All right, then? Ms. Tsukumo, you had mentioned earlier that you would have normally left the meeting when Principal Gakuganji had permitted you to leave, but you didn't because you came here out of courtesy. I get the feeling that there is something more to what you said. Correct me if I'm wrong. One of the other higher-ups in the room shifted nervously in his seat, his eyes darting between Principal Gakuganji and Ms. Tsukumo.
"I guess since you're asking," Tsukumo said slowly, her eyes scanning the room, "it's come to my attention that this school right now is rife with rumors that the higher-ups are planning the execution of a girl named Hanako Shiro."
The higher-ups in the room exchanged glances, their faces etched with shock and dismay. They hadn't thought that word would get out. This was a situation they wanted to keep under wraps to avoid stirring up any conflict within the school. It was definitely something they didn't want to say in public.
Principal Gakuganji cleared his throat, his voice booming through the silent room. "Everyone, please focus your attention on me," he said, his eyes flashing with anger. "There is no truth to these rumors. They are indeed just rumors."
But his words did little to reassure the people in the room. They had seen the look in his eyes, and they knew that he was lying.
Tsukumo leaned forward in her chair, her eyes boring into Principal Gakuganji's. Her voice was cold and hard."You know there's no need to lie," she said, her lips curling into a sneer. "Especially when I've heard from two of your students that they were given a mission to find Hanako and bring her to the school. And I'm the last person you should be lying to. If that's going to be the case, then this meeting is a waste of time."
She paused, her eyes flashing with anger. "I mean, we are all Jujutsu sorcerers here, and our job is to get rid of curses."
"Tell me this girl," she said, her voice dripping with contempt. "Does she have some kind of dangerous cursed ability? We might as well get to the point here."
"Yes, she does," he said, his voice grave. "The situation concerning her is exactly why I called for this meeting to take place."
All the higher-ups and Gakuganji turned to look at Masamichi in surprise. They had not expected this serious matter to be the reason behind the meeting. The tension in the room grew palpable as they awaited Masamichi's explanation.
Masamichi took a deep breath."To answer your question, Ms. Shiro's parasitic curse spirit, known as Akki, feeds on the girl's cursed energy. It's a curse that is known to have been manifested around the time of Sukuna's reign."
Yuki's eyes widened as Masamichi explained about Hanako's cursed spirit, Akki. "So this cursed spirit first manifested around the time of Sukuna, when he reigned as the king of curses, or before?" she asked, her voice laced with curiosity.
She leaned forward in her chair, her eyes fixed on Masamichi's face. Her mind raced with questions. What was the connection between Hanako's cursed spirit and Sukuna's reign? Was there a deeper significance to the timing of its manifestation?
Masamichi nodded, understanding Yuki's confusion. "Yes, that's correct," he said, his voice grave. "Akki's manifestation coincided with Sukuna's reign as the king of curses, or possibly even before that. It's believed to have been a result of the intense cursed energy during that time."
He paused, his eyes taking on a distant look. "The cursed energy was said to have reached unprecedented levels during Sukuna's reign, causing the manifestation of powerful curses like Akki. Some even speculated that Sukuna's presence may have somehow influenced the birth of such malevolent spirits."
Well, do we know what exactly this spirit is capable of?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly. "Or is the girl proof that this cursed spirit exists?" Tsukumo pressed on.
The girl is proof that this Akki spirit actually exists and that we are unaware of the exact capabilities of this curse. It's exactly why we are having the spirit exorcize Gakuganji. spoke up
"Exorcised through the execution of a young girl. How old is this girl anyway?" Tsukumo asked
"She looks to be around 15," Yaga answered.
Yuki felt a pang of pity for the girl. She was so young, and she had already been dealt such a cruel fate. Her heart sank as she heard the news. A young girl, no older than 15, is bound by a cursed spirit. And the only way to cure her was to execute her?
"When's the execution taking place?" Tsukumo asked.
"As right now—there n—" Yaga began, but Yoshinobu cut him off.
