Maki?
Episode 17: Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 3
She's just a weakling.
She can't even see curses.
She's just a normal person swinging around cursed tools.
She's forever a grade 4.
Why is she a jujutsu sorcerer in the first place?
Break's over.
Okay!
I see.
That's a relief.
Mai, you idiot!
She's crazy strong!
She's using a long weapon, so I need to close the distance,
but I've got my hands full just defending!
If she were using the blade,
I would've died twice already!
You call this a grade 4 jujutsu sorcerer?!
She'd clean up a grade 2 curse with no problem!
And how the hell is she swinging a polearm in these cramped woods?!
New Shadow Style: Simple Domain!
My Simple Domain allows me to attack anything within a 2.21-meter radius on full-auto reflex.
It's released if my feet move from their current position.
On top of that, my Batto Sword Drawing is most effective against enemies attacking head-on.
It covers my blade with cursed energy and accelerates drawing of the sword.
It's the fastest technique within the New Shadow Style.
But I doubt that'll be enough to settle the match.
I need to focus on creating an opening first.
Iaijutsu, huh?
Looks like she's got some tricks too.
Since I have the advantage of reach,
she probably wants to knock away my cursed tool and create an opening.
In that case...
She broke it?!
She's throwing away her reach advantage?!
She threw it?!
A hidden weapon?!
Her intuition's sharp!
She's using decoys to close the gap!
My legs moved!
But that's okay.
I'll pull back and draw her in just close enough—
Aikido?! She's skilled!
Huh?
Nice blade you've got here.
Sword-stealing?
Give it back?
What an interesting girl.
You should promote her to grade 2 already.
I feel the same way,
but the Zenin clan keeps getting in the way.
They should just be honest and acknowledge her skills already.
I just can't understand connections that are not based on money.
I see you're just as miserly as ever.
Anyway, I can't help but notice that the footage around Yuji keeps cutting out a lot.
Animals are fickle.
Sharing my senses with them is tiring too.
Huh? Is that true?
Let's be blunt. Which side are you on, Mei?
Which side?
I'm on money's side, of course.
There's no value to something that can't be bought.
Since you can't exhange that for money.
Just how much have you saved up?
I don't know what you guys are planning,
but it won't be that easy to deal with Yuji anymore.
Oh!
We got some action.
Charms are placed on curses released in the area.
When the curse is exorcised,
the corresponding charm here in the viewing area is extinguished too.
They are extinguished in different ways based on the cursed energy registered.
When the Tokyo school exorcises one, they burn red.
When the Kyoto school exorcises one, they burn blue.
Since Maki is participating, we've made sure any unregistered responses burn red as well.
All these one-on-ones...
Did they forget why it's called a team battle?
Why can't they just get along?
They must take after you, Utahime.
You're the only one I have an issue with!
By the way, Panda is the one who exorcised it.
Lucky!
Get down here, you stupid witch!
I've come down a few times already.
Gonna catch me or not, first-year?
Her cursed energy wind is strong enough to blow me away!
It hurts like hell when pebbles and branches get caught in it!
If I drop my guard, it'll rip me to shreds!
How dare you hurt my precious face?
A scar on the face is a badge of honor for a man.
But not for a woman.
Huh?
You think the world of jujutsu sorcery is all about skill?
Isn't it?
That only applies to men.
Huh?
Even if a girl is skilled,
if she's not cute, she's looked down upon.
Of course, it's the same even if she's only cute but not skilled.
Do you get it?
Women jujutsu sorcerers aren't expected to be skilled.
They're expected to be perfect!
And on top of that,
Mai has to deal with even more outrageous demands.
Yeah, I get that you're a pain in the ass!
She's only a first-year, and she's already used to fighting?
She gets right back up no matter how many times I knock her down.
I'm used to getting tossed around.
If I increase my output any further, I might kill her.
But that's really just an excuse.
The real reason I can't get in closer
is Inumaki.
Cursed speech is words with spirit.
Essentially, infusing sound with cursed energy.
You just need to protect yourself with cursed energy, starting from the ears to your brain.
Cursed speech is a technique specialized for use against cursed spirits.
Like I said before, it's nothing to be afraid of if you know it's coming.
However, if you're not sure it's coming, you're constantly distracted.
Protecting the inside of your head is difficult enough as it is already...
He's such a nuisance no matter where he is!
All done with your lecture?!
Perfection is easy compared to what is demanded of Mai!
As one of the three elite jujutsu sorcerer families,
perfection is the norm for the Zenin clan.
"Inherit the Zenin clan's hereditary technique."
Anyone who doesn't meet that demand start their sorcerer lives as failures.
Among those, women aren't even allowed to stand at the starting line.
Without the Zenin clan lineage, they're not considered sorcerers.
And if they're not sorcerers, they're not considered people.
She has lived her entire life being despised in a family without a shred of affection.
Can you imagine the pain Mai and the others go through
just to enjoy what we take for granted?
Why don't you try thinking that over with that brain of yours
that confuses curses for friends?
Shut up already.
You think misfortune is a free pass to do anything?
What, then?
You're okay with those who are blessed getting ridiculed?
Because of that, Saori...
I don't like her, regardless of her upbringing.
And I love Maki, who endured the same thing.
Have any of you ever stopped to consider the person
behind the curse you've condemned?
What makes us obligated to meet such absurd demands?
Is your entire life just a job?!
Straw Doll Technique: Hairpin!
Is this why she kept shooting nails that didn't land any hits?!
You might have brought me lower, but you still won't reach me!
