After sending Mayura to a safe place, Gojo Satoru teleported again.
Of course, he didn't return to the exhibition.
Instead… he went home....
CREEEEAK~
CLICK!
The sound of the door opening and closing echoed softly through the quiet living room.
Hearing the sudden noise, Benio Adashino, who had been sitting on the sofa and studying how to use the smartphone in her hand, subconsciously turned her head.
Her emerald green eyes widened slightly as she took in the figure that had enter the room.
"Gojo-sensei?"
She called out in surprise.
Didn't he say that he wouldn't be coming back until noon or even evening?
Benio quickly check the time on the clock that was placed in the living room.
It's only a little past one o'clock in the afternoon.
Why did he suddenly return so early?
Her gaze shifted behind him only to find out that he was alone. There was no Kitagawa Marin beside him.
A trace of disappointment unconsciously appeared on Benio's face.
She had been looking forward to Marin returning so they could talk more about clothes and modern trends.
After all, Marin had promised to teach her about smartphones and modern fashion.
"Gojo-sensei… I understand."
Benio suddenly spoke with a knowing expression, as she turned her gaze to her phone.
Gojo Satoru, who had just opened his mouth to speak, immediately froze.
His expression turned slightly strange.
Understand? Understand what exactly?
Why do I suddenly feel like… what you're thinking is completely wrong?
Gojo rubbed his forehead slightly.
"What are you thinking, Benio?"
Gojo then casually walked forward and sat down beside the sofa.
Vanilla, the small cat sleeping nearby, twitched slightly when she sensed his presence.
Gojo reached out and gently stroked Vanilla's soft fur.
The creature squinted lazily, clearly enjoying the touch of her owner.
"Come with me," Gojo said casually, without stopping his hand. "I'll take you to see something interesting."
Benio blinked. "Something… interesting?"
Her curiosity was immediately ignited, staying home alone (Umaru is still sleeping) was very boring for her who is used to taking a walk and killing a Kagare/Impurities.
"Yeah," Gojo replied with a relaxed smile. "Something very interesting."
Gojo sighed lightly with a slight nostalgic smile.
This scene…it really felt familiar to him.
Back in the world of jujutsu…He once took Yuji Itadori to watch his battle with Jogo, letting the kid witness the peak of power among special-grade curses.
That experience had shaped Yuji's understanding of strength and also about how awesome his Sensei is...^_^
And now—History seemed to be repeating itself.
Only this time…The student was Benio Adashino.
"Alright...." Gojo muttered softly.
At that moment—
PUFF!
A burst of white mist suddenly exploded in midair.
A fox like spirit with a star mark on it's forehead through which a orange color of fire was burning and a burning tails, flew downward like drifting feather before landing directly on the top of his master's head.
"Master Gojo, good afternoon!"
A familiar voice rang out cheerfully.
It was Kinako— the small fox-like shikigami of Benio.
"Good afternoon, Kirara," Gojo replied calmly as he placed his right hand on Benio's shoulder.
"Let's go, Benio."
"Ah— yes!"
She nodded quickly.
Her heartbeat sped up slightly.
She didn't know why…But something about Gojo-sensei's tone made her feel both nervous and excited.
[Limitless Technique: Teleportation.]
Whoosh——!
The two figures vanished instantly.
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Meanwhile…
Inside Umaru Gojo's room,
The curtains were half-closed as soft afternoon sunlight filtered through the window.
Umaru lay sprawled across her bed like a starfish still asleep.
Her small body shifted slightly as she scratched her messy honey blonde hair.
"Mmm…"
Her eyes opened halfway— Still blurry, still sleepy as she yawn with tears in her eyes.
"Why do I feel like… I heard Oni-chan's voice…?" She muttered in a drowsy tone.
She rubbed her eyes, removing the water droplet in her eyes.
Then without thinking further…
She rolled over.
Pulled the blanket tightly around herself.
And fell asleep again.
"Zzzz~"
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Meanwhile…
Near the comic exhibition,
Whoosh——!
Two figures suddenly appeared at the top of a tall commercial building overlooking the entire area below.
Gojo Satoru stood calmly at the edge.
Beside him, Benio Adashino carefully stabilized her footing as wind brushed past her hair. Her eyes widened as she looked down. No matter how many times she tired it, it's very hard to get used to.....
"Where… are we?"
Benio asked, her voice slightly uncertain.
Before Gojo could answer—
"Scary! It's scary!!"
Kinako, who had been resting on top of Benio's head, suddenly shouted in panic. His small paws flailed wildly as if to show how scared he really was.
"Lord Benio! It's dangerous! Very dangerous!"
Kinako was trembling violently as he utter with a shaken voice.
