"More importantly,"
Principal Yaga's voice dropped a few octaves.
"Intelligence suggests that he has most likely mastered 'Domain.' Once the Domain Expansion is activated, no one here, except Gojo Satoru, can guarantee a safe retreat.
In terms of threat level, this Rin might be even trickier to handle than Geto Suguru."
The conference room instantly fell silent.
Everyone recalled the previous rumors: Rin had fought Mei Mei and Aoi Todo alone, not only holding his ground but easily suppressing both of them.
At that time, everyone knew his strength was considerable, but they never expected him to have become so powerful, even reaching the ceiling for Jujutsu Sorcerers: "Domain."
"Perhaps this is the confidence Geto Suguru has to launch this war."
Mei Mei ran her fingertip along the rim of her teacup, her tone tinged with helplessness. "With a companion who can rival a Special Grade, and two thousand Cursed Spirits as backup, he dares to directly declare war on Jujutsu High."
"I don't think so."
Gojo Satoru suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.
He slightly straightened his body, his gaze beneath the blindfold seemingly piercing the air:
"I still don't believe Rin will truly join Geto Suguru's plan.
The fact that Rin didn't show up when Geto Suguru came to Jujutsu High to declare war might be the best answer—he may not agree with Geto Suguru's 'Great Cause.'"
After a pause, he added:
"Furthermore, even if Rin doesn't take action, given Geto Suguru's personality, he wouldn't fight a battle he was sure to lose.
The fact that he dared to declare war means he must have a trump card we haven't discovered yet."
"Regardless of what trump card he has, we must prepare for the worst."
Principal Yaga's tone was unquestionable, and he looked toward Gojo Satoru:
"In Yuta Okkotsu's current condition, can he join the fight? Rika Orimoto, the Special Grade Cursed Spirit inside him, would be a huge help if he could control her."
Hearing the name "Yuta Okkotsu," Gojo Satoru's expression immediately turned serious, and he firmly shook his head:
"Absolutely not. He currently cannot fully control Rika Orimoto. If his emotions flare up, Rika's power will spiral out of control.
If we rashly send him to the battlefield, not only will he be useless, but he will also make the situation more chaotic, potentially even injuring our own people."
"Damn it!" Principal Yaga slammed his hand on the table, his voice filled with anxiety:
"Time is short now, we must concentrate all our strength! Immediately contact all Jujutsu High graduates and have them return as soon as possible.
Notify The Big Three Families and have them send Jujutsu Sorcerers for support.
Also, find a way to contact Yuki Tsukumo for me. Whether we can reach her or not, we must try!"
He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, his voice carrying the determination of someone burning their bridges:
"This time, we must use all our might to completely eliminate Geto Suguru, this 'curse' that threatens the Jujutsu World!"
Silence fell over the conference room once more. Only the setting sun outside the window slowly descended, stretching everyone's shadows long.
A war concerning the survival of the Jujutsu World was already imminent, and all they could do was fight with all their strength to meet the coming storm... The door to the Star Plasma Cult's conference room was tightly closed, and the serious atmosphere from the tactical discussion still lingered in the air.
Geto Suguru leaned back against the chair at the head of the table, gently turning the prayer beads on his wrist, and suddenly let out a low chuckle, his tone carrying a hint of mockery:
"I bet that 'muscle-head' Principal is absolutely furious right now, isn't he?"
He raised his eyes to look at the executives present, a trace of cunning flashing in his eyes:
"He's probably yelling in his office, 'We must completely eliminate Geto Suguru, this curse,' just like he used to scold me and Gojo for skipping class back at Jujutsu High."
Miguel scratched his head, the excitement on his face gradually fading, replaced by a hint of solemnity:
"But then again, even if we have you and Rin, two Special Grade Sorcerers, if we face off against Jujutsu High, as long as Gojo Satoru is present, our chances of winning truly don't seem high.
And if the Jujutsu Alliance gets involved..."
"The winning rate would be pitifully low."
Geto Suguru finished his sentence, adding calmly, and even nodded:
"That's right. If we engage in a direct confrontation, we are certain to lose."
As soon as he said this, the conference room immediately fell silent.