Nope, I got you!
This is enough!
My broom's bristle? She must've grabbed it just now.
I don't give a damn about "men" this and "women" that!
You can keep that shit to yourselves!
I love myself when I'm pretty and all dressed up!
And I love myself when I'm strong!
I am...
Nobara Kugisaki!
I can't control my broom!
If I hit her with my metal hammer, I might end up killing her.
In that case...
A squeaky hammer?!
One more time!
Just barely within effective range.
I'm so glad it hit its mark.
JUJUTSU KAISEN
Hello? Momo?
Don't worry, it was a rubber bullet.
More importantly, that light earlier was Ultimate Cannon, right?
But I can't get in touch with Mechamaru.
If he was forced to use such a powerful technique and this is the end result,
he probably lost.
Panda will most likely be back.
Get away from there and support everyone from above.
We're all in trouble without you.
Yeah.
Mai, I...
It's all right, Momo. I know.
Yeah.
What, not gonna call for reinforcements?
I don't mind going two-on-one.
There are other ways to enjoy this, you know?
I could have everyone beat you up together,
but I'd like to enjoy you...
all by myself.
How about calling me big sis, little sis?
What do you think of Maki?
She'll be mad no matter what I say!
I-I think she's a very wonderful lady.
Huh? I'm talking about as a sorcerer.
Oh, that? Thank goodness!
Honestly, I still don't know much about jujutsu and all that,
but she's a tough fighter.
Maybe it's her balance? The way she walks is telling she's something else.
She's only a grade 4.
Huh? Seriously?
Her family is an annoying clan of sorcerers.
After she expelled herself and left the family,
they've been interfering with her promotion.
If they're a powerful sorcerer family, why wouldn't they want someone that strong?
They won't acknowledge what they've already rejected,
because they're idiots.
But if she performs well at this event and her name gets spread around,
it'll be harder for them to interfere.
So let's start by winning the team battle!
Fight like you're gonna die again!
Sure.
I can hear you.
Jeez.
I shouldn't let myself get distracted.
What are you smiling about?!
You think you can get the jump on me,
while also maintaining your distance?
As if!
From below?!
I already knew.
Maki has something I don't.
Have you heard about Ougi's daughters?
One can't even see curses, let alone use techniques.
Twins are a bad omen, after all.
Maybe it's better this way.
I couldn't bear to see an eldest son as a servant.
Mai.
What's the matter? Hurry up.
I don't wanna.
What is it?
We'll get in trouble if we're late again.
Something's there.
Again?
All right, fine.
Are you ho... home...
C'mon, close your eyes.
Huh?
If you can't see it, then it's like it's not even there.
You've always been so fearless,
and plowed forward toward your future.
I hated you.
You're leaving the clan, Maki?
You have plenty of servants, right?
Don't worry, though.
I'll be back someday, Clan Leader.
What for?
To become the head of the Zenin clan!
Then I'll put you through ordeals befitting that!
Do what you want.
And Mai, as well.
She has nothing to do with this.
Liar.
I hate you!
That's six shots!
I won't let you reload!
I hate you!
Which is why...
I never told you about things like my first crush
or my cursed technique!
Construction is a technique which uses one's cursed energy to create matter from nothing.
Unlike creating objects inside a Domain,
the matter produced by Construction doesn't disappear when the technique ends.
Because of that, it consumes a lot of cursed energy and puts a heavy strain on the body.
Creating one bullet a day is Mai's limit.
That's why she uses a revolver to create an obvious bluff of her bullet count.
I win.
She caught the bullet?
Ow...
I shouldn't touch that with my bare hands.
Maki has something I don't.
It's similar to Mechamaru's Heavenly Restriction, but the opposite.
You were supposed to be born with a cursed technique.
But you traded that for superhuman physical abilities.
The Zenin clan wouldn't acknowledge it.
Something that I lacked.
That's game, set, and match. Wouldn't you say?
Why did you leave?
Huh? Do I have to spell it out?
You joined Jujutsu High yourself!
I...
I never wanted to be a jujutsu sorcerer!
It's all your fault!
Always trying your hardest!
Forcing me to do the same!
All this effort, pain, and fear. I've had enough!
What was so bad about being ordered around back home?!
We could have just done a few chores and lived a normal life!
Why wouldn't you stay at the bottom with me?
Because I would have hated myself if I did that.
That's all there is to it.
I'm sorry.
Big sis, don't let go!
I won't.
Promise?
Jeez, give it a rest.
Promise me you'll never leave me behind.
Of course I won't.
We're sisters.
You liar.
I hate you.
Kyoto Sister-School Goodwill Event, Team Battle Mai Zenin and Nobara Kugisaki — Eliminated
Juju Stroll
Juju Stroll.
I'm hungry.
If I recall correctly,
I kept leftover soybeans from lunch in the...
Sorry.
At least try to look a little sincere, will you?
Here, have this and forgive me.
No, I'm not into late-night cup ramen.
How about this?!
Nishimiya
Style
Seafood Cup Ramen
Recipe!!
Nishimiya-style Seafood Cup Ramen recipe!
One: chop up hot chili peppers using scissors into the seafood cup ramen!
Two: fill the container halfway with milk.
Three: add hot water up to the line inside!
Since we're using milk, make sure the water's boiling hot!
I-It's delicious!
This is really good!
Right?
Maybe I'll try it next time too.
You could've just eaten this if it's so good.
Well, you still pay for late-night cup ramen the next day.
Episode 18: Sage