Future Yuji Itadori Joins the Chat Group

Yuji Itadori listened to Todo Aoi's words and nodded.

For Choso, perhaps it didn't matter which world he was in.

As long as he could be together with his younger brothers, that would probably be enough for Choso.

However, Yuji Itadori had never figured out how he should explain everything when he met Choso again someday.

No, he shouldn't be thinking about that.

He just had to tell Choso the truth about his situation and how he felt.

"Let's eat!"

The three of them ate and chatted, as though they weren't close friends meeting again after more than twenty years, but had merely been apart for a few days.

They talked about the school, their students' growth, what they had experienced during this period, and many other things.

It had been a long time since they had spent time like this.

After finishing the meal, Yuji Itadori bid farewell to Todo Aoi and returned home with Beatrice.

[You have received an unread message.]

Yuji Itadori opened the Chat Group. The message had been sent by Natsuki Subaru.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Itadori-senpai! We've finished handling everything over here, and we've already spoken with Roswaal! You can come over whenever you're ready!]

Yuji Itadori had already agreed with Natsuki Subaru that he would visit Sanctuary afterward to find Echidna—

Yuji Itadori had already heard that Echidna had created Beatrice, Puck, and other Spirits.

Echidna hadn't merely created bodies. She had even created souls.

Yuji Itadori thought he might be able to learn from Echidna how to create new bodies for the Cursed Womb: Death Paintings.

After all... if he left this part to Aqua and the others as well, Choso and his brothers might eventually head into battle in the form of Gundams. That would be a little... difficult to accept.

Yuji Itadori shook his head vigorously, trying to banish the thought that had just appeared in his mind.

Echidna's physical body was already dead, but her soul was supposedly still in that place called Sanctuary. Perhaps he could communicate with her.

However, killing the White Whale, defeating the Witch Cult, and even dealing with the Sin Archbishop had caused such a huge commotion that Roswaal, Emilia, and the others needed some time to handle the aftermath.

[Unsurrounded One: All right! Thank you for your hard work. Just send me the invitation in a little while.]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: Um! Wait a second! Invite me over sometime too! I might be able to help!]

At that moment, Sato Kazuma unexpectedly took the initiative to offer his help.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Seriously?]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: Absolutely!]

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Why?]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: The Group Leader has been running around alone all this time! I should make myself useful too!]

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: I would believe those words coming from anyone else, but I don't believe them at all when they're coming from you, Kazuma.]

Natsuki Subaru retorted. By now, he understood Sato Kazuma quite well.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Don't tell me you want to escape reality by visiting another world for some reason?]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: Hehe, that's exactly it.]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: You have no idea what I've been through lately!]

[Useless Goddess, You Really Deserve to Die: Let's not even talk about whatever goes through Aqua's head every day. Megumin and Darkness wake up at five every morning, grab me by the collar, shake me awake, and ask whether Itadori-senpai is coming. I haven't had a single good night's sleep this entire time!]

After sending those messages, Sato Kazuma sighed helplessly.

Right now, all he wanted was to find somewhere he could rest properly, far away from his original world.

[Only Love White-Haired Elves: Now that you mention it, I think we could find an opportunity for all of us to meet, like a small gathering. Aside from the Group Leader, I haven't met any of you in person before.]

[Jujutsu's Top PE Student: Oh, that sounds like a great idea! I have no objections!]

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: I think that would work too. We can find a suitable opportunity for everyone to meet, but we'll need to plan where we're going to gather beforehand!]

[Witch Who Destroyed a Country: I'm looking forward to it! But Lord Subaru is right. I feel we need to think it through carefully!]

Renner replied in the group.

She had already prepared herself for the day when she would meet the other group members—

Renner wanted to learn more about other worlds and witness what those worlds looked like with her own eyes.

However, Renner also understood that it couldn't happen too soon. She needed to prepare everything flawlessly.

At the very least, she absolutely couldn't allow anyone else to notice her true thoughts.

Renner could perfectly deceive the people around her, but when it came to the other group members, she still needed to understand them better.

[Coin Decides Your Life or Death: You can come to my place.]

At that moment, the Purge King spoke up of his own accord.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Huh?]

[Coin Decides Your Life or Death: I have my own castle. It's the most suitable location.]

The Purge King narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at the messages in the Chat Group.

His reason for agreeing was simple.

He wanted to see whether the others had color.

Especially Yuji Itadori.

The Purge King normally cared very little about the things around him, but the existence of the Chat Group had changed that.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: That sounds pretty good.]

[Jujutsu's Top PE Student: You have your own castle, huh?]

[Only Love White-Haired Elves: Sorry to trouble you. I'll bring some local specialties when the time comes!]

[Coin Decides Your Life or Death: It's no trouble. It's nothing worth mentioning.]

After a brief discussion, everyone settled on a rough plan. Once Yuji Itadori returned from Natsuki Subaru's world, they would all visit the Purge King's world for the Chat Group's first team gathering.

[Witch of Envy's Runaway Fugitive: Then it's settled! Itadori-senpai, I'll invite you over now!]

[Unsurrounded One: All right.]

Roswaal Mansion.

With a flash of light, Yuji Itadori and Beatrice returned to the Mansion.

"Itadori-senpai! It's been a long time!"

When he saw Yuji Itadori arrive, Natsuki Subaru greeted him with an enthusiastic smile and also said hello to Beatrice.

"So such Magic really does exist..."

Standing to the side, Roswaal gazed meaningfully at Yuji Itadori and Beatrice.

In his eyes, Yuji Itadori and Beatrice's sudden appearance here had been accomplished through Magic that surpassed his imagination.

During the previous White Whale incident, Rem had mentioned that Yuji Itadori had used a form of Magic she had never known before to suddenly appear atop the Dragon Carriage.

