‘Go to Tokyo to save people?’
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s heart felt as if it had been clenched by an invisible hand, stopping abruptly.
He was now starting to truly believe what Satoru had said…
Otherwise…
why wouldn’t he kill him after such an offense…
He hadn’t even killed his Shikigami…
Satoru continued speaking:
“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 Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro likely wouldn’t strike, Satoru had still been cautious just now.
The so-called “Binding Vow” just now was merely Satoru’s unilateral self-restraint; Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro had not participated at all.
Normally, self-restraint is usually for Cursed Technique enhancement.
For example, Sukuna the Loan King’s various self-restraints to enhance himself.
If violated, the most that happens is the borrowed power is retracted; there are no other repercussions.
Satoru gained no benefit from the self-restraint, 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 Satoru’s rhetoric just now, the Binding Vows were all centered around himself, without Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s participation.
Therefore, this so-called Binding Vow was invalid from the start.
Satoru paused, then 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.”
“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 Satoru spoke.
Pierced precisely Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’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?
And subconsciously wanting to strike an innocent person?
Creating a world where good people are equal and happy was one of the main reasons Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro became a Jujutsu Sorcerer.
Satoru’s words resonated completely with him, drawing Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro in entirely.
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro was stunned.
He 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 completely calmed down, settling at a level of alertness.
The fallen Shikigami Nue transformed into a shadow and reintegrated into Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s own shadow.
He couldn’t refute it.
Because Satoru’s words were correct.
If innocent people died because of his suspicion and hesitation.
What would his pursuit of that “world where good people are happy” even mean?
He couldn’t dismiss the myriad thoughts arising within him.
Nor could he allow Satoru—a Special Grade powerhouse, potentially holding Sukuna’s Finger and suspected of being a Curse User—to act alone.
He tightly clenched his fists, his nails nearly digging into his palms.
Finally, gritting his teeth, he made a difficult decision.
“I’ll go with you…”
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’s voice was still stiff, but his attitude had shifted from confrontation to supervision.
“If I find you playing any tricks, I will exorcise you, even if it kills me!”
Although it sounded like impotent rage.
Satoru did not mind.
“Fine.”
Satoru gave a slight, expected smile and nodded gently.
Although Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori was completely confused by the conversation.
When he heard phrases like “saving a family” and “preventing tragedy,” his eyes immediately shone with astonishing brightness!
“I want to save people too!
I also want to…
become as strong as Mr.
Satoru!”
Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori clenched his fists, his gaze incredibly resolute.
Looking at the purity in the boy’s eyes, Satoru smiled.
His gaze shifted to Wasuke Itadori.
“This is a very dangerous matter.”
“If your grandfather agrees.”
“Then I have no objection.”
Satoru said calmly.
Hearing this, Wasuke Itadori’s eyes, which had seen through the ways of the world, swept over the group.
The old man sighed softly, slowly walked forward, and his calloused old hand patted Yuji heavily on the shoulder.
He glanced at Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro 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, embraced by the multitude!”
“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.”
Wasuke Itadori’s gaze was sharp as an eagle’s, tightly locking onto his grandson’s eyes.
“I understand, Grandpa!”
Seeing his grandfather’s unprecedented solemn expression, Itadori Yuji / Yuji Itadori nodded vigorously.
“Go on, you brat.
Don’t embarrass me.”
Only then did Wasuke Itadori let go, step back half a pace, wave his hand, and return to his usual robust demeanor.
His gaze briefly met Satoru’s; no words were exchanged.
But the complex meaning in that look included entrustment, and a hint of determination to let the fledgling eagle try its wings.
Finally, for some reason, his gaze avoided Yuji’s sight and looked up at the bright moonlight.
“Rest assured, old sir.”
“I will watch over Yuji.”
“I won’t let him mess around.”
Satoru nodded, promising solemnly.
“All actions must follow my command.”
“Understood!!”
Itadori nodded forcefully, clenched his fists, and bounced in place; the light in his eyes practically exploded!
Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro snorted coldly, offering no objection, tacitly accepting this temporary chain of command.
After bidding farewell to Wasuke Itadori, the group strode out of the hospital room.
Before leaving, Wasuke Itadori also slipped Yuji a bank card for his expenses on the road.
Passing the nurses’ station, Satoru also casually mentioned the hospital room door to a young nurse.
He deliberately put the bill under Fushiguro Megumi / Megumi Fushiguro’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!”
[Current Interception Node Countdown: 4 hours 35 minutes 27 seconds]
Four hours remained until the massacre of Tanjiro’s family occurred.
After getting in the car.
Satoru looked out the window and began to ponder continuously.
What exactly should he do to save Tanjiro’s family from Muzan?