"There are exorcists everywhere— there are also demon hunters who have signed contracts with Devils!" His voice shook with fear.
"And… and… there are two terrifying spiritual powers nearby!"
His ears flattened, "One of them… feels like a terrifying fusion between human's negative emotion and fear! It's terrifying!!"
Kinako's heightened sensitivity to spiritual power allowed him to sense the battlefield even before seeing it.
Among all the forces present—The terrifying and cursed aura of Jogo made him shiver uncontrollably.
"Gojo-sensei…" Benio slowly turned her head, her emerald eyes locked onto Gojo for safety.
Gojo, however…
Maintained that same usual smile on his face.
Completely calm and relaxed as usual.
"Benio." His voice turned slightly serious despite the smile on his face, "You are about to witness something important."
He casually sat down at the edge of the building, his long legs dangled freely.
Swinging slightly in the air.
"You will witness… the collision of peak combat power in this era."
Benio swallowed the dry saliva in her throat nervously, Her fists tightened slightly.
"This is your first real lesson as my student." Gojo's tone again turned to relaxed.
But his words carried weight. "And also… one of the most important lessons you'll ever receive."
Benio nodded slowly, her gaze fixed on a far away distance.
"In the future…" Gojo continued. "You will become a strong exorcist."
His eyes shifted downward. Toward the battlefield.
"And sooner or later… you will encounter terrifying opponents."
Benio's breathing became steady.
"Right now, I don't need you to fight."
Gojo glanced at her, through his blindfolded, "Just watch carefully."
He paused, turning towards the battlefield. Then added, "Observe everything."
"Yes… Gojo-sensei!" Benio replied firmly. She sat down beside him, gaze locked onto the battlefield below.
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Below, In the Battlefield—
Seigen Amawaka had raised his right arm, his beast-like claw shimmered with spiritual energy as he used one of his attach spell.
[Kozan - Kagutsuchi] (Tiger slash)
SHING—!
A silver slash of pure spiritual energy tore through the air before landing on the ground, splitting it open violently as the concrete shattered around.
Dust erupted into the sky as if flow around the battlefield reducing the visibility.
Even after sensing the danger from incoming attack, Jogo showed a cruel grin in response as he twisted his body sharply to the right.
Dodging the attack and before rubbles could reach him, he stomped his leg forward on the ground.
STEP!
BOOM—!
As a volcanic mound erupted from the ground, hot lava like flames began to fill the crack ground.
Crackle! Crackle!
Hissss!
Blazing flames exploded outward, as small sparkles of fire began to rise from the cracked.
FWOOSH!
Before massive wave of fire surged forward like a raging dragon destroying the already destroyed area.
Everything in its path—was consumed by the intense flame.
But before the fire could even reach him, Seigen Amawaka had already reacted, leaping into the air in one jump.
His body became a blur as he dash forward using the spiritual energy on his feet as a step-stone to increase his speed.
Closing the distance instantly.
His claw descended without hesitation, as claw shine with a metallic glow.
Jogo dropped low, planting both hands onto the ground before he increase the strength on his hands, raising him up in the air as he spin his body in a timely and quick manner.
WUMP!
His legs struck violently toward Seigen.
At the same moment, he release the cursed energy on his hands as another volcanic eruption burst behind him.
BOOOOOOM—!
A massive pillar of flame erupted from his behind, this one was dozens meters taller than earlier one.
The flame took no time as it began engulfing the already heated battlefield.
The flames roared wildly.
Lasting for five full seconds.
Before finally fading with a loud gush of wind.
When the fire dissipated—The ground was unrecognizable from before.
Blackened. Cracked. Scorched.
Massive burn marks covered the surrounding broked buildings, hot air drifted upward.
The temperature rose again.
Even from the rooftop—
Benio felt some sweat forming on her skin as she tired to covered her face from the dust.
"Solved?"
Jogo chuckled. His voice carried arrogance.
"That's all there is to it!"
He snorted in displeasure, still grinning.
Even without Domain Expansion…this opponent seemed too weak.
Too easy!
However, before he could finished celebrating.
In the next instant—
SWISH—!
Seigen Amawaka appeared behind him. Not without any injury though as his jacket slightly torn and burned. Flames still alive on his clothes burning lightly.
His face was still calm but his eyes carried a different emotion.
Wild battle intent!
That was missed with killing intent.
His claw has lost it's metallic glow as it was now covered in blue-white spiritual energy that seem to have solidified itself with the edge of the claw.
Then—
SLASH!!
The attack landed. Three claw appearing on the chest of Jogo was staring at him with shocked and disbelief expression. The injury was deep as it covered his whole chest area.