The executives looked at each other, all confused. Since he knew they would lose, was declaring war on Jujutsu High and saying they would "take down Jujutsu High" just a joke?
Geto Suguru seemed to read their minds and suddenly laughed, a hint of cunning in his eyes:
"Therefore, our goal this time was never to take down Jujutsu High."
He leaned his body slightly forward, his tone becoming more assured:
"To still believe the lies I spoke during my student days... these people are truly getting more and more naive."
"Our true goal is to kill Yuta Okkotsu."
That single sentence caused the entire conference room to erupt instantly.
"Yuta Okkotsu?" Miguel abruptly sat upright:
"The boy who harbors the Special Grade Cursed Spirit Rika Orimoto inside him?"
"Correct." Geto Suguru nodded, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes:
"As long as we obtain Rika Orimoto, we won't have to laboriously collect Cursed Spirits everywhere. One fully controlled Special Grade Cursed Spirit is worth thousands of low-level Cursed Spirits.
By then, even when facing Gojo Satoru, we will have the leverage to fight back."
He paused, then continued his analysis:
"Currently, Okkotsu's strength is unstable, and he can't even control Rika Orimoto's power.
Jujutsu High is certainly aware of this, so no matter how much we provoke them, they will definitely not send Okkotsu to the front lines."
"This is our opportunity."
Geto Suguru lightly tapped his finger on the tabletop, laying out a clear chain of logic:
"The true purpose of the 'Night Parade of One Hundred Demons' we spoke of before was never to disrupt the Jujutsu World, but to create chaos, diverting the attention of Jujutsu High and the Jujutsu Alliance elsewhere, leaving Yuta Okkotsu completely isolated and helpless.
Then, we will send in elites to infiltrate, deal with him amidst the chaos, and seize Rika Orimoto. This is our actual plan."
The confusion in the conference room gradually dissipated, and the executives' eyes lit up again.
Miguel stroked his chin, realizing the truth:
"So, you declared war on Jujutsu High to make them think we were going for a head-on confrontation, but you were actually trying to distract them?"
"Exactly." Geto Suguru leaned back against the chair, his fingertips resting casually on the armrest, a confident smirk curving his lips, his eyes gleaming with certainty:
"The more conspicuous the 'target,' the better it hides our real intention. By the time they realize something is wrong, we'll already have Rika Orimoto in hand."
Faced with Geto Suguru's near-absolute confidence, Rin swallowed, ultimately saying nothing. He merely nodded silently, agreeing to follow the arrangement by default.
Geto Suguru sat up slightly, his tone suddenly deepening, every word carrying an unmistakable solemnity:
"The most crucial part of this battle is that Gojo Satoru must be held back."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, and emphasized:
"Otherwise, the moment he realizes our true objective, his speed will allow him to rush back and ruin the plan in the blink of an eye."
As his voice fell, his gaze landed precisely on Miguel, carrying a clear sense of entrustment:
"Miguel, this task is yours. Your black rope can disrupt and neutralize Cursed Techniques. Holding back Gojo Satoru for twenty minutes shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Hearing this, a flicker of awkwardness crossed Miguel's dark face. He subconsciously gripped the black rope wrapped around his waist, his voice carrying a hint of apology:
"If the black rope were still intact, I'd definitely be fine. But now... only half its length remains, and I really can't hold out for twenty minutes."
Changing tack, he looked at Rin, his tone gaining a hint of expectation:
"But if Rin helps, it should be possible."
These words instantly focused everyone's attention on Rin. Geto Suguru slightly raised an eyebrow, his gaze questioning.
The other Jujutsu Sorcerers also held their breath, waiting for him to nod, as this was the safest plan currently available.
But Rin slowly shook his head, his voice clearly shattering this unspoken expectation:
"No, I disagree with this plan."
"What?" Someone gasped, full of shock.
No one expected Rin, who had always been cooperative, to suddenly refuse. Even the composure on Geto Suguru's face faded slightly as he waited for Rin to continue.
Rin met the room full of astonished gazes, his tone completely unwavering, and stated word by word:
"Let me handle the matter of killing Yuta Okkotsu. I will bring his body back."