Playing Ninjutsu in Jujutsu Kaisen!

"Too far..."

Natsu Hiraku, who was testing the range of his Sharingan for the first time, didn't bother with Nishinomiya Momo since he couldn't reach her. After all... she was the weakest in the field.

Although she wasn't a major threat, he still kept an eye on her movements. After all... he didn't want to be stabbed in the back.

"It's the second round. I didn't expect to see someone as strong as you among first-year students," Mechamaru said, looking at Natsu Hiraku. The shell of his right arm opened, revealing a hidden Cursed Tool.

Several sharp claws emerged, resembling spider legs, surrounding his arm. His five mechanical fingers also displayed sharp claws, which began to spin like drills.

"Let's finish this quickly," Noritoshi Kamo said, taking three more arrows from the bamboo tube at his waist. He lightly cut his skin, letting his blood adhere to the arrows, and drew his bowstring taut.

"Yeah, let's finish this quickly."

Natsu Hiraku didn't waste time either. Given the current situation, delaying was a joke. The maze was huge, and it would take Shura at least four or five minutes to backtrack, follow his scent, and arrive.

Besides... he also wanted to try out the feeling of unleashing "Black Flash" yesterday. It might have been a bit willful, but he just wanted to try. It wasn't a fight to the death anyway, so being willful was fine.

Natsu Hiraku charged directly at the three of them, bent down to pick up the broken blade on the ground, and shot it towards Nishinomiya Momo in the sky, aiming straight for her face.

Women cared most about their faces. Nishinomiya Momo, being of mixed heritage, was particularly concerned about her appearance. Seeing Natsu Hiraku aiming for her beautiful face, she grumbled, "Bastard! Don't touch my face!"

"So this is your true form."

Natsu Hiraku's scarlet pupils glanced around. He had already taken care of one of them, ensuring he wouldn't be attacked by all three simultaneously for a few seconds. Now, he only had to deal with Noritoshi Kamo and Mechamaru.

Mechamaru was the first to act. His high-speed spinning right hand lunged towards Natsu Hiraku's body, Cursed Energy spewing from his arm, increasing his speed threefold.

In an instant, the wall was destroyed. Natsu Hiraku dodged with a flash. Just as he was about to punch Mechamaru's head, he heard a whistling sound.

Three blood-stained arrows accurately struck Natsu Hiraku.

Natsu Hiraku looked at the three arrows on his body, his eyes widening in surprise. As he fell, there was a "clang." White mist appeared, and a piece of wood landed on the ground, bouncing a few times. The three blood-stained arrows were all on it.

The real Natsu Hiraku had disappeared into the smoke. Noritoshi Kamo, seeing the piece of wood pop out of the smoke, shouted, "Mechamaru! Dodge!"

"Dong!"

A violent roar erupted, the smoke instantly dispersed, and Mechamaru was sent flying out, but he had lost an arm.

He rolled twice, got up from the ground, and stared at Natsu Hiraku with his green eyes, shouting, "Be careful, this monster knows "Reverse Cursed Technique" and "Black Flash"!"

Mechamaru was already having second thoughts. He only had two controllable Cursed Corpses. The one destroyed yesterday could no longer be recovered. If this one was destroyed today, it would mean he had no combat power until a new controllable Cursed Corpse was available.

Natsu Hiraku pulled his fist out of the wall and looked at Mechamaru, who had escaped with a broken arm. "If Noritoshi Kamo hadn't warned me, I would have blown your head off with one punch."

"Die, you bastard! How dare you aim for my face?" Tsukumogami Art - Sickle Strange Cut."

Nishinomiya Momo, riding her broom, swooped behind Natsu Hiraku. Yellow withered leaves rustled on the ground. With a swift turn, her Cursed Energy whipped up the wind, forming sharp wind blades that, mixed with the dust on the ground, attacked Natsu Hiraku.

Although it looked fierce and the attack covered the entire path, in Natsu Hiraku's eyes, the move was full of flaws. While the Cursed Energy was concentrated when the technique was cast, it became chaotic when it spread across the entire path.

Although it was difficult for ordinary people to notice, he had the Sharingan.

Under everyone's gaze, Natsu Hiraku merely shifted a step to the left. The wind blade hit him squarely, but it felt like a gentle breeze.

Beside him, the solid wall had shallow scratches, and the ground was ravaged by the wind blades, looking like it had been cut a thousand times.

"What! He dodged it!?"

Nishinomiya Momo, who had expected Natsu Hiraku to be severely injured if not killed, was astonished. At this moment, her hands moved in a blur, forming incomprehensible hand seals, and she seemed to be muttering something.

"Un, Wu, Shen, Hai, Wu, Yin, Great Fireball Technique!"

Natsu Hiraku took a deep breath, his chest puffing out. It felt like a burning fireball in his throat. As he exhaled, a massive fireball, consuming 200 Cursed Energy, flew towards Nishinomiya Momo.

It was like a small sun, making the slightly cool early autumn noon feel scorching hot, and the air itself distorted.

