Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc

The Kyoto Goodwill Event Arc (京都交流会編) is the fifth arc in Akutami Gege's Jujutsu Kaisen.

Arrival of the Sister School
Jogo is relaxing at a hot spring, when Mahito and Geto show up and join him. As Mahito enters the hot spring, Geto and Gojo start to talk. After explains what had recently happened, they decide to give Sukuna all his fingers in order to get Sukuna on their side. They talk about how they will have to invade the jujutsu school in order to get the fingers that are currently being kept their, since they can't allow the ones in charge of the school to execute Yuji when he eat all of Sukuna's fingers.

At the Jujutsu School, Gojo and Nanami talk about what had happened during Yuji's mission with Nanami. The two decide to leave out that one of Sukuna's fingers was found at Junpei's apartment and that it is being stored at the school. Yuji suddenly shows up and wants to meet up with everyone else, but Gojo convinces Yuji that they have to do it in a way that will surprise everyone.

At another location at the school, Nobara wonders why everyone else is not pack up which Panda explains to her that the Kyoto Goodwill Event will be held in Tokyo since they has won the last Kyoto Goodwill Event in Kyoto. Suddenly the Kyoto students show up, which the two groups start to comment about each other but Utahime break it up. Utahime then comments about how Gojo is late, but Gojo shows up and start to hand out souvenirs. Gojo also shows that Yuji is alive, but Yuji is shocked when he doesn't get the reaction that he was expecting. The principals of both school show up, and Yoshinobu is shocked that Sukuna's vessel is still alive. Nobara then confronts Yuji, which Yuji apologizes for not telling them that he was alive.

Principal Masamichi explains the rules to everyone how the first day of the Kyoto Goodwill Event team battle. Afterwards the teams split up and head to different buildings to figure out their game plan. On the Tokyo's team side, they talk about what they are capable of. Megumi tells them that Yuji won't lose in a fight without cursed energy, which Maki comments about that is interesting since Megumi had fought with Todo before. On the Kyoto's team side, Principal Yoshinobu instruct his student to kill Yuji during the event. Todo gets angry since he doesn't like to be told what to do and leaves while threatening them if they try to order him around. After Yoshinobu leaves, the group discusses how they will kill Yuji.

At another location, Gojo meets with Utahime and talks about how their maybe a traitor within the schools that are working with Cursed Spirits. As Utahime says that a shaman won't never with a cursed spriit, which Gojo replies that their are special cursed spirits showing up these days. Gojo then asks Utahime to investigate the Kyoto school since she is to weak to be the mole, which Utahime gets angry about and attacks.

The Kyoto Goodwill Event Starts
As the groups head to their starting points, Megumi asks Yuji if any is wrong since he can sense that something had happened. Yuji says that something has happened and that it has made him realize that he doesn't want to lose again, which Megumi agrees with. Once they reach the starting points, Gojo signals the student that start of the event.

As the Tokyo team follows behind Megumi's shikigami Jade Hound, they quickly remind each other what their plan of action is. As they come across a Cursed Spirit, but suddenly Todo arrives but Yuji quickly attack Todo and the others split up into groups. Yuji thinks back to when they discussed how he will have to buy time while facing Todo, and decides that he will win the fight. Todo compliments Yuji for his hit and prepares to punch Yuji, which Yuji sense the power behind the punch and prepares for it. As Todo punches and kicks Yuji, Yuji is forced back into a tree. While beating Yuji, he realizes that Yuji is not moving and decides to leave. Yuji gets up, much to Todo's surprised. Todo's asks for Yuji's name, which Yuji introduces himself. Todo then asks what kind of girl does Yuji like. Yuji tell Todo what kind of girl he likes, which Todo starts to image that he and Yuji were to the same middle school and that they are best friends.

Momo is flying above and informs the others were Yuji is at, which the Kyoto students surround him. As the Kyoto attack Yuji, Yuji dodges all the attack until he is cornered. Suddenly Yuji and Noritoshi switch places, and Todo tells the others to leave which they do. Yuji and Todo then continue their fight again. As Momo is flying away, she is suddenly attacked by Megumi's shikigami Chimera. Noritoshi notices that Momo has been attacked, and tells Mai and Mekamaru to go help her. As the two split off, Noritoshi and Miwa are attacked by Megumi and Maki. Megumi thinks back to when he talk with Maki about how the Kyoto students might be tries to kill Yuji, then asks Noritoshi if they are actually trying to kill Yuji. Elsewhere Panda, Toge, and Nobara discuss the same matter, which Nobara and Panda split from Toge and confront Momo.

