"I-I understand." Junpei fixed his gaze on the battlefield, his tone filled with awe. "So this is what Jujutsu Sorcerers are like? They're beyond human…"
Scratching his head, Itadori said, "Not all of them are like this. Yang-senpai and Gojo-sensei are special cases."
"Oh, right! You know Yang-senpai, right? The one who eliminated Mahito recently."
"You could've met him earlier, but he doesn't like cleanup work."
At the mention of Mahito, Junpei shuddered. After arriving at Jujutsu High, he finally realized just how dangerous his situation had been.
If not for Chu Yang eliminating that Curse, his fate would've been just as tragic as the other victims.
Realizing this, Junpei's gaze toward Chu Yang shifted. Ignoring the bewildered looks of others, he suddenly shouted—
"Yang-senpai, you're the strongest! You can't lose!!!"
The moment his voice rang out—
Laughter erupted all around.
"Hahaha! This kid's got Chūnibyō syndrome?"
"Well, it's normal at that age."
"If Yang-senpai knew he had such a devoted fan, he'd be so touched!"
"No way! With his personality, he'd probably find it embarrassing and smack the kid after the fight!"
"Hahaha! Look, Yang-senpai's expression changed!"
The intense atmosphere was completely shattered by Junpei's outburst.
And the price—Chu Yang's embarrassment skyrocketed to the max.
His Domain even wavered slightly.
Holy shit!
Where the hell did this kid come from?!
Was he actually a hater in disguise?!
Chu Yang cursed Junpei in his mind for a solid thousand characters, glaring at him viciously.
Junpei shrank back in fear.
"Don't be scared! That was a look of recognition!"
Itadori encouraged him.
"Are you sure?" Junpei asked doubtfully.
"Of course! He looked at me the same way during our missions."
Itadori nodded confidently.
The spectators continued watching with amusement.
Chu Yang's glare successfully silenced Junpei's cheers—
And he also shot Itadori a murderous look.
Even with his usual carefree nature, Itadori realized that Chu Yang was genuinely pissed.
Silently, he dragged Junpei and backed away.
"Come on, don't be so grumpy. That kid's your little fan!"
Gojo teased in a singsong tone.
Chu Yang ignored him.
Nothing—absolutely nothing—could shake his determination for financial freedom!
Focusing, he compressed Malevolent Shrine to its limit.
Gojo's eyes sharpened as he did the same with Unlimited Void.
In the end, their Domains shrank down to two football-sized black spheres—
Yet the residual energy was strong enough to crack the barrier.
Everyone could clearly see the fractures forming.
Yaga shouted, "Everyone! Move away from the barrier immediately!"
The next second—
BOOM!!!
The barrier shattered!
A raging storm of Cursed Energy exploded outward.
Those closest to the blast lost consciousness instantly.
CRACK!
A fissure ran through Unlimited Void—on the verge of collapse.
Meanwhile, Malevolent Shrine remained intact.
Gojo froze.
Had he… lost in sheer Cursed Energy output?
Acknowledging his defeat, Gojo willingly dispelled his Domain.
The Cursed Energy storm vanished, and the school returned to peace.
Chu Yang grinned. "Gojo-senpai, don't forget the transfer. You know my account details."
Feeling elated, he whistled and walked toward Itadori and Junpei.
Gojo Satoru stretched lazily, a smile playing on his lips.
His thoughts drifted back to his student days—having a rival worth chasing wasn't such a bad feeling.
Feeling the intense killing intent radiating from Chu Yang, Itadori and Junpei clung to each other in terror.
Just as Chu Yang placed a hand on their shoulders, another hand suddenly clamped onto his.
It was Masamichi Yaga.
"Before you chat with them, how about having a talk with me first?"
Imitating Junpei's earlier tone, Yaga affectionately called Chu Yang "Yang-senpai." At that moment, the killing intent he exuded was several times stronger than Chu Yang's.
Chu Yang let out an awkward laugh. "Principal, what a coincidence! You're here too?"
Yaga stared at him coldly.
Without hesitation, Chu Yang pointed at Gojo, who was quietly trying to sneak away. "It's all him! He was bored and forced me into a duel! I'm the real victim here!"
Yaga immediately shifted his gaze to Gojo.
The killing intent surged again.
Gojo froze mid-step, then scratched his head, feigning ignorance. "Nice weather today, huh?"
Yaga's lips curled into a sinister smile. He grabbed Chu Yang with one hand and Gojo with the other.
"You two—come with me!"
As the trio gradually disappeared into the distance, Itadori and Junpei finally let out a sigh of relief.
—
One Piece World
Wano Country
After returning from the Soul Palace, Chu Yang began preparations for the counterattack on the Holy Land, Mary Geoise.
He had been deeply engrossed in his bloodline factor experiments, leaving the Revolutionary Army to grow unchecked.
The strategy of placing bounties on the World Government and the Celestial Dragons was proving highly effective, dealing heavy blows to the regime over the years.
Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Army and several independent factions had gained significant momentum.
