The surface of Shinbu Kai, held in Ryomen Sukuna's hand, was occasionally ravaged by golden lightning serpents, looking exceptionally dazzling.
Lightning is one of nature's most destructive natural disasters, and humans have feared it for thousands of years. Therefore, even in various myths, lightning is presented as a manifestation of divine wrath!
So, if there were a Cursed Spirit born from humanity's fear of lightning, it would undoubtedly be a well-deserved natural disaster.
The Cursed Spirit in charge of lightning power, Heavenly Kuei-Niu, is the name of that natural disaster. Perhaps 'Cursed Spirit' is no longer sufficient to describe the immense power it possesses.
It should be called a god!
A thousand years ago, craftsmen used a horn, cut from Heavenly Kuei-Niu by Jujutsu Sorcerer at a heavy price, as material to forge the Cursed Tool Shinbu Kai, which is now in Ryomen Sukuna's hand.
Among Special Grade Cursed Tools, there are only about six that have transcended the concept of conventional weapons, and Ryomen Sukuna alone holds two of them.
"Whoosh"
Ryomen Sukuna raised Shinbu Kai high and then swung it downwards, causing a faint golden line to appear in the air.
And a crisp buzzing sound.
Although it seemed calm, it was quite the opposite; this was merely the calm before the thunderstorm.
Only a compressed golden flash was seen in the distance, erupting completely afterwards. The light pollution caused by the explosion was so severe that even the Jujutsu Sorcerer watching on the big screen instinctively covered their eyes.
The entire screen was illuminated by the blinding golden flash. The Cursed Spirit reporting the live broadcast lost connection completely after less than 0.01 seconds, turning into a static screen, likely caught in Ryomen Sukuna's attack.
But even without the screen, it was visible—a destructive power far more terrifying than Gojo Satoru's Lapse Blue explosion. The already scarred and dilapidated Shibuya city center was completely bathed in a reddish-golden lightning storm.
Terrifying lightning power raged, nearly two hundred meters high, and the shockwaves generated reached their location. Several people at tables were sent flying.
Kenmyo reached out and pressed down on Teacher Principal Yaga's shoulder, preventing him from showing the same unsightly reactions as the other Jujutsu Sorcerer.
"Can a mere Cursed Tool achieve such a degree?"
Kenmyo's eyes glowed faintly blue, his spirit-enhanced vision piercing through the terrifying golden lightning curtain to gaze at that figure.
That attack was not an attack launched by Ryomen Sukuna using his own Cursed Energy, but merely damage inflicted by that Cursed Tool.
Even from a distance of at least ten kilometers, the lightning that shot into the sky was clearly visible. Such single-target burst power is quite rare among offensive Cursed Tools.
But it also has an obvious weakness: if it doesn't hit, it's useless.
Unless this attack is incredibly fast.
However, lightning should be able to catch up to Gojo Satoru.
After the lightning storm, Kenmyo immediately had the Cursed Spirit resume the live broadcast of the scene, but they did not rashly approach that area, instead observing from afar.
Because that area was still filled with high temperatures, and the lightning continued to function, pulverizing everything within it.
If Kenmyo were to fight, he would prioritize destroying that weapon.
One of the differences between Ryomen Sukuna and Gojo Satoru is that he lacks large-scale offensive Cursed Techniques, but the weapon Shinbu Kai perfectly compensates for this.
If Shinbu Kai were unleashed point-blank at Gojo Satoru, even with the protection of Limitless, he would be extremely uncomfortable.
The ground, already charred black by Gojo Satoru's Lapse Blue, now bore deep scratches caused by Ryomen Sukuna's Shinbu Kai, like the intricate burls formed when an old tree's gnarled wounds heal.
"Things are getting troublesome."
The second stage of Ryomen Sukuna is not just a slight difference in body organs compared to the first stage.
Only in the second stage does Ryomen Sukuna truly return to his peak state from when he was alive.
Currently, he lacks defensive Cursed Techniques, but his attack power is maxed out.
Kenmyo understood why this guy had to create four arms.
