winner leaves, the loser stays.”
Although he knew Megumi likely wouldn’t strike, Minoru had still been cautious just now.
The so-called “Binding Vow” just now was merely his unilateral self-restraint, Megumi had not participated at all.
Usually, Binding Vow is used for Cursed Technique enhancement.
For example, Sukuna used various Binding Vows to enhance himself in the original series.
If violated, the most that happens is the borrowed power is retracted.
There are no other repercussions.
Minoru gained no benefit from the Binding Vow, so violating it naturally incurred no punishment.
Another type of Binding Vow is one established with another person.
This type of Binding Vow requires both parties to explicitly establish it together.
If the contract content is violated, the punishment is uncertain, making the risk particularly high.
In Minoru’s rhetoric just now, the Binding Vow was all centered around himself, without Megumi’s participation.
Therefore, this so-called Binding Vow was invalid from the start.
Minoru added, “You don’t have to believe my empty words.
But do you believe what you see with your own eyes?”
“You can come with me and see for yourself. The source of this chapter is g.com.
You can see whether I am creating a disaster or preventing one.
You can see if the ‘world’s injustice’ I speak of is just an excuse.
You can see if I am truly the ‘enemy’ you must risk your life, perhaps even summoning Mahoraga, to stop here.”
Every word Minoru spoke pierced Megumi’s most sensitive and painful weakness.
Yes…
wasn’t his original intention to protect kind people like his sister and the boy?
But what was he doing just now?
Confronting a stranger indiscriminately just to retrieve a potential Cursed Object?
And subconsciously wanting to strike an innocent person?
Creating a world where good people are equal and happy was one of the main reasons Megumi became a Jujutsu Sorcerer.
Minoru’s words resonated with him, drawing him in entirely.
Megumi remained stunned for a full ten seconds.
The hostility and vigilance in his eyes slowly dissipated amidst intense internal struggle.
The Cursed Energy within his body calmed down, settling at a level of alertness.
The fallen Nue transformed into a shadow and reintegrated into Megumi’s own shadow.
Minoru’s words were correct.
If innocent people died because of his suspicion and hesitation, what would his pursuit of a “world where good people are happy” even mean?
He couldn’t dismiss the thoughts arising within him nor could he allow Minoru—a Special Grade powerhouse, potentially holding Sukuna’s Finger and suspected of being a Curse User—to act alone.
He tightly clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, making a difficult decision.
“I’ll go with you.”
“If I find you playing any tricks, I will eliminate you, even if it kills me.”
Although it sounded like impotent rage.
Minoru did not mind.
“Fine.”
Although Yuji was confused by the conversation, when he heard phrases like “saving a family” and “preventing tragedy,” his eyes shone.
“I want to save people too.
I also want to become as strong as Shibata-san.”
Yuji clenched his fists, his gaze incredibly resolute.
Looking at the purity in his eyes, Minoru smiled.
His gaze shifted to Wasuke.
“This is a very dangerous matter.
If your grandfather agrees, then I have no objection.”
He sighed and patted Yuji on the shoulder.
“Yuji…
If you want to go, then go.”
He glanced at Megumi beside him, seemingly implying something.
“Go and see, confirm with your own eyes, judge with your own heart.
The world is not black and white, and neither are people.
Don’t let enthusiasm cloud your judgment, and don’t let appearances deceive you.”
“But remember firmly what I told you before.
You must become the person you want to be, surrounded by many people.”
“Strength is not for you to play the hero.
It is so that, at critical moments, you can protect what you want to protect and shoulder the responsibilities you choose to bear.”
“I understand, Grandpa.”
Seeing his grandfather’s solemn expression, Yuji nodded vigorously.
“Go on, you brat.
Don’t embarrass me.”
Only then did Wasuke let go, step back half a pace and wave his hand.
“Rest assured, Itadori-san.
I will watch over Itadori.
I won’t let him mess around.” Minoru nodded, promising solemnly.
“All actions must follow my command.”
“Understood!”
Itadori nodded, clenched his fists, and bounced in place.
Megumi snorted, offering no objection, tacitly accepting this temporary chain of command.
After bidding farewell to Wasuke, the group strode out of the hospital room.
Before leaving, Wasuke slipped Yuji a bank card for his expenses on the road.
Passing the nurses’ station, Minoru casually mentioned the hospital room’s condition to a nurse and deliberately put the bill under Megumi’s name.
This was a matter concerning the Jujutsu world, so making the Jujutsu world pay for damages was perfectly reasonable.
Not long after the three left the hospital, a taxi arrived.
“Driver!
Stop the car!”
“To Sendai Station, thank you.”
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After getting in the car, Minoru looked out the window and began to ponder.
What exactly should he do to save Tanjiro’s family from Muzan?