Choso and Yuji return to the springs, where Megumi and Kenjaku are waiting. Yuji takes his place back beside Megumi, and Choso beside Kenjaku.
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Megumi (Thoughts): “That was completely insane to watch.. Yuji Itadori.. What are you..?”
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Kenjaku clears his throat.
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Kenjaku: “Well that was certainly interesting to watch.. Young man you certainly have potential, possibly a limitless amount. From what I’m picking up, you seem to tap into it through the heat of battle, like a battle frenzy of sorts.. I see why Satoru made you a part of his little army..”
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Yuji: “Ah, well.. I don’t really know how to respond to that, but thanks..”
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Kenjaku: “Not a problem.. Don’t forget to have Gojo meet with me at those cords..”
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Both Megumi and Yuji nod, then they both turn around taking their leave. Kenjaku turns his attention to Choso.
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Kenjaku: “So tell me, how did that battle resonate with you Choso?”
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Choso lowers his head, looking down at his hands still trembling. He felt strange, this somewhat desire for more. He couldn’t comprehend this feeling, he felt himself growing in power himself from that battle. It’s almost like that battle awakened something in him, like a connection that's been there for ages being reawakened.
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Choso: “I.. I want to fight him again..” Choso watches Yuji and Megumi head off in their direction. “I’m going to follow them, I want to join their group now.. I want to fight him again..”
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Kenjaku takes a moment, before smiling.
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Kenjaku: “Then don’t let them get too far ahead.. And don’t worry, I’ll look after your brothers for you..”
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Choso nods, and quickly runs after them.
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Megumi: “Mind telling me what the hell went down back there? You were learning faster than that guy could teach.. You copied his move and amplified it in such a short time.. Just what the hell are you?”
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Yuji seems embarrassed, rubbing the back of his head.
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Yuji: “Well it’s hard to explain, but it’s almost like a lust for battle mixed with tons of untapped potential.. It feels good. I'll tell you that much, I think it has something to do with Gojo giving us all that cursed energy, my body is adjusting by growing quickly and developing techniques rapidly. Like making it up as it goes..”
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Megumi: “Battle lust, huh? Well I won’t be fighting you anytime soon that's for sure, I don't want to end up in a freshly developed domain expansion..”
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Choso: “Hey! Wait!”
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Both of them turn facing him, Choso stops and catches his breath.
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Choso: “Take me with you, I want in on your team..”
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Megumi and Yuji shrug.
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Megumi: “That's not up to us, that's for Gojo to decide.. But you can come along and see what he says..”
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Choso nods, looking at Yuji.
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Choso: “You, that battle with you was the most intense feeling ever.. I want to fight you again, so if you don’t mind putting in a good word with Gojo when we get there.. Could you?”
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Yuji: “Huh? Well I suppose I could say I beat you. He seems to not care what we do with defeated enemies.. I mean he let Maki join in as a trainer.. So I don’t see why you can’t join.. Just follow us..”
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Choso nods once more, following behind them.
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7:06.. Back at Gojo’s hidden area..
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The three stand before Gojo, Megumi presenting him with the two fingers they received. Gojo consumes them immediately, and smiles.
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Gojo: “Good job you two! And I see you brought a defeated enemy right? What will his role be I wonder..”
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All three seem to be in shock that Choso was accepted so quickly, Yuji speaks.
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Yuji: “Well we’re trying to decide between him being a sparring partner for me, or to simply come on missions with me and Megumi.”
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Gojo: “It’s all up for you to decide, you beat him, you decide his fate, simple as that. He can be one, the other, or both.. Anything is fine with me.”
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Yuji: “I see, well both it is then..”
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Choso: “I’m honored to be a part of the team Mr. Gojo.. My name is Choso, I hope to be a good addition..”
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Gojo chuckles.
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Gojo: “At ease buddy, and it’s fine if you call me Gojo, welcome to the team. Now, Megumi, field report please.”
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Megumi nods.
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Megumi: “We went there and got the fingers without conflict, Someone by the name of ‘Kenjaku’ says he’d like to meet with you at these cords.”
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Megumi hands Gojo the paper, Gojo reads it nodding.
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Megumi: “Additionally, Choso here requested a battle with Yuji in which Yuji entered some sort of frenzied state and performed greatly. Yuji..”
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Yuji: “In the battle I learned how to properly fuel my techniques using cursed energy. I also created a long range attack I call ‘Flaming Bullet’ which I then used with Cursed Technique Amplification. I also learned to manipulate the cursed flames that form around my hands and manifest weapons purely made of my cursed energy. Additionally I performed an advanced attack I call ‘Burning Red Flame: Decimate’ in which I perform what I assume is a Black Flash but much faster and stronger effectively creating a new move.”
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Gojo seems surprised and impressed to receive this information.
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Gojo: “And how did you achieve these feats?”
