The next day, 9:30 am..
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Yuji and Maki were outside in the back training again. Maki slashed at him with her blade, which Yuji ended up swiftly dodging. Yuji jumps back and throws an explosive fireball in her direction, Maki quickly moves out of the way, causing the fireball to explode in the distance.
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Maki: “So that's your new attack huh.. No wonder you two didn’t seem to be worn out from that mission.”
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Yuji scratches his head.
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Yuji: “Yeah, it’s helpful for doing explosive damage from a long distance. And the explosive punches are helpful but damage me as well. So my new priority is basically to shape the flame into some sort of weapon of sorts. Which I’ll admit, I’ve been trying to do in secret.”
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Maki tilts her head, curious to see this.
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Maki: “Well go on and show me your progress..”
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Yuji nods, he covers one of his hands in flames, and with his other hand he grabs the flames and pulls them. The flames extend and begin the shape vaguely into a blade, he finally pulls it out completely, to his surprise. He holds the blade in his hand, looking at it with awe, and Maki seems impressed.
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Yuji (Thoughts): “Whoa, it actually worked this time? What changed?”
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Maki: “I’ll admit that’s pretty interesting, but of course you’ll need to know how to use a sword properly and not just swing it around all willy nilly..”
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Yuji: “You got that right, now that it actually worked this time, I can see what it’s capable of. Alright, ready when you are!”
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Maki smirks, pointing her blade at him.
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Maki: “Alright then, but as this team's trainer, I want you to know I won't hold back. I expect you not to either..”
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Yuji nods, gripping his weapon tightly. Watching from a window Gojo is satisfied with what he’s seeing. Megumi is sitting down in an armchair with his arms crossed and his eyes closed.
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Gojo: “So, Fushiguro.. Fire manipulation is what I’m seeing, but appears he can create explosions and weapons at will.. What’s your take on this..?”
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Megumi glances at Gojo.
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Megumi: “About the same thing.. His punches are deadly to opponents and himself due to their explosive aspect. He has managed to delay the explosion to once the opponent lands against a hard surface, but only that one time.. It’s his go-to for close quarters combat.. That fireball of his is useful in weakening opponents from a distance, but he did once use it once the curse got too close and the explosion pushed him back. Now you say he’s forming weapons from the flames, so have yet to know what they are capable of. In conclusion, I’d say these are stemming from his strongest emotion, albeit anger, either that or just the heat of combat.”
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Gojo nods, he faces Megumi.
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Gojo: “I see, well this is good then.. Having some literal firepower is much better than not. And with enough training from Maki, he’ll likely be able to properly use whatever weapon he decides to form..”
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Megumi nods in acknowledgement.
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Gojo: “Just a matter of time for his technique to fully manifest, who knows.. He might even get a domain before you.. He’s growing much faster than anyone I’ve seen, I’d say talent like this hasn't been seen in 1000 years..”
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Gojo smiles, Megumi slightly irritated at his mention of Yuji getting a domain before him.
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Somewhere in a hidden hot spring..
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Jogo is sitting in the water deep in thought, Mojito is swimming around joyfully enjoying himself. Dagon is swimming around as well. Kenjaku is sitting along the sides, enjoying a glass of juice, while Choso and his brothers engage in conversation also along the sides. Hanami walks up to the group speaking strangely. Jogo gets irritated, yelling.
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Jogo: “Dammit we can't understand you!! Just stop it already!!”
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Hanami lowers their head, and Mahito swims up to Jogo.
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Mojito: “Heyyy, don’t be all rude. They probably have something important to say. Just give it a moment kay?”
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Jogo scoffs.
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Jogo: “What's the point in waiting if they can’t speak normally..”
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Kenjaku speaks up calmly.
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Kenjaku: “Now Jogo, just give them a moment to collect their words..”
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Jogo sighs, turning away. Kenjaku nods at Hanami, allowing them to speak.
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Hanami: “The sorcerers.. They are fighting amongst themselves.. It appears Gojo is their leader..”
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Everyone in the vicinity was shocked by the news, Kenjaku the most taken aback of them all.
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Kenjaku: “Satoru? He’s betrayed the others? But why? What else do you know about this?”
