Six AM came too early.Tonji stood outside the shopping mall in Shinjuku. The barrier was visible even to normal people. A dark dome covering the entire building.Police surrounded the area. News crews. Worried families. Over a hundred people trapped inside."Status?" Tonji asked Nanami."Barrier is holding strong. We've tried everything. Can't break it from outside. The curse designed it specifically to keep cursed energy users out.""But I can enter?""You should be able to. Zero cursed energy means the barrier doesn't register you as a threat.""Should be able to? You're not sure?""This is unprecedented. The barrier's design is complex. But theoretically, yes. You can enter.""Theoretically.""Best we have."Gojo approached. "Ready for your first solo rescue mission?""Not really.""Good. Healthy fear keeps you alive." Gojo's expression became serious. "Inside that mall are innocent people. Civilians. They're counting on you. No pressure.""Thanks. That helps.""Just remember your