Chapter 100: The Honored One
It's been about two hours since Yhwach and Zaegar had separated from Gojo to explore the City. In all honesty, Gojo would've thought that Yhwach and Zaegar would've adapted fairly quickly to this new world given their strength, but it looked like he miscalculated.
Gojo: (In thought) Megumi did say he was going out for a small walk, and Yuji said that since Yhwach and Zaegar were late, he was going to quickly run to his house and come back.
Gojo also spent his time thinking about Nobara—his transfer student that they were going to pick up. Upon looking at her files, Gojo found her skills quite interesting.
Gojo: (In thought) I can't wait to see what else she could do once I give her a test run.
Gojo maneuvered to the right side of the wooden bench and saw Yhwach walking towards him, almost tired with Zaegar on his shoulder swimming around in his tropical coconut drink wearing shades. Gojo quickly got up, stretched, and hit Zaegar on his head.
Zaegar lowered his shades, revealing his narrowed eyes as he fixed Gojo with a glare that could rival the intensity of a thousand suns. His tiny form bristled with anger as he prepared to unleash a verbal onslaught.
Zaegar: You... you... you insolent fucking albino-haired bitch! who the fuck do you think you are, interrupting my chill time like this? I was having the time of my life sipping on this coconut drink, and then you came along and ruined everything!
Ginjo, amused by the spectacle unfolding from within Yhwach's mind, couldn't help but burst into laughter at Zaegar's outrage.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Well, it seems like Zaegar's not too happy with you, Gojo. You might want to watch your back.
Gojo: You Cryin'?
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As Gojo's teasing remark hung in the air, Zaegar's expression shifted from anger to pure malice. He rose from his coconut drink, the shades disappearing from his face, revealing the intensity of his glare. With every ounce of his being radiating fury, Zaegar locked eyes with Gojo, his gaze promising unspeakable vengeance.
Zaegar: You have no idea what you've just unleashed, you ignorant fool. I'll make you regret the day you were born. I'll haunt your dreams and turn your life into a living nightmare!
His voice dripped with venom, his words laced with darkness that sent shivers down Gojo's spine.
Sensing the escalating tension, Yhwach intervened, placing a reassuring hand on Zaegar's shoulder and gently calming him down.
Yhwach: Easy there, Zaegar. There's no need for all this hostility.
Zaegar's seething anger began to subside, but not before issuing a warning to Gojo.
Zaegar: You better watch your back, albino. You don't want to see me in a cranky mood.
Scene Break - Tokyo Jujutsu High
Perched at a decently elevated altitude amidst the mountainous landscape, the Tokyo Jujutsu High assumed the role of a sanctuary, a home away from home for Jujutsu Sorcerers.
Yhwach walked up to the principal with Zaegar on his shoulder as usual, the Principal who sat near one of the pillars with his dolls inside of the building.
The principal looked displeased at Zaegar. The principal took out one of his dolls and started doing something to it. Zaegar and Yhwach were confused.
Zaegar: Yo, the albino-haired bitch boy told us to join this shitty school.
His words were blunt and disrespectful, causing the principal's eyes to twitch in annoyance. He paused his actions with the doll, fixing Zaegar with a stern glare.
Principal: Watch your tongue, creature. This "shitty school," as you so eloquently put it, is a place of learning and discipline. Disrespect will not be tolerated here.
Zaegar: This place is a goddamn joke! Do you think you can control us with your stupid dolls and your shitty attitude? I say fuck your rules, fuck your school, and most importantly fuck you, old man!
The principal's expression darkened at Zaegar's outburst, his patience wearing thin. Without hesitation, he made his decision.
Principal: Both of you are disqualified.
Yhwach, taken aback by the sudden turn of events, couldn't help but question the principal's decision.
Yhwach: Disqualified? Why?
The principal's gaze shifted between Yhwach and Zaegar, his tone firm as he explained his reasoning.
Principal: Because of your lack of control over this creature and its insubordinate attitude. Furthermore, it is evident that it lacks cursed energy, rendering it incapable of being a proper cursed spirit.
