Kazuma: Don't Put Your Trust in Tengen

"Kazuma and I will go to other colonies separately. Panda is relatively weak, so it is safer for him to stay with Kashimo-senpai."

Yuta's blunt words completely shattered Panda's heart.

'What?! He wants me to team up with this killer?'

'Will I even see the sun tomorrow?!'

Kashimo just glanced at Panda's terrified face and didn't say anything.

Even though Panda really deserved a beating, Kazuma had agreed to let him fight Sukuna first.

So, he wouldn't unnecessarily attack Panda.

...

Inside the main hall of Tombs of Star Corridor

Tengen and Yuki sat together, discussing countermeasures.

Yuki said in disbelief, "Tengen, are you really so sure that Kenjaku will come?"

For some reason, she was feeling uneasy these past few days.

Her right eyelid kept twitching, and she couldn't shake this feeling that something bad aas about to happen.

Tengen remained calm and said, "If I were him, I wouldn't miss this great opportunity."

"In my current state, I would be completely overwhelmed by the cursed spirit manipulation technique."

"You two are the only ones who can fight him."

Tengen appeared composed on the surface, but deep inside, he was extremely worried.

In this world, only he understood how truly insane Kenjaku was.

After thousands of years of accumulation, his strength has likely reached an unfathomable level.

Yuki crossed his arms and frowned.

"Are the two of us, me and Choso, not enough?"

After all, she is one of the four special grade sorcerers, and her Cursed Technique is unparalleled.

And Choso is also not to be underestimated, his background can be traced back to the Death Paintings.

And yet, Tengen lacked confidence?

Is the thousand-year-old Kenjaku really that powerful?

Tengen, who always spoke in riddles, suddenly adopted an uncharacteristically serious tone.

"Just the two of you may not be enough. That guy's talent is beyond your imagination."

"I'm afraid even my barrier won't be able to contain him!"

Upon hearing this, Yuki's expression stiffened.

This was the first time she had ever seen Tengen so serious, and this was the first time Tengen had praised someone so highly.

That alone told them how serious the situation was.

Now that most of Jujutsu Hugh's strongest fighters were gone, the Tombs of Star Corridor's defense was weaker than ever.

Could Kenjaku's true target in this Culling Game actually be Tengen himself?!

Tengen saw the two of them fall silent and continued, "So, listen to my plan."

"First, a two-on-one fight isn't ideal against Kenjaku, who can summon cursed spirits for assistance."

"So, we must fully understand his technique. Choso, you're the best candidate for that—you can test him with all your strength."

Tengen glanced at Choso's unreadable expression, then turned to him and said, "Next, you will fight Kenjaku at full force. With your strength, you can definitely force him to open his domain."

"And if he dares to expand his domain inside Tombs of Star Corridor, I will be able to break it."

"At that moment, Nozomi will enter the burn out state!"

"During that window, with your full power, you'll definitely be able to kill him."

Yuki fell into deep thought.

If it were up to her, she would have simply charged in and fought Kenjaku head-on.

No matter how strong Kenjaku was, Yuki had absolute confidence in herself.

At worst, she could exchange her life for Kenjaku's using the Imaginary Mass Black Hole technique.

But…

Tengen's plan actually seemed plausible.

Even though she disliked Tengen's cryptic nature, she had to admit—the man was the originator of the jujutsu world and an expert in strategy.

However…

Yuki pointed at Choso and said, "If we let him test Kenjaku's technique, he'll probably die, right?"

Before Tengen could reply, Choso spoke firmly, "As long as I can kill that beast, I'll do anything!"

He had long wanted to grind that bastard who played with his brothers' lives.

But he wasn't strong enough to avenge them. Now, this opportunity was presented right in front of him.

How could he hesitate?

Even if it meant sacrificing his own life, he would walk straight ahead.

His only regret was that he wouldn't get to see his younger brother, Yuji, again.

After making up his mind, Choso held up a single finger and declared, "I have only one request—I must be the one to kill Kenjaku!"

Yuki chuckled and said, "I'll do my best."

Tengen nodded in satisfaction and said softly, "The one who killed people in Shibuya is already dead. If you survive this, live on as Yuji's brother."

"Now, let's just wait quietly..."

Before he could finish—

BANG!

The doors were kicked open.

In an instant, Choso and Yuki snapped their heads toward the entrance.

"What a lousy place—it's like a damn maze."

Jogo grumbled as he strolled inside, followed by Hanami and the others.

"The Four Disaster Curses? Weren't you sent by Kazuma to the Culling Game?"

Tengen looked at Jogo and the others, his expression turning cautious.

Previously, because Kazuma had summoned the four of them, his barrier had no defenses against them. But now, that wasn't the case.

Jogo casually took a puff from his pipe, looking incredibly satisfied.

"Ahem… Under Kazuma's desperate request, I generously agreed to pass on a message."

Hearing this, Yuki and Tengen exchanged skeptical glances.

Kazuma, begging?

When he summoned you before, you were groveling like a dog, bowing and scraping.

Clearly, no one believed Jogo's nonsense.

But Yuki was very curious about Kazuma's message.

She raised an eyebrow, smirking slightly.

"Oh? Having a good time in the Culling Game, is he? Tell me, does he miss me?"

Jogo shot her a disdainful look and said, "I'll just relay Kazuma's exact words."

He cleared his throat and mimicked Kazuma's tone.

"Yuki and Choso, don't listen to Tengen's bullshit, or you'll get yourself killed."

Mahito stepped forward, laughing loudly.

"Tengen, that old guy, has no idea that Kenjaku's domain is an open one. That stupid plan of his won't work at all."

Their words sent shockwaves through the room.

Yuki stood frozen in place!

Hanami muttered under his breath, "Damn… You guys really didn't hold back… Kazuma didn't talk like that before."

"An open domain?"

Yuki's expression shifted.

Could it be that Kenjaku's domain was an open one?

If what Kazuma said was true…

Then Tengen's entire strategy would be worthless.

And the entire jujutsu world will be doomed.

No wonder her right eyelid had been twitching.