The World Government had attempted to launch a full-scale invasion of Wano, but their forces were crushed at the entrance—by Chu Yang alone. The heavy losses deterred further attempts.
Seeing the government struggle against the Revolutionaries, numerous oppressed nations and forces had risen in rebellion.
As for the pirates—after the defeats of Kaido and Big Mom, the seas had grown even more chaotic. Even someone as powerful as Whitebeard could only barely maintain control over his own territory.
Disorder spread.
Life for ordinary people had become increasingly difficult.
—
Chu Yang arrived at the Flower Capital, where the Revolutionary Army was gathered, discussing their next course of action.
Dragon and Fisher Tiger were in the meeting room. Their expressions turned to surprise when they saw Chu Yang.
"Well, if it isn't a rare guest! We call you all the time, and you never come. You just hole up in your little lab doing research all day. What made you come find us all of a sudden?"
"Must be something serious if you're personally involved," Tiger teased with a grin.
Dragon also smiled.
With the Revolutionary Army growing stronger, their hopes of overthrowing the Celestial Dragons had never been higher. Morale was at an all-time high.
"Indeed, there's something important we need to discuss," Chu Yang said solemnly.
Sensing the gravity of the situation, the two men exchanged a glance and dropped their smiles.
"Starting today, I am officially declaring war on the Celestial Dragons. We've spent enough time in hiding—it's time to step forward and face them head-on."
His words stunned both men.
They had never expected Chu Yang to flip the table so suddenly.
"Isn't this too hasty?" Tiger immediately voiced his concern. "The Revolutionary Army has only just fully formed. Declaring war against the World Government now would put us at a disadvantage."
Dragon, however, did not try to dissuade him. Instead, he asked directly, "What led you to this decision?"
Chu Yang's expression remained firm.
"The bounty strategy against the World Government and the Celestial Dragons has indeed been effective, but it has also created severe side effects."
"The navy's authority has plummeted, which has led to rampant piracy. Many areas have suffered from relentless plundering, making life unbearable for civilians."
"If this continues, the common people will collapse before the Celestial Dragons do."
Dragon and Tiger exchanged another look, their expressions growing serious. If not for Chu Yang pointing it out, they wouldn't have noticed the problem so soon.
Safe havens were few and far between in the current world.
Anyplace untouched by chaos was either under the Revolutionary Army's protection, guarded by the navy, or within the territories of figures like Whitebeard.
"It seems we really can't afford to delay any longer…"
Dragon sighed. Allowing the situation to develop naturally was beneficial for the Revolutionaries, but it went against the very ideals that had founded their movement.
"Then let's make preparations early. No need to worry too much—we've gathered plenty of allies. We won't necessarily be at a disadvantage," Tiger said optimistically.
His words had a profound impact.
Morale and conviction.
If soldiers went into battle with the thought of retreating, they would hesitate, lose their will to fight, and ultimately die meaninglessly.
"To launch an attack on the Holy Land, Pluton is essential. It's time to retrieve it."
Long ago, Chu Yang had informed them that Pluton rested beneath Wano's seas. However, retrieving it was no small feat.
They neither knew its exact location nor its size, making excavation a colossal challenge.
"This is simple—we just need to break the surrounding walls."
Long ago, a massive Wisteria Mountain once stood here, and people built Wano at its base.
At that time, Wano's elevation was equal to sea level.
But during the Void Century, Wano faced an unknown threat. In response, the Kozuki Clan erected enormous walls around the country, sealing it off.
Over time, these walls became mountain ranges, and rainfall gradually flooded the enclosed area—like a cup slowly filling with water.
With no other options, people abandoned the original city and relocated higher up the mountain, creating the Wano Country that exists today.
Thus, Wano's inland sea is entirely composed of rainwater, not seawater.
Pluton rests at the base of the original Wano, buried beneath centuries of history.
To unearth it, they must destroy the surrounding mountain walls—the very natural fortress that has protected Wano for centuries.
"Destroy the walls? You're suggesting we alter Wano's entire geography? That barrier has safeguarded countless lives," Dragon immediately opposed the idea. The Revolutionary Army had thrived under Wano's natural defenses.
"The true strength lies in people, not terrain. If that weren't the case, Kaido wouldn't have enslaved them for so long."
"If we fail, those so-called 'natural defenses' will mean nothing. The navy can break through here whenever they want."
Chu Yang's reasoning was sound.
Wano's impenetrability had never been about geography—it was about him standing guard.
Dragon fell silent. He hated to admit it, but Chu Yang was right.
"I agree with Yang. Since we've already decided to attack Mary Geoise, we shouldn't leave ourselves a retreat. Otherwise, it might shake the morale and determination of our troops," Tiger pointed out.
Morale and conviction.
If soldiers went into battle thinking of Wano as a fallback, they would hesitate in combat. They needed the resolve to fight as if there was no turning back.
Dragon pondered for a long time before exhaling deeply.
"Then let's break the walls and let this land see the light of day once more."
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