[Author Note]
Disc: HrPrTeam
Thoughts about OG Rika vs. Shikigami Rika.
I believe that OG Rika is stronger than the Shikigami version.
Geto thought he could beat Gojo with her (Geto is a bum, tho, so idk).
OG Rika:
Shikigami Rika:
Equal Strength:
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Naohiro
As much as I sounded irritated, it's funny that Naoya joined Kukuru.
When I heard that the strongest 'fodder' in Kukuru was a semi-grade one, I didn't think it would be Naoya.
I smile, my hostility all but gone. "I'm just messing around. Dealing with Nobuaki comes first, and then you can join Hei. If you stay with those losers, then you'll only be held back. I plan on getting you to special grade after all."
He fell on his butt and breathed a sigh of relief.
I continue, "After I'm done cleaning up the garbage, we will work on getting you a domain expansion. You've done well, getting faster, becoming more proficient in cursed energy control, and better-utilizing projection sorcery. Still, you will be held back without a domain or reverse cursed technique."
He pondered for a moment. "Hmm yeah...hold up a DOMAIN!? REVERSE CURSED TECHNIQUE? I'm fourteen!"
I tilt my head to the side as if I were oblivious to the complexity of a domain expansion. "Well, I got mine at twelve; you're currently behind in my book."
A smile appears on my face as I see a tick mark on his head.
Naoya shouts back. "Well, I'm not like you! Your standards are insane compared to standard Jujutsu practice. As far as I know, I'm miles ahead of people my age. You would be a terrible teacher with how easy things come to you!"
*BONK*
Naoya rubs his head as my head tilts back. "I'll let you know I helped my classmate get reverse cursed technique. Still, you're going to need a domain one way or another, and it will be good to practice early with someone who knows how to perform one."
Naoya rests his head on his palms. "I get that I'm a genius in a normal sense, but even father still hasn't been able to open one."
I cross my arms. "You plan on being weaker than him? Let me put it like this. Having potential or being a genius doesn't make you strong in itself. You can have an amazing cursed technique but have it go to waste. Just because some old fu...father can't open one doesn't mean you can't figure it out."
Naoya has a sad look on his face.
Noticing it, I continue. "Your entire life, you've been comparing yourself to others. Gojo, father, and I. Who cares about what other people can accomplish? You are your own person, and opening a domain has nothing to do with how strong father or I am."
I sigh, turn around, and keep walking towards the Kukuru, leaving Naoya to think.
Motivational anime speech, done. It felt kind of cringe, but he needed a wake-up call.
I arrive at the doorway where Nobuaki is and slide open the door.
Fifteen heads all snap towards me.
Surprised that they didn't say something, I spoke up. "Last time I remember, this was reserved for the Hei. I'll give you one chance. Out."
Nobuaki was seated in the middle of the room with an aloof look on his face. "Why should we listen to the words of a...coward?"
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THE FUCK HE SAY?
Walking into the room, I pass the bums and make my way to Nobuaki.
He narrows his eyes. "What do you think you're going to do? You really think that a coward like you, who attacked an old man, can beat all of us?"
Before he can react, I pull my fist back.
*BAM*
Nobuaki goes flying through multiple walls.
I considered using a black flash, but I didn't want to kill the guy.
Speaking up, I give a reply. "Yes."
The rest of the room started to rush at me as if that were a bell.
One person on my left pulled out a sword and decided to swing at me, so I grabbed his arm and broke it before throwing him at a group of three people.
Another tried to stab me from behind, so I reached back, grabbed his hair, and threw him through the ceiling.
While a few more started swinging swords and fists at me, I pondered for a moment while dodging them.
Black Flash is off the table since I don't want to kill them, but I really want to show off and pop a domain.
*Inhale* *Exhale*
Not the time nor place, Naohiro.
My thoughts get broken when I notice someone using Falling Blossom Emotion.