Therefore, Roswaal believed that Yuji Itadori's sudden appearance here was also due to that unknown Magic—or rather, that unknown power.

Even Roswaal, the Kingdom's foremost magic user, had never witnessed such a power.

Although Beatrice's Yin Magic could achieve a similar form of spatial transportation, it was vastly different from what he had just witnessed.

However, Roswaal and the others thinking this way saved Natsuki Subaru a great deal of trouble. He no longer needed to explain or conceal the existence of the Chat Group.

"Betty, how was your journey?"

Roswaal asked with a smile.

"Betty was very happy!"

Beatrice immediately answered earnestly.

"I thought so. I can see it as well."

Roswaal's gaze focused on Beatrice's face.

In the past, Beatrice had rarely shown any expression and always appeared to keep everyone at arm's length.

But ever since she returned this time, a smile had remained on her face.

It had been four hundred years since he had last seen Beatrice this happy.

"Where did you go? What did you see?"

"Betty isn't going to tell you! That's a secret between Yuji and Betty—but it would definitely surpass your imagination!"

Beatrice raised her head as she replied, looking somewhat proud.

"Itadori-dono! I hope you've been well!"

On the other side, Emilia quickly walked over to Yuji Itadori and bowed.

In Emilia's eyes, Yuji Itadori was her great benefactor.

Not only had he saved Geuse, but he had also ensured that Puck wouldn't enter dormancy due to insufficient Mana—now, Puck could even come out at night.

"It's been a long time, Emilia. Are Geuse and the others doing well?"

"Geuse is over at the village, helping the villagers with various tasks."

After Geuse regained his sanity, although no one else said anything, he understood that he must have committed many terrible acts.

Now, all he could do was help others as much as possible, gradually atoning for his crimes.

Meanwhile, Meili and Rui also quickly ran over to Yuji Itadori.

Yuji Itadori crouched down and gently patted their heads. Previously, he hadn't known how to interact with little girls, but after spending some time with Beatrice—and receiving guidance from Todo Aoi and his wife—he had learned a little.

Head pats were children's favorite reward.

"I brought you two some things as well."

Yuji Itadori took a doll from the Group Inventory and handed it to the two children, then took out a large assortment of snacks and sweets.

Before he knew it, Yuji Itadori looked just like someone who had returned from a trip carrying a huge pile of souvenirs.

"Itadori-dono, could I speak with you in private?"

At that moment, Roswaal approached Yuji Itadori and asked quietly.

Yuji Itadori nodded and walked with Roswaal to an unoccupied corner nearby.

"Itadori-dono, you're going to Sanctuary this time, aren't you?"

"Yes. I want to meet Echidna—your Sensei, Roswaal."

When he heard Echidna's name leave Yuji Itadori's mouth, Roswaal's eyebrows twitched slightly, but he quickly revealed his usual cunning smile.

"I assume you only wish to learn about Sanctuary, Itadori."

"Yes. If possible, I'd like to learn more about Sanctuary."

"That was precisely why I asked you to come here. Sanctuary itself is Echidna's grave, and her body is still being preserved there."

Roswaal suddenly changed the subject.

"However, a Barrier left behind by the Witch exists there."

"A Barrier?"

"That's right. Sanctuary was originally created as an absolutely safe refuge, and this Barrier restricts the movements of mixed-bloods. Once they enter, they can no longer leave."

"What do you mean by mixed-bloods?"

"Those born from humans and other races. Emilia, for example, is a half-elf. If she enters Sanctuary, she will be affected by the Barrier. The same applies to other hybrids between humans and demi-humans."

Yuji Itadori gently rubbed his chin with one hand. He didn't know whether his current self would be considered a 'mixed-blood' in this world, but that wasn't the main point. Yuji Itadori was concerned about something else.

"You mean there are mixed-bloods trapped inside Sanctuary?"

"Yes. Though rather than saying they're trapped, some of them may have already grown accustomed to living there. There are villages inside, and since it's my territory, I regularly send supplies there. However, the conditions inside aren't very good."

"I understand."

Yuji Itadori nodded.

"Since it's a Barrier, there must naturally be a way to解除 it."

"That's right. You must pass the Trials."

Roswaal narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Echidna arranged the Trials. The seal will only be解除d after someone successfully completes them."

"Then what exactly are the Trials?"

"That is something you will need to verify for yourself, Itadori-dono. Furthermore, only mixed-bloods are permitted to participate in the Trials."

"I understand. Thank you very much—but Roswaal, you called me over because you have something else to say, don't you?"

"As expected, I can't hide anything from you, Itadori."

Roswaal smiled.

"I'm simply curious, Itadori. Do you possess the ability to bring the dead back to life?"

Roswaal had already witnessed far too many miracles from Yuji Itadori, miracles that surpassed his understanding.

Perhaps Yuji Itadori possessed a way to resurrect his Sensei.

"I'm sorry, but the dead cannot return to life."

Yuji Itadori spoke in a calm tone.

Had he truly possessed the power to bring the dead back to life, so many tragedies would never have happened in the past.

"I see..."

"However, if only the body is dead and the soul still remains, then it might be possible."

Yuji Itadori answered.

At the very least, Yaga Masamichi had once succeeded in transferring a soul into another body.

That was also what Yuji Itadori wanted to accomplish.

At those words, a brilliant light flashed in Roswaal's eyes. For the first time, the face concealed beneath his clown makeup revealed an incomparably serious expression.

However, after only a few seconds, he quickly returned to his previous demeanor.

"My apologies. It seems I've said a little too much. Itadori-dono, please don't hesitate to tell me if there's anything you require! I will certainly do everything in my power to satisfy your needs!"

Although my wrist hurts, there will be an extra chapter later!

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