Maki: “I’ll have to teach you two a lesson you will never be able to forget..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAgU7HXAudP2
Maki rushes towards them, and they rush at her with the intent to kill. Maki slashes at Megumi, but acting quickly he blocks it. From the side Yuji delivers a spin kick to the side of Maki’s head, she stumbles back a bit. Megumi acts fast and quickly slashes at her, though she reacts swiftly and blocks.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA92ane1tnu3
Maki pushes back on Megumi’s blade, he struggles against her strength. Yuji slides under them both, grabbing Maki’s ankles and dragging her to the ground. She drops her weapon, and Megumi takes the chance and stabs the blade down into her spine.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAEPtF0VmGIg
Maki lets out a grunt of pain, and grits her teeth with some blood spilling from her lips. She grabs her blade off the ground and stabs it into Megumi’s ankle. Megumi yells as the blade shatters through his bones, and he falls on his back. Yuji pulls the sword out of her back, and prepares to slash down on her head.
34Please respect copyright.PENANARexNLVEr9j
Maki spins over on her back and catches the blade with her hands. She shatters it, and with both of her feet, kicks Yuji away. Yuji regains his composure, seeing Megumi down he starts to get angry, he feels something on his hands. He looks down to see the cursed flames around his hands.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAstOOyJIXem
Yuji (Thoughts): “So that's the trick.. Negative emotions? Or is it activating from the heat of battle?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAPK4USlpH4G
Maki rises to her feet, clenching her weapon tightly, and wiping blood off her lips.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAzW4lGe89kR
Yuji (Thoughts): “Well, I’ve got an enemy to test out each of those theories, might as well go with it.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANACLDQhp9ams
Maki (Thoughts): “He’s using his energy.. But why does it seem like his first time using it? No it can’t be that, he’s far too physically capable to not already know how to use it. So was he just holding back? Eh, it doesn't matter.. I’ll just hold him off till backup gets here.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANApTMV5Vn7rj
Yuji clenches his fists making the flames flare up. He rushes towards Maki, going for a very quick strike. Maki prepares to dodge, but is grabbed by Megumi from behind and restrained.
34Please respect copyright.PENANApvUpwJwGKH
Maki: “Hey! What the hell!?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANADiDEafUCSJ
Yuji lands the punch, and it's much stronger than before. Maki hacks up blood, as she’s violently pummeled by Yuji, who only speeds up and puts in more force after each strike. Yuji adjusts his foot, and pulls his arm back, and as fast as his body allows he throws the punch, his fist becoming wrapped in fire that flares up.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAQ3dSlrYIRY
Maki’s eyes widen as his flaming fist gets closer to her face. Once the punch connects and a large explosion goes off from it. Once the smoke clears, Yuji looks up to see Mugumi barely standing and holding a barely conscious Maki.
34Please respect copyright.PENANABw0W5WPRU0
Megumi drops her on the ground, both he and Yuji stand over her with only one thing left to do.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAcsMdXcph6M
Yuji: “You think he’ll be proud of us for taking this chick down?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAO07MIDZaBa
Megumi shrugs.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAjtYJyzxz6U
Megumi: “Who knows, we could either kill her and get affirmation, or let her live and see what his reaction will be.. After all he does want the strongest to rule, perhaps he’ll be able to make something out of her..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANABVIEFoAPMH
Yuji: “Yo, you think he’ll spare her and make her one of us?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAMdKsf5sq4G
Megumi puts his hands in his pockets.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAJLWQBhzEhx
Megumi: “It’s a possibility.. We’re just gonna have to wait and see.. Also, good to see you finally got a bit of a hang on cursed energy.. I’ve seen many people use it, but I haven’t seen flames and explosions I don’t think..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAjKHNH10YkH
Yuji: “Yeah, I had a theory that it either came from my anger or the heat of battle so I decided to test that out on her. Hey, who is that anyways..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA1JOojtfY5B
Megumi looks down at the barely conscious Maki, lying on the ground, bleeding out from the stab to the spine.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA6UY8Ockgbe
Megumi: “That’s Maki Zenin, Grade 4 sorcerer.. Well, not really a sorcerer, she has zero cursed energy but her Heavenly pact maximizes her physical power so we’re told. She’s only Grade 4 because of that fact, if otherwise, she’d likely be Grade 1.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANARehlyvxT3I
Yuji kneels down to get a close look at her.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAXLjwSJobGQ
Yuji: “Whoa, so we technically took down a Grade 1?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAJor1SXulwn
Megumi sighs.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA6dY7iOC43o
Megumi: “Well if you're considerate about it, then I guess you can say we did..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANArppiLV2Sqq
Yuji lightly taps Maki’s face.
