Gojo Satoru, You’re Finished!
10: Chapter 10: A Double Agent?
Gojo Satoru, You’re Finished!
With the firm determination to fleece a rich man…
Ronova accepted Suguru Geto’s bank card without the slightest hesitation.
Soon afterward, Geto left.
Leaving Ronova alone in Shoko’s apartment.
She happily rolled around on the bed while clutching the bank card.
Money really could heal emotional wounds.
“…You’re surprisingly easy to bribe.” A familiar voice suddenly echoed through the room.
Ronova instantly froze.
She slowly raised her head.
Standing by the window with a teasing smile was…
Gojo Satoru.
“…” I’m dead.
He saw everything.
Several minutes later…
After enduring what Gojo referred to as “a small lesson,” Ronova sat upright with perfect posture.
Her expression was solemn.
She looked like a student reflecting on her mistakes.
“I’ve realized my error.” “I’ll never betray you again.” Her determined expression made it seem as though she was swearing loyalty to an organization.
Gojo couldn’t help twitching at the corner of his mouth.
What a little gremlin…
Truthfully…
He wasn’t actually angry that Ronova had agreed to cooperate with Geto.
He understood her situation.
Her identity was simply too dangerous.
If the truth—that she was the Curse Spirit born from humanity’s fear of death—became public…
The entire jujutsu world would unite to destroy her.
She wasn’t merely a Special Grade.
She was something far more terrifying.
An existence that many people would consider fundamentally unacceptable.
Given that reality…
Being blackmailed by Geto left Ronova with very few choices.
Could she have tried to kill him?
Not with her current strength.
Still…
There was one thing Gojo absolutely couldn’t ignore.
When Ronova had accepted the deal…
Her first request had been: “You have to pay more.” That sentence alone was enough to make him lose his composure.
So…
He had given her a proper scolding.
Someone had to remind her who was actually in charge.
Eventually…
Gojo decided she had suffered enough.
“That’s enough.” “I’ll let you off this time.” Ronova cautiously rubbed the sore spot on her head before looking at him.
“If you were watching the entire time…” “Why didn’t you just capture Geto?” “With your strength…” “You should’ve been able to.” Gojo’s expression immediately stiffened.
He coughed awkwardly.
“You make it sound easy.” “That’s Suguru Geto.” “He was once my equal.” “Defeating him wouldn’t be simple.” “And besides…” “If we fought seriously…” “Who was supposed to protect you?” His explanation sounded perfectly reasonable.
Unfortunately…
Ronova knew better.
She couldn’t reveal it…
But she knew.
The current Gojo Satoru had already mastered Reverse Cursed Technique, Red, Blue, and Hollow Purple.
Compared to the Gojo who had fought alongside Geto as a student…
The gap was enormous.
If Gojo truly intended to kill Geto…
He absolutely possessed the ability to do so.
The real reason he didn’t…
Was emotional.
After all…
Geto had once been his best friend.
Ronova quietly muttered, “So…” “It’s because you can’t bring yourself to do it.” Gojo’s eyebrow twitched.
“What do you mean can’t?” “I absolutely could.” Ronova merely looked at him.
Gojo looked back.
“…” After several awkward seconds…
He pretended he hadn’t heard anything.
The topic quietly disappeared.
Clearing his throat again, Gojo explained his actual plan.
“Geto’s organization is more complicated than it looks.” “There’s no point rushing things.” “I want to see what he’s planning.” Ronova nodded.
Then asked, “So…” “What should I do?” “Actually work as a double agent?” “Or cut off contact with him completely?” Gojo thought for a moment.
“Keep in contact.” “Gain his trust.” “And find out what he’s really planning.” “If possible…” “Figure out how many allies he has.” Geto wasn’t acting alone.
He commanded an entire religious organization filled with devoted followers.
Among them were numerous curse users and influential supporters.
Destroying Geto alone wouldn’t necessarily eliminate the organization.
Gojo intended to dismantle everything.
Ronova’s mission was simple.
Gather information.
Ronova nodded seriously.
“I understand.” “A double agent.” “…Working for both sides.” After discussing everything…
Gojo prepared to leave.
Then— His eyes landed on the bank card still clutched in Ronova’s hand.
He paused.
Thought for a second.
Then calmly reached over…
And took it away.
“…” Ronova stared at him in disbelief.
“My money!” Gojo ignored her protests.
“You don’t need it.” “Shoko already pays for your food.” “You can’t casually leave the apartment anyway.” “So having money is pointless.” The bank card disappeared into his pocket.
Ronova watched him leave in complete silence.
At that moment…
She had never wanted Ryomen Sukuna to appear more than she did now.
Please…
Just one World Cutting Slash.
Right across his face.
Losing fifty million yen dealt Ronova a devastating emotional blow.
She lay on the sofa without moving.
Like a flower that had completely wilted.
When Shoko returned home that evening…
She immediately noticed something was wrong.
She hurried over.
“Rona?” “What’s wrong?” “Are you feeling sick?” As she spoke, she instinctively reached out to check Ronova’s forehead.
Ronova gently caught her hand.
“I’m okay.” “I just sparred with Gojo-sensei.” “I’m too weak.” “So he ended up bullying me.” “It’s not really his fault…” She even coughed twice for dramatic effect.
Shoko’s eyes narrowed.
Gojo…
Bullied…
This adorable child?
Unforgivable.
She silently began calculating exactly how much suffering Gojo deserved in return.
Completely unaware of the danger awaiting him…
Gojo continued enjoying his day.
The following morning…
He returned.
The first thing he received…
Was an icy glare from Ronova.
Even so…
Her expression only made her look cuter.
Some people truly could get away with anything simply because they were beautiful.
“So…” Ronova crossed her arms.
“Why are you here again?” Gojo remained completely unfazed.
“Get ready.” “You’re coming with me.” “It’s time to evaluate your progress.” Half an hour later…
They stood outside an abandoned building in Tokyo that had become infested with cursed spirits.
Ronova looked at the structure.
Then slowly turned toward Gojo.
“…You’re not seriously expecting me to exorcise cursed spirits, are you?” Gojo nodded without hesitation.
“Exactly.” Ronova was speechless.
She was the future Queen of Curses.
The Curse Spirit born from death itself.
And now…
The strongest sorcerer alive was assigning her exorcism missions.
Isn’t this a little backwards?
Still…
She walked toward the building.
Not because Gojo ordered her to.
But because she had discovered something important.
Witnessing the destruction of cursed spirits also strengthened her.
If humans counted…
Then cursed spirits counted as well.
Which meant…
Every exorcism was another opportunity to grow stronger.
Besides…
Ronova had already reached another conclusion.
If she truly wished to become the future ruler of cursed spirits…
Then she couldn’t tolerate those who mindlessly slaughtered innocent people.
Those violent, irrational cursed spirits only gave the entire species a worse reputation.
Someone had to clean them up.
Otherwise…
After Gojo Satoru…
Another overwhelming monster would eventually appear.
And then another after that.
History had already proven one thing.
Mindless villains rarely survived for long.
If cursed spirits wanted a future…
Someone had to lead them down a different path.
Perhaps…
That someone could be her.