Maki: “I’ll have to teach you two a lesson you will never be able to forget..”
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Maki rushes towards them, and they rush at her with the intent to kill. Maki slashes at Megumi, but acting quickly he blocks it. From the side Yuji delivers a spin kick to the side of Maki’s head, she stumbles back a bit. Megumi acts fast and quickly slashes at her, though she reacts swiftly and blocks.
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Maki pushes back on Megumi’s blade, he struggles against her strength. Yuji slides under them both, grabbing Maki’s ankles and dragging her to the ground. She drops her weapon, and Megumi takes the chance and stabs the blade down into her spine.
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Maki lets out a grunt of pain, and grits her teeth with some blood spilling from her lips. She grabs her blade off the ground and stabs it into Megumi’s ankle. Megumi yells as the blade shatters through his bones, and he falls on his back. Yuji pulls the sword out of her back, and prepares to slash down on her head.
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Maki spins over on her back and catches the blade with her hands. She shatters it, and with both of her feet, kicks Yuji away. Yuji regains his composure, seeing Megumi down he starts to get angry, he feels something on his hands. He looks down to see the cursed flames around his hands.
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Yuji (Thoughts): “So that's the trick.. Negative emotions? Or is it activating from the heat of battle?”
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Maki rises to her feet, clenching her weapon tightly, and wiping blood off her lips.
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Yuji (Thoughts): “Well, I’ve got an enemy to test out each of those theories, might as well go with it.”
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Maki (Thoughts): “He’s using his energy.. But why does it seem like his first time using it? No it can’t be that, he’s far too physically capable to not already know how to use it. So was he just holding back? Eh, it doesn't matter.. I’ll just hold him off till backup gets here.”
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Yuji clenches his fists making the flames flare up. He rushes towards Maki, going for a very quick strike. Maki prepares to dodge, but is grabbed by Megumi from behind and restrained.
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Maki: “Hey! What the hell!?”
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Yuji lands the punch, and it's much stronger than before. Maki hacks up blood, as she’s violently pummeled by Yuji, who only speeds up and puts in more force after each strike. Yuji adjusts his foot, and pulls his arm back, and as fast as his body allows he throws the punch, his fist becoming wrapped in fire that flares up.
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Maki’s eyes widen as his flaming fist gets closer to her face. Once the punch connects and a large explosion goes off from it. Once the smoke clears, Yuji looks up to see Mugumi barely standing and holding a barely conscious Maki.
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Megumi drops her on the ground, both he and Yuji stand over her with only one thing left to do.
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Yuji: “You think he’ll be proud of us for taking this chick down?”
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Megumi shrugs.
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Megumi: “Who knows, we could either kill her and get affirmation, or let her live and see what his reaction will be.. After all he does want the strongest to rule, perhaps he’ll be able to make something out of her..”
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Yuji: “Yo, you think he’ll spare her and make her one of us?”
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Megumi puts his hands in his pockets.
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Megumi: “It’s a possibility.. We’re just gonna have to wait and see.. Also, good to see you finally got a bit of a hang on cursed energy.. I’ve seen many people use it, but I haven’t seen flames and explosions I don’t think..”
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Yuji: “Yeah, I had a theory that it either came from my anger or the heat of battle so I decided to test that out on her. Hey, who is that anyways..”
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Megumi looks down at the barely conscious Maki, lying on the ground, bleeding out from the stab to the spine.
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Megumi: “That’s Maki Zenin, Grade 4 sorcerer.. Well, not really a sorcerer, she has zero cursed energy but her Heavenly pact maximizes her physical power so we’re told. She’s only Grade 4 because of that fact, if otherwise, she’d likely be Grade 1.”
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Yuji kneels down to get a close look at her.
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Yuji: “Whoa, so we technically took down a Grade 1?”
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Megumi sighs.
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Megumi: “Well if you're considerate about it, then I guess you can say we did..”
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Yuji lightly taps Maki’s face.
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Yuji: “Psst, hey.. Don’t die on us alright? When our leader gets here, he’ll fix you right up.”
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Maki’s eyes blink out of sync, her breaths are low, her heart beat is barely even noticeable at this point.
