They two could get close, but he couldn't get close to them.
Correspondingly, they two couldn't get close to him either during the technique's activation, this was a 『Rule-Based Technique』.
In other words, when the technique was activated, the user also had to follow the rules of this technique.
Since it was a rule, then there must be a way to contact them, otherwise the user wouldn't be able to contact him either, unless he deactivated the technique.
Todo Aoi, who had roughly guessed what was going on, retracted his fist and surveyed his surroundings.
This was a dead end, he had just walked in and met the two who were chasing the 『Rat』, although he didn't know where the 『Rat』 had run off to now.
The English letters on the wall instantly attracted Todo's attention.
Todo Aoi, who had roughly guessed what was going on, said, "The principle of your technique should be constructed from the principle of the 『Southern Cross』 constellation, right?"
Hearing that the principle of his technique had been said out loud, Hoshi Kirara's pupils contracted, and seemingly realizing that his facial expression management was too poor, he quickly patted his face, muttering, "Damn it!"
This reaction also let Todo know that he had guessed correctly. If the 『Imai』 on his body represented 1, then Okkotsu Yuta and Hoshi Kirara should represent 3 and 4.
For 1 to touch 3 and 4, it had to pass through 2, and the 『Gacrux』 behind him should be 2.
It was a very simple principle of the technique, but if you didn't understand it, you could be played to death.
After all, the user could deactivate the technique at any time, and then activate it in an instant.
While Okkotsu Yuta was still wondering what the 『Southern Cross』 constellation was, clapping sounded again.
Todo Aoi and Hoshi Kirara switched positions, and he reached out to touch the 『Gacrux』 on the wall, but... like before, he couldn't touch it.
Todo understood at this moment, this wasn't 2, but 5! The only one on the field with 2 marked on their body should be that dog!
Hoshi Kirara, who had been switched positions, didn't waste any time, and touched the gravel on the ground, injecting cursed energy into it.
He engraved the 『Imai』 mark on all of them, and as the technique was engraved, the gravel, which had been strengthened by cursed energy, quickly flew up, and shot towards Todo Aoi.
With the same mark, the weak would approach the strong. This was also one of the rules of 『Interstellar Flight』, but the disadvantage was that it could only be used on one person. If he wanted to use it on others, he could only erase one mark.
Which meant that, Number 1 was Todo Aoi, Number 2 was Shura, Number 3 was Okkotsu Yuta, Number 4 was Hoshi Kirara, and Number 5 was the wall.
He could throw things with the same mark at these marked people or objects, and the thrown things would keep sticking to him, until they crushed him to death.
But if he wanted to use it on two people at the same time, then he would have to remove one of the five marks, and then re-mark the same mark.
Todo Aoi shattered the gravel with a few punches, but smaller 『Imai』 appeared on the shattered gravel, sticking to Todo's body.
"This is…"
Todo glanced at the cursed energy contained in the gravel, and clapped his hands lightly. The gravel and the unconscious Shura, who was lying on the ground, switched positions.
"This works too?"
Hoshi Kirara was extremely speechless at this moment, he didn't expect that his previously invincible technique would meet its nemesis.
At this moment, the technique had also been completely figured out, which meant that he was no different from trash.
Next, he could only leave it to Okkotsu Yuta, who was his junior.
He deactivated the technique, and the gravel that was attached to Todo Aoi fell to the ground. He said to Okkotsu Yuta, "Sorry, my technique has been broken, I can only leave the rest to you, junior."
Yuta nodded and said, "Yeah, I know. But you've already done your best, senpai, there's no need to blame yourself, I wasted the opportunity that you created."
"Good that you know, then make up for your mistake properly." Hoshi Kirara said with a smile, he had also experienced this kind of situation before.
It was just the first year, after all, not everyone was like Yuuki-kun, kind on the outside, meticulous on the inside, but also a battle maniac.
This evaluation might not be popular, but at least that's what he thought.
