The Ten Shadows Technique was the Zenin Clan's secret inherited technique, and the foremost shikigami technique in modern Jujutsu Society. The shikigami it summoned changed according to their master's cursed energy reserves and output.
Beyond that, the number of shikigami a sorcerer could summon at once was another crucial measure of their mastery of Ten Shadows. At present, Megumi Fushiguro could summon only two simultaneously, so his approach to combat revolved around choosing the right pair and fighting alongside them.
But aside from coordinating with his shikigami, he had recently-or rather, some time ago-begun deliberately studying barrier techniques. His goal was to grasp the pinnacle of jujutsu in the near future.
Megumi Fushiguro stared gravely at the cursed spirit before him, unsure how many fingers it had devoured. He also had no idea whether this special grade cursed spirit was stronger or weaker than the Octopus Cursed Spirit that had fought his father years ago. One thing, however, was certain: both were stronger than he was now.
So...
I have to surpass my limits right now!
Megumi Fushiguro released the hand seal he had formed to summon his shikigami. To those watching, he seemed to slip into a trance.
Seeing this, the special grade cursed spirit immediately broke into a savage grin. It lunged toward Megumi Fushiguro, baring its vicious claws, sharp enough to slice through iron.
The instant it leaped, black nails shot through its back from a distance like laser beams. But the attack inflicted only superficial damage and could not force it to stop.
"Damn it!"
Nobara, who had fired the nails, pressed her lips together. The sudden turn of events had kept her from raising her cursed energy output to its maximum, but the fact that the spirit had not even turned to look at her