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Megumi: “Don’t give her false hope, there’s no guarantee he’ll do anything. It’s bad enough he turned out this way, he’s unpredictable to a whole new level..”
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While Yuji and Megumi are talking, Gojo finally returns, holding what looks to be a large rolled up paper. He pulls one of Sukuna’s fingers from it and places it in his mouth, swallowing immediately.
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Gojo: “Whoa, you guys took down Maki. Impressive stuff.”
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Maki glanced over once she heard his voice.
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Maki: “G-Gojo..?”
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Gojo makes his way over looking down at her.
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Gojo: “Yep, that's me. My turn to ask questions, why aren’t you dead?”
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Yuji speaks up.
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Yuji: “Me and Megumi thought that she’d make a good addition to the team, you know? She’s pretty strong, you could make something out of her right?”
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Gojo rubs his chin, taking a moment to think about it, then he shrugs.
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Gojo: “Doesn’t matter to me, in fact, you guys beat her, so do whatever you want with her. But whatever it is will have to wait.” He lowers his blindfold, his eyes shining bright. “Company is on the way.. Bring her if you want, or don’t, decide quickly because we’ve gotta go.” He raises his blindfold
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Yuji and Megumi nod at each other, Yuji hoists Maki over his shoulder.
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Gojo: “Alright then, place your hands on my back.”
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Yuji and Megumi place their hands on Gojo’s back, then at that moment he teleports them out of there. In the far distance stood on top of a mountain was Hanami who had watched the entire thing. They were a bit taken aback by the sight of the sorcerers fighting amongst themselves, but nonetheless headed off to report it to their allies.
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Meanwhile, at Gojo’s hidden area..
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Gojo, Megumi, and Yuji holding Maki appear in some buildings, it’s pretty stylish, and in decent condition. Yuji sets Maki down on the floor, she’s still bleeding but significantly less.
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Yuji: “Hey, Gojo.. If you don’t mind, could you heal her up? I’ve got a decent idea of what to do with her.”
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Megumi faces him with a stern look, a vein popping out of his forehead.
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Megumi: “Don’t refer to him so casually, learn how to speak to your superior Itadori..”
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Gojo holds up his hand.
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Gojo: “Nah, nah, It’s fine Fushiguro.. But to answer your request Itadori, I don’t know how to use reverse cursed techniques.”
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One of the extra eyes on Gojo’s face opens and a mouth forms.
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Sukuna: “I am actually quite versed in using such techniques, all I need is a few more fingers to get enough power back.”
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Gojo: “I see, well then, good thing I got all ten from the school. I did eat one already so nine more to go!”
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Gojo unravels the paper like material holding the fingers. He eats each one of them, swallowing them quickly. Once he’s finished he tosses the paper away.
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Gojo: “Done! All yours Sukuna.”
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Sukuna takes control, the same tattoos from before reappearing. Sukuna looks down at Maki, holding on for dear life. He looks up at Yuji.
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Sukuna: “So, what are your intentions for this one?”
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Yuji: “Well, I just started using cursed energy so I could use a person to test out some stuff.”
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Sukuna chuckles.
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Sukuna: “I see, a lab rat to test your abilities.. Very well..”
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Sukuna kneels down and flips Maki on her stomach, he places his hand on the stab wound and uses the reverse cursed technique, the wound very slowly closes shut and her bleeding stops. Once he’s done he stands back up, he taps the back of her head with his foot.
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Sukuna: “Wake up maggot, you’ve got a new job as a punching bag for my servants..”
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Maki slowly looks up at him with a pained yet enraged look on her face. Sukuna grins, looking down on her.
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Sukuna: “And of course if you have a problem with that, I can always put you down.”
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She doesn’t say anything, but her expression speaks a thousand words. Sukuna takes his leave, letting Gojo take the wheel once more. Gojo turns his attention to Yuji, he smiles.
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Gojo: “There you go! A nice little training partner, but of course I know how teens are so I hope you can keep a leveled head. Don’t do anything to.. Intimate, she's a feisty one.” He winks.
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Yuji is taken aback, but he nods in understanding. Megumi rolls his eyes, and he speaks to Yuji.
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Megumi: “Take his word for it, you’ll regret underestimating her. Training and that's it, nothing weird Itadori.”
