Walking to a Big Tree, he saw a Figure [male].
High School Gojo sat on a tree branch, swinging his legs and looking up at the moon.
Hearing footsteps, he looked down and saw Tu Bai, his eyes brightening.
Can't sleep?
Yeah." Tu Bai stood still under the tree. "What are you doing here?
Watching the moon," High School Gojo said. "And thinking about some things at the same time.
Tu Bai said nothing.
High School Gojo jumped down from the tree and landed beside him. He was slightly taller than Tu Bai and looked down at him.
What do you think the you of this world," he asked, "would be like?
Tu Bai was stunned.
What?
It's.. the you of this world," High School Gojo said. "There should be one too, right? Something like a parallel world.
Tu Bai thought about it.
I don't know," he said. "Maybe.
High School Gojo stared at him for a while.
Where did you go to high school?
Tu Bai blinked. "Tokyo."
Which school?
.. Why ask that?
Teacher Gojo turned his gaze away, looking at the distant moon.
Just asking.
Tu Bai looked at him. Under the Moonlight, that young face didn't look quite so punchable; instead, there was something.. indescribable about it.
"Are you trying to have a chance encounter with him?" Tu Bai asked suddenly.
High School Gojo's ears twitched.
Who wants to have a chance encounter!" His Voice rose, "I'm just.. just curious!
Tu Bai said nothing, merely looking at him.
High School Gojo felt uneasy under his gaze and turned his face away.
The you of this world," he said softly, "will also experience Pregnancy?
Tu Bai was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.
Probably not," he said. "He hasn't encountered him again..
He stopped.
High School Gojo waited for a while, but no follow-up came.
"Who did you meet?" he asked.
Tu Bai did not answer. He simply looked at High School Gojo, his gaze somewhat complex.
"You.." he started to speak, then stopped.
Teacher Gojo frowned: "What's wrong with me?"
Tu Bai remained silent for a few seconds, then shook his head.
Nothing," he said. "Go to sleep early.
He turned around and walked back.
High School Gojo stood in place, watching his figure, his eyes filled with a complex emotion.
"Hey," he suddenly shouted.
Tu Bai stopped in his tracks.
Um.." Teacher Gojo said, his voice a bit awkward, "You're leaving, right?
Tu Bai turned back to look at him.
High School Gojo stood under the Moonlight, his Silver Hair shimmering with a faint glow. That face lacked its usual arrogance, instead showing a hint of something indescribable.. reluctance?
Yeah," Tu Bai said, "once we find a way, we leave.
High School Gojo was silent for a few seconds.
"That.." He opened his mouth, then closed it again.
Tu Bai waited.
High School Gojo ultimately didn't say it. He just waved his hand.
Let's go, let's go. Get some sleep early.
Tu Bai glanced at him, turned, continued walking.
After walking a few steps, he heard a very soft murmur coming from behind him:
I wonder what kind of Dessert you like in this world..
Tu Bai paused for a moment.
Then he curled his lips into a slight smile and continued walking forward.
---
On the morning of Day 7, Ieiri Shoko pushed open their door.
"Found it," she said.
Gojo Satoru immediately stood up. Tu Bai also sat up.
Ieiri Shoko walked in and placed several sheets of paper on the desk. The papers were covered in complex drawings and densely packed with symbols.
The Spacetime Fluctuation residue on your bodies," she said. "Combined with the traces of 'Nen' from that world, I compared them with the Ancient Texts in the Sealing Database.
He pointed to one of the drawings.
Here. Near the place you came from, there is a Spacetime Weak Point. By using resonating Energy of the same source, it might be possible to open a 'Gate' to go back.
Tu Bai looked at that map. That location—it should be that Shrine from before. It was the very Shrine they had transmigrated from.
"What are the requirements?" Gojo Satoru asked.
Ieiri Shoko fell silent for a second.
The two of you output your energy together. A fusion of Cursed Energy and Demon Power, just like how the Stone Mirror was activated that day. But someone needs to stabilize the Spatial Node from the side, otherwise the gate will be unstable.
I'll do it.
The door was pushed open, Geto Suguru walked in.
He stood at the Doorway, looking at them with a gentle smile.
Cursed Spirit Manipulation can clear the interference in the perimeter. I am skilled at finding things.
Gojo Satoru looked at him, his gaze complex. That face, identical to the one in his memories, those gentle eyes, caused his heartbeat to skip a beat.
Geto Suguru met his gaze, without flinching.
And me.
Another voice came from outside the door. High School Gojo walked in, hands in his pockets, wearing that obnoxious expression. But Tu Bai noticed that his eyes first glanced at him before looking away.
Don't get the wrong idea, I'm not trying to help you," he said to Teacher Gojo. "I just want to see if it can actually be opened. If it fails, I'll have something to make fun of you for.
Teacher Gojo looked at him, saying nothing.
High School Gojo felt uncomfortable under his gaze, let out a huff, turned his head away.
Ieiri Shoko put away the paper on the desk.
It won't be a success on the first try," she said. "That weak point is unstable and may require multiple attempts. You must be prepared.
---
The first attempt was on that day's Afternoon.
Five people arrived at that wasteland. Geto Suguru released Cursed Spirits to clear the area, High School Gojo used his Six Eyes for positioning, while Teacher Gojo and Tu Bai stood at that point, outputting energy simultaneously.
The light flared up, but quickly faded.
No," Ieiri Shoko shook his head. "The Energy is not stable enough.
The second attempt was on Day 2 Morning.
This time, Teacher Gojo adjusted the output rhythm, Tu Bai cooperated with him, allowing the two forces to achieve a more even Demon Power Fusion. The light grew stronger and lasted for over ten seconds, but the gate still did not open.
So close," Ieiri Shoko frowned. "It needs more precise Positioning.
High School Gojo frowned, crouched down, pressed his hand against the ground. With his Six Eyes fully active, an Ice Blue Light almost overflowed from them.
Found it." He stood up. "The Energy of the Earth Vein is flowing; you must find its rhythm.
The Second Attempt took place on Day 2 Evening.
This time, they waited until the Earth Vein energy was at its strongest. Teacher Gojo and Tu Bai unleashed their power once again, while Geto Suguru's Cursed Spirit reinforced the node nearby. High School Gojo kept a constant watch, reporting the deviation data from time to time.
The Light grew stronger and stronger.
A small Vortex began to take shape.
"The door appeared!" Ieiri Shoko shouted.
But just as Tu Bai was about to take a step, the Vortex suddenly shuddered violently and then dissipated.
Tu Bai's legs went weak, he nearly fell. Gojo Satoru caught him.
No." Ieiri Shoko walked over, his expression solemn, "Your Demon Power consumption is too high. If this continues, you might not be able to hold on.
Tu Bai looked down at his abdomen.