Chapter 4

**Tower of God** (神之塔, *Kami no Tō*?) is the fourth chapter of the *Jujutsu Shori* series.

## Summary

Allen follows Timcanpy up the side of a giant rock formation that leads high into the clouds. Allen asks where in the world in England has Timcamny brought him. He climbs up to a stable platform, letting out a sigh of relief before asking who in their right mind would build something way up here. He's only heard Cross talk about Jujutsu High and he asks if this giant spooky tower could really be a school.

Komui Lee, Lena Lee, and other people inside the tower watch a magical projection of Allen standing outside the main gate. Lena Lee points out that he must have known where to go if he slipped past the barrier hiding this place. Komui stands calmly sipping tea while everyone watches confused. Allen is surprised by the giant face on the gate that suddenly speaks. It is known as the Gatekeeper and Allen tells it that he's here to meet with the Director by way of reference from Father Cross Marian.

Komui orders the Gatekeeper to scan Allen. It comes up inconclusive on the monitor but the Gatekeeper is spooked. He yells out claiming Allen is cursed. The Gatekeeper recognizes the star above Allen's cursed eye as a "Pentacle", the mark of the Earl's puppets. The Gatekeeper's panic lead to the alarm going off and all the managers inside panicking. One of the spirits monitoring the area tells them to relax because Kanda is already outside dealing with the issue.

Allen tries to explain it's a misunderstanding but Yu Kanda dives down from the sky and lands on top of the Gatekeeper. He tells what he believes to be one of the Earl's men he's got guys coming here alone. Allen tries to explain but Kanda unleashes a ferocious diving slash on Allen. Allen's cursed claw activates automatically to protect him but it's severely cut by Kanda's blade.

Kanda meant to finish it in one blow so he's surprised the intruder was able to defend. Allen is also surprised that his arm was cut and glances over at Kanda to realize he's coating his blade in cursed energy. Kanda asks Allen what's going on with his arm and the he replies that it's a curse he uses to destroy the Maker's toys, falling himself a sorcerer. Annoyed and confused, Kanda calls out the Gatekeeper. Just as confused, the Gatekeeper claims he can't know without seeing inside his skin. Allen bangs on the Gatekeeper yelling that he's just a little cursed but he's still human, scaring the gatekeeper. Kanda coats his weapon in cursed energy and prepares to cut Allen open and confirm.

Allen reveals that Cross Marian should have sent a letter of recommendation. Just before Kanda's katana pierces Allen's face, Komui finishes his snack and gets the recommendation letter of his overplied desk that clearly hasn't been used in a while. He reads it out loud for everyone to hear and acts as if everything is fine right after. The gate is opened once Allen is given permission but Kanda isn't sure what's going on. Lena Lee stops him from threatening Allen and makes them both come inside the gate.

Lena Lee introduces herself as a first-year student who trains here. Allen introduces himself to her and then tries to get acquainted with Kanda. however,
Kanda claims he doesn't associate with people who're cursed. He walks away and Lena apologizes for his attitude. She goes on to explain that place is a facility that specializes in jujutsu training and research: The Tower of God.

Lena shows Allen to the dining hall, the three floors of classrooms and training areas, as well as the lounge. She adds that they have an infirmary, a library, and individual rooms that he'll get to see later. For now, she takes him to Komui's research area to have his arm inspected. Kumoi has Allen taken to a medical examiner's room where he takes a look at his injured arm. He asks him to activate it like it was when Kanda attacks and they both notice the giant crack in it.

Kumoi has him deactivate it and takes Allen outside to a lift platform. He tells Allen that he's a jujutsu sorcerer chosen to wield the power of the almighty. God has presented them with another soldier but first, he must prove his worth. Allen is confused and then he's suddenly grabbed off the platform and entangled by a large uncanny-looking cursed spirit. She probes his body and Kumoi asks Hevlaska how she likes their new sorcerer.