As Yuji and Todo continue their fight, Todo manages to figure what Yuji is capable of and says that it is wrong. Elsewhere Maki and Miwa hear this, which Maki comments about how the Kyoto students couldn't kill Yuji. Maki then asks Miwa why she left Noritoshi's side, which Miwa apologizes to Maki for trying to kill Yuji and explain how she is different from the others along with why she wants to win the festival. Back at Todo and Yuji's fight, Todo explains how Yuji's relying on his lagging power is making him weak. Todo then asks if Yuji is okay with be weak, which Yuji replies that he is not okay with being weak. As Yuji continue his assault on Todo, which Todo takes all the hits and figure out how Yuji fighting style works. Todo then explains to Yuji that his technique won't work against high class spirits. Todo also explains how cursed energy flows within the body, which Yuji thanks him for explaining it. Yuji and Todo then continue their fight, which both of them hope that Yuji would get stronger during the fight.

Elsewhere as Nobara and Panda confront Momo about how Yoshinobu what the Kyoto student to kill Yuji. Suddenly Panda is attacked and falls to the ground. Mechamaru appears and Momo join him, as they confront Noabara. Panda gets up and attacks Mechamaru, then comments about how Mechamaru should have stayed hidden and support the others. Panda also says that they should get along since they are the same, which Mechamaru gets angry about that comments and start to transform his arm. Mechamaru attacks with his Ultra Spin attack but Panda evades it. Panda wonders how strong Mechamaru is and asks him about it, which he is surprised when Mechamaru says that he is stronger then Panda. Mechamaru then fires his Ultra Cannon, but Panda manages to withstand it. Panda notices that Mechamaru's system is cooling down and take this chance to attack Mechamaru. While continuing his assault, Panda comments about how he heard that their was something similar to him that the Kyoto school but it seems that Mechamaru is just a doll that is controlled by a shaman. Panda wonder if he should find the controller but decides to just break the doll. Mechamaru says that that won't happen and explains how he under the effect of a Heaven's Curse. Mechamaru also explains how he hates Panda and fires a more powerful version of Ultra Cannon. Panda thinks about how he can't dodge the fire and takes the hit.

Mechamaru thinks that he has won and start to walk away, but is shocked that Panda is still standing and is shocked that Panda has transformed. As Panda goes to attack Mechamaru, Mechamaru tries to block it but is fails and he is damaged. Mechamaru is sent flying, but manages to figure out what Panda's technique is. Panda shows up and figures that Mechamaru has figured out what Gorilla Modes ability is. While Mechamaru figures out what he is capable of, Panda thinks about how Mechamaru plans to attacks. Panda figures that Mechamaru will attack with close range, and heads towards Mechamaru since he has the advantage in close combat. As Panda gets close, Mechamaru distracts Panda and fires a blast through Panda when the cursed energy is most dense. Panda reveals that that was a decoy and manages to disable Mechamaru. After defeating Mechamaru, Panda explains how he never considered himself that same as a human and that he will help Mechamaru since he is not his enemy. Mechamaru thinks back to when his fellow Kyoto students talked with him. Panda then leave but quickly turns back and asks for Mechamaru's phone.

Elsewhere, Miwa is fighting against Maki and notices that Maki is strong even after remembering when Mai says that Maki is weak. Miwa thinks about what the skills Maki is displaying and what her technique is capable of. Miwa prepare to use her technique, but Maki forces Miwa to draw her sword by breaking her weapon and throwing at her. As Miwa has drawn her sword, Maki gets in close and manages to take her sword from her. The teacher are watching the event and Mei Mei wonders why Maki has not been promoted. Gojo explains how the Zenin clan is getting in the way. Gojo also says that the crows are not watch Yuji's fight, which Mei Mei makes an excuse.

At the event site, Momo is fight Nobara by attacking from above. Nobara get angry when Momo hit her on the face, which Momo starts to explains what it means for women to be a shaman. Momo continue to attacks from a distance, while thinking about how she can't attack at close range since she doesn't know were Toge is currently at. Nobara fires multiple nails at Momo while asks if Momo is done lecturing her. Momo dodges the nail and explains how Mai is the example of the perfection that women shaman should be. Nobara tells Momo to shut up and explains how she doesn't care how the Jujutsu world works. Nobara then uses her technique to destroy the trees around Momo, which Momo gets close to the ground to avoid the trees. Nobara manages to grab a straw from Momo's broom and uses her technique to cause Momo to lost control of her broom. Nobara start to attack Momo with a rubber hammer but is stop when Mai hits her with a rubber bullet.