"The execution will take place tomorrow," Gakuganji said firmly.
Masamichi turned to look at him; his eyes narrowed. "You're not serious," he said.
She took a deep breath and leaned forward. "Wait," she said, her voice clear and unwavering. "I don't think we should execute the girl."
All eyes turned to her, and she met their gazes with steady defiance. "I know that she's a potential danger, but
Gakuganji's lips curled into a sneer. "What do you propose we do with her? Let her run loose and wreak havoc on the world. She's a threat to everyone, and she must be eliminated."
"But perhaps there is another way," she continued, undeterred by his interruption. "We could consider rehabilitation and containment measures instead of resorting to execution. It may be possible to help her control her powers and find a way for her to live peacefully among us."
"Besides, how do you know that executing her won't backfire and just end up making her a cursed spirit herself? or just aid this Akki curse even more."
"Instead of ending the life of a child just because she contains something she didn't choose to have, why not have her become a student here at Jujutsu Tech? Allow her to make use of and control her cursed energy; in that way, she will be able to help get rid of other curses. Not only would this give her a chance to learn and grow, but it would also provide her with a support system of experienced jujutsu sorcerers who could guide and protect her. By embracing her potential instead of fearing it, we can ensure that she becomes an asset to our society rather than a threat."
She leaned forward, her elbow resting on the table and her chin resting in her palm, and her expression was thoughtful. "That's just my personal take on the situation," she said confidently.
Gakuganji raised an eyebrow, his expression skeptical. "This personal take of yours wouldn't be blinded by your personal feelings or connection, would it?" he asked. He had always been wary of personal biases clouding judgment in important matters, but he was willing to hear her out and consider her perspective, as long as it was grounded in logic and reason.
She sighed, her voice laced with frustration. "And if it did matter? All I can do is give my opinion. It's up to you good-for-nothing higher-ups to decide, even if you make a horrible decision." Not all of you are good-for-nothings, I'd say the only exception is Principal Yaga, of course." She said it with a mischievous grin.
The higher-ups' faces darkened like thunderclouds at her comment. Masamichi gently rubbed his temples, his expression betraying a hint of frustration. Her words weren't wrong; he too didn't always agree with the higher-ups' decisions.
feeling the weight of her words. Despite her doubts about the higher-ups' decision-making abilities, she understood that ultimately it was out of her control. However, she couldn't help but hope that her opinion would be taken into consideration and that logic and reason would prevail in the end.
"Very well, then, I'd hate to admit, but I feel as if Ms. Tsukumo makes a fair point, said one of the higher-ups, his voice grudging. We shall suspend the execution for the time being."
Yuki sat up straighter, her eyes widening in surprise. She couldn't believe that they were actually considering her suggestion. She scanned the room, and her gaze landed on Principal Gakuganji, who was sitting rigidly in his chair, his jaw clenched. His eyes flashed with anger as he met her gaze.
"How could you possibly agree with what she is saying? he growled. It's better to get rid ofthe problem right away, leaving no room for it to grow."
"Yoshinobu," said another higher-up, his voice calmer and more measured. "There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding Ms. Shiro and the cursed spirit Akki. It's better to observe and gather more information through them. Besides, if she is deemed a threat for sure, then she will be executed without hesitation. But since I'm not the only one here, well, have a vote. All those in favor of suspending the execution raise their hands."
Yuki was the first to raise her hand, her fingers trembling with anticipation. To her surprise, the three other higher-ups in the room raised their hands as well, leaving only Principal Gakuganji in opposition.
"Now that the decision has been made, the question is: what school shall she be placed in?" asked the same higher-up who had spoken before.
"Well, it would only make sense for her to be here in Kyoto, would it not?" said the only other higher-up who hadn't spoken the whole meeting.
There was a moment of silence as the others considered her suggestion. Then, Principal Yaga spoke up. "She'll go with me. His voice was firm and decisive. I will bring her to Tokyo, and she can join my first-year class over there."
The other higher-ups nodded in agreement.
"Very well. This meeting is now officially adjourned."