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Yuji is shocked by this.
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Yuji: “WHAT? AW C'MON I’M NOT A WEIRDO DON’T GET IT TWISTED LIKE THAT.” He’s embarrassed.
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Gojo chuckles, and waves him off.
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Gojo: “Ah, don’t worry about it, just a goof.”
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Maki gets on her feet finally, drops of sweat appearing on her head.
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Maki: “What the hell is going on? Why are you two betraying us? Have you no dignity..”
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Megumi speaks up immediately.
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Megumi: “Do not question your superior, you are one of us now and that's all you need to know.”
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Gojo nudges Yuji’s shoulder, whispering to him.
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Gojo: “Yo, what's with him? Is he into the role already? He does know he can chill right?”
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Yuji whispers back.
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Yuji: “I don’t know man, but I don’t blame him, I’m shitting bricks just being here.”
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Gojo pats Yuji’s back.
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Gojo: “Ah, don’t be so worried, as you both are, I see you as equals. We’re like buddies, only you do everything I say.” He smiles, his naivety shining through.
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Yuji (Thoughts): “How, this guy actually sees nothing wrong with any of this. He sees us as equals? We’re buddies? What's with the switch up? He was all cold before, now he’s all nice and cheery.”
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Maki crosses her arms, and curses under her breath. Megumi keeps his attitude, speaking with slight anger in his voice.
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Megumi: “Unless you want to be killed, you’ll shut up and follow orders without question! You work under Gojo now, and whatever he says goes! Traitor or not, unless you can take him down in combat you have zero right to decline orders here!”
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Maki: “Oh shut it, I know I can’t take Satoru, you’re spoon-feeding spoons here. I’m just revolted by this entire situation, Gojo becoming Sukuna’s vessel then suddenly wanting to rule the world. It’s a hideous switch up.”
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Megumi pulls his sword from his shadow.
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Megumi: “You wanna say that shit again? I’ll kill you myself if you disrespect him again..”
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Maki takes a fighting stance.
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Maki: “Healed and ready to go bitch.. Try me..”
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Yuji stands in between them.
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Yuji: “Whoa! Whoa! Stop! Listen, Megumi you gotta chill man.. Gojo ain’t that ruthless he’s just got a ruthless plan. You ain’t gotta suck up that much, he said it himself.”
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Megumi glances at Gojo, who nods in affirmation. Megumi sighs, and puts the sword away, Yuji faces Maki.
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Yuji: “And you, just let it happen, there’s nothing any of us can do at this point in the plan, he’s 11 fingers deep, it doesn’t matter how bad you may wanna fight it, it’s one you can’t finish.”
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Maki scoffs and lowers her fists, putting them on her hips.
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Maki: “No one has told me who you are yet.. But, you have a good point there..” She sighs. “Well then, fine.. I submit..”
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Yuji: “There you go, see, that wasn’t so hard. I’m Yuji Itadori, good to meet you, and welcome to the team I guess you can call it.”
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Maki: “Tch, whatever.. Nice to meet you too I guess, also I’ll stand on what those idiots said before, try anything and I’ll cut off your dick..”
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Yuji nearly fell flat on his face at her statement.
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Yuji: “Will I ever beat these allegations?” A tear drops from his eye.
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Gojo chuckles, Megumi shakes his head, Maki rolls her eyes and turns her attention to Gojo.
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Maki: “Ruling the world huh..? Big leap for someone like you, but you’ve got the power to just do that right now by yourself, so why do you need us?”
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Gojo wags his finger.
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Gojo: “Ah, ah, ah! My goal is to rule in a world where only the strongest survive. Weaklings who sit on their asses relying on the strongest to protect them will perish by those very hands. A world where it’s truly kill or be killed. And we can’t go about it recklessly, for reasons I’ll reveal in due time.. So as of now, attacking small portions will be the most favorable option for me.”
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Maki: “I see, so you actually thought this out.. Only further adds to my disgust, but I’ll take some pride in being a part of all of this.. Being recognized as a strong individual by the strongest individual.. That's something that doesn’t come to me most often..”
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Gojo: “Glad you do, but for now you all best get to training, tomorrow we set out to retrieve more fingers..”
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To Be Continued..
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