A wild grin appears on my face. "You're a little better than fodder, but still fodder nonetheless!"
*BAM*
I punch straight through it and hit him in the face.
Man, this is fun. Maki must've had a field day running through these goons.
Getting ready to throw down some more, I notice that everyone is either unconscious or unable to move.
Just then, my head snaps back, and I see Naobito walking past the doorway.
Noticing my gaze, I see him start to sweat before quickly backpedaling with a neutral expression.
Haah, I did go a little overboard, huh?
I then hear a tired voice to my right, which turns out to be Nobuaki. "*Huff* *Huff* You little shit! You think you can come in here and fight us without any repercussions?"
Giving him a closed-eye smile, I speak up. "Yes, young master. I do think that I will have no repercussions for my arrogant actions. Let me call the senior ancestor. NAOBITO!"
I can't help but chuckle as a face appears around the corner.
I speak up. "The Kukuru is a subunit of the Hei, right!?"
Naobito's full body walks into the room before his face turns serious. "*Ahem* Nobuaki, even Ranta, a five-year-old child, is more mature than you are. The Hei has always been the Zenin's main force, so stop acting like a child and return to your quarters. I'm too busy to be dealing with something as stupid as this."
Naobito raises an eyebrow at me before leaving the room with an annoyed expression.
Now that I'm done cleaning up the trash, it's time to work with Naoya while I figure out how to sever the connection between Maki and Mai.
When I'm ready, I can go to Uraume and, by proxy, Kenjaku, but stepping into unknown territory is one way to die or get sealed.
Why is this world such a pain in the ass?
COURTING DEATH!
[Author Note]
Disc: HrPrTeam
I've seen the meme, but how do you think Mahoraga would adapt to Higaruma?
Would he leave Sukuna and go to law school?
Mahoraga's adaptation is so vague it's funny to imagine it in different scenarios.
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Nah, I'd adapt.
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Naohiro
Walking out of the room, I run back into Naoya as he leans against the wall.
As I walk towards him, he intends to speak up. However, before he can say anything...
*Grab*
I walk past him and grab the back of his shirt before dragging him down the corridor.
Flailing his arms around, Naoya makes his discomfort known. "The hell is this for!? We just had a brother heart-to-heart, and now you're dragging me around like baggage!?"
My head turns to look at him before I give him a closed-eye smile. "I told you I would drag you into the Hei, right? You don't seriously think I would've let you off with a slap on the wrist by joining those losers, right? I'm still itching to punch something after Nobuaki had some choice words."
Naoya has a horrified look on his face. "Please...spare me."
Moving towards the training area, I give him a nonchalant reply. "I'm not going to kill you. Don't worry. We'll get your domain done in no time!"
It seems like Naoya has already accepted his fate. "That would be reassuring from anyone besides you."
Then I get reminded of something. "Hey, what's up with Maki and Mai? They seem to have taken a liking to you."
That sounds unbelievable to a Jujutsu Kaisen fan.
He sighs as he speaks. "Yeah. I'm surprised you even know their names, considering you call everyone fodder. Ever since Ogi saw that they had no future as sorcerers, he and Reiko isolated them from the rest of the clan."
(A/N - "If you forgot, Reiko was the name I gave Maki and Mai's mother in the story.")
Raising my eyebrow, he continues, "Naturally, they were looking to turn to anyone since they are still children, so when I met them and didn't call them trash, they stuck to me. I became their big brother even though I'm their cousin."
A grin appears on my face. "Did you know that Maki has the same heavenly restriction as Toji Zenin?"
That got a reaction out of him. He jumped up and pushed off of me.
Turning my head around, I show a surprised look before speaking up. "Didn't know that would get such a serious reaction out of you."
His face turns serious. "I'd rather not have you screw around. I'm fine with all of the jokes and, hell, borderline child abuse, but Maki and Mai barely have any cursed energy at all. It isn't funny, Naohiro."
