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Chapter 157 - Chapter 158 The Tyrant Arrives

The demon slayer sword in Mahoraga's hand is the bane of Cursed Spirits. Let alone Sukuna, who is currently only at a 4-finger level Cursed Spirit, even if he recovered to a full 20-finger state in his Cursed Spirit form, he couldn't withstand a single blow from the demon slayer sword.

Sukuna watched with wide eyes as the demon slayer sword in Mahoraga's hand drew closer and closer. His thought of forming another Binding Vow to strengthen himself was dispelled.

No... I can't win!

In an instant, the Cursed Spirit's body began to self-disintegrate like liquid. This was Sukuna's self-degradation, decided to ensure he wouldn't be exorcised by Mahoraga in his Cursed Spirit form.

The body's control was directly returned to the Cursed Spirit's main body, and he transformed back into Sukuna's Finger Cursed Object to prevent being completely annihilated in this world, leaving only the Cursed Spirit filled with despair.

Bang!!!

The demon slayer sword cleaved vertically downwards. The despairing Cursed Spirit couldn't make the slightest struggle before being cut in two, turning into dust as if consumed by flames, leaving only four grotesque fingers slowly falling from the sky to the ground.

At the same time, a roar echoed!

Mahoraga tensed his arms and raised his head, letting out an impassioned roar. His body continuously expanded from its original height of just over two meters to four or five meters, and waves of Cursed Energy surged from within him.

Mahoraga, ability [Omni-Adaptation].

Not only can it increase its resistance to corresponding attacks by enduring hits from others, but it can also gradually improve its base stats. After being fed by 4-finger Sukuna, it was no longer on the same level as when it was first summoned.

Seeing this, Fushiguro Megumi and Nobara Kugisaki showed grave concern on their faces. With Sukuna dealt with by Mahoraga, it would soon turn its attention to them. They naturally wouldn't give up just like that.

"Fushiguro, can you still move?"

"Mm, I can hold on a bit longer."

Nobara Kugisaki took a deep breath, the 120% awakened state from her previous Black Flash still present. Fushiguro Megumi nodded, steadying himself, and formed the hand signs for the divine dog: totality Shikigami.

Mahoraga's weapon is the demon slayer sword, which is a weapon specifically against Cursed Spirits. For Jujutsu Sorcerers, it isn't particularly powerful. The only thing to worry about is Mahoraga's physical abilities.

But... Swish!!!

Mahoraga suddenly twisted his body to look at Fushiguro Megumi and Nobara Kugisaki. The ground beneath his feet instantly shattered, and the colossal figure rushed towards the two with astonishing speed.

Accompanied by a strong roar, Fushiguro Megumi and Nobara Kugisaki were both sent flying into the air. They gritted their teeth, their minds racing to figure out how to deal with an opponent even stronger than 4-finger Sukuna.

Fushiguro Megumi's biggest trump card is [Domain Expansion], but this is an extremely Cursed Energy-consuming technique. Whether ancient Jujutsu Sorcerers or Modern Jujutsu Sorcerers, most who can use a Domain Expansion cannot deploy it consecutively in a single day.

Nobara Kugisaki's trump card is her maximum output [Hairpin] in her current Black Flash state, but even so, it's unclear if it can cause effective damage to Mahoraga.

But even so, they had to try!

"Straw Doll Technique: Hairpin!"

Laser-like pitch-black Cursed Energy flashed in the air. Mahoraga's body visibly paused after being hit by this attack, and the divine dog: totality opened its sharp fangs and took a fierce bite out of Mahoraga.

Mahoraga showed no expression of pain on his face; instead, it was a chilling, ferocious grin. The demon slayer sword swept around, and even the divine dog: totality, which wasn't a Cursed Spirit, was instantly cut and sent flying.

At the same time, the massive Mahoraga extended his palm towards Fushiguro Megumi. That giant palm, as if covering the sky, descended upon Fushiguro Megumi, and drops of cold sweat appeared on Fushiguro Megumi's cheeks.

"Nue!"

In the nick of time, Fushiguro Megumi once again formed the hand signs to summon a Shikigami. Shikigami Nue appeared behind him, its two claws grabbing his clothes and pulling him out of Mahoraga's grasp.

Fushiguro Megumi, back on the ground, gasped for air. That was truly dangerous. If Mahoraga had caught him, he couldn't imagine how he would have escaped.

Even in such a desperate situation, the two still didn't give up hope, because in the short time Mahoraga was summoned to fight Sukuna, they had already sent out a distress signal, believing that help would arrive soon.

Wait... it seems something is approaching!

The moment Fushiguro Megumi and Nobara Kugisaki definitively sensed something approaching, that unique individual had already arrived behind Mahoraga.

Mahoraga reacted instantly, raising his demon slayer sword high and slashing at the unique individual behind him. What collided with the demon slayer sword was another incredibly sharp blade.

"Dad?!"

After seeing who it was, Fushiguro Megumi couldn't help but exclaim. He had initially thought it would either be Okkotsu-senpai or Geto-sensei, but he never expected it to be his own father.

Fushiguro Toji, holding the soul split katana, clashed with Mahoraga's demon slayer sword. His other hand, gripping the Inverted Spear of Heaven, rapidly stabbed Mahoraga point by point.

The Inverted Spear of Heaven has the effect of forcibly nullifying active Cursed Techniques. Fushiguro Toji had originally thought he might be able to use the Inverted Spear of Heaven to directly poke Mahoraga back to another world, but after trying, he found this method to be ineffective.

The main reason was that Mahoraga was not Fushiguro Megumi's Shikigami. In its wild state, it was merely summoned to this world from another world using Fushiguro Megumi's Cursed Technique. Once fully materialized, it could operate without needing Cursed Energy supply from Fushiguro Megumi's Cursed Technique.

"This is [Mahoraga], the ultimate trump card of the Ten Shadows Technique. No wonder those Zen'in people are so eager for this Cursed Technique. Selling it for a billion, I'd still feel like I lost out!!!"

With a loud clang of metal and a spray of sparks, both sides were pushed back several steps by their respective forces. Fushiguro Toji leaped back to his son's side.

"Are you alright? No missing arms or legs, right?"

Fushiguro Megumi felt something strange about his father's greeting. Just as he was about to respond, his father continued his previous statement.

"Later, find those at Jujutsu High who can use Reverse Cursed Technique to heal you. If Tsumiki sees you're injured when you get home, Tsumiki will be sad, and I can't stand that."

"..."

Fushiguro Megumi's mouth twitched slightly. Correspondingly, Fushiguro Toji's mouth curved upward slightly, one hand holding the ten thousand mile chain and the other the soul split katana, as he intently gazed at Mahoraga in his line of sight.

Since Sukuna's Finger went missing, all of Jujutsu High was mobilized, and Chinatsu also contacted him for assistance in the search. Toji, although not very enthusiastic, agreed. When he received Fushiguro Megumi's distress signal, he happened to be the closest person, and others were also rushing over.

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