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Yuji: “I’m told that this stems from the heat of battle and this frenzied state I enter.”
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Megumi and Choso nod in affirmation. Gojo leans back in his chair.
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Gojo: “That's good to hear, I’m proud of you both. And for your rewards for bringing me two fingers.”
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Gojo rises and places booths hands on Megumi and Yuji’s chests. They immediately brace themselves, and Gojo transfers over a much larger amount to them than they’ve ever gotten. They handle it with no issue, having gotten used to this process by now. After a bit Gojo stops after he’s given them their earned amount.
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Gojo: “There you go, you all two earned your breaks.. While I’m out meeting with this Kenjaku guy, you bunch can do whatever you want.”
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All three nod their heads, and Gojo takes his seat.
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Gojo: “You all are dismissed.”
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Megumi, Yuji and Choso exit the room.
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Megumi: “If you two are gonna duke it out again, take it out back.”
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Yuji nods, beckoning for Choso to follow which he does. Megumi leans against the wall, sighing deeply.
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Megumi (Thoughts): “I’d bet all of my money Itadori’s gonna get a domain expansion as soon as he sees one in action.. It’s like whenever he’s in that state and sees something displayed he analyzes it deeply and grasps an understanding on how to do it immediately.. It’s not just senseless lust for battle, it’s learning as it goes on and getting stronger mid fight.. Truly incredible..”
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He smiles.
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Megumi (Thoughts): “Gojo was right.. Talent like this hasn’t been seen in one thousand years..”
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The next day, 8:34 am.. Center of Tokyo..
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Gojo waits there, sitting on a bench, drinking a soda wearing some shades. He plays games on his phone as well. His attention is grabbed by a figure stepping in front of him. He let out an annoyed sigh, he looked up at the figure. He saw their faces, and once he did, his expression went from irritation to shock.
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Gojo: “No.. Suguru?”
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Kenjaku: “Ah, yes.. Of course.. That was this person's name wasn’t it. Unfortunately, I am not Suguru, my name is Kenjaku.” He points to the stitches around his forehead. “This should be proof enough.”
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Gojo gets up, raising his shades, his blue eyes glowing brightly.
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Gojo: “Well then, Kenjaku.. What is the purpose of this meetup..”
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Kenjaku: “A collaboration between our groups. My ‘subordinate’ Choso joined your team the other day I believe. And I heard from one of my other subordinates that you are in ties with Ryomen Sukuna, so I’m hoping our goals align enough to join forces.”
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Gojo is taken aback, Sukuna’s mouth forms on Gojo’s cheek.
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Sukuna: “You’re proposing an alliance.. Tell me what your goals are and I’ll take this into consideration.”
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Kenjaku nods.
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Kenjaku: “My ultimate goal is to gather enough cursed energy to transform everyone into cursed energy users. I merely hope to uncover all the secrets of human potential and cursed energy. While my cursed spirit subordinates want a world where only curses rule, though of course I plan to dispose of them at a later date.”
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Gojo rubs his chin.
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Gojo (Thoughts): “I see, his goal is to create a world where everyone uses cursed energy so that he can study them and see what humans are truly capable of. This idea, It kind of aligns.. What do you say?”
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Sukuna (Thoughts): “I’ll admit, it sort of makes sense. We want a world where only the strongest exist and crush the weak. He wants to simply push the human body to its limits and beyond it seems. Perhaps he would make a useful pawn to our plan..”
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Gojo nods, Sukuna’s mouth disappears.
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Gojo: “Very well, I believe we could work together for the time being.. But do understand one thing..”
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Kenjaku holds his smile, but is deep down relieved that he wasn’t just killed immediately.
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Kenjaku: “Understand what, might I ask..”
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Gojo lowers his shades.
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Gojo: “Our goal, meaning me and Sukuna’s goal, is to rid the world of weaklings, and let only the strongest survive our purge.. So mercy is off the table if you or anyone of your followers decide you don’t want in. The only reason I haven’t killed you yet is because I’m not able to bare the thought of killing my friend a second time..”
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Kenjaku nods in understanding.
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Kenjaku: “Understood, then I look forward to what all lies ahead.”
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Gojo nods, before speaking in an exaggeratedly firm tone.
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Gojo: “Just to be clear I don’t accept you as Suguru, and I never will. You are simply some curse or something using his body as you said. Nothing more, and nothing less.”
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Kenjaku chuckles.
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Kenjaku: “Of course..”
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Gojo stands over by Kenjaku’s side, leaning on his shoulder, lowering his shade looking at the busy streets filled with people.
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Gojo: “How about we cause just a bit of chaos?”
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Kenjaku looked down at him, then where Gojo was looking. He paused for a second, taking that time to ponder, before smirking.
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Kenjaku: “Eh, why not?” He chuckled.
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