HRU: Chapter 210: Arrogance?

Satoru slowly unrolled the mission scroll, glanced at the contents, then turned to Suguru with a grin. “I know the location. Suguru, let’s move!”

“Satoshi, this is what we call seizing the initiative!” Satoru shouted, running off with a wave.

Since they were determined to finish before Satoshi’s team, they needed to act fast.

He didn’t intend to waste even a second.

He charged straight ahead.

Satoshi, seeing this, remained unfazed.

He took the remaining scroll from Yaga Masamichi’s right hand and checked the location.

Immediately recognizing the place, he nodded to Shoko, and the two of them quietly left the square.

Watching Satoshi’s leisurely demeanor, Zenin Shinsuke frowned. “Gojo Satoshi is way too nonchalant.”

“His brother already rushed out, and he’s still strolling like he’s on vacation. No way he’s going to win at that pace.”

Zenin Ogi smirked. “Maybe he already knows he can’t win?”

Zenin Naobito shook his head, eyes narrowing. “Gojo Satoshi never moves without certainty. Let’s see what surprise he has in store this time...”

At the mission distribution area below the platform.

Sekiguchi Seiji watched the four backs fading into the distance and asked calmly, “Yaga, who do you think will complete the exorcism faster this time?”

Yaga Masamichi was caught off guard by the question. After a moment’s thought, he responded, “I’d say it’ll be Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru.”

“Geto can control multiple cursed spirits, including the Special Grade Rainbow Dragon. He might even have other Special Grades under his command. Gojo Satoru has already mastered several Limitless techniques. I also heard he’s gained control over Infinity.”

“Both of them have previously completed Special Grade exorcism tasks. While they may not match the cursed spirit enhanced by Sukuna’s finger, they’re not far off.”

“On the other hand, Gojo Satoshi has been asleep for nine years. His only teammate is Ieiri Shoko, who only specializes in the Reverse Cursed Technique. Minazuki's power is impressive, but against a Special Grade that’s absorbed Sukuna’s finger, the gap might be too great.”

“Logically speaking, Satoru’s team should be faster. But... I do want to see the strength of Gojo Satoru's Zanpakutō once again..”

Sekiguchi Seiji simply smiled and said no more.

Just then, the audience area began to stir.

“This year’s first-years are absolute monsters…”

“Even Gojo Satoshi has awakened. The world of jujutsu won’t know peace now…”

“I mean, Satoshi’s Zanpakutō is powerful, but nine years of dormancy? Can he really match up to Gojo Satoru and Geto Suguru?”

“They’ve already exorcised a Special Grade recently. Gojo Satoru has been progressing for nine years straight. Satoshi’s been stuck in time.”

“Exactly. Look how slow he is. It’s like he’s already given up.”

“I’m with Gojo Satoru’s team all the way!”

Most of the audience supported the Satoru-Suguru pairing.

After all, their fame had only grown over the past nine years.

The strongest tag team in the current generation.

They had just completed another Special Grade exorcism not long ago.

Now facing a cursed spirit enhanced by Sukuna’s finger, many believed it wouldn’t pose much of a problem for them.

But not everyone thought the same.

In a more secluded spot in the crowd, Yagyū Hidetsugu had made a rare appearance.

He watched the footage on the giant screen with a look of interest.

Once Gojo Satoru stepped onto the scene, the cursed corpse's live feed activated.

A clear image lit up the display.

Hidetsugu glanced at those beside him and asked casually, “Saemon, which team do you think will win?”

Yagyū Saemon looked at the image of Gojo Satoshi and replied calmly,

“No matter the opponent, I only believe in Young Master Satoshi. No one is stronger than him.”

Hearing this, Hidetsugu let out a helpless chuckle and shook his head.

“Haha, but Satoru and Geto Suguru aren’t weak. They’ve fused their techniques and Zanpakutō with great skill. Maybe they’re not the strongest, but they might still retrieve the Sukuna Finger faster…”

Saemon frowned slightly as he glanced toward Satoru’s side of the screen.

He remained silent, not doubting Gojo Satoshi’s strength. But part of him couldn’t help but worry that nine years of sleep may have dulled him, even just a little.

…

Meanwhile, on the road from Kyoto to Tokyo.

A motorcycle sped down the highway.

Even under their helmets, it was easy to tell the three riders were women. They were the vanguard sent by Kyoto Jujutsu High.

Though they hadn’t arrived in Tokyo yet and couldn’t attend the event in person, they were closely following the developments through their phones.

Iori Utahime pointed at the white-haired figure on screen and joked, “Teacher Yuki, that’s your boyfriend, right? He really is handsome.”

Mei Mei’s eyes shifted to the image of Gojo Satoshi.

Calmly, she commented, “He is handsome. But I wonder if he’s rich. Sensei, financial ability is important too…”

Utahime bumped her shoulder and retorted, “Cut it out, rich girl. He’s from the Gojo clan. How could he possibly be poor...”

Yuki rolled her eyes and scoffed. “You guys are focusing on the wrong thing. Shouldn’t we be talking about the mission? Why are we all talking about Satoshi? You trying to steal my man?”

Utahime cleared her throat awkwardly. “That’s not what I meant. Honestly, when it comes to today’s match, I think Gojo Satoru will win. Annoying personality aside, he’s seriously strong.”

She continued, reflecting,

“Even before school, he could exorcise Special Grade cursed spirits. And this time, he’s paired with Geto Suguru, another powerhouse.”

“Teacher Yuki, I really want to root for Satoshi, but I can’t lie to myself…”

Mei Mei nodded thoughtfully in agreement.

“Well, since they’re both rich, I guess Gojo Satoru might purify the target faster.”

Utahime looked exasperated.

“Mei Mei, seriously, what does exorcising a cursed spirit have to do with money…”

Mei Mei casually brushed her short hair back and quipped, “Everything. Money is power.”

(To be continued.)