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Hanami: “I only witnessed him and two others launching an attack on JuJutsu High.. He teleported away while the other two attacked and fought with another sorcerer. Gojo returned a little later, and they took the sorcerer with them. As far as their intentions, I couldn’t make out anything.”
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Kenjaku’s brow furrowed, he nearly crushed his glass. Jogo speaks up.
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Jogo: “But wait a second, why would Gojo betray the sorcerers? What could he be planning?”
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Hanami: “Well one other thing I noticed, when he returned he appeared to have some material from which he took out what appeared to be Sukuna’s finger and he consumed it.”
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Everyone yelled in complete shock.
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Mojito: “What the flip flapping f#ck?!”
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Jogo: “There’s no way you’re telling us that Gojo is the vessel for Sukuna!!”
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Hanami: “He didn’t appear to be affected by the finger, so from what I understand he had already consumed a finger prior to his attack. So that means he already houses Sukuna..”
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Kenjaku: “Just how the hell did this come to be.. But wait, It makes sense..”
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Everyone turns their attention to Kenjaku..
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Kenjaku: “It could be possible that in a turn of events he and Sukuna could have become allies.. If this so happens to be the case, then it would make sense for Gojo to betray the others. But one thing is for certain, what he took was definitely the schools already collected fingers.. So if he’s consumed them all by now, there isn’t much we would be able to do to take him on even if we wanted to. Gojo’s already latent power with Sukuna’s added onto it, we’re toast if we get in the way of whatever he’s planning..”
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Jogo: “So wait, you’re going back on our plan? But our goal.. We’ve planned this for so long.”
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Mohito: “You have to be crazy if you think I’m going anywhere near that freak. You can follow through with that goal on your own..”
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Kenjaku: “Now hold on, hold on.. Listen we’re not giving up, infact.. I feel a little collaboration is in order..”
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Everyone save for Jogo immediately disagrees.
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Kenjaku: “Hold one! Hold on! Hear me out.. Listen, the one we need to be resurrected is allies with the strongest sorcerer in the world, and he’s already building his army. So why not join him? With him as an ally we’ll be unstoppable.. All we need is a meeting with them, so we can establish intentions, and join forces. As long as we don’t get on his bad side, then this plan should be in the bag.”
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Everyone seems hesitant, but they consider this deeply. Jogo speaks up.
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Jogo: “Alright, I’m in on this plan..”
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Mohito: “I still think you all are crazy, it would be better to just stay out of the way.. Tch, but I guess I’ll join in..”
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Everyone mostly but reluctantly agrees. Kenjaku sets down his glass, and lets out a sigh.
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Kenjaku: “Okay, good.. Now since he’s after fingers, we’ll have to bring his lackeys to us..” He holds up a finger. “This is the only one we have so we’ll need to be wise about this plan. So once they get here whenever they do, we’ll let them know where to meet, and hand over to finger, no fighting necessary.”
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Everyone nods in agreement, their plan now set.
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Back at Gojo’s secret area..
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Gojo was outside along with Megumi watching Yuji continue training with Maki. Yuji relentlessly downslashes at Maki, which she just barely manages to block. Yuji quickly maneuvers to the side, slashing through her side, leaving a large burning gash. She jumps back cursing under her breath, she flings a barrage of kunai at him. Yuji rushes towards her, slashing through the kunai, burning them to ash in his pursuit,
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Once he reaches her, as fast as he possibly can he slashes her over and over, leaving more burning gashes in Maki’s body.
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Maki: “Yield! I yield! Timeout!”
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Yuji stops at the last second, taking a step back. Maki drops to her knees in pain.
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Maki: “Damn, you learn fast.. Good work..”
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Yuji: “Thanks, you’re a pretty good trainer.”
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Yuji’s sword dissipates, and he helps her onto her feet, while Gojo applauds his display. Yuji brings Maki to the bench, sitting her down.
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Gojo: “You did pretty good, it’s astonishing how fast you learn.”
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Yuji: “Thanks, I usually pick up on things pretty quickly, heh.”
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Gojo: “Indeed, and I’ve got a feeling you’ll need that for your next mission tomorrow. I’m picking up on a finger not too far, so in the morning you and Megumi will go and retrieve it.”
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Yuji nods, Megumi does as well, both understanding that they have another mission that must be completed.123Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnbryCQXYhc
