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First Arc
Chapter Six
《真の目的》

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【Present】

Eishu Detention Center, West Tokyō City

Sayuri was now standing before the three first-year students, her unexpected appearance shocking them to the core. Ijichi being the only one who was not, given the fact that he had read the dispatch before them.

"Hello, students. I am Minamoto Sayuri and I shall be accompanying you all today.." She introduced her, smiling as she stood elegantly in front of them.

She was wearing her usual clothing the only exception being her coat that was nowhere to be seen on her. She only wore a button-up white polo with black slacks to pair them with. Her tie was rung on her neck and her black shoes seemed to perfectly match the vibe she was intending to give.

Ijichi, who was her junior, bowed his head in respect. Sayuri had always been one of the few upperclassmen he greatly respected.

"She is Special-grade sorceress Minamoto Sayuri. She and your teacher Gojō are one of the few Special-grades in existence.." He explained to the students, making the two newbies look at her in admiration.

The two were people she had heard of before. The two new first-years who were classmates with Megumi. But one of them was very peculiar. The young boy with pink hair.

So this is the vessel.. Oh my.. How interesting..

The young boy had distinctive pink hair that truly stood out amongst many. There were few people who donned that. There was Ryōmen Sukuna, and....

Who was it again? She forgot.

Sayuri stepped forward, giving them a smile as she shrugged off the previous thoughts she had in her head.

"Since this mission involves a special-grade curse, I was tasked to come with you, young ones. Toru's currently away on a business trip so the higher-ups assigned me to look after you.."

"You arrived so fast, Sayuri-senpai.." Ijichi mouthed, looking at her in astonishment.

Sayuri only patted his head, being a lot taller than him. Ijichi's cheeks dusted pink at her gesture and he pretended to cough to regain his composure.

"Wah, Minamoto-sensei! You're taller than Ijichi-san?" Yuuji exclaimed, looking at the both of them in awe.

"Minamoto-sensei.." Megumi's voice made Sayuri divert her attention towards him. He had a calm expression on his face, looking focused on the mission rather than wasting time outside.

Sayuri understood this, walking forward towards where he stood and putting a hand on his shoulder. She looked at him for a moment before turning to Ijichi, giving him a small nod as soon as they met gazes.

"Our window confirmed the existence of the Cursed Womb approximately three hours ago. When the evacuation rate 90 percent, we sealed off the facility upon the evaluation of the scene..." Ijichi explained, making the students nod in understanding.

However, Yuuji still seemed confused. He seemed to wonder what a 'window' was. Just as he was about to ask, his Minamoto-sensei beat him to it.

"A window is an authorized combat personnel who can confirm curses by sight, Itadori-kun.." She said, making his mouth form a circle as he looked at her with dotted eyes.