Sensing that the technique had been deactivated, Todo Aoi released the dog in his hand, and twisted his neck as he walked towards the two.
He had already touched 2, and even if the technique was reactivated later, he would still be able to touch them.
What he needed to do at this moment was to defeat them, and wait for the final battle with his best friend.
He couldn't leave any regrets from yesterday's disappointment. He said, "If you guys don't come, then I'm going over!"
After saying that, cursed energy instantly covered his entire body. He clapped his hands, and directly switched positions with Okkotsu Yuta, throwing a punch at Hoshi Kirara.
Hoshi Kirara seemed to know that this would happen, and cursed energy instantly covered the surface of his weak body, and he crossed his arms to block.
Looking at the fist that was coming, he sighed inwardly, "Perhaps… I should exercise my body more often."
"Bang!"
The blow landed, and Hoshi Kirara gritted his teeth tightly.
The crossed arms seemed to be about to break, making "crack crack" sounds. In an instant, he was directly sent flying by this huge force.
His back hit the wall solidly, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Senpai!!"
Okkotsu Yuta's pupils contracted. Although he knew that killing wasn't allowed in the competition, he still sighed at his weakness at this moment.
It would be great if he could become as strong as Zenin Maki, Panda, Inumaki Toge, and Yuuki.
No… I have to surpass them, only then can I protect them all together.
"Let's have a blast, Yuta…!"
Feeling the change in Okkotsu Yuta at this moment, Rika Orimoto extended a phantom from the ring, saying.
"Yeah! Let's have a blast, I won't be a coward anymore."
Okkotsu Yuta was like a different person at this moment, the majestic cursed energy in his body was pouring out in all directions, and the air became particularly oppressive at this moment.
Shura, who was unconscious to the side, seemed to sense the aura of death, and his fur stood on end, waking up instantly.
Hakari Kinji, who had finally caught a 『Rat』, also sensed that majestic cursed energy at this moment.
The words 『Special Grade』 instantly appeared in his mind, and fearing that something might happen, he rushed over directly.
Yuuki, who was sitting on the ground meditating to recover his cursed energy, also opened his eyes and looked into the distance, sighing, "Rika came out, huh… it looks like Todo is going to be in trouble."
"What is this terrifying amount of cursed energy? A Special Grade!"
Kamo Noritoshi, who was chasing the rat, looked at Nishimiya Momo in the sky, and shouted, "Go see what's going on?"
"Got it!"
Nishimiya Momo glanced at the source of the cursed energy in the distance, and swallowed.
It was the first time he had seen such a huge amount of cursed energy, it felt even more powerful than the principal.
"Notify all Grade 1 and above sorcerers in the school to mobilize, to encircle and kill the Special Grade Cursed Vengeful Spirit, the host of Rika Orimoto, Okkotsu Yuta!"
In the principal's office, Yaga Masamichi, who was watching the screen, crushed the cane in his hand, and shouted at the teachers.
When everyone heard that it was a Special Grade cursed spirit, their expressions became serious and they left the principal's office directly.
Yaga Masamichi looked at Okkotsu Yuta on the screen and said, "Rules are rules, not killing him poses too much of a threat to future society."
"Oh dear, this is going to be difficult to deal with, that old man is probably going to get rid of Yuta, right?"
Gojo Satoru retracted his legs from the table, and moved the tied-up Iori Utahime to his seat, saying, "I'm going out for a bit, sit here and don't move, I'll be right back."
"Do you know what you're doing? What's the point of saving him once, the higher-ups want to hunt him down, you can't protect him forever."
Faced with Iori Utahime's question, Gojo Satoru replied with a smile, "If those old geezers really dare to do anything, I'll make their heads switch places to live. He's my student, dealing with him is my problem."
After saying that, Gojo Satoru opened the window and flew out directly.
Inside the maze.
Todo Aoi looked at this majestic cursed energy, and felt the pressure increase at this moment.