Mai contact Momo and the two talk about the situation a hand. Mai informs Momo on what to do next, and then turns her attention to Maki. While confronting her sister, Maki remember Nobara informing Yuji about her situation. As Mai fires some bullets at Maki, but Maki cuts the bullets in half and manages to but the branch that Mai is standing on. Mai tries to fire more bullets at Maki, but Maki easily overwhelms Mai. Mai remembers how Maki was allows so carefree and the day that Maki has left the clan. As Mai has fired all six of her bullets, Maki notices this and charges at Mai. Mai uses her technique to create another bullet and fires it at Maki, which Maki manages to catch it. Maki then defeat Mai, which Mai thinks about what Maki was born with while she was not. Mai then asks why Maki left since she didn't want to be a shaman and was fine with just being servant instead, which Maki says that she would have hated herself if she did that. After Maki leaves, Mai thinks about to when Maki told Mai that she would never leave her, which Mai says that Maki is a liar.

Inside of a building in the event site, Noritoshi is firing arrows at Megumi but Megumi manages to counter them all. Megumi manages to figure out what Noritoshi's technique is, while Noritoshi thinks about what Megumi's technique is capable of. Noritoshi use his last arrow to distract Megumi and uses this chance to get close to Megumi. As Noritoshi fight Megumi in close combat, Megumi figures that Noritoshi is using his technique to increase his combat ability.

Enemy Invasion
Elsewhere, Miwa wonders what to do when she gets a call from Toge that puts her to sleep. Toge hangs up but suddenly notices a strong presence. Utahime notices that Miwa has fallen asleep and decides to go help her since Miwa is asleep in a forest full of Cursed Spirits. Yoshinobu thinks back to when he gave control of a stronger spirit that will be releasing into the forest to Noritoshi, and says that he is also worried about Miwa. In the forest Toge notices that the grade 1 Cursed Spirit has been defeated by Hanami and prepares to fight him. At another location, Mahito and Juzo prepare to get to work.

Back at the building were Megumi and Noritoshi are fighting, Noritoshi continues to fight with Megumi and thinks about why he was made the next head of the clan. As Noritoshi compliments Megumi fight skill, Megumi asks why Noritoshi is complimenting him. Noritoshi explains how they are the same since they will become pillars that support the big 3 clans. Megumi replies that he has cut ties to the Zenin Clan and that he will follow his conscience and save people. Noritoshi then notices one of Megumi's shikigami behind him and turns to face it but the shikigami suddenly disappears. Megumi then summons his Banshou shikigami and uses its ability to force Noritoshi out of the building. While Noritoshi is in mid-air, Megumi summons his chimera shikigami and has it attack Noritoshi. Noritoshi thinks about his mother and uses a packet of his blood to restrain Chimera. Noritoshi proclaim that he can't lost and charges at Megumi. Suddenly a large plant appears over the build, which Noritoshi and Megumi wonder what it is. Megumi notices Toge, which Toge uses his technique to force Megumi and Noritoshi to run.

Elsewhere, Juzo is complaining about how he can't make anything from the remains of a Cursed Spirit while putting up a Screen. At the teachers location, they notices that all of tags to monitor the Curse Spirits have been burnt. They figure that the student haven't exorcise the spirit and that their is an intruder at the event site. Masamichi decides to go check up on Tengen, while Gojo, Yoshinobu, and Utahime head to the event site, and Mei Mei would try to locate the students. As Juzo puts up the screen, the students notices that a screen is being put up. As Gojo, Yoshinobu, and Utahime are racing to the site, Gojo notices that the screen has already been completed and stops are the entrance to the screen. They test out the screen and notices that only Gojo can't enter. Gojo then has Yoshinobu and Utahime enter the screen in order to protect the students.

Elsewhere, Megumi, Toge, and Noritoshi are confronted by Hanami, which Megumi reveals that this spirit is one of the two that Gojo had encountered. They decides to contact Gojo, but they are suddenly attacked by Hanami. Toge manages to stop Hanami, which Noritoshi and Megumi attack Hanami but their attacks do no damage. Hanami explains to the three that he want to protect the planet by killing all the humans, so that the planet can have more time.

