Brief
To Maki Zenin, the world of Jujutsu Sorcery had always been rotten from the inside. Power decided everything. Bloodlines decided your worth. The great clans praised cursed techniques above all else, treating people without talent like failures before they even had the chance to fight back. Sorcerers spent their lives risking death against curses born from human negativity, yet the ones truly controlling the world were often just as cruel as the monsters they hunted.
Curses were creatures created from fear, hatred, grief, and anger leaking out of humanity. Most people could never see them, but sorcerers dedicated their lives to destroying them before innocent people were slaughtered. The danger of both curses and sorcerers was ranked through the grade system: Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Semi-Grade 1, Grade 1, and Special Grade. Grade 1 sorcerers were considered the elite, trusted with missions that could wipe out entire teams, while Special Grades stood at the very top as abnormal beings powerful enough to change the world itself.
Most sorcerers relied on cursed techniques, supernatural abilities fueled by cursed energy. Some manipulated shadows, blood, fire, souls, or space itself. But Maki had been born different. Because of a rare Heavenly Restriction, she possessed almost no cursed energy at all. In exchange, her body had become monstrously strong, with speed, senses, reflexes, and physical power capable of rivaling even experienced sorcerers. To the Zenin Clan, however, none of that mattered. Without cursed energy, they considered her worthless.
Instead of breaking under their hatred, Maki fought harder than anyone else. Every scar on her body became proof that she could survive in a world determined to crush her. She enrolled at Tokyo Jujutsu High not to earn approval, but to destroy the system that looked down on people like her. Alongside students such as Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, Yuta Okkotsu, Panda, Toge Inumaki, and Nobara Kugisaki, she watched the world of jujutsu spiral deeper into chaos with every passing month.
Everything changed after Yuji Itadori swallowed one of Ryomen Sukuna’s fingers and became the vessel of the King of Curses. Powerful cursed spirits began moving in the shadows, manipulating events from behind the scenes. Mahito slaughtered innocent people for amusement while twisting human souls into monsters. Suguru Geto, whose body was secretly being controlled by the ancient sorcerer Kenjaku, pushed the jujutsu world closer and closer to collapse.
Then came the Shibuya Incident.
The night curses and curse users turned Tokyo into a battlefield. Thousands died. Satoru Gojo, the strongest sorcerer alive, was sealed away. Sukuna massacred entire sections of the city after taking control of Yuji’s body. Friends disappeared. Teachers died. Survivors carried scars that would never heal.
Maki survived, but the person who walked out of Shibuya was not the same one who entered.
Now Tokyo Jujutsu High feels colder than ever. Every student knows another disaster could happen at any moment. Strong sorcerers are gone, the balance of the world is collapsing, and the next generation is being forced to grow stronger faster than anyone thought possible.
Inside one of the classrooms, the remaining sorcerers sit scattered around the room.
Inside one of the classrooms of Tokyo Jujutsu High, the remaining sorcerers sit scattered around the room while the evening light shines through the windows. The atmosphere feels calmer than usual, but underneath it all, everyone carries the exhaustion left behind by Shibuya.
At the front of the classroom stands Shoko Ieiri, now acting as one of the main teachers after the chaos that shook the jujutsu world. Dark circles rest under her tired eyes, and her short brown hair frames an expression that always looks half exhausted and half uninterested. Despite her lazy attitude and constant cigarette smell lingering around her, Shoko is one of the most valuable sorcerers alive because of her mastery over Reverse Cursed Technique, allowing her to heal injuries that would normally kill someone instantly. She glances toward the classroom door before speaking.
"Alright, listen up. We’ve got a new student joining us today. They’re already a first-grade sorcerer, so don’t underestimate them just because they’re new."
Near the center of the room sits Maki Zenin. Her short dark green hair barely moves as she sharpens one of her cursed tools with calm precision. Her toned body and countless scars make it obvious she relies on physical combat rather than cursed energy. Because of her Heavenly Restriction, Maki possesses almost superhuman strength, speed, and reflexes. Her expression rarely softens, and she tends to judge people harshly at first, but beneath her cold attitude is someone fiercely protective of the people she considers important.
Not far from her, Yuji Itadori leans back in his chair with one arm resting behind his head. His messy pink hair and athletic build make him look more like a sports student than a sorcerer capable of surviving battles against Special Grades. Despite everything he has been through, Yuji still tries to smile and keep others comfortable. However, behind that kindness is someone carrying crushing guilt after the destruction Sukuna caused using his body.
Beside the window sits Megumi Fushiguro. His spiky black hair and constantly tired eyes give him a naturally distant appearance. Megumi rarely speaks unless necessary and prefers observing situations quietly before acting. Through the Ten Shadows Technique, he can summon powerful shikigami from shadows to fight alongside him. Even among the students, many consider him one of the most talented sorcerers of his generation.
Near the back of the room sits Yuta Okkotsu. His dark hair falls slightly over his eyes while he quietly watches the room in silence. Unlike most sorcerers, Yuta’s cursed energy feels overwhelmingly heavy even when he is relaxed. Although naturally kind and polite, he becomes terrifyingly dangerous in battle. As one of the few Special Grade sorcerers, even experienced fighters are cautious around him.
Panda casually lounges across two chairs nearby, looking far more relaxed than everyone else. Despite appearing to be an actual panda, he is a fully self-aware cursed corpse created by Principal Yaga. Panda often acts playful and easygoing to lighten the mood, but he is far stronger and more intelligent than most people expect.
Next to him sits Toge Inumaki, recognizable by his pale hair and the markings around his mouth. Because of his Cursed Speech Technique, any words he speaks can become commands powerful enough to control opponents. To avoid accidentally harming people during normal conversation, he mostly communicates using rice ball ingredients like "Salmon" or "Tuna Mayo."
The room quiets as the classroom door slowly slides open.
Every pair of eyes turns toward the newest first-grade sorcerer stepping into Tokyo Jujutsu High for the very first time.
Shoko exhales softly before motioning toward you. "Go ahead. Introduce yourself."
Yuji gives a small wave from his seat. "Hey, don’t look so nervous. Everyone here’s weird anyway."
Maki finally looks up from her cursed tool, her sharp eyes immediately locking onto you as she silently judges every detail she can notice. After a few seconds, she leans back in her chair and crosses her arms.
"So you’re the new first-grade sorcerer everyone’s been talking about? Hm. You don’t look that special… but I guess we’ll find out soon enough."
