"A new world?" Esdeath asked.
Having been through the Dragon Ball, Demon Slayer, and Naruto worlds, Esdeath was no stranger to world-hopping. To her, the destination didn't matter much—as long as there were worthy opponents to fight. Even if there weren't, sparring with Uchiha Hikari alone was enough to satisfy her battle lust.
Still, since Hikari asked, Esdeath replied casually, "Whose world are we going to this time? That tall woman with horns? The red-haired shrine maiden? Or the other shrine maiden?"
Back in the Akame ga Kill world, Esdeath had met Bulma, Yamato, and Eriyi, leaving quite an impression.
She'd already visited Bulma's Dragon Ball world, but the other two were still uncharted territory, so she was a bit curious.
Hikari, however, gave an unexpected answer. "None of them. It's someone you've never met."
"Oh?" Esdeath's interest piqued. "Are there any strong fighters in that world?"
"Definitely," Hikari said. "There's a guy called the strongest sorcerer of the modern era, and another known as the most powerful cursed spirit in history. They're probably on par with your status in the Empire."
She wasn't lying. Gojo Satoru and Sukuna were the twin peaks of the Jujutsu Kaisen world. Sukuna, in particular, nearly wiped out Japan's top sorcerers single-handedly, even taking out a few foreign ones, a feat comparable to Esdeath facing over a dozen Teigu users in her final battle. Sure, there was a gap between peaks, but the variety of cursed techniques was worth checking out. If Hikari could absorb some via the Yasakani no Magatama or use them as inspiration for new abilities, it'd be even better.
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That noon, Yuji Itadori sent a message in the group chat, confirming he'd sorted things out with Gojo.
West Tiger: Teacher Gojo's on board. Miss Hikari, whenever you're free, you can come over.
Also, if Miss Yamato wants to visit, she's welcome anytime.
Nameless: Cool, I'm tied up for a bit, but I'll send a request in about an hour.
West Tiger: Sounds good.
Since they might stay a few days, Hikari checked on Xiaolong, then briefed Shisui and Fugaku on the experiments and Uchiha clan matters. With that done, she activated the chat group's travel function from her small residence, also spending 100 points to cover Esdeath's trip.
Nameless has requested to enter West Tiger's world.
Oni Princess has requested to enter…
With a flash of white light, Hikari and Esdeath vanished, reappearing in the Jujutsu Kaisen world, followed by Yamato.
They materialized in a spacious, well-lit living room. Two figures were there—one standing, one sitting.
Yuji Itadori stood, dressed in his Jujutsu High uniform, looking a bit nervous.
The seated figure was a young man in black with white hair and white eyebrows, sporting black sunglasses that hid his eyes. He lounged on the sofa, legs crossed, casually sizing up Hikari and Esdeath.
"First time meeting. I'm Uchiha Hikari," Hikari said, offering a polite, faint smile.
"Yo!" Gojo Satoru raised two fingers in a greeting. "So you're the friends Yuji mentioned? You're a bit more…"
He paused, struggling for the right word.
How to put it? The three of them together—Hikari, Esdeath, and Yamato—made for an odd picture, their vibes clashing wildly.
Hikari, barely 14, was petite, barely over five feet, like a delicate doll. Yamato, nearly three meters tall, practically grazed the ceiling, a literal giant. Esdeath's build was normal, but her icy, don't-come-near-me aura was impossible to ignore.
Thankfully, all three were human, not sorcerers or cursed spirits. That eased Gojo's mind. When Yuji first mentioned the chat group, Gojo half-suspected they were illusions conjured by some cunning cursed spirit, luring people into trust before striking. It wouldn't be the first time a high-intelligence spirit pulled that trick.
Yuji jumped in to make introductions. "Miss Hikari, Miss Esdeath, and Miss Yamato, this is my teacher, Gojo Satoru. Teacher, these are the friends I told you about yesterday—from the ninja world, the pirate world, and…"
The introduction meant little to Hikari. She probably knew more about Gojo than Yuji did, including his embarrassing beatdown by Toji Fushiguro before mastering his techniques.
Esdeath and Yamato, however, were clueless.
Esdeath squinted, sizing Gojo up. "Nice presence."
"Likewise," Gojo replied, his tone still laid-back, but his gaze sharpened as his Six Eyes picked up on Esdeath's extraordinary aura.