As Utahime and Yoshinobu enters the screen, they notice the presence of a special grade cursed spirit. As the two are confronted by Juzo, Yoshinobu tells Utahime to head on while he deals with Juzo. At another location, Toge, Megumi, and Noritoshi are running from Hanami when Hanami prepares to attack them. Toge stops Hanami, which Noritoshi manages to harm Hanami when he hits one of Hanami's branches. The three then start to run again, and think about how Toge's technique is losing effect and that they will need to find some help. The three stop and Megumi attacks with his Chimera shikigami, but Toge's throat gives way and Hanami defeat Chimera. Hanami then attacks Noritoshi, but Megumi saves Noritoshi before Hanami can finish him off. As Megumi prepares to summon another shikigami, but Toge stops him and uses the last of his strength to blast Hanami off. Hanami doesn't go far, which Maki attacks Hanami from behind but the attack fails. Megumi attacks one of Hanami's branches and reveals that that is its weak point.

As Maki's sword was broken from her attack, Megumi gives her the Roaming Cloud cursed tool which Maki complains how the weapon feels weird. Maki attacks with the cursed tool, which Hanami is sent flying even when he tries to block it. Megumi summons his jade hound: chaos shikigami and it manages to take a bit out of Hanami. Hanami thinks about the situation that he is in, and manages to block Maki's attack but notices that Maki is attacking with a sword. Megumi attacks with Roaming Cloud and harms Hanami. Maki and Megumi switch weapons, and manages to harm Hanami. Suddenly Megumi is pierced with a plant while Maki is pierce through the shoulder. Jade hound: Chaos attacks but it disappears, which Maki figures that Megumi shikigami has been dispelled. Hanami warns Megumi to not use cursed energy since the plant would grow. Maki attacks Hanami but Hanami easily restrains her. Megumi prepares to use a technique, but Maki tells Megumi that its time for them to tag out.

Suddenly Yuji and Todo appear and they release Maki from Hanami's grip. Elsewhere, Momo is flying Toge and Noritoshi to safety while commenting that it is up to Todo since he is strong. Panda shows up at Yuji and Todo's location, which Todo has Panda take Maki and Megumi to safety. Megumi tries to object but Yuji says that he will be fine, which Megumi notices that Yuji has grown with his fight against Todo.

After Panda leaves with Megumi and Maki, Todo tells Yuji that he won't interfere until Yuji successfully uses Black Flash. Hanami wonders what the two are planning, but figures that Todo is weaker then him. Hanami asks what their next move it, which Yuji notices that Hanami can talk and asks if Mahito is part of their group. Hanami says that Mahito might be, which Yuji attacks Hanami. While thinks about what Yuji is capable of, Yuji notices that Hanami is wide open. Yuji tries to attack with Black Flash but messes it up when he thinks about what had happened with Junpei, which Hanami attacks but Yuji manages to dodge. Todo then slaps Yuji and explains how anger help and hinder a shaman when they use their technique. Todo then slaps Yuji again and asks if their are any more distractions, which Yuji replies that their is none. Yuji goes back to fight Hanami and manages to pull off a Black Flash.

As Yuji senses his Cursed Energy, Todo explains how Yuji has become stronger after using Black Flash. As Hanami heals himself, he thinks about how Yuji and Todo are different from the rest. As Yuji notices that Hanami can heal himself, Todo explains the ability of a cursed spirit but that Hanami should be weakened by now. Hanami thinks about how he will have to try harder and pulls off the cloth that is surrounding his left arm. Hanami uses his technique to lift the two off the ground and appears behind them. Hanami attacks with seeds but Yuji and Todo dodge the seeds. Yuji and Todo attacks Hanami, which Hanami thinks about how both their powers are strong enough to damage him. As the two go to attack again, Hanami cause the plant that his lifting them up to disappear. As the two fall, they realize that Hanami technique allow him to create plants with his cursed energy instead of manipulate them. Hanami attacks the two, but Yuji and Todo use each other to dodge the attack. Hanami thinks back to when Mahito told him to that she should enjoy fight a lot more. Hanami manages to land a hit on the two and thinks about how he is having fun fight them, but the hit barely does anything to them.