34Please respect copyright.PENANALZGwf5Qjai
Yuji: “Psst, hey.. Don’t die on us alright? When our leader gets here, he’ll fix you right up.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAo7Co0elMnB
Maki’s eyes blink out of sync, her breaths are low, her heart beat is barely even noticeable at this point.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAXFHWXw0T25
Megumi: “Don’t give her false hope, there’s no guarantee he’ll do anything. It’s bad enough he turned out this way, he’s unpredictable to a whole new level..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAeUfLRem93A
While Yuji and Megumi are talking, Gojo finally returns, holding what looks to be a large rolled up paper. He pulls one of Sukuna’s fingers from it and places it in his mouth, swallowing immediately.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAuHyvNuksfd
Gojo: “Whoa, you guys took down Maki. Impressive stuff.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANASCY0UMMO0c
Maki glanced over once she heard his voice.
34Please respect copyright.PENANABxJDe8vXjA
Maki: “G-Gojo..?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAFoZOFXHn4s
Gojo makes his way over looking down at her.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAMrpolFaWpC
Gojo: “Yep, that's me. My turn to ask questions, why aren’t you dead?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA5X3gVP1cUj
Yuji speaks up.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAJdO2jxxqTO
Yuji: “Me and Megumi thought that she’d make a good addition to the team, you know? She’s pretty strong, you could make something out of her right?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA7QOs2z2v2h
Gojo rubs his chin, taking a moment to think about it, then he shrugs.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAHJbcY4xY6G
Gojo: “Doesn’t matter to me, in fact, you guys beat her, so do whatever you want with her. But whatever it is will have to wait.” He lowers his blindfold, his eyes shining bright. “Company is on the way.. Bring her if you want, or don’t, decide quickly because we’ve gotta go.” He raises his blindfold
34Please respect copyright.PENANAKjNTqqRQAf
Yuji and Megumi nod at each other, Yuji hoists Maki over his shoulder.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAV6K3oIPVSb
Gojo: “Alright then, place your hands on my back.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA94CDamNK9v
Yuji and Megumi place their hands on Gojo’s back, then at that moment he teleports them out of there. In the far distance stood on top of a mountain was Hanami who had watched the entire thing. They were a bit taken aback by the sight of the sorcerers fighting amongst themselves, but nonetheless headed off to report it to their allies.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA1gxPrpwTI7
Meanwhile, at Gojo’s hidden area..
34Please respect copyright.PENANAqu4BhVY5Xk
Gojo, Megumi, and Yuji holding Maki appear in some buildings, it’s pretty stylish, and in decent condition. Yuji sets Maki down on the floor, she’s still bleeding but significantly less.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAzoc5i5JX5p
Yuji: “Hey, Gojo.. If you don’t mind, could you heal her up? I’ve got a decent idea of what to do with her.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA5VV7HRxJVg
Megumi faces him with a stern look, a vein popping out of his forehead.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAeX5CZemZQm
Megumi: “Don’t refer to him so casually, learn how to speak to your superior Itadori..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAyUnjNKa9wv
Gojo holds up his hand.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAaZ02yCtiwh
Gojo: “Nah, nah, It’s fine Fushiguro.. But to answer your request Itadori, I don’t know how to use reverse cursed techniques.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAEXTTveWiiB
One of the extra eyes on Gojo’s face opens and a mouth forms.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAtQoaCWz36d
Sukuna: “I am actually quite versed in using such techniques, all I need is a few more fingers to get enough power back.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAYSyst3D6RI
Gojo: “I see, well then, good thing I got all ten from the school. I did eat one already so nine more to go!”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAp7W7r2olvy
Gojo unravels the paper like material holding the fingers. He eats each one of them, swallowing them quickly. Once he’s finished he tosses the paper away.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAjCPfn4EG0I
Gojo: “Done! All yours Sukuna.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAzsdZ6DFNxY
Sukuna takes control, the same tattoos from before reappearing. Sukuna looks down at Maki, holding on for dear life. He looks up at Yuji.
