7:15 PM.
The bullet train arrived in Sendai Station.
Minoru stretched and walked out of the station.
He hailed a taxi, stating the address.
Sugisawa Hospital.
This was the hospital where Itadori Yuji’s grandfather, Itadori Wasuke, was staying.
Sitting in the taxi, Minoru tapped his knees unconsciously as he pondered in his heart.
Regarding the reason for gray avatars, now only one final piece of key evidence is missing.
And this key evidence lies with Itadori Yuji’s grandfather, Itadori Wasuke.
‘If Itadori Wasuke is still alive, then that proves that the timeline of this world is advancing steadily based on the original story’s opening plot.’
‘Then, relying on the advantage of knowing the plot in advance, I will become stronger at an extremely fast pace.’
But if Itadori Wasuke is not here, or has already micked the bucket, then the situation will be completely different.
That would mean this might be an extremely chaotic and terrifying world where nothing can be predicted.
Monsters attack today, and humanity’s order burns away tomorrow.
Everything now depends on whether Itadori Wasuke is here or not.
Moreover, regarding plundering Sukuna’s finger, going to see Itadori Wasuke is undoubtedly the optimal solution with the highest efficiency and lowest risk.
Going to the high school Yuji attends and trying to find the finger together with Megumi from Jujutsu High would absolutely be the worst strategy.
According to the plot Minoru was familiar with, the finger is highly likely not in the school’s box at this moment.
Instead, it is in Yuji’s hands.
…
The taxi fare was very expensive, making Minoru grit his teeth in frustration as he paid.
A distance of less than two kilometers cost him nearly two thousand yen.
If the return trip to Tokyo was included, then this one hundred thousand yen credit card probably wouldn’t have much left.
‘How am I going to pay this month’s rent?’
Inside the hospital, the smell of disinfectant permeated the air.
In his memory, Itadori Wasuke was staying in Room 301.
After acquiring [Scholar], Minoru felt that his memory had gotten better.
He could easily recall many details from various anime.
“Hello, I’m looking for Itadori Wasuke in 301.”
Minoru said with a faint smile, looking at the young nurse.
“You’re looking for Itadori-san?
He shouldn’t be resting yet at this time.”
Itadori Wasuke is still here!
As long as it’s not just a coincidence of names, it can basically be confirmed that the current timeline hasn’t been messed up.
Minoru maintained the calm on his face, suppressing the corners of his lips that kept wanting to turn upward.
After thanking the nurse, he arrived in front of Room 301.
Taking a deep breath and adjusting his facial expression, he knocked on the door.
“Please come in.” An old voice came from inside the room.
Minoru pushed the door open and entered.
An elderly man with a thin figure and a pale face was leaning against the raised hospital bed.
He was panting slightly, clearly suffering from the torment of his illness.
It really is Itadori Wasuke himself!
This is something worth being happy about.
Now let’s see if Sukuna’s finger is really in Yuji’s hands.
“Who are you?” Itadori Wasuke on the hospital bed looked at Minoru vigilantly.
“Hello, Itadori-san, sorry to bother you.” Minoru greeted him politely.
“My name is Shibata Minoru, from the Tokyo Paranormal Research Association.
The situation is urgent, so I’ll keep it brief.”
“We know that your grandson, Itadori Yuji, took a wooden box from his school.
That is an extremely dangerous special grade cursed object.” Minoru spoke very quickly, his voice urgent.
“Dangerous sealed object?
What kind of nonsense are you spouting, kid!?” Itadori Wasuke’s gaze was sharp, his brows furrowed, and his tone was full of hostility.
“It’s not nonsense!”
Minoru emphasized his tone, locking eyes with Itadori Wasuke, and continued, “That thing is recorded as a special grade cursed object.
Once opened, it will emit strong negative energy and attract a large number of unclean things.
Everything around it will be in danger, and it might even lead to loss of life Please, you must believe what I say.”
“And…
I can feel it.
You must have also come into contact with something similar.
Or…
a person.
I can feel that kind of aura from you.”
Once these words were spoken, Itadori Wasuke’s expression changed, as if he had recalled something.
Observing the subtle change in his eyes, Minoru continued to up the ante.
He knew that Itadori Wasuke was not simple.
It was mentioned that he was Sukuna’s brother’s reincarnation.
Itadori Wasuke, who could perceive the danger of Kenjaku, is by no means an ordinary person.
“I know Itadori Yuji is a kind-hearted person.
He has absolutely no idea what consequences opening this thing will cause.
He only took it because he heard his senpai wanted to study it.”
“Therefore, I must stop him.
This is of great importance, and since I can’t reach him for the time being, I can only presumptuously come to you for help.”
“Please, you must tell him to come over immediately, just say you have an emergency, or tell me where he is, and I will go find him.”
Itadori Wasuke’s expression was grave.
He didn’t know what the background of this young man in front of him was.
He knew his grandson’s name and accurately stated the course of events…
In the end, his worry for his grandson overcame all doubts.
Itadori Wasuke let out a grunt and grabbed the old mobile phone by the bedside.
The call connected.
“Yuji?”
Itadori Wasuke’s voice was stern.
“Now, immediately, come to the hospital right away.
I’m not feeling well…
cough cough…”
“Yes, right now.
Don’t ask so much, hurry up and come over.”
He glanced at Minoru, and added, “And bring that old box you took from school with you.
That thing is unlucky, don’t touch what’s inside, I want to get rid of it.”
On the other end of the phone, Yuji, although full of doubts, ultimately agreed.
After hanging up the phone, the hospital room fell into a brief silence.
Itadori Wasuke leaned tiredly against the hospital bed.
“Kid, you’d better not be lying.”
The finger is really in Yuji’s hands now!
It’s set!
Now the Plunder is guaranteed!
Minoru was undoubtedly surging with excitement right now.
He could now basically confirm that the timeline of this world was advancing according to the original plot based on a certain temporal pattern.
This is extremely good news!
Minoru suppressed his surging heart and said solemnly, “When Itadori Yuji comes, everything will be clear.”