Good heavens, he really has so many more advantages compared to ordinary Jujutsu Sorcerer. This guy is truly showing off.
Which mother gave birth to him?
"Damn it, this guy."
Since the Cursed Technique burnout had recovered, Gojo Satoru could now use long-distance teleportation. He appeared about three kilometers away from Ryomen Sukuna.
When Gojo Satoru appeared, his clothes were scorched brown, indicating that the previous attack had indeed broken through his defense, but he had reacted in time.
One kilometer is Gojo Satoru's limit for a single displacement. He teleported three times consecutively to escape the range of that explosion.
"What's wrong? Hurry up and come over!"
Ryomen Sukuna first looked down at his short sword, seemingly very satisfied with the weapon's attack power, then looked at Gojo Satoru with an arrogant expression.
"Why are you so far away from me?"
"If you kneel and beg for mercy now... I might give you a quick death."
"Who are you looking down on, trash?"
Gojo Satoru looked intently at his opponent, didn't hesitate, and immediately began forming hand signs again.
"Domain Expansion! Limitless Void!"
"This is the third Domain."
Kenmyo silently counted.
Most Jujutsu Sorcerer and Cursed Spirits can only use their Domain once a day.
But this iron rule doesn't apply to Gojo Satoru, and the same goes for his opponent.
How many more times can Gojo Satoru repair his brain?
Ryomen Sukuna still has one weapon he hasn't used yet, and its effect is unknown.
However, judging by Shinbu Kai's performance, the other weapon's combat power probably won't be much weaker.
Moreover, Kenmyo had a strange, indescribable feeling about that long spear.
However, since ancient times, spear users have had bad luck, and Ryomen Sukuna should be no exception.
Kenmyo thought maliciously.
Ryomen Sukuna was back to full strength, but Gojo Satoru showed no signs of recovery, instead feeling increasingly exhausted from repeatedly repairing his brain.
After all, injuries can be healed, but the mental fatigue lost during that period cannot be compensated.
If Gojo Satoru can't hold on, then this battle is over for him.
Speaking of which, Kenmyo should have given him a healing potion before the battle.
That thing is much more reliable than his Reverse Cursed Technique.
After all, that thing has no side effects and can even restore Gojo Satoru to his original state, which is also very beneficial for mental recovery.
Unfortunately, this guy was too confident before going to battle.
He bluffed Kenmyo, making him think that Gojo Satoru's strength would definitely not require such a thing, so he didn't give it to him.
Indeed, men are all about saving face.
Kenmyo shook his head; it was too late to say anything now.
He refocused his attention on the Domain Gojo Satoru had expanded.
"This Domain is so big?"
Kenmyo was somewhat confused as to why Gojo Satoru expanded his Domain so large all at once; what was he playing at?
The smaller a Domain, the more stable it is. If it's opened too wide at once, it becomes a huge burden for the caster.
Especially for Gojo Satoru, whose mental state is already unstable.
If he continues like this, won't it accelerate his demise?
Kenmyo couldn't understand what this guy was thinking.
And just as Kenmyo imagined, this Domain was indeed a notch weaker than the one Gojo Satoru used in his full form at the very beginning.
Basically, shortly after Gojo Satoru's Domain formed, the interior of the Domain began to rapidly mutate, as if something inside was trying to break out.
At the same time, this mutation was directly transmitted to the surrounding land below, with deep, bone-visible slashes appearing on the surface.
The entire black sphere was like this, and it was undoubtedly Ryomen Sukuna's Domain.
So, inside Limitless Void, two Domains were clashing.
But the outcome of the initial clash wasn't clear; Gojo Satoru's Domain would be broken from the outside by the opponent's open-type Domain.
Moreover, it's uncertain whether this outer shell is as hard as before, because it has expanded too much.
Both its density and mass would be significantly reduced compared to the original.
So naturally, it wouldn't be very sturdy.
However, as Kenmyo thought this, he soon discovered an unusual situation.
Why did this perfectly fine Domain suddenly shrink so much, and at an extremely fast rate?
If it was the size of an entire sports field just now, then Gojo Satoru's Domain is now only about the size of a basketball.