Zaegar, undeterred by the principal's decision, shifted his attention from his anger towards the school to curiosity about the dolls the principal held.
Zaegar: Alright, alright, fine. We'll play by your shitty rules for now. But hey, what's the deal with those weird shitty dolls anyway?
Principal: Wanna stick around to find out?
Zaegar: Yup.
Principal: That wasn't really a question...
The principal replied. He got up and let one of the dolls out of his hand.
The doll landed on the floor smoothly, its legs so light yet so strong. Zaegar almost laughed at its appearance.
Zaegar: So what the fuck is this doll?
The principal smirked.
Principal: This is called a Cursed Corpse. It's basically a doll that's infused with my curse.
The principal replied.
The doll leaped towards Yhwach, ready to punch him in the face. Zaegar sighed, knowing that Yhwach was a 1000-year-old man trying to fight a doll.
Zaegar: (Mental Link) What type of fetish shit test is this Ginjo?
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Looks like the principal's got some peculiar taste in exams. But hey, at least it's giving us a chance to see how Yhwach handles himself against a cursed corpse. Let's hope he doesn't embarrass himself too much.
Yhwach casually grabbed the doll by the neck with two fingers and pinned it down. The principal immediately got up.
Yhwach: Your test lacks substance. If this is the extent of your evaluation, then it's clear this institution is not worth our time. Let's go, Zaegar. We have better things to do than entertain these childish games.
As Yhwach turned to leave with Zaegar in tow, Gojo appeared from seemingly out of nowhere, stepping forward to intercept them.
Gojo: Hold on a second, Yhwach.
He then turned his attention to Yaga, the principal, his tone a mix of casualness and authority.
Gojo: Give him a break, Yaga. It's clear that Mr. Yhwach here is above this sort of test.
Yaga: Oh, and I'm supposed to just be okay with it?
Yaga replied in a sarcastic manner.
Yhwach sensed a little more respect from Yaga's voice toward Gojo than for him. It was clearly evident.
Gojo: Mr. Yhwach as a Teacher here isn't so bad. After all, he fought Sukuna and won without cursed energy. That alone should be enough for you to just consider him to be a part of our cause. Remember when we enrolled Yuta? C'mon, just think about it.
Yaga: How many fingers?
Gojo: One. Yuji had only consumed one finger at the time.
Yaga: Hmmm...I think that should be at the very least Grade 1. Based on the fight, do you think Yhwach would be able to handle him later?
Gojo: With utmost certainty. And Mr. Yhwach did that without trying, so I'd say he's about Special Grade—strength-wise.
Yaga: Hmm...sure, why not? But I'll only make your proposal the exception because you asked for it, Satoru. Others, probably not.
Zaegar: (Mental Link) Man...this school is trying to rip us off... Yhwach Ginjo can we reconsider? That albino promised me food but only gave me paper...
Yhwach: (Mental Link) Patience, Zaegar. We'll play along for now. But if they try anything else, we'll make sure they regret it. And as for Gojo's assessment, it seems he's pulling some strings for us. Let's see where this leads.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Agreed, Yhwach. We'll keep our eyes open and our guard up. And Zaegar, don't worry, Yhwach will make sure Gojo delivers on his promise of food.
Timeskip - Harajuku Station
Zaegar: Who are we here for again?
Zaegar asked while munching on the food Gojo bought him. Gojo turned around and leaned back.
Gojo: My other First-Year Student...Nobara Kugisaki. She told me to meet her here at this station. Once I've gathered you guys, I would have a class of four, with one of them being Special Grade. Well, there's another disciple that's Special Grade too, but he's overseas.
Gojo said, cracking his knuckles.
Yhwach raised his eyebrows. Yuji walked up to Yhwach and Gojo.
Yuji: Who's that?
Yuji asked. Gojo smiled.
Gojo: Yuta Okkotsu. And another one that could be considered Special Grade, but I won't go too much in depth.
Gojo replied.
Zaegar: (In thought) Yuta Okkotsu? Sounds like the type who'd camp and claim to be the President of Africa.
Yuji's eyes glowed. Yhwach wasn't really interested. Who cares if he's a Special Grade? Made no difference to him. Yuji leaned against the wall with Yhwach.