Yuji asks if Todo is okay, which Todo replies that he is fine and that he is going to use his Cursed Technique. Todo also tells Yuji to trust him and continue to attack the enemy, which Yuji agrees to. Todo then thinks about everything that Hanami is capable and concludes that they can with if they work together. As they go to attack, Todo is caught by Hanami and thrown to some roots while Hanami attacks Yuji. Suddenly Hanami is impaled by the root while Yuji has attacked Todo. Hanami get up and manages to figure out what Todo's technique is, while Todo explains that his technique allows him to switch place with someone else. Yuji notices that something is wrong but Todo tells Yuji that they should finish this fight. As the two charge at Hanami, Todo uses his ability to switch places with Yuji and explains that he activates his technique by clapping his hands. The two begin to assault Hanami, which Hanami thinks about how he can't escape their attacks. Yuji begins to use Black Flash on Hanami multiple times. Hanami prepares to counter their assault but the switch doesn't happen, and Yuji attacks with a fourth Black Flash. The three continue their fight, which Hanami begins to adapt to their tactic while the two notice that Hanami has been weakened. Hanami launches more seeds at them, which Todo uses his technique to switch Yuji and Hanami while putting his cursed energy up to block the attack. Todo suddenly figures out that the seeds feed on Cursed Energy, and undoes his Cursed Energy. Todo and Yuji continue to fight, which Todo thinks that Hanami has mostly figured out what his technique does. Todo then use his technique to switch Yuji with Roaming Cloud, since Megumi told him were is was, and begins to attack Hanami with it. Hanami tries to attack but Todo dodges the attack. Hanami begins to take the life force of the plants around him and convert it to Cursed Energy. As Hanami prepares to attack, Yuji shows up but Todo tells him to stay back. Hanami is about to fire his attack, but the screen suddenly comes down.

As Yoshinobu fights against Juzo, Juzo figures out what Yoshinobu technique is and says that he will make a wallet out of Yoshinobu. Utahime is informed about how most of the student are safe, but is suddenly attacked by an enemy. Suddenly Mai and Nobara show up, which the enemy gets excited about facing against multiple women. As the screen comes down, the enemy quickly make his escape while complaining. Gojo looks at the site from above, and figures out everything that has happened. Gojo easily take out Juzo but doesn't kill him. Gojo notices that the enemy confronting Utahime is gone and decides to turn his attention to Hanami. As Hanami decides to leave, Yuji wants to stop him but Todo stops him. Gojo uses his purple attack which wipes out everything in its path. After everything is finished, Gojo says that everything is good but notices that Mahito has completed his mission.

Aftermath
In a cave, one of the intruders meets up with a wounded Hanami. The intruder says that he will put Hanami at ease, but Mahito shows up and stops him. The intruder then asks if Mahito completed his mission, which Mahito says that he has gotten the six Sukuna Fingers and the three of the Death Paintings Wombs. Afterwards, Mahito helps Hanami up so that they can leave.

At the school the teacher meet with Kiyotaka, who informs them about everything that had happened and what information they were able to get from the prisoners. As they discuss everything, Masamichi says that the Kyoto Goodwill Event is over but Gojo replies that that is not for them to decide.

Elsewhere, Yuji and Nobara are visiting Megumi and glad that he is okay which Megumi replies he is good because he ran out of Cursed Energy. Megumi says that Yuji has gotten stronger, and that he will also get stronger and surpass him. Yuji is glad the Megumi is back to his old self while Nobara says to not leave her out of it, and Todo comments about how he expects this from his brother's friend. The three notice that Todo is in the room, which Yuji runs away with Todo right behind him.

Later everyone meets up and they talk about continuing the Kyoto Goodwill Event with playing a game of baseball. As they play the game, the Kyoto team are up to bat but get two outs. When its Noritoshi's turn up to bat, Noritoshi talks with Yuji about why Yuji became a Shaman which Noritoshi finds it to be a good reason but winds up being strike out. As the Tokyo team get up to bat, Nobara starts out but complains when the Kyoto team's pitcher is a pitching machine. After the matter is settled, Nobara, Megumi, and Panda making it on base. Maki tries to get them all home, but Momo catches the ball since she is able to use her technique because the teams are short on players. Later at the bottom of the second, Todo is up to bat and he and Yuji talk about the position they are playing. Suddenly Todo is hit with the ball, which everyone compliments Maki for doing it. On the sidelines, Masamichi and Yoshinobu talk about Yuji and how he can cause mass deaths or save a lot of people. At the end of the game, the Tokyo team with the game.