Megumi Fushiguro successfully restrains Kirara Hoshi after decoding their cursed technique. Rather than escalating the conflict, Megumi makes a heartfelt plea, explaining the grave stakes of their mission to stop the Culling Game and save innocent lives. Initially distrustful, Kirara begins to soften in response to Megumi’s sincerity and agrees to hear him out.
Meanwhile, Hakari Kinji continues his ferocious assault on Yuji Itadori. Refusing to raise a hand in retaliation, Yuji endures a brutal barrage of punches, determined to prove his resolve. Hakari demands that Yuji show his “fever” — a burning, passionate will powerful enough to persuade others to risk everything.
Despite the violence, Yuji stands unbroken, declaring himself a mere “cog” in the grand machinery of the jujutsu world, driven solely by the duty to eliminate curses. His unwavering spirit impresses Hakari, hinting at a possible shift in the underground fight club boss’s stance.