Yuji: I know Sensei already told me this, but...what was it like fighting Sukuna? Were you scared?
Yuji asked.
Yhwach: Scared? No, not scared. More... intrigued, perhaps. Fighting Sukuna Reminded me of that weak devil But fear? That's reserved for those who lack understanding.
Yuji raised his eyebrows. Megumi joined in on the conversation.
Megumi: You and Maki-senpai would probably be a good duo. I presume you don't know exactly how you can see Cursed Spirits?
Megumi asked.
Gojo stepped in front of Yhwach, Yuji, and Megumi.
Gojo: (In thought) There she is!
Gojo exclaimed, spotting Nobara.
He waved his hand and Nobara waved her hand as well. Yuji looked excited to meet her. Zaegar wished he had Yuji's excitement right about now because he felt bored out of his mind.
After watching Yuji, Megumi, and Gojo greet Nobara, Yhwach eventually greeted her too.
Nobara: What's he doing here?
Nobara asked. Gojo smiled.
Gojo: Love him or hate him, Mr. Yhwach is tagging along to learn the ins and outs of being a jujutsu sorcerer, even though he's lacking in the cursed energy department.
Megumi: If you don't like him, just ignore him for now. As for his pet lizar-
Megumi paused abruptly, noticing Zaegar's intense gaze fixated on him as if daring him to finish his sentence.
Nobara made a tsk sound and stepped back.
Nobara: Ughhhhhhh. Whatever. Just know your place, alright?
Yhwach was about to respond but Yuji stepped up.
Yuji: Don't talk to him like that.
Yuji said. Nobara felt tensed.
Nobara: Don't tell me what to do brat.
Nobara replied.
They were so close that Yhwach felt like he needed to break it up, but Gojo stepped in.
Gojo: Hey, chillax. You guys just got to know each other. Cut the other person some slack. Oh, I know. How about we take a tour of Tokyo? Mr. Yhwach and Zaegar haven't toured the deep in the city yet, and neither have you guys.
Gojo said. Megumi rolled his eyes.
Gojo: Oh, right, except for you, of course, Megumi.
Gojo finished.
Yuji and Noboara quickly stopped arguing and made happy faces to Gojo.
Meanwhile, Yhwach and Megumi talked while Yuji and Nobara were busy believing in Gojo's yapping.
Zaegar: (in thought) This guy just keeps yapping and yapping. Can't Yhwach just bestow upon him the Schrift Y, the Yapper? Doesn't matter if it exists or not.
Yhwach: What are your abilities?
Yhwach asked.
Megumi: Shikigami mostly. Although, I doubt you have any clue what a Shikigami is.
Megumi said.
Yhwach's hand shot out, grabbing Megumi by the collar of his shirt, his reddish-brown eyes narrowing in a rare display of intensity.
Yhwach: Repeat what you just said.
His voice was firm, demanding compliance. Megumi, taken aback by Yhwach's sudden aggression, complied nervously.
Megumi: I-I said, I use Shikigami. But, uh, I doubt you have any clue what that is.
Yhwach's grip loosened slightly as he let out an exasperated sigh. He released Megumi, his expression returning to its usual calm demeanor.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Did You seriously think he said "Shinigami"?
Yhwach's eyes narrowed slightly as he processed Megumi's words. Despite the initial aggression, he recognized that Megumi's abilities were similar to something he had encountered before, albeit with different terminology.
Yhwach: (In thought) Shikigami... Perhaps in this world, they refer to what we know as "Shinigami."
His mind made connections between the concept of Shikigami and the spiritual entities he was familiar with from his own world. In both worlds, there existed beings that wielded spiritual power and fought against malevolent entities.
Yhwach: (In thought) These cursed energies feel reminiscent of hollow reiatsu, and these curses are akin to the hollows of our world. Sorcerers, then, could be considered the shinigami of this world.
His gaze shifted from Megumi to the surrounding environment, a sense of understanding dawning within him. Despite the differences in terminology and cultural context, the underlying principles of spiritual warfare remained consistent across their worlds.