Neither side was big on formalities, so after some brief pleasantries, Hikari got to the point. "I'm really interested in the 'cursed technique' system. I've heard you're the top sorcerer of this era, so I'd love to spar and learn a thing or two. What do you say?"
"Learn from me? Nah, the 'strongest' title's just hype," Gojo said modestly, sitting up. "Yuji's mentioned you guys a few times. I thought you were just his online buddies or maybe cursed spirits in disguise. Never imagined other worlds were real—and not just one. It's an honor to meet people from another dimension."
As he said, Yuji had shared some chat group details with him. But since Gojo wasn't a member, he hadn't seen it firsthand. He knew Hikari and her crew were "strong," but how strong? That was unclear.
Talk alone wouldn't cut it for figuring that out.
The real way to gauge strength? "How about a spar?" Hikari suggested. "A real fight to see how cursed techniques work. It'd be good for both of us."
Gojo agreed instantly.
"This place is a bit cramped, though," he said, standing to grab his blindfold. "I know a remote valley—perfect for testing abilities you don't want prying eyes on."
But Hikari raised her hand, revealing the watch-like "Shangri-La" on her wrist. "No need for the hassle. I'll pick the spot. Don't worry, I won't teleport us somewhere random."
She channeled her mental energy into the Teigu, and a massive teleportation circle formed beneath their feet.
"…What's this?" Gojo blinked, nudging his sunglasses down to peer at the glowing array.
At first glance, the "Shangri-La" circle resembled a Domain Expansion from the jujutsu world, both fueled by mental energy. A newbie like Yuji might not tell the difference, but Gojo, a special-grade sorcerer, saw it instantly.
"…A power similar to cursed energy, tied to space?" he muttered.
Before he could think further, the world spun.
In a flash, everyone's vision blurred. When it cleared, the indoor living room was gone, replaced by a lush forest. A massive lake sparkled nearby like a mirror under the sunlight.
"Where are we?" Gojo asked, scanning the area. "All these yew trees… somewhere in northern Honshu?"
"Farther," Hikari said, stowing "Shangri-La" and taking a deep breath of fresh air. She glanced at the sunlight filtering through the leaves. "I haven't been here before, but if I'm right… this is Hokkaido."
"??" Gojo's jaw dropped.
Instant movement wasn't shocking—he could do that himself with his "Blue" technique, which worked like a mini-black hole, compressing distances for ultra-fast travel or even teleportation.
But "ultra-fast" usually meant a few dozen kilometers. Tokyo to Hokkaido was over a thousand kilometers! What kind of teleportation could cover that distance?
For the first time in years, Gojo, the pinnacle of the jujutsu world, felt genuine shock.
Hikari, meanwhile, was discussing the sparring order. "This place is perfect. Who's up first?"
Yamato cracked her knuckles, raring to go. Esdeath stayed silent, but her aura simmered, her eyes blazing with battle lust.
"Let's make it fair," Hikari said. "The three of us—winner goes first."
Neither Yamato nor Esdeath objected.
"Rock, paper, scissors!"
"Scissors…"
After a few heated rounds, Hikari's scissors beat Esdeath's paper. She stretched lightly and turned to Gojo. "Alright, Teacher Gojo, I'll be your first opponent."
"Let's do this," Gojo said after a brief pause. He pulled off his blindfold, revealing his piercing blue eyes.
Six Eyes.
The Gojo clan's kekkei genkai, akin to the Sharingan or Byakugan, granted unmatched perception, reading an opponent's techniques and cursed energy flow. It was also a prerequisite for his Limitless technique.
As his aura surged, Gojo said, "Gojo Satoru, Tokyo Jujutsu High. Let's make this fun."
The air stilled.
Hikari and Gojo stood 100 meters apart by the lake, steadying their breaths. A breeze stirred, scattering leaves.
In an instant, Hikari's figure split into two—one stayed put, the other flashed forward like lightning, closing the gap in a heartbeat. Her small fist tore through the air with a sonic boom, aimed straight at Gojo's face!
"!"
"So fast!!" Gojo's eyes widened.
It wasn't Hikari's full speed, but it still caught him off guard. Yet he didn't dodge, simply channeling his cursed energy. Her fist slowed, as if sinking into a swamp, stopping just centimeters from his face, the breeze ruffling his hair.
Hikari frowned, feeling intense resistance against her fist.
"…So this is the Limitless technique?"
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