Sukuna had fought against Mahoraga in Shibuya, driven by his need to preserve Megumi's life for his own future plans. As the exorcism ritual threatened Megumi's existence, Sukuna was forced to intervene and eventually came out victorious at the cost of the city. He could feel his time controlling Yuji's body dwindling, so he quickly whisked Megumi away to the Shibuya Tollgate where Yaga and Shoko were stationed, ensuring he would receive the necessary treatment.

After the King of curses left Megumi in their care, then disappeared as quickly as he had arrived. Returning to Dogenzaka, Sukuna relinquished control of Yuji’s body. "Hey, brat, be sure to savor this," he taunted before fading away, leaving Yuji to face the aftermath.

He stood amidst the ruins, the full horror of the devastation unfolding before his eyes. The city lay in ruins, thousands of lives snuffed out by his own hands, driven by Sukuna’s malevolence. The memories of the destruction, the screams, and the bloodshed flooded his mind, overwhelming him with guilt and despair.

Yuji clutched his face, horror and trauma etched into his expression. Staggering, he fell to the ground, his body convulsing with the urge to vomit. Drool dripped from his lips as he clutched the cold, hard floor. The weight of the lives lost crushed him. He began to scratch at the ground with his fingers until they bled, his nails tearing at the unforgiving surface.

"Die..." he muttered through his sobs. His hands, now both bloodied, continued their desperate, futile scratching.

"Only I should die...!" He muttered the word with a mix of despair and self-loathing, his hands both clawed at the ground, smearing it with his blood.

"Die! Die now!" Yuji screamed, his eyes darkening as the light faded, consumed by a despair so profound it seemed to swallow him whole.

The city was lifeless, and so, it seemed, was he.