Scene Break
Gojo smirked as he looked at the abandoned building. From top to bottom, it was filled with a Cursed Energy. He could quite literally sense Cursed Spirits in this building and knew that it was the perfect place to start Yuji and Nobara off.
Gojo: (In thought) I already know what Megumi is capable of. Now I just need to make sure that Yuji and Nobara can at least handle something as simple as this.
Gojo turned around as Nobara tapped his shoulders.
Nobara: Y-y...you told us that we were going on a tour...NOT TO VISIT SOME RANDOM BUILDING!
Nobara shouted.
She screamed at the top of her lungs, but Gojo didn't care. How else was he going to get them excited to come with him?
Zaegar couldn't help but burst into laughter at Nobara's outburst, finding the situation amusing.
Zaegar: Hahaha! Looks like the albino got you good, Nobara! He promised me food too, but I didn't get anything until he learned his lesson.
His laughter echoed through the empty street, drawing attention from Yuji, Megumi, and even Yhwach, who couldn't help but crack a small smile at Zaegar's boldness.
Gojo: Well, what can I say? A little surprise never hurt anyone, right? Plus, this abandoned building is the perfect place for some practical training.
Yuji: Wait, but...I don't have any weapon that can handle curses. How am I supposed to help?
Yuji asked. Gojo stretched.
Gojo: Glad you asked. Since you're basically a half-curse, you still have some energy flowing through you. You just need to learn how to harness that energy. But for now, you can use this: a cursed dagger infused with cursed energy called Slaughter Demon.
Gojo explained as he gave Yuji the dagger.
Yuji's eyes lit up as he scanned the dagger's sharp edges.
Gojo: You can begin whenever you're ready.
Gojo said. Yuji and Nobara didn't bother to wait. They ran towards the building, Nobara with her hammer and nails—and Yuji with his Slaughter Demon.
Gojo strolled to Megumi and Yhwach, who were sitting down on the sidewalk. with Zaegar playing around with a crossword puzzle that seemed to give him a bit of trouble.
Zaegar: This damn crossword puzzle is giving me a headache. I solved the other two without breaking a sweat, but this one... it's like it's mocking me.
Zaegar tossed the puzzle book to Yhwach's feet, clearly frustrated by his inability to solve it.
Zaegar: (Mental Link) Alright, Mr. Know-It-All, you're a thousand years old. You must know a thing or two. Help me out with this one.
Yhwach picked up the puzzle book, examining the crossword with a faint smile playing on his lips. He leaned back against the sidewalk, propping the book up on his knee as he studied the clues.
Yhwach: Let's see... six letters, "A traditional Japanese poem." That's easy. It's "Haiku."
Zaegar blinked in surprise, not expecting such a quick and accurate response from Yhwach.
Zaegar: Haiku, huh? Not bad, not bad. Alright, what about this one? Four letters, "Narrow water passage."
Yhwach's gaze shifted back to the puzzle, his mind already piecing together the answer.
Yhwach: That would be "Fjord."
Zaegar's eyes widened in disbelief at Yhwach's seemingly encyclopedic knowledge.
Zaegar: Fjord? Seriously? You're not fucking with me, are you?
Yhwach chuckled, shaking his head as he continued to solve the crossword puzzle with ease.
Yhwach: Trust me, Zaegar. I may not know everything, but when it comes to puzzles and riddles, I have a knack for solving them.
Zaegar watched in amazement as Yhwach effortlessly filled in the remaining blanks of the crossword puzzle, each answer accurate and concise.
Zaegar: Well, I'll be damned. Looks like I found myself a crossword-solving partner in crime. Thanks, Yhwach.
Ginjo gasped from within Yhwach's mind, clearly surprised by Zaegar's unexpected gratitude.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Zaegar said thanks. That's not like him at all.
But before Yhwach could respond, Zaegar grinned and nudged him playfully.
Zaegar: Well, well, well, looks like you're not so useless after all, Yhwach.
Yhwach chuckled softly, acknowledging Zaegar's comment with a nod.
Yhwach: I suppose not. And it seems you're not as abrasive as you appear to be, Zaegar.
