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Part 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen Alternative Canon: Satoru Gojo Origins
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2025-10-05
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2025-12-22
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Hollow Nights: Satoru Gojo Prequel Arc

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Satoru Gojo Prequel series written and edited by Kagami Taima and Nami Fujitaka.

This is the prequel story in a sweeping three-part series. This is a prequel fiction about how Satoru Gojo’s parents meant. This story provides the overall framework to Satoru’s origins and how deeply entrenched the politics and culture of both the Gojo clan dictates the lives of ALL its members and the impact and heavy influence of the Jujutsu world. Satoru’s parents are original characters made up by the author and co-author. One of the hallmarks of this story is the real-life experiences of the (primary) author, who lived in Japan and spent extensive time in both Kyoto and Arashiyama and used their own personal experiences to enrich this story. Arashiyama, a suburb of Kyoto. In this epic tale Satoru’s father Kiyoshi Gojo who is the current head of the Gojo clan, is caught in between his sworn duties, and obligations to the Jujutsu elders, and his growing desire to carve out his own life. His life takes a dramatic turn whenever he meets young woman who captivates his heart. Kiyoshi is facing the choice to defy his duties or follow his heart. What will or who will Kiyoshi choose?

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Chapter 1: Prologue

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November, 1988

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Chapter Text

In the heart of the Gojo clan, amidst its ancient halls where tradition intertwined with lineage, Kiyoshi Gojo stood as the steadfast sentinel of his family's legacy. Eldest of five brothers, he bore the weight of leadership with a stoic grace, while his handsome visage stood as a reflection of the pride that coursed through his veins. At forty-two years old, Kiyoshi's days were filled with the duties befitting the head of the Gojo clan—decisions carved from the bedrock of centuries-old traditions, alliances forged in the crucible of honor, and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defined his lineage.

Yet, beneath the facade of unwavering resolve, a silent longing lingered—a yearning for a legacy beyond the confines of duty, but for a family of his own. In the quietude of twilight, amidst the whispers of ancestral spirits, fate wove its intricate tapestry, leading Kiyoshi to a destined encounter—a meeting that would reshape the course of his entire life. In the serendipitous embrace of fate, he would find not only a companion but a soul whose presence ignited the dormant passions of his heart.

She, whose name would one day be whispered in reverence alongside the mightiest sorcerers of their time, would capture Kiyoshi's heart with her unwavering spirit, along with both her beauty and grace that mirrored the dance of the celestial spheres of his heart. Together, they would forge a bond that transcended the boundaries of time, age, and tradition, birthing a legacy that would echo through the annals of jujutsu history. Within this destined union of their love, amidst the petals of destiny's bloom, would emerge a son—who was destined to become the world’s beacon of strength, born to illuminate the shadows that lurked within the veils of the night. His name, whispered upon the winds of destiny, would resound as the epitome of power—the strongest modern-day jujutsu sorcerer, destined to shape the course of a world steeped in curses and cursed spirts.

Thus, the tale of Kiyoshi Gojo, the stoic guardian of tradition, and the luminous soul who ignited his heart, unfolds—a story of love, legacy, and the boundless power that emerges from the depths of the human spirit. And within the embrace of their union, the legend of Satoru Gojo, the pinnacle of strength, finds his genesis—a testament to the enduring legacy of a man’s resolve to find and captive the heart of his most beloved, while protecting his precocious son.

Notes:

If y'all are anything like us and enjoy listening to music while reading here’s a high preferred soundtrack. It’s an artists or artists that goes by the name;: Tranquil Ambiance: Japanese Zen Music: Japanese Indoor Garden-Water Sounds with song, for sleep and study. The track is almost 10 hours long! We’ve listened to it for both sleep and studying and writing this story!

https://youtu.be/FQ-TBufarn8?si=YTqmOYhNo9jKeUqF

Enjoy! 😉