A Bizarre Adventure That Begins in Jujutsu Kaisen

Time flies, and finally the day that was destined to be recorded in history has arrived.

Including the Ainu Jujutsu Legion in Hokkaido, except for a few members who are unable to travel far due to physical reasons or who must guard certain key locations that cannot be lost.

All of the more than 5,000 registered sorcerers belonging to the Japanese sorcery community received an unquestionable summons and, within three days, rushed from all over the world to the former site of the Sorcery Directorate General.

This may be the largest gathering in the history of the sorcery world.

A large crowd gathered in the specially reinforced auditorium. Although the crowd was orderly, an invisible pressure and a variety of complex emotions quietly permeated the air.

Although the newly appointed sorcery director Theo, who is presiding over this unprecedented gathering, is still an "unknown nobody" to most sorcerers.

However, the three top-tier magicians recognized by the previous generation—Gojo Satoru, Natsuyu Suke, and Tsukumo Yuki—joined the entire cast of the three starter families and publicly expressed their support.

Their very existence is the most undeniable "weight," enough to make any doubts and disdain swallowed back down.

These people are like flags, living symbols of the great trend.

Some attitudes don't even need to be spoken.

When they stand side by side, the direction of the times becomes crystal clear.

On the high platform at the front of the venue, Theo stood tall and straight. His six eyes, like reflections of the boundless sky, calmly swept across the entire hall.

He did not use any electronic amplification equipment, but his clear, steady voice, which contained a strange sense of power, resounded directly and equally in the ears of every participant through his skillful use of "incantation," ensuring that even in the farthest corners, every word could be heard perfectly.

"Hello everyone."

The opening remarks were simple yet powerful.

"Welcome to this all-sorcerer meeting. I am delighted and honored to see everyone here."

Standing here today, what I want to propose is not a simple policy adjustment or personnel change, but a fundamental vision that will completely overturn all past understandings of the sorcery world—a path that seems difficult and fraught with unknowns, but in the long run, may be the only viable way out for the sorcerer community and even for all of humanity.

He paused slightly, letting the weight of his words settle.

"The core of this path is that we will systematically and in stages educate all non-magicians about the basic principles of 'curses' and the methods of perceiving and controlling emotional sparks."

Our long-term goal is to enable as many people as possible to understand and ultimately learn how to safely and finitely use, or at least 'manage', their own magical powers.

As expected, even with the incantation in place, a low commotion and gasps of surprise still rose from the audience.

This idea itself was nothing short of a thunderbolt for many traditional sorcerers who had been taught from childhood that "sorcerers and non-sorcerers are clearly distinct" and that "power needs to be hidden."

Theo did not attempt to immediately suppress the commotion, but waited a few seconds until it subsided somewhat before continuing in a calm tone:

"I know this sounds crazy, daring, and even dangerous."

At this moment, countless questions must be swirling in your minds:

What if we let everyone come into contact with the curse power and it gets out of control?

What if power is abused by those with malicious intent?

What if...this results in the creation of even more powerful and difficult-to-deal-with cursed spirits?

He posed several of the most pointed questions in a row, as if speaking on behalf of everyone.

"I have thought deeply about these issues and analyzed them repeatedly."

Now, please allow me to invite you all to think about this from a different perspective.

It is precisely because the curse of fear spirals out of control due to ignorance and repression that we should take the initiative to learn how to control it.

It is precisely because power can be abused that we should establish rules, popularize knowledge, and teach people how to correctly understand and harness it, rather than throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

For a long time, the world of sorcery has shrouded power in mystery, keeping it on a pedestal and regarding it as a privilege or burden for a select few.

This will only breed more division, misunderstanding, ignorance and fear within society.

As you all know, these negative emotions are the perfect breeding ground for the birth and growth of cursed spirits.

I will not mince words; this road will certainly not be smooth sailing.

We will encounter setbacks, face intense scrutiny from both inside and outside the industry, and may even pay a heavy price.

But just like a baby learning to walk, stumbling and falling are almost inevitable experiences, but we will not forever forbid children from trying to walk because of that.

Every fall is an opportunity to accumulate experience for a more steady pace.

Furthermore, even if we walk the "right" path without any deviation, bad things will still happen occasionally, and they cannot be completely predicted or avoided.

That might be called a 'calamity,' an occasional 'error' in the blueprint of fate, an inevitable product of the world's complexity.

He spoke, his gaze sweeping over the thousands of faces below, then raised a finger and pointed into the void, as if pointing to some higher law of existence:

"Therefore I will do what is presumptuous to correct the errors of the Creator!"

I will put the missing hands back into the clock of stars, to show people 'innovation'!

Stagnation can never bring true happiness and progress!

Only by constantly forging ahead can we proactively turn the gears of time and give meaning to existence itself through our choices!

There are no lofty gods here. What creates this paradise on earth and defines the future is the collective will of each and every one of us, the awakened heart that dares to take responsibility!

Then, his tone returned to an equal invitation:

"Everyone will have the opportunity to know the full picture of this path, and everyone should participate in it and be responsible for their own choices."

This world does not exist for just one person, nor does it operate solely under our watchful eyes.

But it is always waiting—waiting for a possibility to be saved, improved, and reshaped.

And that's exactly what we need to seize.

The shadow of the old era, those purges and infighting based on self-interest and fear, have ended with the collapse of the old system!

The pointless bloodshed and sacrifice should become history!

Everyone here, please be honest with yourselves:

Are you truly satisfied with who you are now?

Haven't you ever thought, "This world could have been different"?

Don't you want to advance to an even higher level?

Let me lend you a hand!

Obey my principles and follow the new path.

Then I will grant you even greater power, and a brand new world.

From now on, the size of the sorcerer community will no longer be subject to artificial restrictions. We will actively seek out, cultivate, and recruit all qualified and willing individuals.

The "mandatory delegation" system will be permanently abolished.

We will organize all those who volunteer to exorcise curses and protect the people into well-functioning and coordinated elite teams using scientific organization methods, and establish a sound support and rotation mechanism to minimize unnecessary casualties.

Furthermore, the compensation that all members who perform the mission will receive will be doubled from the current level.

Furthermore, we will systematically research, manufacture, and distribute standardized magical artifacts that match the caster's level and mission requirements, thereby enhancing overall combat power and survivability.

The tall, black-haired youth opened his arms to the crowd, his posture open and inclusive.

"I don't need loyal servants, but I welcome new friends who share the same ideals."

A healthy civilization cannot, and should never, place its hopes entirely on a savior.

This may be a rugged road, and there will inevitably be disagreements, setbacks, and even setbacks along the way...

But that will be the path that humanity chooses and walks itself.

Yes, the savior may be transcendent.

But everyone has the opportunity to become their own hero.

All that's needed is the courage to take that step forward.

Even if a savior fails one day, as long as enlightened heroes continue to emerge—

For every one that falls, thousands more will rise up!

It is that urgent desire to protect something that drives us to become stronger!

Each person's happiness and path should be created and defined by themselves.

Comrades, I will not keep this glory of reform to myself!

I am willing, and will certainly, pass on this "courage to fly" to everyone who needs it!

As the speech ended, the figure on the stage waved.

After a moment of silence, applause first rang out sporadically, then swept through the entire auditorium like wildfire.

Whether they fully understood or agreed with the performance, the audience erupted in thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.