Ginjo chuckled from within Yhwach's mind, recognizing that despite their differences, Yhwach and Zaegar were beginning to form an unexpected bond.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Yup, that's Zaegar for you. Always full of surprises.
Gojo tapped Zaegar on the shoulder, causing him to startle. Before Gojo could say anything, Zaegar reacted instinctively, delivering a swift kick to Gojo's groin while letting out a string of colorful swear words.
Zaegar: What the fuck, man?! Don't sneak up on me like that, you albino prick!
Gojo doubled over in pain, clutching his groin as he groaned in agony.
Gojo: Grunts Damn it, Zaegar! What was that for?
Zaegar stood over Gojo, his expression a mix of annoyance and amusement.
Zaegar: That's for all the times you've messed with me, you sneaky fucking bastard!
Despite the pain, Gojo couldn't help but chuckle at Zaegar's boldness.
Gojo: Fair enough, fair enough. But next time, maybe go for a less sensitive area, huh?
Zaegar smirked triumphantly, feeling satisfied with his retaliation.
Zaegar: Yeah, yeah, whatever. Just watch your back next time, Albino.
As Gojo slowly recovered from the unexpected blow, he couldn't help but admire Zaegar's feisty spirit, even if it did come with a side of painful retribution.
Gojo: (In thought) Note to self: never sneak up on Zaegar again.
Yhwach couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia wash over him as he watched Zaegar deliver his swift and unexpected retaliation to Gojo. It reminded him of a similar incident involving AJ. A similar blow to the groin had been delivered to Marlon.
As Yhwach observed the scene unfolding before him, he couldn't suppress the faint smile that tugged at the corners of his lips. Despite the pain, he knew Gojo must be feeling, there was something undeniably amusing about the situation.
Ginjo, sensing Yhwach's amusement, couldn't help but chuckle from within Yhwach's mind.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Looks like Zaegar took a page out of AJ's book, huh? Can't say I blame him though. Gojo had it coming.
Yhwach nodded in agreement, his gaze shifting between Gojo, who was still recovering, and Zaegar, who stood tall with a triumphant smirk on his face.
Yhwach: (Mental Link) Indeed, he did. It seems Zaegar is not one to back down from a challenge, no matter who it may be against.
As Gojo finally straightened up, still nursing his sore groin, he couldn't help but admire Zaegar's audacity.
Gojo: (In thought) Kid's got guts, I'll give him that.
With a shake of his head, Gojo brushed off the pain and straightened his posture, shooting a playful glare in Zaegar's direction.
Gojo: Alright, Zaegar, you've made your point. But remember, payback's a bitch.
Zaegar merely shrugged, unfazed by Gojo's warning, and flashed him a cocky grin.
Zaegar: Bring it on, albino. I'm ready for whatever you've got.
With a chuckle, Gojo turned his attention back to the task at hand.
Gojo: Megumi, you're going to watch out for them, right?
Megumi: Yes.
Gojo: Ok. Hmm...I was thinking of taking Yhwach somewhere for another test run while you stayed here for Yuji and Nobara. It won't take long.
Scene Break
Yhwach and Gojo traveled pretty far from where Megumi, Yuji, and Nobara were. As they were running, he noticed that Gojo could keep up with him with no problem.
Gojo: You're pretty fast, Yhwach.
Gojo said, grinning. Yhwach didn't reply. He just kept on running.
Zaegar: Are we going to be running all day? Where are we going? There better be food...
Zaegar asked from Yhwach's shoulder. Gojo smiled. In Yhwach and Zaegar's eyes, he looked very excited. What could he be plotting?
Gojo: I still don't know your full strength, Yhwach. As a fellow teacher, I need to know where you stand in the midst of our fellow Teachers. Understand?
Gojo said. Yhwach nodded.
Gojo then instantly stopped running. They were now in a section of the woods that was far from the city. Even so, Yhwach knew that people were still lingering around, so he was confused about what Gojo was planning to do. He saw Gojo put up a hand sign.
Gojo: Curtain...
Gojo said. Yhwach saw a large purple barrier being created above them.