34Please respect copyright.PENANANtxhWoMuCn
Sukuna: “So, what are your intentions for this one?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANASjxWCVyBcf
Yuji: “Well, I just started using cursed energy so I could use a person to test out some stuff.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA7riHYhpQOI
Sukuna chuckles.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA0DpdrozG4A
Sukuna: “I see, a lab rat to test your abilities.. Very well..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAeoN5lTbVjJ
Sukuna kneels down and flips Maki on her stomach, he places his hand on the stab wound and uses the reverse cursed technique, the wound very slowly closes shut and her bleeding stops. Once he’s done he stands back up, he taps the back of her head with his foot.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA6WflM5FBoB
Sukuna: “Wake up maggot, you’ve got a new job as a punching bag for my servants..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAv83neCbcrC
Maki slowly looks up at him with a pained yet enraged look on her face. Sukuna grins, looking down on her.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAFoJ6ugFIri
Sukuna: “And of course if you have a problem with that, I can always put you down.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAi7Qtqw0mX2
She doesn’t say anything, but her expression speaks a thousand words. Sukuna takes his leave, letting Gojo take the wheel once more. Gojo turns his attention to Yuji, he smiles.
34Please respect copyright.PENANASLKHvs0QDV
Gojo: “There you go! A nice little training partner, but of course I know how teens are so I hope you can keep a leveled head. Don’t do anything to.. Intimate, she's a feisty one.” He winks.
34Please respect copyright.PENANANMcvfwhfAG
Yuji is taken aback, but he nods in understanding. Megumi rolls his eyes, and he speaks to Yuji.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAogukNT58yt
Megumi: “Take his word for it, you’ll regret underestimating her. Training and that's it, nothing weird Itadori.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAeRSDKmN3J4
Yuji is shocked by this.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAOu0thnWHCA
Yuji: “WHAT? AW C'MON I’M NOT A WEIRDO DON’T GET IT TWISTED LIKE THAT.” He’s embarrassed.
34Please respect copyright.PENANApWS7AE9wAt
Gojo chuckles, and waves him off.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAe1nSxnYbqB
Gojo: “Ah, don’t worry about it, just a goof.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAFLgvp4HQN1
Maki gets on her feet finally, drops of sweat appearing on her head.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAYifCe2jawL
Maki: “What the hell is going on? Why are you two betraying us? Have you no dignity..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAuM5fUEsMs6
Megumi speaks up immediately.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAsHGxQHzQDm
Megumi: “Do not question your superior, you are one of us now and that's all you need to know.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANApdsdJXq7y8
Gojo nudges Yuji’s shoulder, whispering to him.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA2py8hgRpPl
Gojo: “Yo, what's with him? Is he into the role already? He does know he can chill right?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANADwbEMDzmnH
Yuji whispers back.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAM4NeJTKI4i
Yuji: “I don’t know man, but I don’t blame him, I’m shitting bricks just being here.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAdBVOzm2CUB
Gojo pats Yuji’s back.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAQcYoiKiR6X
Gojo: “Ah, don’t be so worried, as you both are, I see you as equals. We’re like buddies, only you do everything I say.” He smiles, his naivety shining through.