He also complained inwardly why he didn't look at their profiles, this was no longer on the same level as him.
"Thank you, Rika, I'll defeat him."
Okkotsu Yuta walked towards Todo Aoi with his long sword in hand. With the pressure of the cursed energy, the space became silent, and the sound of footsteps echoed in the dead end.
Oppressive, oppressive, oppressive!
It felt like the sky had become gloomy at this moment. Todo Aoi looked at Okkotsu Yuta, who was approaching, and his heart was pounding.
He didn't know if it was fear or excitement, the strong enemy he had longed for had appeared!
To the point where he couldn't help but laugh wildly, "Hahaha, you fit my taste very well, Okkotsu Yuta! From today onwards, you are my rival!"
After saying that, Todo Aoi clapped his hands, and instantly switched positions with Shura, who was trembling with fear next to him, and threw a punch!
Okkotsu Yuta didn't look back, but the scattered cursed energy had already sensed the punch that Todo Aoi had thrown.
Like a cunning rabbit, he instantly lowered his body, turned around, and unleashed a slash.
He was so fast that he had already unleashed the sword, but still had an afterimage of him standing in place.
"So fast!"
Todo Aoi was shocked inwardly, but still relied on his extremely strong reactions to dodge this slash.
Touching his waist, where his clothes had been cut open, he began to pant excitedly.
He had almost… almost been cut in half.
He hadn't experienced this feeling in a long time, it seemed. That feeling of fear mixed with excitement, ah… it felt so good!
"Next…"
Just as Todo had come back to his senses and was about to counterattack, he saw Okkotsu Yuta wielding his sword and slashing at him at this moment.
Rika Orimoto, who was to the side, laughed wildly, "Kill… kill him! Yuta!"
Hearing the word "kill," Okkotsu Yuta instantly realized that he seemed to have been carried away by this strong curse, and immediately retracted the sword he had swung, and flashed past Todo Aoi.
He said to Rika Orimoto, "We can't kill people, what we have to do is defeat him."
"We can't kill…?"
"We can't!"
"Okay…, Yuta, don't be angry."
"No, I'm not angry." Okkotsu Yuta shook his head and said, "With you here, how could I be angry, let's defeat him together."
As he said this, he gripped the sword in his hand tightly, and cursed energy covered the blade again.
Todo Aoi didn't dare to be careless anymore, he had just been distracted for a moment, less than 0.2 seconds.
He had almost been separated from his head, his speed was as fast as if he was a different person.
But… as expected of a worthy opponent. He was still able to maintain his reason in such a strong curse, he had thought he was going to die.
"Sorry, I lost my mind a little just now. Let's continue our second round of battle."
Faced with Okkotsu Yuta's apology, Todo Aoi repositioned himself in an attacking stance and said, "It's okay, I was careless. Let's start our second round, worthy opponent!"
After saying that, the cursed energy in Todo Aoi's body erupted violently. His eyes stared intently at Okkotsu Yuta in front of him, and after taking a deep breath, he stepped out with one foot.
The ground cracked, and the distance of ten meters was reached in an instant, he directly punched out at Okkotsu Yuta's chest.
"He's gotten faster!"
Okkotsu Yuta blocked subconsciously, but at the moment the fist touched, cursed energy burst out into black, as if space was distorted, and forcibly broke through the defense of his arms.
It directly slammed into his chest!
『Black Flash!』
Todo Aoi unleashed a punch, this move was his praise for a worthy opponent.
After all, even his best friend, he wouldn't dare to use this move, not because he was looking down on him, but because the destructive power was too great, and accidents could happen.
But he could definitely use it on him!
"Cough cough! Ah… that hurts."
Okkotsu Yuta, who had flown out dozens of meters, knelt on the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
That punch really hurt when it hit his body, if it wasn't for relying on this almost "infinite" cursed energy to strengthen his body, he might have been punched through.
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