Ginjo: (Within Yhwach's mind) Hey, Yhwach, doesn't this barrier remind you of the Bakudo spells that Shinigami use in our world? It's like Gojo is creating a protective barrier around us.
Yhwach: (Mental Link) You're right, Ginjo. The resemblance is uncanny. It seems Gojo is taking precautions to ensure our privacy and safety during whatever test he has in mind.
Yhwach observed the barrier with keen interest, Despite being in yet another foreign world, the familiarity of the barrier brought a sense of reassurance to Yhwach.
Yhwach: (Mental Link) Whatever Gojo has planned, it seems he's taking this seriously. Let's see what he has in store for us.
Gojo: Alright, Yhwach. Let's see what you're capable of.
Yhwach nodded in acknowledgment, his gaze focused and his senses keenly attuned to Gojo's movements.
Without further hesitation, Gojo teleported in front of Yhwach and threw a punch near his face. Gojo's punch created shockwaves that caused the trees around the area to shake.
Gojo: Sacred yet?
Yhwach: No.
Gojo smiled. He ran around Yhwach so fast that he created afterimages.
Gojo then stopped running, stomped his right foot into the ground, and charged at Yhwach with a burst of cursed energy.
Gojo: (In thought) It might not work, but hey, I got momentum, so why not?
Gojo kicked Yhwach in the face, regained his ground, and...
Gojo: (In thought) BLACK FLASH?!
Gojo thought as he punched Yhwach in the gut.
The entire area was now filled with pieces of dirt and wood. It was hard for Gojo to see what happened due to the dust.
As the dust settled, Yhwach stood before Gojo, his hand firmly grasping Gojo's fist. With a swift movement, Yhwach deactivated his Blut Vene, causing his grip to tighten even further around Gojo's hand.
Yhwach: Impressive, Gojo. Your speed and power are commendable.
Gojo, taken aback by Yhwach's swift reaction, attempted to free his fist from Yhwach's grasp, but to no avail. It was as if Yhwach's grip was infused with an unseen strength, rendering Gojo unable to break free.
Gojo: (In thought) What the...? His grip is incredibly strong. I can't break free.
Gojo jumped back. He had forgotten that he still had his blindfold on.
Gojo: You're quite something, Yhwach. I'll admit, I underestimated you.
Gojo started as he removed his blindfold, allowing his elegant blue eyes to be shown.
Zaegar: did you dye your eyes blue or something? You weirdos always do the weirdest stuff.
Zaegar said from Yhwach's shoulder stuffing his face into a burger.
Gojo ignored Zaegar then put out his finger and gestured to Yhwach to come.
As Yhwach walked up to Gojo and put his palm on his barrier, pouring even more reiatsu into his hand trying to break it, but to no use, Gojo couldn't help but smile at the display of strength before him.
Gojo: If strength's all you got, then I'm afraid I've found your limit.
Yhwach: How Interesting.
Gojo: Yeah, right? I call it infinity. This separates the distance between you and me infinitely, so no matter how fast you try to go, you're only going to get infinitely slower as you approach me. Cool, right?
Yhwach's eyes gleamed with intrigue as he processed Gojo's explanation. Despite being from a different world with its own set of rules and principles, Yhwach recognized the underlying concept behind Gojo's technique.
Yhwach: Infinity, you say? A clever name for a technique that distorts the fabric of space itself. It appears you've mastered the manipulation of distance to your advantage.
His tone was analytical, his mind already at work, deconstructing the mechanics behind Gojo's Infinity technique. While he couldn't deny the ingenuity of Gojo's approach, Yhwach remained confident in his own abilities.
Yhwach: However, no technique is without its weaknesses. And I assure you, Gojo, I will find and exploit yours.
Yhwach stepped back, Gojo was impressed by Yhwach's response, and couldn't help but grin in anticipation of the battles to come.
Gojo: Heh, I like your spirit, Yhwach. Let's see if you can back it up when we're not holding back.
Gojo Crossed his Fingers.
Domain Expansion: Unlimited Void (Ryōiki Tenkai: Muryōkūsho)
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