Can Domains be played with like this?
Gojo Satoru's move stunned everyone.
How could a Domain be like a ball in his hands, allowing him to manipulate it at will?
An ordinary person struggles with all their might just to maintain the form of a single Domain.
Furthermore, with their intelligence, they couldn't imagine how two such large people could fight in a space the size of a basketball!
Wouldn't they be crushed to death?
"Everyone, look, a hole has appeared in the Domain."
A clear, unmistakable scratch appeared on Gojo Satoru's Domain, which had shrunk to the size of a basketball.
The Domain shattered again!
Meaning Gojo Satoru was about to experience Cursed Technique burnout again, just like before.
And when the Limitless Void Domain shattered for the second time, Ryomen Sukuna's eerie shrine still stood there, corresponding to the shattered Limitless Void above Gojo Satoru.
When everyone saw Ryomen Sukuna's mocking face, they all fearfully lowered their heads.
"Even Gojo-sensei's Domain can't withstand the opponent?"
If once was an accident, then twice was inevitable.
Gojo Satoru's application of Domains might indeed have particularly obvious flaws in certain aspects.
"Is that all you've got?"
But before Ryomen Sukuna could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly turned crimson, and his body involuntarily recoiled.
Ryomen Sukuna violently spat out a large mouthful of blood, and as he did so...
The Domain symbolizing Malevolent Shrine behind him also collapsed almost simultaneously.
Ryomen Sukuna had to brace himself with his long spear against the ground to avoid falling during the initial dizziness.
"Is that so? I understand, your teacher is truly ruthless."
Ryomen Sukuna felt his head throbbing intensely. This kind of injury could not be alleviated by using Reverse Cursed Technique for a minute or a second.
An endless stream of junk information filled his mental world.
Ryomen Sukuna had very clearly placed Yuji Itadori in front of him as a human shield.
However, the time limit for a single person to endure Limitless Void is restricted; if it exceeds the maximum range they can withstand,
then the damage will overflow!
This meant that while Yuji Itadori took the full damage, it also caused Gojo Satoru's Limitless Void damage to overflow.
The overflow damage directly splashed onto Ryomen Sukuna.
Although it was only that bit of overflow damage, it still brought unbearable harm to Ryomen Sukuna.
His brain was currently throbbing with a burning pain, as if set alight.
It was hard to imagine what Yuji Itadori, who had taken the majority of the damage, was experiencing.
That is why Ryomen Sukuna said, "Gojo Satoru, how cruel your heart is."
To actually strike your own student with such severity?
Ryomen Sukuna's injuries were insufficient for him to maintain his Domain, so Malevolent Shrine was forced to shatter.
"If Yuji knew, he would definitely forgive me."
Gojo Satoru wiped the blood flowing from his nose and said with an indifferent expression.
He was not a heartless teacher.
But now, he could only apologize to Yuji. The enemy's shortcomings had been covered, and if he showed any more weakness, this battle couldn't be won.
The collapse of Malevolent Shrine meant that Ryomen Sukuna and Gojo Satoru both experienced Cursed Technique Burnout almost simultaneously.
Gojo Satoru had once again turned the tables.
Gojo Satoru stepped forward and smashed a punch fiercely onto Ryomen Sukuna's face.
Because Ryomen Sukuna's eyes were still continuously receiving junk information due to the effects of Limitless Void, he couldn't recover for a moment.
Ryomen Sukuna's right cheek was struck hard by him, but it was definitely more than just a simple punch.
What Gojo Satoru delivered was a Black Flash.
Black Flash is strictly speaking also a utilization of Cursed Energy, so it can be used during Cursed Technique Burnout.
Under this punch from Gojo Satoru, the entire stretch of ground beneath Ryomen Sukuna's feet seemed to be pulverized into dust.
Gojo Satoru's punch was extremely powerful.
He originally intended to deliver another Black Flash, but a short blade was aimed directly at his abdomen.
Ryomen Sukuna, his face covered in blood, cracked open a blood-filled grin.
