I, in a Jujutsu Kaisen Manga, Take the Detective Conan World by Storm

There was nothing there.

Or rather, nothing in his own eyes. Jiang Lai's thoughts flowed. Geto Suguru's behavior just now was very much like seeing something unexpected.

Most likely something from the Supervisory Committee, only they had marking methods different from ordinary curses, possibly with marks that outsiders couldn't see.

Previously, Geto Suguru hadn't noticed Yuikawa, possibly because the timing wasn't right. Jiang Lai thought. Perhaps there was something that would only appear some time after death.

Nearby, Gojo Satoru also noticed his friend's momentary shock, turning his face: "What's wrong, Suguru?"

"...Nothing." Geto Suguru's face showed his usual smile, casually saying, "I was just thinking about something, you moved suddenly beside me and startled me."

"Suguru, are you that timid? Are you thinking about that horror movie we watched before... Hey, Shoko! I told you his calm appearance before was just an act!" Gojo Satoru laughed cheerfully, raising his hand to call out to Ieiri Shoko nearby.

The short brown-haired girl Ieiri Shoko replied flatly: "If you're done looking, please leave. I still have some data I want to collect."

"Ah, so cold, Shoko..."

Jiang Lai glanced silently at Geto Suguru from the side. The boy with the bun hairstyle wore an expression of joking around with his friend, but his lowered arms were exceptionally calm and tired.

Hearing Geto Suguru respond to Gojo Satoru like that, he knew the other party had still chosen to keep his concerns to himself, with no intention of telling them.

Whether he couldn't say or didn't want to involve his friends in certain matters by not saying.

In any case, to learn this part of the secret, he'd need to try a different approach. Jiang Lai rubbed his phone with his fingertip, thinking silently. He'd check the manga later, hoping this time the god's-eye view would be more helpful.

At this moment, Jiang Lai's gaze swept over the corpse on the operating table again, asking: "By the way, how will this be handled afterward?"

"Hmm?" Hearing the question, Ieiri Shoko followed up with a reply, "I'll use it for research and dissection, and after getting the most out of it, wait for the procedures, then finally cremation... Since it was killed with cursed energy, there's no worry about it turning into a cursed spirit, so that's less troublesome."

Jiang Lai blinked slightly, gently suggesting: "How about having Satoru use [Blue] on the corpse? That way we don't need to queue for transportation and cremation, it's more convenient and time-saving, plus environmentally friendly and economical."

Jiang Lai: Regardless of what this guy's situation is, let's use jujutsu to scatter his ashes first!

"Eh?" Gojo Satoru was slightly stunned, obviously not expecting Jiang Lai to make such a suggestion, but still nodded, "That works too."

Jiang Lai thought for a few seconds, then added: "Then let's also set up barriers around the corpse for the next few days, plus detection alarms, just in case."

Everyone: "?"

"Hah? Are you worried about someone stealing the corpse?" Gojo Satoru made a "whoa" sound, leaning back tactically, "That's not necessary, right..."

Ieiri Shoko paused for a moment, coughed once, slowly explaining: "Inside Jujutsu High, aside from me, no one should be interested in corpses."

"No one coming to steal doesn't mean the corpse won't run away." Jiang Lai waved his book, matter-of-factly saying, "After all, corpses themselves have great subjective initiative."

Everyone: "???"

Gojo Satoru placed his index finger under his chin, thought for two seconds, deliberately making an expression of sudden realization, jokingly saying: "So the person most afraid of ghosts here is you! Lai!"

"Yes." Jiang Lai nodded calmly, replying placidly, "I'm afraid."

The dark blue figure before them nodded so directly that it left Gojo Satoru, who had been joking and teasing, speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

Just at this instant, Gojo Satoru's mind recalled the words the other party had said years ago about "not being able to form too deep connections as an [existence]." He paused for a moment, naturally thinking:

If personally killing someone counted as participating too deeply?

What would happen if connections became too deep?

These words lingered in his mind, but his mouth avoided asking them. Gojo Satoru held back for a few seconds, finally taking a deep breath and waving his hand: "Alright, alright, Lai, don't overthink it. On the day we handle the corpse, I'll come." His tone was extremely serious as he finished speaking.

Who's the one overthinking? Jiang Lai found it somewhat amusing, able to sense the fluctuating thoughts on the boy's face just now, since the other party hadn't tried to hide them.

He just didn't know what the other party was specifically thinking about.

The white-haired boy lowered his head slightly, his shoe tip casually kicking forward, muttering: "...So I said from the beginning, you shouldn't interfere, let me kill him."

"Still the same answer, you cannot kill... it would be more troublesome." Jiang Lai's eyes sparkled as he smiled, "You handling the corpse disposal is the greatest help."

Nearby, Geto Suguru, who had been silent, finally spoke after his daze. He nodded: "...We can try, Satoru."