My face turns serious as well. "I wouldn't screw around with something like this. A friend of mine and I could've died to Toji. Earlier, you were wondering why I knew their names. They are twins, and Maki's heavenly restriction won't manifest as long as Mai exists."
To my surprise, his cursed energy flares, and he takes a stance with a look that says, 'I'll kill you.'
Jesus, I had no idea that Naoya got this attached to them so quickly. To even want to attack me. He wanted nothing more than to avoid or bully them in the previous timeline.
I rub the back of my head. "Calm down. I have a plan to sever their connection. I'm not going to go around executing children. I'm just stating that Maki can reach Toji's level. Mai is a more complex subject since I don't know what would happen if the connection gets severed."
Before things get too out of hand, I continue, "Look, I have plans for the future Hei unit, and it isn't going to be some old geezers discriminating based on cursed techniques. Just trust me on this one and lower the hostility, or I will forcefully lower it."
Noticing that we were at the training field, I grabbed his shirt and threw him onto the grass. However, he was able to land on his feet.
He was back to normal but was still pissed. "If you grab me one more time, I'll rip your hand off."
I smiled back at him. "Well then, you'll just have to become fast enough to where I can't do it. Now, let's talk domains."
For the next few hours, I helped him build knowledge about the functionalities of domain expansions while also showcasing my own. He was shocked when he lost his cursed energy.
Naoya still had a rough time externalizing his cursed energy since projection sorcery doesn't require it unless it's used for touching someone, but I'm sure he would be able to pick up on it with me here since he is a genius.
At some point, I noticed two girls 'stealthily' watching us train. It was comedic since they thought they were being sneaky.
I'm sure Naoya picked up on it as well. He got a little annoyed at parts and didn't like outsiders watching him train.
It was considered rude to watch someone train since you were essentially stealing information from them, but they were three, so I doubt it was that big of a deal.
Megumi, Mai, and Maki are still too young to take in. Is it bad that I don't care about Ranta? I mean, he's a real human now, but he was disappointing and was apparently a semi-grade-one.
Anyway, I will use this time to work on myself since Naoya only needs pointers.
A smile appears on my face as I remember the feeling I got when stabbed by the soul splitter.
I could feel something while I was adapting to soul damage. Rather than changing to fit the situation like one of my normal adaptations, I could feel and see my own soul.
Rather than wasting time, beating up bums, and training people who won't reach the peaks of Jujutsu, I was constantly replicating the adaptation to soul damage to get that same feeling I had before.
If I could launch consistent black flashes that targeted the soul, I could have my next big break to learning offense. Only a select few can sense their soul, and even fewer can protect it.
My attacks could become a pseudo-soul-split katana. Screw being a swordsman when I could throw hands.
Eventually, I'll need to put the cursed tools to use.
The Inverted Spear won't help since I can use my [Snatch] and adapt to their techniques.
I wouldn't use the chain of a thousand miles since there is no real need to learn how to throw a chain.
Playful cloud interested me since I could hit even harder, but it didn't appeal to me in the long term.
I'll use the soul-split katana for now until I figure out soul damage.
The current selling point that my cursed technique offers is defense and adaptability to any situation, so I've been struggling to pick up offensive techniques.
Becoming more creative with how my body adapts to phenomena can act like a reversal technique. If I can launch an attack using adaptations as a reversal, I can do a lot of damage.
With how many I've picked up over the years, cutting the space like Mahoraga wouldn't be impossible. I can't help but become extremely excited for the future of my technique.
I can't slack on my domain since it'll need to be at peak refinement to match the heavy hitters that show up.
There are even more ideas in my mind that can be used. I feel like I have the most freedom with my technique with all of my primary cards on the table.
Reverse cursed technique, domain expansion, and a handle on my technique. I finally have tons of avenues that I can pursue. There is almost no l-
'clink'
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Ah, there's my soul.
Just some normal Zenin abusive tough love.
Gib me powerstones and reviews nerds.