34Please respect copyright.PENANApkThHCZDTB
Yuji (Thoughts): “How, this guy actually sees nothing wrong with any of this. He sees us as equals? We’re buddies? What's with the switch up? He was all cold before, now he’s all nice and cheery.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA9hOmCJ578g
Maki crosses her arms, and curses under her breath. Megumi keeps his attitude, speaking with slight anger in his voice.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAwdI1RkZhW5
Megumi: “Unless you want to be killed, you’ll shut up and follow orders without question! You work under Gojo now, and whatever he says goes! Traitor or not, unless you can take him down in combat you have zero right to decline orders here!”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAEznWcMjOud
Maki: “Oh shut it, I know I can’t take Satoru, you’re spoon-feeding spoons here. I’m just revolted by this entire situation, Gojo becoming Sukuna’s vessel then suddenly wanting to rule the world. It’s a hideous switch up.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAO0umSScd7K
Megumi pulls his sword from his shadow.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAr8SMTkDdix
Megumi: “You wanna say that shit again? I’ll kill you myself if you disrespect him again..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAAQWz48Cz3V
Maki takes a fighting stance.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAfUP7dym0cl
Maki: “Healed and ready to go bitch.. Try me..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAdOMwD6sW4F
Yuji stands in between them.
34Please respect copyright.PENANACaaSnpgLeH
Yuji: “Whoa! Whoa! Stop! Listen, Megumi you gotta chill man.. Gojo ain’t that ruthless he’s just got a ruthless plan. You ain’t gotta suck up that much, he said it himself.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAdDzpAgdbJl
Megumi glances at Gojo, who nods in affirmation. Megumi sighs, and puts the sword away, Yuji faces Maki.
34Please respect copyright.PENANA1M10Cn22qN
Yuji: “And you, just let it happen, there’s nothing any of us can do at this point in the plan, he’s 11 fingers deep, it doesn’t matter how bad you may wanna fight it, it’s one you can’t finish.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAPV3cRFiXQU
Maki scoffs and lowers her fists, putting them on her hips.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAtPH2pDGsN0
Maki: “No one has told me who you are yet.. But, you have a good point there..” She sighs. “Well then, fine.. I submit..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAx7JZt8G5mn
Yuji: “There you go, see, that wasn’t so hard. I’m Yuji Itadori, good to meet you, and welcome to the team I guess you can call it.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANArxhpCXThgI
Maki: “Tch, whatever.. Nice to meet you too I guess, also I’ll stand on what those idiots said before, try anything and I’ll cut off your dick..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAVCOstK3irh
Yuji nearly fell flat on his face at her statement.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAbVk7dJdCUE
Yuji: “Will I ever beat these allegations?” A tear drops from his eye.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAKpVcQehVI8
Gojo chuckles, Megumi shakes his head, Maki rolls her eyes and turns her attention to Gojo.
34Please respect copyright.PENANAFuMlsY2sC1
Maki: “Ruling the world huh..? Big leap for someone like you, but you’ve got the power to just do that right now by yourself, so why do you need us?”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAxkUdgKzo6r
Gojo wags his finger.
34Please respect copyright.PENANATNSqnzb4H2
Gojo: “Ah, ah, ah! My goal is to rule in a world where only the strongest survive. Weaklings who sit on their asses relying on the strongest to protect them will perish by those very hands. A world where it’s truly kill or be killed. And we can’t go about it recklessly, for reasons I’ll reveal in due time.. So as of now, attacking small portions will be the most favorable option for me.”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAgI14cS7bTx
Maki: “I see, so you actually thought this out.. Only further adds to my disgust, but I’ll take some pride in being a part of all of this.. Being recognized as a strong individual by the strongest individual.. That's something that doesn’t come to me most often..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANA8eGTvbZBDt
Gojo: “Glad you do, but for now you all best get to training, tomorrow we set out to retrieve more fingers..”
34Please respect copyright.PENANAiKyJNpK6hV
To Be Continued..
34Please respect copyright.PENANAMKYbWLwFoe