Jiang Lai, who had been continuously watching the boy with the bun hairstyle, once again caught the key phrase: "We can try."

Combined with earlier observations and speculation, this meant that whatever Geto Suguru had seen, he himself wasn't entirely sure about the specific effects of what he'd observed? Jiang Lai's thoughts stirred as he made note of this point.

Then Gojo Satoru circled around the corpse, exchanged a few more words with Ieiri Shoko, and joked around with Geto Suguru.

During the trio's chatting and playing around, Jiang Lai stepped back half a step, not joining in to disturb them, but instead looked down at his phone.

The official website had updated several more chapters. Jiang Lai immediately clicked in to read through them.

The content was from the end of the last incident all the way to where Yuikawa Kurisu was stabbed. However, it hadn't progressed to the infirmary yet.

It seemed he'd have to wait for the next chapter to learn from the god's-eye view what exactly Geto Suguru had seen...

So why cut off here? Please update the next chapter quickly!

Jiang Lai couldn't help but cast several urging votes, then joined the urging army in the comments section below, transforming into a Special Grade cursed spirit covered in one-eyed cats.

In the forum, discussions were currently centered around analyzing Yuikawa Kurisu.

【Ahhhh, I'm so angry! My angel Haibara QAQ, I'm crying, how could he just be gone like that!! This demon dog actually killed my bobbed-hair Samoyed...】

【God Lai handled it well!! Damn it, I was spinning in circles when I saw that part. Thank goodness God Lai has that spiritual book that can record sound, this wave directly skipped countless back-and-forth steps in between】

【That Yuikawa guy doesn't seem simple. Soon after Gojo Satoru enrolled, he went to provoke Gojo, and it looked like he had calculated the position... it was that relatively open area of the playground where others could see everything from far away】

【Anyway, he was deliberately trying to frame Gojo! Ahhh, and after the others arrived, he deliberately provoked Gojo, wanting Gojo to bear the reputation of killing an underclassman. I got so angry when I saw that part that I threw my phone TAT】

【God Lai's intervention here was really cool!! Wuwu God Lai saw it very clearly, so he bypassed Gojo Satoru to strike first, and even said "you cannot kill"... He really, I'm crying to death】

【Yuikawa probably won't die that easily, he never seemed afraid of provoking Gojo, so he definitely has a backup plan.

Not sure if it's substitution jutsu, shadow clones, or on-the-spot resurrection, or maybe summoning jutsu? Currently insufficient intel.

But his final wave was obviously because he felt that after being exposed in front of God Lai earlier, he could no longer play freely at Jujutsu High afterward.

So he wrapped up all the troublemaking setups from before, made one final mess, then switched venues.

If he can resurrect quickly, then he's secretly watching the disputes that arise among the Jujutsu High people afterward. If he needs time to recover, probably he's waiting to resurrect and come cause more trouble.

Currently, Yuikawa's final gaze fell on God Lai.

Since God Lai never gave him emotional feedback and always interrupted his plans, denying his schemes, according to the bt psychology, I always feel like Yuikawa will come looking for God Lai after resurrection...

Anyway, God Lai, if he comes looking for you, beat the crap out of him!!!】

Reading this, Jiang Lai pondered for a few seconds. Come looking for himself? That seemed possible.

Honestly, this thing was a bit annoying, and like sticky candy that couldn't be shaken off. But from another angle, if he could get him to bother enemies, that would be the best possible assistance.

He'd think about it more after learning more intel about him later. Jiang Lai thought calmly. See if he could stick this piece of gum on the enemies.

However, their next meeting should be quite far in the future. Jiang Lai felt he wouldn't stay in this time period for too long.

Coincidentally, as his thoughts paused, the group chat showed a message notification. Jiang Lai clicked in.

[#Sunglasses Working Overtime Again#: That Yuikawa really is a big pervert!! Are you okay, Jiang Lai?]

[#Good Luck Lai Coming#: I'm fine, Yuikawa has problems (puppy jumping out of box.gif) The jujutsu world here doesn't follow legal procedures like our side, so I just stabbed him directly... The scene might have been a bit bloody.]

[#Big Cat's Whiskers#: Hmm... I looked at the overall situation, under those circumstances, your intervention was correct. Otherwise, if the final blow had been delivered by Gojo Satoru, you would have truly been played by his scheme, and there would have been a lot of trouble.]

[#Big Cat's Whiskers#: Don't feel too much psychological burden. In different contextual backgrounds, different response methods are reasonable.]

[#Sunglasses Working Overtime Again#: So do you have anything you want to talk about? Just say whatever, we're all listening.]

[#Good Luck Lai Coming#: Actually I'm fine... Don't worry, I understand (dumpling holding face and smiling.jpg) Even if there's pressure, talking with you all can resolve it promptly.]

