Troy stood in the aftermath of the battle, his body still humming with the overwhelming power of the Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan. His vision was sharper than ever, each detail of the forest around him perfectly clear, every chakra signature pulsing in his mind like a beacon. The once-daunting shinobi world now seemed almost... manageable.
But even with his recent victory over Kakashi, there was no time to rest. Troy knew that bigger threats were always looming, and this simulation wasn't over. His heart pounded in his chest—not just from the lingering adrenaline of the battle, but from the anticipation of what came next. The system was never predictable, and each new twist felt like the calm before a storm.
As Troy scanned the horizon, a new message popped up in his mind.
System Alert: Major Event Incoming.
The cryptic message hung in his vision for a moment, sending a chill down his spine. Major event? What does that mean? he thought, narrowing his eyes. It could be anything—a powerful enemy, a change in the simulation's environment, or something more sinister.
Before he could ponder further, the ground beneath him began to tremble. The once-still forest came alive with the sound of shifting earth, trees shaking violently as the ground split open in the distance. A massive wave of energy pulsed through the air, a sensation that made Troy's cursed energy flare up instinctively in response.
"Troy... be prepared."
The voice was unfamiliar, but ancient, echoing deep within him. Sukuna? No, this felt different—more primal, more dangerous. The tremors grew stronger, and suddenly, the world around him began to shift.
The familiar forest of Konoha faded away, replaced by a vast, desolate wasteland, stretching out in all directions. The sky above was a swirling mass of dark clouds, illuminated by flashes of red lightning. The oppressive air was thick with cursed energy, more potent than anything Troy had felt before.
In the distance, a figure emerged from the horizon, walking slowly toward him. It was massive—easily over ten feet tall—with a grotesque, monstrous form covered in black armor and pulsing with raw energy. Its eyes glowed with a fierce, malevolent light, and the ground shook with each step it took.
Troy's blood froze. This wasn't just any opponent. This... was Sukuna.
But something was off. It wasn't the Sukuna whose power Troy had been tapping into. This version was darker, more complete—a fully realized entity that had manifested in this simulation to challenge him.
System update: Defeat the True Sukuna to claim ultimate power.
Troy's hands clenched into fists. So this is the "major event." He hadn't expected to face Sukuna in his full form this early. His heartbeat quickened as the massive figure approached, its aura suffocating, the cursed energy it emitted more intense than anything he had faced.
This was the ultimate test. If he could survive this, then he truly would be a force to be reckoned with—not just in this world, but in the Marvel Universe too.
Troy focused, the Infinite Mangekyo Sharingan spinning to life as cursed energy began to pour from his body. He could feel the curse mark on his skin react, amplifying his strength. I have power now. Enough to take him down.
Sukuna stopped a few feet away, towering over Troy. His lips curled into a sadistic grin. "So, you've been playing with my power," he said, his voice a deep, guttural growl
. "Do you really think you can handle it? I am the true King of Curses."
Troy took a deep breath, steadying himself. I've fought powerful enemies before. I can do this.
"You think you're special just because you've borrowed a fraction of my power?" Sukuna continued, his grin widening. "You have no idea what you're up against."
Without warning, Sukuna lashed out. His hand moved faster than Troy could register, and a massive wave of cursed energy erupted from his palm, aimed directly at him.
Troy reacted on instinct, his body moving before his mind caught up. He activated the Mangekyo Sharingan, dodging to the side just in time to avoid the blast. The ground where he had been standing exploded in a shower of debris, the force of the attack tearing through the wasteland.
"That was close..."
Troy's mind raced. He had never fought someone of this level before, even in the simulations. He had to think carefully, use every tool at his disposal. With the curse mark, the Sharingan, and his cursed energy, he had a fighting chance—but only if he played it smart.
Sukuna's grin never wavered. "Not bad," he said, his voice low and menacing. "But let's see how long you can last."
Troy summoned his cursed energy, his hands glowing with crimson light as he prepared his next move. I can't let him overwhelm me. I need to hit him hard, fast.
"Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine!"
The cursed energy surged outward, creating the familiar grotesque temple around Troy. Inside this space, his attacks would be guaranteed to hit. Sukuna's eyes gleamed with amusement as he felt the shift in power.
"You're using my own Domain against me?" Sukuna laughed. "How amusing."
Without hesitation, Troy launched a barrage of cursed energy attacks, his hands slicing through the air as waves of destructive power flew toward Sukuna. Each strike landed, sending shockwaves through the wasteland, but Sukuna barely flinched. He took the hits, his massive form standing tall amidst the chaos.
"Is that all you've got?" Sukuna mocked, his voice booming. "You'll need more than that to defeat me."
Troy gritted his teeth. He's not even trying.
Suddenly, Sukuna raised his hand, and the air around him began to warp. The Malevolent Shrine trembled as cracks appeared in the walls of Troy's Domain. What's he doing? Troy thought, panic rising.
"Domain Expansion: Malevolent Shrine."
The words left Sukuna's mouth with a chilling calmness, and in an instant, the space around them shattered. Troy's Domain crumbled, replaced by Sukuna's own overwhelming presence. The sheer weight of his cursed energy bore down on Troy, suffocating him.
This was Sukuna's true power. His Domain Expansion was perfect, far beyond anything Troy could manage. Inside this space, Sukuna's attacks were not only guaranteed to hit—they would obliterate him.
Troy's mind raced. I have to get out of this. Now.
System Alert: Emergency protocols initiated.
Just as Sukuna raised his hand to finish Troy off, the system's voice cut through the chaos. The air around Troy shimmered, and suddenly, he felt himself being pulled out of the Domain. Everything went black for a moment, and when he opened his eyes, he was no longer in the wasteland.
He was back in the Marvel Universe.
Troy staggered, breathing heavily as he collapsed to the ground, his body aching from the strain of the battle. He glanced around, trying to get his bearings. He was in New York City—right where he had started. The simulation was over.
System update: Major Event complete. You have survived the encounter with Sukuna.
Reward unlocked: Sukuna's full power (limited use).
Troy's head spun. He had escaped, but barely. The system had pulled him out before Sukuna could finish him. He didn't feel victorious—Sukuna had toyed with him, and the simulation had ended before he could truly see the extent of the curse king's power.
But he had survived, and now, he had a new ability: Sukuna's full power, though only for a limited time.
As Troy lay on the ground, catching his breath, he couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and frustration. I wasn't ready, he thought. But next time... I will be.
To be continued…