Yuji is unable to take back his body due to repercussions from overusing Sukuna. The King of Curses takes advantage of that and decides that he's going to take the body hostage and kill Megumi. Feeling responsible for dealing with Yuji, Megumi prepares to face Sukuna on his own.

Gojo comes under fire when a Cursed Spirit suddenly marks him for assassination. However, the battle that ensues proves to the volcanic curse Jogo that Satoru Gojo's abilities exist on a higher plane than his own. Seeing this as an opportunity, Gojo brings Yuji to the battlefield to teach him about Jujutsu battles and Domain Expansion.