Kento Nanami activated his cursed technique almost without hesitation, forcibly creating a weak point on the cursed spirit before him, then slashed at it with blinding speed.
Countless sturdy branches burst out beneath Hanami, forming an impenetrable barrier against Kento Nanami's attack.
So tough. These definitely weren't ordinary branches. Did this cursed spirit specialize in plant-based jujutsu?
"Stay out of the way."
Hanami's voice was hoarse yet gentle. Seemingly uninterested in Kento Nanami, Hanami shifted slightly and headed toward Miwa Chisei instead.
"Qianxing! Watch out!"
Kento Nanami shouted, a rare lapse in his composure. Both cursed spirits before him seemed to be targeting Miwa Chisei, and he would never stand idly by.
Only after hearing Kento Nanami's warning did Miwa Chisei notice Hanami. What was with this cursed spirit? It hadn't given off even the slightest trace of its presence.
The ground began to tremble. Thick branches erupted from the earth, and Mahito and Hanami stood atop the enormous growth, looking down at Miwa Chisei.
"She looks like trouble, Mahito."
Mahito wiped the dark purple blood from the corner of his mouth. He chuckled, his eyes full of delight.
"That was the first time a jujutsu sorcerer has ever landed a hit on me. That pain was absolutely captivating."
"Don't forget what we came here for."
"Fine. What a shame."
Miwa Chisei didn't care what nonsense they were spouting. She would cut down the massive tree before her and stop these two cursed spirits from chatting at their leisure.
But someone moved even faster than she did!
Kento Nanami came hurtling in, his face expressionless. He undid his tie and wrapped it around his palm, holding his short-bladed cursed tool in his other hand as he brought his attack crashing down on the two cursed spirits atop the tree.
Hanami