Noritoshi Kamo, who had been preparing to attack, now also considered retreating. Looking at the fireball flying towards the sky, he lowered the bow with a fully drawn string.

There was no need to test this strength anymore; fighting further would be meaningless. "Reverse Cursed Technique," "Black Flash," those sharp, all-seeing, eerie eyes, and the flame he already knew about.

Although it was still a mystery why those three arrows hit wood earlier, it was not the time to investigate. If they didn't leave now, they would all be defeated.

Nishinomiya Momo, who had barely dodged the fireball, no longer had the will to fight. Her Cursed Technique had been completely seen through. She glanced at Noritoshi Kamo, the team leader, and shook her head at him.

Mechamaru also reminded him in a low voice, "Let's go. This is my last Cursed Corpse. If it's destroyed, it's over."

"Alright."

Noritoshi Kamo nodded, put his arrows back into the bamboo tube at his waist, and clasped his hands, saying, "We lost. Goodbye."

"Wait a minute, you guys broke my sword. If you don't give me something satisfactory, you might not be able to leave," Natsu Hiraku said as he walked towards the two.

Although his Cursed Energy was low, as long as he maintained his outward aura, it would be fine. After all, not everyone had the Six Eyes like Teacher Gojo, which could see through Cursed Energy.

This wasn't a big secret in the Jujutsu world; it could be easily discovered. Any Sorcerer of Grade 1 or higher would know.

Looking at Natsu Hiraku approaching steadily, Noritoshi Kamo was in a difficult position. He didn't know if Natsu Hiraku was bluffing, as "Reverse Cursed Technique" and that flame clearly consumed a lot of internal Cursed Energy.

But he didn't dare to be sure, and fighting them wouldn't bring any benefits. He looked at the broken sword on the ground in the distance and said, "After the match, I will compensate you with a better Cursed Tool. I guarantee it with the reputation of the Kamo Family."

"Deal."

Having achieved his goal, Natsu Hiraku stopped and watched the two leave. He shouted, "What are you still looking at up there? Do you think I really can't do anything to you?"

"None of your business? Is the sky yours? Meddling so much, can't I just watch?" Nishinomiya Momo, about twenty meters in the air, glanced and then left directly.

Sensing that no one was around, Natsu Hiraku closed his Sharingan and sighed, collapsing onto the ground. This battle had been exhausting, and they seemed to be targeting him with a specific purpose.

The first forest encirclement was accidental, but the second time being singled out by three people makes no sense. Shouldn't they have gone after Yuta Okkotsu?

He's someone who can temporarily fight Todo to a standstill. Are these three people out of their minds to come after me instead?

The only conclusion I can draw is that someone in Kyoto's higher-ups has their eye on his strength. But even if I reach that conclusion now, there's nothing I can do. I'm still too weak...

"Master, help!"

In his mind, Asura's voice called out.

Natsu Hiraku frowned and quickly asked, "What's wrong?"

"There's someone very tall..."

"Hey! Asura! What's wrong? Reply quickly!"

Natsu Hiraku immediately got up. He could sense that Asura had already fallen unconscious. The only conclusion he could reach at this moment was that Yuta Okkotsu and Kirara Hoshi had encountered Todo Aoi!

But... at this moment, I don't have enough Cursed Energy to fight Todo anymore. I'll have to wait for my Cursed Energy to recover...

"Hahaha, you guys are pretty good! What are your names?"

Todo Aoi knocked out the Tibetan Mastiff that lunged at him and threw it aside, looking at the two Tokyo School students before him.

Although there was a profile of the Tokyo School students above, his attention was solely on his Best Friend. He hadn't even looked at the other three.

"Yuta Okkotsu."

Yuta Okkotsu gripped his long sword tightly, his eyes completely changed from their previous timid demeanor. He infused Rika's Cursed Energy into the blade and stared fixedly at Todo Aoi. In the past, he had always hidden behind others, but he didn't want to continue like this, hiding behind everyone.

Rika's power should be used to protect others!

I... am strong!

"Kirara Hoshi."

Kirara Hoshi, who had already made contact with Todo Aoi, also activated his Cursed Technique, "Stellar Flight." He glanced at the unconscious Asura, his anger undeniable.

He said to Yuta Okkotsu, "Junior Yuta, just go ahead. Don't worry about anything else, just trust me."

"Yes!"

"Very well, my name is Todo Aoi! Let's go!"

Todo Aoi looked at the charging Yuta Okkotsu, his previously excited expression turning solemn. Behind him was the phantom of a Cursed Spirit. A person cursed by a vengeful spirit?

Interesting!

"Defeat him, Yuta...!" Rika Orimoto's voice echoed in Yuta Okkotsu's ears.

"Yeah, I'll defeat him. Lend me your power, Rika."

Yuta Okkotsu responded softly and charged forward. Having been trained by Maki and Natsu Hiraku for a long time, his close-combat skills were naturally not weak.

Although he couldn't use Cursed Techniques, Teacher Gojo had said that he was Rika's vessel and would inherit her Cursed Technique in the future. Holding the belief that he would defeat him, Yuta Okkotsu swung his sword cleanly and decisively.

