The white wings formed by Senbonzakura Kageyoshi flared out as Satoru charged forward, trailing a blinding white light behind him.
Satoshi remained composed. As Satoru closed in, he gently swept Ryūjin Jakka across the ground.
This move stunned the spectators.
The pressure exuded by Senbonzakura Kageyoshi's Endscape: White Imperial Sword was overwhelming. Even a Special Grade sorcerer like Yuki felt a suffocating weight from its presence.
So how could Satoshi remain so calm?
Shouldn't he use a technique of equal magnitude to counter Satoru?
Had he accepted defeat?
That thought surfaced in the minds of those unfamiliar with Satoshi. But those who had witnessed him subdue Rainbow Dragon nine years ago were quietly anticipating the reveal of his true trump card.
"It looks like Satoshi is going to lose. Sekiguchi Seiji, Satoru really is your most outstanding student. I admire that."
Gakuganji Yoshinobu sighed inwardly. So, in the end, the Gojo clan would take the championship at this sister school goodwill event.
Satoshi was strong, but Satoru was this generation's true Six Eyes, blessed with the Limitless Technique and extraordinary talent.
Given time, Satoru would surely surpass Yuki and become the strongest Special Grade sorcerer.
As for Satoshi?
Even though he destroyed a fragment of Ryomen Sukuna, he wasn't an orthodox sorcerer and couldn't be recognized as the pinnacle of the sorcery world.
If Satoshi were considered a sorcerer, then the current sorcerer hierarchy would no longer be limited to just Yuki at the Special Grade level.
In terms of sheer ability, even Zenin Toji could rival Yuki.
If ranked purely on strength, Zenin Toji would absolutely earn the title of special-grade sorcerer.
Satoshi, no matter how powerful you are, will never be acknowledged by the official sorcerer system.
Gakuganji's expression remained cold. Even with his unusual connection to Tengen, that wasn't enough for the world of jujutsu to recognize him.
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"Does Principal Gakuganji really believe Satoshi will lose?"
Sekiguchi Seiji didn't think it would end so easily. After all, he had witnessed the battle with Rainbow Dragon nine years ago and knew that Satoshi still had one more technique he hadn't yet revealed.
"Of course. Can't you feel the pressure from Satoru's move just by watching the screen? It's overpowering…"
Gakuganji felt Sekiguchi was just stalling. After all, both Satoru and Satoshi were from Tokyo Jujutsu High. As principal, why should it matter who won?
"Yaga, look at your teacher. If he's getting senile, maybe it's time for you to take over Tokyo Jujutsu High. You're still young, and your judgment should be sharper than Sekiguchi's."
"Do you also think Satoru has the upper hand?"
Gakuganji turned toward Yaga Masamichi, hoping to find support.
He assumed Yaga would agree. After all, Satoru wielded Senbonzakura, the Limitless Technique, and now the Endscape: White Imperial Sword.
With such a combination, wasn't it obvious Satoru had already stepped into the realm of the strongest sorcerer alive?
Why were the Tokyo Jujutsu High veterans still holding back?
Could their judgment really be that poor?
"Not necessarily, Principal Gakuganji. You're underestimating Satoshi."
"Satoshi already used this technique before when he destroyed Sukuna's finger. The power of that sword strike was monstrous. Even Senbonzakura Kageyoshi couldn't stop it."
"But nine years ago, Principal Sekiguchi and I both witnessed a move from Satoshi even more powerful than this. And so far, he still hasn't used it."
After saying this, Yaga fell silent. No matter how Gakuganji questioned him, he refused to speak further.
"How is that possible? Satoru's move is already this strong, and Satoshi had something stronger nine years ago? That's absurd."
Gakuganji was stunned by their silence, but a sliver of doubt crept into his heart. After all, there was no reason for Yaga or Sekiguchi to lie.
Tokyo Jujutsu High was already dominating. Why throw out red herrings?
Still confused, his mutterings were overheard by Yuki.
Yuki crossed her arms and chuckled.
"Principal, even if you've got more experience than me, your mindset's a little too old-fashioned."
"Don't forget, Satoshi has mastered Kidō and forged a Zanpakutō. With just his physical ability, even without cursed energy or techniques, he'd still be qualified as a top-grade sorcerer."
"You're treating Satoshi the same way you treated Toji. I don't get what you're thinking. Don't you realize that if the old dogs at the General Directorate push Satoshi and Toji too far, even I won't be able to protect you?"
A trace of disdain flickered across Yuki's face.
"And I might not even side with you…"
Her words left Gakuganji frozen.
If Yuki didn't support the General Directorate, then the entire jujutsu authority structure would become a hollow shell.
Even a group of Grade 1 sorcerers couldn't stand against a Special Grade.
The phrase "strength in numbers" didn't apply when it came to those standing at the peak.
And most importantly, the foundation of the General Directorate was Lord Tengen. But Lord Tengen's connection with Satoshi was unclear at best.
Not to mention, Yuki was formerly Tengen's Star Plasma Vessel.
For her to have been cast aside, and for Lord Tengen to forgo assimilation with her because of Satoshi… it was clear how highly Satoshi was regarded.
Then, perhaps… were his and the General Directorate's views too outdated?
Should they really start considering bringing Satoshi and Toji into the official jujutsu system?
(To be continued.)
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