A Bizarre Adventure That Begins in Jujutsu Kaisen

The morning after they marched their troops to Luoyang and overturned the old order of the sorcery world.

The newly appointed Director of Spellcasting, Theo, is walking from a temporary residence sponsored by Gojo Satoru to the former headquarters, which is still being cleaned up and reorganized.

As dawn broke and the streets were quiet, he walked at a leisurely pace, his demeanor as relaxed as an old Beijing bird walker taking a typical morning stroll.

Just then, a deep, powerful engine sound came from afar and quickly grew louder.

A stylish heavy motorcycle screeched to a stop beside him with a precise and clean motion.

The rider was a tall woman. She deftly dismounted, casually removing her professional helmet with a fluid and powerful motion.

A cascade of dazzling golden hair fell down like a waterfall, gleaming with a healthy sheen in the sunlight.

Her face was bright and striking, and her figure, encased in a tight-fitting cycling outfit, was curvaceous and stunning.

The newcomer casually tucked his helmet to his side, walked straight up to Theo, flashed a bright and straightforward smile, and got straight to the point with his first words:

"Hello, newly appointed director~ May I ask, what type of woman do you like?"

Theo stopped and calmly glanced at her, his face showing no sign of offense or surprise. Instead, he returned her a sunny smile.

"Hello—I probably like anything that evokes feelings in me."

If I had to choose, I'd prefer someone who's good-looking, has a great personality, and is a little bit clingy.

The blonde woman's eyes lit up, and she pointed to herself with a hint of mockery.

"Oh dear, then I perfectly meet your standards? Haha, just kidding~"

She extended her hand and formally introduced herself: "I am Tsukumo Yuki, a top-tier mage. You should know me by that, right?"

"I've heard of you, Miss Ninety-Nine." Theo shook her hand, his grip firm but not too tight. "I've heard Xia Youjie mention you—"

Almost the instant the name "Xia You" was uttered, Jiujiu Yuki's mind immediately and reflexively recalled the famous evaluation Xia Youjie, then a high school student, had given her ten years ago with a serious yet somewhat speechless expression:

"A highly skilled but unreliable senior who never takes on missions and spends his time loafing around abroad."

It's a complete black history!

"Stop! Don't listen to his nonsense!" She immediately raised her other hand, making a "pause" gesture, a wry smile flashing across her face. "The past is the past, the present is the present!"

She cleared her throat, regained her composure, but the excitement in her eyes was still undeniable:

"Here's the thing, after hearing what you did last night, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep at all. I immediately bought the earliest flight back and wanted to see it with my own eyes."

Maybe I'm your first fan!

"Thank you for your kindness, Miss Jiujiu."

A great man once said, "Clean the house thoroughly before inviting guests."

I merely performed the necessary task of cleaning up years of grime and decaying garbage.

This is nothing to boast about, it's just... something that someone had to do.

Theo nodded slightly and said reservedly.

"So, you've come all the way from overseas to discuss something important?"

"Hey, I'm a proper 'Special Grade' fighter, for goodness' sake!"

Tsukumo Yuki stood with his hands on his hips, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

"You've already made such a huge commotion back home, like 'moving troops to Luoyang,' how could I not fly back immediately to see it for myself?"

Originally, I planned to observe the situation first, after all...

I'm just an insignificant beauty who wants all the cursed spirits in the world to disappear.

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly took two steps closer to Theo, instantly creating a slightly oppressive sense of personal distance.

Then, she bent down slightly, her arms hanging naturally, and her hands gently resting on her knees that were brought together inward.

This seemingly casual movement accentuated her stunning figure, and the full curves beneath her fitted coat swayed gently with the slight shift in her center of gravity, exuding a uniquely aggressive charm characteristic of mature women.

The entire posture was a mix of probing, joking, and a hint of seduction, as if waiting to see the other person's possible embarrassment or wavering.

This is one of her usual tricks, especially when dealing with young and impetuous male sorcerers. It can easily disrupt their rhythm and give her the upper hand in the conversation. It has worked every time over the years.

However, Theo simply gazed at her calmly, his eyes clear, his expression unchanged.

There was neither the embarrassment and shyness of a teenager, nor the wavering caused by being attracted to the charm of the opposite sex, nor even the avoidance that an ordinary man might show.

The gaze was so pure, as if observing an interesting experimental phenomenon or appreciating a beautiful work of art.

Yuki Tsukumo tilted her head slightly, tossed her long, golden hair that shone like sunlight, and maintained this posture that was both imposing and alluring, as if she didn't care about the other person's indifference.

She continued:

"However, Principal Moth sent an encrypted meeting outline, which I have roughly reviewed:"

Through the authority of the reorganized Jujutsu Supervision Department, the popularization of jujutsu knowledge is enforced from top to bottom, forcing the entire society to adapt, understand, and ultimately evolve...

This piqued my interest.

Most practitioners spend their entire lives treating symptoms.

When a cursed spirit appears, one goes to exorcise it; after completing the task, one collects payment and rests. This cycle repeats itself, just like clocking in and out at work.

But what is truly needed to eradicate the problem is a "root cause treatment"—that is, to create a world where cursed spirits do not exist.

Whether it's pursuing the path of "optimizing the curse power" for all humanity, or achieving my desired transformation into "Heaven and Tyrant," the key is to fundamentally control the generation and existence of curses...

On this point, you, Xia You, and I actually share the same goal!

Theo finally reacted differently.

He clapped softly, the rhythm slow and clear, and carefully observed the other person for a moment, as if this were another first encounter.

Then, he extended his right hand, his face showing genuine approval, his voice filled with clear delight:

"That's great! Not only me and Jie, but also Wu and Youtai expressed their support."

Currently, there are four Grandmasters who adhere to the philosophy of "optimizing spell power".

You're the fifth one. Welcome to the team, Yuki Tsukumo!

The two shook hands politely, their palms touching briefly before separating.

Theo withdrew his hand and stated calmly, "This is what I think: making mistakes is not terrible, and it doesn't matter if you don't know what the absolutely correct path is."

The most terrifying thing in this world is the fear of change, numbness, fear, despair, confusion, forgetting, and acceptance and conformity.

Accepting destined suffering and submitting to an unjust fate—that's the real root of the problem!

As he spoke, he placed his hands on the wide leather belt around his waist, adorned with striking red hearts—a style that mirrored "The World's" attire, flamboyant and full of symbolism.

Immediately, Theo leaned his entire body backward in a posture full of tension and balance, tilting it at a near-perfect forty-five-degree angle, supported entirely by his powerful core strength, as if gravity itself had yielded to him at this moment.

"There are too many people in the world who are like this: ostriches, burying their heads in the sand, just getting by, only satisfied with dealing with superficial problems, but not seeking effective ways to eradicate the curse."

Simply popularizing knowledge of spells and training sorcerers in large numbers is relatively straightforward; as long as there are sufficient resources and teachers, progress can be made steadily.

But how do we reverse this social trend of avoiding fundamental problems... how do we awaken people's courage and willingness to 'change'...?

This is the core challenge that all of us reformers truly must confront!