Todo Aoi easily dodged. Just as he was about to attack, he suddenly felt something on Yuta Okkotsu repelling him. His punch couldn't get close!

What is this!

While he was still surprised, the repulsive feeling instantly vanished. Yuta Okkotsu swung his second blade!

Whoosh-- The blade flashed, and blood splattered.

Todo Aoi quickly retreated, touching his right cheek and looking at the bloodstain. His eyes revealed a serious expression. It was too bizarre. His punch couldn't get close, as if space was infinitely layered, forever unable to reach.

Clap! A white light appeared on the foreheads of everyone on the scene.

While Todo was confused, he saw a string of English letters, "Imai," appear on his arm, like a mark.

When he looked up at Yuta Okkotsu, he found that his hand also bore a similar mark, but the English was "Mimosa."

One meant "Imai," the other meant "mimosa." Clearly, the two translations had no connection, only serving as marks for the activation of a Cursed Technique.

Clap!

Todo made a judgment in just 0.1 seconds. He clapped his hands and decisively used "Immoral Game" to swap positions with Yuta Okkotsu, attacking Kirara Hoshi instead.

Yuta Okkotsu, who didn't understand what was happening, was suddenly moved. He watched as Todo Aoi reached his previous position and attacked Kirara Hoshi, shouting, "Senior, be careful!"

Kirara Hoshi merely glanced at the attacking Todo Aoi, seemingly not taking him seriously.

As expected, his fist couldn't get close halfway through. No matter how hard Todo Aoi tried, he couldn't advance an inch, as if it were a real place that could never be reached.

Just as Todo was wondering what this Cursed Technique was all about, Yuta Okkotsu was already attacking from behind with his sword, but the result was the same as Todo's – it could never get close.

"Ehh? What's going on?" Now it was Yuta's turn to be confused. He had hit with his sword just moments ago, but now he couldn't get close?

The three were in a stalemate. Todo Aoi couldn't get close to Kirara Hoshi, and Yuta Okkotsu couldn't get close to Todo Aoi.

However, Todo Aoi, with his self-proclaimed IQ of 530, had now mostly understood the principle of this Cursed Technique. The user wasn't Yuta Okkotsu, but this Kirara Hoshi.

The two of them could get close to each other, but he couldn't get close to them. Correspondingly, during the activation of the Cursed Technique, they also couldn't get close to him. This was a "rule-based Cursed Technique."

This meant that when the Cursed Technique was activated, the user also had to abide by the rules of this Cursed Technique. Since it was a rule, there must be a way to contact them, otherwise, the user couldn't contact himself either, unless the Cursed Technique was deactivated.

Todo Aoi, who had guessed most of it, retracted his fist and scanned the surroundings. This was a dead end. As soon as he walked in, he encountered two people chasing a "rat." Although he didn't know where the "rat" had run off to now.

"Gacrux"

Todo's attention was instantly drawn to the English on the wall. Guessing the general principle, Todo Aoi said, "The principle of your cursed technique should be constructed based on the principle of 'Crux', right?"

Upon hearing the principle of his cursed technique revealed, Kirara Hoshi's pupils contracted. Seemingly realizing his poor control over his expression, he quickly slapped his own face, muttering, "Damn it!"

This reaction also let Todo know he had guessed correctly. If the "Imai" on his body represented 1, then Yuta Okkotsu and Kirara Hoshi should represent 3 and 4.

To touch 3 and 4, one must pass through 2, and the "Gacrux" behind him should be 2.

It was a very simple cursed technique principle, but if one didn't understand it, they could be toyed to death. After all, the user could deactivate the cursed technique at any time and then activate it instantly.

While Yuta Okkotsu was still wondering what "Crux" was, applause rang out again.

Todo Aoi and Kirara Hoshi switched positions, reaching out to touch the "Gacrux" on the wall, but... it was the same as before, unreachable.

Todo now understood, this wasn't 2, but 5! The only one on the field marked with 2 should be that dog!

Kirara Hoshi, whose position had been swapped, didn't hesitate. He touched the gravel on the ground and injected cursed energy into it. All of it was inscribed with the "Imai" mark. As the cursed technique was inscribed, the cursed energy-enhanced pebbles quickly flew up and shot towards Todo Aoi.

The same mark, the weaker will approach the stronger. This was also one of the rules of "Stellar Flight," but its drawback was that it could only be used on one person. If one wanted to use it on others, they could only erase one mark.

This meant: Todo Aoi was number 1, Asura was number 2, Yuta Okkotsu was number 3, Kirara Hoshi was number 4, and the wall was number 5.

He could throw things with the same mark at these marked people or objects, and the thrown things would stick to them until they were crushed to death.

However, if he wanted to use it on two people simultaneously, he would have to remove one of the five marks and re-inscribe the same mark.

Todo Aoi shattered the pebbles with just a few punches, but smaller "Imai" marks appeared on the shattered stones, attaching themselves to Todo.

"This is..."

Todo glanced at the cursed energy contained within the pebbles and gently clapped his hands. The pebbles swapped positions with Asura, who was lying unconscious on the ground.