GUSH! SPLUTCH—!
Purple disgusting blood sprayed into the air with an similarly disgusting odour.
"GRAAAAAH—!!"
Jogo screamed in agony, pain tore through his back his expression turning from shocked to hideous as his mind was filled with the burning sensation of his skin!
The burn was due to the spiritual energy. Jogo didn't knew that spiritual energy is very effective against negative or evil creatures. Since, it was one of the few method available to human to fight against evil.
But even though the pain was immense, enough to make him lose his mind. It wasn't the first time he had experience this pain giving him the ability to reacted quickly.
Using the force of his legs, he leaped backward.
Creating distance while at the same time he was releasing fire with his hands making a thick wall of flame between him and Seigen.
While, Seigen was strong...strong enough to injured him. At the end of the day he was still a human. The enchantment was able to protect him with the burning attack it can't do anything about the heat.
So even though Seigen wish nothing more than using his claw to beheaded the disgusting thing he decided to stopped his impulse. As he remained standing still in the now silent battlefield his eyes fixed on the retreating figure as he dodge the attack that was countinously coming towards him.
His gaze lowered slightly, as he glanced at his left arm. It's was filled with burn marks. Severe ones at that, which was still warm as smoke were coming out of it.
Earlier, when he was rushing towards Jogo, he had used this arm to protect himself with his volcanic flame attack and this time too when Jogo was using flames as a method to create distance he was left with no other choice then to again used his hand to protect himself.
"Just as the intelligence report stated…" He muttered, analysis the situation with a calm expression despite the burning heat of the battlefield. "Control over flames and volcano like structure… highly destructive abilities..."
His gaze hardened as he stare at Jogo who was focusing on creating distance.
"And unpredictable."
Earlier, he didn't thought that he would used the flame just as a method to create distant, in his calculation based onhow arrogant and self-confident the creature was, it was more likely to attack with more intensity just because someone dare to attack him.
But he didn't....this verify the survival instinct pf the creature as he throw out his arrogance and retreated without hesitation.
Even though Seigen was in a favorable conditions, he was still very careful because the most dangerous factor—still hadn't appeared.
Domain Expansion!
That was the true threat that was gathered by the intelligence!
He couldn't allow Jogo to activate it! He had to finish this quickly!
Without hesitation—
Seigen reached into his robe.
Pulled out a talisman—It radiated an ancient aura, which match with Seigen serious expression.
His spiritual power surged as it covered the talisman, activating it.
[Byakuren Koho. Mystic Spell Equip (Byakuren Kohō Matoi Kajiri) ] (White Lotus Tiger Arms. Mystic Spell Equip)
CRACK—!
A sharp cracking sound echoed in the silent battlefield.
Then—
BOOOOOOM—!
A swirling white vortex erupted outward as violent wind exploded in all directions.
Seigen's spiritual energy skyrocketed with each second. The dust filling the battlefield as the spiritual energy continue to gather and expand in a single place.
Swirling violently...
Before....
Silence...!
Slowly…the dust began to settle as the wind calm itself down. The earlier violent mass of energy feels like a illusion.
But in this silent environment, Seigen's voice echoed calmly.
"The Twelve Heavenly Generals…" His tone was steady and cold as he announced, his figure blurry due to the dust hiding him. "Are not merely titles."
The dust began to disperse with a gush of his hand as his figure finally became visible slowly.
"Each of us has been acknowledged by Ancestral Shikigami!"
After the final layer of dust dispersed.
His transformed form appear once again in the world. His body was now covered in tightly fitted spiritual armor.
Blue-white hair flowed freely behind his back in it's full glory, his eyes—Cold. Emotionless.
"That recognition…"
STEP!
He stepped forward slowly in his new form.
As his whole body was covered in an enchanted armored— his entire right arm is encased in sleek, segmented plating that looks both biomechanical and magical, with several circular, eye-like or glowing orbs embedded along the forearm and shoulder. His hand was covered in a thick multi-layered blade, glowing with a metallic shine that shows it's sharpness and danger, resembling a tiger's claw or a heavy katar, extending forward from the wrist.
Giving him a slender enchanted armored that specialist on speed and deadly sharp attach—with dark, jagged patterns resembling lightning or veins trail across his torso and face. One prominent mark originates from his eye, running down his cheek like a stylized scar or tribal tattoo.
STEP!
Each step heavy. Powerful.
"Is proof of our strength."
The battlefield trembled faintly, just from the sheer pressure erupting from him.
And above, the still safe building, Gojo Satoru was smiling.
"Now…" He muttered softly, as if echoing his own thought to himself. "This is getting fun."
He continue to watch the show like a little child watching his favorite show turning reality.
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