Dazzling lightning erupted with brilliant, eye-catching light. Ryomen Sukuna's Shinbu Kai was truly divine and inexplicable; the speed of electricity is inherently the speed of light.
Coupled with its terrifying destructive power, releasing it at close range was definitely agonizing.
Gojo Satoru had vanished without a trace.
Ryomen Sukuna smiled and used his long spear to support himself and stand up.
But the next second, someone fiercely grabbed Ryomen Sukuna's head and slammed a heavy blow with their knee into his lower jaw.
It was Gojo Satoru.
Gritting his teeth, he managed to unleash a Black Flash even with his knee. The rampaging black flash completely shattered the mask on Ryomen Sukuna's face.
Although his brain suffered a severe concussion from the sudden impact, his thousands of years of combat experience still allowed Ryomen Sukuna to make a judgment instantly.
"Damn brat."
Ryomen Sukuna has four arms. The upper two were defending against Gojo Satoru's attack, and the lower two were holding weapons.
The two hands holding weapons immediately thrust fiercely upwards into Gojo Satoru's body, causing blood to splatter everywhere.
The wound Gojo Satoru already had was grotesque; there was now a semi-gourd-shaped gap in his abdomen, roughly 50 centimeters in diameter.
The flesh there had been consumed by the previous Shinbu Kai.
If Gojo Satoru hadn't activated Falling Blossom Emotion at the last possible moment, relying on Cursed Energy to form a protective layer, he would have lost more than just a chunk of flesh from his abdomen.
But the gap in his abdomen was currently being violently stabbed by Ryomen Sukuna's short blade.
After hearing two sharp sounds, two more bloody holes appeared on Gojo Satoru's body.
These were the injuries inflicted by Ryomen Sukuna's remaining two hands.
But Gojo Satoru did not let go. Even though he was completely drenched in blood, he did not use Reverse Cursed Technique.
It was as if he had absolute confidence in his body, believing he could completely withstand Ryomen Sukuna's attacks.
And the reality was just that.
Everyone watched as, despite the renewed, dizzying pain radiating from his wounds, Gojo Satoru, his face wild, continued to fiercely grip Ryomen Sukuna's head and relentlessly attack.
Gojo Satoru leaned his head against Ryomen Sukuna's and growled fiercely at him.
"I got you."
This guy didn't completely abandon the Reverse Cursed Technique to trade lives with that fellow.
Instead, Gojo Satoru dedicated the Reverse Cursed Technique that should have been used to heal his physical injuries entirely to repairing the Cursed Energy Pathways that were severed due to Cursed Technique Burnout.
Because this was the second repair, the recovery time was shortened by a full 70% compared to the first time.
This was a terrifying efficiency. Only Gojo Satoru could innovate upon a skill set while simultaneously mastering a new technique. This was evolution.
Therefore, Gojo Satoru's hand fiercely gripped Ryomen Sukuna's face.
His mouth chanted at an extremely rapid pace.
Ryomen Sukuna could already feel the high temperature directly against his face; a patch of skin on his face was already scorched.
When Gojo Satoru finished the last word of his chant,
he suddenly opened his eyes wide and roared,
"Hollow Purple!"
In an instant, a red beam attack filled with destructive power completely engulfed Ryomen Sukuna.
Since he was also in the Cursed Technique Burnout stage, he had no way to dodge using other methods.
It could be said that if Ryomen Sukuna took this zero-distance "Hollow Purple," his defeat was inevitable.
Not only might his entire upper body, but perhaps his entire being, would be instantly vaporized.
After all, the last attack Ryomen Sukuna took was Red, which nearly beat him half to death.
What Gojo Satoru used this time was Hollow Purple, a fusion of Blue and Red, and the most terrifying single-target Cursed Technique attack in the Jujutsu World today.
"You damn bastard."
And sorry, Yuji.
Since Yuji Itadori and Ryomen Sukuna share one body, if Gojo Satoru killed Ryomen Sukuna, it meant Yuji Itadori would also lose his life.
Gojo Satoru's mind flashed with Yuji Itadori's smiling face one last time, and then he unhesitatingly unleashed the full-power "Hollow Purple" he had been accumulating.