[#Good Luck Lai Coming#: But indeed, this time I might complain a bit, it's just blahblahblah...]

Jiang Lai typed away, sharing his inner thoughts.

He actually knew in his heart the reason for his swift action at that time. It wasn't becoming simply crude and bloodthirsty, but precisely the product of calm thinking. Breaking free from indecision, directly severing conspiracies.

In urgent situations, one had to temporarily suppress emotions, let rationality take the upper hand, and make decisive and powerful decisions. This was something he had learned in the Detective Conan world, taught comprehensively by the real trained hidden BOSS Xiao Zhao.

In the Detective Conan world, Jiang Lai had sprinted from an ordinary passerby to the position of another BOSS in the Black Organization. During this process, he had realized much himself and learned experience from others.

Although after striking and withdrawing the blade just now, when emotions returned, his heartbeat had subconsciously accelerated for dozens of seconds, he quickly self-regulated and calmed his emotions.

At that time, there wasn't much time for him to overthink. He needed to straighten his thoughts and continue dealing with the aftermath.

Only when the incident had temporarily concluded would Jiang Lai exhale and openly confide with friends from another world whom he could completely trust, relieving pressure and centering himself.

Like now. After chatting with his Detective Conan friends, he felt much better mentally.

[#Serious Scientific Research Zhao#: Busy, just came online. Jiang Lai-ge did well, and make sure to handle Yuikawa's corpse properly.]

[#Good Luck Lai Coming#: Don't worry, I've already suggested scattering the ashes.]

When he sent this message, Jiang Lai still felt it might be a bit too violent.

[#Serious Scientific Research Zhao#: Don't scatter the ashes.]

Jiang Lai: ...Ah, indeed, Xiao Zhao thinks this isn't quite right.

[#Serious Scientific Research Zhao#: Scattering in the wind isn't good. The ashes can be processed step by step, using chemical agents for multiple rounds of decomposition until they become foam and get flushed down the drain. I'll have my researchers write up the procedure and photograph it for you later.]

Jiang Lai: ?

Satan is actually beside me (not)!!

He quickly replied in the group saying "thanks for the kind offer but it's not necessary."

After all, when they discussed it, they were planning to have Gojo Satoru attack with cursed energy, and probably couldn't collect those ashes anyway...

Jiang Lai didn't think this was the end. Everything wasn't that simple, Yuikawa Kurisu should still make a comeback.

But directly damaging the corpse like this might delay the opponent's return progress.

After all, this completely eliminated any possibility of playing dead, completely preventing any further intimidation using the original body.

If the opponent had an immortal body type, reassembling a body that had been blown to ash by techniques would probably take considerable time. Jiang Lai thought silently.

The group spent some more time in the infirmary, then Gojo Satoru, Geto Suguru, and Jiang Lai left, giving the space to Ieiri Shoko for her data collection.

After leaving, Gojo Satoru seemed to remember something, patting his pockets: "Oh, I almost forgot, the thing you asked me to keep..." He held a pagoda tree wooden pendant between his fingers, tossing it to Jiang Lai nearby, "Here, back to you."

Jiang Lai naturally reached out to catch it, looking down for a glance.

The pagoda tree wooden pendant with its red cord was clean and intact, without any damage or scratches, clearly very well maintained.

He smiled: "Thanks, Satoru, a year's worth of trouble. You've been carrying it with you all along?"

"Yeah, you said to keep it with me when you left." Gojo Satoru raised his head in reply, touching his chin and moving closer like a cat, using a tone as if he'd discovered something: "Oh... wait, this thing doesn't absorb my lifespan, does it?"

"It doesn't absorb lifespan, it absorbs intelligence." Jiang Lai raised an eyebrow, calmly saying, "Do you believe that?"

Geto Suguru on the side calmly interjected: "I don't really believe it. Because Satoru has always been this noisy, so it definitely has nothing to do with this pendant."

"Hah? Suguru, what do you mean? You're betraying me again! Quick, unite with me and let's roast Lai together..." Gojo Satoru stepped forward to hook his arm around Geto Suguru's neck, half-jokingly starting to roughhouse.

Jiang Lai retied the pagoda tree wooden pendant to his waist, then asked: "How are Maki and Mai doing now?"

He was still concerned about the two little ones from the Zenin family, wondering how they were faring after a year had passed, since he had been the one to advocate bringing them back, so he bore some responsibility.

Due to the unexpected incident with the second-years, Jiang Lai currently had no special gifts to bring.

Geto Suguru remembered what Jiang Lai had said before, so he now suggested they could pick some items from his room as gifts for Maki and Mai from him.

"Actually, I have quite a lot of snacks in my dorm too," Gojo Satoru nodded, generously saying, "You can take some if you need them."

Geto Suguru said quietly: "Your sweets are all too sugary, kids will get cavities eating them."

