Boom!!
These few words exploded like thunder in Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s mind!
He…
how did he know about his sister?!
This was his deepest secret and pain!
Seeing the shock and disbelief on Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s face.
Satoru knew that the time was ripe; he had to strike while the iron was hot.
He helped Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro up, his gaze becoming distant and profound.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro initially wanted to shake off Satoru’s hand.
But in the face of Satoru’s immense strength, enhanced by Sukuna’s power, he couldn’t.
‘His strength…
agility, are not on the same level as mine…’
‘I have no chance of winning at all…’
‘But he…
doesn’t seem like a bad person…’
Thoughts flashed through Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s mind, and his fighting spirit weakened.
“But, you and I both know that this world is inherently unjust; good people don’t always get good rewards.”
“You don’t have to be so tense confronting me; I won’t do anything to you.”
“I can even make a Binding Vow with you to guarantee this.”
With that said.
Satoru, to show his sincerity, immediately made a Vow and Contract.
“I make this Binding Vow: provided that Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro is not incarnated and possessed, does not actively attack me, and does not harbor intentions to attack me.”
“I will not actively attack Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro.”
Satoru snapped his fingers, and Cursed Energy fluctuations flashed around, making the Binding Vow officially effective immediately.
“You should know the price of breaking a vow, right?”
“So, you can relax a bit.”
Satoru gave a slight smile, his expression full of sincerity.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s shocked expression persisted upon hearing this.
He had never expected Satoru to go this far.
He just made a Vow like that!?
As for confronting him?
But he couldn’t even summon mahoraga right now!
Relax?
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro couldn’t do it either…
this stranger in front of him knew all his secrets!
How could anyone relax under such circumstances!
But…
this man in front of him offered a Binding Vow as a guarantee…
Countless thoughts struggled and intertwined in Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s mind.
Ultimately…
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s body reacted slightly before his will.
His tense shoulders slumped a little.
Though the vigilance in his eyes hadn’t diminished, it was mixed with too many emotions.
Incredulous confusion, the panic of being seen through, and…
a longing for answers.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s throat moved dryly as he questioned:
“Who…
exactly are you?
Why do you know all this?
Why are you doing this?”
Satoru’s lips curled slightly, a shallow arc, the fish had taken the bait.
The Binding Vow as bait was indeed effective.
What he just did was a psychological attack.
Next up was the strategy.
Of course, not the kind of strategy from a dating sim.
“Who I am…
depends on your perspective.”
“Names and identities are not important at this moment.
What matters is action, and results.”
Satoru’s gaze fell on Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori, who was still warily staring at Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro.
“This boy just witnessed the horror of a Cursed Spirit firsthand, yet he still bravely stepped forward to face someone like you who clearly means no good.”
“Does this undisguised kindness, in your eyes, only deserve the claws of a Shikigami?”
Satoru pointed at the Nue behind Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro and at his hands.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s breath hitched.
He glanced at Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori and suddenly realized that his reaction just now had indeed been a bit excessive…
“I didn’t say I was going to harm him…”
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s voice softened by half, but his Cursed Energy fluctuations remained taut.
He dared not relax his guard; he dared not gamble whether Satoru was truly a good person.
Even though Satoru looked very much like a good person, exuding a subtle sense of familiarity.
But Satoru’s words indeed made him feel choked up inside.
“Then why were you preparing to form seals without hesitation just now?”
“Was it because of your suspicion?
Or because of your mission?”
“You immediately wanted to resolve even this silly kindness beside you with violence.”
“Then how can you talk about exorcising calamities and saving good people?”
Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori, who had been tense, suddenly froze.
He suddenly felt like Mr.
Satoru had scolded him.
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Satoru saw Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s wavering.
From Satoru’s understanding of Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro, he wouldn’t make a move next.
And what Satoru had to do next was to win over Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro.
To fight Muzan, having more people was always better than being alone.
Moreover, Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro also had a good teacher, Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo.
If he won him over, it would be equivalent to indirectly winning over Gojo Satoru / Satoru Gojo.
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.”