But suddenly, Gojo Satoru's eyes widened.
Because he didn't see any ugly expression of impending death on Ryomen Sukuna's face; instead, Sukuna's lips curled into a slight smile.
Gojo Satoru's mind went blank. He vaguely remembered the few spoken words Ryomen Sukuna uttered when he opened his mouth.
Ryomen Sukuna pulled out the other long spear that was already embedded in Gojo Satoru's body.
The silver spearhead was still gleaming with Gojo Satoru's blood, looking extraordinarily sinister.
"Reverse, Heavenly Mandate."
After receiving this command, the blood-colored bead on the surface of the blade of the Ascension in Ryomen Sukuna's hand suddenly opened a pitch-black eye from within.
Anyone who saw that large eyeball would feel a chill run down their spine.
The subsequent scene shown on the screen was Gojo Satoru's entire upper body vanishing directly into the crimson blaze. Simultaneously, this beam, far more terrifying than Gojo Satoru's Hollow Purple, shot straight into the sky at immense speed.
Even after reaching space, the beam's residual power did not diminish, and it directly shattered a space station orbiting Earth.
If the guess was correct, that should be the space station jointly developed by Neon and its father country. This expensive space station was instantly reduced to ashes.
Perhaps the most expensive fireworks in history had just been created.
Yaga Masamichi immediately opened his mouth wide and slowly uttered a few dry words.
"Wasn't that Gojo's own Hollow Purple?"
At the same time, without a moment of grief for Gojo Satoru's sacrifice, the next person rushing to the battlefield was...
"Hey."
Suguru Geto, wearing his Jujutsu High era uniform, smiled warmly and greeted Gojo Satoru.
And Gojo Satoru, at that moment, awoke instantly as if from a dream.
He gasped for breath, like a fish dying of thirst finding oxygen again.
Gojo Satoru slapped his own face. The last images in his mind, along with the Suguru Geto standing opposite him—the one who lived in his memory—made him instantly realize where he was.
The result was obvious, wasn't it?
Gojo Satoru vigorously rubbed his hair and said with a helpless tone.
"Ah, how did I fail?"
Suguru Geto sat down beside him, smiling, and asked,
"How was the King of Curses' strength?"
"I really lost to him."
"Although I was tricked at the end, I feel like he didn't use his full power."
Gojo Satoru looked at his fist, clenched it tightly, and finally released it with resignation.
"To be honest, I still feel a little guilty."
"Because my strength seems insufficient to force Ryomen Sukuna to use his full power."
"I feel some regret for not making him enjoy himself fully."
"It's alright, Geto."
Suddenly, Gojo Satoru noticed out of the corner of his eye that Suguru Geto seemed to have stood up and abruptly moved right in front of him.
"But personally, I'm very satisfied."
He thought Suguru Geto was coming to comfort him, so he said,
"I had a great time fighting Sukuna."
But when Gojo Satoru remembered to raise his head, what greeted him was not his friend's comfort, but a heavy slap!
"Slap!" An exceptionally loud, crisp sound echoed across the ground.
Such a huge slap stunned Gojo Satoru completely, leaving his head ringing, and he even fell to the ground.
With half his face reddened from the blow, he was inexplicably at a loss.
Then his entire collar was grabbed and lifted by Suguru Geto.
"Geto?"
But when Gojo Satoru clearly saw Suguru Geto's face, he was shocked to find it was a different person: Kenmyo.
"You moron, are you awake yet?"
He was currently fiercely gripping Gojo Satoru's collar and speaking viciously.
"If you're not awake yet, I'll give you another slap."
"Damn it, regret?"
Kenmyo's spit sprayed onto Gojo Satoru's face.
"How dare you say something like that?"
"You bastard might as well say,"
"Wuwuwu, I'm sorry, I failed to make Lord Sukuna use his full power."
Gojo Satoru's left cheek was hit previously, and now Kenmyo struck his right cheek.
The primary goal was symmetry.
"What strongest? You're just a clown!"
"Gojo Satoru, you honestly disgust me."