"G-Gojo-sensei? Is that you,?" I asked.
Gojo-Sensei handed me his head, a mischievous smile playing on his lips before he swiftly shifted his focus back to Sukuna, who stood defiantly in front of him. The tension crackled in the air as their gazes locked.
"So, back to normal, huh, brat? They say you're nothing more than a cockroach's spawn. Well, I must admit, it seems like they might be onto something," Sukuna taunted, his grin resembling a predator ready to pounce on its prey.
I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger rising within me, knowing that Sukuna was belittling my beloved teacher. Gojo-Sensei, however, remained calm, refusing to let the insults rattle him.
"What's the best thing to say in this situation? Well, here's the harsh reality - I'm not an easy target for anyone, including you. And let me tell you, this only exposes the weakness hiding beneath your bravado. All your claims of strength? Sound Full of Bullshit to me"
Sukuna's grin only widened at Gojo's bold statement, his body poised, ready to strike. Sensing the impending clash, Gojo swiftly turned to me, his eyes filled with urgency.
"Yuuji, get behind the building. Stay away from here," he ordered, his voice leaving no room for argument.
I was torn. Part of me wanted to join the fight and protect my teacher, shielding him from harm. However, I knew deep down that Gojo-Sensei had a plan, a strategy that he believed in.
"But-" I stammered, my words faltering.
"NOW, YUUJI!" Gojo's voice boomed with a force that left no room for hesitation. Driven by an indescribable compulsion, I complied, rushing towards the relative safety behind the building, my heart pounding with a mix of fear and aching determination.
As Yuuji moved, Sukuna's eyes locked on his retreating figure, his predatory instincts kicking in. With a burst of speed, he lunged forward, intent on attacking his target, only to be met with Gojo's unwavering defence. Like a graceful dancer, Gojo intercepted Sukuna's assault, his movements fluid and precise.
"Your opponent is me, old man. Not with my student," Gojo declared, drawing a clear battle line between him and Sukuna.
The clash between Gojo Satoru and Ryoumen Sukuna entered its second round, an epic skirmish between two powerful forces. The stage was set, and the outcome would be decided in a storm of fierce combat.
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Yuuji's eyes widened as he bore witness to the electrifying spectacle unfolding before him. Gojo-Sensei, his mentor and the most formidable jujutsu sorcerer he knew clashed once again with the King of Curses, Sukuna. But this wasn't the same battle as before. Gojo-Sensei had unleashed a new jujutsu technique, allowing him to effortlessly dart across the battlefield with blinding speed. The sheer intensity of the fight left Yuuji in awe.
At that moment, his confidence shattered like fragile glass. The conviction that he could single-handedly tackle Sukuna was crushed under the weight of reality. Watching this ancient curse, one that had loomed for over a millennium, Yuuji came to a sobering realization - he couldn't defeat Sukuna, not yet. He was no match for a malevolent force so ancient and all-consuming.
"Sukuna... he's been toying with me all this time," Yuuji muttered to himself, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and resignation.
"Yuuji!!"
Yuuji looked up as he heard his name being called. Panda, Inumaki, Yuuta and Maki came running towards him from a distance. Maki was holding a strange object that emitted a bright green light. However, something about it made Yuuji feel uneasy. It was as if his instincts were telling him to run away from that place.
With a sense of urgency, Panda started explaining in a hushed voice, "Our time is limited, so listen carefully. When you fought against Sukuna, Gojo-sensei, Inumaki, Yuuta, Maki, and I managed to defeat Kenjaku and Uraume-.."
"Wait a minute! Weren't they Special Grade curses? I only fought Sukuna for 15 minutes, maximum! How is that possible?" interrupted Yuuji.
"Yes, I know the fight against them would have taken a long time even with Gojo-sensei's help," Yuuta agreed. "But with this necklace, we can just quickly attract their attention and trap them. They'll be gone in no time," He showed the ordinary-looking necklace in Maki's hand, but the green light around it made it clear that it was no ordinary piece of jewellery.
Yuuji reached out to touch the crystal stone on the necklace but was stopped abruptly by Yuuta. "Don't touch the crystal stone directly. It absorbs curse energy and negative energy instantly," Yuuta cautioned.
Yuuji glanced at Maki holding the necklace and asked, "Is that why only Maki-senpai is holding it?" Four of them just nodded in response.
"Now, let me explain Gojo-sensei's plan. The first thing we need to do is..."
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With my fists clenched and determination surging through my veins, I unleashed a barrage of thunderous blows upon Sukuna. Each strike carried the force of a raging storm, aiming to dismantle his every defence. My newfound ability granted me an advantage in this ferocious battle, as my sharpened senses saw through his shadowy tricks with ease. Anticipating his every move, I retaliated with swift precision, never giving him a moment to catch his breath.
Confidence radiated within me, fueled by the certainty that I would finally exorcise Sukuna's sinister soul from the vessel of my beloved son, Megumi. A cruel smirk adorned Sukuna's battered face, revealing his unwavering arrogance. But I knew better than to underestimate the magnitude of his evil. "Seems like you've grown stronger in the afterlife, huh, brat?" he taunted, his words laced with defiance. Yet his words only served to fuel my determination further.
Mocking his inflated ego, I responded with a cutting remark. "The ancient saying holds, you know. Dream too much and you'll come crashing down to earth, battered and broken. And you, an old fart, with your grandiose dreams, will meet an early death." Sukuna's expression remained unyielding, his pride refusing to accept my words. In a split second, his clenched fist collided with my cheek, sending me hurtling through the air. My body crashed through the towering buildings, before finally hitting the ground, sprawled out beneath the pitch-black sky tinged with malevolent energy.
As the pain threatened to consume me, I gritted my teeth, refusing to give in to weakness. I couldn't afford to show vulnerability, not in front of this piece of shit. Gathering my strength, I summoned all my willpower, preparing to rise once more. Yet, in a sudden twist of fate, Sukuna materialized before me, his foot descending upon my outstretched right hand. Agony flooded my senses as my hand was violently severed from my body, crimson blood spurting forth in a macabre display.
Suppressing the urge to scream, I ground my teeth together, pushing through the excruciating pain. I refused to let him witness any sign of weakness. Sukuna, fueled by his sadistic nature, lifted my broken body, mercilessly seizing my neck with an iron grip.
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