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"Damn it!~"
The sudden attack made Jogo freeze for a moment. Then, Cursed Energy surged around his body, instantly repairing his severed body. He then roared furiously at Yuki Tsukumo,
"Damn you!"
As he spoke, angry flames erupted from the volcano on his head. One by one, giant mosquito-like insects flew out of Jogo's head along with the flames, rapidly striking toward Yuki Tsukumo.
Yuki Tsukumo's expression grew serious upon seeing the incoming insects. She immediately gathered Cursed Energy and assumed a defensive stance while softly uttering, "Garuda!"
Whoosh!~
Following Yuki Tsukumo's cry, the sphere that had previously shredded Jogo's body suddenly stretched out, transforming into a long arthropod, and swiftly flew to Yuki Tsukumo's side.
This Cursed Spirit was Yuki Tsukumo's shikigami, named Garuda.
Yuki Tsukumo grabbed Garuda's head, infused it with Cursed Energy, and then quickly swung it like a whip, instantly striking down all the incoming insects.
"Heh!~"
Even though the insects he released were struck down, Jogo made no further moves; instead, a strange smile appeared on his face.
Seeing this, Yuki Tsukumo immediately felt a warning sign in her heart. Then, she heard a piercing buzzing sound from beneath her feet—the sound made by the fallen insects.
"Oh no!"
Upon hearing this sound, Yuki Tsukumo immediately realized something was wrong. While rapidly retreating, she injected all her Cursed Energy into Garuda, allowing it to cling to her body, forming a defense similar to armor.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, the insects beneath her feet exploded. The intense sound waves caused Yuki Tsukumo's movements to falter, and then violent flames instantly engulfed her.
"Heh, the sound waves and two-stage explosion attack from my Firefly Insects are impossible to defend against!~"
Jogo looked at Yuki Tsukumo, who was engulfed in flames, and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. Then, he leaped up, formed hand seals, and loudly declared,
"I know this level of attack can't kill you, so that was just an appetizer. Now for the main course!"
"Maximum Technique: Meteor!"
Rumble!~
Jogo released a powerful surge of Cursed Energy, which, after condensing, transformed into a massive, scorching meteor that slammed down toward Yuki Tsukumo below.
"Domain Expansion—"
Facing the meteor attack created by Jogo, Yuki Tsukumo did not hesitate for a moment and immediately unleashed her ultimate technique.
Domain Expansion is a technique that combines elements of Barrier Technique, manifesting an "Innate Domain" into reality with Cursed Energy and infusing it with a Cursed Technique. It consumes a massive amount of Cursed Energy to construct a domain around the user where their Cursed Technique is greatly amplified, making it a Jujutsu Sorcerer's most powerful ultimate move.
"Now's the time!"
Kenjaku, hidden not far away, saw Yuki Tsukumo activate her Domain. His face immediately showed excitement, and then he dashed out, instantly surpassing the slowly moving Dagon. Then, before Yuki Tsukumo's Domain was fully expanded, he also activated his own Domain.
"Domain Expansion — Womb Profusion!"
Buzz!~
Yuki Tsukumo's Domain had just begun to expand when it was immediately invaded by another similar force. Then, the two forces clashed for a few seconds before both collapsed.
"As expected, there are other Cursed Spirits—no—"
After Yuki Tsukumo's Domain collapsed, she looked toward Kenjaku's direction with a grim expression. Upon seeing his appearance, her face immediately showed surprise.
"You are—Suguru Geto? How is that possible? Weren't you killed by Satoru Gojo?"
"No, you're not Suguru Geto!"
As Yuki Tsukumo spoke, she suddenly noticed the stitches on Suguru Geto's forehead. She immediately recalled that night fifteen years ago, when the mysterious Cursed Spirit who claimed to be Naruto's 'mother' also seemed to have similar stitch marks on its forehead.
"It's you—that Cursed Spirit from back then!"
Although the appearance was different, Yuki Tsukumo immediately confirmed his identity after seeing the stitches on his head. At the same time, she understood what today's attack was about, and then said coldly
, "So it's you. What exactly are you?"
Although she didn't know how the opponent controlled Suguru Geto's body, Yuki Tsukumo was already certain that he was the Cursed Spirit who had been with Naruto fifteen years ago, and his purpose in joining another Special Grade Cursed Spirit to attack her was obvious: to "take back" Naruto from her.
"It's been a long time, hasn't it!~"
Kenjaku looked at the surprised Yuki Tsukumo, not answering her question, but just smiled and said,
"Yuki Tsukumo, I've come to retrieve the 'thing' you took from me."
"Bastard, Naruto is not a 'thing'!"
Yuki Tsukumo was furious upon hearing Kenjaku's words. She then assumed a battle stance and said coldly,
"Although I don't know what kind of monster you are, as long as I'm here, I will never allow you to get even half a step closer to Naruto!"
Although she said that, Yuki Tsukumo was already thinking of ways to escape.
Domain Expansion requires a massive amount of Cursed Energy. Even for a Special Grade Sorcerer like Yuki Tsukumo, she could only use Domain Expansion once a day at most. After using Domain Expansion, the Cursed Technique originally imprinted in her body would experience a temporary burnout.
In other words, during this period of Cursed Technique burnout, she would be unable to use any Cursed Techniques.
In this situation, it would be impossible to deal with two powerful Special Grade Cursed Spirits.
"I knew you'd say that."
Kenjaku's smile widened upon hearing Yuki Tsukumo's words. He then spread his arms and said,
"So, please just die!"
Kenjaku's original plan was to first force Yuki Tsukumo to activate her Domain, then seize the opportunity to use his own Domain to counter hers, making her enter the Cursed Technique burnout period, and finally have the accompanying Cursed Spirits kill her.
Although the plan had some deviations due to Jogo's appearance, it still proceeded according to his plan until the end.
"Domain Expansion—"
As Kenjaku's words fell, Jogo's figure immediately charged toward Yuki Tsukumo. Upon approaching her, he clasped his hands together, released powerful Cursed Energy, and shouted loudly, "—Coffin of the Iron Mountain!"
Rumble!~
As Jogo's Domain expanded, the environment around him and Yuki Tsukumo immediately underwent astonishing changes. The once serene road transformed into a surging volcano, and the scorching heat emanating from the flowing lava beneath their feet seemed capable of instantly incinerating anyone.
"Hahahahaha!~"
Within the Domain, Jogo laughed excitedly, then looked at Yuki Tsukumo, whom he had pulled into his Domain, and loudly declared,
"Even if you are a Special Grade Sorcerer, you cannot contend with my Domain during your Cursed Technique burnout period. You're dead!"
Although Jogo disliked Kenjaku's scheming methods, this time he had to admit—he did a fantastic job.
Yuki Tsukumo's expression was grim upon hearing Jogo's words. She remained silent, simply gathering Cursed Energy in preparation for the upcoming battle.
Neither Jogo within the Domain nor Kenjaku outside the Domain noticed that Yuki Tsukumo's shikigami had suddenly vanished when she was pulled into Jogo's Domain.