Choso stopped, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. "Three forms? Describe them in detail."
"The first, Takaoni," Uraume stroked the ice crystals on their arm with their right hand. "It is a game about height. Whoever stands higher has the advantage. When the one in the higher position launches an attack, it will inflict fatal damage on the opponent below."
No wonder he suddenly jumped onto the broken wall then. Uraume recalled the battle, a trace of fear flashing across their face. If I had not deployed my ice technique in time, that strike would have been fatal.
"The second form is Kageoni," Uraume continued, their tone growing more serious. "This is the most dangerous one.
Once your shadow is stepped on, you lose.
He can also hide in the opponent's shadow to launch an attack, stabbing straight into the heart from behind.
What is even more terrifying is that he can hide himself or others in the shadow to avoid attacks."
Their expression turned grim.
Shadow. This ability is particularly troublesome for me. When I release my curse at full power, my shadow becomes exceptionally clear, giving the opponent an opening.
"The last is Irooni," Uraume looked at their pale arm under the moonlight. "It is a game based on colors. Both combatants can only attack the parts of the opponent's body covered by the designated color. Also, this color rule has a special method of calculating power."
"Power calculation?" Choso raised his eyebrows.
"Yes," Uraume nodded. "If the color you designate covers a larger area on your body, your attack power becomes stronger.
But at the same time, the area the opponent can attack on you also becomes larger, so the risk increases.
Conversely, if the designated color covers a small area on your body, your attack power is weakened, but the risk of being attacked is reduced."
It is like a sinister betting game, Choso thought. Every step requires weighing pros and cons. No wonder Uraume suffered losses. This ability completely breaks conventional combat thinking.
"The most troublesome part," Uraume said with a hint of annoyance, "is that Toji can switch between these three forms at any time during battle. When you think you have adapted to a certain rule, he suddenly changes forms, and all prior tactics become invalid."
The candlelight in the hall flickered, casting dancing shadows across the wall. Choso walked to a broken Buddha statue and carefully considered countermeasures.
If you encounter Takaoni, you must always watch the height advantage. When facing Kageoni, you must control the range of your own shadow. As for Irooni, special preparations will be necessary.
"Tell me about your time at the Kamo family," Uraume adjusted their sitting position, ice crystals flashing faint blue under the moonlight.
Choso shook his head, a trace of disdain in his eyes. "The Kamo family's barriers are indeed exquisite, but still too conservative. They poured everything into defense, to the point they completely lost the ability to counterattack."
Is this what a so-called traditional great family looks like? Choso sneered. Conservative, relying only on techniques left by their ancestors.
"This is in stark contrast to the Zenin family," Uraume said. "The Zenin have always advocated offense, but in the end they could not even stop my ice manipulation. If not for Zenin Toji..."
"Two extremes," Choso continued. "One knows only defense, the other only offense. The results prove one thing. They are no longer worthy of being called famous families in the jujutsu world."
Uraume glanced at the scars on their arm. "This attack was only a test. It turns out that both the barrier the Kamo family prides itself on and the shadow technique the Zenin boast about are fragile before true power."
"More importantly," Choso walked to another broken Buddha statue, "they themselves have realized it. After this attack, the two families will have to face reality. They can no longer protect the Star Plasma Vessel on their own."
Especially the Zenin, Uraume thought. Having witnessed Satoshi forging a Zanpakutō for Riko with their own eyes, they must be even more aware of the gap between themselves and the Gojo family.
"Gojo Satoshi," Choso said softly. "To forge a Zanpakutō that demands such high tactical acumen. And Toji, that seemingly ordinary man, can control this ability perfectly."
Uraume sneered. "This is what is terrifying about the Gojo family. Not only are they powerful themselves, the power they grant others is also unique. Satoshi always seems able to see through the essence of each person and forge the most suitable Zanpakutō for them."
"So," Choso said, "if we want to evaluate the Gojo family's strength..."
"Do not even think about it," Uraume cut him off. "Just Satoru's Limitless Technique combined with Senbonzakura is already difficult enough. If you add Satoshi..." There was a rare hint of fear in their voice. "That man can even destroy Sukuna-sama's fingers."
Choso walked to the broken window and looked at the moonlight outside.
Indeed. Although my current strength is far greater than before, it is still too difficult to handle the Gojo brothers at the same time. Satoru's Six Eyes are already troublesome enough. If you add Satoshi's Heavenly Restriction...
That man. Uraume recalled the rumors. He can destroy Sukuna-sama's finger with his own strength. After nine years of sleep, his power has become even more terrifying.
"In the next operation, we may have to face the Gojo family directly. And," Choso's expression grew solemn, "not only Satoru, but also that man. Heavenly Restriction, Zanpakutō forging, these powers have exceeded our understanding of curses."
If I meet him, Choso fell into deep thought. Even though I am much stronger now, my chances of winning against that man are probably slim. Especially when his specific abilities remain unclear.
"The most troublesome thing," Uraume said suddenly, "is that we know too little about him. Nine years of sleep not only did not weaken him, they made him even more unfathomable. Who knows how many abilities he has mastered that we do not know about?"
Just like those Zanpakutō, Uraume thought. Each contains unique power, and these powers seem tailored to their users. This level of understanding of the nature of power goes beyond ordinary sorcerers.
Uraume walked under the broken roof and looked up at the night sky.
Gojo Satoshi, what kind of person are you?
(To be continued.)
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