"That's why reverse cursed technique is so useful!" Gojo Satoru wasn't worried about cavities, both Limitless and reverse cursed technique could prevent this problem, "Even if they get cavities, it's fine, just find Shoko."

Geto Suguru: "...You can't raise children like that, Satoru." He held his forehead, then said to Jiang Lai, "Better take things from my room, I promised you before."

They walked all the way back to the dorms, where Geto Suguru took several boxes of well-packaged flower cakes from his cabinet and handed them to Jiang Lai.

Nearby, Gojo Satoru squeezed his head over: "Oh, Suguru, you have so many sweets in your cabinet, are you also a sweet tooth?"

"I don't really dislike anything." Geto Suguru pulled out a box of Kikufuku from inside and tossed it to Gojo Satoru, "I keep some sweets around so you can eat them too."

"Thanks, Suguru!" The white-haired boy laughed as he caught it, never being polite with his best friend.

"Mm." Geto Suguru closed the storage cabinet, his expression still carrying some fatigue.

Gojo Satoru was always casual by nature. His earlier irritation from Yuikawa Kurisu had now cleared up like clouds parting for sunshine, his eyebrows dancing as he chatted with both of them.

Geto Suguru occasionally responded, but didn't reply very frequently. His mood was deeper and more lasting, still half-submerged in the earlier incident and unable to pull himself out.

When both had gathered their things and were preparing to leave, Geto Suguru walked them to the entrance of the dormitory area, then stopped.

He showed a smile on his face, saying in a low, gentle voice: "Sorry, I'm a bit tired... This time I won't accompany you two, I'll go back to rest first."

Jiang Lai blinked lightly, nodding: "Put your health first, you should rest."

"Alright, Suguru, you go back first! I'll take Lai to find those two little ones." Gojo Satoru waved his hand, his blue eyes looking at his friend through his sunglasses as he said, "You really should get a good night's sleep, I can see your dark circles have gotten much heavier."

At this point, he paused for two or three seconds, then added: "Or should I help you write a few mission reports?" The white-haired boy shook the Kikufuku box in his hand, "Given that you're treating me to food..."

Geto Suguru smiled with pursed lips, shaking his head lightly: "No need, Satoru. I'm fine." He coughed once, "Besides, your mission report writing level... forget it."

"Hey hey, what do you mean, don't think I can't hear the implication!" Gojo Satoru raised his arm to playfully punch his friend's shoulder, and the two joked around for a while before parting ways.

Jiang Lai had been standing quietly to the side waiting, not joining their conversation. Only at the end did he wave goodbye to Geto Suguru.

The boy with the bun hairstyle stood by the wooden entrance pillar of the dormitory area, positioned perfectly within a patch of tree shadow that was neither too big nor too small.

Geto Suguru remained in place watching the two depart, observing as Jiang Lai and Gojo Satoru grew more distant from him.

…

Carrying two boxes of flower cakes, Jiang Lai went to see Zenin Maki and Zenin Mai, who were in the small room next to Night Moth-sensei's office.

The small room next to Yaga Masamichi's office was originally used to store cursed corpses, but was later simply cleaned up with a bookshelf and two sets of desks and chairs added, serving as a study space for the two little girls.

They were still too young now, spending most of their time studying theory. Occasionally they would practice, but only with the gentle, non-aggressive cursed corpses in the room.

Children weren't very good at hiding their feelings. Seeing the "big demon" they hadn't seen in a long time, both Zenin Maki and Mai's faces showed joy, though they were still a bit shy, maintaining a polite distance while greeting him.

Jiang Lai's lips curved into a genuinely warm smile. He placed the flower cakes on a nearby shelf, crouched down, and gently patted both little ones' heads, chatting with them in a friendly manner.

Gojo Satoru was playing with those cursed corpses nearby, occasionally suddenly bringing one close to startle them, then laughing loudly.

Zenin Maki wasn't one to take things lying down. At this moment, faced with Gojo Satoru's teasing, the still-young girl took her little short legs and also grabbed a cursed corpse doll to fight back.

Jiang Lai had a half-moon eye expression, feeling that in the year's time, the two little ones had definitely fully recognized Gojo Satoru's annoying cat attributes.

Young Zenin Mai was more introverted compared to her sister Maki.

She sat on a small stool nearby, just watching from afar as her sister played and fought with the kid-teasing Gojo Satoru.

Jiang Lai tilted his head and chatted casually with Zenin Mai: "Does Satoru often come to tease you two?"

Little Mai said quietly: "It's okay, they're all really busy, usually it's Shoko-nee who keeps us company." She paused for a second, then continued: "Geto-nii used to come check on us from time to time... but he hasn't come much lately."

Jiang Lai turned his head, responding: "He's been busy lately. What did you talk about last time you chatted?"

"Umm... just everyday conversation." Zenin Mai sat up straight, "But there was one thing Geto-nii said that I didn't really understand."